2025-26 Fire Mastery Class Needed Items

Required Equipment List

  • Camping is Primitive (Tent/Hammock) and Walk-In Only

  • Food is not provided, so bring adequate food and snacks

  • Electrolyte drink mixes are recommended (Gatorade, Powerade)

Gear List (each student must have their own gear):

Expendables:

  • Qty 1 - roll gorilla tape

  • Qty 1 - 100' roll #36 tarred Bankline

  • Qty 1 - 100' roll 550 paracord

  • Qty 1 or 2 - 100% cotton orange Shemagh

  • Qty 1 - 3xl 100% cotton orange t-shirt

Clothing:

  • Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing (layering system)

  • Waterproof jacket and pants

  • Warm insulating layer (wool or synthetic)

  • Sturdy outdoor boots

Gear:

  • Backpack – 35-40 Liters

  • Sleeping bag (appropriate for Norwegian conditions)

  • Notebook & Pencils

  • Analog Watch

  • Pair of Leather Gloves

  • Belt Knife – (Carbon Steel, Full-Tang, NON-Coated with a 90-degree spine and at least 4.25” blade)

  • Sak or multi tool

  • Folding saw (Silky Saw or Bahco)

  • Ferro rod

  • Headlamp with spare batteries or charging brick

  • Poncho Liner or swagman roll

  • Accordion sleep pad

  • Stainless steel 32oz Water Bottle and Nesting cup (2 bottles, 1 cup)

  • Water filtration system (Katadyn, GeoPress, or similar)

  • Baseplate compass with a mirror.

Personal:

  • Hygiene items

  • Personal Camping Gear

  • Electrolyte drink mixes

  • Clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and spare socks.

  • Snacks and MRE-style food & snacks that you need (no meals are provided)

  • Prescription meds only

  • Bug Repellent (seasonal)