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Alternative Avalanche Beacon Harness/Strap Option?
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12 years 2 months ago #211326
by kuharicm
Alternative Avalanche Beacon Harness/Strap Option? was created by kuharicm
Over the last decade, I have grown to hate my DTS avalanche beacon strap-to-body system. It really is annoying as it goes over the neck on one side and doesn't want to stay stable on my body...
I am thinking of some kind of an chest harness alternative?!?
Does anyone have any alternative ideas? Preferably something I could buy?
Thanks! Praise Ullr!
Matt
I am thinking of some kind of an chest harness alternative?!?
Does anyone have any alternative ideas? Preferably something I could buy?
Thanks! Praise Ullr!
Matt
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12 years 2 months ago #211329
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Replied by trees4me on topic Re: Alternative Avalanche Beacon Harness/Strap Option?
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12 years 2 months ago #211330
by Charlie Hagedorn
Replied by Charlie Hagedorn on topic Re: Alternative Avalanche Beacon Harness/Strap Option?
Some people girth hitch the leash to a burly belt loop and zip the beacon into a dedicated pants pocket. I've been trying that out this season; it's more comfortable and efficient than the chest harness. Unless I discover countervailing evidence, I'm probably going to continue to do so.
The only apparent downside is the loss of the utility of a good pocket.
The only apparent downside is the loss of the utility of a good pocket.
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12 years 2 months ago #211332
by davidG
Replied by davidG on topic Re: Alternative Avalanche Beacon Harness/Strap Option?
Do the ones with motion/heart monitoring (Mammut) care where they're mounted ?- not able to test this personally.. Am inclined to keep it plastered right between my nipples till I know otherwise. If you're good with your mark, you'll also be closer to my airway.
That said, I throw it in my pants pocket, too, maybe half the time, which does seem more comfy and quicker to launch - which is the other half of the point. And this way, you don't get caught up in that lift line / lunch counter poser shit on those sidecountry days..
That said, I throw it in my pants pocket, too, maybe half the time, which does seem more comfy and quicker to launch - which is the other half of the point. And this way, you don't get caught up in that lift line / lunch counter poser shit on those sidecountry days..
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12 years 2 months ago #211333
by JNK
Replied by JNK on topic Re: Alternative Avalanche Beacon Harness/Strap Option?
For sure on the front pocket. Eddie Bauer First Ascent and Outdoor Research make pockets in some of their pants for your beacon with a fob inside the pocket to connect the beacon to so you don't have to loop it on your belt. I like it since I keep my phone in my jacket's chest pocket and that leaves a lot of room between the two for any interference. It's also so much more comfortable snug in a pocket.
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