Preparation and packing of personal equipment (SNCO / CFAV)

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In this video, I will go through my own kit and equipment for a night or more in the field. This should give you an idea of some personal purchase items that may make you more comfortable in the field. At the end I will give a list of all the items I have featured. It is intended as a guide for senior cadets who may continue their career in the cadet force as a CFAV or join the regular or reserve forces.

Purchasing your own equipment can be expensive and you should never be pressured to do so. You will always be issued the necessary equipment for the activity you are undertaking. There may be some safety concerns with your own equipment, so before investing it might be worth speaking to your instructors to see if they have any advice.

Complete Equipment Fighting Order (CEFO)

Equipment List

  • JayJays Commander multicam webbing set
  • Leatherman MUT multitool
  • Tactical Taylor 5.56mm Mag Pouch Medical Insert
  • Light My Fire fire steel Scout
  • BCB Crusader II Cooking System

Complete Equipment Marching Order (CEMO)

Equipment List

The equipment in the video is my personal choice and in my opinion is the best for the job. I do a lot of outdoor activities and almost all of these items are transferable to other activities. So if you do Duke of Edinburgh or undertake expeditions then these items will most definitely serve a dual purpose. A complete set of equipment takes years to collect; as a cadet I did not use much that wasn’t issued to me.  If you’re interested, here is my ‘best of’ recommended list:

  • Rush 72 backpack by 5.11
  • Basha poles by Kombat Military Products
  • Bahco Laplander folding saw
  • Carinthia Defence 4 sleeping bag
  • Ascent Bivi by Rab
  • MTP Snugpack softie smock
  • Mesh stow bags by Viper Tactical
  • Rab hut slippers
  • Jetboil MicroMo
  • Petal Tikka head torch
  • Powerpax Storacell battery holder from Tools Aviation
  • Petzl Bindi rechargeable head torch
  • Alpha Light Long Handle Spoon by Sea to Summit
  • ThermaRest NeoAir Xlite sleeping mat
  • Mammut Kompakt inflatable pillow
  • Montane Prism lightweight glove
Capt. Nick author is an experienced CFAV, having joined the Campbell College Army Section in 1996, he has technically never left! Formally commissioning in 2004, he now holds the rank of Captain and undertakes the role of Training Officer, as well as assisting with national courses such as those at CTC Frimley Park and STEM Camp. With qualifications in exercise and range conduct, as well as skill at arms and first aid, they are at the frontline of cadet training and continues to draw on his experience to deliver safe and engaging cadet training to all age groups. All views are those of the author.

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About Campbell College CCF

Campbell College Combined Cadet Force was the first such organisation established in Ireland in 1909. Starting life as an Officer Training Corps, many students served in both the First and Second World Wars, and continue to do so into the current day.