SAR Gear
Back Pack Checklist
Any good daypack will do however, we recommend a Camelback, Platypus, or equivalent type pack which has an internal water bladder. Any color will do.
ESSENTIALS:
| 1. | Water Proof Matches |
| 2. | Knife or Multi-Tool |
| 3. | Area Topo Map |
| 4. | Compass or GPS Unit w/ extra batteries |
| 5. | Sun Glasses |
| 6. | Whistle |
| 7. | Binoculars |
| 8. | Water Proof Flashlight /w extra batteries |
| 9. | First Aid Kit (compact) |
| 10. | Extra Food (Trail Mix, energy bar, etc.) |
| 11. | Extra Clothing (Jacket, Thermal Underwear, etc.) |
| 12. | Toilet Paper |
| 13. | Watch (Or GPS, Cellphone, etc.) |
ALWAYS TAKE ON SEARCH:
| 1. | Boots |
| 2. | Walking Stick |
| 3. | Orange SAR Shirt, T-Shirt, or Jacket |
| 4. | ID Card & Name Tag |
| 5. | Liquids to Drink (Preferably water) |
| 6. | Pen or Pencil |
| 7. | Small Note Pad |
| 8. | Surveyors Tape (any color) |
| 9. | Light Sticks |
| 10. | Ten essentials mentioned above |
