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SAR COVERALL, T-SHIRT or JACKET worn on all call-outs. Compass with mirror and magnetic declination. Clear medium zip lock bag for area map. SAR identification tag. Multi- tool knife i.e. Leatherman or Gerber. Small notebook and pencil in zip lock bag. Small light weight personal flashlight. Trail snacks i.e. M&M peanuts, Trail mix, Jerky, Gum, Lifesavers etc. One liter of water. Whistle. Bic lighter and windproof matches. Pen flare with red and green flares.
OPERATIONAL CLOTHING ( WINTER ) Light weight underwear top and bottom Windproof/waterproof top and bottom Midweight socks. Insulated hiking boots/winter boots. Mittens or gloves with waterproof shell or lightweights for technical tasks. Warm toque. Waterproof gaiters.
STUFF SACK clothing change Change of socks Change of headgear either lighter or heavier depends on what you are wearing. Change of gloves or mitts. STUFF SACK sleeping Waterproof overhead protection i.e. Tarp, tent fly, etc. Space blanket MISCELLANEOUSTwo liters of water in light wide mouth bottle or thermos. Large lightweight flashlight. Sunglasses. Spare batteries. Small roll of toilet paper inside plastic bag. Small personal first aid kit for personal use. Garbage bag Two six (6) foot webbing straps with adjustable straps. Duct tape. Candle.
FOOD 24 hrs. minimum suggested. High protein/carbohydrate fat bars i.e. Cliff bars, Power bars, Energy bars. Dried fruit. Trail mix.
PACK exterior 7 mm Rope and screw gate carabineer. Walking and or tracking stick.
DUFFLE BAG remains in your vehicle as it contains specific mission equipment. Summer sleeping bag. Winter boots Spare batteries. Spare food. Stove ? Container to melt snow in etc. Insulated booties ?
PERSONAL FIRST AID KITHeavy latex gloves Band-aids Chapstick Heavy gauze padding to stop bleeding Aspirin or Tylenol Polysporin cream Moleskin Muscle relaxant Steri- strips different sizes
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