24 HOUR PACK LIST
Current as of 18 Feb 06
This is the NASAR SARTECH II
required list and the Arkansas
ESAR complete list.
Personal First Aid Kit
*1- Container or bag suitable for kit. (commercial kits are OK).
*4- OTC pain reliever tablets. (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, etc.).
*4- Antacid Tablets. (Tums, Rolaids, Pepsid, etc.).
*2- Antiseptic cleansing pads. (Betadine, Castile soap, etc.).
*1- Antiseptic ointment. (Neosporin Triple Antibiotic, Bactroban, etc.).
*6- Bandaids, various sizes. (Small, medium, large).
*2- Cotton Swabs, non-sterile. (Q-tips).
*1- Moleskin sheet. (at least 4" x 6").
*2- Towelette,clean. (restaurant type).
2- Pair Latex or Nitrile exam gloves.
*1- Razor blade, single edge
*1- Roller bandage, at least 3" wide. (Kling, Kerlix, etc.).
4- 4" x 4" gauze pads, sterile.
1- Roll medical tape, at least 1 inch wide.
*2- Safety pins, large
*1- Scissors, multi-purpose.
*1- Splinter forceps or tweezers.
*1- Space blanket. (small disposable OK but prefer durable one).
Personal Survival Kit
1- Container or bag suitable for kit. (commercial kits OK).
*1- Candle, long burning. (pink lady or plumbers candle)
*1- Duct tape, 5 to 10 feet. (wrap around a pencil or water bottle).
*1- Insect repellent.
*1- Lip Balm with sunscreen.
*2- Quarters for phone call. (even if you have a cellphone).
*1- Mirror, small for signaling.
*8- Matches in a waterproof container. ("Strike Anywhere" matches).
2- Means of starting fire. (Other than the matches. Can be a lighter and       
   any other means).
*1- Nylon twine or small rope, 50 feet. (550 cord or 3-4 mm accessory          
   cord).
*1- Shelter material, 8 x 10. (homemade or nylon tarp).
*4- Leaf bags, large.
*1- Sunscreen lotion.
1- Method of purifying water. (small pump or chemical type purifiers).
*1- Whistle, loud
*1- Metal cup or pot. (at least 1 pint size).
Personal SAR Equipment
*4- plastic bags, various sizes, ziplock style.
*3- Bandannas
*1- Carabiner, locking, aluminum, D-shaped. (no auto-lockers).
*1- Carabiner, locking, aluminum, Pear shaped. (no auto-lockers).
*1- Clothing bag, waterproof.
*1- Clothing, adequate for climate. (this is what you are wearing).
*1- Clothing, complete extra set, adequate for climate. **see below
*1- Compass, orienteering style.
1- Compass, spare, small.
*2- Rolls of flagging tape, plastic.
*3- Flashlights, extra batteries and bulbs for all three. (recommend 1           
   headlamp, 1 C or D cell hand light, and a small 2 AA light.
*1- Footwear, boots, sturdy, waterproof. (spend the $$ because this is       
  your transportation).
1- Footwear, extra. (secure sport  sandals or running shoes).
*1- Gloves, all leather.
*1- Safety glasses or goggles, clear lenses.
*1- Knife, multipurpose. (Gerber, Leatherman, etc.)
2- Meals, complete, non-perishable. (MRE or similar type).
*1- Measuring device, 18 inch minimum.
2- Chemical light sticks.
1- Orange vest with reflective stripes.
*1- Pack, 1800 cubic inch minimum. (recommend 2000 to 2800 cubic           
  inch with padded shoulder and hip belt).
*1- Rainwear, durable. (Recommend Gore-tex type material. Spend the       
  $$. It is worth it). **see below.
*1- Pad and writing utensil.
*2- Prussik cords, 6- 8 mm, 6 ft. (suggest 6 -7 mm, 7 ft long).
*1- SAR personal ID card.
*1- Socks, extra. (more is better).
1- Tally beads or counter.
*1- Roll toilet paper. (amount depends on you).
*1- Tracking stick, 42 inches long.
1- UTM grid reader.
*1- Watch.
*8- Wire ties, plastic. (also called zip ties)
*2- Water containers, 1 quart size each.  (if you use a water bladder, you    
   must have a back-up bottle).
*1- Tubular webbing, 1 inch width, length suitable for tying an                       
  improvised  harness.
*1- Wire, 5 to 10 feet, woven steel.  (suggest .032 safety wire)
* *A Gore-tex style rain suit may be combined with a set of thermal               
  underwear like Capilene to count as the extra set of clothing.
Optional Personal Equipment
Recommended but not Required
4- Antihistamine tablets, 25 mg Benadryl.
4- Anti-diarrheal tablets, Imodium AD
1- Foam pad, small for sitting and splinting.
1- Gaiters, tall.
1- Rain cover for pack.
1- Rain cover for pack.
6 to 8 tent stakes for shelter.
1- Stove. (small heat tab or backpacking  type).
1- Sunglasses.
1- Trail snacks.
1- Extra water container.
1- Personal GPS receiver.
1- Waterproof  map case.
1- Camera
Additional Items and Quantities
Required for SARTECH I Pack.
10- OTC Pain Reliever Tablets (6 more)
10- Antacid tablets. (6 more)
10- Antihistamine tablets, 25 mg Benadryl.
6- Antiseptic cleansing pads. (4 more)
4- Roller Bandage, 2 to 3 inch wide. (3 more).
16- Matches. (8 more).
2- ICS 214 forms.  (
Print  pdf  ICS 214 Forms:   Form #1   &   Form #2).
1- Safety rope, 75 feet, ( NFPA one rescuer lifeline).
ESAR Uniform Standard
1- Pair black BDU pants.
1- ESAR t-shirt. (orange for searches).
1- ESAR Orange uniform shirt with all patches sewn on.
1- Black belt.
1- Pair sturdy boots. (waterproof and durable).
1- Orange or Red Helmet with SAR stickers. (must be team approved         
   type).
*1- ESAR hat. (only hat to be worn with the uniform).