Kit list for Family Bushcraft Weekend Course

• Water-proof jacket and trousers, fleece/jumpers, hat, gloves, scarf, a thermal baselayer can be useful year round
• Long trousers and sleeves - recommended to protect you from brambles and midge and tick bites (recommended)
• (In Scotland, May - Sept) - Insect repellent (non-deet) and midge headnet (strongly recommended)
• Cup
• Any medication you may need
• Hand sanitiser
• Toilet paper and any needed sanitary product + ziplock bag
• Firesteel (optional)
• Sheath knife (optional)
• Packed lunch
• Either bring flask with hot drink or ingredients to add to hot water provided on the course
• Food for snacks and main meals
• Mess tin/s or pot for cooking + scourers
• Cutlery
• camping stove (optional)
• Tent, or hammock and tarp
• Roll mat
• Sleeping bag with appropriate grade for the season i.e. at least 3 or 4 season
• Torch (preferably head torch) with spare batteries.
• Breathable bivvy bag or cheap plastic tarp and cordage (recommended if you choose to stay in a shelter)
• Wellies are strongly recommended or alternatively water-proof walking boots