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Kit List

You do not need much for a Survival School course.  Please save your money and do not buy expensive kit.  The more you know, the less you need to carry.

Kit List

Suitable outdoor clothing (see below)
Sleeping bag
Insulated sleeping mat
Basher / tent or shelter

Folding chair for classroom based lessons
Knife, fork, spoon, mug, bowl and plate
Food to last you for the weekend – no food will be supplied!
Billy Can (and something to cook on if you do not wish to light a fire.) **
Water bottle (1 litre mineral bottle will do)
Torch with fresh batteries & 2 spare sets
Wash kit & towel
Personal toiletries & medication
Antibacterial Wipes / Soap
Small first aid kit (plasters, bandages, headache pills etc.) **
Spare change of clothing
Knife **
Saw **
Whistle

** These items are available from the Survival School website.  If you do not have these items, please contact us. 

Outdoor clothing

Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable.  Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.  A waterproof jacket and several sweatshirts underneath are sufficient.  Jeans should not be worn, as they are slow to dry, clinging and cold.  Natural colours or camouflage will give you a better chance of spotting wildlife.  Walking boots are ideal, but wellies in wet weather and trainers in dry weather will suffice.