Socorro Search and Rescue

		       Individual Equipment List

			      100% to pass

			    October 10 1999

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SSAR members must be willing, capable, and prepared to survive 24 hours
in the field at temperatures down to 0F in inclement weather.

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backpack
 * must not exceed 1/3 body weight when loaded with required equipment
 * must hold required equipment

drinking water
 * at least two quarts
 * shatter-proof and leak-proof container

food for 24 hours
 * 30 minutes to prepare and eat
 * equipment to prepare and eat
 * additional water for preparation if needed

knife

matches or lighters
 * matches should be strike anywhere kitchen matches in a waterproof
   container
 * lighters should be butane

compass
 * 2 degree accuracy

plastic whistle

signal mirror
 * military style sighting mirror

personal first aid kit
 * must include latex gloves

large garbage bag

space blanket

pencil

paper
 * small notebook, protected from water

headlamp
 * extra bulb (unless LED)
 * new (extra) batteries for 6 hour use

extra light
 * 1 set new (extra) batteries
 * extra bulb (unless LED)

toilet paper
 * in waterproof bag

eye protection

shelter
 * must shelter one sleeping person from inclement conditions

waterproof ground cloth

insulated sleeping pad

sleeping bag
 * +20F rating or lower

hiking boots
 * good ankle support
 * water resistant

rain gear
 * vented or breathable waterproof shell or waterproof poncho

clothing
 * pants, wool or fleece
 * jacket or sweater, wool or fleece
 * lightweight long underwear, wicking or hydrophobic
 * hiking weight wool socks
 * sock liners, wicking or hydrophobic
 * hat, wool or fleece
 * gloves or mittens, wool or fleece
 * extra hiking weight wool socks
 * extra sock liners, wicking or hydrophobic

personal equipment list
 * list of at least one item that is in addition to the SSAR individual
   equipment list

personal equipment
 * all equipment listed in the personal equipment list

SSAR individual equipment list

current callout list

trail tape
 * red or orange
 * cotton and/or biodegradable

felt tipped pen with water-proof ink