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What equipments should be carried by a rescuer ?

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Weather appropriate top and bottom base layer

Weather appropriate top and bottom outer layer

Waterproof breathable coat with hood ( brightly colored )

Weather appropriate gloves

Lug sole boots, gaiters

Climbing Helmet

3 pairs of weather appropriate socks

Extra sweater

Compass with mirror and declination adjustment

GPS Device(s)

VHF and UHF radio

Waterproof notepad and pen

Area maps

Fixed blade knife

Heavy duty survival blanket

Survey tape

Whistle

Fire starters

2 pieces of 20 foot 1" tubular webbing

50 feet of 500 pound nylon cord

Storm proof wooden matches

Waterproof match holder

Minimum 24 hour supply of food and snacks

Eye protection

Nylon tarp

Headlamps, extra batteries

Spare flashlight

Minimum 3 liters of water

Wood saw

2 plastic bags

Duct tape

Metal cup or small pot

Trekking poles

First aid kit with ace wrap/israeli bandage, heat and ice packs, trauma pads and tape

Weather appropriate snow gear

A backpack that fits you and can hold all of this gear.



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