DMAT PERSONAL GEAR CHECKLIST
The NM-DMAT has devised the following list so that all deployed team members
are self-sufficient and able to care for themselves. The basic rule is 2-3-4.
This means that each team member should deploy with 2 bags, 3 days of food and
4 quarts of water. The list includes not only minimally required items, but
others to help each member travel and live more comfortably during the deployment.
The two fabric bags to be utilized are a large one for palletization which
will possibly not be available in transit, and a smaller "ready bag"
to contain those items needed during the transport. Uniforms and personal equipment
must be marked for identification, using waterproof indelible ink of appropriate
contrasting color or sewn in tags.
Clothing should be chosen according to weather and temperature as well as for
protection from the work environment and should include at least two red shirts
and two pairs of blue pants as detailed in Policy VI.
Please keep your equipment luggage within the required weights, 20 kg (44 lbs)
for summer and 30 kg (66 lbs) for winter.
- MAIN FLIGHT BAG
- CLOTHES
- Long trousers (2 pairs)
- Shorts
- Long sleeved shirts (2)
- Short sleeved shirts (3-5)
- Work boots (steel toe recommended)
- Canvas shoes (comfortable)
- Large bandanna
- Underwear (3)
- Socks (3)
- CLOTHES (COLD WEATHER)
- Trousers (wool)
- Shirt (wool)
- Wool sweater
- Polarguard/down parka
- Long underwear
- Cap, balaclava, scarf
- Mittens/gloves
- Appropriate footwear
- PERSONAL GEAR
- Razor/blades
- Shaving cream
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Hand lotion
- Insect repellent
- Foot care (alcohol, powder, moleskin)
- Medications (Rxs, ASA decongestants, antacids, etc)
- Handiwipes
- Bar soap/container
- Toothbrush/paste
- Personal hygiene
- Comb/brush
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Detergent (clothes)
- Flip-flops
- Bathing suit (just in case)
- Towel
- COOKING AND FOOD
- Mess kit (plate, cup, and bowl)
- Knife, spoon, and fork set
- 48-hr rations
- Water purification tablets
- 1-qt canteens (3)
- SLEEPING GEAR
- Sleeping bag (+15)
- Foam pad
- Ground cloth
- Sleeping bag liner for cold weather
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Head lamp (second choice flash light)
- Extra bulb, batteries
- Waterproof matches/fire starters (no butane)
- Hard hat
- Goggles
- Face mask/dust mask
- Tape, safety pins, sewing kit, etc
- READY BAG
- CLOTHES
- Sun hat (baseball cap)
- Jacket with hood
- Rain coat and rain pants
- Leather work gloves
- FOOD
- High nutrition snacks
- 24 hr rations
- 1 qt water
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Book/reading material
- Sunglasses
- Extra glasses/contacts
- Money, traveler’s checks
- Necessary meds (airsickness patches)
- Necessary hygiene items
- Inflatable pillow
- Camera/film
- Personal medical equipment (scissors, stethoscope, etc)
- Flashlight/batteries
- I.D. card/license
- Notebook
- Knife
- Hearing protection
- Trash bag
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