Please note – this is not a MUST HAVE list – some items are optional

• Jeep with four-wheel drive – stock or modified
• Winch - 8,000 to 12,000 Lb - optional
• CB Radio
• Cell Phone
• GPS unit - optional
• Proper Area Maps – a working knowledge of the area will be fine for local call-outs such as ferry service for hospital employees. If we get a call-out for search & rescue assistance, or EMO, local area maps will be important, but again, not everyone will need them
• Extra fuel – if applicable
• Experienced Off-road Driver (Jeep 101 is available to anyone wishing to brush up on their skills)
• Competent Vehicle Setup
• Current MVI
• Insurance in good standing
• In good general, overall mechanical condition – not ideal to be stranded while on a call-out
• First Aid Kit – even a basic one
• First Aid Training – goes with above – if you're training is current, please let us know. 
• Fire Extinguisher – preferable, but again, optional
• Waterproof matches – can be part of a first-aid kit – this is more appropriate if we get a call-out with EMO or Ground Search & Rescue
• Fire-starter – see above statement
• Emergency Flares - optional
• Winter rated washer fluid 
• Winter wipers
• Windshield ice scraper
• Survival blanket (designed to retain heat)

Recovery Gear:

• Recovery straps (no chains or straps with hooks)
• Hi-lift Jack
• Full Sized or matching spare tire
• Recovery Points Front and rear.
• Potable Water, Gator Aid, etc. for Crew and extra for others – as you see fit
• Hand tools – when appropriate/as needed
• Small self-recovery shovel during the winter
• Any generally useful off-road gear which you normally carry on trail rides
• Change of clothes, including spare boots and socks can be very important
• Foul Weather Gear - Gore-Tex and Fleece with gloves. Pack for the worst weather you can imagine
• Mechanix Gloves, work gloves or winter gloves as conditions dictate

Search Support Activities

Various groups or agencies, to support land search missions in rough terrain, may call us upon. We have the equipment to help, so we’re a natural fit. In any group search mission, support is as critical as searching. Carrying gear and supplies for searchers on foot is important. Do not be crushed if you are ask to “fetch” supplies for search groups or ferry searchers and/or equipment from one location to the next. Being there when a “rescue” is made is only part of search activities. We will be providing a vital function, even though we may not be on the front-line of the activities.