Assault Suit: Special assault equipment intended for use on drug lab raids, hostage rescues, and other similar situations. The suit consists of a set of black fatigues, gloves, a Kevlar helmet (with integral individual tactical radio, a throat mike and bone conduction earphones), a gas mask, tactical web gear and boots. Body armor and personal weapons must be purchased separately. Luminescent markings (such as "POLICE" or DEA") are usually stenciled on the back for quick identification of friend or foe during dimly lit firefights. Wt: 8 kg; Price:$1100 (S/R).

Body Veil, Camouflage: Infrared-defeating body camouflage. Wt 1kg; Price $100 (R/R)

Brass Catcher: These became standard issue to most armies after late 1998, with supplies becoming ever more questionable, to catch those valuable shell casings. Usually made of plastic or cloth (some rare metal brass catchers do exist). Usually holds 100-200 rounds or links. Brass catchers do not exist for bolt-action, lever-action, or pump-action weapons, or pistols or revolvers. Weight (empty, cloth) 0.5kg, (empty, plastic) 1kg, (full, any) 5kg; Price (cloth) $5, (plastic) $15 (C/C)

Can Opener: Such as the US "P38." Weight: none; Price: $1 (V/V)

Canteen, 1-liter: Self explanatory. Canteens are not intended to serve as a soldier's only water supply, but they are just that for soldiers on special missions. Because of this, characters may wish to carry two or more. Wt: 1 kg (loaded); Price: $10 (V/V)

Canteen, 2-liter Reserve: This is a large-capacity reserve water supply, attached to the outside of a field pack or slung on a strap. Wt: 2 kg (loaded); Price: $25 (V/S).

Canteen, 5-liter Reserve: This is a larger reserve water supply, usually carried inside field pack or slung on a strap. Wt: 5 kg (loaded); Price: $30 (V/V).

Chaplaincy Logistical Support Package (CLSP): This is a fiberglass or Kevlar box, light yet strong, issued to chaplains and their assistants for field ministry purposes. The box is about 1x0.75x0.75 meters in size, and contains supplies needed to conduct chaplain's services for about a company-sized element at a time (about 100 troops). The box contains a laptop computer, about 40 pocket-sized religious books, various papers needed by a chaplain (such as forms for Red Cross support and notification of families of casualties), writing implements, pocket hymnals, sacramental wine, holy water, holy wafers or the equivalent, and the vestments required by the chaplain. The box functions as a makeshift altar and desk. Weight: 25 kg; Price: $5000 (S/R)

Civilian Winter Coat: Worn over fatigues. Protects against 30°. Weight: 3kg; Price $100 (C/C)

Close Assault Armor: Improved, but bulky, body armor incorporating additional layers of Kevlar and metal/ceramic plate inserts. It protects the chest and abdomen with an armor factor of 3. Because of this armor's bulk, wearers may not move faster than a trot, and all tasks become one level more difficult. Wt: 16 kg; Price: $1200 (S/-).

Clothing: Most mercs don't worry about clothing costs. Most mercs don't really care how they look on the job, either. In a special operations environment, this may change. Walking into an upper-class cocktail party in grimy fatigues is not a good way to convince security that you're supposed to be there. Prices given are for complete ensembles. Wt: 2 kg ; Price: $50 for poor clothing, $100 for casual dress clothing, $250 for formal dress clothing, $500 and up for ultra-chic fashion clothing. Availability (all clothing) (V/V)

Cold-Weather Gear: This set of clothing is designed to supplement the basic clothing issue for troops that must operate in cold weather. It consists of a hood for the field jacket (issued with fatigues), wool underwear, a sweater, a scarf, a pile cap, a pair of wool gloves with outserts, and a pair of insulated overshoes ("Mickey Mouse Boots"). Various pieces of this setup are worn depending on the individual's taste and the temperature. The gear is usually issued in camouflage pattern or OD green, but can sometimes be had in white. Weight: 5kg; Price: $200 (S/S)

Cold Weather Gear, Extreme: This is intended to supplement the cold-weather gear. It consists of a heavy parka, insulating liners for the field jacket, trousers, and poncho, and a pair of mittens and insulating inserts. Only under the coldest conditions will everything be worn. This gear is usually issued in camouflage pattern or OD green, but sometimes can be had in white. Weight: 10kg; Price: $200 (V/V)

