Equipment Needed For Tracking

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Remember, this is a list for equipment you will need during a search; not for training. For training you should bring the bare necessities such as a harness, long line, regular lead and training collar, articles, flags/markers, radios, pleanty of water and dishes required for both you and your dog, and a snack for yourself if necessary.

Equipment Needed For Tracking:

• Water for handler and dog
  
• fold up water dish for dog
  
• map and compass
  
• radio and batteries
  
• flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
  
• head lamp
  
• bell or orange vest on dog
  
• cold light stick
  
• bug repellent for handler and dog
  
• set of extra clothing
  
• supplies to build a fire (water proof matches)
  
• first aid kit for handler and dog
  
• leathermen
  
• survayers flagging (to mark evidence)
  
• bags/envelopes for evidence
  
• comfy, good packsack or cruisers vest
  
• flares
  
• sleeping bag
  
• "survival pack"
  
• survival book (what you can and can't eat)
  
• "survival saw"
  
• ball or toy to play with dog
  
• notebook and pen