Conterra chest harness

There are many ways to manage ground team equipment.  Some searchers like vests, others like backpacks. The tools that these teams use depend upon their capabilities, and how they are used.  Today we are going to look at a different equipment carrier. 

The Conterra Company makes a chest rig that I have used for a number of years.  This chest rig fits comfortably, and allows easy maneuverability in a command post, on a vehicle, and in the field. 

The chest rig allows a searcher to quickly throw on a back pack with out interference, and allows you enough storage that you can keep your essential equipment with you at all times. 

The best benefit to a chest rig is the positioning of your radio.  Most responders end up clipping their hand held radio to a belt, or strap that hangs at your waist.  This is not the best position for accessing your communications device.  The chest rig will allow this radio it to be close at hand, and easily accessible. 

There are many different makes and models of chest rig, but This is the one I wear. 

Guest Post John Halbrook  

I thought I would take a moment to follow up and show you my chest harness after a day in the field.  You can see how the radio fits, and how I attach a simple clip knife to the rig