Here is my latest SAR kit... it's been a while since i've posted an update, and I had an hour to kill so here it is.

Not shown : rappelling rope, team-issued radio, other clothing (such as a wool hat, down vest)

Shown under the stove : Evazote bum pad (closed-cell foam)




(1) Osprey Stratos 32
(2) Ziploc baggies + paper bags (to collect evidence)
(3) Radio pouch
(4) Accessory straps
(5) Safety hat (w/Petzl Tikka XP, not shown)
(6) Reminder card (bring fresh water, cell phone, etc.)
(7) Utility pouch 1/2 (signal mirror, Heatsheet, XL orange garbage bag, MP1 tablets)
(8) Utility pouch 2/2 (duct tape, cord, whistle, zipties, candle, Sparklite, pencil, keychain compass/thermometer, Bic lighter, matches, safety pins...)
(9) Hygiene kit (TP, sanitizer, toothbrush, earplugs, mirror, wipes, towel in silnylon bag
(10) GMRS radio + mic, spare AAs
(11) Survivor buff (bandana)
(12) Ironclad gloves
(13) Silnylon tarp, prefitted with ridgeline, prussiks, etc...
(14) Climbing carabiner
(15) Sighting compass + whistle on length-adjustable neck cord
(16) Bahco Laplander saw
(17) SOG Flash II
(18) Short gaiters
(19) Spare merino wool socks
(20) 100 oz hydration reservoir
(21) Bic lighter and mini LED lamp on ID necklace
(22) Maxpedition H-1 pouch with Legend HCx GPS attached
(23) Personal FAK
(24) Windscreen, foil, paper towel, ustensils
(25) Hot chocolate pouches in Ziploc baggie
(26) Food
(27) Flagging tape
(28) Rite-in-the-rain pad + Space pen
(29) MSR Windpro stove + canister
(30) GSI hard anodized cookset

Voilà! Comments or questions are welcome.