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EQUIPMENT

 

Search & Rescue 24-Hours Pack (2 or 3 Day Use)

The following list describes the set of equipment required for a mutual aid search [when traveling out of county assisting other units - this pack meets SARTECH II standards]. This pack is known as a 24-hour pack. Your Ready Pack may be brought to mutual aid searches; having this pack allows you additional equipment given unforeseen circumstances.

Equipment should be modularized and contained within the Type II Pack PLUS the ability to strap on additional items as needed.
First Aid Module
4 - Antacid tablets 4 - Acetaminophen or aspirin tablets
2 - Antiseptic cleansing pads 1 - Splinter forceps, tweezers
1 - Antiseptic ointment 1 - Towelette, clean
6 - Band aid, various sizes 1 - Roller gauze Bandage
2pr - Latex gloves 2 - Safety pins, large
2 - Cotton swabs, non sterile 1 - Insect repellant
1 - Duct tape, 5 - 10 ft. 1 - Lip balm, with sunscreen
1 - Plastic bag, zip lock, qt. size 1 - Sunscreen lotion Moleskin
   

Searcher Module
1 - Flashlight 1 - Roll flagging tape, plus marker pen
1 - Add'l set of flashlight batteries 1 - Compass, orienteering
1 - Extra Flashlight 1 - Cap or headgear
1 - Add'l set of extra flashlight batteries 1 - Mirror
1 - Footwear, suitable for climate 2 - Quarters for a phone call
1 - Set of gaiters 1 pr - Leather gloves or brush gloves
1 - Whistle 1 - Pad and pencil, extra pen
1 - Tracking stick 1 - Bandana
1 - Measuring device,18" minimum 1 pr - Goggles or eyewear
20 ft 1" tube webbing for harness 1 - Woven steel wire, 5 - 10 ft
SAR Identification 1 - Watch
2 - Liters water 2 - Carabineers, locking
2 - Prussic slings for 9 to 11 mm rope 3 - Power bars, snacks

Survival Module
1 - Space type blanket 1 - Knife, multipurpose folding
4 - Zip locked bags of various sizes 1 - Razor blade, single edge safety type
8 - Matches in a waterproof container 50 ft. nylon twine
1 - Candle, long burning 1 - Metal cup
Rainwear, durable 1 - Shelter material 8x10 plastic
2 - Leaf-sized trash bags 1 - Scissors, multipurpose
Extra socks 6 - Tissue paper or baby wipes
8 - Wire ties, self locking 1 - Emergency meal

Extended Stay Module
4 - Straps for attaching sleeping bag/roll 1 - Sleeping bag (bed roll optional)
Clothing (suitable for climate) Extra clothing (suitable for climate)
1 - Clothes bag, waterproof 4 - Extra water
4 liters Emergency meals (3 days), & mess kit 4 - Power Bars
1 - Tent (optional) Backpacking stove & fuel (optional)


24 Hour Pack in Word Format

 

 



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