2026 Basic Class Needed Items

Basic Survival Required Equipment List

Camping is Primitive (Tent/Hammock) and Walk-In Only
Food is not provided, so bring adequate food and snacks
Electrolyte drink mixes are recommended (Gatorade, Powerade, or Jello)
Port-a-Potties are located 400 yards from Base Camp and serve as the only means of restroom facilities

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NOTE: Orders cannot be shipped to the school property for pick up.

Gear List (each student must have their own gear):

EXPENDABLE GEAR

1 roll Gorilla Tape (1") (Must be Gorilla brand. Must be 1", NOT 2")
100 ft Tarred Bank Line (Twisted, tarred. NOT braided. NOT mason line. NOT jute)
100 ft 550 Paracord – ORANGE (Pathfinder or Atwood Rope Company)
2 Shemaghs – ORANGE, 100% COTTON ONLY (No blends)
2 Drum Liners – 55 gal, 6 mil (Must be 6 mil. NOT 3 mil)
1 XXXL T-Shirt – ORANGE, 100% COTTON ONLY

CORE GEAR

Backpack (35–40L) (Must securely carry 2 stainless containers and an accordion pad)
Emergency Tarp (5x7) (Mylar on one side, orange on the other)
8 ABS Tent Stakes (ABS plastic only. NO metal)
Accordion Sleep Pad (Must be orange on one side)
Mil-Spec Poncho
Poncho Liner OR Swagman Roll (This is NOT your poncho)
Water Containers: (All must be stainless, removable caps, single wall only, No Stoves, No Bottle Bags)
- 2 Stainless Steel Bottles or Canteens 32 oz (single wall only)
- 1 Stainless Nesting Cup
Silky Folding Saw
Belt Knife (Carbon steel, full tang, minimum 4.25" blade, sharp 90° spine, NOT coated, must have sheath)
Multi-Tool OR Swiss Army Knife
Cold Steel Shovel (Fixed Handle Only, NO collapsible shovels)
Canvas Sail Needle (#10 or #14 ONLY) (Single needle. NOT a sewing kit)
Baseplate Compass with Mirror - Suunto MC-2 (360°, NOT quadrant)
Headlamp With Spare Batteries OR Charging Brick (Minimum white AND red light setting options)
Ferro Rod (6" long × ½" diameter. NOT small or keychain size)
Analog Watch (NO smart watches)
Leather Gloves
Rite in the Rain Notebook – Orange (4.625" × 7") (Stapled. NO spiral. NO other sizes)
Pencils

PERSONAL ITEMS

Basic Hygiene Only (Toothbrush, toothpaste, prescription meds, feminine hygiene items)

NOTE: First aid kits are carried by instructors.

Electrolytes & Snacks (No full meals. Eat on the move — jerky, trail mix, protein bars, etc.)
1 Pair Spare Socks and Underwear
Bug Repellent (Optional)
Weather Appropriate Clothing

FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY (SEPARATE FROM PACK)