Gearing Up

Being prepared to cover the military during training or combat is one of the most important duties for a reporter, photographer or videographer. To assist first-timers, Military Reporters and Editors have compiled several lists of gear, clothing, equipment and other items that journalists should consider taking along. Of course, each person should customize their own gear list based on their personal needs, experience and circumstances, with ample consideration given to the assignment length, climate, season, danger quotient and weight and space constraints.

If you have suggestions, please send them to Jim Crawley at james.w.crawley@gmail.com.

Joint Readiness List | Army Times packing list | Crawley's Pack List

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