SAR Tech I Equipment List
As a part of reaching the classification of SAR Tech I, a member must posess the following items and keep them prepared for use on any mission.
- Identification Card (provide by the unit)
- Orange Jacket/Vest/Shirt
- The ten essential systems
- Navigation (compass, map, GPSr)
- Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen, sun glasses)
- Insulation (i.e. extra clothing non cotton)
- Illumination
- First-Aid supplies
- Fire (2 methods)
- Repair Kit and Tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water, or method for obtaining)
- Shelter (bivy sack or better)
- Note Pad
- Pencil
- Permanent Pen
- Watch
- Trail Tape - two colors
- Leather Gloves
- Goggles
- Firt Aid Kit for subject
- Sound signaling device (whistle)
- Signal Mirror
- Hands free light with spare batteries
- Space Blanket
- Various lengths of cord
- Trash bags - 2 large & 2 small
- Metal Cup
- Toilet Paper
- Means to heat water
- Water purification means
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Ground Cloth
- Scent bags (Ziploc bags)
- Duct tape
- 10 feet of 1" tubular webbing
Other Equipment
Other items to have in your vehicle.
- Complete change of clothes
- Food
- Water
- Fuel for stove
- Long term shelter
- Blankets
- Extra Batteries
- Tools and repair equipment
- Other special equipment - crampons, ice axe, helmet, binoculars, shovel, etc.