Personal Equipment Lists
All Members List: List 1, 1a, 1b, and 2 (basic load and available items)
4-Season List: Lists 1, 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 (extended missions, inclement weather, out of county) 4-Season Heavy: Lists 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and 4 (extended or extreme weather and altitude)
List 1: All Times, All Members: (Operate single mission 1-24 hrs)
Backpack for 30-50 # load (capable of carrying required and team equipment) | |
Whistle, plastic | |
Fire starting materials | |
Windproof, waterproof outer jacket shell | |
Helmet, UIAA certified | |
Eye protection, clear | |
Headlamp and a second light source | |
Boots, w/ solid ankle support, suitable for off-trail, steep terrain; suitable for anticipated weather | |
2 liters of water in two separate containers | |
Compass, magnetic, sightable, accurate w/i +/- 3deg (not battery operated) | |
Map of operating area | |
Small knife or multitool with knife blade | |
BSI gloves (3 pairs)** | |
2 writing implements (one must be a pencil) and paper or notepad | |
Individual medical kit (see list 1a for contents) | |
Leather rope gloves | |
2 Person rescue/space blanket, emergency bivy, or 2 large garbage bags | |
Timepiece w/ second display | |
Sunscreen | |
Signal mirror | |
50’ utility cordage (e.g. military parachute cord, Tripwire, 3mm PMI) | |
Chemical light stick, 6”, must be military grade (Peddler has military grade)** | |
Flagging ** | |
Mechanism or means to secure team gear to backpack | |
Ground/air emergency signal FOG** | |
Repair kit (heavy thread or dental floss/needle, 4 large safety pins, 10’ quality duct tape, 5’ steel safety wire, 3 6” plastic zip ties) | |
1 pair spare socks | |
Food/snacks with a minimum total of 1500 calories (appropriate mix of electrolytes, simple/complex carbs and protein) | |
Appropriate clothing for mission and following 12 hrs | |
EPCSO ID, driver’s license, lift ticket | |
Hearing protection, ear plugs | |
Rescue Harness (see list 1b for components) |
List 1a: Individual Medical Kit:
Band Aids** | Sam splint | ||
Emergency Trauma Dressing***– 4” elastic bandage, if no ETD | Safety pins | ||
Triangular bandage, 40” | Rescue Breathing shield*** | ||
4 – 4×4 gauze *** | Personal medication | ||
Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer | Blister protection | ||
Roller gauze*** | Tourniquet*** |
List 1b: Rescue Harness:
Harness, comfortable, 22 kN, UIAA approved | |
4 – Carabiners, Locking, 22 kN MBS | |
Descending device | |
Prusiks 5’, 6’ & 8’, 7mm perlon** | |
Litter tie-in – webbing slings, 12’ w/ prusik and large locking carabiner | |
20’tubular webbing 1”** | |
Athletic tape, 2” wide** |
List 2: Mission Dependent, Available at Staging or in Pack: (In addition to lists 1, 1a, and 1b)
Bag for below items, marked w/ rescue # | |
Rain gear (to protect torso & legs in torrential downpour) | |
Sunglasses or eye shade/hat | |
Additional clothing as may be needed for operational, seasonal, and weather needs | |
Hat | |
Traction Devices (boot mounted) | |
Gaiters | |
Water purification tablets or filter | |
Container (e.g. metal cup) to heat water | |
Food for 72 hours, 4500 total calories minimum (appropriate mix of electrolytes, simple/complex carbs and protein) | |
Stove with fuel (72 hrs) (only if food requires heated water or cooking) | |
1L of water | |
Insect Repellent | |
Spare batteries for all electronics if required | |
Uniform (blue or orange t-shirt, orange uniform shirt, etc) | |
Waterproof bags for clothing, equipment (commercial, garbage, ziplocs) |
List 3: 4-Season Lite, Available at Home or RB:
(In addition to lists 1, 1a, 1b, and 2)
Stove with fuel (72 hrs) | |
Sleeping bag, 30° F | |
Insulating pad | |
Cooking utensils | |
Shelter, tent or bivy sack | |
Extended/replacement appropriate clothing for SAR field work | |
Overnight kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hygiene items) | |
Towel |
List 4: 4-Season Heavy, High Altitude, Available at Home or RB: (In addition to lists 1, 1a, 1b, 2, and 3)
Heavyweight insulating underwear, tops and bottoms | |
Heavyweight socks, 2 pair | |
Balaclava, full face and neck coverage, appropriate weight | |
Goggles | |
Winter mountaineering boots | |
Insulated water/liquid containers to prevent freezing | |
Insulated gloves/mittens | |
Snowshoes designed for off-trail and rescue loads | |
Overmitts, wind/water resistant | |
Ice axe with covers and leash | |
Crampons with covers | |
Avalanche shovel (available as team gear) | |
Avalanche probe (available as team gear) | |
Avalanche beacon (available as team gear) | |
4 season Shelter, tent, or bivy sack | |
Sleeping bag, 0° F |
**Available for issue through Peddler, Equipment and Medical per policy. Requirements: 1) Full member 2) Meeting participation requirements this year, or met last year.
*** Will be issued after completion of medical training requirements