DMAT Response Gear Keith Conover, M



Search and Rescue and Disaster GearKeith Conover, M.D., FACEP, FASRC FILENAME \p \* MERGEFORMAT C:\text\SAR-Disaster Gear\SAR-Gear.docVersion 19.11/12/2024SAR pack/Green and Orange Duffels (Everything in green might, depending on the deployment, go into disaster duffel for disasters; italic pretty much always goes, non-italic less often) rarely may need to check for some items in bike panniers hanging on inside of coat closet door, daypack hanging on wall above downstairs landing or in back seat of truck; or light green or light orange duffels on top of gear in back of truck. Items regularly move between the daypack in the back seat and the duffels on top of gear in the back of the truck. Winter-only items in cold blue, summer-only items in hot orangeSAR PackTop Compartment Stuff (lives in top of daypack, transfer if using bigger pack):Cord to attach pack to tree to keep it out of mud/snowHandwarmers for gloves/mittens: 2 pairArm mount for cellphoneASRC Medical Record notebook (see: ) Black net ditty bag with a few food bars (enough for 24 hours usually 3 ERG! bars, each about 240 kcal)Trowel, ultralight aluminum, for shitting in the woods, in plastic bag it came in to contain the dirt from it2 - 5”x4” Loksak plastic bags of toilet paper4”x7” Loksak plastic bag with misc. stuff:1 spare small Rite-in-the-Rain pocket SAR notebookA pen (LAMY Safari Ballpoint Pen, Model 217, my favorite)8 fast-food-type salt packets, heat-sealed in plastic in pairs, for salting food/drinks in hot weather or for treating volume depletion, with a 10 essentials card for educational purposesSqueeze dropper bottle (15 mL) with sunscreenSqueeze dropper bottle (15 mL) with picaridin insect repellent Spare Camelbak bite valveSmall roll of duct tapePetzl ultralight stuffsack to turn headlamp into lantern with minibiner for hanging up4 Sting-Kill (benzocaine-menthol) swabs for stings and bites (rapid access in top of pack) and 4 crushable ampules of it (trying to decide which is best)5”x7” Loksak plastic bag with hygiene stuff an’ ‘at Sweatbands: HALO Headband Sweatband Slim, 1-Inch for head, one generic sweatband for wristPlastic squeeze dropper bottle (30 mL) with alcohol-based hand cleanerPlastic squeeze dropper (15 mL) with Dr. Bronner’s cold-water soapTiny towel in bagGUM folding toothbrushTravel-size toothpasteSpare Velcro strap for attaching radio to shoulder strap Disposable aluminized Mylar “space blanket” (for patient or for making an improvised pelvic binder, can use the duct tape listed above for the ankles and feet to keep the feet turned in.))In bottom of pack:Pack rain liner3 extra plastic leaf bags, folded, each in a 3x5” plastic bag (have two in Everyday Emergency Kit that usually gets thrown in SAR pack) Spare pair of dry wool socks in Sea to Summit very small ultrasil dry bagDuvet: Patagonia Nano-Puff hoodie, size XL, loosely stuffed into open silnylon dry bag (compressed and closed when heading out; XL to fit others)Search Essentials bag (black nylon/mesh bag, take out if just hiking):Extendable half-wave (long) antenna with SMA connector for better communications when stationary.Gloves: summer-weight black leather-equivalent gloves (Amazon Brand - Denali Impact Protected Touch Screen Work Gloves), on minibiner clipped to outsideSafety Glasses: in glasses case clipped to outside.1 Large Loksak plastic bag for use as waterproof map case; inside of it for protection, 4 one-gallon size zip lock plastic bags to give to others for map cases or clue/scent article pass/whistle on lanyardFlagging tape: one roll of flagging tape1.5” flat black “tent” webbing strap, with dual-adjustable buckle; load strap for litter carries and for piggyback carries.Small ziplock plastic bag with:2: Sharpie Mini pens for writing on flagging tape2: ASRC Commo Crib Sheets, on waterproof paperA single dollar bill, folded up in a small plastic bag, for putting next to evidence when taking pictures of it (for scale)6 ponytail-style fabric-covered rubber bands, for using a locally-acquired stick as a tracking stick.2 pair nitrile exam glovesDisposable lightweight remote-reading thermometer (for hypothermia assessment and management)Pulse oximeterBothy Bag: 2-person or 4-person European-style group Bivouac Sacs (one of which is usually in the back pocket of my SAR pack and the other which is in the green duffel)Drinking Water: Winter: one Relags/Hunersdorf one-liter water bottle upside down, with an inch of air space, attached to bottom of R packstrap in a 40 Below insulated water bottle jacketSummer: Water bladder (3-liter Camelbak; in winter, goes in green duffel for those warm winter days)In back-pad/water-bladder pocket:Folded back pad (part of pack; may be removed and used under a patient or as a splint).Water stuff Platypus ultralight collapsible 2-liter water container (for collecting water from Sawyer Micro Squeeze filter or mixing Gatorade) marked CLEANCNOC Vecto 2 liter water container, 28 mm connector (for collecting untreated water to put through Sawyer Micro Squeeze filter) marked DIRTYPacket of Gatorade powder Loksak 12” x 12” heavy-duty plastic bag with water treatment/wound irrigation stuff:Spare cap for platypus water bottle with hole drilled with 18 gauge needleOne medical face mask with clear eye shieldSawyer Micro Squeeze filter (for quick-and-dirty water purification when in a hurry) with blue adapter to go from CNOC bag to platypus bag and adapter to go to into Camelback)Four chlorine dioxide water purification tables (to use in addition to the filter when have time)Chinook 16x18” quad hot pack “blanket,” iron type.Splints:Two splints cut out from gallon plastic water bottles.One splint cut from windshield washer fluid bottle.Westcott 8ths 12-Inch Beveled Transparent Ruler (B-70) for putting next to a footprint or other evidence when taking cellphone picturesHipbelt Pockets:Clif Bloks for quick energyPetzl Swift RL headlamp and two spare batteries (enough for bright light for all night); as backups, Everyday Emergency Kit has a Petzl Zipka headlight with one set of batteries; in pocket or waistpack always have a 300-lumen Zipka with a Core rechargeable battery and a spare Core battery. Side Pockets/clipped to outside:Sunglasses in case clipped to top of packThermaRest sit pad in stuffsack in other side pocket, and clipped to packTrekking Poles folded and clipped to packOn Back of Pack:Helmet Green DuffelStuff to sometimes or rarely throw into/onto pack (items may be on or in daypack, or in this duffel bag in the top back of the vehicle): Small stuff in side pocket of duffel bag (either for access at Base, spares or to loan out)Shoulder strap for duffel bag10000 mWh Anker external cellphone battery charger with multiple cables (spare; have equivalent in Everyday Emergency Kit).Minor first aid stuff: ziplock bag withAnti-itch cream and tiny ziplock bags for dispensingStingEeze dauber penTick twister setSpray bottle picaridin insect repellentSpray bottle sunscreen2 extra pocket waterproof notebooksFew minibiners