created May 24, 2010
modified December 27, 2011
Suggested Go-Kit Supplies
Use this list as a guide or memory jogger only -
no one could or would carry all this and still call it a "Go-Kit"
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* Radio, 2 meter * Radio, 220 * Radio, 440 * Radio, HF * Radio, 6 meter * Speaker mikes/headsets * Speakers * Earphones * Battery packs for each radio * NiCad packs for each radio * Multi-Outlet Power Strips * Self-Contained Power Backup Units |
* 12V battery * 5/8 wave whip antenna * Rubber duck mag-mount antenna * 2-M/220/440 mag-mount antenna(s) * Patch cords * Adapters * Extension cords * GMRS/FRS transceivers * Anderson® Power Poles * Surge-Protected Power Strips * CB Radio |
* 3-prong to 2-prong adapter * Spare fuses * Scanner * Repeater directory * Cell phone * GPS * APRS * Slow-Scan Transceivers * Rig-Runner(s) * Ham Radio Plates on Vehicle * ARRL® Net Directory |
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* DMV license * FCC Amateur license * FCC GMRS license * Disaster Service Worker card * Pens * Clipboard * Notepaper/pads * Laptop * Mini-MAGlite® for directing traffic |
* Message forms * Log sheets * Rosters/phone lists * Personal ID Badges * ARES® uniform * ARES® vehicle placard * Maps * UPS * ARES® ID Card * ICS Forms |
* Binoculars/spotting scope * Anemometer * Hygrometer * Thermometer * Compass * Camera * ARES® Field Manual * Bullhorn |
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* Screwdriver, slotted * Screwdriver, Phillips * Pliers * Needle nose pliers * Wire cutters * Small hammer * Socket wrenches * Tower Belt |
* Electrical tape * Hookup wire * Wire stripper * Alligator clips * Jumper cables * Ropes * Hacksaw * Cable ties |
* Crowbar * Super Glue * Allen wrenches * Duct tape * VOM * SWR meter (HF/VHF) * Soldering iron/solder |
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* Underwear * Shirts * Pants * Socks (wool) * Socks (cotton) * Shoes * Cap (wool) * Cap (visor or hat) * Gloves (wool) * Gloves (leather) * Jacket |
* Sweater * Poncho/rain suit * Deodorant * Toothbrush/paste * Shampoo * Mouthwash * Dental floss * Vaseline®/hand lotion, oil * Razor blades * Sewing kit * Hearing Aid(s) w/Spare batteries |
* Facial tissue * Insect repellant * Sunglasses * Spare eyeglasses * Spare contact lenses, supplies * Hairbrush/comb * Sunscreen * Feminine hygiene items * Baby powder * Mirror |
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* Gauze pads, 4" * Antiseptic cream (with anesthetic) * Alcohol * Hydrogen peroxide * Elastic wraps * Burn cream * Anti-bacterial wipes * Nuprin®/Advil®/Aspirin * Tylenol® * New Skin® |
* Cloth tape * Gloves, latex * Gloves, vinyl * Gloves, Nitrile * Anti-diarrhea medication * Laxative * Anti-gas/anti-acid * (3) Triangular Bandages * Scissors * Tweezers * Mirror * Nail clippers |
* Cough Drops * Throat lozenges * Instant cold pack * Instant heat pack * Prescription meds * (2) Tongue Depressor Blades * Dust/bacterial mask * Thermometer * Band aids * Cotton Balls * Safety pins |
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* Tent * Ground cloth/tarp * Lantern (electric/fuel) * Sleeping bags * Blankets * Sheets, pillow cases * Waterproof matches * Cigarette lighter |
* Generator/fuel * Small broom * Shovel/ax/hatchet * Garbage bags, ties * Clothespins * Safety pins * Portable broadcast radio * Plastic Sheeting |
* Candles/chemical light sticks * A-B-C-type Fire extinguisher * Alarm clock * Space blankets * Portable toilet * Carbon monoxide detector * Compass |
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* Paper/plastic plates, bowls * Paper/plastic cups * Plastic utensils * Manual Can opener |
* Bottle opener * Swiss army knife * Sterno stove/fuel * Hibachi/fuel |
* Cook pots * Aluminum foil * Plastic wrap * Zip-Lock bags |
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* Soap, antibacterial * Soap, hand * Soap, liquid * Pet litter |
* Towels, paper * Towels, cloth * Diapers * Toilet paper (in Zip-Lok bag) |
* Water purification tablets/bleach * Baby wipes |
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* Canned meat/fish * Canned vegetables/fruit * Canned macaroni, spaghetti * Canned beans/chili * Canned pudding * Canned baby formula * Canned pet food |
* Juice * Peanut butter * Jelly * Cheese spread * Dried fruit * Trail mix/granola/nuts * Snacks/candy bars |
* Sugar/sweeteners * Powdered milk, creamer * Salt/pepper * Water (2 gal/person/day) * MREs (military survival rations) |
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* Flashlights * Headlamp * Safety helmet * Dust mask * Ear Plugs |
* Gloves, leather * Goggles * Chemical light sticks * Whistle * Red Cross Course Certification Cards |
* Knife * Batteries (sizes for all uses) * 2-million Candlepower Spotlight |
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* County Street-Level Atlas * (4) cans of Pennzoil Fix-A-Flat® * 4-way Lug Wrench * Small Tool Kit * 3-in-1 Lighter Socket Adapter |
* 12 VDC 275 PSI Compressor * (5) Highway flares * Tarp * Automobile Accident Reports * 12-volt Reading Lamp |
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* Birth Certificate ** * Marriage Certificate ** * Passport ** * Insurance Papers ** * Stocks and Bonds ** * Immunization Papers ** * Cash (including change) * Checks and Traveler Checks |
* Driver's License ** * Social Security Card ** * Wills ** * Deeds ** * Household Inventory Lists ** * Credit Card Account Numbers ** * Personal Identification Cards * 1 Credit Card |


