Cover:
I would suggest bringing a canopy if you can AND some smaller tarps and cordage to bridge between different canopies. You can really increase your covered dry area that way. An extra tarp can also be used to make a back or side wall if it's raining sideways or breezy. Helpful for when you're taking a break. Comfortable folding chair for breaks too.
Clothes:
Brimmed hat, rain jacket, high waist rain pants, fingerless gloves or shooters gloves. Frog Toggs or the like would be best for rain gear. You'll NEED elbow pads too so they need to fit over or under the rain jacket. Good LOOSE warm layers underneath. You need to be able to stretch and change positions. Wool/poly pro/fleece. Assume you'll get wet (either sweat or rain) and you need layers to keep you warm regardless. I've got a Seattle Sombrero that works with behind the head ear muffs or ear plugs and it is great in the rain! Extra dry layers to change into or to layer. Good waterproofish boots with warm socks.
Not sure how well a poncho would work in the Appleseed scenarios. I think not well at all. Too many position and magazine changes. Also, you'd be laying on the poncho trying to get your rifle out and then you'd be laying directly on the wet or cold ground. Good to have for other things but probably not for the shooting line.
Ground cover:
Heavy pad (carpet remnant, shooters mat, foam sleeping pad etc) and tarp (or two). You'll be laying down a lot and will need something comfy.
Rifle:
A cover of some type when you're not shooting or clearing the line. Well cleaned and prepped. .
Food:
Thermos or two of hot tea or other drink. Maybe a thermos of warm soup for lunch if it's cold.
Of course bring extra clothes in lighter layers as well. I went to an Appleseed in Eastern Washington and brought good cold weather clothes. Then it was 70 degrees and sunny and I baked! Be prepared for both cold and warmish just in case.
Have a blast! I'm very envious of you going. I really wanted to go but couldn't fit it in with my schedule.
I would suggest bringing a canopy if you can AND some smaller tarps and cordage to bridge between different canopies. You can really increase your covered dry area that way. An extra tarp can also be used to make a back or side wall if it's raining sideways or breezy. Helpful for when you're taking a break. Comfortable folding chair for breaks too.
Clothes:
Brimmed hat, rain jacket, high waist rain pants, fingerless gloves or shooters gloves. Frog Toggs or the like would be best for rain gear. You'll NEED elbow pads too so they need to fit over or under the rain jacket. Good LOOSE warm layers underneath. You need to be able to stretch and change positions. Wool/poly pro/fleece. Assume you'll get wet (either sweat or rain) and you need layers to keep you warm regardless. I've got a Seattle Sombrero that works with behind the head ear muffs or ear plugs and it is great in the rain! Extra dry layers to change into or to layer. Good waterproofish boots with warm socks.
Not sure how well a poncho would work in the Appleseed scenarios. I think not well at all. Too many position and magazine changes. Also, you'd be laying on the poncho trying to get your rifle out and then you'd be laying directly on the wet or cold ground. Good to have for other things but probably not for the shooting line.
Ground cover:
Heavy pad (carpet remnant, shooters mat, foam sleeping pad etc) and tarp (or two). You'll be laying down a lot and will need something comfy.
Rifle:
A cover of some type when you're not shooting or clearing the line. Well cleaned and prepped. .
Food:
Thermos or two of hot tea or other drink. Maybe a thermos of warm soup for lunch if it's cold.
Of course bring extra clothes in lighter layers as well. I went to an Appleseed in Eastern Washington and brought good cold weather clothes. Then it was 70 degrees and sunny and I baked! Be prepared for both cold and warmish just in case.
Have a blast! I'm very envious of you going. I really wanted to go but couldn't fit it in with my schedule.