What's in your range bag?

**Cips** · 03-16-21, 20:52

I am attending a carbine course in June and I want to make sure I have what is necessary for a successful day.
I will be bringing the obvious; rifle, some spare parts, mags, ammo, eye and ear pro, spare batteries, lube and cleaning solvent, multitool, pens/markers, notepad, wet wipes, gloves, cleaning cloth, sunglasses, et cetera.
What I feel I am lacking is tools for my range bag. What's recommended? I looked into Fix It Sticks but it seems overpriced.

Kind of a hybrid thread, but what's in your range bag?

**jstone** · 03-16-21, 21:02

You have the basics the one thing I would add is a back up rifle.

**Uni-Vibe** · 03-16-21, 21:28

Small needle bottle of CLP
Rag
Allen wrenches
Multi-screwdriver kit
Needle nose pliers
Yellow chamber flags
Mosquito repellent
Painter's tape for targets
Spare earplugs
Earmuffs
Broken shell extractor
GI type cleaning kit with segmented rod

**Korgs130** · 03-16-21, 21:44

Originally Posted by Uni-Vibe

Small needle bottle of CLP
Rag
Allen wrenches
Multi-screwdriver kit
Needle nose pliers
Yellow chamber flags
Mosquito repellent
Painter's tape for targets
Spare earplugs
Earmuffs
Broken shell extractor
GI type cleaning kit with segmented rod

Also:

- Loctite
- The wrenches for all of the accessories on your carbine
- Adjustable crescent wrench
- Hammer
- Duct tape
- Staple gun
- Staples
- Rite in the Rain (pen & note book)
- Lip balm
- Sun screen
- Eye glass cleaner
- Boo Boo kit
- Towel
- Rag

**matemike** · 03-16-21, 21:54

Yeah, you have the basics. You could elaborate on "some spare parts" and really get a list going

Add a bore snake for the caliber you'll be shooting.

And I always bring a rolled up mesh bag, (tiny laundry bag) for picking up my brass. The mesh bag allows some dirt to fall free rather than collecting with the spent cases.

**jsbhike** · 03-16-21, 21:58

Originally Posted by Korgs130

- Staple gun
- Staples

Carry both down range, everytime. It's like the staple gun knows and is fond of the practical joke of running dry after 1 corner is stapled.

**Korgs130** · 03-16-21, 22:11

Originally Posted by jsbhike

Carry both down range, everytime. It's like the staple gun knows and is fond of the practical joke of running dry after 1 corner is stapled.

Dude! That is so true!

**Hank6046** · 03-16-21, 22:13

Originally Posted by Cips

I am attending a carbine course in June and I want to make sure I have what is necessary for a successful day.
I will be bringing the obvious; rifle, some spare parts, mags, ammo, eye and ear pro, spare batteries, lube and cleaning solvent, multitool, pens/markers, notepad, wet wipes, gloves, cleaning cloth, sunglasses, et cetera.
What I feel I am lacking is tools for my range bag. What's recommended? I looked into Fix It Sticks but it seems overpriced.

Kind of a hybrid thread, but what's in your range bag?

I have a multitool, a boo-boo pouch, another bleed kit (I also have one on my belt with tourniquets on both), I usually bring an extra rifle, which I have loaned out almost every class. I like something for speed loading mags, as well as extra mags. Honestly, I have people bring the kitchen sink with them and not use any of it. I would just focus on what you need that day, how hot is it, do you have enough water, snacks, etc. One class I took in Sept started at 60 degrees and rain and ended at 95 degrees with humidity, I wasn't prepared for that, I wore heavy Kuhl pants and regretted it.

I would focus on showing up, taking notes and learning, and your gear should reflect that.