  What you Need A Field Phreaking Kit
      By Swordkeeper
     For 31337 Phreaking



The Field Phreaking Kit is a neccessity for the serious phreaker.
Some so-called phreaks get all of their information, Including 
codes, from BBS's or off the Net and have an ego big enough to 
call themselves phreaks (But they are not!). The real phreak
acquires knowledge on his own through perseverence and ingenuity.

Following is a list of useful items for your Phreaking Kit:

o  Backpack:  Get a nice one to hold all of your materials.
o  Test Phone:  Very Handy.  We'll tell you how to get one or 
   make one.
o  Ratchet Set:  Usually, you'll only need 7/16" and 3/8" size ratchets.
o  Screwdrivers:  Get medium and large screwdrivers, and a phillips head.
o  Wire Cutters:  Just in case you want to wipe out some lines.
o  Pliers:  For misc. stuff.
o  Xacto or Pocket Knife:  To strip or cut wires.
o  Penlight:  Nice and small; very useful for night work.
o  Flashlight:  If you need lots of light and have enough room in your pack.
o  Gloves:  Make sure you don't get shocked or leave your fingerprints around.
o  Pencil and Paper:  Write down locations, notes, numbers, etc.


Optional materials


o  Walki-Talkies:  For communications when yelling isn't possible or 
   smart.
o  Battery Operated Camara Flash:  Good for flashing in someone's eyes
   at night (Will blind a telco guy for a few seconds.)
o  Mace/Dog Repellant:  Spray in someone's eyes if they give you 
   trouble.
o  Smoke Bomb:  Helpful to divert attention or scare. [drop in telco 
   car][Mix 3 parts potassium nitrate with 2 parts sugar and melt]
o  Matches:  For smoke bomb or anything that is flammable.
o  Bandana/Surgical Mask:  Manholes are dusty; Wear these for easier 
   breathing.
o  Marker:  Mark your "territory" on phone boxes.
o  (Can be Fake) Telco ID Card:  Will make some people think that you work for
   telco.(He really does)

Organize your kit so you know where everything is and can get something
quickly when needed.  You don't want to be fumbling for your mace when 
the gestapo is about to nab you.