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24 Hour Pack List
Items marked with a * are required for the
Personal First Aid Kit
___ *1- Container or bag suitable for kit. (commercial kits are OK).
___ *4- OTC pain reliever tablets. (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, etc.).
___ *4- Antacid Tablets. (Tums, Rolaids, Pepsid, etc.).
___ *2- Antiseptic cleansing pads. (Betadine, Castile soap, etc.).
___ *1- Antiseptic ointment. (Neosporin Triple Antibiotic, Bactroban, etc.).
___ *6- Bandaids, various sizes. (Small, medium, large).
___ *2- Cotton Swabs, non-sterile. (Q-tips).
___ *1- Moleskin sheet. (at least 4" x 6").
___ *2- Towelette,clean. (restaurant type).
___ 2- Pair Latex or Nitrile exam gloves.
___ *1- Razor blade, single edge
___ *1- Roller bandage, at least 3" wide. (Kling, Kerlix, etc.).
___ 4- 4" x 4" gauze pads, sterile.
___ 1- Roll medical tape, at least 1 inch wide.
___ *2- Safety pins, large
___ *1- Scissors, multi-purpose.
___ *1- Splinter forceps or tweezers.
___ *1- Space blanket. (small disposable OK but prefer durable one).
Personal Survival Kit
___ 1- Container or bag suitable for kit. (commercial kits OK).
___ *1- Candle, long burning. (pink lady or plumbers candle)
___ *1- Duct tape, 5 to 10 feet. (wrap around a pencil or water bottle).
___ *1- Insect repellent.
___ *1- Lip Balm with sunscreen.
___ *2- Quarters for phone call. (even if you have a cellphone).
___ *1- Mirror, small for signaling.
___ *8- Matches in a waterproof container. ("Strike Anywhere" matches).
___ 2- Means of starting fire. (Other than the matches).
___ *1- Nylon twine or small rope, 50 feet. (550 cord or 3-4 mm accessory cord).
___ *1- Shelter material, 8 x 10. (homemade or nylon tarp).
___ *4- Leaf bags, large.
___ *1- Sunscreen lotion.
___ 1- Method of purifying water. (small pump or chemical type purifiers).
___ *1- Whistle, loud
___ *1- Metal cup or pot. (at least 1 pint size).
Personal SAR Equipment
___ *4- plastic bags, various sizes, ziplock style.
___ *3- Bandannas
___ *1- Carabiner, locking, aluminum, D-shaped. (no auto-lockers).
___ *1- Carabiner, locking, aluminum, Pear shaped. (no auto-lockers).
___ *1- Clothing bag, waterproof.
___ *1- Clothing, adequate for climate. (this is what you are wearing).
___ *1- Clothing, complete extra set, adequate for climate. **see below
___ *1- Compass, orienteering style.
___ 1- Compass, spare, small.
___ *2- Rolls of flagging tape, plastic.
___ *3- Flashlights, extra batteries and bulbs for all three. (Headlamp, Handheld
bright light, Small AA).
___ *1- Footwear, boots, sturdy, waterproof. (spend the $$ because this is your
transportation).
___ 1- Footwear, extra. (secure sport sandals or running shoes).
___ *1- Gloves, all leather.
___ *1- Safety glasses or goggles, clear lenses.
___ *1- Knife, multipurpose. (Gerber, Leatherman, etc.)
___ 2- Meals, complete, non-perishable. (MRE or similar type).
___ *1- Measuring device, 18 inch minimum.
___ 2- Chemical light sticks.
___ 1- Orange vest with reflective stripes.
___ *1- Pack, 1800 cubic inch minimum. (recommend 2000 to 2800 cubic inch with
padded shoulder and hip belt).
___ *1- Rainwear, durable. (Recommend Gore-tex type material. Spend the $$. It is
worth it). **see below.
___ *1- Pad and writing utensil.
___ *2- Prussik cords, 6- 8 mm, 6 ft. (suggest 6 -7 mm, 7 ft long).
___ *1- SAR personal ID card.
___ *1- Socks, extra. (more is better).
___ 1- Tally beads or counter.
___ *1- Roll toilet paper. (amount depends on you).
___ *1- Tracking stick, 42 inches long.
___ 1- UTM grid reader.
___ *1- Watch.
___ *8- Wire ties, plastic. (also called zip ties)
___ *2- Water containers, 1 quart size each. (if you use a water bladder, you must
have a back-up bottle).
___ *1- Tubular webbing, 1 inch width, length suitable for tying an
improvised harness.
___ *1- Wire, 5 to 10 feet, woven steel. (suggest .032 safety wire)
* *A Gore-tex style rain suit may be combined with a set of thermal underwear like
Capilene to count as the extra set of clothing.
Optional Personal Equipment
___ 4- Antihistamine tablets, 25 mg Benadryl.
___ 4- Anti-diarrheal tablets, Imodium AD
___ 1- Foam pad, small for sitting and splinting.
___ 1- Gaiters, tall.
___ 1- Rain cover for pack.
___ 1- Rain cover for pack.
___ 6 to 8 tent stakes for shelter.
___ 1- Stove. (small heat tab or backpacking type).
___ 1- Sunglasses.
___ 1- Trail snacks.
___ 1- Extra water container.
___ 1- Personal GPS receiver.
___ 1- Waterproof map case.
___ 1- Camera
Additional Items and Quantities
Required for SARTECH I Pack.
___ 10- OTC Pain Reliever Tablets (6 more)
___ 10- Antacid tablets. (6 more)
___ 10- Antihistamine tablets, 25 mg Benadryl.
___ 6- Antiseptic cleansing pads. (4 more)
___ 4- Roller Bandage, 2 to 3 inch wide. (3 more).
___ 16- Matches. (8 more).
___ 2- ICS 214 forms.
___ 1- Safety rope, 75 feet, ( NFPA one rescuer lifeline).
ESAR Uniform Standard
___ 1- Pair black BDU pants.
___ 1- ESAR t-shirt. (orange for searches).
___ 1- ESAR Orange uniform shirt with all patches sewn on.
___ 1- Black belt.
___ 1- Pair sturdy boots. (waterproof and durable).
___ 1- Orange or Red Helmet with SAR stickers. (must be team approved type).
___ *1- ESAR hat. (only hat to be worn with the uniform).
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