Training Videos
SAR Guys Introduction Ep. 12Search and Rescue - Modular Backpack Ep. 13SAR Guys Backpack First Aid Module Ep. 14What we wear on a Search and Rescue mission. Ep 15SAR Guys Backpack Flashlight And Battery Module Ep. 16SAR Guys Backpack Gloves Pens and Module Ep. 17Simple and lightweight, what we carry to start fires. Ep. 18SAR Guys Backpack Cooking Module Ep. 19SAR Guys: The Right Knife Ep. 20SAR Guys TW200 Ep. 21SAR guys Backpack Ditch Bag Ep. 22SAR Guys Backpack Odds and Ends Ep.23
This will change the way you think about Chest Harness for SAR forever Ep. 24
Search and Rescue Team Dynamics Ep.25
Lance and Kelli Compare their Search and Rescue Backpacks Ep. 26
GPS - 3 things you must know for search and rescue. Ep 30
Six Lessons Learned about SAR Ep. 31
SAR Guys - Be Fire Safe Ep. 32
What to do if you get lost in the woods Ep. 33
An in-depth look at the modifications we made to our TW 200s for Search and Rescue. Ep. 34
SAR Guys describe a portable latrine Ep. 35
Emergency shelter for search and rescue. Ep. 36
How we use machetes in search and rescue Ep. 37
Deployed Logix USAR Load-Bearing Harness Review Ep. 38
Search and Rescue Mission Pre Deployment Checklist Ep. 39
SAR Guys Psychological Health Ep. 40
How to use a tracking stick Ep. 43
Tracking Dogs and Drones Ep. 44
Are You Physically Fit Enough to Deploy on a Mission? Ep. 45
How to package and carry a Stokes Litter for Search and Rescue. Ep. 46
How to set up the Traverse Rescue Mule II Litter Wheel Ep. 47
TW 200 - Yikes! I don't think I have enough fuel to get home! Ep. 49
SAR Guys - What's in your (motorcycle) tool bag? Ep. 50
Starting a Fire for warmth on a SAR mission Ep. 51
Collecting Firewood in a Wet Environment
Various Ways to Signal for Search and Rescue Ep. 53
Radio Basics for Search and Rescue Teams using Motorola or Baofeng radios Ep 56
Why can't you hear me on the radio? Ep 57
What to or not to do on the Search and Rescue Radio Frequencies Ep. 58
Passport System for Tracking Searchers Ep 59
A Simple Explanation of Compass Declination Ep 60
Basic GPS Functions Part 1 Ep 61
Basic GPS Functions Part 2 Waypoints Ep 62
Basic GPS Functions Part 3 Tracks Ep 63
What do Map Contour Lines Represent? EP 64
We Don't use maps in Search and Rescue! EP 65
Harbor Freight Motorcycle Trailer we use for Search and Rescue EP 66
How we use, or don't use Trekking Poles in Search and Rescue. EP 67
Configuring Data Fields on Garmin Rino GPS. EP 68
Garmin Rino Basic Settings for Search and Rescue. EP 69
Making a Hasty Harness with webbing. EP 70
GPS Exercises you can do at home to prepare for a SAR mission EP 71
Using Flagging to mark trails during a Search and Rescue Mission EP 72
This Week Lance explains what he carries in his Cooking Module. These items don’t get used all that often so remember plan according to the needs of your team, policy of your organization, and specifics of the mission. The great part of modules is that you can leave this out of our bag if you’re doing a hasty search that will not require you to be gone very long, or too far away from command.
Below are links to some of the products we like to use in our Cooking module.
This week Joe talks about the knives he finds most useful on SAR missions.
Here are links to Joe's choices for knives to carry on SAR Missions:
The clothes we wear on a search and rescue mission can make a huge difference on the way we perform. Our clothing and comfort must not be a distraction when we are out on the trail looking for someone. Joe and Lance talk about the evolution of gear they wear from hats to shoes and everything in between in the video published this week. . Here are links to some of the gear we wear on searches: We highly recommend you go to a store where you can try out various shoes before purchasing one. Just for reference here is a link to the shoes Joe wears:
Merino wool base layer mens long johns
You need to build your first aid kit to match your own skills and training. On our SAR team we always deploy in groups of two or more searchers so we plan our first aid kits with the group think in mind. In this weeks video Lance talks about his first aid kit.
Below are links to some of the products we like to use in our First Aid modules.
Outdoor Products Ultimate Dry Sack
Swiss Safe Gold Emergency Mylar Blanket
Modular Backpack Ep. 13In this weeks video Lance explains what a modular packing system is and the benefits for packing your SAR gear this way. Each person will have to determine what gear they carry according to the stipulations of their organization and the needs of their area. While packing always be reminded that SAR is a team effort, so you don't have to pack too heavy with extras. We have to remember this is not bushcraft survival, or through backpacking. Below are links to some of the products we like to use in our Modular System overview. Amazon links to some of the products we use: