<a name="1"></a>1. Camera with high zoom | Reconnaissance. When gathering intel on your target, and for reporting purposes for your client, you will want to use a reliable camera. With a long zoom camera, you may be able to check for cameras surrounding the building of your target, be able to spot the location of security guards, and possible gather info on the locks and perimeter, reducing the odds of being detected. | 10/10 | Recommended: [Panasonic Lumix FZ-80 60x Camera](https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Megapixel-20-1200mm-Stabilization-DC-FZ80K/dp/B01MS16V42) | There are other multiple alternative cameras in the market. One with a decent zoom, ideally over 30x Optical Zoom should work just fine.
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<a name="1"></a>1. Camera with high zoom | Reconnaissance. When gathering intel on your target, and for reporting purposes for your client, you will want to use a reliable camera. With a long zoom camera, you may be able to check for cameras surrounding the building of your target, be able to spot the location of security guards, and possible gather info on the locks and perimeter, reducing the odds of being detected. | 7/10 | Recommended: [Panasonic Lumix FZ-80 60x Camera](https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Megapixel-20-1200mm-Stabilization-DC-FZ80K/dp/B01MS16V42) | There are other multiple alternative cameras in the market. One with a decent zoom, ideally over 30x Optical Zoom should work just fine.
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<a name="2"></a>2. Body Worn Action Camera | Reconnaissance and own security purposes. It is a way or recording the full engagement and infiltration, and allows you to demonstrate to your clients how the infiltration was performed. | 10/10 | Recommended: [GoPro cameras](https://gopro.com/en/us/) or the DJI Osmo Action camera | Alternatives: There are other cheaper alternative action cameras that can be used, however the videos may not have the highest quality or best image stabilization.
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<a name="3"></a>3. Drone | Mostly reconnaissance. It can be used for scoping the perimeter of a building, see its surrounding area, check for cameras, blind spots, and possible fire escape areas that could be potentially used as an entry point. | 1/10 - Its not a "must have", but can really come in handy sometimes | Recommended: [DJI Mavic Mini 2](https://store.dji.com/product/mini-2) or any other drone that fits your budget.| N/A |
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<a name="4"></a>4. Two-Way Radios or Walkie Talkies | Comunication and Intel Gathering. You need to be able to comunicate efficiently with other members of your team when performing an engagement, plus using a radio it gives you the posibility of listening into any channels being used by staff or security on the premises, and listen for any valuable information or if any of your team members has been spotted. | 9/10 | Recommended: [BaoFeng UV-5R](https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174Mhz-400-520Mhz/dp/B00MAULSOK) | Alternatives would be to just use cellphones and bluetooth headsets and a live call, however with this option you will not be able to listen to local radio chatter. A cell phone serves the purpose of being able to comunicate with the client in case of emergency. |
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<a name="5"></a>5. Reliable flashlight | Self explanatory. | 8/10 | Amazon, Ebay, local hardware store | If you want to save some money, you can always use the flashlight of your cellphone, however some phones cant decrease the brightness intensity. |
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<a name="6"></a>6. Borescope / Endoscope | To perform reconnaissance from under or over the door, take a peek inside and see what is on the other side of the door. It helps to prevent spending time trying to open a door which has nothing important on the other side, or to check for any security measures in place, and avoid tripping any of them by accident. | 6/10 | Recommended: [USB Endoscope Camera](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0836XWPJH) | There are a few other alternatives, varying in price, size, and connectivity. |
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<a name="6"></a>6. Borescope / Endoscope | To perform reconnaissance from under or over the door, take a peek inside and see what is on the other side of the door. It helps to prevent spending time trying to open a door which has nothing important on the other side, or to check for any security measures in place, and avoid tripping any of them by accident. | 7/10 | Recommended: [USB Endoscope Camera](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0836XWPJH) | There are a few other alternatives, varying in price, size, and connectivity. |
