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OPERATIONAL LINKS FOR REEK SUNDAY

"NEW JEEP"

EQUIPMENT

TEAM MEMBERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE ON THE MOUNTAIN WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING.

• Rucksack (adequate to hold personal gear and possibly some team equipment so a capacity of. 45-55L)
• Waterproof jacket/ Over trousers.
• Hi Viz vest. - Team supplied
• Mountain boots.
• Helmet (with personal details, blood group etc) - Team supplied
• Thermal layers.
• Gloves/extra socks.
• Warm hat or buff.
• Fleece/down layers.. (you may be sitting in the cold/wet for extended periods)
• Sling/Karibiner. - Team supplied
• Personal first aid kit.
• Fluid
• Spare food (enough for 24hrs operation time on mountain)
• Compass. (pref silva, type 4)
• Bivvy bag (to be stowed when operating with helicopter)
• Ground mat/sleeping mat.
• Head torch/spare battery/spare bulb.
• Whistle.

The following are non essential but recommended.

• Flask.
• Pen/paper or Waterproof Paper + Pencil
• Mobile phone (with at least one I.C.E. "In Case of Emergency" number.
• Watch.
• Gaiters.
• Walking poles.
• Emergency long life food rations (cling film wrapped)

Optional Equipment:

• GPS
• Digital Camera
• Hand warmers
• Water filter bottle
• Cable ties
• Spare laces
• Cigarette Lighter
• Needle and Thread

Remember:

• My own safety comes first.
• My teammates safety comes second.
• Look out for both my own and teams safety.
• Report any observed safety hazards.
• If my health or fitness levels are poor, I tell the team leader
• I am always appropriately dressed + equipped for the event in which I am taking part