o
Nonstick
dressing
o
Gauze
4x4
o
Gauze
roll
Survival
o
Matches, windproof and waterproof in watertight jar with striking swatch
o
Compass, with declination correction
o
Map (carried separately)
o
Batteries, (for avy beacon, headlamp, camera)
o
Chemical hand/foot warmers
o
Perlon cord, 10' x 4mm
o
Whistle
o
Headlamp
Repair
o
Multi-tool (The tiny SwissTool has pliers, wire cutter, screwdrivers)
o
Pocket knife (Small knife has a blade, scissors, screwdriver, and
tweezers.)
o
Head Lamp, LED
o
Duct tape, 2 inch x 5 feet (rolled then squeezed flat)
o
Steel wool, (to pack a blown binding hole)
o
Bolt/Screw for skis/snowboard
o
Paper
clips
o
Safety
pins
o
Plastic cable ties
o
Polyurethane plastic straps
SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL GEAR
For search and rescue gear, we are always trying to decide if we should
have one big backpack or several modules. The problem with a large medical
backpack is that you need room for your personal gear and then you are taking a
pack that is not your own. The advantage is that you have all the gear in one
place.
When I upgraded our mountain rescue unit's gear, I decided to go with
modules. That way, the first responder can call the staging area and ask for
specific gear. The first responder kit is a fanny pack that can be put in a rescuers
personal pack, or strapped on the waist while wearing a personal pack. It is a
very simple kit designed to temporarily address major wounds and major
orthopedic injuries which may need to be done prior to extrication.
o
Cloth
tape
o
SAM
splints
o
Gauze rolls, three inch Kerlex
o
Elastic bandage rolls, three inch.
o
CPR mask, face mask with eye shield, gloves.
AVLANCHE SAFETY
