Jay's Loadout Breakdown

The Packing List

I’ve been asked several times today for a packing list from this recent outing so here you go…

LBE (Crossfire DZ Rig):

• Field knife

• Rifle mags x6

• Headlamp

• Camo cream

• Cordage

• Radio with mic

• Water x2L and water tabs

• Nesting cup/lid

• Rifle cleaning kit

• Hygiene kit

• Field stove w/fuel tabs/lighter

• Snacks/MRE Entree/spoon

• Fire kit

• Wool socks x1 pair

• Wool watch cap

• Wool Gloves

• Signal Panel

• Chem lights

• Coffe/electrolytes

• Batteries

• IFAK w/TQ

• Sniper veil

Daypack (Crossfire Daypack Lid):

• Shell jacket

• Puff jacket

• Night Vision

• Tarp w/pegs/bungees

• Snacks

• Chem sticks

• Helmet

• Sit pad

• Water 1L

• Wool socks x1 pair

• Mylar blanket

On my person:

• BDU top/bottom

• Long Underwear bottoms

• Belt

• Wool socks

• Underwear

• T-shirt

• Work gloves

• Boonie hat

• Boots

• Map/Compass/notebook (left pant cargo pocket)

• Admin line (lighter/whistle/red pen light) (right BDU shirt pocket)

• Booboo kit (right pant cargo pocket)

• Pocket knife (right pant hand pocket)

• Bandana

• Watch

• Eyepro

• Rifle

• Magazine

And that is the complete package!

*Minuteman Notes; Some context here before the kids in the comments start going on about having too much stuff, travel light/freeze at night, or whatever else they get hurt about. First, I’m not in the military and dont have to abide by any gear lists provided to me, I get to pack whatever i want and I base those choices based on weather, terrain, purpose, experience, skill, threat/risk levels, and possible contingencies.

Weather wise high temps were 42° with forcasted lows of 33° with intermittent rain and 10-15mph winds. It had been raining for about 24 hrs beforehand and mother nature even tried for some May snow. So it was muddy, wet, and chilly.

My goal was twofold, goal #1 was to follow game trails and the edges of woodlands looking for deer sheds. Goal #2 was to lay out the LandNav portion of my upcoming field challenge that I’m hosting (If I expect the participants to do it in full kit I’d better be able to do it myself). So I planned (and was prepared) to be out all day and possibly the night.

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