Kit List Forest / Recon – Self-sufficient for Several Days

My 3 Lines from 2016

This equipment is designed for dismounted reconnaissance in forested terrain. With it, you can operate self-sufficiently for several days. There’s no emphasis on digital communication or fortification tools. The focus here was on exercises in civilian contexts (MilSim, airsoft, tactical scenarios) as well as smaller exercises as part of the reserve forces. Ballistic protection is not included. This packing list is just meant for inspiration. For many military exercises, there is too much gear here that is not directly related to fulfilling the mission.

1st Line

In my smock I carry:
– Survival kit
– Sawyer water filter
– Signal whistle
– Signal flare
– Snacks
– Sierra-313 RECCE Boonie
– Gloves
– Fleece gloves
– Fleece cap
– Fold-A-Cup
– Platypus foldable bottle
– Camouflage paint
– Spare socks
– First aid kit
– Small IFAK
– Map case
– 12mm accessory cord
– 240L trash bag
– Goretex rain jacket/tarp/poncho

In my pants I carry:
– Headlamp
– Lazerbrite
– Nomex balaclava
– Merino neck gaiter
– Spare batteries
– Multitool
– Toilet paper
– Carabiner
– Mosquito net
– Riggers belt (for abseiling)
– First aid kit
– Abseil harness with HMS carabiner
– Triangular bandage

It’s important to secure the contents of the pockets against loss.

2nd Line

On my chest rig I carry:
– Magazine pouches for primary weapon
– CAT tourniquet
– Radio (+ PTT)
– Pistol magazine pouches
– 0.5L water
– Boonie, IFAK, and pistol are part of the 1st Line!

Depending on the need, I wear either a ballistic or non-ballistic helmet instead of a boonie.

3rd Line A

Daypack containing:
– Spare insoles
– Spare batteries
– Spare Ammo
– Food and snacks for 24 hours
– Hydration bladder
– Rain protection
– Cold protection
– (Emergency sleeping bag)
– Spare batteries
– Laser rangefinder
– Camera with telephoto lens (if needed)

3rd Line B

In a large rucksack I carry:
– Sleeping bag
– Sleeping pad
– One-man tent
– Hydration bladder
– Food supplies
– Stove
– Toiletry bag
– Rain cover
– Shoe wax + brush

– Spare underwear
– Long thermal pants
– Waterproof overboots

Special Equipment

Additional gear can include the following:
– Camouflage net
– Spotting scope
– Bigger Radio
– Shovel
– Casualty evacuation stretcher (made from textiles)
– Binoculars
– Spotting Scope
– Camera