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EQUIPMENT
NEEDED
Field work is required in all seasons and in all types
of weather. Suitable personal equipment and clothing is
required for all field work including:
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Safety footwear (steel-toed), should have
wet and dry weather boots.
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Chainsaw boots
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CSA approved hard hat
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Hard hat liner
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CSA approved safety glasses
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Ear protection
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High visibility cruising vest
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Compass
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Nexus 15 TDCL Elite
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Suunto MC-2D Navigator
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Rain suit
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Snowshoes
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Jack knife
All equipment can be purchased on registration day. BAP
Equipment sets up shop at the school and provides
students with all gear that is needed. A starter kit can
be purchased from BAP the day of registration; the kit
includes a high visibility vest, required compass, Fox
40 whistle, photo case, 10x hand lense, and a 15 cm
Staedtler Map Scale.
High visibility cruising vest are to be purchased at the
college. These vests are custom made by BAP and provide
protection and space for MCFT issued field equipment.
It is not essential to buy snowshoes prior to the winter
months. They may be purchased only when needed.
Below is an approximate cost for the above equipment and
gear:
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EQUIPMENT & GEAR
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APPROXIMATE COST |
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Safety Footwear |
$150 |
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Chainsaw Boots |
$120 |
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Compass |
$ 50 |
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Hard Hat (ratchet adjuster) |
$ 40 |
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Hard Hat Liner |
$ 8 |
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Safety Glasses |
$ 10 |
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Ear Protection (clip-on) |
$ 25 |
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High Visibility Cruising Vest |
$ 70 |
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Rain Suit |
$ 60 |
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Jack Knife |
$ 60 |
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Snowshoes |
$200 |
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