RECOMMENDED LIST FOR FIELD GEAR
We use a lot of military equipment in our survival gear make-up, not because of militancy but because it is tough and it works. Let's look at reality for a second: if you have a farm, during a long-term crises you are going to have to patrol your property. Farms will become a magnet to people who didn't prepare, and they may want to take what you have.
With this fact in mind, you must know that there is a difference between"Patrol Gear">and a "Bug Out Bag". This list encompasses Patrol Gear and should not be confused with the contents of a Bug Out Bag(which is a separate list).
This list is not the last word on the subject; it is a basic list. Add or delete items so that your team's kits work for you in your area of the country or world. This is what works for us.
| ITEMS ON WEB GEAR AND IN BUTTPACK | |
| 1 | L.B.E. (pistol belt with suspenders) OR L.B.V., and butt-pack |
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Full Canteen with cup, "Ranger stove" and canteen cover |
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Water purification supplies |
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Individual first aid kit, including aspirin and Band-Aids (see individual first aid kits list) |
| 2 | Traumedic bandages and carry case (two will fit in one case) |
| 1 | Personal sewing kit |
| 1 | Locking carabiner |
| 1 | Poncho, military-grade (will also be used as shelter) |
| 1 | Compass (and maps) |
| 1 | Mini notepad and pencil (pens smear when wet) |
| 1 | Handheld radio (CB or needed freq.) |
| 1 | Flashlight, with blue lens (extra batteries and spare bulb) -remember that topo map contour lines and inner compass markings disappear under red light |
| 1 | Fire starter (any type: matches, Bic, magnesium, etc) |
| 2 | Trioxane fuel tab (or equiv.) |
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Survival-style knife or other quality sharp knife (k-bar, Gerber, Rinaldi, etc) |
| 1 roll | Vinyl electrical tape |
| 1 | Pistol in holster |
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Battle rifle magazine pouch and extra magazines (LBV chest mag pockets are fine) |
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Full meal (MRE or equiv.) |
| ITEMS IN/ON RUCK SACK | |
| 1 | Backpack (OD or other subdued color) |
| 1 | Mess kit with knife, fork and spoon (or equivalent if wanted) |
| 1 | Canteen and cover (1 or 2 quart at your option) |
| 1 | Rappelling harness and heavy gloves |
| 1 | Sleeping gear and ground pad |
| 2 pr | Heavy socks and underwear (in ziplock plastic bag) |
| 1 roll | Toilet paper (in plastic bag) |
| 3 | Plastic trash bags, large size |
| 1 tube | Camouflage, military or commercial in assorted colors |
| 50 ft | Multi-purpose cord |
| 50 ft | Stranded paracord |
| 6 | Trioxane fuel tabs (or equiv.) |
| 1 | Personal hygiene kit (soap, toothbrush, etc) |
| 1 | Military-style can opener |
| 2 roll | Personal sized rolls of OD trip wire and alarm (your discretion) |
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Your share of the team medic's bag (on clip on outside of ruck) (see "Team Medic's List and Setup" in separate article) |
| 1 | Fire starter (any type: matches, Bic, magnesium, etc) |
| 1 pr | Binoculars (one pair per three people) |
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Extra ammo and mags |
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Bug repellent, plastic bottle (as needed, high DEET content preferred) |
| FOOD | |
| 1 ea. | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks |
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EQUIPMENT (to be distributed for carry among members) |
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WINTER ADDITIONS |
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| @1 | Tent or lean-to (as needed at your discretion) |
| @1 | Winter hat (with ear flaps) |
| @1 pr | Gloves and liners |
| @1 pr | Cold weather boots |
| @1 | Winter coat and liner |
| @1 | Intermediate cold sleeping bag |
| @1 | Poncho liner |
| @1 pr | Thermal underwear |
| @ | Hand warmers |
| WEAPONS | |
| 1 | Medium range rifle (5.56, 7.62, etc... 7.62x39 preferred) |
| 1 | Pistol (any caliber) |
| @1 | .22cal rifle, High quality (Ruger 10/22 preferred) |
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Ammo and extra mags for all weapons |
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Slings or holsters for all weapons |
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Field cleaning kit and tools |
| FIELD DRESS | |
| 1 | T-shirt |
| 1 | Shirt, fatigue |
| 1 pr | Pants, fatigue |
| 1 pr | Padded socks (type according to season) |
| 1 pr | Good boots (style according to season) |
| 1 | Fatigue hat (style at your option) |
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The above list is a minimum recommendation . Bring any additional items you wish, but remember: you bring it, you carry it. Items with the symbol " @ " beside them are only brought as needed. |
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