Angel Search & Rescue Equipment List
EQUIPMENT LIST
1. Windshell jacket with hood
2. Waterproof jacket or parka with hood (A Gore-Tex or similar jacket can serve for both items 1 and 2.)
3. Rain chaps or rain pants. (Add gaitors for winter.)
4. Heavy wool shirts or sweaters as required
5. Wool pants
6. Long underwear of wool, silk, polypro or other suitable synthetic material (Cotton thermal underwear is not acceptable.)
7. Wool stocking cap or balaclava (A scarf is recommended if a stocking cap is used.)
8. Heavy wool socks with lighter -weight liner socks
9. Leather gloves with wool liners (Mittens required for extremely cold weather.)
10. Heavy weight backpacking or mountaineering boots with a suitable lug sole recommended. (Combat-type boots are acceptable.)
11. Backpack large enough for day use
12. One quart minimum canteen or water bottle
13. Pocket knife
14. Whistle
15. Orienteering-type compass
16. Flashlight or headlamp with alkaline batteries, spare batteries and spare bulb (Headlamp preferred.)
17. Waterproof matches or disposable lighter
18. Personal first aid kit
19. Storm shelter: Tube tent, space blanket, or lightweight tarp
20. At least (1) 30-gallon leaf bag
21. A sleeping bag, an Ensolite or similar sleeping pad, and a suitable shelter will be needed for overnight bivouacs
22. At least a one-day supply of quick energy food
23. Suggested additional pack items: Zip-lock bags, Parachute cord, Toilet paper, Wet wipes, Moleskin, Disposable space blanket, Backpacking Stove Mess kit, Signal mirror, Signal smokes, Aerial flares, Small notebook and pen, Insect repellent, Iodine-type water purification tablets