Deal with equipment (6)
I believe the answer is:
tackle
This clue is a double definition.
'deal with' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'equipment' is the second definition.
(tackle is a kind of equipment)
(Other definitions for tackle that I've seen before include "Compete for ball" , "weightlifting equipment?" , "Try to deal with fishing gear" , "Confront" , "Take on; sports gear" .)