Below is the minimum equipment that
NorLSAR members are expected to carry during operational and training periods. Due to NorLSAR being funded from
charitable donations alone it is not possible for the organisation to supply standard
equipment to members. Norlsar try to keep the equipment
requirements to a minimum in order to reduce personal cost. Failure to have the specified equipment could result in a request from a team leader or search manager/co-ordinator to vacate the search area. It is
important to note that the equipment listed here is for foot Searchers and other specialist teams will require different
equipment as well as the equipment specified here.
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Clothing and footwear - Standard Equipment |
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Trousers (no jeans or DPM - camouflage pattern)
Fleece top
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Boots
Boot socks
Gaiters
Complete change of clothes (to be carried in your vehicle) |
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Summer |
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Hat (wide-brimmed, not baseball type)
Long sleeved shirt
Sunscreen |
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Winter |
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Thermal underwear (inc socks)
Warm gloves
Warm hat |
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Safety Equipment |
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Hi-vis waistcoat*
Helmet/hard hat
Work gloves
Safety glasses/goggles
Survival bag/space blanket
Personal first aid kit |
Navigation and note-taking
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Compass
Notebook (waterproof type preferable)
Pencils/pens
Road atlas (local type)
Map case
Small torch (plus spare batteries and bulb) |
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Search Equipment |
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Heavy duty torch (plus spare batteries and bulb)
Trekking pole/walking stick
Whistle
Miscellanea
Rucksack (30/40 litre capacity)
Water bottles (x 2)
Food and snacks (high calorie) for 24 hrs
Lipsalve |
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Suggested Optional |
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Spare laces/paracord
Money (for purchasing food, etc.)
Mug/plate/cutlery
Camera
Binoculars
Waterproof storage bags
Wellington boots
Marker light for night time
Extras Knife/Leatherman-type tool
* of standard acceptable to NORLSAR (with correct insignia etc.) |
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