Jay's Work Day Pack List:

All Days:

• First Aid Kit
• Vouchers
• Sign-in List and Pen
• Camera
• Beer
• Cups
• Folding Chairs
• Safety glasses or similar
• Tupperware box to hold lunch

Line Maintenance:

• Loppers - 3 pair
• Bow Saw
• Hand Scythes (1 or 2) and sharpening stone
• WD40 and Flat File
• Pliars and Wrench (for repair)
• Rope can be handy
• Work gloves

Regeneration Zones:

• Dibbler - need another so have two
• Plastic Zip Ties (8 inch)
• Leatherman (to cut flagging)
• Heavy-Duty Flagging
• Cordless Drill and Bits (make sure to recharge battery)
• Duct Tape
• Polypro Line
• Blue Boo
• Loppers

• Outer layer - The primary function is to hold in heat, as well as keeping water out for as long as possible.
  • Goretex shell or other rain wear
  • Waterproof pant shell - old ski pants work well
  • Waterproof gaiters (Goretex)
  • Waterproof boots beforehand
  • Brimmed synthetic hat and fleece hat
  • If weather is warm, then staying warm is not a problem. Fast-drying shorts, gaiters, and a rain shell may be sufficient.
    
    
• Inner layers - No cotton - must keep one warm when wet.
  • Wool or synthetic shirt and long underwear
  • Fleece
  • Wool socks
  • Thin windbreaker worn underneath shell to hold even more heat in
    
    
• Other Tips
  • Put dry clothing in a garbage bag
  • Bring a second synthetic inner layer shirt (in the garbage bag) to change into at lunch
  • Put first aid kit in waterproof bag
  • Thermos of hot tea or soup. Caffine constricts capillaries and should be avoided.
  • Bring backup gloves. Cold hands will not warm up in wet gloves.