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HANDLERS / CANINE DAY PACK

Functions of a “day Pack”

 

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 50 litre in size (International work especially) 
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 Waterproof
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 Must be able to carry all your essential items to enable you to be operationally ready
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 Should stay with you at all times
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 Small enough for hand luggage
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 Carry at least 24hrs worth of rations.
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 Minimum weight.

 

Canine Equipment

 

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Human / Canine first Aid kit
bullet Lead, collar & muzzle (muzzle for administering first aid if dog is severely injured)
bullet Warm dog jacket & towel for temperate countries
bullet Water for dog & handler  minimum of 2 litres for temperate countries, 4 litres for sub-tropical / tropical countries plus collapsible bowel
bullet 18 feet of personal safety line 10mm with 2 x crabs (karabiners) Edge Protection Harness  
bullet Safety lift harnesses  for dog & handler when working at height (team item) 
bullet 2 x night sticks for dog's harness
bullet An additional 6 x night sticks to be carried and used to clearly mark the central point of the dogs indication or strong point of interest for the follow up search teams to locate easily.
bullet Dog's working harness / jacket (high visibility)
bullet A set of protective dog boots

 

Personal Protective Equipment (this equipment will normally be worn by the handler)

 

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Helmet + Goggles + Torch   
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Overalls                               

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Knee Pads                             

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Extrication gloves x 2
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Surgical gloves
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Boots
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Hear protection
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Reflective Tabard
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Pocket Line + Karabiners
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Light Sticks

 

Survival (some of this equipment will be in your ops vest)

 

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Survival Bag ( Big and Orange is best, even has survival instructions! )
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MultiTool (or a Good Knife ** May have problems with airport security! ** ) and Pliers
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Hexi Stove + Tin for Boiling Water, (unless you have preheated meals)
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Sturdy Mug + Spoon
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24hr Ration Pack **should be issued from team store prior to departure**
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Aquatabs
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Compass
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Acme Thunder whistle (for emergency purposes) 
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Head Torch for hands free use (compact LED type is ideal for size and weight)
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Notepad and Writing Materials
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Waterproof Pouch for Essential Documents ie Passport, Vaccines, Visas, Photos, ID etc
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1 Set of Spare Batteries ( try and ensure all kit uses same type of battery ie AA 1.5v )
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Waterproofs
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Thermal Jacket
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Sunglasses
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Hat for hot and for cold
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Warm Gloves
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PASSPORT & DOCUMENTS
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American dollars (optional)

 

Optional Items or in main bag

 

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Personal first aid kit eg for minor injuries, foot care, diarrhoea etc **items can be discussed later**
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Wet Wipes / Loo Paper
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Repair Kit for clothes etc
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Spare elastic for repairing goggles on helmet
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Nylon Line
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Spare Dry top and Bottoms, Spare Socks and Undies.

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Tape measure
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Sweets and Chocolates
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Cigarettes + Matches ( for making friends and bribes!! )
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Roll Mat or Thermorest Mat

 

 

 

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