Don't have any advice for SAR kit, just wanted to say I'm still salivating. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Any idea on cost for putting something like that together? And just out of curiousity, do you folks in SAR have to buy your own kit or is all/some of it provided?

Nice pics. One thing I guess I was surprised isn't on the list is some duct tape (like the orange variety) and maybe a hand chain saw.

Also, do you have the clothing rolled in one of those waterproof bags that you roll up to get all the air out? Seems like that has to be a big part of the bulk and the jacket/fleece/socks could get wet if dunked.