13/11/2018

CADET PERSONAL KIT FOR FTX HIGHLAND CHALLENGE 2137 RCACC

To be worn/carried:

  • Sturdy outdoor boots suitable for hiking with ankle support
  • Cadetpat or other clothing with WOOL socks
  • Jacket suitable for the season recommend that you draw a combat jacket from stores (you will be crawling)
  • One pair gloves (you will be crawling)
  • Small Pocket knife
  • Insect repellent (this will become important)
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  • Beret/ tam O shanter , with field cap available
  • Small personal survival kits, pocket sized, (optional and encouraged)
Memo book/field message pad and pen (always)
Water canteen/water bottle (optional wear is web gear or vest)
  • A watch (buy a cheap one) is a very good idea
  • Optional : sun glasses, camera, ghillie suit, other camouflage clothing , camouflage face paint

To be carried in a rucksack or pack. Pack lightly. You will carry this for some distanceDraw from stores if needed

  • Three pair wool socks (summer and winter) NOT COTTON SWEAT SOCKS. WOOL. USE DRESS SOCK AS A LINER IF WOOL ITCHES TOO MUCH. NO COTTON SOCKS, THEY GET COLD AND WET. NO SWEAT SOCKS
  • Extra pair of gloves or mittens
  • toque
  • Two sets of underwear (top and bottom), as per weather:
  • One pair long underwear or sweat pants
  • Wool sweater, vest or pile jacket for extra warmth
  • One spare pair of trousers
  • AT LEAST 10 METERS OF CORD OR STRING
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  • Waterproof jacket and pants, Draw jacket and rainpants from stores
  • Personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, small towel and face cloth, shaving kit, (if needed)
cup for hot beverages
small Flashlight (extra batteries too)
Warm sleeping bag and sleeping pad (make sure the bag is covered for rain/snow) Draw from stores if needed
  • Sleeping pad Draw from stores if needed
  • Half shelter Draw from stores if needed

To be packed separately in a garbage bag with your name on it (use tape) in at least two places. This bag will be left at HQ and you can access it if you need additional clothes due to cold or wet conditions

  • Spare pair of boots or shoes (running shoes ok)
  • Two extra pair of WOOL socks
  • One extra jacket
  • One extra toque
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  • One extra pair of gloves
  • One extra pair of pants
  • One extra shirt
  • One extra set of underwear
  • Any other spare clothing or equipment you may want but do not want to carry all the time

EVERYCadet WILL draw the following from stores
  • Half shelter
  • Rain pants and rain jacket
/ Cadets MAY draw the following from stores
  • Combat jacket
  • Rucksack (backpack)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag and liner with valise
  • Web belt and Canteen (some full webbing available)

You will be in bivouac for two nights, sitting on the ground, moving most hours of the day and night. Prepare accordingly

Any cadet who is on medication is to leave medications on Friday with the First Aid or Medical Staff member.

A guide for parents of new 2137RCACC Cadets1