GEAR TO BE CARRIED AT ALL
TIMES BY ONE PERSON
- Cell phone
- Water-proof cell phone
pouch or box
- Water purifier or at
least 50 iodine tablets
- Backpackers trowel
for burying waste
- Four
(4) emergency chemical light sticks (4
inch min.)
and zip ties
- First
aid kit: Contents to include the following
min.:
- (3)
4"x4" gauze
pads
- (1) roll of medical
tape
- Antibacterial
ointment or cream - 1/2 ounce min.
- 3" wide
Ace Bandage
- (10) painkiller
tablets (Acetaminophen, aspirin, etc.)
- (10) anti-inflammatory
tablets (Ibuprofen, etc.)
- (10) electrolyte
tablets (E-cap, potassium, glutamate,
etc.)
- (10) glucose tablets
(available at all major drug stores)
GEAR TO BE CARRIED AT ALL
TIMES BY EACH PERSON
- Dry bag 4.5 liter minimum
- Hydration system 48
once minimum
- Knife with 1.5 inch
minimum blade length
- Long pants or tights
- Synthetic long sleeve shirt
- Water resistant jacket
- Whistle
- Compass
- Survival mirror
- Lighter or waterproof
matches
- Emergency blanket
- Headlamp
