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* Canteen with water (2 quarts)
* Snacks: four Power Bars
* Fanny pack with earphone, sun screen, chap stick, small pocket knife, pen, small pad
* First-aid kit (Motrin, Imodium, Dramamine, Tylenol, Benadryl, insect repellent, earplugs)
* Toilet paper, Kleenex, cups
* Towel (small)
* Pocket knife (multifunction)
* Flashlights (Maglites, large and small)
* Camera with film
* Pens, pencils, markers, note pad, small calculator, miniature office set
* Clipboard: OCRACES net preamble and check-in sheet, EOC message form, EOC activity log, clipboard night light, clipboard note pad, emergency placards
* Repeater directory (local and national)
* Maps (AAA area or Thomas Guides) and compass (in car)
* Ski hat and gloves, leather gloves with liners, rain poncho, collapsible umbrella, ball cap
* Space blanket
* Waterproof matches, butane lighters
* Parachute cord (two 50-foot lengths)
* Power cord (9 foot, 110 Vac)
* Roll of black electrical tape
* Garbage bags (two 55 gallon, four large ziplock)
* AM/FM radio and batteries
* Binoculars
* Four Cyalume light sticks (12-hour, green)
* Strobe-marker light
* Dust and wind goggles

Duty Bag 2—Radio Kit

* Coax: 25 ft RG-58/U, 100 ft RG-8X, 10 ft RG-58/U, 6 ft RG-58/U
* Connectors and adapters: PL-259 TO BNC, N, SO-239, barrel connectors, etc.
* HT accessories, speaker mic, earphone, earphone with tie-clip mic, dc power plug, dc nicad charger, AA battery pack, cigarette-lighter power adapter
* Magnetic-mount antenna for HT
* Extended gain antenna for HT
* Electrical tape and duct tape
* Small tools; larger tool case in car
* Butane lighter
* Spare D cell and AA batteries
* Fire extinguisher

Not in bag, but bring if necessary:

* Gel cells and Quantum or Innova battery packs
* J-pole or quad antennas
* Butane torch and butane, wire cutters, and spare connectors for repairs

Duty Bag 3—Support

* Cooking stove (dual fuel), unleaded gas and camping fuel
* Quart fuel bottle (camping fuel)
* Cooking kit: small pot, dish, eating utensils, 2-qt plastic measuring cup
* Water: 3 gallons (depending on duration of event); have at least one case of 1-gallon bottles ready to go, in the house
* Lantern (dual fuel)
* Extra matches, lighters, fire-starter stick
* Plastic trash bags
* Grooming kit: shaver, soap, etc.
* Extra clothing, socks, warm clothing, parkas
* 50-ft rope (5/16-inch diameter)
* 50-ft 110-Vac extension cord
* 110-Vac outlet strip
* Food: three-day supply; MRE, freeze-dried, etc.
* Hiking boots, work boots
* Small folding shovel

Not in bag, but bring if necessary:

* Two-man tent
* Sleeping bag with foam pad
* Ground cloth
* Backpack
* Portable reflector lamp (110 Vac)
* Personal medication (seven-day supply)
* Small folding chair

First-Aid Kit

* Ace wrap
* Alcohol wipes
* Antacid (Mylanta)
* Antiseptic wipes
* Bandaids: 12 various sizes
* Benadryl
* Decongestant
* Dressing tape
* Dressings: eight 2-inch × 2-inch
* Dressings: eight 4-inch × 4-inch
* Eye dressings
* Eye wash
* First-aid book
* Gauze rolls (Kerlix)
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Instant cold pack
* Magnifying glass
* Motrin or aspirin
* Pen and paper
* Pepto Bismol
* Polysporin ointment
* Pressure dressings
* Q-tips
* Scissors
* Splinter-removal kit
* Steri-Strips
* Sun block
* Thermometer
* Triangular bandage
* Tylenol
* Vinyl gloves

Alternative Duty Bags

Bags 1a and 1b are designed to be combined, if desired. The backpack is optional.
Bag 1a—Mission Support, 4 to 5 hours

* Small Fanny Pack (or small backpack, if combined with Bag 1b)
* HT (may be carried outside fanny pack)
* AA Battery Pack for HT
* Extended-shelf-life water (16 oz)
* Power bars (4)
* Space blanket
* OCRACES roster
* Code book.
* Compass
* Pen
* Waterproof matches
* Sunscreen
* Sunglasses
* Small flashlight
* Small knife

Bag 1b—Mission Support, 36 to 48 hours

* Small backpack (optional)
* HT
* HT case.
* Speaker mic
* Quantum Battery (or similar)
* HT instruction manual
* Repeater directory
* Extended-range antenna
* Car-window mount for extended-range antenna
* Cigarette-lighter adapter for HT
* AM/FM radio (powered by same battery size as HT)
* Large flashlight
* Cyalume sticks (4)
* Strobe light
* Water (2 quarts)
* Water-purifying tablets
* Cup
* Small Rope
* Bag 1a (should fit inside)
* Small clipboard
* Miniature office set
* Rain/wind gear
* AAA maps of the local area
* Small backpacker towel
* Work gloves
* Insect repellent
* Electrical tape
* Toothbrush and paste
* Disposable camera and film
* Binoculars
* Plastic bags
* Spare batteries (appropriate sizes for radios and flashlights)
* Electrical tape
* First-aid kit (small)
* MREs (4)—don’t substitute for this
* Sleeping bag (if required)

This bag should be mostly packed at all times save for HT equipment and Bag 1a. Prepare a personal checklist to ensure those items not kept in the bag are added before going out. Water should be changed quarterly and bag repacked annually.
Bag 2—Mobile-Radio Communications

* HT accessories not carried in Bag 1 (i.e. chargers)
* Portable-packet supplies
* Magnetic-mount antenna for HT
* J-pole or quad antennas
* Additional spare batteries
* Gel cells
* 25-ft power cords (2) (110 Vac)
* Power strip (110 Vac).
* Coax: 25 ft, 10 ft, 6 ft RG-58/U; 100 ft RG-8X
* Connectors and adapters: PL-259 to BNC, N, SO-239, barrel connectors, etc.
* Thomas Guide
* OCRACES Information Manual
* Fire extinguisher
* Small tool kit

Bag 3—Extended Operations, Mission Support, 3 to 7 days

* Large Backpack
* Items as required from Bag 1
* MREs (2 to 3 per day)
* Power Bars
* Water filter or purification tablets
* Grooming kit
* Personal medication
* Extra clothing
* Cold/wet-weather gear as required
* Hiking boots
* Tent
* Sleeping bag
* Sleeping pad
* Headlamp
* Plastic trash bags

Not in Bag, but optional if "car camping:"

* Cooking stove
* Cooking kit
* Fuel
* Extra water
* Lantern
* Small folding chair