Combat Webbinq: Commonly known as Load-Carrying or Load-Bearing Equipment (LBE or LCE), or "kit". Combat webbing consists of a set of suspenders and a web belt (giving rise to another common name, "web gear"), and may consist of any number of other pouches or gear, as follows:  

Suspenders and belt: Weight 0.77kg, Price $22 (V/V)

Butt pack: Named for the place it is carried, but can also be carried between the shoulders. Carries 4.5kg. Weight: 0.2kg, Price $13 (C/C)

1-quart canteen and pouch: Weight (full)1.25kg, Price $8 (V/V)

Canteen Cup: Metal cup which fits inside the canteen pouch. Weight: 0.25kg, $10 (V/V) .

Personal Medical Kit/Compass Pouch: Note: the PMK includes this pouch. Weight 0.05kg, Price $3 (V/V)

Rifle Magazine Pouch: Holds 3 magazines. Weight 0.2kg, Price $9 (V/V)

Shotshell Pouch: Holds 6 10-Gauge, 12 12-Gauge, 14 20-Gauge, 18 28-Gauge, 27 .410-Gauge, or 12 25mm MM-1 shells. Weight 0.08kg, Price $8 (S/S)

Pistol Magazine Pouch: Holds 2 magazines. Weight 0.08kg, Price $6 (V/V)

Utility Pouch: Holds 0.5kg. Weight 0.1kg, Price $3 (S/S)

Utility Box/Pouch: Holds 0.5kg. Weight 0.1kg, Price $5 (S/S)

Holster: Carries most pistols of either NATO or Pact. Weight 0.28kg, Price $14 (V/V)

Belt Pouch: Zippered. Holds 0.5kg. Weight 0.08kg, Price $9 (S/R)

Large Belt Pouch: Zippered. Holds 0.8kg. Weight 0.1kg (S/R)

A typical set-up is the suspenders and belt, 2 canteens, one personal medical kit, and two rifle magazine pouches. Other commonly used pieces of military gear are typically made to attach to the belt and suspenders.

Cot, Folding: Weight 5.5kg, Price $40 (S/R)

Cot, Light Folding: Made of thinner canvas and a lower, lighter aluminum frame. Weight: 3.2kg; Price $62 (S/R)

Duffel Bag: Large canvas sack with carrying straps. Carries 50kg. Weight: 1.5kg; Price $23 (V/V)

Flak Jacket: This type of body armor is intended to provide protection from fragments, not direct hits from small arms. Wt: 8kg; Price $400 (C/C)

Flashlight, "4-Battery": An adjustable flashlight often carried by police and private security guards. It also makes a very effective club. Weight: 1.05kg; Price: $40 (C/C)

Flashlight, Krypton: Three times as bright as a military flashlight, but requires a special lithium battery that lasts only 6 hours. Weight: 0.14kg; Price: $30 (R/R)

Flashlight, Military: Battery-powered flashlight of rugged construction, such as the US "angle" flashlight. Weight: 0.3kg; Price: $12 (C/C)

Flashlight, Military Krypton: This flashlight is in common use by special forces. It is very tough, has a light 3 times as bright as a standard military flashlight, and comes with a clip for attachment to firearms. Weight: 0.3kg; Price: $45 (R/-)

Flashlight, Mini Mag-Light: Popular flashlight carried instead of the normal flashlight by many US soldiers since it is every bit as bright as the angle flashlight. The light can be focused. Weight: 0.17kg; Price: $22 (S/-)

Flashlight, Penlight: Issued to pilots and in field surgical kits. Weight: 0.08kg; Price: $13 (C/C)

Foam Sleeping Mat: This unfortunately acts as a sponge in wet weather, but smoothes out the bumps in rough ground. Weight: 0.5kg; Price $15 (C/S)

Ghillie Suit: Worn by snipers and special operations infiltration teams. Normally made from burlap strips and netting by the person wearing it, it can also be bought. Covers entire body; makes Observation rolls against the protected individual one level harder (if standing or moving) or two levels harder (if lying or crouching and not moving). Weight: 2kg; Price (self-made) $30 (bought) $140 (S/S)

Gloves, Heavy: Heavy winter gloves or mittens. May affect tasks requiring manual dexterity. Protects hands against frostbite down to 10 degrees. Weight: 0. 5kg; Price: $30 (C/C)

