Gears For Outdoor

Forward planning is essential when you’re deciding on what equipment to take on your
trip. You’ll need to assess your own personal requirements, the likely demands of
weather and terrain, and the amount of gear you’ll actually be able to transport. Thus,
the following are some of the key packing tips you must consider.
 Pack your gear in reverse order: the things you want to get to first should be the
last thing you pack.
 Stash items you may need during the day in side or lid pockets for easy access.
 Coil and tape long straps so that they aren’t a snagging hazard.
 Use a dry bag inside your backpack.
 Ensure that all pockets are fully closed and zipped.
 Air out anything packed wet as soon as you stop for the day.
Prioritizing your Kit
Gears should be individually categorized such as first line, second line and third line –
according to the importance of survival in a worst-case scenario. It is very unlikely to be
able to carry equipment all of the time, and in an emergency situation, you may not
have time to gather it all together. However, by prioritizing the gears beforehand, it has
all essential items on the person or close enough to grab at a second’s notice.
FIRST-LINE GEAR
Known as “bomb-burst gear” in the military, first-line gear is a basic survival equipment. If
something goes wrong and there is a need to abandon the bulk of gears to avoid injury or death,
what your standing in is all you’ll have to help you survive. First-line gear should therefore
comprise crucial items of outdoor clothing, along with essential items for navigation and safety.

SECOND-LINE GEAR
  It is everything you need to stay safe on a daily basis under normal conditions. It can
either packed in a small dap pack, or contained in pouches on a belt, that you can carry
at all times. Examples of second-line gear includes:
 A spare set of clothes, a bivy sack, and cordage
 Emergency rations and first aid kit
 Hexamine stove and items to make a hot drink
 Matchless fire set and a metal cup

THIRD-LINE GEAR
 Also known as “sustainment load”. It is essentially the equipment needed to keep
yourself alive and to function for longer periods of time. Examples of third-line gear
includes:
 A form of shelter – a tent or a tarpaulin
 Cooking utensils
 Backpack
 Food stores
 Sleeping bag/mat
 Any large water containers or hydration packs
 Wash kit and sanitary items