Minus33 has proudly supported Search & Rescue groups across the country since 2017 by supplying SAR Warming Kits that help teams provide aid to people who are lost, injured, or in imminent danger outdoors. Many hikers and outdoor adventurers are unprepared for unexpected injuries, getting lost, or sudden weather changes that can force them to spend extended time outside or overnight in cold conditions.

Too often, people head out on what they expect to be a simple day hike without packing spare dry clothing, insulating layers, water, or other emergency gear. In cold and wet environments, these situations can quickly become dangerous or even fatal.

To help support rescue efforts, Minus33 recycles gently-worn returns and garments with minor defects into “SAR Kits.” Each kit contains a Merino wool base layer top and bottom, wool hat, wool socks, and wool gloves. Together, these items create a head-to-toe warming system designed to be applied to patients in the field to help prevent or delay hypothermia during emergency response situations.