This page contains a full list of the essential clothing & equipment you will need for all of Woodsmoke's UK bushcraft courses.


Clothing:

Sensible outdoor clothing is essential for all of our wilderness bushcraft courses. We recommend that you bring a wool or fleece hat, a waterproof and windproof Jacket and trousers, wool or fleece base layer/s and mid layer/s, and several long and short-sleeved T-shirts. It is useful to also bring base layers (wool or fleece) that you use to sleep in. Cargo/combat trousers are ideal; as they are strong, light and fast drying. Please do not bring jeans! Sturdy hiking boots are a must, as some of the terrain is steep and rocky. We also recommend that you bring a pair of old trainers for the evenings and keep your spare changes of clothes stored in a plastic bag to keep them dry.

Equipment:

• Small day-sack or bum-bag in addition to your main rucksack, for short hike's to gather materials.
• Sleeping bag, preferably 3 season
• Self-inflating or closed-cell foam sleeping mat
• Tent, basha (tarp) or hammock set-up
  
• Torch and spare batteries
• Small first aid kit, including plasters, blister kit, tweezers, foot powder and any personal medication
• Sun block and lip balm
• Good insect repellent
• Wash kit and towel
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Mug, plate & bowl
• Water bottle
• Notebook and pencil

For Woodlander courses you will also require:

• 10 meters of parachute cord -  good quality 550 paracord can be purchased here
  
• Swim wear and towel
• Some zip-lock or plastic bags are useful for keeping tinder dry

Optional extras:

• Camera and film
• Binoculars
• Spending money: as it is not unusual for students to get together for a well-earned pint at the end of a course.
• Tampons: it is not uncommon for a sudden change of environment to start an unexpected period.

Please note: You will be loaned a folding saw and knife when/ if required. Students on the adult Woodlander course will be given a sheath knife to keep.