Military grade, thermoset plastic available for purchase at The Barn.
A sturdy cup with a handle.
Used for coffee, tea, cocoa, tang, pudding, pie and of course water.
Belt pouch
Useful for keeping certain items very accessable.
Survival Kit
Must carry on your person and not in a backpack.
Candidates will make kits at The Barn.
sewing Kit
For when you get a training patch, voyageur tab or rip something that needs to be stitched back together.
Put into a pill bottle, a bobbin full of upholstery thread (very strong) or floss, 2-3 needles, several pins, and a small Swiss Army knife with scissors. A piece of cloth for patching.
Hygiene Kit
Store these items in a waterproof container like a small peanut butter jar or bag.
Small deodorant, small toothbrush, travel toothpast, floss, baby powder, camp soap, mirror, contact lense case & solution, comb, nail clippers.
Small towel
Small and quick drying.
Bandana
Multipurpose piece of cloth.
Toilet paper
Stored in a waterproof container or bag.
Traditional and/or coin type.
Storage container
Used for toilet paper coins or matches.
matches
Strike-anywhere type matches.
Waterproofed.
compass
Something simple but reliable.
rope
3/16 or 1/4 diameter.
Nylon or paracord.
(4) pieces of 8’ length.
sunglasses
Long exposure to light reflected off the water will result in eye discomfort.
Polarized sunglasses suited for fishing work well.
Use of a lanyard is advised.
This is a common item to break or lose.
Flashlight
Something LED, waterproof.
Bring spare AA or AAA batteries.
headlamp
Optional.
Something LED, waterproof.
Bring spare AA or AAA batteries.
insect repellant
Keep a bottle of bug spray handy for when the bugs get really bad.
Sun screen
Spray or lotion.
Waterproof.
Water reflects sunlight.
SPF strong enough to protect your skin type.
raingear
Warning: FrogToggs are not durable and melt near fire.
Warning: Ponchos blow in the wind and are hazardous when swimming.
watch
Keep in touch with the time.
notebook
Bring your own or use the community notebook.
boot treatment
Take care of your boots and they will take care of your feet.
3 treatments of waterproofing works great for most boots.
