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Wondering what kind of gear you'll need if you join the team?  Here are our lists... 

M (Mandatory)
Equipment required to be carried by every member on all operations.
R (Recommended)
Equipment strongly recommended to be carried on operation. Should be taken to operation and be available if required by leader or local conditions.
O (Optional)
Optional Equipment which may be useful for comfort, enhanced performance, or special ops.
* (Shared)
Equipment which can be shared by a search crew. At least one carried per crew.
    
Note: The following equipment is for a search. Technical gear will be added when applicable, or when directed by the leader. The Field Team Leader may modify requirements to suit the situation. Type and quality of gear is explained during Team training.

  

PACK GEAR
Standard
Winter
Desert
Internal frame pack
M
M
M
Ground sheet
R
R
R
Bivouac shelter
M
M
-
Sun shelter
-
-
M
Tent*
O
M
-
Sleeping pad
O
M
O
Sleeping bag
R
M
O
Notebook and pencil
M
M
M
Measuring tape
M
M
M
Trail tape
M
M
M
Permanent marker
R
R
R
Tracking forms
M
M
M
Tracking stick
O
O
O
Headlamp
M
M
M
Flashlight
O
O
O
Extra batteries
M
M
M
Chemical lights
R
R
R
Strobe light*
R
R
R
Compass
M
M
M
Altimeter
O
O
O
GPS receiver*
R
R
R
Watch
O
O
O
Signal mirror
M
M
M
Whistle
M
M
M
Smoke flare*
R
R
R
Radio/accessories*
R
R
R
Map and map case*
R
R
R
Sunglasses
M
M
M
Helitac goggles
M
M
M
Matches or lighter
M
M
-
Fire starters
R
R
-
Knife
M
M
M
Folding saw*
O
O
-
First aid kit
M
M
M
Sunscreen, lip balm
M
M
M
Insect repellent
O
O
O
Water filter*
R
R
R
Toilet paper
R
R
R
Nylon cord
R
R
R
Large trash bags
O
O
O
Leather gloves
M
O
R
Plastic gloves
O
O
O
Binoculars
O
O
O
Camera and film
O
O
O
Thermometer
O
O
O
Food, 2 days
M
M
M
Water, 1 liter
M
M
-
Water, 4 liters
-
-
M
Extra food/water
R
R
R
Stove/accessories*
O
M
O
Fuel*
O
M
O
Cook kit*
O
R
O
Cup, fork, spoon
R
R
R
CLOTHING
Standard
Winter
Desert
Team shirt
M
M
M
Long-sleeved shirt
O
R
R
Long underwear
O
R
-
Team pants
M
-
M
Warm pants
O
M
-
Wind/rain pants
O
O
-
Short pants
O
-
O
Fleece jacket
M
M
-
Weatherproof parka
M
M
-
Rain suit
R
O
-
Down parka
O
R
-
Gaiters
R
M
-
Team hat
O
O
O
Wide brimmed hat
-
-
R
Warm hat
O
M
-
Warm gloves
O
R
-
Bandana
R
R
R
Extra socks
R
R
R
Boots
M
M
M
 
WINTER GEAR 
Winter
 
Ski gloves or mittens 
M
 
Sit pad 
R
 
Snowshoes 
M
 
Ski poles 
M
Ice axe 
M
Crampons 
M
Snow shovel/saw* 
R
Snow flukes 
R
Ice screws/pitons 
O
Avalanche transceiver 
O
TECHNICAL GEAR
Technical
 
Helmet
M
 
Rope, 50', 9mm static
M
 
Rope, 165', 11mm
O
 
Carabiners, 4 locking
M
 
Carabiners, extra
R
 
Webbing, 2-15’ blue
M
 
Webbing, 1-20’ orange
M
 
Webbing, extra
R
  
Prusiks, 3
M
  
Etriers
O
  
Seat harness
M
  
Chest harness
R
  
Descender
M
  
Ascenders
O
  
Rescue pulley
R
  
Anchoring hardware
O
 

 

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