You're going to be out there ALL night so be prepared to get wet, dirty, and eaten by bugs. Be prepared to be hungry if you're not satisfied with the food and DEFINITLY bring plenty of your own water, just in case.
I've been doing a lot of shopping around for this event too. So I'm glad someone posted this subject. A few items of note or recommendation, in no particular order.
Change of clothes: It's just smart, even if you don't end up using it. Please work within camo guidlines naturally.
LED flashlight: If you don't have one, you get one. I found a waterproof unit for less than 10$ at Ganders.
Lantern: since we can't make camp fires all over the map. I saw this, and IMMEDIATLY fell in love with it! 4 detachable units, rechargeable. Hand em out to go take a squad or to team commanders as signals!
www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000001150-LED-Quad-Lantern/dp/B001TS71NG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1281079195&sr=8-1Poncho: It's a wet field and you don't know if or how much it will rain, but a poncho has many wonderful uses. Rain, bug shield, body wrap, making a lean-to. Also less than 10$ at Ganders, but you had to look harder to find the right one.
Tarp: Similar reasons as the poncho, but more versatile in the coverings.
I was thinking about getting a cheap hammock for people to rest in while off shift, but it did not seem to be economical for me. But I would recommend it if you have a tough hammock you can wrap up in and the tree straps. Cots won't work, and tents have too great a risk of being shreded. But an appropriate sleeping bag or blanket would be smart, just watch for the brambles.
Toilet paper, wipes, camping stool. No leaving the field means NO leaving the field, and let's be real here.
Waterproof bag/box: We're probably going to see a lot of gear on the field with everyone's stuff. So it would be prudent to work out a good storage system. We'll have a REAL airsoft ammo dump here, even though you're only allowed to have as much as you can carry, and materials will need to be guarded at all times.
Radio headset: Everyone can hear those radios beeping a good distance away, so unless I am grossly mistaken, a headset can eliminate that noise in the dark.
NVG: Yeah I know, expensive, but if you got it, use it!
Fishing line alarms, mines and traps: Yes they become more useful, but they also become easier to loose.
Rope: some rope for tarps would be handy.
Be prepared with some small tough food items, and as much ammo and batteries as you can carry. Also be prepared for what will happen when someones weapon DOES break. Don't work on it on the open ground, lay out a tarp or a blanket.
Also you may be sleeping in your goggles so bring a little fan, another pair or something to ease the burden on your face.
And again, obvious, if you can't afford to loose it, DON'T keep it on you person. Preferably keep it at home! That's cell phones turned off or with dead batteries, wallets with EMT licenses, iPods you borrowed.
Bug Spray: 90% + Deet, some citranella candles or other bug repellant systems will help people rest and concentrate.
Thorn defense: there's a lot of brambles and nasty bushes out there, so be prepared so that your arms, face and legs don't get torn up. Mind your boot laces don't get caught on everything
-EDIT-
Apparently I'm a moron and forgot that this event is in Schoolcraft, not Bangor...
