Team Wendy SAR Backcountry Helmet Features and Benefits — SAR Backcountry Features

Team Wendy SAR Backcountry Helmet Protection Standards — SAR Backcountry Performance

Team Wendy SAR Backcountry Helmet Colors including Black Blue Green Red Orange White and Yellow — SAR Backcountry Colors

Team Wendy Accessories for the SAR Backcountry Helmet including Adapters, padding, visors and more — SAR Backcountry Accessories

SAR BACKCOUNTRY COASTGUARD ORANGE RIGHT ANGLE

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SAR BACKCOUNTRY Helmet in COAST GUARD ORANGE RIGHT SIDE

SAR BACKCOUNTRY COAST GUARD ORANGE FRONT

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Team Wendy® SAR Backcountry™

Built to go Farther

The Team Wendy® SAR is the first purpose-built search and rescue helmet to provide accessory mounting capabilities while meeting key industrial and mountaineering performance standards.

Meets all impact protection requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 standard for mountaineering helmets, and impact protection requirements of BS EN 1385:2012 standard for whitewater helmets.

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Meets ACH Blunt Impact Protection requirements (per AR/PD 10-02 Rev A)
First purpose-built search and rescue helmet to provide accessory mounting capabilities while meeting key performance standards
Features a glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud designed to handle cameras and lights
Includes a sport-style under the chin retention system with a Fidlock® magnetic buckle for easy one-handed operation
BOA® Fit System dials in precise fit adjustment while providing single-handed quick release
5-Slot Magpul® MOE® picatinny rails with mounting hardware and two (2) vent covers are included with helmet

Product Features

Team Wendy® SAR Backcountry™

Accessory mounting
SAR Accessory Mounting System
Compatible with various EXFIL® accessories

Includes two Magpul® MOE® Picatinny-style rails and mounting hardware
Retention system
Sport-Style Retention System
Includes a Fidlock® magnetic buckle for easy one-handed operation
Liner
ZORBIUM® Foam Comfort Liner
Expanded Polystyrene Impact Liner featuring ZORBIUM® Foam Comfort Pads in two thicknesses
Shroud
Shroud
Glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud for mounting lights and action cameras

Product Performance

Team Wendy® SAR Backcountry™

Mountaineering Protection

Independently tested to meet all impact protection requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 for Mountaineering Helmets

Whitewater Protection

Independently tested to meet all impact protection requirements of BS EN 1385:2012 standard for whitewater helmets.

Industrial Protection

Meets additional off-crown impact requirements of BS EN 14052:2012 European standard for high performance industrial helmets

Blunt Impact Protection

Independently tested to meet all impact protection requirements of US ACH GEN II AR/PD 14-01 for combat helmets

NOTE: EN 14052 requires a low-strength chinstrap, the EXFIL® SAR is not fully certified to BS EN 14052:2012 in order to meet more rigorous chinstrap requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 and reduce the risk of losing the helmet during a fall.

Size & Weight

Team Wendy® SAR Backcountry™

Size

Size	Single Size
Head Circumference (in):	20 7/8 - 24 3/4
Head Circumference (cm):	53 - 63
Hat Size:	6 5/8 - 7 7/8

Weight

Size	Single Size
Complete System:	1.59 lbs (0.72 kg)

Complete system weight includes helmet shell, accessory rails, shroud, impact liner and retention system.

Product Comparison

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SAR Backcountry™
Shell Technology

Lexan Polycarbonate Copolymer Shell.

Weight

Without Accessory Rails: 1.39 lbs (0.63 kg). With Accessory Rails: 1.59 lbs (0.72 kg). Complete system weight includes helmet shell, shroud, (optional) accessory rails, impact liner and retention system.
Performance
Meets all impact protection requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 for Mountaineering Helmets

Meets all impact protection requirements of BS EN 1385:2012 standard for whitewater helmets.

Meets ACH Blunt Impact protection requirement per AR/PD10-02, 16 Dec'13.

Meets additional Off-Crown Shock Absorption of BS EN 14052:2012 (European standard for high performance industrial helmets)

NOTE: EN 14052 requires a low-strength chinstrap. The SAR Backcountry™ is not fully certified to BS EN 14052 because it meets the more rigorous chinstrap requirements of BS EN 12492 and to reduce the risk of losing the helmet during a fall.
Liner System

Expanded Polystyrene impact liner featuring ZORBIUM® Foam comfort pads in two thicknesses.

Retention System

Integrated BOA® Fit System and under the chin retention system featuring a Fidlock® magnetic buckle for one-handed release.

Shroud

Glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud for mounting cameras and lights.

Warranty

One year from date of delivery against any defect in materials or workmanship.
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SAR Tactical™
Shell Technology

Lexan Polycarbonate Copolymer Shell.

Weight

One Size: 1.59 lbs (0.72 kg). Complete system weight includes helmet shell, shroud, accessory rails, impact liner and retention system.
Performance
Meets impact protection requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 standard for mountaineering helmets

Meets impact protection requirements of BS EN 1385:2012 standard for whitewater helmets

Meets ACH Blunt Impact protection requirement per AR/PD10-02, 16Dec'13.

Meets additional Off-Crown Shock Absorption of BS EN 14052:2012 (European standard for high performance industrial helmets)

NOTE: EN 14052 requires a low-strength chinstrap. The SAR Backcountry™ is not fully certified to BS EN 14052 because it meets the more rigorous chinstrap requirements of BS EN 12492 and to reduce the risk of losing the helmet during a fall.
Liner System

Expanded polystyrene impact liner featuring ZORBIUM® foam comfort pads in two thicknesses.

Retention System

Integrated BOA® Fit System and under the chin retention system.

Shroud

Machined aluminum mounting plate for NVG mounts.

Warranty

One year from date of delivery against any defect in materials or workmanship.
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ADVENTURER™
Shell Technology

Lexan Polycarbonate Copolymer Shell.

Weight

1.39 lbs (0.63 kg).
Performance
Meets impact protection requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 standard for mountaineering helmets

Meets impact protection requirements of BS EN 1385:2012 standard for whitewater helmets Meets ACH Blunt Impact requirement per AR/PD10-02, 16Dec'13.

Meets additional Off-Crown Shock Absorption of BS EN 14052:2012 (European standard for high performance industrial helmets)

NOTE: EN 14052 requires a low-strength chinstrap. The SAR Backcountry™ is not fully certified to BS EN 14052 because it meets the more rigorous chinstrap requirements of BS EN 12492 and to reduce the risk of losing the helmet during a fall.
Liner System

Expanded Polystyrene impact liner featuring ZORBIUM® Foam comfort pads in two thicknesses.

Retention System

Integrated BOA^® Fit System and under the chin retention system featuring a Fidlock^® magnetic buckle for one-handed release.

Shroud

Glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud.

Warranty

One year from date of delivery against any defect in materials or workmanship.