Gear List

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1.1 On You At All Times
1.2 Additions In Your Pack for Winter Season
1.3 Would be great to have but not mandatory

Recommended Gear List

If you don't have all these items, don't fret. This list is compiled from many sources, and may be used as a checklist. When packing gear for a specific mission or training, consider the following: weather, location/altitude, time of day/night, type of mission (ground pound, tech rescue, trail evac, necessary speed, etc.), your own specific needs (meds, caloric requirements, hygiene). Pack accordingly!

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On You At All Times

Pack – minimum 2,000 cubic inches, larger for winter (2,500 to 3,000 cubic inches)
Standard clothing:
- Wool or polypro socks appropriate for footwear (light liner socks prevent blisters)
- Waterproof/Breathable Jacket and pants
- Long underwear, tops and bottoms, no cotton
- Fleece, wool or other mid-layer, no cotton
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots
- Gaiters – waterproof, mid-calf or taller, large enough to cover hiking boots
Extra clothing (for you or for patient):
- Head cover (heat, sun and cold)
- water repellent gloves/mittens and liners
- extra socks
- extra layers for cold/wind (non-cotton long underwear, wool sweater)
Food and snacks for 24 hours
Water (2 qts/ltrs minimum, more for hot weather)
Water purification system (iodine or filter)
Fire starter (waterproof matches, lighter – consider keeping a lighter in every jacket you own, plus with your stove
Sleeping bag, pad and ground cloth
Space blanket
Helmet
Headlamp and extra batteries and bulbs
Climbing harness, two (2) locking carabiners, prusicks
Leather gloves for carry-out missions
Sunglasses or goggles (heli-operations)
Extra eyeglasses/contacts/sunglasses if you cannot function without them
Sunscreen / Lip-balm and insect repellant
Compass with 5 degree accuracy
Watch with second hand
Storm whistle
Multi-blade knife and/or Leatherman-type tool
Signal mirror (glass preferred, or best plastic with high reflective properties)
Pencil or pen and paper
Duct tape and repair kit
Trail tape
Large zip-lock bag for maps
Maps
Cable ties/zip ties, extra shoelace, heavy string or avalanche cord
10’ of tubular webbing
40’ of 7mm cord
Earplugs for helicopter rides
TP, Kleenex or wipes
Personal first aid kit, reflecting your level of medical training and personal needs
Personal drugs (allergy, aspirin, anti-acid, contact lens care, etc.)
Ditty bags for small items, inside and attaching to outside of pack
Extra set of car keys (if you drive)