APPLIED BUSHCRAFT KIT LIST
This kit list is designed to help you decide what clothing and equipment to bring to your course. Having the right kit will make your
experience more enjoyable and enable you to focus more on learning.
In the past we have been asked by clients for help in sourcing certain items of kit. This kit list therefore includes options stocked by Woodlore
which have been tried and tested by Ray Mears and the Woodlore Team. There is of course no obligation to buy from us.
All items listed in red are essential for this course. All other items are just recommendations.
The kit you bring with you needs to be durable yet lightweight as you will be carrying your kit with you for much of the course
light is right.
Please visit the Woodlore online shop at www.raymears.com.
ITEM:
SUITABLE OPTION STOCKED BY WOODLORE:
WATERPROOF RUCKSACK LINER
Karrimor Sabre 45 litre Rucksack and
Karrimor Sabre Side Pockets
Ortlieb dry bag
LIGHTWEIGHT GOOD QUALITY WATERPROOF JACKET
AND TROUSERS
COTTON T-SHIRTS
Swazi/Ray Mears Narwhal Gore-Tex Anorak
Fjallraven Brenner Trousers
Woodlore Organic Cotton T-Shirts
LIGHT SHIRT
5.11 TacLite Pro Long Sleeve Shirt
RUCKSACK (45-65 Litres)
SYNTHETIC WICKING BASE LAYER (top)
LIGHT WOOLLEN BASE LAYER/PULLOVER
Woolpower Ullfrotte Original 200g Turtleneck
LIGHTWEIGHT FLEECE
Swazi/Ray Mears Hooded Back 40 Shirt
LIGHTWEIGHT TROUSERS
Fjallraven Karl Trousers
WOOL HAT
Possum Fur and Merino Wool Beanie Hat
SUN HAT
Tilley T3 Hat
FINGER GLOVES
SealSkinz Sporting Gloves
SHORTS (for hiking)
Fjallraven Ruaha Shorts
SHORTS/SWIMMING TRUNKS (for river crossing)
TOWEL
Bandanna
GOOD QUALITY HIKING SOCKS (2 pairs minimum)
Thorlos Hiking Socks - Thick Cushion
HIKING BOOTS (Preferably waterproof)
TRAINERS (for river crossing) and Waterproof socks
Sealskinz Mid-Weight Mid-Length Waterproof Socks
SANDALS/FLIP FLOPS
SUNGLASSES
CLEAN CLOTHES FOR TRAVELLING
10m PARA CORD
550 Para Cord - 10 metre
FIRE STICK
Fire Stick
WHISTLE
Fox 40 Micro Whistle
BUSHCRAFT KNIFE
Morakniv Companion MG Clipper Knife
Fallkniven TK4 Folding Knife or
Fallkniven TK3 Folding Knife or
Mercator K55K Folding Knife
FOLDING KNIFE (with locking blade)
SMALL SHARPENING STONE
MATCHES (in waterproof container)
DC4 Diamond Ceramic Whetstone
Petzl TacTikka Plus Headtorch or
SureFire Saint Minimus Headtorch and
SureFire 123A Lithium Batteries
Exotac MATCHCAP
ORANGE SURVIVAL BAG
LiFESYSTEMS Mountain Survival Bag
FOLDING SAW
Bahco Laplander Folding Saw
HEADTORCH WITH FRESH BATTERIES & 2 SPARE SETS
METAL MUG
Military Stainless Steel Crusader Cup and
Heavy Cover Nato Crusader Cup Boil Cover
SPOON
WATER BOTTLES (2 x 1 litre)
Natoflask Black Water Bottle x 2
LIGHT/WARM SLEEPING BAG
Ray Mears/Nanok Sleeping Bag Osprey
INSULATING SLEEPING MAT
LIGHTWEIGHT TENT
BREATHABLE BIVI BAG (Army Surplus will suffice)
SUNSCREEN & LIPSALVE
GOOD INSECT REPELLENT
Therm-A-Rest ProLite Sleeping Mat or
Multimat Adventure Superlite 25 Sleeping Mat
Hilleberg Akto Tent
Terra Nova Discovery Bivi Bag
Suncare Essentials
3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent or
Eco Guard Insect Repellent
PERSONAL MEDICATION (plus reading glasses etc.)
WASH KIT
Alcohol Hand Rub
Grandpas Pine Tar Bath and Shower Gel
Grandpas Wonder Pine Tar Soap
Wysi Wipes
SMALL 1ST AID KIT (plasters, bandages, headache pills, etc.)
WATCH
NOTEBOOK & SOFT LEAD PENCIL
Watershed Waterproof Notebook
COMPEED BLISTER KIT
COMPASS
Silva Expedition 15 TDCL Compass or
Silva Expedition 4 Compass - 360
N.B. Please note that the use of axes is not permitted on this course.