and couple of small Velcro buckle strapsAssorted Aloksak plastic bags Backpacking Rope8 mm 30 m nylon ropePetzl Dual Connect Vario Lanyard and two locking pear-shaped carabiners, and a single-length nylon runner, in one side pocket and clipped to pack1.25 gallon ziplock bag: no-cook foodClif BloksERG! barspackages of MRE crackersERbar 3600 kcal survival barMainstay 1200 kcal survival bar Gatorade powder packetsLoose StuffGatorade: double-bagged in quart ziplock plastic bags: spare “sticks” of GatoradeSpare TechTrade Ready Heat quad-hot-packs (“One Panel Warming Wrap – Adjustable Size”) to replace one in pack when used. Teva Sandals (in case doing SAR task or hike involving stream-wading, or just to wear when I get back to the car and take off my boots)Search Extras bag (dark green nylon/black mesh bag; go into pack only if likely need to use them)Helicopter ops: Lightweight Swim Goggles (both tinted and clear)Disposable earplugsPlastic signal mirrorMultiple body recovery (for masking smell of decomposed bodies):3 Surgical masks small bottle eugenol (oil of cloves) Summer stuff, sunny and/or buggy search tasks (light and small enough to stay there in winter): Mosquito headnet Sun hat (Outdoor Research cap with foreign-legion style cape on back)If have to count paces: counting beads: 4 light 1 dark, 4 light 1 dark,10 light on longer stringIf rescue for two small people who can be carried piggyback: 1.5” flat black “tent” webbing strap, with dual-adjustable buckle (always have one in Search Essential bag)CameraTheMightyPouch neoprene cellphone/camera caseCanon PowerShot A1400 camera (takes disposable AA lithium cells, so works in cold weather)2 spare lithium cells for above1-liter water bottles, two in winter, three in summer (one on pack in winter) Winter Stuff:Goggle Case (Zionor) with:Ski Goggles:Lens wipesCleaning clothCat Crap anti-fog creamGrivel crampons with crampon protectors in crampon bag along with crampon wrenchesLa Sportiva Trango mountaineering boots and two pair of socks for them40 Below K2 overbootsLight Orange Duffel Commonly used technical rescue stuff; sometimes stuff will be on my comfy Camp harness that I use for training instead of in the bags as below. Cheap construction-type helmet liner40 meter (131 foot) 10 mm semi-static Petzl Club rope in Metolius rope bag.Radio Chest Harness, by TheMightyPouch, (about the only time I like to wear a radio harness is on a vertical rescue or doing vertical work; too hard to shed or add a layer compared to clipping the radio to my pack for other tasks)Caving vertical gear bagPetzl caving style seat harness (SuperAvanti size 2, new 2023)Titanium BMS micro-rackPetzl Frog ascending system with extra quick-attach ascenderMinimum rescue gear sling bagLeather ropework gloves Gear Sling (single length sewed runner) (new 2022)Half-length sewn runners: 2 (new 2022)Double length sewn runners, chained: 2 (new 2022)Prusik loops: 2, in 2 different sizes new 2022)Pear-shaped locking carabiners: 4 (for Münter hitch, litter rail; the one for Petzl I’D is autolcoking) Non-locking carabiners: 2Petzl Rollclips: 220’ 1” webbing (for improvised seat harness) (new 2022)Petzl I’D S with extra friction post for lowering/rappelling/ascending/belay device Petzl TiBloc 2 ascenderAdjustable Petzl Footcord sling for going to a Prusik or TiBloc 2 ascender using with I’D Evac for ascending(add Petzl Vario Connect and two Black Diamond Rocklock carabiners in in green duffle with backpacking rope thatt serves as foot ascender safety lanyard to my seat, plus single-length runner; they also can be used to anchor to a tree)Climbing Seat Harness (Black Diamond Momentum, new 2022)Small bandage scissors on keychain-style retractable Spectra cordSAR Gear Bag This is stuff in case I get involved in a many-day search or might want to go out for a backcountry camp-in. Everything in green might go into disaster pack or rolling duffel for SectionColor code tapeSide Pocket 1Dining Stuff:Folding cup and plate and bowl and utensils Folding bucketFolding wash basinMSR 4 liter water bagSmall Aloksak plastic bag withMSR potscrubberTiny bottle of dish detergentOld pack towel in large net bag for dish-dryingRepair Stuff (gray bag):Spare set of Aloksak zipper plastic bags10’ 1” flat black pack webbingLots of repair hardware including: 2 ladderlocks, 2 triglides, 1 adjustable buckle, 2 D rings, including 2” adjustable buckle and 2” triglides, 1 cordlock1 Zipper Repair Kit () Blanket pinGear Aid Quik Attach Slik Clip Assortment, “one snap lock buckle, one ladder lock buckle and two tri-glide style buckles, all of which can be attached to presewn loops without re-sewing.” ()McNett Field Repair Kit: “ultralight seam grip repair kit” (seam grip, brush, patches) (, ) Salomon Kevlar Lace Repair kit2 rolls Gear Aid Tenacious Tape1 50‘ length of Kelty reflective tentcord30 feet of black parachute cord1 5-yard roll duct tape (from )cable ties: 3” – 2releasable 7” – 2mounting-hole type 10” - 2releasable 11” - 2eyeglass repair kit with screwdriver and spare screws5 misc. sized needles, in old case for spare mechanical-pencil erasersFilm canister with thread, small cord ties, safety pinsAustere Toilet Kitin separate large net bag for drying: 1 large and 1 small PackTowlin separate large net bag for drying: washcloth made from piece of pack towelContacts solution, contacts case, razor, Q-tips, Sea to Summit Travel SoapPocket tissuesTampax 2 Travel Bath towels, sealed in bagsToothbrush and paste, flossersCombtrack shortsCoolMax tank top2 REI 1-ounce clotheslines ()Sea to Summit 2.5 gallon (10 L) “Pocket Shower” water bagSide Pocket 2Bug Suit (light enough to leave there year-round)Main Section:Spare Boots Limmer backpacking bootsFood for Heating: MREs: 3 (with heaters) packed 2014 and inspected 2018, for Base only, ~15 year shelf lifeUnderwear Bag:2 pair Rohner wool trekking sockslightweight shortsleeve wicking tops 2 pair wicking short underpantsTechnical Rescue BagTarp: for spreading out gearTechnical Gear: about 50 lbs of misc. climbing and technical rescue gear includingGreen Metolius rope bag with Petzl-Club-10mm-40m-Rope and integrated tarp, new 2020Bag with multiple different rappel devicesLoad-releasing hitch (new 2022)PMI-Set-of-Four-Haul-System, new 2018Misc carabinersBag of pulleysBag of Prusiks (new 2014)Bags with various lengths of webbing (new 2022)Bag of rope padsBag with a few FriendsBag with daisy chain and etrierSide pocket: Three deadmen (can use in mud, e.g., in caves, as well as snow)Bag of spare glovesWinter: three snow pickets go on topCaving GearMisc: Caving GearHelmet separate on SAR pack as also used for above-ground rescueTop flap, inside:Black mesh bag with tiny (4”) screw jack with three different ;ength homemade 1/8” steel rod levers (for different size confined spaces), might be useful for a rescue some century. Note also that in the back of the truck is an E-HEELP 12V 5-ton car jack which, if paired with the Jackery large power pack there, could make a compact lift for a larger rock.Main pocket; top