Note: shortly after I posted this, I made some major changes to the gear I carry. This list is no longer current. For details, see here
In this post I'll be discussing the gear I carry in the field on SAR missions. This is my basic load; in cold weather or for longer missions I'd add things such as a sleeping bag, tent, snowshoes, and the like.
Keep in mind, this list is for a low-angle, non-technical ground pounding team, operating in New Mexico (desert/mountain/pine forest). If your team specializes in tech rescue, dog handling, or something else, you may have different gear needs. If you work in Alaska or Alabama, you're going to have different gear needs. Consult whatever packing list your team distributes and go from there.
Be warned, this is going to be long-winded and photo-heavy.
