My PIAA 520s only came with the rock guards. I went to Pep Boys and purchased a pair of soft KC Light covers that fit perfectly. You can see them by clicking on the link in my sig below.
A buddy of mine on my SAR team did it back in 2005 at 60 yo. Here's a link to his Trail Journal:
http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=2625
He has a listing of gear and whatnot for review. He's doing the AT again in 2009 from the opposite direction.
Some Mass SAR teams to consider:
Central Massachusetts Search and Rescue Team
Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue
Worcester County Search and Rescue
Massachusetts Emergency Service Unit
You already mentioned the state police --
Mass State Police Civilian Search and Rescue
. . . and you may want to look for 3rd Gens up to 2000 (I believe that was the last year it was offered) which had the rear E-Locker as an option too. I wish my '01 had one.
Oct. Starting Weight (optional for the ladies :) ): 216 lbs. at 6'0"
Goal for the month: I'll be happy if I lose 5 lbs.
Overall goal: get weight down to 185 lbs (-30 lbs)
Day of weigh-in and progress report: Sept. 30
Plan of Attack, Diet: Eat in moderation and reduce my sugar intake...
I recently assembled a new vest built around a HSGI Woosatch. I've only been using it this training cycle so there are things I still need to work on. Sorry for the pics not being quite centered or clear, I took them on the move on Saturday during our Search Skills field exercise.
Map Pouch -...
Here in the States, if a SAR team isn't affiliated with a law enforcement organization or fire/rescue department, we usually don't have dedicated SAR vehicles. I've seen some non-affiliated teams with SAR trucks, but not many. We're usually 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations which require a...
License Plates Honor Search and Rescue Volunteers
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing a new license plate Sept. 15 recognizing search and rescue volunteers. The license plate will have the words “Search and Rescue,” and a picture of a search and rescue member rappelling with a...
Not the best photo, it was too damn cold out to worry about it. This is a shelter we built during winter survival training. The fire is alot smaller then it looks, although it did a descent job providing some heat, but it did a much better job psychologically.
With a short break over the summer, we're gearing up to begin our Fall Training Cycle. Between our weekend support missions with the National Park Service and The North Face Endurace Challenge, the next few months are going to be busy.
Fortunately my wife and work are very supportive, my...
Field Team Leader
Assistant Group Training Officer
Development Coordinator (aka fundraiser and grant writer)
Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group
SMRG is also a member group of the Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference.
We have agreements with federal, state and local agencies to provide...
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