Backpacking Safety Equipment

• two map-sets showing the area being traveled through
• one compass per participant
• satellite phone with spare battery
• bear spray
• bear-banger sound makers and flares
• signaling mirror
• first-aid kit
• blister management kit
• equipment repair kit
• copies of client medical information, contact information, and health-care insurance provider
• 24-48 hours of emergency rations depending on route

Sea Kayaking Safety Equipment

• map-set showing surrounding terrain for evacuation purposes
• compass
• satellite phone with spare battery
• one VHF marine radio
• one emergency strobe light
• one spare paddle per kayak
• one personal flotation device per person
• one bilge pump per boat
• one spray skirt per boat
• one kayak tow system per guide
• emergency warm-up kit
• bear spray
• bear-banger sound maker and flares
• signaling mirror
• first-aid kit
• blister management kit
• equipment repair kit
• kayak repair kit
• copies of client medical information, contact information, and health-care insurance provider
• 48 hours of emergency rations