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<a name="7"></a>7. RFID Frecuency Detector | This tool is utilized for recon, to determine the frecuency of RFID badge readers, and determine what your target is using. By knowing if its high or low frecuency, it can help you configure your proxmark to scan and clone badges. Another benefit of these tools is that they do not trigger any alerts. | 6/10 | Recommended: One good benefit of the [Dangerous Things RFID Diagnostics Card](https://dangerousthings.com/product/rdc) is that its the size of a credit card, so it fits perfectly in your wallet for EDC use. | Alternative: The [RFID LF / HF Detector](https://www.redteamtools.com/RFID_LF_HF_Field_Detector_Card) can be used as a keychain. |
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<a name="8"></a>8. A reliable ScrewDriver with changeable bits | In some scenarios you may need to modify some of your tools, fix something, or disassemble something. | 8/10 | Recommended: [Wera Kraftform](https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05051024001-Kraftform-BithoCSLDing-Screwdriver/dp/B001HSNHM2) | Alternative: Any other screwdriver set will work just fine. Ideally a kit which can be portable and with different bits |
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<a name="9"></a>9. A reliable plier multitool | Same as with the screwdriver set, in some scenarios you may need to modify a tool or fix something. | 8/10 | Recommended: [Gerber Plier Multitool](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDPT9K) | Alternatives: any reliable multitool of your preference |
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<a name="28"></a>28. American Lock Bypass Driver | Self explanatory. For Bypassing American Padlocks. | 4/10 | Recommended: [Red Team Tools American Lock Bypass](https://www.redteamtools.com/american-lock-bypass-driver-tool) | N/A |
<a name="31"></a>31. Travelers hook | These handy tools are used to manipulate the latches of unproperly installed locks on doors. | 10/10 | Both [Red Team Tools Travelers Hook](https://www.redteamtools.com/long-traveler-hook-steel) and [Covert Instruments Travelers Hook](https://covertinstruments.com/products/6-inch-travelers-hook) have it available. | N/A |
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<a name="32"></a>32. Under Door Tool "UDT" | One of the best tools for quick covert entry. This is used by slipping it under the door, and pulling down on the locked lever from the inside and opening the door. | 10/10 | Recommended: [Sparrows UDT](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/underdoor.htm) | Alternative: [Red Team Tools UDT](https://www.redteamtools.com/under-door-level-lock-tool) |
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<a name="33"></a>33. Camera film | Sometimes you dont have enough gap under the door to use a UDT, but you have enough gap over the door. | 10/10 | Recommended: [Red Team Tools Film Canister](https://www.redteamtools.com/film-canister) | N/A |
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<a name="34"></a>34. Loider tool | This is similar to the Traveler's Hook tool, but will usually fit in more narrow gaps. | 10/10 | Recommended: [Sparrows Quick Jim](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/jim.htm) | Alternative: [Red Team Tools Rescue Jim](https://www.redteamtools.com/rescue-jim/) |
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<a name="35"></a>35. Crash bar tool "DDT" | Self explanatory. Fire exits. Crash bar. You know. | 7/10 | Recommended: [Sparrows DDT](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/ddt.htm) | N/A |
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<a name="36"></a>36. Deadbolt Thumb Turn tool | Tool for turning thumb locks. | 7/10 | Recommended: Both [Covert Instruments J tool](https://covertinstruments.com/products/j-tool) and [Red Team Tools](https://www.redteamtools.com/J-Tool-for-Thumb-Turn-Locks) have it available. | N/A |
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<a name="37"></a>37. Door Latch shims | Similar to the Travelers Hook, and the Jim, but for even narrower gaps. | 10/10 | Recommended: [Red Team Tools Door Shims](https://www.redteamtools.com/super-mica-door-shims) | Alternative: [Covert Instruments Door Shims](https://covertinstruments.com/collections/bypass-tools/products/super-mica-shims) |
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<a name="38"></a>38. Strong Magnet | If you've seen the videos of LPL using Magnets, you know what I'm talking about. | 6/10 | Recommended: [Sparrows The Magneto](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/mag.htm) | There is also the MagSwitches. Quick search online and you will find them. |
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<a name="39"></a>39. Bump Keys | Self explanatory. (I gave it a lower rating than others would, since bumping locks is very loud and I prefer picking) | 3/10 | Recommended: [Sparrows Bump Keys](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/bk1.htm) | N/A |
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<a name="40"></a>40. Seattle RAT "SEA-RAT" | This is quite heavy, and intended for first responders, and used to break things, but the long blade works as a loider tool for those doors that have a large cover plate. | 8/10 | Recommended: [Seattle Rapid Access Tool](https://www.ignitionusa.us/searat) | Alternative: I've heard of the use of piano wire in these cases, but I have not used it myself. |
