San Mateo County ESD - 24 Hour Pack List

 

Personal First Aid and Survival Kit

4 – Acetaminophen or aspirin tablets

4 – Antacid tablets

2 – Antiseptic cleansing pads

1 – Antiseptic ointment

6 – Bandaids, various sizes

1 – CPR mirco-shield

1 – Candle, long burning

2 – Cotton swabs, non-sterile

1 – Duct tape, 5-10 feet

1 – Gloves (latex)

1 – Leaf bag, large

8 – Matches, in waterproof container

1 – Moleskin, 3"x5" or kit

1 – Plastic bag, zip lock, qt. Size (for kit)

2 – Quarters for phone call

1 – Razor blade, single edge safety type

1 – Roller gauze bandage

2 – Safety pins, large

1 – Splinter forceps, tweezers

1 – Space blanket

1 – Towelette, clean (moist or washcloth)

1 – Whistle

Personal SAR Equipment

 

4 – Bags, various sizes, zip locked

1 – Bandana or handkerchief

1 – Baseball Cap (Blue S.O.)

1 – Cap or other headgear

2 – Carabiners, locking

1 – Compass, orienteering (or mirror sighting)

1 – Flagging Tape, roll (orange recommended)

1 – Flashlight with (spare batteries & bulb)

1 – Food (Powerbars, granola bars, etc.)

1 – Footwear, sturdy, adequate for climate

1 – Gloves, durable, even in summer (leather)

1 – Goggles or eye protection, clear

1 – Helmet (Yellow)

1 – Insect repellent

1 – Jacket – (Orange Rescue windbreaker)

1 – Knife, multipurpose (folding pocket type)

1 – Lip balm with sunscreen

1 – Knife, multipurpose (folding pocket type)

1 – Measuring device, 18 in. minimum

1 – Metal cup

1 – Mirror, small (2"x3" to 4"x6")

1 – Parachute cord, 50 feet

1 – Pack, 1800 cubic inch (minimum)

1 – Pad and pencil

2 – Prussik slings, (suitable for 9mm to 11mm

      rope) 3 ft. when tied

1 – Rainwear, durable (orange preferred)

1 – SAR Personal Identification

1 – Shelter Material, 8’x10’ plastic or nylon

1 – Scissors, multi-purpose (heavy duty)

1 – Socks, extra pair

1 – Sunscreen lotion

1 – Tissue paper or baby wipes (partial roll)

1 – Tracking stick or ski pole, minimum 42” long

1 – Watch

2 – Water containers, at least liter/quart size

1 – Webbing, 1" tubular, length suitable for seat

       harness (20’ – 24’ feet preferred)

1 – Wire, 5-10 feet, woven steel (solid 14 gage

       is acceptable)

8 – Wire ties, plastic self-locking

Personal Additions / Recommendations - NOT Required

Cyalume light sticks (red, orange and blue)

Extra compass (in case one gets broken or lost)

Extra Flashlight (with spare batteries)

Flagging Tape, pink (for clues)

GPS unit (with user book)

Headlamp

Laser Flare

Radio (commercial type)

Red LED Strobe light

Water purification tablets

 

This page last updated 03/19/2004