72 Hour Kit

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24 Hour Pack:

The following is a recommended packing list for the 24 hour (day) pack. This is what we will carry with us when we go on a 1 day training exercise. As the name suggest, this will normally be used for only 1 day's worth of training, HOWEVER, we may need to survive outdoors for 24 hours with just this pack. A reasonable balance between weight and survival must maintained. Items marked (T) are required by trainees. Start with what you have and build the pack as you learn Emergency Services.

On your Person:

1 - A complete BDU uniform including camouflage cap, Hiking or jungle boots. (T) Other uniforms may be defined later.

2 - Note pad and pencil. (T)

3 - Identification, including ID Card, first id card, Dog Tags etc. (T)

4 - Watch. (T)

5 - Handkerchief or tissues. (T)

6 - Comb or hair brush, if needed. (T)

7 - Vest, orange reflective.

8 - Signal mirror.

9 - Whistle.

10 - Pocket/multi purpose knife (blade less than 6")

11 - LBE Backpack, butt pack, sleeping bag, duff bag, cup, canteen and mess kit

Survival Gear:

1 - First aid kit (store in zip lock bag). 2 antiseptic cleaning pads, antiseptic ointment, 6 band-aids, moleskin 2"x4", roller bandage, 2 safety pins, 4 gauze pads, 1 triangular bandage, first aid tape, 2 pr. rubber gloves. (T)

2 - Any personal medication (your team leader must know what you have and where it is). (T)

3 - Duck tape 5-10 ft. wrapped on a stick. (T)

4 - Large leaf bag.

5 - 12 wooden, water proof matches in water proof container. (T)

6 - 2 chem. light stick. (T)

7 - 50' nylon line, cut into 4 pieces. (para cord or similar) (T)

SAR Equipment:

1 - Change of socks 2. (T)

2 - Flagging tape small roll.

3 - Flashlight with red and/or blue lens with spare bulbs and batteries. (T)

4 - Spare flashlight. (T)

5 - Insect repellant (optional).

6 - Lip balm (optional).

7 - Sunscreen (optional).

8 - Tissue paper. (T)

9 - Leather work gloves. (T)

10 - 4 moist towelettes. (T)

11 - Change for pay phone/cell phone or calling card.

12 - 2 meals MRE or other. (T)

13 - Snacks for 1 meal (granola bars, hard candy, jerky, trail mix etc. (T)

14 - Shelter 8'x10' (tarp or spare military poncho meets this need) (T)

If your interested in purchasing a Kit please E-mail your request. Currently the price for the Kit excluding your personal gear is 320.00

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