Gloves, Light: Light leather, synthetic, or wool gloves. Protects hands against frostbite to 30 degrees. Weight: 0 . 2kg Price: $15 (C/C)

Gloves, Ski: Heavy gloves made of materials such as Gore-Tex. May affect tasks requiring manual dexterity. Protects hands against frostbite down to -10 degrees. Weight: 0.5kg; Price $50 (S/R)

Goggles: With interchangeable tinted/polarized and clear lenses. Weight: none; Price: $17 (V/V)

Gore-Tex ECWS (Extreme Cold-Weather System): This is the most modern of cold-weather survival, issued to US and some NATO countries as well as Pact Arctic units and other alpine units and mountain climbers. The ECWS consists of Gore-Tex equivalents of the items in the cold-weather and extreme-cold weather gear, but this gear is much more durable, is waterproof, and more resistant to cold than ordinary gear. ECWS is much sought-after by troops who don't have it, and as a result items of the ECWS can be found worn by just about anyone. This gear is usually issued in a camouflage pattern, but civilian versions are usually in bright colors (such as orange or blue), and it can be had in white. Weight: 15kg; Price: $895 (S/R)

HALO Rig: HALO stands for high-altitude, low-opening, and refers to a particular style of parachute drop. The parachutist leaves the plane at a great height (usually over 25,000 feet (7600m)--high enough to require oxygen gear) and free-falls to a level below radar and visual observation height before opening. The HALO rig consists of a standard parachute, oxygen tank, face mask, insulated overgarment (it gets cold up that high) and altimeter. Wt: 14 kg. Price: $3500 (S/S).

Hammock: Normal canvas hammock with wooden end stays. Weight: 0.7kg; Price: $19 (C/S)

Hammock, Covered Jungle: A normal hammock with a canopy over the hammock and insect netting between the canopy and hammock. Weight: 1.25kg; Price: $32 (S/R)

Hammock, Light Mesh: Supports 225kg, yet rolls into a fist-sized ball. Weight: 0.3kg; Price: $10 (C/R)

HCP-1 (Health and Comfort Pack, Type 1): This is general issue in most Western and Middle Eastern military forces, and in lesser issue with Eastern military forces. It is also common in disaster relief organizations. Each HCP-1 is designed to equip 10 persons for 30 days. The pack consists of 10 bags and 10 boxes. Each bag contains a toothbrush, 2 tubes of toothpaste, 100 meters of dental floss, 10 disposable double-bladed razors, 2 cans of shaving cream, 3 bars of soap, a large container of foot powder, 20 moist towlettes (the large size), a bottle of hair shampoo, two sticks of deodorant, 5 ball-point pens, and a jar of petroleum jelly. The box contains a box of laundry detergent, 4 rolls of toilet paper, a comb, a small sewing kit, fingernail clippers, a hairbrush, a small mirror, a bottle of hair conditioner, a tin of shoe polish, another box of 50 moist towelettes, shaving gel (for female legs and underarms, but may also be used for faces), a writing tablet with 100 sheets of paper, a tweezers, a box of Bandaids, electric shave lotion, a bottle of hand lotion, a bottle of mink oil, 4 bottles of sunscreen, 3 sets of boot laces, a box of 50 envelopes, 3 nail files, a shoe polishing brush, 4 hair nets, another jar of petroleum jelly, and shave powder. These items are packed in a crate. Weight: 155 kg; Price: $1950 (S/R)

HCP-2 (Health and Comfort Pack, Type 2): This is an additional HCP designed for female military personnel and refugees. Like the HCP-1, it is designed for 10 persons for 30 days. The HCP-2 comes in a box and contains the following items: 48 regular sanitary napkins, 72 heavy sanitary napkins, 60 regular tampons, 84 heavy tampons, 250 panty shields, 400 moist towlettes, 20 4.55-liter self-seal plastic bags, 150 76x178mm plastic bags, 10 68-liter plastic garbage bags, 10 ponytail holders, 1 hairbrush, 2 plastic combs, 50 bobby pins, and 10 personal hygiene body wipes (large versions of the moist towelette, with an additional deodorizer). Weight: 155 kg; Price: $1950 (S/R)

Kevlar Helmet: This is intended to provide protection from fragments, not direct hits from small arms (yet often does). Weight: 0.5kg; Price $100 (C/S)

