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Spring Ranger

Florida phase in the spring means relentless bugs and wet conditions. 100% DEET, permethrin-treated gear, and waterproof everything keeps you in the fight.

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100%
DEET Required
90°+
Humidity Feels Like
24/7
Bug Exposure
61
Days in the Suck
Spring Packing List

Bug Season & Wet Weather Loadout

Spring means bugs and rain. Gear tagged "seasonal" is critical for this window.

Bug & Wet Weather
Bug Spray (100% DEET)Seasonal
Permethrin-Treated UniformSeasonal
Bug Net (Head)Seasonal
Poncho & LinerEssential
Wet Weather BagsEssential
Waterproof Spray for GearSeasonal
TarpsEssential
Standard Gear
Ruck (ALICE / MOLLE)Essential
Patrol CapEssential
Boots (Broken In)Essential
Boot Laces (Spare)Essential
550 CordEssential
Eye Pro (Clear)Essential
Ear Pro (Foam Plugs)Essential
Knives (Folding/Fixed)Essential
Consumables
Foot PowderEssential
Anti-Chafe BalmOptional
MoleskinEssential
Duct TapeOptional
Sewing KitOptional
Steel WoolOptional
Tactical Accessories
Cat Eye BandsEssential
Batteries (AA/AAA/CR123A)Essential
WatchesEssential
Lensatic CompassEssential
Admin & Writing
Rite in the Rain NotebookEssential
Rite in the Rain PensEssential
Map CasesEssential
Sheet ProtectorsEssential
Spray Paint (All Colors)Essential
Hygiene
Microfiber TowelsEssential
Soap (Bar)Essential
Shaving KitEssential
Dental Cleaning PicksEssential
Dawn Dish SoapOptional
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Recommended

Spring Gear Picks

REPEL 100
Repel
Bug Repellent — 98% DEET (4 oz)
$7.99
Spring Essential
SAWYER
Sawyer
Permethrin Spray — 24 oz
$14.99
Spring Essential
USGI
USGI Surplus
Wet Weather Bags (2-Pack)
$8.99
Gear — Wet Weather
KIWI
CAMP DRY
Kiwi
Waterproof Spray — Camp Dry 10.5 oz
$8.99
Gear — Wet Weather
ROTHCO
Rothco
Poncho Liner (Woobie)
$54.99
Gear — All Seasons
ROTHCO
Rothco
Poncho — G.I. Type Rip-Stop
$44.99
Gear — All Seasons
ROTHCO
Rothco
550 Cord — 100ft (All Colors)
$9.99
Gear — Essential
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