Sandoval County ARES Grab and Go Kit Check List
BEING READY TO GO HELPS SPEED COMMUNICATIONS

The majority of these items should be kept in a "Ready Box" so
that all you need to do is pick up the box and you will be ready
to go. You might also consider the items on the extended list for
inclusion in this ready box. This list is designed to allow you to
stay in the field for up to 72 hours. Label everything with name.

I. Basic Complement
· 2 meter HT plus 12 hours worth of batteries (a
dual band 2M/440 is better) plus removable
Mobile with power even better..
· Consider a waterproof bag to protect it from the
elements
· Full-size (1/4 or 5/8 wave) antenna for better performance
and a magnetic mount antenna
· AC to DC adapter and auto cigarette lighter plug cable
to power HT
· Remote speaker/microphone or headset
· Headphones (or earphone) with correct connector to
plug into radio, for use in noisy areas
· Extra coax for antenna and connectors and adapters
for radio, plus electrical and duct tape
· Thomas Guide Map book, Roads of NM or other local
maps
· Repeater listing frequency directory
· Users manual for your radios or cheat sheets
· Message forms, writing pads, pens and clipboard,
logbook, SCARES SOP manual
· SCARES badge, copy of FCC license
· An ARES jacket, hat, vest or other identifying article.
· Appropriate clothes for the weather, terrain and duration.
· Dress to stay warm and dry.
· Hat, sunglasses and sun block during warm sunny
weather or snowy, cold weather.
· Food, water, and needed medicines for at least 12
hours
· First Aid Kit, with First Aid and CPR training?
· Night time gear, flash, light extra batteries and bulb,
reflective vest, chemical type flares in vehicle
· Small tool kit, spare tire , gas / water shut off tools?
 II. Extended List
·Second radio with 12 hours of battery
power
·Base station antenna i.e.. J-pole and
mounting hardware
· 50 feet of coax with connectors
· Scanner radio and frequency list of local public
safety agencies
· Large 12 volt battery, Gel or deep cycle,
charger, 100 feet of AC power cord, large
gauge , spare fuses for inline fuses on radio,
power speaker, headphones and microphone
AC/DC charger cords for cell phone
· Poster paper, markers and tape for signs
· Hard-hat for your head
· 3-way electrical adapter (for 2 prong outlets)
· Whistle
· Waterproof paper , lots of post it notes
III. Personal gear (short duration)
· snacks high calorie with protein
· liquid refreshment - at least 1 gallon of water!
· throat lozenges or gum
· 3 day supply personal medicine
· pain reliever aspirin/ motrin/ tylenol/ antacids
· extra pair of prescription glasses
· sunglasses and lens cleaner
IV. Personal gear (long duration)
· foul weather gear (it might rain?!)
· 3 day supply of drinking water and food
· mess kit with cleaning kit & can opener
· first aid kit
· sleeping bag
· toilet articles
· alarm clock
· flashlight with extra batteries, candles, waterproof
matches
· 3 day change of clothes·