Kevlar Vest: This type of body armor is intended to provide protection from fragments, not direct hits from small arms (yet often does). Weight: 4kg; Price $800 (C/S)

Life Jacket: Buoys wearer's weight, plus the weight of the jacket, and 10kg. Reduces difficulty of Swimming rolls by one level for purposes of staying afloat. Weight: 6kg; Price: $75 (S/R)

Load-Bearing Equipment/Special Patrolling Insertion-Extraction (LBE/SPIE) System: A modular combat webbing system capable of carrying an individual’s combat-essential equipment while enhancing the capability to quickly and easily conduct rappelling insertions and SPIE operations. Essentially combines ALICE suspenders, pistol belt and rappelling harness into one. Combat webbing accessories may be used with this system. Wt 2kg; Price $130 (R/R)

Mess Kit: A metal tray to cook food, plus a fork, knife, and spoon. Weight: 0.4kg; Price: $9 (V/V)

MOLLE Load-Bearing System: New issue to US forces at the start of the war, the MOLLE system consists of a load-bearing vest and pack combination connected by a special ball-and-socket that allows the pack to be dropped in less than one combat phase. The load-bearing vest (LBV) has different pouch attachments for each weapons specialist, though all have an integral belt and harness system and small removable butt pack (carries 3kg). The pack with integral frame can carry 40kg of goodies, and also has the following: a SINGARS radio pocket, a claymore mine pocket that contains several extra buckles and a six-magazine bandolier, a removable pouch on each side, a sleeping bag cover, and a 2-liter pressurized water bladder with a drinking hose. In addition to this, a special combat patrol pack, which is really just a small backpack, can be attached to the back for another 10kg of supplies.

The LBV may be set up as follows:

Rifleman: Six 30-round magazine pouches, two hand grenade pouches (2 grenades each), and one 100-round/utility pouch.

Grenadier: Four 30-round magazine pouches, 20 40mm grenade pouches, four 40mm ILLUM pouches, one 100/round/utility pouch.

SAW Gunner: Two 30-round magazine pouches, two 200-round belt pouches, three 100 round/utility pouches.

Medic: Three 30-round magazine pouches, one hand grenade pouch, one medical bag (4kg).

Shotgunner: 12 shotgun shell pouches, three 100-round/utility pouches, 4 hand grenade pouches.

OICW Gunner: Four 8-round 25mm magazine pouches, four 30-round magazine pouches, one 100-round/utility pouch.

Weight: (Standard MOLLE system) 5kg (combat patrol pack) 1kg; Price (MOLLE and combat patrol pack) $100 (S/R)

Overwhites: A lightweight, white (usually splotched with dark gray or forest green) garment to be worn over the individual's other clothing. Overwhites are not intended to provide a great deal of insulation, just camouflage under snow conditions. Weight: 1kg; Price $50 (C/C)

Pack, ALICE, Medium: Standard US field pack. Carries 25kg, including 3 external pockets which carry 10kg of the total volume. Weight: 1.4kg; Price $50 (V/V)

Pack, ALICE, Large: Larger version of the above; typically issued only to infantry, armor, artillery, and Special Forces personnel. Carries 40kg, including 3 external pockets which hold 16kg of the total volume, and 3 other small pockets for miscellaneous items. Weight: 2.2kg; Price $80 (C/S)

Pack, Civilian: Usually zippered and normally not waterproof or only nominally waterproof. Different packs vary widely in arrangement of external or internal pockets (if any). Holds 10kg. Weight: 0.5kg; Price: $20 (C/C)

Pack, Generic: A rucksack capable of carrying 30kg. Weight: 2kg; Price: $20 (V/V)

Pack, Locopack System: Combat pack designed for use by NATO special forces. Locopack is a modular system with a main pack holding 20kg, 0.2kg each in two shoulder pockets, and two detachable side pockets holding 4 kg each. (These side pockets can also be attached to ALICE webbing or combat vests.) Locopack also has an integral combat webbing set which includes two canteens, a personal medical kit pouch, and two magazine pouches (3 rifle magazines each), as well as two pouches holding 1.8kg each. Any part of the Locopack can be quick disconnected from any other. Weight: (complete pack) 4.1kg (main pack) 1.2kg (each side pocket) 0.2kg (combat webbing) 2kg (shoulder pouches/side belt pouches, each) 0.1kg; Price: $325 (S/R)

