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On this page you will find lists of suggested equipment for your 24 Hour Search kit and your Wilderness Patient
Care Kit. These lists are a guide and each member should tailor their kit for their specific needs and mission.  
Members looking to complete their Field Qualifications MUST assemble a Search Kit and Wilderness Patient Care
Kit with these contents.

* = recommended equipment but not required
** = Required for extended missions/training
        Personal Survival Kit
1
    Whistle
  
1
    Signal Mirror
1
    Baseplate Compass
1
    Pad and Pencil
1
    Knife, locking blade (one handed)
1
    Watch
1
    Identification
1
    LED Flashlight
1
    Bandana
1
    Ball-Cap and Boonie Hat
 
    Clothing appropriate for enviroment
 
    Footware appropriate for enviroment
*
    Radio, Team UHF
*
    Extension Mic for Radio
*
    Radio Chest harness
1
    Radio Call List
*
    Multi-tool
*
    Signal Panel
1
    Trauma Shears (small size preferred)
*
    Mini-Strobe
1
    Whistle
    Your personal survival kit should
    be packed in a watertight
    container and carried on your belt
    or in your pocket. Some of the
    supplies in your PSK will be
    duplicated elsewhere in your
    search kit. Since your PSK
    contains your last resort survival
    supplies, its contents should only
    be used in an emergency.

    A Ritter PSP from Adventure
    Medical Kits is a great start
    towards your PSK.
1
    Signal Mirror
1
    Razor Blade
2
    Safety Pins, large
1
    Space Blanket (Heat Sheet)
1
    Matchless Firestarter
20'
    Nylon Cord
1
    Button Compass
6
    Water purification Tablets
8
    Zip-ties
1 yds
    Duct or Gaffer's Tape
*1
    Large Plastic Bag (60 gallon)
*1
    Small LED Flashlight (keychain)
*2
    Gerber baby milk bag
1
    Durable Pack, 1800ci or larger
1
    Spare Radio Battery
*
    Radio, VHF
 
    Water Container (3L minimium)
 
    Food, nonperishable for 2 meals
**
    Spork or Spoon
 
    Trail Snacks
**
    Small Stove and Fuel
 
    Matches in a waterproof container
1
    Earplugs
1
    Gloves, durable work gloves
1
    Goggles or eye protection
15'
    Webbing, 1" tubular
1
    Rescue Helmet
1
    Headlamp (preferably LED)
1
    Spare bulb for headlamp (if non-LED)
*
    Trekking Pole
2 yds
    Duct or Gaffer's Tape
2
    Plastic bag (60 gallon)
1
    Survival Bivy (AMK Heatsheet Bivy)
1 pack
    Towelette (Cleaning)
2
    Carabineers, Locking
*
    Waterproof stuff sack (clothes bag)
**
    Clothing suitable for enviroment (Spare)
1 roll
    Flagging Tape
1
    Sharpie Marker
1
    Metal Mug or Pot
50'
    Paracord (550 cord)
1
    Strobe
1
    Socks, spare
1
    TP and/or baby wipes (and specific hygene needs)
1
    Spare perscriptions glasses if needed
1
    Map Case (plastic bag)
 
    Batteries, 1 spare set for each light and GPS (minimium)
1
    Individual (Personal) First Aid Kit (See List Below)
*
    Weather Meter or Kit
*
    Binocular/monocular
*
    Gaiters (Low)
**
    Long Sleeve Shirt, techical
1
    Rain Coat (durable)
*
    Light jacket or Wind Shirt
*
    Light Gloves (required for cooler weather)
*
    Thermal Beanie (required for cooler weather)
*
    Digital Camera
        Main Search Kit
        First/Second Line Gear
        Individual First Aid Kit
4
    Acetaminophen or Asprin tablets
    Your Individual First Aid Kit
    (IFAK) should be customized to
    your own needs. Regardless of
    your mission and role, this kit
    should always be a part of your
    search kit.  Your IFAK should be
    in a well marked, watertight
    container and be kept where it
    is easily accessible.
4
    Antacid Tablets
2
    Antiseptic pads
2
    Triple Antibiotic ointment
*
    Antibiotic Ophthalmic ointment
4
    Imodium Tablets
 
    Personal Medications (if needed)
 
    EpiPen (if needed)
4
    Benadryl (25mg)
10
    Water purification Tablets
1
    ABD pad, 5"x9"
2
    Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive Swab
1
    Coban 2"
1
    1" Tape
2
    Exam Gloves, pair
1
    Comb
4
    Sterile 4"x4" Guaze
2
    3"x 4" Telfa
2
    3" Sterile Kling
2
    Zip-Lock 1qt bags
1
    Eye Wash, bottle
1
    Tweezers
*
    Lip balm (spf)
1
    Sunscreen
1
    Insect repellent
 
    Assorted Bandaids
 
    Moleskin or Spiroflex
4
    Safety Pins, Large
1
    Triangular bandages
        BLS Wilderness Patient Care Kit
1
    CPR Mask
    Your Individual First Aid Kit
    (IFAK) should be customized to
    your own needs. Regardless of
    your mission and role, this kit
    should always be a part of your
    search kit.  Your IFAK should be
    in a well marked, watertight
    container and be kept where it
    is easily accessible.
1
    Hand cleaning gel (small bottle)
1
    NPA Set (32fr, 28fr, 24fr) & Lube
1
    Suction Kit
2
    Large Plastic Bag (60 Gallon)
2
    Space Blankets
 
    Water & oral rehydration solution for patients
1
    SOAP pad & pencil
1
    EMS Form
10
    4"x4" Sterile Guaze
20
    4"x4" Non-Sterile Guaze
 
    Assorted Bandaids
2
    ABD Pads (8"x9"), Trauma Pads  or Isreali Bandages
1
    1" Tape
4
    Kling
2
    Occlusive dressings
1
    Ace Bandage
1
    Trauma Shears
1
    Tweezers
2
    Sam Splints
2
    Triangular Bandages
10
    Safety Pins, large
1
    Stethoscope
1
    BP Cuff
1