figured it out for those interested.
_inventory = [["ItemHatchet","ItemToolbox","ItemMap","ItemCompass","M1911_DZ","Mosin_DZ"],["ItemPainkiller","bloodbagONEG","ItemMorphine","FoodBaconCooked","ItemSodaMdew","HandGrenade_West","5Rnd_762x54_Mosin","5Rnd_762x54_Mosin","ItemAntibacterialWipe","ItemBandage","ItemBandage","ItemBandage","7Rnd_45ACP_1911","7Rnd_45ACP_1911"]];
_backpack = ["DZ_Patrol_Pack_EP1"];
_survival = [0,0,0];
_model = "";
go to your control panel, stop server. open filezilla, in the default directory of your server look for steam_appid.txt. Edit file to 224580, save. Go to control panel hit start, not save and restart.
With the constant updates and version changes changing the starting loadout can be enigmatic. I've managed to add toolbelt items but adding a weapon seems to break the server .pbo. Does anyone know of the correct order and format in which you need to add items in the script?
Using the editor I placed various vehicles and tents on the map. What script do I need to add in the mission.sqf in order to fill the "vehicles" with loot?