A lightweight and highly portable search kit for use in counter-terrorist tasks and other tactical situations, Allen-Vanguard's Special Operations (SO) Search Kit gives personnel the capability to deploy with a compact but comprehensive range of search equipment. All the equipment is contained in a specifically designed backpack that offers a comfortable ergonomic design combined with the practicality of equipment stowage. The equipment is laid out and designed to enable personnel to gain access to the required grouping of equipment quickly and easily. The SO Search Kit includes: head and handheld flashlights, search mirrors, telescopic arms, miniature visual search equipment, binoculars, compact camera night vision, IR illuminator (enhanced kit only), socket set, screw drivers, cordless drill and bits, other tools, coveralls, gloves, goggles, markers, ties, tapes, and more.