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The very basics are compass, whistle,
personal protective equipment, water, map, two radios and two spare batteries
per task [not per rider], paper and pencil, and some spares to fix tack, make a
splint, possibly mark a tree. Boot laces work for this, as does survey
tape, and yes, the inevitable duct tape. Some things do double duty—the
bandana can be a bandage or sling, as well as a dust mask for instance.
Some stuff you should always carry when riding—spare glasses if you need
them to see, medications for allergies or chronic conditions. Anything
that runs on batteries needs spare batteries and usually should be at least 2
per task. Compasses don’t need batteries and are always on the
correct datum for instance. If you are using saddle bags you can start
to consider other “stuff”. More elaborate first aid, but
build a kit and include what you need in your area: snake bite, splints, lots
of 4x4’s, tape, whatever. You will never have too much water
along. My bags have reasonable capacity and a cantle bag so I carry a set
of store flat, nesting, cervical collars, a disposable yellow blanket, rain
gear, a chain/nylon lead, an If I had to pay for it I would trade the
GPS in on more survival gear, like a cheap set of fence pliers, a spare halter
and lead, some garbage bags. Irv Lichtenstein From:
msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Paul I am just looking for ideas about what everyone else
carries on a mounted search. Every time I bring this up, we start looking
at a list and it ends up bigger than Ben Hur. So I think if I can give
some examples of what others take, it may keep things a bit more level for
us. Currently we take out a very basic first aid kit, 1 radio, GPS and
map. I have been pushing for a blanket to be rolled and carried and a
couple of lashings at least, with a proper first aid kit. Looking forward to some suggestions Thanks Paul Kearney Training Officer Kapunda State Emergency Service Mounted Team |
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