to bottom Cave pack (see below)Malden Powerstretch 100 union suitLoad-bearing beltCaveralls (custom Cordura with fabric-padded knees.shins and seat)Right chest pocket:GlovesCaving necklace (quick-release) with Tip cleaner brush (for old times’ sake, for carbide lamps; mostly I just never bothered to take it off)Small single-blade folding lockback knifeTiny multitoolAcme Thunderer whistleSmall compass (designed for watch wristband)Photon Light II (tiny keychain light)Left chest pocket:Fleece helmet linerRite-in-the-Rain pocket notebook, pen, SharpieSmall contacts saline (2)Small Nalgene bottle with antacid tabletsThin side pocket:Nylon dirty-cave-gear bag Cave mud boot brush (my favorite O Cedar Tile and Grout Brush; not available from , you have to buy from a place that sells cleaning supplies, but definitely worth the hassle)Lots of plastic leaf bags to hand out to othersThick side pocket #1; spare clothing/gear:Extra clothing: thin fleece sweater, balaclava, neoprene facemask/in dry bagTherm-a-Rest inflatable seat (insulation for under sitting or lying patient, or for me; will fit in bottom of cave pack in addition to Therm-a-Rest NeoAir inflatable seat already there)Spare inner clothing: wicking polyester tops and bottoms, 2 pair wicking polyester underpants, 2 wicking polyester mesh fishnet T-shirts, one pair of socks (other pain in boots in other side pocket) Thick side pocket #2:Backup boots and socks Strapon knee pads, 2 pair (to loan, my coveralls have integrated knee pads)Spare Atlas Therma Fit gloves, 3 pair (see footnote under listing of what’s in the pocket of my coveralls)Cave Pack Contents (more-or-less from bottom to top)Swiss Army Knife and mini Leatherman on lanyardSplinting Stuff:Two ultralight flexible plastic splints, made from windshield (duct tape on water bottle will secure them to each other or around patient arm or leg; separate in cavepack; free in cavepack)Disposable “space” blanket and 6.5” sawed-off bit of old ultralight aluminum tent pole (for binder and windlass for improvised pelvic binder, see Volume IV, Rescue, of Appalachian Search and Rescue at or ) Food and water500 cc water bottle with duct tape on outside (Relags/Hunersdorf type, good for subfreezing temperatures in the car in winter) 3 New Millennium Energy Bars (thick foil vacuum pack 410 kcal bars with long expiration dates; cave-resistant, tasty)In large ziplock plastic bag:Platypus folding water bottle for obtaining and purifying cave waterExtra Platypus cap with small hole for wound irrigation Warmth:Fleece vest in dry bagThermaRest NeoAir inflatable seat cushionReady-Heat “One-Panel Insulated Blanke” (4 large-size iron-type hot packs in a thin, non-woven fabric square; see see Volume I, Survival, of Appalachian Search and Rescue at or about the best heat packs, can purchase at ) Hypothermia kit in ziplock plastic bag:3 leaf bags (really good, big leaf bags to use with candle as heat tent; see Volume I, Survival, of Appalachian Search and Rescue at or about the best leaf bags)Plumber’s candle melted into small (2 oz/60 mL) Nalgene plastic jar (lasts about four times longer than a more commonly used tea candle and sturdier) Lighter for lighting candle (or checking for low oxygen level)s Matches in waterproof case (backup in case lighter doesn’t work)Misc. junk in Nalgene 125 mL plastic jar: chlorine dioxide water purification tablets (6)extra toilet papercable tiespaper clipssafety pinslarge contacts saline2: Vaseline-packed Photon Light II (to give away if needed; can duct tape to helmet)30' parachute cord (shroud line) HygieneUsed Gatorade bottle without label as pee bottle (can take out if rescue to make room for more medical gear)Toilet paper and 3 dog poop bags in double heavy-duty small ziplock plastic bagRope gear (leave out for purely horizontal cave):Edelweiss Discover 8mm x 15m Super Dry Twin Rope, in rescue coil, new 2014Bare-minimum vertical kit20 feet of 1” tubular webbing (new 2022) with pretied leg loops for ASRC Seat HarnessLocking aluminum pear-shaped carabinerBasic 2-knot ascending rigSewn seat Prusik.Sewn foot Prusik.Sling to attach the foot Prusik to the seatCommunications (in ziplock plastic bag):“Bubblegum” minimalist sound-powered field phones: 2.Field phone wire repair kit, minimalist typeMarking (in ziplock bag):Roll of flagging tape 25 wooden popsicle sticks with Scotchlite retroreflective tape on top and my color code and initials below this (for marking paths in caves; in a Loksak heavy-duty ziplock plastic bag mostly for keeping the inside of my pocket or cavepack cleaner when retrieving them) Two Sharpies, in heavy duty zipper plastic bag, for marking on flagging tape or popsicle sticks. Backup light sources in one-liter Sea to Summit dry bag Sign: add 2 headlamp batteries from SAR pack hipbelt pouch (sign continued below)Zebralight H51FW 164-Lumen AA Floody Headlamp with head strap with battery reversed.4 lithium AA cells individually sealed in plastic (for backup Zebralight, it eats batteries). 4 lithium AAA cells for penlight cable-tied to helmet, mostly for changing main headlamp batteriesFirst Aid/MedicalSign: add “cavepack”modules of Everyday Emergency Kit & ? add pulse ox and thermometer from SAR Essentials bag()Disaster Gear Items highlighted in green must be added to gear on deployment; note that some “add from SAR pack” items may be in daypack or green duffel in back of truck; items in green stay in disaster duffel and for those used for backpacking, such as the big water purification bag, I pull out for the backpacking trip. I select disaster gear based on the expected austerity of deployment, for instance, if really austere, I include the multifuel stove, big bag of solar chargers out of back of vehicle, and big water purification bag, but if not so austere, I leave them out to save space and weight. Biggest Rolling Duffel (from basement across from freezer)Large Outer Pocket:Nalgene bottle with one load’s worth dry laundry detergent (and room for more if can scrounge)Building escape kit: 70’ of 7 mm nylon rope, in rescue coil, pear-shaped locking carabiner for Münter hitch rappel, and 10’ 1” webbing for diaper seat, and center-punch for shattering windows Outdoor Research Clear Pocket #3 zipper bag:from black bagMedical headlight and spare AA lithium cellsLightweight stethoscopeStetho-holsterPocket otoscope otoscope, AA lithium cells and tube of specula Steel ear curetteBroselow pediatric resuscitation measuring tapeLaminated pocket reference cardsMiltex bandage scissorsAlligator forceps, in protective aluminum tubeKelly clampsSplinter forcepsNeedlepoint ViseGrips, McGill forceps Ear/nose foreign body remover (instrument with L hook on one end, for beads, and spoon on other end)Ring cutterNasal speculumSilver nitrate sticksHard sunglasses case with Olympic safety glasses with bifocal 2.5x magnifiers at bottom of lenses (much lighter than my real loupes, disposable)Lightweight nylon dirty-clothes bag (from overnight bag in master bedroom closet)Straps for strapping pack to rolling