Gear Links
Where experienced individuals recommend finding gear,
for both K-9s and Handlers
Companies are listed in no particular order
Prices and availability based on Feb 2008 quick search
The following companies are not officially endorsed by ARDA®
Bridgeport Equipment
The spectrum of SAR K-9 needs - order the catalog for more options.Items of interest: Leads (leather $25 - $39), Pinch collars ($7.35 - $15.50), Tugs: (leather, jute, suede, flax $13.95 - $28), ARDA® Shirts! ($14.50), ARDA® stickers! ($3.00), SAR sling ($87 - $95), SAR vest ($42-45)
Ray Allen: Professional K-9 Equipment
Patrol Harness, leads, fans - nearly 60 years in business!Items of interest: Bright Orange Patrol Harness ($69.95), Search / Rescue reflective strips ($10.95), Harness Strobe Carrier ($15.95), Harness Strobe Kit ($12.95), Leads (leather $25 - $39) & Kennel Accessories - Kennel fans ($17 - $60)
Wiredog
Vests, harnesses, badges, and custom solutions. Authorized Distributor for Ruff, Ruff and Meow, Pretty-Smith, Cain and Able, Diva-Dog
Items of interest: 21-LED Aluminum flashlight ($14.50), Custom SAR K-9 ID Badge ($23.50), bright ORANGE gaiters! ($19) & all sorts of practical patches!
Hallmark K9
Authorized Distributor for Gappay, Frabo, Tri-Tronics and CPN NutritionItems of interest:Gappay Leather Tug ($13 - $18), Jute Tugs ($13 - $16)& Gappay/Frabo Balls ($7 - $10)
Battery Junction
L.E.D. - lasts longer than standard bulb lights.Items of interest: Nite Ize brand - Illuminated Dog Collar ($21 - $14), Clip-on Marker Band ($16 - $11), LED wand (waterproof & floats) & extra batteries
Rock-n-Rescue
Bright orange helmets & climbing gear.Items of interest: Kiwi USAR Helmet ($272), SAR Helmet sticker ($15) & Personal Escape kits.
SAR Shop
SAR patches, Reflective collars, scent tubes, vests, Hi-Flow Graphics.Items of interest: Kiwi USAR Helmet ($272), SAR Helmet sticker ($15) & Personal Escape kits & Gaiters ($20 - $70).
SAR Camp
Affordable Gear Packs, crate fans, the basics...Items of interest: Ripstop BDUs ($25) & SAR Gear Pack ($122)
Email Donetta - private leather smith in Colorado
Custom leather tugsItems of interest: Leather tugs - small, large, long, short, wide, narrow, hard, soft, handles etc. All different types of leather from puppy-soft to shark-tuff. She also has a laser machine that can burn text into the leather.
Search Gear
Dog Vests, bells, etc...Items of interest: K-9 First Aid Kit ($46), K-9 lift harness ($90) & Brass Dog Bell ($12.49)
OTL Tactical
TDUs/BDUs and 5.11 gear.Items of interest: Tactical BDUs (TDUs) with reinforced pockets, velcro pockets, zipper-fly and kneepad inserts ($40) & 5.11 reflective yellow weatherproof jackets
Rescue Northwest
Mesh dog vest, K9 Rappel HarnessItems of interest: K-9 mesh rescue harness ($66.50) & K-9 Rappel harness ($98)