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Post by judomayhem on Dec 24, 2016 1:04:55 GMT -5
Saw the vids promoting it, but not the much vaunted packing list. Anyone willing to cut/paste here?
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Post by Hawkeye on Dec 24, 2016 12:58:56 GMT -5
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Post by judomayhem on Dec 25, 2016 1:27:56 GMT -5
This list contains minimum requirements – students may bring more. This list is also subject to change so stay tuned.
With the exception of the street clothes, all clothing and gear should be in earth tones – browns, greens, khaki, gray, black. Camouflage is fine as well. If that is not possible then darker colors are preferred. However, we will work with what students have color-wise.
It is very important that all the below items accompany each student.
Clothing
Running shoes/light hikers, – 1 pr
“Street Clothes” (civilian clothing) 1 set
Long Pants (BDU type preferred) 2
Long Sleeve Shirt (BDU type preferred – earth tones) 2
Boots – 1 pr (two is preferred)
Socks – 4 pr
T-shirt – 4
Belt
Knit cap/watch cap – 1
Hat with bill (baseball or boonie) 1
Bandanna – 1
Sweater, Hoodie, or fleece jacket – 1
Waterproof/resistant rain coat – 1
Long underwear – 1 set
Personal Hygiene
Plastic trowel ($1 at Walmart)
Toilet paper in ziplock bag
Toothbrush/paste
Soap
Towel
Comb (if needed)
Foot powder
Spare glasses if worn
One bottle fresh water purification tablets (or water filter)
BooBoo kit (ziplock bag with some bandaids, Neosporin, 2×2 gauze, tape)
Small sewing kit (needle and thread some large safety pins)
10’ of duct tape
Gear
Military style poncho or tarp at least 5’x6’ (this will be home for much of the course)
Cordage – similar to 550 cord in size – 20’
Ground cloth at least 2’x5’ (old shower curtain, piece of 3mil plastic, etc)
Wool blanket or light sleeping bag
4 ea Large Contractor grade trash bags
Water containers totaling at least one gallon (two one quart canteens and a 2 qt juice bottle would work)
Canteen cup or small metal pot
Rucksack (large enough to carry all gear)
Means to carry water and ammo separate from rucksack – LBE/LCE, Tac vest, or day pack will work – even a school backpack
12 MREs (civilian MREs are fine)
Rifle, 4 magazines and 100 rounds (we can work around this if necessary)
Rifle cleaning kit (rod, patches, oil, toothbrush at minimum)
Sturdy pocket knife
Clear glasses if prescription glasses not worn
Watch
Compass
Pencils, pens, notebook (small)
Small flashlight and spare batteries
2 Bic-type lighters
Camo face net or camouflage cream/stick
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Optional (but nice to have)
Gloves(like Mechanics gloves)
Poncho liner
Another poncho or tarp
Water filter
Sleeping Pad (blue ones from Walmart are okay if you cannot get a green one)
FRS radio and spare batteries
Red or blue lens flashlight/led light
Headlamp (with red light preferred)
100’ 550 cord
Sheath knife
Multi tool
Ziplock bags – gallon and quart sized
Small binoculars or pocket scope
Vaseline cotton balls
Outer coat – field jacket, Carhartt, etc – something rugged.
Rain pants
Waterproof/Gore-Tex boots
Folding stool
Solar Shower Bag
Small mirror
tweezers
Additional food – jerky, granola bars, protein bars, instant oatmeal, ramen, etc.
Any patrolling gear or equipment (excepting prohibited items – see below) student plans to use after the course – we can train with what you have.
Tent, cooler, chair for base camp (although we won’t be there much)
PROHIBITED ITEMS – Do NOT bring:
Select fire/full auto weapons
Suppressors / “silencers”
Any pyrotechnics including Tannerite, smoke grenades, flares, explosives of any kind.
Alcohol, marijuana or other illicit substances
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36
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