Basic stuff

• walkie talkies for each member of team
• at least one cell phone
• 2+ laptops loaded with software, see below
• GPS unit
• digital camera
• power inverter
• power strip (optional, depending on volume of electric equipment)
• lots of batteries
• maps and/or Thomas Guide and/or mapping software
• friends to call for help if desired
• first aid kit
• bottled water and other drinks as desired
• a few extra snacks as desired

On computers:

• Map/navigation software
• Productivity software
• Programming environment
• TEA or other puzzle-solving aids
• Wireless or cellular Internet access

Team puzzle solving tools

• protractor
• drawing compass
• ruler
• tape measure
• scissors
• adhesive tape
• colored pencils & markers & highlighters
• magnifying glass
• binoculars
• string/rope
• swiss army knife
• lighter & matches
• NSEW compass
• cd player
• headphones
• deck of cards

Books

• phone books
• world almanac
• Bible
• card games rules book
• local guidebook(s)
• dictionary
• thesaurus
• quotations book
• pocket atlas
• encoding references (Braille, Morse, etc.)

Individuals' responsibility:

• flashlight and/or headlamp
• clipboard or writing surface
• paper
• writing instruments
• backpack
• calculator
• watch
• jacket or other clothes to keep warm at night
• swimwear and towel
• extra clothes
• personal care items
• sunglasses