here's a list I've seen a couple times
New Orleans relief: gear for going back into New Orleans area, adult
-purpose: short term search, recon,
-duration: 1-4 days
-obstacles: lack of resupply, hostile residents
-all items should be in waterproof bags/packageing, if possible
I. Worn clothing
II. Water
III. Food
IV. Rx
V. Hygiene
VI. Elements
VII. Environment
VIII. Light
IX. Fire
X. Signal
XI. Tools
XII. Protection
XIII. Options, extras, barterable
I. Worn items: (*): also worn will be protective vest and carried gear,etc. covered in detail in other categories
head: brimmed hat
Eyes: Sunglasses at minimum, protective sunglasses better
Ears:
Chest/arms: heatgear undershirt, long sleeve blouse, (*)
Hands: indiglo watch, gloves (latex for search), protective for clearing debris
Back: Backpack (*) with hydration system
Belt: holster, sheath, carry pouches(*)
Legs: Long pants (BDU’s, jeans), optional waterproof waders (heavy to carry if not used)
Feet: combination of protective boot and waterproof feature (i.e. either socks with waterproof boots; or Sealskin watersocks with other boot), exchange laces for 550 paracord
II. Water
Canteen or bottle with filter top, full with added Purifying tab
Extra filter
Purification tabs
Hydration system of backpack full, with added pur-tab
III. Food
Sealed, non-perishable (Met-Rx bars, others)
IV. Rx
Personal meds, Alcohol based hand sanitizer (large supply- conserve water for drinking), sanitary wipes (large amt), gauze, silk tape, antibiotic wound dressing (Neosporin), IMPPORTANT read guidance .pdf for recommended vaccinations and antibiotics (influenza, and likelihood of sewage contaminated wounds requiring high-dose penicillin, metronidazole), anti-diarrheal (morphine or codeine can serve as both anti-diarrheal and analgesic, otherwise add analgesic of choice to anti-diarrheal), feminine products if applicable
V. Hygeine
Toothbrush (gauze can substitute), toothpaste, bar soap, (sanitary wipes can serve as bathroom tissue)
VI. Elements
Sunscreen, insect repellant (esp to cover mosquitoes and fleas), insect netting for sleeping
VII. Environment (stench)
Full-face mask with filter (best); surgical mask with Vicks Vap-o-rub otherwise
VIII. Light
LEDs (small personal at minimum), batteries, headlamp for use when both hands occupied
IX. Fire
Waterproof strike anywhere matches in sealed container, Zippo lighter, Magnesium striker set with tinder
X. Signal
Cellular phones (unreliable at present), 2-way radios, extra batteries, detailed street map of New Orleans and surrounding areas with passable and impassable routes marked, pencils
XI. Tools
Knife (fixed blade), multi-tool, saw (folding), others: crowbar, axe, shovel
XII. Protection
Passive: remain aware, rotating watch; protective vest
Active: Rifle or Shotgun; handgun (all should be polymer or stainless to avoid rust), ammunition; pepper spray (potential use for animals)
XIII. Optional, extras, barterables
Extra socks, underwear, water, food, etc as space permits. Remember anything left in a vehicle is a target for theft.