Critical supplies
This checklist contains everything needed at the launch site for the project.
- If you can be responsible for an item, put your name and quantity (if applicable) under "Who's Bringing/Count".
- Please add any new items and update details!
This list should be printed out, and we should check every item off while loading vehicles. (Beth)
Project-related Power/Communication/Electronics [Yellow Case (1 of 2) + clear plastic bin with red lid (2 of2)]
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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Batteries |
EricB: 2x 12v, 26Ah
JonM: 8x6v 10A
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Car batteries, to power anything on the ground; not packed in cases |
| PC |
WinTV PVR2 USB |
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See item page |
| YC |
spare batteries |
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for flashlights, electronics, etc. Need C, AA |
| YC |
Extension cords |
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currently 2 in box |
| YC |
Power strips |
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currently three in box |
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Ground GPS |
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for with JonM, one with 3ric |
| PC |
USB<>serial dongle |
Bre |
for ground tracking station receiver package |
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Large ground antenna |
at PNA |
FOUR pieces (taped together); not packed in cases |
| PC |
Directional antenna |
at PNA |
FOUR pieces (ant + 2 cables+SWR); one cable + SWR meter packed in cases, one cable +ant not packed in cases |
| PC |
external power source |
PNA |
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| PC |
cables and connectors |
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JonM will see what we need |
| YC |
ethernet cables |
3ric; 2 |
one straight; 1 crossover |
| PC |
blank DVDs/Cds |
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butane soldering iron |
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for on site repairs; not acquired |
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windsock |
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not acquired; use colored tape in launch kit 2 of 2 |
| PC |
H1kari's EVDO kit |
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| PC |
green insulating foam |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: Tony
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Health/Safety/Survival...(clear plastic bin)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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First Aid Kit |
Bre, Ella, aether |
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Fire extinguisher |
JonM |
Dry ABC |
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trashbags |
PNA |
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blankets |
Red/white:beth
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tp |
PNA |
um... |
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plastic cups |
PNA |
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paper towels |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM
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Balloon Launch Kit (1 of 2: long cardboard box)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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Tarp for balloon filling |
Ella (small silver) |
hold-down tarp to cover balloon during filling |
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Sandbags |
AdamC |
For holding down tarp/balloon/payload |
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ground cover tarp |
PNA (large silver) |
will use to set out items during launch prep |
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stakes/tent pegs |
3ric: 8 green, one plain
Beth: 5 plain in blue bag
Ella: 12 red
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counterweights for launch |
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spare carbon rod |
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2x6 lengths |
2 of them |
runners/rests for helium tank; might be out of box |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM
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Balloon Launch Kit (2 of 2: clear plastic case with red lid)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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safety glasses |
PNA |
x5 |
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lens cleaners |
PNA |
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fill device for tank |
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regulator for helium tank |
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scale |
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2: fish scale and round scale |
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hose mend kit and spare tubing |
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missing; had been brought by Rusty |
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cotton gloves |
5 pair |
MIA |
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colored streamer tape |
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funnel |
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extra rigging |
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sewing kit |
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for rigging |
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soldering kit |
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includes multimeter |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM
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Ahab...(large pelican case)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing
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Details |
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Balloons (Two!) |
launch crew
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parachute |
launch crew |
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payload container (see payload checklist) |
Ella |
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rigging (kite string and swivels) |
Bre/Ella |
in launch kit 2 of 2 |
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helium tanks |
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two |
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packing tape |
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for sealing payload |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: Bre
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Payload Checklist (transported in large pelican case)
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Check
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Who's Bringing
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Details
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photographs (see Bre's googlegroups post) |
Bre |
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battery pack |
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chirper |
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secondary takedown device |
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"Harmless science experiment" signage; incl phone number |
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GPS/tinytrack/radio/antenna |
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4 canon cameras |
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MoLoGoGo phone |
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Make controller/thermometers |
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1 CVS camera |
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hazard tape
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Bre
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for streamer
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SD cards (one per camera) |
Bre |
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radar reflector |
Bre |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit:
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Miscellanous Tools...(plastic bin with gray lid)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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tape |
PNA |
duct, blue masking, double-sided |
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epoxy |
PNA; 2 packages |
90 sec and 5 min |
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super glue |
PNA |
