> In our search and rescue posse, we are required to have a 
> pack ready at all times with the "ten" (+) essentials and 
> gear we need. We are not allowed to exit the vehicle to 
> search on foot (no matter how short we think it will be) 
> without our packs, which include our hand held radios. Common 
> sense says that is a good idea for anybody.

And those ten-plus essentials would beeeeee....?

Could make a good checklist.

Steve
Team Tierra Buena