duffelMulti-luggage cable lockID case for hanging around neck and one for armRental-car laptop mount (custom built) Outdoor Research Portable Pocket #2 with tiny compressed Lightload towel and tiny bottle of Windex to clean windshield: add cellphone windshield mount and cellphone dual car charge with coiled cables (from glove compartment of smaller vehicle) In Aloksak bag:60 mL Nalgene bottle of sunblock60 mL Nalgene bottle of insect repellent60 mL Nalgene bottle of waterless hand cleaner and two tiny refillable bottles to refillSea to Summit Pocket Showerfor marking convoy vehicle back windows (add from side pocket of green duffel in back of truck)In Aloksak bag: Blue window markerReflective tape Smaller Outer Pocket:LifeStrawWaterproof matchcase with matches and strikersLightweight luggage scaleLleather work gloves (Bucket Boss type) with minibiner 4 spare waterproof mini SAR notebooks2: spare Velcro “CONOVER” name tapes1: box of PUUR water purifier packets (each flocculates and chlorinates 10 liters)Main CompartmentEating and drying clothes: Large Aloksac plastic bag with Lexan knife/fork/spoon/soupspoon Orikaso folding cup, plate, bowlsmall mesh bag with small bottle of dishwashing soap and scrubberPlatypus ultralight collapsible 1 liter water bottle (for mixing Gatorade) 10 lightweight clothespins (N.B.: tiny clothesline/pins also found in regular toilet kit and Austere Toilet Kit)Cooking: MSR multi-fuel stove, new unused fuel bottles, gas siphonBig trip (backpacking/disaster) Water Purification Bag:MSR SweetWater MicrofilterMSR SweetWater Siltstopper prefilterPlatypus Filter Link to attach Microfilter to Platypus collapsible water bottle6L MSR Drom-Lite water bagPlatypus 2 liter collapsible water bottle (this and all above available from )Potable Aqua Pure Electrolytic Water Purifier MSR MiOx unit with spare salt and spare set of batteries (old, backup)Water Purification Accessory Bag (smaller): spare salt (for MSR MiOx water purification device)4 spare D123 batteries (for MSR MiOx water purification device) spare filter for MSR Sweetwater Siltstopper prefilterDisaster Field Pack (Golite Jam Pack), with emptied external CamelBak 3 liter Lobo Hydration Pack: both go flat into large rolling duffel; can use to separate gear into two items for weight limitations if needed.Plastic clipboard with paper storage with paper, Yellow Packing Cube: uniform blouses (2)/trousers (3)Blue Packing Cube: Semi-uniform shorts (2) (summer only)/DMAT PA-1 uniform T-shirts (4) including black/navy CoolMax fishnets (4) to wear under uniform t-shirtsMilitary BootsExtra uniform blouse and pants: add to packing cubes only for longer deploymentsBackup GoreTex jacket (winter only)Black military boots (from bedroom closet; insulated for winter, non-insulated for other seasons)Clothing: appropriate civilian and outer clothes for season and area, khaki Tilley hat (from vehicle)From green overnight bag in bedroom closet:Travel electronics stuff in side pocket:Folding drinking cupAnker 727 Charging Station (GaNPrime 100W ), Compact Power Strip with 5ft Extension Cord with 2 AC Outlets, 2 USB-A fast charging ports and 2 USB-C super fast charging ports Three-prong > two-prong AC adapter2 USB-C > USB-C 3’ cords that support Samsung Super Fast Charging 1 USB C > USB-D 6” Super Fast Charging cable1 USB A > micro USB 3’ charging cord (for older phones or external battery packs)INUI fast wireless charging (Qi) phone standOld iOttie non-fast wireless charging car cellphone mount (actually in main bag next to side pocket)Toilet kit (includes two Sea to Summit lightweight clotheslines)Shoe dryers (AC+12VDC)Everyday shoes (Summer: Keen water shoes, Fall and Spring lowtop leather trail-running shoes, Winter: mid-top Salamon trail-running shoes/boots) (from bedroom/bedroom closet)Sorel winter boots (winter only) (from behind driver’s seat in truck)Aloksac plastic bag with (add from SAR Pack)Nalgene bottle (60 mL) with sunscreenNalgene bottle (30 mL) with insect repellentTwo hipbelt detachable pockets (add from daypack or green duffel bag)Austere Toilet Kit (add from daypack or green duffle)WEMSI Personal Medical Kits (three red bags in black REI daypack from back of truck)Shelter: Small tent Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 or Hennessy hammock (from back of truck)Shelter: Bothy 8-10 emergency tent (from back of truck)Sleeping: ThermaRest pad (from back of truck)Sleeping: Sleeping Bag stuffsack with liners and stuffable pillow (down booties and overboots) (from back of truck)Food (may add two additional Lock and Lock boxes of food from SAR Gear Bag to make 3 days’ worth)Food for Heating/Cooking (from SAR Gear Bag)No-cook food, in 1.9L Lock and Lock box (from SAR Pack)Freeze-Dried Food: 2.6L Lock and Lock box with 3 freeze-dried compressed ProPak Mountain House or dinners (“Serves 2” – yeah, if you’re not hungry)Extended Food: 2.6L Lock and Lock box6 1-liter packets of Gatorade mix2 4-oz. packets of almonds, sealed (with commercial food bags sealed with a commercial heat-sealer, with oxygen-excluder packets in each)6 oz. Stoned Wheat Thins sealed in bag1 lb (6 blocks) of Mainstay compressed emergency food rationsEveryday Pack24-hour "ready" pack: (fluids to remove for air travel if not TSA Precheck highlighted) :Tumi Alpha T-Pass? Business Class Briefpack style: 26578), goes with me to work every day, goes with me on Disaster Medical Assistance Team deployments, goes with me on SAR missionsBack Top Compartment:Logitech MX Anywere 2S wireless mousemicro-USB-USB-A charging cord for mouseSunglasses in caseMedical Reference CardsLens wipes (~10)4” x 5” piece of a cotton huck towel; use after lens cleaning wipe for cleaning glasses, cellphone, laptop, windshield for suction-cup cellphone mountBack Bottom (small) Compartment:Spare multipurpose contacts solution: 2 3 mL dropper bottles, 1 8 mL dropper bottle2 spare pensspare comb hipbelt and sternum strap for packPlastic minibiner to clip things to packspare zip pull (sometimes Tumi packs last so long the metal zip pulls wear through)Back Bottom (big) Compartment:Small AC USB-C power adapter (Anker Nano II PD 3.0 & QC 3.0 65W; adequate to power my laptop, also can Super-Fast Charge my Samsung S22+ phone)Spare Mighty Pouch cellphone caseUSB-C-USB-C 100W 6’ cordUSB-C 100W 6’extension cordGlasses case (Oakley Vault small) withGlassescontacts caseContacts Solution 8 mL dropper bottleGlasses keeper cordSpare pair of contact lensesSpare car key on lanyard attached inside compartmentIn small pockets inside compartment:Pocket 1: spare supply of business cardsPocket 2: CheckbookPocket 3:Nail fileSpare pens (Lamy Safari 217 and Lamy Pico L288)Pen refills for both of aboveSharpies (1 each chisel tip, fine/extra fine)Outside inside-pack “laptop” pouch: laptop, currently Lenovo X1 Carbon 11th generationInside Inside-pack “laptop” pouchAvery Translucent Document Wallet, clear, #72278, ?”x9x11.5” with 10 pieces of graph paper and binder clip to use as improvised clipboard; lighter and thinner than real clipboard; add travel