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Pack Lists
24-Hour Pack | 48-Hour Pack | Optional equipment | Minimalist Pack | Gear-Head Pack
*Field Certification 24-Hour Pack
Always carry on your person:
  • Footwear appropriate for the season and the mission.
  • Layered system of clothing appropriate for 3 seasons.
    (rain/wind, insulation, underwear, hat)
  • Pocket knife.
  • Paper and pencil.
  • Personal identification.
  • Watch.
Whenever you leave the Unit vehicles for more than a few minutes you are required to carry the minimum equipment for your own safety. The 24-hour pack is intented to permit you to stay in the field for one 24-hour period without any resupply.
  1. Extra Clothing: rain gear, gloves, sweater, hat, gaiters.
  2. Compass, headlamp, batteries & spare bulb.
  3. 24-hour food supply with no cooking required, 2 liters of water, metal cup and a spoon.
  4. Matches in a waterproof container, candle or other fire starter.
  5. Sunglasses, sunscreen and chapstick.
  6. First aid kit: personal use items.
  7. Mirror and whistle.
  8. Tarp, tube tent or bivouac sack, sleeping pad.
  9. Comfort Items: toilet paper, etc.
  10. 25 feet of 1/8-inch nylon cord.
  11. 50 feet of flagging.
  12. Backpack large enough and strong enough to hold all of the above and still have room for Unit equipment. Should have strap system that would permit carrying a sleeping bag if required.
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*Field Certification 48-Hour Pack
In addition to the items contained in the 24-hour pack, you must include the following:
  1. Food and water: Hot meals for 2 days and extra water.
  2. Sleeping bag.
  3. Toilet kit.
  4. Tent or tarp.
  5. Extra Clothing: pants, shirt and socks.
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*Optional Equipment
Items that may be useful or increase comfort:
  • Repair Kit for various equipment, Sewing Kit.
  • Reading material, cards.
  • Change of clothing.
  • Additional personal items.
  • Ski/hiking poles.
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*Minimalist and Gear-Head
This section will contain selected lists from unit members detailing their own pack contents. The purpose of this section is to provide newer members with additional ideas and options for putting together their packs.
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