Gear List
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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
- Standard clothing:
- Wool or polypro socks appropriate for footwear
- Wind / waterproof pants
- Wool or cold-weather pants
- Long underwear, tops and bottoms, no cotton
- Fleece, wool or other mid-layer, no cotton
- No matter what you wear, follow the principles of a three-layer system - no cotton!
- Sturdy, waterproofed hiking boots
- Gaiters - waterproof, mid-calf or taller, large enough to cover hiking boots
- Sunglasses or goggles (helo-operations)
- Watch with ability to measure seconds
- Small wallet with ID and cash
- Extra set of car keys (if you drive)
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In or On Your Pack
- Pack - minimum 2,000 cubic inches, larger for winter (3,500 to 5,000 cubic inches)
- Extra clothing (for you or for subject), extra layers for cold/wind (middle layer)
- head cover (heat, sun and cold)
- water repellent gloves/mittens and liners
- extra socks
- poncho or waterproof jacket with hood (outer layer)
- Ditty bags for small items, inside and attaching to outside of pack
- Food and snacks for 24 hours
- Water (2 qts/ltrs minimum, more for hot weather)
- Water purification system (iodine tablets or filter)
- Foam pad & ground cloth
- Sleeping bag (one per team)
- Space blanket or bivy bag (e.g. Adventure Medical Kits Thermo Lite Bivvy [1] (http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com) )
- Multi-blade knife and/or Leatherman-type multi-tool
- Helmet
- Bandanna
- Climbing harness, two (2) locking carabiners, prusicks
- Fire starter (waterproof matches, lighter - consider keeping a lighter in every jacket you own, plus with your stove)
- Compass with 5 degree accuracy
- Whistle
- Signal mirror (glass preferred, or best plastic with high reflective properties)
- Headlamp and extra batteries and bulbs
- clear safety glasses / extra eyeglasses or contacts if you cannot function without them
- Personal first aid kit, reflecting your level of medical training and personal needs - personal drugs (allergy, aspirin, anti-acid, etc.) - see recommended first aid kit list
- Surgical gloves, 2 pair (personal protection from body fluids of subject)
- Cable ties/zip ties
- Stove, fuel, cook pots (one per team)
- Thermos filled with hot liquid
- TP or Kleenex, toiletries, contact lens care, etc.
- sewing kit
- chemical hot and/or cold pack - hand warmers
- earplugs
- Pencil or pen and waterproof paper (e.g. Rite In The Rain [2] (http://www.riteintherain.com) )
- Leather gloves
- 20' of tubular webbing
- 50' of 8 or 9mm cord
- Extra shoelace, heavy string or utility cord
- Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent
- Duct tape and repair kit
- Trail marking tape (brightly colored)
- Large heavy duty trash bags (2)
- Maps in large zip-lock bag
- Camera
- Bow saw or other packable saw
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Optional, not required
- GPS with spare batteries
- Handheld radio (155.160 MHz) with spare battery pack and high-gain antenna
- Snowshoes
- Ski poles / Trekking poles
- Avalanche Beacon / Snow Shovel / Avalanche Probe
- Shelter
- Snow study kit
