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	Essentials pack list All the items listed below are required to be in a Mountain Rescue-Aspen's member's pack at all times. Conditions permitting, some gear may not be necessary. For your personal benefit, it is highly recommended that all gear be marked for easy identification/return. 1. Helmet with goggles and ear plugs (for helicopter use) 2. Personal pager 3. Work gloves Leather (for rope handling) 4. Water minimum 1 quart, with water purification device 5. Watch/time piece (for medical care) 6. Food and snacks for 2 days 7. Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb 8. Sunglasses and sunscreen 9. Hiking boots sturdy leather and two sets of socks 10. Climbing harness and assorted climbing gear Two locking carabiners Four non-locking carabiners rappel device 1 daisy chain Two 8' pieces of 1" tubular webbing Two prusiks of 5-6 mm perlon (4' long and 7' long before tying) 11. Appropriate seasonal clothing in addition to the following: Material: Wool or synthetic that will remain warm when wet Yellow mountain rescue nomex shirt Pile jacket and/or vest Long underwear top and bottoms Rain jacket and pants (waterproof and windproof) Neck gaiter Leg gaiters Warm hat Baseball cap Warm gloves (2 pairs) Down or synthetic jacket 12. Survival/overnight Kit fire starter or stove small pot to cook in or heat water Bivy Gear (bag or 2 heavy duty trash bags) Repair kit EXTRA FOOD Maps Survey tape Hand warmers Sit pad Space blanket Pocket knife or leather man Winter pack additions All items listed below are recommended to be readily available to a mountain rescue member for a WINTER rescue. Conditions permitting, some gear may not be necessary. Please mark all your gear for easy identification and return. Personal avalanche beacon (457 Meg HZ-European high frequency) Backcountry skis, skins and boots: either alpine touring or metal edged telemark skis OR Snowshoes Ski poles (avalanche probe) Shovel Repair kit appropriate to the gear you are using (spare binding, screw driver, screws) Small thermos with tea bag and hot water Summer pack additions All items listed below are recommended to be readily available to a mountain rescue member for a SUMMER rescue. Conditions permitting, some gear may not be necessary. Please mark all your gear for easy identification and return. Water filtration ability (filter or pills) Crampons, ice axe Optional Equipment (Based on Personal Discretion) Sleeping bag and pad OR Down or synthetic jacket Tent OR tarp OR bivy sack Wet suit and neoprene boots, OR sneakers OR Teva sandals Appropriate water rescue gear (throw bag, PFD, kayak, etc) First Aid Kit See current list, but don't forget heavy duty rubber gloves and pocket mask.