Hey Guys,
What do we need for the SULE class? I know there is a list of optional gear on the classes description page, but i just want to make sure we all have proper gear so we have a good time in the class.
Things I'm curious about:
- The Pack. how big should it be? what features should it have?
- LBE - how much gear/load are we expecting to have accessible immediately?
- Hydration. do we pack hydration for the task or do we have breaks to get a drink?
- What stuff goes in the pack? (med gear, ammo, food, robot ninja, wii and flat screen?)
- communications? use radios (motorola talkabout?) or megaphone and smoke signals?
thoughts? shopping time?
Hello
Logistical Preparation:
Nice to haves:
Spare Rifle: Should your primary permanently fail so you can complete the evaluation. See pistol below.
Pistol: optional but recommended for transitions should your rifle fail. If your rifle permanently fails during this event you will be expected to complete this event with your pistol as a penance. A loaner rifle may be available for your next mission.
Moisture Wicking T-shirt and socks: made of DuPont Cool-Max©, polyester or the equivalent to wick sweat away from your skin to keep you drier and more comfortable. For socks this will help reduce blisters.
FRS two-way radio: radios will be provided to keep communications between the teams but if you prefer your own radio and accessories like an ear bud, boom microphone etc this will be on you.
Small binoculars or monocular: may come in handy for reconnaissance.
Global positioning system: For navigation, friendly location, and location of enemy.
Recommend/Prescribed Load Out:
On your person:*Rifle (with tactical light) & optic recommended.
*Load Bearing Equipment/Fighting Load Carrier with >five (5) rifle magazines, pistol magazines optional, >two (2) quart water source, cutting tool, flashlights, first aid kit, etc.
*Gun belt (optional) with pistol holster, knife etc.
Inside your pack :*Pack only needs to be book bag sized 1500 - 2000 cubes.
*Second load of ammunition. Ideally, another 5-6 rifle magazines filled. Second best is on stripper clips and lastly in cartons.
*Food, ration, snacks, trail mix, power bar/gels, etc.
*Second water source
*Warming layers
*Weapons maintenance gear.
*Ear & eye protection easily accessible (top pocket)
*Medical tape
*Small roll of duct tape
*Chemical/cylume light sticks
*Small towel or Shamagh for general purpose
*Spare pair of socks
*Spare T-shirt
*Miscellaneous personal items of your choice
This is the North Face Terra 35 and holds 2,150 cubes of cargo, its actually compact, streamlined and very comfortable. You can use this for multiple purposes versus a military type pack and they are priced competively on the internet.
You've probably seen these a lot and they are known as "3 Day Assault Packs." Eagle Industries was the first but there are many, many knock offs so you can pay very little for a copy. They are very utilitarian but not as comfortable as a recreational type pack like the North Face. They also hold about 2,000 cubes.
Either will do and your pack is your home away from home until you get...home.
I wil publish better pics and details later.