2026 Basic Class Needed Items

2026 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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You can browse and purchase the available items by visiting our Basic Gear Collection page.

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

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

Expendables:

• Qty 1 - 1" roll gorilla tape
• Qty 1 - 100' roll #36 tarred Bankline
• Qty 1 - 100' roll 550 paracord
• Qty 1 or 2 - 100% cotton orange Shemagh
• Qty 1 - 3xl 100% cotton orange t-shirt
• Qty 2 - 6 mil 55-gallon drum liner

Gear:

• Backpack – 35-40 Liters
• Notebook & Pencils
• Analog Watch
• Pair of Leather Gloves
• Belt Knife – (Carbon Steel, Full-Tang, NON-Coated with a 90-degree spine and at least 4.25” blade)
• Sak or multi tool
• Folding saw (Silky Saw or Bahco)
• Cold Steel Shovel
• Ferro rod (1/2”x6” rod)
• Canvas Sail Needle
• Headlamp with spare batteries or charging brick
• Emergency tarp
• Qty 6 - ABS tent stakes
• Mil spec poncho
• Poncho Liner or swagman roll
• Accordion sleep pad
• Stainless steel 32oz Water Bottle and Nesting cup (2 bottles, 1 cup)
• Baseplate compass (preferably a Sunnto MC2)

Personal:

• Hygiene items
• Personal Camping Gear
• Electrolyte drink mixes
• Clothes appropriate for weather conditions and spare socks.
• Snacks and MRE style food & snacks that you need (no meals are provided)
• Prescription meds only
• Bug Repellent (seasonal)

You may camp with a Tent, and you are not limited to what you may bring. We recommend leaving coolers in vehicles and taking items out as needed during breaks as they are given.