Pack, LRRP: Another alternate field pack, designed for long-range reconnaissance troops. Holds 27kg in the main pack and 4 kg in each of two quick-release side pouches. Weight: (complete pack) 2kg (main pack) 1.5kg (side pouch) 0.25kg each; Price: $200 (S/R)

Pack, ShadowPack System: A common alternative field pack (known by different names in different countries. ShadowPack has a main pack holding 10.5 kg, two quick-release side pouches holding 2.5kg each, one back pouch holding 2kg, and one buttpack, holding 4.5kg. Each pouch can be quick-released from the others and attached to standard load-carrying harness. Weight: (complete) 2kg (main pack) 0.8kg (side pouch) 0.25kg (back pouch) 0.2kg (buttpack) 0. 6kg; Price: $160 (S/S)

Parachute: A device which allows a character to leap from a perfectly good aircraft and probably reach the ground intact. Includes main canopy, reserve canopy, and all necessary harnesses. If recovered, the parachute can be repacked and reused. A character may carry up to four times his normal load during a parachute drop (note, however, that he may not be able to carry it far on the ground). Wt: 15 kg; Price: $450 (C/C).

Paraglider (Steerable Parachute): A special form of parachute permitting the passenger to direct his descent more than is possible with a normal parachute. If recovered, the paraglider can be repacked and reused. Weight: 16kg; Price $650 (C/C)

Parka: Includes overboots, socks, etc. Cannot be worn over the winter combat suit. Protects against 35°. Weight: 3kg Price $150 (C/C)

Personal Commode: Known as a PC by the troops, these were first issued to Allied troops during the Gulf War. It consists of a heavy, corrugated cardboard seat covered by a vinyl shell. The PC is, amazingly, capable of supporting 545 kilograms. One of the secondary uses is as a seat on hot desert sands. The PC folds down to a package of only 0.45kg.

An optional add-on is a privacy cover in the form of a waterproof tent to pull over the PC. This weighs 1 kg. If the user is careful, the PC may be re-used. Weight (PC) 0.45kg, (Privacy Cover) 1kg; Price (PC) $12, (Privacy Cover) $50 (C/R).

Poncho, Plastic or Vinyl: Weight 0.62kg, Price $19 (V/V)

Poncho Liner: Light, thin quilted cloth, surprisingly warm and used to make the poncho into an impromptu sleeping bag. Protects against 30 degrees, even when wet. Weight: 0. 6kg; Price: $30 (V/C)

Poncho/Sleeping Bag: Widely issued to German troops, and issued in small quantities to US troops. Also known as the IMPS (Individual Multi-Purpose Shelter). As it sounds, this is an insulated poncho that can be unfolded and closed off to form a sleeping bag. Small stays keep the other end off the wearer's head and chest if desired. It folds into the hood for carrying. Weight: 1.4kg; Price: $200 (C/R)

Radio Pouch: Designed to hold the 2km radio, but can also hold a transponder. Can be clipped to the combat webbing. Wt 0.1kg, Price $10 (C/C)

Rappelling Gear: Includes a "Swiss Seat" harness, 4 carabiners, and one pair of work gloves. Weight: 1. 1kg; Price: $80 (C/C)

Rainsuit, Vinyl or Plastic: Weight 0.88kg, Price $30 (V/V)

Shelter Half, Canvas: A rubberized canvas sheet that can be combined with another shelter half to form a two-man tent or alone as a one man tarp. Includes pegs, poles, and rope. Weight: 1kg; Price: $25 (C/C)

Shoulder Holster: This type of holster is specially designed to be worn under a jacket or loose shirt, holding the weapon against the body for concealment. It only works for pistols and SMGs with a bulk of 2 or less—weapons of bulk 3 can be concealed under a long coat, but shoulder-holsters aren't made for them. Weapons of bulk 4 or more can't be concealed. The harness provides space for the weapon and two extra magazines/speedloaders. Wearing a shoulder holster makes the detection task one level more difficult. Wt: 1 kg; Price: $50 (C/C)

Sleeping Bag: Protects against 30°. Weight: 4kg; Price: $50 (C/C)

Sleeping Bag Bivy Cover, MSB: This is a waterproof, windproof bag designed to be used with the MSB or by itself. It incorporates the same material that is used in the Extended Cold-Weather System. It comes with a breakaway zipper that can completely enclose the occupant and be egressed quickly. Weight: 1kg; Price $25 (S/R)

