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Go Kit Suggested
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Thanks to N4UBH
Depending on the type of response that you plan to be able to provide, there are several configurations for your go kits. A Go-Kit configuration that would probably be used in this area for a typical deployment (based on historical precedent) is outlined here.
There are two types of Go-Kits that every ARES member should endevour to have ready. These are the 24 hour kit and the 72 hour kit. The 24 hour kit purpose is to provide the necessary operational equipment, working aids, and comfort items necessary to facilitate 24 hour operation. The 72 hour kit will have items in it that would be needed for an extended deployment in the case of a major disaster. This kit and the 24 hour kit are designed to augment each other.
The following list of items are suggestions for the two types of Go-Kits. Depending on your individual needs you would assemble your individual kits accordingly.
24 Hour kit
Snack items and/or food bars
First aid kit
Sanitary items
Toilet paper
Hand wipes
Purell Hand Sanitizer
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Deodorant
Soap
Comb
Medications
Flashlight(s)
Batteries
Rain Gear
Portable AM/FM radio
Notepad or legal pad(s)
ARRL radiogram sheets
Writing instruments
ARES resource manual
Money - Paper and coin
Headset or earpiece for radio(s)
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Hat
ARES ID / copy of license
Callout list
Personal contact list
Local area frequency plan
Equipment manuals or cheat sheets
Multipurpose tool (Leatherman or Gerber)
FRS or FRS/GMRS radios
72 Hour kit
Change of Clothes
Shirts
Pants
Underware
Socks
Storable food
MRE's
Food bars (Ex. MetRx)
Travel Pillow
Sleeping bag and ground mat
Plastic trash bags (for wet clothes)
Medications
Lantern
Folding chair
One or two man tent
Tarp
Emergency Readiness
Checklist
notes from Dave WA4NID
Here is a list I made for things to take in car when being deployed to remote site to provide ham radio emergency communications.
Go-kit - see above for contents.
Make sure this includes radios (HTs and mobile rigs, ladder-line J-poles, connectors and adapters for power and antennas, connecting wires for power), instruction manuals for radios, printouts of critical ARES info like call-out list and frequency/repeater list, radiograms, paper and pens, flashlight and extra batteries.
Water jug(s)
Tool kit
Bible
coffee (may want inverter and coffee maker/filters/ground coffee)
Sleeping bag or blanket
Towels
clothes
toiletries
canned food
umbrella
Astron Power Supply and DC power strip (in case site has power)
Deep Cycle marine battery (in case power is out at site)
Smaller gel-cell batteries
Trickle charger
6-foot PVC pipe for use as J-pole antenna support
Duct tape
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