“Go Kit” Recommendation
Go Kit” Recommendation
A matrix has been provided to help you in the creation of your own “Go-Kit”. Each person will have item that are important to them based upon the way in which they choose to operate. We hope this matrix that has been put together by members of the Northland ARES, will help you to create your kit
“Go Kit” Matrix
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ITEM |
Weather Spotting |
Amateur Radio Gear |
24 Hour Response |
Extended Response |
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2- Meter Handheld |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Extra Batteries for Hand Held |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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VHF Mobile Transceiver |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Flash Light |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Extra Batteries for Flashlight |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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First Aid Kit |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Extra power supply |
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X |
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Extra Coax and Connectors |
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X |
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Maps |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Medications |
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X |
X |
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Water |
X |
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X |
X |
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Power bars |
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X |
X |
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Insurance Card |
X |
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X |
X |
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Foul Weather Gear |
X |
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X |
X |
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Personal Hygiene |
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x |
“Go Kit” Matrix Continued
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ITEM |
Weather Spotting |
Amateur Radio Gear |
24 Hour Response |
Extended Response |
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Field Mount Antenna |
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X |
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Whistle |
X |
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X |
X |
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Compass/GPS |
X |
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X |
X |
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Reflective Clothing |
X |
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X |
X |
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Paper & Pencil/Pen |
X |
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X |
X |
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Digital Camera |
X |
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Identification |
X |
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X |
X |
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Tool Kit/Multi-tool |
X |
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X |
X |
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MRE |
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X |
X |
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Northland ARES Hat |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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