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I have been through that experience at Eglan Florida and can tell you that staying dry and fed is the key. We were so wet and cold that we just shook for 10 days even though it was only 45 degrees. I was more comfortable at 10 degrees when I served on the DMZ in Korea. I routinely hump the following if I'm going to be any distance from our camp. I figure worst case is either an injury or a down elk that requires an overnight stay. Rather hump it than be without. You just get used to humpn the ruck and consider it part of the gig.

One Green Arc Teryx Ruck with 2 quart bladder.

Army Goretex set

Extra set of seal skin socks

Polypro Balaklava and extra glove inserts

Army goretex sleeping bag cover

One ultra light 3/4 length therma rest

One poncho liner

550 cord

one or two MRE

usual crap like knife, lighter, compass, GPS, topo map, folding saw, pogie bait, handi wipes, trihex heat tabs, 10 -12 rounds of ammo, steiner 8x30 binos, one laser RF, one weapon