SAR BACKCOUNTRY

SIZING         SINGLE SIZE

Head Circumference (cm)   53–63 

Head Circumference (in)           20 7/8–24 3/4 

Hat Size (USA)           6 5/8–7 7/8 

WEIGHT

SAR Backcountry™ (No Rails): 0.63 kg (1.39 lbs) 

SAR Tactical™ (With Rails): 0.72 kg (1.59 lbs) 

SAR TACTICAL

The Team Wendy® SAR is the first purpose-built search and rescue helmet to provide tactical accessory mounting capabilities while meeting key industrial and mountaineering performance standards. The SAR is available in two variations: SAR Backcountry™ and SAR Tactical™. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 

BS EN 12492:2012 (Mountaineering)

BS EN 1385:2012 (Whitewater) 

ACH Blunt Impact (AR/PD10-02, 16Dec’13) 

Off-Crown Shock Absorption (BS EN 14052:2012) 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS / MIL-STD-8 10G METHODS

 501.5P1 High Temperature ●510.5PII Blowing Sand/Dust 

502.5P1 Low Temperature ●514.6 Loose Cargo Vibration 

507.5 Humidity ●500.5PI Low Pressure (Alt)

509.5 Salt Fog 

SHELL ASSEMBLY 

High-cut shell with unique geometry for optimal fit 

SAR Backcountry™: Glass-reinforced polycarbonate shroud for mounting cameras and lights 

SAR Tactical™: Integrated machined aluminum (6061) shroud insert with type III hard anodizing compatible with all standard issue NVG mounts 

MATERIALS 

Shell: Lexan polycarbonate copolymer 

Side Rails and Vent Covers: Glass-reinforced polycarbonate 

Hardware: Stainless steel with MIL-DTL-13924D black oxide coating 

LINER SYSTEM 

High performance-impact liner with two sets of comfort pads (thin and thick) for optimized fit 

Meets shock absorption requirements of BS EN 12492:2012 and BS EN 1385:2012 

Meets multi-hit ACH Blunt Impact requirement per AR/PD10-02, 16Dec’13 (Note: Liner material is frangible. Replace helmet after any significant impact.) 

MATERIALS 

Impact Liner: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) 

Comfort Pads: Proprietary Zorbium® viscoelastic foam with water-resistant film and antimicrobial wicking fabric covering 

RETENTION SYSTEM 

Integrated BOA® Fit System for optimized stability and fit with one-handed quick release 

SAR Backcountry™: Sport-style retention system with Fidlock® magnetic buckle 

SAR Tactical™: MIL-DTL-32067 leather chin cup and Cam Lock sliders for one-handed adjustment and secure fit 

MATERIALS 

BOA® Fit System with micro-adjustable dial, coated stainless steel cable and low friction guides 

5/8” nylon webbing 

Acetal buckles and cams 

Antimicrobial wicking headband sleeves 

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES 

EXFIL® PELTOR™ QUICK RELEASE ADAPTERS 

Provides direct rail mount of all Peltor™ ComTac™ systems 

EXFIL® PICATINNY QUICK RELEASE RAIL ADAPTERS 

Tool-free accessory attachment, includes two 5-slot Picatinny rails 

SAR SOLAS REFLECTIVE KIT 

3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material is SOLAS / USCG approved 

SHROUD HEADLAMP ADAPTER 

Allows standard headlamps with elastic straps that pass behind the headlamp to attach to a helmet with a shroud 


Full list of compatible accessories available on TeamWendy.com