The Three Lines of Gear
*Note: the following is simply a guideline for how gear should be layered and worn. You may find somethings go better elsewhere. It's ultimately up to whatever works for you.
1st Line - Basic survival gear.
This is the gear that you carry specifically on your body and in your pockets. Theory being that if you're down to nothing but the clothes on your back you can keep yourself alive and make your way back to safety.
compass
map of your area of operation
map protractor
folding knife
field dressing
basic survival kit
matches
water purification tablets
fishing line w/hooks
fire starter
20' of paracord
simple rations (2-3 Powerbars or the like)
collapsible canteen (empty)
2nd Line - This is your fighting load
This is the gear you are going to use to fight. Usually worn on an h-harness or some kind of vest and also includes your weapon.
Ammo pouches for rifle - Depending on your choice of firearms, this is going to vary. I personally carry 13 magazines for my AR and anywhere from 2-5 spare pistol magazines
Radio
Fighting knife/melee weapon - Again, depending on what you choose to carry. I keep a k-bar fighting knife and am looking to add a tactical tomahawk to my inventory.
Water - Canteens or a Camalbak work best.
First Aid Kit
dump pouch for empty/used magazines
Buttpack
poncho w/liner
water filter
spare batteries for flashlight/radio
1-2 MREs field stripped
50' of paracord
extra pair of socks
1 gallon ziplock bags
3rd Line - This is your sustainment load used for extended patrols, your "camping" gear, if you will, carried in a ruck-sack.
change of clothes
extra socks
sleeping bag w/goretex bivy sack
3 day supply of food
flashlight
firestarter
cold weather clothes (if applicable)
Combined, all of this gear works together to keep you in the fight and keep you alive. Feel free to post any questions you might have.
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by Melvin "Chems" Nivlem on -
I find this really helpful, considering i am trying too gather the kits together, and your list lay'd out is a big help. Kind of like a road map, or checklist of sorts. Just had a couple questions, more so some personal references. What kinda gear setups do you use, i know the MOLLE vests have tons of little attachables, also looking for a rucksack. Have some get up's in mind but than again, i've never actually wore, or tested them, so i have no idea how they will work together on the field. Really want something ambidextrous, but can carry the essentials and but not be cumbersome on the move. Thanks again ;)
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Permalink Reply by Wildman Brown on -
I've actually got a pic of my gear set-up posted on my page, it's a MOLLIE-based system.
There are basically types of gear systems out there right now; the older ALICE-style clips and the newer MOLLIE/PALS webbing. The later usually have more flexibility in how you're able to configure things, but costs more where the older ALICE gear can be found fairly cheap at this point. Really just depends on how much your willing or able to spend.
I've used several packs over the years, the one I didn't care for much was the CFP-90. No matter what I did, I couldn't get it to carry evenly on my back. Currently, I use and updated version of the ALICE pack or a T.H.E. Pack from Spec-ops. I've got more field time with the latter, just remember to take your camelbak off before rucking up.
Cheers.
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Permalink Reply by Melvin "Chems" Nivlem on
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Thanks again for the info! I'll have to check into it and see what's all out there for prices, for i'm on a budget as of now. Gonna have too make an excuse too the old lady for the reason of me buyin, she just don't see the finer things in life, like gear,bulk ammo, and the smell of hoppe's 9 !
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Permalink Reply by Wildman Brown on
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