BASIC GEAR

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INDIVIDUAL GEAR CLOTHING

Backpack Boots
Sleeping bag/blanket Camp shoes (light)
Mattress pad Socks (many)
Water bottle- MANY Underwear – 1 pr per day
Flashlight/red lense Pants – long
Batteries/AA/D Shorts
Pocket Knife Shirts
GI canteen cup (steel is best) Long sleeve shirt
Bowl or Plate Sweat Shirt
Eating tools Sweater
Towel Jacket
Toothbrush/toothpaste Hat w/wide brim
Day pack Bandanas
Chemical light sticks (green/white/red) Water proof jacket/poncho/rain gear
Space blanket Gloves/light and heavy (leather)
Trash bags Cold weather gear – your choice
Mosquito netting Sunglasses/eye protection
Plastic sheeting (4 mil min) Signal mirror

SHARED GEAR OTHER ITEMS

Matches or lighters Books
Soap/bar/liquid/laundry Camera/Video Camera
Plastic bags (hefty) Binoculars
Nylon cord – 50 ft./paracord Notebook/pencils/pens/permanent markers
Insect repellent Compass/GPS
Toilet paper Pillow
Trowel Walking stick
Stove Dust masks
Cook set
Water filter/tablets
Tent
Map/TOPO/marking pens/sheets of acetate LATRINE AND GENERAL HYGIENE
Water bag – collapsible
Fuel/propane/stove fuel Dry lime
Ground cloth Disinfectant
Tent Liquid bleach
First aid Sponges
Sunblock/sunscreen Towels
Bleach Surgical gloves/rubber gloves
Antiseptic hand cleaner Toilet paper
Wet wipes/butt wipes/trash bags

PERSON HYGIENE TOOLS AND HANDYMAN ITEMS

After shave Flashlight (extra batteries/spare bulb)
Birth control Folding shovel
Body/hand lotion Hatchet
Comb/brush Multi-purpose tool (Leatherman)
Dental Floss Needles/thread
Deodorant Nylon rope (100’)
Liquid soap Radio (solar/hand cranked/battery powered)
Tampons/panty liners Duct tape
Razor blades Swiss Army knife
Shampoo/cream rinse Twine/string
Toothbrush/toothpaste Vise grips
Tweezers
Wash cloths/towels

Recommended Gear List for Border Operations
Minuteman Duffle

The well-equipped Minuteman shall have with them a minimum of:

1. Long Pants
2. Long Sleeved Shirt
3. Clean Socks
4. T-shirt
5. Hat
6. Light Jacket or Sweatshirt
7. Windbreaker
8. Rain Gear
9. Sturdy Shoes or Boots
10.Gloves
11.Sun Block
12.Sun Glasses
13.Water Containers, Water and Snacks
14.Insect Repellant
15.Chair
16.Cooler
17.Binoculars
18.FRS Radio(s)
19.Spare Batteries
20.Cell Phone & Car Charger
21.Video Camera, Still (digital) Camera and or Audio Recorder
22.Flashlight and Extra Batteries

Nice to Have:
1. Spotting Scope
2. Digital Video Camera
3. Night Vision Equipment
4. Blanket and Ground Pad
5. Re-hydration Fluid, such as Pedialite
6. Personal First-Aid Kit
7. Sense of Humor

Extra handy to have:
1. Thermo Camera
2. Infrared Detection Devices
3. Motion Sensors
4. Trail Counter

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