Ridge Gunner Pack List: October 11, 2025

•Ensure your rifle/pistol optics are zeroed.

•Ensure your optics/ magnifiers are wired/tied down so you don’t lose them. 

•You can run suppressors if you prefer.

CLOTHING: 

-DO NOT GO AND BUY A BUNCH OF STUFF. Only what is necessary. 

-Dress for comfort and functionality. 

-Double check the weather and dress appropriately. Dress in layers if necessary. 

-Pants need belt loops to hold your belt/ gear in place so you have a stabilized draw when utilizing your pistol/ pulling gear off your belt. 

-Rain Gear/Poncho 

-Extra set of clothes: shirt, pants, socks, shoes underwear and extra shoes in a trash bag or a wet weather bag. 

WEAPONS LOAD-OUT: 

•Carbine with 3 mags minimum

•Vest / plate carrier or Chest rig 

•Helmet (if you have it and prefer) 

•Rifle sling 

•Optics/ Magnifiers / Iron sights / if you have them. 

Note: you need manual back up / flip up sights if your batteries die in the field) 

•Extra optic batteries 

•Pistol with 3 mags minimum

•Pistol holster / mag carrier 

•Pistol belt/ War belt setup (if you have it)

•Medical pouch / IFAK w/ Tourniquet (individual first aid kit) (if you have it)

GEAR:

•Thick gloves for rappelling (if you have them) 

•Knee pads if you prefer 

•Elbow pads if you prefer 

•Must have Eye protection (if you wear glasses / sunglasses that is acceptable) 

•Must have hearing protection/ 

electronic ears work great. 

•Must wear a good belt 

•Gun oil (do not use dry oils) 

•Extra batteries for your optics/equipment 

AMMO:

20 rounds Carbine/ Rifle 

30 rounds Pistol 

DO NOT FORGET: 

•Rappelling gloves 

•Notepad and pen so you can take notes. 

•Food/Water/Snacks/Drinks 

•Hydration pack / canteens / hydro bottles 

•Black/green 100 mph tape (duct tape)

•Multi tool / Knife