Required Personal Equipment

The following equipment comprises a generally-recommended 24-hour ready pack. SJSAR may require additional items.

Personal First Aid and Survival Kit

4 - Acetaminophen or aspirin tablets
4 - Antacid tablets
2 - Antiseptic cleansing pads
1 - Antiseptic ointment
6 - Band-aids, various sizes
1 - Candle, long-burning
2 - Cotton swabs, non-sterile
1 - Duct tape, 5-10 feet
1 - Leaf bag, large
8 - Matches in waterproof container
1 - Moleskin
1 - Plastic bag, zip-lock, quart size, for kit
2 - Quarters for phone call
1 - Razor blade, single-edge safety-type
2 - Safety pins, large
1 - Splinter forceps, tweezers
1 - Space-type blanket or space-type sleeping bag
1 - Towelette, clean
1 - Whistle

Personal SAR Equipment

4 - Bags, various sizes, zip-lock
1 - Bandanna, handkerchief
1 - Cap or other headgear
2 - Carabineers, locking
1 - Clothes bag, waterproof
1 - Clothing, adequate for climate
1 - Clothing, extra set, suitable for climate
1 - Compass, orienteering
1 - Flagging tape, roll
1 - Flashlight or lantern
1 - Flashlight extra, extra batteries and bulb
1 - Footwear, sturdy, adequate for climate
1 - Gloves, durable, even in summer
1 - Goggles or eye protection, clear
1 - Insect repellent
1 - Knife, multi-purpose
1 - Lip balm, with sunscreen
1 - Measuring device, 18-inch minimum
1 - Metal cup or pot
1 - Mirror, small
1 - Nylon twine or small rope, 50 feet
1 - Pack, 1800-cubic-inch minimum
1 - Pad and pencil
2 - Prusik slings, suitable for 9mm to 11mm rope
1 - Rainwear, durable
1 - SAR personal identification
1 - Shelter material, 8'x10' plastic or coated nylon
1 - Scissors, multi-purpose
1 - Socks, extra pair
1 - Sunscreen lotion
1 - Tissue paper or baby wipes (recommended)
1 - Tracking stick, minimum 42-inch long
1 - Watch
2 - Water containers at least liter size
1 - Webbing, 1-inch tubular, length suitable for harness
1 - Wire, 5-10 feet, woven steel
8 - Wire ties, plastic, self-locking

Optional Personal Support Equipment Recommended But Not Required

2 - Antihistamine, 25mg Benadryl
2 - Extra leaf bags
1 - Extra water container
1 - Foam pad
2 - Food, non-perishable
1 - Gaiters
1 - Rain cover, pack
1 - Sterno or stove
1 - Sunglasses, 97% UV protection
1 - Trail snacks
1 - Water purification tablets

Other items SAR team members may want to carry include latex gloves, a CPR pocket mask, a disposable camera, light sticks, ear plugs, and a radio harness.