All SEASAR members going into the field are required to have a pack containing basic equipment. Required clothing, including footwear, will change with the time of year and conditions expected. Some of the items you'll want in your pack include:

 

Minimum Equipment

• Adequate clothing including foot wear and hat

• Band-Aids

• Bandanna

• Compass

• Duct tape (ten feet)

• Emergency blanket

• Eye protection

• Flashlight (including extra batteries)

• Gloves (leather-palmed)

• High-energy snacks (mix of fats, proteins, and sugars)

• Insect repellent

• Knife

• Leaf Bag

• Matches (in a waterproof container)

• Mirror

• Mole-skin

• Nitrile gloves

• Notebook & pencil

• One-way CPR barrier (pocket mask)

• Personal medications & alert tags

• Roller gauze

• SAR Identification

• Sterile dressings

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Triangular bandages

• Tweezers

• Two children's or one adult aspirin (Tylenol, Advil are not acceptable substitutes)

• Utility shears (bottom blade must be rounded; must be capable of cutting denim)

• Watch

• Water (sufficient quantity to remain hydrated)

• Water bottles or Hydration Pack

• Whistle

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Desirable Equipment

• GPS

• Phone

 

If you're planning to join SEASAR, it will be best to go shopping after or during your Search Basics Course.