Costwise:
North Face Pack $70
Fox Jacket $90
Fleece Vest $30
Kelty Sleeping Bag $120
AMK Bivy $20
FAK $40
Food $30
Flaregun & Flares $40
Tikka Headlight $30
Brunton Stove $80
Garmin GPS $100
Brunton Compass $40
2 Climbing Carabiners $20
AMK Gear Repair Kit $20
Total $730
(thats not counting the BK radio that is worth more than my fourwheeler <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />)
I pay for it all out of my own pocket, but keep in mind I also use this equipment for much more than just SAR.
Thanks for bringing up duct tape. It's lacking in that department with only a small roll in the repair kit. I'm gonna look for stuff that I can wrap a few feet around. Where can one find orange duct tape?
Handsaw is on the want list along with a new knife.
I keep the socks, bandana, and gloves in a ziplock bag, but the jacket and vest pack much better loose. The sleeping bag is also kept in a dry bag.
Thanks again for the duct tape reminder!!!
Kevin