Not really survival gear, but be prepared for what area you are traveling and what it will take to get out should the shit hit the fan.
Say it's a roadside, sidecountry lap day. Beacon, shovel, probe are the basics you should be carrying and so should your partners. Everyone should also know how to use 'em. For a day outing in the backcountry, in addition to the above, water, food, first aid kit, and I like to bring a warm layer. Down or Prima loft. Should someone get injured a warm layer can be critical. Having a candle can warm a snowcave up by 5 degrees. Doesn't sound like much, but if you have to hole up, it can make a huge difference.
Basically though, you want to carry stuff that is appropriate for the adventure you are going on.
Knowledge about how to travel in avalanche terrain is a must for any of these scenarios. Without that everything else is moot.
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