documentsGrey pouch withPersonal meds: steroid and albuterol inhalers, antihistamine nasal spray, steroid nasal spray, ketotifen allergy eyedrops,small bottle of Tums Smoothiessmall roll of color code tapebit of toilet paper in small plastic bag.SweatbandCollapsable backscratcher?” flat black nylon webbing straps with Fastex buckles (for attaching things to lash patches sewed to front of Tumi pack) (2 sets, long and short)Aloksak 11x13.75” waterproof plastic bag for laptop ()Heavy-duty Aloksac plastic ziplock plastic bag sized to fit wallet Sil-nylon pack raincover (XS, )Spare TheMightyPouch neoprene cellphone caseUltralight waterproof/breathable parka (Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid jacket) Ultralight waterproof/breathable pants (Outdoor Research Helium pants) Small Mesh bag travel emergency overnight kit: Tiny MSR Packtowl Personal, Sea to Summit Pocket Body Wash, CoolMax underpants, light CoolMax fishnet T-shirt, pr. wool socks. (Already have toothbrush, toothpaste, contacts solution and combs in other pockets of pack.)Disaster Toolkit:Screwdrivers and sockets:Husky 8-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set Screwdriver/socket bit set and driverLutz 2-in-1 Phillips #1 and 5-6 (3/16”) slotted screwdriverEyeglass Repair Kit (tiny screwdriver and screws)Small Channel-lock pliersLeatherman Squirt E4 electronics tool (with wire stripper, with knife broken off to pass TSA security for flying)Radio Shack contact cleaner penRadio Shack pocket digital multimeterLightweight magnifiers: Model CO5: 2.5x 8” focal distance, from Donegan Optical Companycable ties: 4 - 2”2 – 4”2 – 8” (with mounting hole at end)2 – 10”2 – 15.5” releasableSelf-drilling screws:4 - 12-14x1”4 - 10-16x1.5”4 tiny strips Radio Shack easy-melt solderMiniature sewing kit (1 ounce)2 – tampons, in Aloksak plastic bag2 safety pinsRight side compartment: pouch withHospital ID and clipGUM Folding Travel Toothbrush and small toothpasteGrey “computer” pouch (NB: have 65W AC USB-C charging brick, 3’ USB-C to USB-C cable and 3’ USB-C male to USB-C female extension cable in back pocket for easy access for laptop)AC cheater adapter 3-prong > 2-prongPowerstripsaver1 > 3 AC adapter, 3-prong Car Charger: Anker model 535 USB-C, 67W 3-Port Compact Fast Charger, (2 USB C, one USB-A; will charge phone or laptop) Folding wall AC USB-C power adapter (Anker model 523 Nano 3 47W, 2 USB-C ports; adequate to power my laptop or super fast charge phones)Ultralight folding wall phone charger to loan (Anker model 511 Nano 3 30W, will super fast charge phones)One 3’ USB-C to USB-C 100 W/5 A charging cablesUSB-C male-male adapter/short cord (so extension in other pocket can also be used by itself as a power cord)3’ USB C to micro USB charging cable (for older devices such as my mouse or my Petzl Zipka headlamp)Chafon USB A/USB C/micro USB adapterLeft side compartment: with radio/cellphone equipment:RTsystems USB-74 cord for reprogramming TYT MD390 or Anytone 878 handheld radiosField-programmable commercial/amateur handheld VHF/UHF radio (Anytone 878) with battery eliminator (will run radio off car power; there to save space and protect battery contacts and NOT have real battery connected.Antennas:Stock short duckie antennaLong flexible whip antenna: Nagoya NA-320AExtendable longer antenna: TWAYRDO AL-800 (will come apart to fit in compartment)2 rechargeable batteriesdrop-in chargerAC power supply for chargerDC power cord (car power) for chargercar side-window clip-on external auto antenna SMA mountProgramming cableMain CompartmentEveryday Emergency Kit: see separate list at ftp/Everyday-Emergency-Kit.pdf Spare small sil-nylon stuffsack (for gloves and hat and sweater so they don’t get lost, or for strapping them, in the bag, to the outside of the pack when needed)Lixada solar charger (ultralight, no fancy features, just single solar panel with a USB-A socket)Small plastic bag with long thin USB-A to USB-C cord for solar charger panel and tiny suction cups for attaching it to a car or structure window Luggage tag with my business card to put on outside if need toTravel WaistpackFront compartment:500 mL Platypus folding water bottle (for getting water in airport after through security)Middle compartment (top to bottom, front to back):Passport with Tile locator insidePower:PortaPow USB-A > USB-C and USB-c > USB-C data blockersChafon 60W cable adapter for charging USB A, USB C, micro USB Anker 511 30W (nano III) AC > USB-C charging brickUSB-C male to two USB-C female adapter (can charge phone and use USB-C headphones at same time)USB-C to USB-C cableRite-in-the-Rain water-resistant pocket notebook and penIndividually-packaged lens wipesThree handfuls of raw almonds, with oxygen absorber, sealed in plastic, fresh 1/22One New Millennium 410 kcal food bar, best by 5/28three minibinersPocket Kleenex2 chunks of toilet paper, each in a small ziplock bagTwo body wipes, double-sealed in heat-seal plasticTravel toothbrush and small toothpasteBack compartment:Two medical procedure masks and a neck strap for themLenovo USB-C noise-canceling earbudsThermaRest inflatable “neck” pillow with eyeshades tucked in coverEarplugsResponse Vehicle Gear (excluding back) Shingo Shigeo: 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. Items in truck, or on garage shelves. Things in green might go into disaster pack/duffel for disasters.Front Seat StuffDashboard:Anytone AT-578 DMR radio with ASRC code plugAnytone BT-10 Bluetooth microphone/control head for above radio, attached to radio with RJ-45 coiled cable to keep it charged, and placed on dashboard pile Velcro with hook Velcro on back of it (had to sand back of BT-10 to get sticky Velcro to stick).Antenna (Comet SS-680SB, 27” long, for driving but NOT into a parking garage) mounted on a:Diamond K505S luggage rack mount: easily swivels above antenna down in a few seconds (easier than pulling up on antenna, and also folds it lower for parking garages)Sunglasses compartment (up high)Bottle of Tums SmoothiesDropper bottle of contacts solutionOn driver’s visor:Waterproof pocket notebookBallpoint pensCar wash gift cardOn passenger visor:Spare sunglassesHeadlight mounted for use as lap spotlight (demountable for use as medical headlight: can place light between eyes for seeing into noses, ears, other cavities)Teaching Company podcasts on a USB key (for those long drives – best way to stay awake: )Windshield cellphone mount/wireless charger (iOttie model HLCRIO142)Anker USB-C Car Charger, 67W 3-Port Compact Fast Charger model 535 (2 USB C, one USB-A) Sunglasses hanging on hook on dashboardGlove compartment Vehicle manuals, registration, insurance etc.Paper towelsMicrofiber cloth for cleaning inside windshieldKleenexSpare dental flossers to restock ash trayDriving gloves3 old cellphone power bank external chargers (might still work)Small ziplock plastic bag with cables for charging three Swift RL headlight batteries at once:1 USB A to micro USB cable2 USB C to micro USB cablesIn door pockets:Misc maps (including spare highway