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  • From: Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net>
  • To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Equipment
  • Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 17:17:11 -0700

ALL SAR personnel in our county are required to carry a ready pack (commonly known as a 24hr pack). ALL personnel. That means groundpounders, ATV, mounted, etc. The IC can add to it or give permission to leave it behind but we are all supposed to show up to a mission with one. (This hasn't always been enforced but is beginning to be enforced seriously now.) Each unit may add to the list as they wish. I'm including the basic list here as you are all horse people and know what kind of additional things a unit would require members to carry if they are mounted. Much of this can be condensed easily and it all fits in moderate sized saddle bags that include horse supplies as well.
Chris Pennington

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Ready Pack:

*Personal First Aid and Survival 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
1 Plastic bag, zip lock, qt. size, for kit
1 Quarter plus for phone call.
1 Razor blade, singe edge safety type
1 Roller gauze Bandage
2 Safety pins, large
1 Splinter forceps, tweezers...................... Can be in a pocketknife
1 Space type blanket or space type sleeping bag
1 Towelette, clean
1 Whistle

*Personal SAR Equipment*
4 Bags, various sizes, zip locked
1 Bandanna, handkerchief
1 Cap or other headgear..................... Hat type depends on season
2 Carabiners (locking)
1 Clothes bag, waterproof.................... trash bags double for this
1 Clothing, adequate for climate
1 Clothing, extra set, adequate 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...................... measuring tape (think small/light)
1 Metal cup or pot...................................... sierra cup OK
1 Mirror, small
1 Nylon twine or small rope, 50 feet.................. parachute cord
1 Pack, 1800 cubic inch (minimum)................... Go 2500 so you've got room for team gear on a mission
1 Pad and pencil
2 Prusik slings (suitable for 9mm to 11mm rope)*................. Purcell Prusiks work here.
1 Rainwear, durable................................... Gortex fine
1 SAR personal identification.......
1 Shelter material, 8 x10 plastic or coated nylon............................... tube tent OK
1 Scissors, multi-purpose
1 Socks, extra pair
1 Sunscreen lotion
2 Tea bags
1 Tissue paper or baby wipes (recommended)
1 Tracking stick, 42” long........................... can be trekking poles or old ski pole
1 Watch
1 Water container, at least liter size............... canteens, water bladders, whatever
1 Webbing, 1” tubular - length suitable for harness
1 Wire, 5 - 10 ft., woven steel........................ picture wire
8 Wire ties, plastic, self-locking...................... SMALL ones!


*Optional Personal Support Equipment - not required, but recommended*
2 Antihistamine, 25mg Benadryl
2 Extra leaf bags
1 Extra water container
1 Foam pad
2 Food, nonperishable
1 Gaiters
1 Rain cover for pack
1 Sterno or stove
1 Sun glasses, 97% UV protection
1 Trail snacks
1 Water purification tabs
1 Sleeping bag or bedroll
1 Helmet






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