Ken, as far as the equipment list goes, from what I caught they are carrying "One" map, compass, mag-stick, etc. No one really seems supplied fully.
I've only caught a few shows, so I may be wrong. But I did catch the one where the cop(?) got sick and was weak. To me that was easy, he caught the flu. You never take anyone from down south and throw them out in the field here without expecting that to happen.
I really wish they would stop these shows..........especially using Alaska.....