Domestic Deployment Gear and Individual Packing List

• Team Rubicon ID

• Member Name

• Deployment Location

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Deployment Gear

• A Team Rubicon deployment is arduous. Ensuring you have the right tools for the job is an important step in preparing for the conditions a deployment may throw at you. During an operation, Team Rubicon provides some protective equipment (helmets, masks, chainsaw chaps, etc), but volunteers are responsible for the personal gear and protective equipment listed on the packing list. Team Rubicon will also provide all team gear (shovels, sledgehammers, chainsaws, etc).
  
  Keep the guidelines listed below in mind when selecting your gear and preparing/packing for deployment.
  • A deployment is not the best time to test out new gear. Test it before you take it into the field.
  • Choose multi-purpose items over single-purpose items.
  • Light gear is better than heavy gear. You should be able to carry all your gear comfortably.
  • Expensive, high-tech gear is not always the best gear. Low -tech gear generally means fewer gear failures.
  • Pack your gear in several large ziplock or trash bags. This will keep your gear dry and organized.
  • Your clothing will probably get wet. Fabrics that breathe well and dry quickly are preferable.
  • Your gear needs to be next to indestructible. If it can be broken, it probably will be on deployment.
  • TR is not responsible for any lost or damaged personal gear. If you will be really sad if you lose it, don’t bring it on deployment.

Clothing and Footwear

• Gray TR t-shirt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Red TR baseball cap

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underwear (at least 4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Socks (at least 4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• T-shirts (at least 4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heavy duty work pants (Neutral cargos, BDUs, Carhartts, etc) (at least 3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Jacket or sweatshirt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rain pants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rain jacket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shower shoes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Running shoes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work boots with reinforced toe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sleeping and Hygiene

• Sleeping bag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sleeping pad

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ear plugs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Towel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sunscreen

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sewing kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prescription glasses and/or contacts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal medications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hygiene kit (toilet paper, wet wipes, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, deodorant, foot powder)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit (band aids, over-the-counter pain medication, blister pads/moleskin, antibiotic ointment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Miscellaneous Gear

• Nalgene bottles (2) or water bladder (CamelBak, Platypus, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plate, cup, spork

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashlight & batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Headlamp & batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chem lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pocket knife or multi-tool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency cash/card (suggested: $150)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver’s license/state ID & TR ID

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Work gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye protection (safety glasses with Z87 rating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Luggage

• Day pack (with waterproof cover)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waterproof duffel or backpack

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mesh laundry bag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Large trash bag and several ziplock bags

  Yes

  No

  N/A