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HANDLERS MAIN PACK

Functions of a “Main Pack”
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100 -
120 litre in size (International work especially) |
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Waterproof |
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Must be able
to carry all your essential items to enable you to be operationally for 7
-10 days |
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Situated
at base camp for duration of operations |
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Lockable |
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Durable
for travelling as cargo |
CLOTHES
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Long trousers (2 pair)
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Long sleeved shirts (5)
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Short sleeved shirts (optional)
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Work boots, black, military style
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Underwear (5 pair)
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Socks (5 pair)
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Wet Weather gear jacket & trousers
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Coveralls (2 pair)
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Trainers for base camp (1 pair) |
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Cold weather
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Long underwear
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Turtleneck
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Gloves
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Cold weather jacket
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Fleece pullover or wool sweater
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SLEEPING GEAR
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Sleeping
bag (-0 degrees) |
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Inflatable pad |
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Plastic ground cloth |
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Ear plugs, eye covers |
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Inflatable pillow |
COOKING
AND FOOD
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Mess kit (plate, cup, and bowl) |
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Knife, spoon, and fork kit |
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Water purification tablets or filter bottle |
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2 –4 litre water bottles |
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High nutrition bars
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PERSONAL GEAR
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Razor/blades |
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Shaving cream |
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Toilet paper |
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Deodorant |
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Shampoo |
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Hand lotion |
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Insect repellent |
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Foot care (powder) |
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Hand wipes |
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Bar soap/container |
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Toothbrush/paste |
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Comb/brush |
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Personal hygiene |
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Lip balm |
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Sunscreen |
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Detergent (for clothes) |
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Personal medication |
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All purpose tool/all purpose knife |
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Flashlights (3)/batteries |
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Headlamp/extra bulb/batteries |
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Waterproof matches |
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Tape, safety pins, sewing kit |
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Extra glasses/contacts |
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Camera/film |
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Notebook/pens |
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Book/reading materials |
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Money/ traveller’s checks |
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Plastic bags for keeping personal equipment dry |
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