maps to give away)Copper ice scrapers (2)Boot brushes, each stuck into a heavy-duty 3”x5” zip lock plastic bag750 mL water bottle in each doorBetween Front Seats:Homemade dashboard laptop mount Laptop sunscreen (with sticky Velcro to mount to laptop when really needed)Bag of masks for Covid/Flu etc.Under Front Seats:Large umbrellaRegular umbrellaConsole compartmentTiny top compartment Lens cleaning wipesLens cleaning cloth10 foot tape measureAllergy eye dropsWaterproof notebookPenAllegheny Mountain Rescue group Base radio antenna adapter (adapts coax PL-259 to PL-259 on antenna)Tiny roll of duct tapePetzl Zipka headlamp with lithium batteriesParking pass hangtags for workTop of big bottom compartment (separated from bottom less-used gear with a white removable shelf)Disposable Mylar “space blanket”Vertical Ziploc plastic bag with small hand tools: Victorinox Swisstool Leatherman type multitoolVictorinox Swisschamp pocketknifeSmall reversable Phillips head/slot screwdriver Sharpie marking penTire pressure gauge4 pr nitrile exam gloves, each pair in a small zip lock bag, all in a somewhat larger plastic bag, Freeform SE brandMedium size plastic bag with a CPR Shield; plastic bag mostly to make it easier to find and pull this outOne pair of insert-in-your glasses sunglasses in a plastic bagPlastic bag with three extra reusable cotton covid-19 type masks.Bag with roll of quarters to refill coin dispenser for parking metersHigh quality glass signal mirror and disposable earplugs for helicopter operationsFluorescent retroreflective Mountain Rescue vest, for road accidents and standing along a road during a search and rescue operationQuart size Ziploc bag with smaller bags and toilet paper and a folding hand trowelPrintout of my radio frequency reference information on Rite in the rain paper Bottom of big bottom compartment (separated from top more-frequently-used gear with a white removable shelf)Inverter (200W Whistler)Mobile radio programming cord Multi adapter for charging weird phones: Chafon Multi USB Charger Cable (iPhone, micro-USB (2), mini-USB, USB-CPocket chainsaw: Chainmate 48” survival sawBack Seat Behind/Below Front Seats Hanging from headrestsInflatable Travel Pillows (2; for naps along the road)Trash bags (one on either headrest)WindexIn pouch on back of driver’s seat:Mountain Rescue Association and National Cave Rescue Commission magnetic logos to put on side of vehicleMouse padComfy low-top trailrunning shoes with Rohner trekking socks insideLong shoehorn (for putting on above shoes after coming back with muddy/wet boots and socks)Spare pair of very thick mountaineering socks in stuffsackIn pouch on back of front passenger seat:(hanging on pouch): spray bottle of WindexVomit bag8.5x11” laminated foldout visual guide: Trees of the Central Appalachians (for teaching how to ID tree species suitable for use as anchors)For backseat passenger charging:Power cord: always-on 12V cord with Anderson PowerPole connectors. Adapter: Anderson PowerPole connectors) to car DC “cigarette lighter” socketCar 12V > USB-C (2) and USAB-A (1) charger (Wotobeus 95W PD charger)3’ USB-C – USB-C charging cordUnder back of driver’s seatBoots:Summer: Salomon XA Pro 3d gtx mid light hiking bootsPair of Rohner Trekking SocksOutdoor Research Crocodile high gaiters to fit boots.Winter: Salomon XA Pro insulated winter bootsPair of very thick mountaineering socks inside one bootOutdoor Research Crocodile high gaiters, men’s size large, in other bootsKahtoola Microspikes size large, over tops of bootsDaypack/3-season SAR pack (Marmot Kompressor Summit); see beginning of document for contentsHanging Stuff(Hanging on L back door “Oh Jesus” handle; usually in this order, left to right):Coat hanger with loop bungee cord holding the following:2 rolls 3M duct tape4 rolls plastic surveyor’s tape2 neck lanyard/ID holders for summer useParachute cordSafe necklace of soft 3/8” rope (tied with single barrel knot) with 20 clothespins with 2’ of pink flagging tape tied onto each, for training trailing dogs.Western Mountaineering expedition uniform down parka and pants and mittens (for standing around for long periods in cold weather) with PolarWrap copper-mesh filled rebreathe flap in pocket (only in the deepest winter)ASRC Uniform shell parka: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody (orange with a bit of blue; size Large whereas I usually wear a medium, to fit over layers, but can also wear over a T-shirt or fleece to protect arms against attacks by vicious multiflora rose bushes; much lighter than the AMRG uniform parka)AMRG uniform parka GoreTex: heavy-duty, very heavy, many pockets, with standard ASRC patches and AMRG ID in chest pocket)AMRG uniform short-sleeve T-shirts (two; DriRelease so wicking and non-absorbent though feels like cotton)ASRC uniform shirts:Long-sleeve shirt: Duluth Trading Co. ventilated ripstop nylon long-sleeve Long-sleeve shirt: Insect Shield 60/40 cotton/polyesterLong-sleeve shirt: Travelsmith Coolmax polyesterShort-sleeve dhirt: Sears cotton chambray shirt Long-sleeve shirt: ancient but comfy REI polyester fleece shirt ASRC uniform fleece vest (Cloudveil) over fleece uniform pullover (LL Bean) over stretch fleece tights (Lowe)Second ASRC uniform fleece vest (Lowe) over fleece uniform pullover (Cloudveil) over stretch fleece tights (Pearl Izumi) (It’s really nice to have dry clothes into which to change; can also loan out)Thick fleece uniform jacket (Lowe) over Softshell uniform jacket (Cloudveil Serendipity) Primaloft ASRC uniform vest (Cloudveil Enclosure)Safety Vest, Fluorescent orange mesh, reflective ”Mountain Rescue” on front and backPants:Two pair of old nylon pants, one Outdoor Research, one Mountain Hardwear, one with zipoff legs (have responded to missions when driving around in track shorts and a T-shirt)Arcteryx bib-typerain paints with room for layering underneath (can put on over fleece tights – see above – if winter pants I was wearing are soaking wet)Clipped to Last Coathanger:Minibiners: spares to use or give away as neededGloves and Mittens: (for easy access)Warmish-weather work gloves: Amazon Brand - Denali Impact Protected Touch Screen Work GlovesColdish-weather work gloves (for easy access): Holmes Workwear leather insulated glovesSpare cold-weather mittens: Swany X-change finger tube leather-palm mittens, size MSpare really-cold-weather mittens: Swany X-change finger tube leather-palm mittens, size XL, with touchscreen liner gloves inside (Aegend Lightweight Running Gloves with touchscreen index finger and thumb)3 pair of winter mittens, two pair with liner gloves (medium size with silk liners for normal use, large size with thicker liners for really cold conditions), with an unopened handwarmer hot pack in the back pocket of each one.Clip-on Trash Bag (climbing chalk bag; for picking up trash when day-hiking)DMAT/SAR base lumbar pack with:Attached to pack: Strapettes that make the pack into a pack with shoulder straps and a sternum strapBlue rain-cover for lumbar pack Blue stuffsack and minbiner