Sleeping Bag, Modular (MSB): This is a two-bag system consisting of a lightweight outer patrol bag (temperature rated to 30ºF) and an intermediate inner bag (temperature rated to -10ºF). The bags can be used independently or mated together to form the extreme cold weather bag rated to -30ºF. The MSB incorporates the latest sleeping bag technology using lightweight polyester fibers for insulation. It is hydrophobic (water hating) and light, weighing less than 7 pounds. It comes with a compression sack for easy stowage. Weight (Patrol Bag) 1.1kg, (Inner Bag) 2kg; Price (Total) $150 (S/R)

Sleeping Bag, Winter: Protects against 45°. Weight: 5kg; Price: $100 (S/S)

Small Concealed Holster: A holster designed to hold a pistol of bulk 0 in a concealed position (fastened around an ankle, clipped to a waist belt or brassiere, etc.). These holsters only hold the weapon, not extra magazines/speedloaders. Wearing a small-concealed holster makes the detection task two levels more difficult. Weight: 0.3kg; Price $25 (C/C)

Snorkel Gear: A mask, snorkel, and swim fins, permitting character to swim completely underwater for periods of up to 30 seconds, with a minimum of surface interaction (pulling the snorkel below the surface and holding his breath). The character need only gently break the surface and can then breathe normally without making great amounts of noise or surface ripples. Spotting is done normally for characters on the surface, but characters swimming underwater cannot be spotted. Wt: 2 kg; Price:$120 (V/V).

Steel Helmet: This is intended to provide protection from fragments, not direct hits from small arms fire. Weight: 1kg; Price: $50 (C/C)

Strobe Light: A powerful flashing Xenon light used as a distress signal. Pilots are issued one of these, and they are commonly carried by other soldiers. From the air they are visible at a range of 15km during the day and 50km at night. The strobe will flash continuously for 9 hours. Weight: 0.14kg; Price: $50 (S/S)

Sunglasses, Polarized: Weight none, Price $40 (V/V)

Survival Kit: Contains a wide variety of useful items in a high-impact plastic container that can double as a 0.7-liter canteen.

2-man Emergency Tent 

Signal Mirror

High-Pitch Whistle 

3 Band-Aids (assorted)

2 Gauze Pads (100x100mm) 

3 butterfly Band-Aids (assorted)

4 units mild pain-reliever 

1 candle

2 small flares 

50 waterproof matches

6m nylon cord 

0.5m wire

50mmx1m duct tape 

1 razor blade

1 zip-lock bag 

1 safety pin

1x1m aluminum foil 

2 energy bars (1/2 day food)

5 dextrose cubes (1/4 day food) 

2 salt packets

3 bouillon cube 

3 tea bags

The kit also contains 4 laminated cards containing survival tips that give the user a default skill of Survival 1 when trying to find food or make an expedient shelter. There was a massive run on these kits in the last few weeks before nuclear strikes began. Weight: 0.5kg; Price: $40 (S/R)

Survival Kit, Aviator's: Though the Special Operations Kit was often acquired by aircrews, this kit was the official issue for NATO aircrews.

3-blade pocket knife 

1 water bag (1-liter)

6m steel wire 

10 waterproof matches

2 striker strips 

3 fishhooks

1 button compass 

2 large needles

4 magnesium fire starters 

10m fishing line

Weight: 0.14kg; Price: $30 (S/S)

Survival Kit, Special Operations: Unlike the above kit, this kit was primarily issued to LRSU teams, special operations units, and aviators. It is packaged in an aluminum tin, which can also serve as a cup or cooking pot.

Signal mirror 

Hacksaw blade

Lanyard saw 

50 waterproof matches

Flint and steel 

1-liter water bag

3 fishhooks 

2 razors

10 Band-Aids (assorted) 

4 gauze pads (100x100mm)

20 salt tablets 

10 units mild pain-reliever

1 high-intensity chemlight 

Notepaper and pencil

50mmx2m duct tape 

1 Pair tweezers

1 candle 

3m snare line

10m fishing line 

Button compass

4 large Band-Aids (assorted) 

3 safety pins

5 units +/- antibiotic 

1 roll medical tape (25mmx5m)

1 flare 

2 energy bars (1/2 day food)

1 Sharpening stone 

20m nylon cord

The kit also comes with a set of survival tips, but these were rarely used by the units to which the kits were issued (they already knew the information). Weight: 0.3kg; Price: $150 (R/R)

Survival Knife: Knife with hollow handle to store survival gear. The knife is not properly balanced for throwing (FOR: Thrown Weapon), but the butt can be used as a hammer. In addition to the supplies listed below, 0.1kg of other gear can be carried in the handle.

