EQUIPMENT LIST This list was created by the Bedford CAP Unit. This list does not reflect any other agency lists.
DAYPACK (A personal pack designed for survival for 24 hours.)	1 - 2 quart hydration pack or 2 - 1 quart canteens with holders 1 - Folding knife or 1 Multitool (leatherman) (Blade length may be NO longer than 4 inches 1 Flashlight or Headlamp with 1 set of extra batteries 1 Poncho (Olive Drab) You may also wear the military Gortex. 1/2 Role of toilet paper in a Ziploc plastic bag 1 Whistle on lanyard 2 Chem lights (Green for Cadets, Red for Senior Members) 1 Compass (Orienteering) Matches or lighter in a waterproof container 1 Paracoord of 50 foot length 1 Set of ranger beads Pen & Paper Duct tape (20 feet) Helmet (CAP Orange Helmet Only) CLOTHING - 2 pair extra socks - Gloves (cold weather & tan leather) FOOD - 1 MRE or 4 Granola type energy bars and 2 Dry soup packages (NO CANNED FOODS)
EXTENDED PACK (A personal pack designed for survival for 72 hours.)	Daygear 1 Sleeping bag (30 degree bag and a 50 degree bag = a 0 degree bag) Space tarp (10 foot by 10 foot) Space Blanket 2 Large black garbage bags CLOTHING - 4 pair extra socks - 1 pair of BDU trousers - 2 T-Shirts - 1 Set poly propylene long underwear or other cold weather undergarments - 1 Sweatshirt - 3 pair of underwear FOOD - 2 MRE'S or Granola energy bars, dried food, candy bars, etc. HYGIENE - 1 Travel size toothbrush - 1 Travel size toothpaste - 1 Travel size deodorant - 1 Washcloth - 1 Towel - 1 Soap in container - 1 Razor - 1 Travel size Shaving cream
PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT A kit designed for personal emergencies only This personal first kit is to be carried in the daypack	6 Band-Aids 4 Alcohol swabs 1 Roll medical tape 2 Pair latex or nitril gloves 1 Insect repellant 2 Roller bandages 1 Elastic Bandages 2 Safety Pins 1 Instant Cold Pack Personal Pain Relief Medication (your choice, talk to parents first) 1 Pair of tweezers Space blanket CPR pocket mask 1 Moleskin Triple Antibiotic Ointment Burn gel
GROUND TEAM LEADER PACK A pack designed for ground team leaders to ensure the safety of their team.	DAYPACK EXTENDED PACK 2-20 foot section of 1 inch tubular webbing 4 Locking carabineers 1 First Aid Kit or Medic Bag with 3 times FA supplies 6 Chem lights
ROPE RESCUE PACK A pack designed for high and low angle rescue.	2-150 foot 12mm static rope 10 carabeeners (locking) 2 Heavy duty O-rings (locking) 2 Rescue figure eights 4 Prussic slings 1 Seat harness Harness Webbing 3-20 foot 1 inch tubular webing 1 Rope guard 1 Helmet w/strap 1- 2 to 1 Haul system
PATIENT RECOVERY PACK A pack designed for the recovery and rescue of a subject.	30 degree sleeping bag 50 degree fleece bag 10 by 10 foot space tarp 2 Space Blankets 10 pocket hand warmers 1 Helmet w/chin strap 1 Neck collar or head blocks 3-20 foot 1 inch tubular webbing 1 stokes rescue basket 1 backboard 1 pair cold weather gloves *** NOTE: Rope rescue and Patient recovery pack are to be kept strapped to the stokes basket at all times. These items are deployed as one unit.

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