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paper plates |
PNA |
in case of epoxy deployent |
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toothpicks |
PNA |
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latex gloves |
PNA |
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vinvyl gloves |
PNA |
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zipties |
PNA |
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rubbing alcohol |
PNA |
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ziploc bags |
PNA |
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screwgun& charger |
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glue gun |
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2 |
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2 IGos |
aether |
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USB mouse |
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dremel |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: Bre
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Flight toolbox...(yellow and black toolbox)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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test equipment, test batteries |
3ric |
9V pack; missing CR123 |
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pliers |
PNA |
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MoLoGoGo dial pad (in ziploc bag) |
PNA |
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camera control pad (in ziploc bag) |
PNA |
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wrenches for helium bottle |
PNA |
2 wrenches |
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electrical tape |
PNA |
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markers/pen/paper |
Beth |
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screwdrivers |
PNA |
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radar gun |
PNA/3ric |
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hammer |
PNA |
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sledgehammer |
Adamc |
for Ella's tent pegs |
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boxcutter |
PNA |
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exacto knives |
PNA |
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speedsaw and bit |
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bit in small clear plastic bag |
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measuring tape |
PNA |
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2 multicard readers |
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one has a cable; Ella has a mini USB cable if we need it |
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file |
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calipers |
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drill bits |
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scissors |
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sandpaper |
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extra wire |
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glo sticks |
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"harmless science experiment" labels |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM
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Spare Payload Parts ...(pelican briefcase)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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Extra tinytrack |
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Extra CVS camera |
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2 2GB SD cards, 1 1GB SD card |
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Extra MoLoGoGo phone with charger |
(two) |
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Spare payload batteries |
1 AAA
2 CRV3
1 3V123 Duracell
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spare rigging kit |
aether |
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extra mylar |
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spare flight antenna |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM
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Specific Individual/Vehicle Power/Communication/Electronics
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing |
Item Details |
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Primary Tracking Station |
3ric |
Public Tube |
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Secondary Tracking Station |
Bre |
Bre's laptop |
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MacTracker station |
JonM |
JonM's laptop |
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Ham radios |
Anyone who has one |
Add your name and call sign to the call sign page |
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Inverters |
JonM: 1x300W
3ric: maybe 2
Ella:1
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To power AC devices. Note which cars have one. |
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video cameras |
Bre (2) |
Bre will pack |
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handheld radios |
3ric (3) |
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Transportation-Related (Each car should have chains at minimum)
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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Jumper Cables |
JonM: 1
TimL: 1
Ella: 1
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Tow Cables - optional if someone has AAA |
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Chains |
Ella: 1 |
each car should have a set |
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Fix-a-flat |
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sand or de-icer |
AdamC |
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air compressor |
Ella |
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**When complete, list vehicle transporting *specific items in list*:
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Ground Station Misc Supplies
| Check |
Item |
Who's Bringing/Count |
Item Details |
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folding tables |
Ideally 3, at least 2 |
8'x30" folding table JonM (1) + Beth (1) |
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camping chairs |
JonM: 4, 3ricj: 4; Beth: 2 |
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Easy-up canopy |
???anyone |
For shelter at base station |
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Trained monkeys |
Bre/3ric |
recovery device |
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tripod |
PNA |
"looks like a useful device" |
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When complete, list vehicle transporting kit:****
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Extras:
half sheet of pink foam: Tony
hand truck: Tony
Cooler: Tony
small piece of plywood for mud protection while unloading helium tank: Not brought
omni antenna: Tony
Directional antenna: JonM
Supplies for each participant
Everyone should bring (for themselves, and extra if possible):
| Check |
Item |
Item Details |
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Water |
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Food/Snacks |
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Sunscreen |
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Sunglasses |
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Cold weather clothing, incl:
waterproof boots
extra socks (smartwool!)
gloves, pref waterproof
hat
long underwear if your legs get cold
layers (daytime temps to 50)
change of clothes
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launch site will be below freezing |
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Cell phone |
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Flashlights |
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camera |
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Road and terrain maps |
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Walkie-talkies (FRS/GMRS) |
If you have one |
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Binoculars |
If you have some |
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GPS
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First Aid Kit |
if you gots |
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10 essentials!!! http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html |
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orange vest |
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