Field Equipment Pack (3.5e Equipment)
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Field Equipment Pack
For some weird reason, lots of adventurers set out in rag-tag groups from one of the material's many taverns without even considering how poorly they're prepared to brave the dangers of the wilderness, as though faraway minds guide their actions without any fear of consequence. Fortunately, certain proprietors specialize in getting novice adventurers ready for the road. For those that like to be properly prepared, there's the field equipment pack, perfectly suited to the individual.
For a total of 50 gp, you too can be fully geared for any wilderness trek or beginner's dungeon crawl. A basic field equipment pack weighs 40 pounds when fully stocked and includes gear listed below.
- A sturdy yet lightweight backpack with one main compartment, two side pockets and multiple utility sections, external straps and loops. Value 10 gp; weight 2 lb.
- One bedroll suited for a Medium creature, usually strapped to the top of the backpack. Not terribly comfortable, but it will keep you warm. Value 1 gp; weight 2 lb.
- A strong, lightweight canvas for camouflage (+2 Hide in natural areas when not moving) or protection against the weather (+2 to any checks against weather hazards). 4 square yards. Value 2 gp; weight 2 lb.
- A utility ax, attached to the pack through a side loop. Base damage 1d6. Critical properties ×2. This ax is a tool and counts as an improvised weapon for gathering wood and cutting through thick brambles. Value 1 gp; weight 2 lb.
- A flint and steel for making fires. Value 1 gp; weight —
- Three tindertwigs for emergencies or when it's wet. Value 3 gp; weight —
- A hooded lantern. Value 7 gp; weight 3 lb.
- Crude lamp oil in 2 pint bottles, enough for 12 hours of lamplight, or for coating 2 five foot squares (or Medium creatures) in oil. Value 2 sp; weight 2 lb.
- 4 pitons for climbing rugged and difficult surfaces. Value 4 sp; weight 2 lb.
- Pre-prepared trail rations containing sufficient energy-rich food to sustain one person for 7 days. Value 35 sp; weight 7 lb.
- 50 ft. of hempen rope. Value 1 gp; weight 10 lb.
- Scroll case for documents (such as military maps, mission-relevant data, military credentials, etcetera). Value 1 gp; weight &mdash.
- A sewing and repair kit, including sewing needles, several forms of cord, as well as wax and adhesive. Value 3 gp; weight 1 lb.
- Hygiene and washing aid such as soap, a razorblade, etcetera. Value 5 gp; weight 1 lb.
- Medicinal kit containing 1 lb. of rubbing alcohol, clean bandaging and various healing tools. Enough for 10 Heal checks. Value 10 gp; weight 2 lb.
- A toughened waterskin fashioned from animal hide, enough to hold two liters of liquid. Value 1 gp; weight 4 lb. (full)
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