GRAB BAG
GRAB BAG
Always Have It With You
You should always carry a small backpack of emergency supplies when you travel to the field. The contents of this “grab bag” will depend on your mission and location, but at a minimum you should have:
Water and food for an extra 24 hours
Warm clothes
Personal first-aid supplies
Personal medication for an extra 24 hours
Back-up corrective eyewear if needed
Hat and sun protection
Communication devices
Power supply to re-charge your communication devices.
ID
Some emergency money.
The bag should be small enough to fit at your feet in a vehicle.
If the bag is too big or too heavy, you won’t carry it around with you.
Always wear good shoes or boots,
You should always wear good footwear, even on short field trips.
If your vehicle breaks down or if you are caught in an incident, you may have to travel long distances on foot, run, or walk in difficult terrain.