Lanyard Saw 

5m Thread

3 Fishhooks 

6 Waterproof Matches

1 Sharpening Stone 

3m Snare Wire

10m Fishing Line 

2 Needles

Button Compass

Weight: 0.5kg; Price: $75 (C/C)

Sweater: Synthetic or wool sweater. Protects against 20°. Weight: 0.5kg; Price: $30 (C/C)

Tarp, 2x3m: Waterproof heavy canvas, and often issued with vehicles. Weight: 2.5kg; Price: $8 (V/V)

Tent, 1-Man: Wt 1.3kg, Price $60 (S/R)

Thermal Fatigues: Woolen fatigues for winter use. Includes socks and boots. Protects against 25 degrees. Weight 5kg; Price $40 (S/S)

Thermal Underwear: Worn under clothing. Includes socks. Protects against 15°. Weight: 0.5kg; Price: $40 (C/S)

Umbrella, Bulletproof : An umbrella made of Kevlar, with special recoil systems in the shaft. It serves as one level of armor for the bearer when opened and pointed toward the source of bullets. It is not perfect—each bullet only hits it on a 1D6 roll of 1-4. On a 5-6, the bullet bypasses the umbrella and hits the bearer.  It is waterproof and serves its ostensible function fairly well, but is quite heavy and tiring to carry one-handed. Wt: 4 kg; Price:: $1500 (R/R)

Vest, ALICE: This simply a canvas vest with 30 attaching loops on the front and back for gear that clips on with standard clips. It replaces the standard LCE harness, and is more comfortable and quiet than the standard harness, as well as allowing for more individual preference in arranging equipment. Weight (without equipment); 0.28kg; Price: $40 (S/R)

Vest, Battle: This is an LCE originally developed for Israeli Defense Forces and since adopted worldwide by police and military forces. It consists of a canvass harness with 4 rifle magazine pouches (2 magazines each), 3 grenade pouches, personal medical kit pouch, 1-liter canteen and pouch, 1 buttpack, 1 knife/bayonet sheath, and 4 miscellaneous attachment points. A sore point among soldiers is that the pouches close with Velcro strips, which can become painfully loud when someone is trying to be quiet. Weight: 2.07kg: Price: $130 (S/R)

Vest, Commando: This vest was developed for IDF special operations forces, and has since been adopted by special forces worldwide. It consists of an adjustable canvas vest with a holster and pistol magazine pouch, knife/bayonet sheath, personal medical kit pouch, 2km radio pouch (plus a microphone and cord holder on the front of the vest), 2 rifle magazine pouches (4 magazines each), 1 grenade pouch (2 grenades), 1 buttpack, 1 canteen and pouch, 4 shotshell loops, and one miscellaneous pocket and 4 miscellaneous attachment points. This vest has the problem with Velcro closures. Weight: 1.28kg; Price: $100 (S/R)

Vest, Fishing: These vests have been widely pressed into use as combat vests by civilians and militia forces. A typical vest (for game purposes) has 11 large and 14 small pockets, both inside and out and can hold up to 12kg of gear. A person might not find his gear as easily accessible as he would in a military vest. Weight: 2kg; Price: $30 (S/R)

Vest, Pilot’s Survival: This is also used by US armor crews (a similar vest is worn by NATO armor crews). It is a nylon mesh vest with 3 large and 3 small zippered pouches on the chest, a holster (merely enough to hold the pistol in place, not to protect it from the elements), a knife/bayonet sheath, and four small and one large miscellaneous attachment point. Two more pockets are found on the inside of the vest. The vest comes in five sizes. Weight: 0.62kg; Price: $65 (C/S)

Watch, Military: Simple watch with a luminous dial. Weight: none; Price: $20 (V/V)

Winter Combat Suit: Insulated combat suit, usually white (but sometimes reversible). Includes winter boots. Protects against 40 degrees. Weight: 5kg; Price: $300 (R/S)