The gear is coming together.
Here's the required gear list for the event:
COMPETITION DYNAMICSHere's all my required gear laid out:
1. Rifle (I'm the long-range shooter)
2. Hydration Packs (two 2 liter packs)
3. Backpack (Eberlestock Gunslinger - technically
not required)
4. Trauma Kit
5. Tarp
6. 50 Rounds .308
7. Glock 17 with 100 Round of Ammo in Magazines
8. Reflective Belt
9. Pen Flare
10. Compass
11. Emergency Strobe
12. Headlamp
13. Whistle, Emergency Blanket & Signal Mirror
14. ID Packet
15. Water Purification Tablets
16. First Aid Kit
17. Holster for Glock
18. Tubular Nylon
19. GPS
20. Military Duffel Bag
21. 6 AA Batteries
Everything above is required with the exception of the backpack. Where possible, I'm carrying lightweight items. I plan to get rid of the box for the .308 ammo and carry it in vacuum sealed packs of four rounds each.
Now for the serious weight-saving challenge. Pictured below is all of the optional gear that I'm thinking about taking.
0. Softshell Jacket
1. USGI Wool Sweater
2. Wide-brimmed Hat (I sunburn easily)
3. Larger, Higher Output Headlamp
4. Scabbard Cover for the Eberlestock Gunslinger
5. .308 Ammo in Vacuum-sealed "Battle Packs"
6. Shooter's Notebook
7. Trekking Poles
8. Small, Highly-absorbent Towel
9. Coin Holders for Salt and Electrolyte Tablets
10. Shemagh
11. 100' Paracord
12. Smaller Compass
13. Duct Tape
14. Hill People Gear Chest Pouch (nice for quick access to food/fuel)
15. Fleece Beanie
16. Lightweight Rain Suit
17. Eye Drops (since Lasik, my eyes tend to dry out more than usual)
18. Two 20 oz. Water Bottles (for Perpetuem drink)
19. Sunscreen/Insect Repellent Wipes
20. Spare Socks
1A. Glove Liners
2A. Mechanix Work Gloves
3A. Fleece Gloves
Time to thin the herd, so to speak.
