Home Made Field Equipment

2014-12-16T11:52:22-05:00

Everyone has something they take to the field with them that wasn't issued. Mine is a lawn chair that I cut a hole through so that I can go to the bathroom easier in the woods. What are some things that help you when in the field?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2014 4:53 PM

2014-12-16T16:53:25-05:00

This isn't exactly that, SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member, but one thing I used throughout my career - and especially in the airborne infantry, when I had to be ready to move out quickly - was a poncho and poncho liner instead of a sleeping bag. The only time that didn't work so well was when we went to Alaska for arctic training. Double sleeping bags up there were not enough when we had to sleep outside. Still, there's a lot to be said for a poncho liner (if they still sell them) and poncho for a GREAT "sleeping bag." It's even water resistant! Get yours soon!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2014 6:15 PM

2014-12-16T18:15:31-05:00

Five gallon bucket. On the suggestion of another soldier I took one to Afghanistan with me. I put it in my duffel bag, it barely takes up any extra space. Used it for a chair, used it for washing laundry, used it to carry water for mixing concrete even. The uses for a 5 gallon bucket are almost endless.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Dec 16 at 2014 7:29 PM

2014-12-16T19:29:20-05:00

A Propane Torch. Any morning with a hot cup of coffee is a better morning....and I suppose the bottle could be used as a field-expedient explosive accelerant in a pinch.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2014 7:37 PM

2014-12-16T19:37:33-05:00

Pocket packs of tissues. First of all someone always gets sick, so they're useful in the traditional way. Secondly and more importantly, they are way easier to pack than toilet paper, for those times when you are far away from any sort of toilet, or for when the unit forgets to order and bring toilet paper. As a female soldier, they are a health issue as well as a morale one, and I've carried them with me on every field exercise since basic and on both deployments. It's the only specific item I ever ask for in care packages.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2019 7:46 AM

2019-06-06T07:46:57-04:00

My ARB cooler.

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