Members Equipment List
The following equipment list is commonly compiled to form what is referred to as a "24 Hour Ready Pack". Some items may be carried on a belt, in pockets or strapped to the person. This is the minimum equipment recommended to be carried on all missions.
Recommendation: Acquire and store most items from the list in a duffle bag for rapid deployment. Field items can be chosen from the duffle bag and carried in your fanny pack or back pack.
1. Compass (Non - Military)
2. Wind/Waterproof Jacket with hood. (Red preferred)
3. Helmet with chinstrap
4. 1 Knife
5. 1 Rain gear.
6. 2 spare T-Shirts
7. 2 spare underwear
8. 2 spare outerwear. (Polyester Fleece or Wool preferred)
9. 2 pair Thermal Underwear. (Polypropylene preferred)
10. 2 pair wool socks
11. Personal First Aid/Survival Kit. ----------------------1 Ziploc (qt. size) plastic bag for kit, 2 pair Latex examination gloves, 4 aspirin, 4 antacid tablets, 2 antiseptic wipes, 1 antiseptic ointment, 6 band aids various sizes, 2 cotton swaps, 1 moleskin, 1 roller gauze, 2 safety pins, 1 tweezers, 2 towelettes, 1 space blanket, 25mg Benadryl Tablets, 1 single edge razor blade, 1 long burning candle, 4 quarters, 1 lip balm, 1 EMT shears, 5-10 duct tape, 1 wire 5-10 long, 3 heavy duty construction bags, 1 shelter material or 8 x 10 tarp
12. 1 pair Leather Hiking Boots
13. 1 pair Safety Boots. (Steel Toe)
14. Weatherproof matches or fire starter
15. Whistle
16. 1 Water Purification Tablets
17. Headlamp or Flashlight (Spare batteries & bulb).
18. Second Light Source (Spare batteries & bulb).
19. Personal prescription medications.
20. 1 Metal Cup, Canteen Cup or Collapsible Cup
21. Toiletries Kit: Soap, shampoo, wash cloth, towel, toothpaste, tooth brush, deodorant, razors, toilet paper, etc.
22. Sunscreen
23. Insect repellent
24. Sunglasses
25. Signal Mirror
26. Sleeping bag
27. 2 pair leatherwork Gloves
28. Drivers license & SAR Personnel ID Tags
29. Canteen or Water Bottle. (2 liters minimum)
30. Food for 48 Hours. (2 Freeze Dried Meals, 2 MRE's, etc.)
31. 2 Rolls Surveyor/Flagging Tape. (1 - Red, 1 - Orange).
32. Pocket Notebook and Pencil
33. Blaze Orange Outer Vest
34. 1 Baseball type cap
35. 1 Tracking Stick 42 long
36. Safety Glasses or Goggles with side protection
37. 1 Watch
38. 50' Nylon Cord
39. 2 pair Hearing Protection
40. 1 Measuring Device 18 minimum
41. 1 20 Tubular Webbing
42. 2 Prussic Cords (6 length)
43. 2 Locking Carabineers
44. 4 Zip Lock Bags various sizes.
This equipment list meets or exceeds the DCNR FTM/FTL and NASAR SARTECH II requirements.
NOTE: Personal equipment is inspected annually!