Required Items:

1 - Hat with brim

1 - Stocking cap or balaclava

4 - Bandanas (preferably 100% cotton)

1 - Shirt, lightweight cotton long-sleeve button down

1 - Sweater, medium—weight wool

1 - Jacket, medium –weight wool

1 - Long john top (no cotton)

1 - Long john bottom (no cotton)

2 - Pair underwear

1 - Pair shorts, light nylon (quick dry)

1 - Pair hiking pants

1 - Belt, adjustable

1 - Pair liner socks

1 - Pair socks, wool

1 - Pair hiking shoes or hiking sandals

1 - Military rain poncho (rubber preferable)

1 - Blanket, wool, approximately 66" x 84"

1 - 5'x 5' Piece of fabric, muslin or wool (Versa Cloth)1 - Knife, Fixed blade (no folding knives or serrated edges)

1 - 550 Parachute cord, 50'(cut into 4', 20', 26' pieces)

1 - Water treatment (we recommend Aquamira drops)

2 - Water bottles, 32 - 40oz

1 - Stainless steel or enamel cup, 18 - 24 oz (1 water bottle, 32 - 40 oz, should fit inside the cup)

1 - Personal medical kit with tweezers

1 - Soap, biodegradable, small bottle

1 - Toothbrush

1 - Emergency whistle

Optional Items:

1 - Rucksack 60 - 70 Liters

1 - Sunscreen

1 - Insect repellent

1 - Comb or brush

1 - Dental floss

1 - Pair work gloves, leather

1 - Silk scarf or shemagh

1 - Pair eyeglasses (please no contacts)

1 - Camera

1 - Notebook or journal

1 - Sewing kit, small

2 - ziplock baggies, quart (for camera and lotions)

1 - Trash bag, heavy duty

1 - Course related book

1 - Blanket, light weight wool

1 - Lip Balm

*Students may also bring any hand-made primitive tools constructed outside of a TBSS course of approved by the Head Instructor. Call us with any questions

 Visit the Trail Blazer Survival School Store

We carry many of these items in our store. You can also pre-order items at checkout  and have them ready and waiting for you when you arrive in Union, SC

Required Items (Women Only):

Feminine hygiene products of your preference

1 - Sports bra

Printable Packing List