Equipment & Clothing List
The following is a suggested list of items required for the course. Items marked with an * can be supplied by Footsteps if required.
Clothing
- Footwear to enable you to walk 2 miles cross country, and live in the woods for 2 days.
- Warm socks and spare socks.
- Old trousers or jeans: to provide protection from nettles and brambles.
- Warm underwear.
- Warm clothing: to offer protection from the elements.
- Water proofs (if available).
- Gloves
- Hat
Survival Tin...
- Contains essential items to enable you to survive in the wild. An information sheet is available on request.
Sleeping Bag
Cutting Tool
- A machete is provided for use on the course.
Personal Equipment
- Rucksack or bag large enough to hold all of your gear.
- Penknife or small sheath knife
- 20ft of string
- Cup or mug
- Spoon
- Water bottle or container
- Torch and spare batteries
- Tooth brush & paste
- Toiletry items as required
- Whistle, this is the emergency signal in the woods and should be carried at all times.
- Bowl or plate
- Any medication
- Cigarettes (if needed)
- A few plasters
Footsteps do not sell any survival equipment.
We will be happy to give you our views on any kit that you are using.