to attach clothing to outside in rain or snowInside pack:Mesh bag of spare hats, facemasks, gloves and mittens (easy to take out when using lumbar pack and put back in when done; but, I’ll probably have my favorite hat, gloves, facemask and maybe Gore-Tex mitten shells in the non-uniform jacket I tend to wear/throw in the vehicle when responding)Spare cool-weather gloves: Outdoor Research Men's Storm Tracker Sensor Gloves, men’s size MSpare cool-weather mitten shells to go over the Storm Tracker gloves: Outdoor Research Revel Gore-Tex Shell MittsSpare cold-weather mittens: Swany X-change finger tube leather-palm mittens, size M with new hot packs in back-of-hand pockets,Spare really-cold-weather mittens: Swany X-change finger tube leather-palm mittens, size XL, with new hot packs in back-of-hand pockets, with touchscreen liner gloves inside (Aegend Lightweight Running Gloves with touchscreen index finger and thumb)Spare cold-weather gloves: Swany Men's X-Change winter gloves, with new hot packs in back-of-hand pocketsSpare Hat: Patagonia fleece cap with bill and earflapsSpare Balaclava: Outdoor Research NinjaclavaSpare Facemask: Seirus Innovation Unisex Neofleece Combo ScarfMedium Kahtoola Microspikes (“creepers,” instep crampons)Ziplock plastic bag of glove/mitten size handwarmer hot packsZiplock plastic bag of pocket-sized (large) handwarmer hot packsSecond DMAT/SAR base lumbar pack hanging on coat hanger Room for 2 water bottles full of water in the side pockets, and one bottle full of water in separate belt pouch (water bottles in all 4 doors of vehicle)Back small pocket:30 SMART triage tags for mass casualty incidents, with sharpie for marking on themTwo bags of ~10 pair of small mitten-style disposable handwarmersAloksak 11x13.75” waterproof plastic bag (; for laptop computer when it’s raining)Large stuffsack to throw pack contents into when using for SAR tasksbag full of small bottles of waterless Behind Right 3rd Row SeatLife-Link snow shovelGlock entrenching toolHand extrication tools, etc./in red flare bag:.leaf spring tool (handmade, for cutting)hand sledge hammer (for roadside use, too heavy to pack)Stiletto Ti-Bone titanium hammer (light, for packing up the side of a mountain for aircraft extrication) hatchet2 titanium pry barsbolt cuttersmini-KT-bar (extrication/wrecking tool)1970s-era Air Force aluminum survival tool with hatchet, shovel, sawNext to Left 3rd Row SeatJackery SolarSaga 100 100W solar panelJackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300, 293Wh luggable big-lunchbox-sized backup lithium battery, with USB, AC and DC outlets (recharged by above solar panel)Bottom Layer, LeftTire Pump/Impact Wrench & ChocksE-HEELP 12V tire pump/3-ton jack/impact wrench2 folding tire chocksCave Rescue Field PhonesTwo TP-6N phones with batteries and spares (takes 3 D cells but is replaced with an adapter and three AA disposable lithium cells), ? mile of disposable field phone wire in canvas dispenser (more reels of wire in my basement)Tent Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 one-person tentHammockHennessy Hyperlight Zip Hammock with extra screw-eyes to mount on buildings, Kelty Triptease Lightline () as high-visibility replacement for rainfly pullouts, and added Lazr Hi-Vis titanium tent stakes from Bozeman Mountain Works ()BivvyOutdoor Research Advanced Bivy SackCharcoal Vest HeatPac hypothermia rewarming device with 18 hours of fuel in light gray Pelican boxGreen zip bag Extra fuel and batteries for charcoal vest (AA lithiums in D-cell spacers) Lots of large HotHands handwarmer heat packs; expired 2021 but still good 1/24 because I heat-sealed them in thick plastic bags.Bottom Layer, Center-Right Three big boot bags with packaging between themSAR Gear Boot Bag (see II, above)Technical Rescue Boot Bag (see IV, above)Packaging (between two big bottom bags)Army blankets (2) Giant ziplock plastic bag withDisposable space blanketsBlue padsLarge blue tarpCaving Gear Boot Bag (see IV, above)Large Vehicle Tool Kit Electronics ToolsFor vehicle keyfob: spare 1632 batterySoldering Irons: 12V, 110V, butane (with lighter-style butane refill tank)Small solder (including low-melting-point solder strips, work with lighter)Misc RF adapters (BNC, PL-259, TNC, SMA)BNC coax patch cables with BNC M/MPocket multimeter with spare batteriesWire crimper/stripperElectrical EquipmentContinuity testerPocket AC circuit testerRoll of electrical tapecar fuses (many kinds and ratings) and fuse pullerLight socket to AC adapterRadio Shack Leatherman Squirt EL mini tool (with wire stripper, etc.)NippersHand ToolsLarge and small Vise-gripsSears Craftsman ignition pliers (small)Alltrade needlenose/standard pliers combinationHeavy-duty scissorsWrenches (all Sears Craftsman except as noted)Large and small crescent wrenchesAdjustable box-end wrenchMetric and SAE-Imperial hex key sets, foldingMetric wrenches in rolled case:combination wrench set: 8mm-16mmbox-end wrench set: 6mm-18mmignition wrench set: 4mm-11mmSAE-Imperial wrenches in rolled case:combination wrench set: 3/8”-11/16”ignition wrench set: 13/64”-3/8”Socket/hex tools (sockets on Craftsman racks):AmPro stubby ?”-3/8” ratchet handleSkewdriver? offset hex handlegeneric hex screwdriver-style ratchet driver with set of bits in handle6” long hex Phillips screwdriver tip (for deeply-inset screws)?” ratchet handle?” screwdriver-style handle driver?” 3” extension?” 3” flexible extension?”/hex finger-wheel driver?” metric sockets, 5-6-7-8-9mm?” SAE-Imperial deep socket set, ?”-1/2”3/8” 2.5” and 6” extensions3/8” metric deep socket set, 10-19mm3/8” metric/SAE-Imperial combination socket set: 3/8”-10mm to 7/8”-22mm, also 12,18 & 24mm?” drive ratchet handle with extra sockets in handle?” drive ratchet handle with extra sockets in handle?” drive 24 mm socket?” drive spark plug socket?” to 3/8” and 3/8” to ?” adapters, each both waysSmall reversible Philips/standard screwdriverCraftsman small long screwdrivers, standard and PhilipsOffset standard and Phillips screwdriversSet of 4 small Phillips screwdrivers Jeweler’s screwdriver and nutdriver setsStubby Philips and standard screwdriversMini-hacksaw and extra bladesType 13 Anti-Seize lubricant in tubeTriflow lubricantDeoxit contact cleanerMini-pry bars (2)Spare batteries: 9V (2: lithium), AA (8: lithium), AAA (6), C (4) D (2)Spare mag-mount 2m/VHF antenna Large and small cleaning brushes, and battery-terminal brushduct tapeThin steel wireNuts, bolts, screws, nails, cable ties, spare wire, rubber bands, electrical terminals, small Bungee cords, thumbtacks, packets of epoxy glue, small Gorilla GlueRed shop towelsGoJo hand cleaner towels, individual packets, and paper towelsHeavy work gloves Cat LitterWhite Nalgene bottle with 1 L of cat litter (for traction)Traction MatsTwo plastic traction mats to put under wheels when neededCave Map Cases (Two 19” lengths of white 4” PVC pipe with end caps) with maps of Pennsylvania caves printed on water-resistant paper.Gas Can And SiphonWinch Tool Kit standard Warn issueTop LayerBright Blue