Whats in your rescue kit?

Rocky Mountain Rescue on my speed dial.

WhiskeyDan wrote:Hello all, I've been learning around self rescue and started putting together a kit that I can have while climbing. I'd like some feed back on the kit that I have so far, and any recommendations for anything else. What do you/would you carry in your rescue kit? 2 - Prussiks (1-5mm cord, and 1-sterling hollow block) 1 - 15' 7mm cordelette 1 - Knife 1 - tibloc 1 - SMC Descending Ring Thanks for your input

According to this book, this is the recommended loadout for any standard (passing the knot, counter-balance rappel, etc.) self-rescue situation:

• (2) Munter compatible lockers
• (4) Locking carabiners (SM/MD)
• (2) 6-7mm 20-22 ft. coordalettes (though you could get creative here, and substitute with slings and what not)
• (2) 5-7mm autoblocks for ascending a line
• Small knife
• They recommend carrying oval shaped biners for 3:1/5:1 raising systems as they provide less friction but I don't think they're necessary. I carry a few as racking biners for stoppers anyway and could easily move stuff around if I ever needed them.

This is by the book though. I pretty much carry this same thing minus a second coordalette. I'm climbing 5.9 and below on gear though so the weight isn't as much of an issue for me. Obviously if you are pushing the grades or climb 5.11+, some of these items may not seem as appealing to bring along.

A headlamp, a knife, prussic stuff and enough clothes so you'll probably be alive in the morning or not get so cold you can't do things.

two sam splints, ace wrap, pot, and some condoms in case you need to bivy

Shovel and cross...

I typically use a cinch which can be clipped or unclipped from a weighted rope. A tibloc is handy for 3:1 or whatever. I used to carry a salewa ascender, but it's missing now. An alum. screw link. I sometimes use a big runner w/two skinny rap rings as a belt for 3rd rope escapes or whatever. Some water-knotted nylon runners if I think bail might happen. While I carry a knife in my bag, I never do so on the climb. If you need to cut a rope or runner, you can use friction and it works scarily fast.

Hank Caylor wrote:PERCOCETS!!!!

Then I have to bring along some whiskey to wash it down so I get the full affect, then the whole damn kit becomes just too heavy and bulky for me.