Improvised Litter

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Useful to transport injured or unconscious victims

Webbing Litter

  • Use 2x15' webbing tied in large loop with water knots
  • Set out 6 webbing loops, two near the neck, two in the center and two near the knees
  • Clip carabiner in middle loops, use the other loops as handles
  • Improvised Litter webbinglitter.png
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acNfPT1UBhk

    Rope Litter

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1PYnel1g14

    Lockerby Litter

    An improved version of the rope litter. Looks complicated at first, but actually quite simple and can be built in minutes. Effectively using the rope to create a hammock. Can be padded for comfort of the patient. Carriers can wear a double sling over one shoulder and carabiner the sling right into several loops of the litter.