MISC Bag (16” 20 L WANDF duffel) with seldom-used/spare stuff, on top behind back left seat:Two Aircast Airstirrup ankle braces Spare Bifocal safety glasses in crush-resistant cases (another pair clipped to Search Essentials bag, but they are not all that sturdy so this is there as a backup)Daytrip Water Purification Bag:MSR Hyperflow water filterSpare filter element for aboveMSR Drom-Lite 4L water bag, one with cap that attaches to HyperflowMSR Drom-Lite 2L water bag with standard capAdapter/tube that connects above standard cap to my daypack Camelbak20 chlorine dioxide water purification tabletsFor marking convoy vehicle back windows: In Aloksak bag: window markersReflective tape Black mesh ditty bag with rarely-needed spare stuff:2 spare leaf bags in small ziplock plastic bagsSpare compassDisposable remote-reading axillary-rectal thermometersWindshield cellphone mount for off-road drivingPlastic bag of with plastic folding place setting and knife, fork and spoonOne box each of S, M & L disposable medical gloves (FreeForm SE blue nitrile)Bags of leaf bagsBig microfiber towelGreen Extension Cords Bag (WANDF 20” 40 L duffel):Long (100‘) and short (30’) extension cords2 – 2” x 30 yards rolls of gaffer’s tape (for taping down extension cords)Power outlet strip with 4 AC outlets, 4 USB-A outlets and 4 IVVO 4-in-1 USB charger cables (iPhone 2 types, micro-USB, USB-C)Second 10-foot power outlet strip with 8 AC outlets and 3 USB-A outletsConference table speaker-microphone (Jabra Speak 710 UC Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with USB cord)Backup conference table speaker-microphone (Plantronics P420-MTM USB speakerphone)Gaffer’s Tape 2 rollsHDMI Cable 15 ft long“Mini Opskit”Black file box with storage full of SAR forms enough to get started and send out some reflex tasks: see . Gray RADIO bag (16” 20 L WANDF duffel)Side pocket: RTsystems USB-74 cable for connecting TYT or Anytone handhelds to a laptop for programmingSMA to SO-239 adapter (connects the handheld to a base antenna with a big plug)TYT gang charger (6 slots)AC and DC cords for TYT gang chargerJetstream FTFR1 monitor that will receive and display the frequency and PL tone for a radio transmitting close by, for in-the-field programming of radios to match other radios with frequencies known to users only as “Channel 2” and the likeSpare belt clip and screws for TYT UV-MD390 and similar radiosNet Stuffsack with ancient but functional semi-disposable Motorola T5620 FRS radios with separate disposable AA lithium cells, manuals, and spare parts, for intra-team communications during line searches (nine at last count, they are gradually dying)4 purple VHF/UHF ham/commercial handheld radio bagsFront Pouch:Radio (TYT UV-MD390 with ASRC code plug)Two rechargeable batteriesShort rubber duckie antenna (for Base)Long rubber duckie antenna (for field)PL-259 UHF male to female angle adapter with SMA female to PL-259 male attached: to connect an extendable whip antenna to a base radio if neededSMA male to SO-239 adapter, to connect a handheld with a Base antenna’s PL-259 UHF plug if neededNet pocket in main pouchTYT Instruction manual for what little help it might beASRC One-Pagers/Crib Sheets, on Rite-in-the-Rain paper:Radio SOP Crib SheetPhonetic AlphabetRadio Procedures and ProwordsTYT RadioSpeaker-mike earpieceMain Pouch:Extendable whip antenna Drop-in charger baseAC adapter for chargerDC adapter for chargerDC battery eliminatorSpeaker-mikeWindshield mount for radio or speaker-mikeWindow antenna mountTop Layer Scattered(more or less L to R and front to back; graphic of packing available at )Squeegee/window scrubberUltralight folding forearm crutches (for packing in and using to help out someone with a lower limb injury)Snow brush/scraperMSR snowshoesWindshield sunscreenGreen- 7 x 12 foot aluminet wind-porous reflective tarp with stakes: can put over tent in the summer, or over the vehicle, to keep it cooler, in black stuffsackLife vest Flotation vest and polypro throw rope in bagLarge pack for when my daypack isn’t enough (Osprey backpacking pack)Spare pack suitable for cave rescue use when my usual cave pack isn’t enough, or in addition for the blankets for packaging: Mountain Hardwear Hueco 35, has a good handle for dragging and very tough. Next To The Back LiftgateFire extinguisherJump Cables (Duluth Trading Co. Deluxe Jumper Cable Bag)Heavy-duty jump cablesWork gloves (True Grip, used to be known as Bucket Boss)Gunk pressurized can of tire sealer/inflatorDisposable coverallsfolding cross lug wrenches, Imperial and Metric (for other regular size cars)Trauma Kit Combat Lifesaver Bag (Google Combat Lifesaver Bag for contents)Attached: (two) SAM Pelvic Sling II (compression binder for pelvic fractures)HPMK Military Hypothermia Prevention and Management Kit: hot packs and Space Sportsman’s Blanket type patient “sleeping bag” with hood and Velcro on either side.Winter ClothingExpedition down pants in compression stuffsack, not compressedExpedition down pants in compression stuffsack, not compressedTailgate CompartmentsRoad flares (battery-powered Garage Monkey “flares”)OEM vehicle toolkitFull Spare Tire On bottom of vehicle, in back; held up by chain that can be lowered by winching through a little hole you can see once you lower the tailgate, using tools in the tailgate compartmentOptional(for disasters with no cell towers/GPS): Two Delorme Street Atlas bags withCommon atlases of the area4 Plastic folders with water-resistant maps of common local caves and above-ground search areas. Set of Potomac Appalachian Trail Club hiking maps in ziplock plastic bagonly added when going out for trail maintenance, or if known downed trees from a storm):Set of trail construction/maintenance tools on heavy leather tool belt/tool pouchesWoodsman’s Pal machete/brush hookFolding loppersBuck lightweight pruning shears () Folding SvenSawSingle-bitted Council Tool Velvicut axe in aluminum sheath (sheath from Madsen Logging Supply)Glock entrenching toolStihl ChainsawGas and oil for above10-lb sledgeGrass whips (2)Non-folding loppersLarge shovel with cutting edgeMattockOptional (only added when going out for certain training):Kelly Kettle “Volcano” stove with accessories and Esbit solid fuel tablets.(only if needed for extended austere settings)Sked stretcher, hanging in garage next to vehicle, in long orange bags, with additional stuff in side pockets of carrying case:purple stuffsack with three scraps of foam eggcrate padding for voidsSunglasses case with safety goggles(can use the two blankets from the back for insulation for packaging, there is an extra cave-worthy pack in the back for the blankets) Silnylon tarp as vapor barrier Four large (11.5”x15”) flexible plastic cutting boards, rolled up inside Sked; for arm splintsTwo giant (18”x24”) somewhat-flexible plastic cutting boards, rolled up inside Sked; for leg splintsSkedco Oregon Spine Splint (OSS) to use with Sked, packaged inside the splints inside the Sked. ................
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