Rescue equipment

The following equipment is commonly compiled to form what is referred to as a "24-hour ready pack". Such a pack holds those items that will assist the holder in functioning safely, effectively, and efficiently during a SAR incident.

Personal First Aid and Survival Kit

1 - Plastic bag, zip lock, qt. size, for 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 ft.

1 - Leaf bag, large

8 - Matches in a waterproof container

1 - Moleskin

2 - Quarters for phone call

1 - Razor blade, single edge safety type

1 - Roller gauze bandage

2 - Safety pins, large

1 - Splinter forceps, tweezers

1- Space type blanket or space type sleeping bag

1- Towelette, clean

1- Whistle

(Non-urban) Personal SAR Equipment

1 - Pack, 1800 cubic inch (minimum)

4 - Bags, various sizes, zip locked

1 - Bandanna, handkerchief

1 - Cap or other headgear

2 - Carabiners, locking gate

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 in. minimum

1 - Metal cup or pot

1 - Mirror, small

1 - Nylon twine or small rope, 50 feet

1 - Pad and pencil

2 - Prusik cords (6mm – 8mm; 6 ft. length)

1 - Rainwear, durable

1 - SAR personal identification

1 - Shelter Material, 8x10 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, 42" long

1 - Watch

2 - Water containers, at least liter size

1 - Webbing, 1” tubular - length suitable for harness

1 - Wire, 5-10 ft., woven steel

8 - Wire ties, plastic, self locking

Optional Personal Support Equipment Recommended by Not Required

2 - Antihistamine, 25mg Benadryl

2 - Extra leaf bags

1 - Extra water container

1 - Foam pad

2 - Food, nonperishable

1 - Gaiters

1 - Rain cover, pack

1 - Sterno or stove

1 - Sun glasses, 97% UV protection

1 - Trail snacks

1 - Water purification tabs

Personal First Aid and Survival Kit (Same as in the 24-hour pack.)

(Urban) Personal SAR Equipment

1 - Fanny pack, 600-1200 cubic inch

4 - Bags, various sizes, zip locked

1 - Bandanna, handkerchief

1 - Cap or other headwear

1 - Clothing, adequate for climate

1 - Compass, orienteering

1 - Flagging tape, roll

1 - Flashlight or lantern

1 - Footwear, sturdy, adequate for climate

1 - Knife, multi-purpose

1 - Map

1 - Mirror, small

1 - Raincoat & pants durable

1 - SAR personal identification

1 - Small pad and pencil

1 - Sunglasses, 97% UV protection

1 - Sunscreen lotion

1 - Tissue paper or baby wipes

1 - Tracking stick, 42" long

1 - Watch

1 - Water container, at least liter size

Here are some videos from Youtube that show you how it looks like.

Credit to the owner of the video