What To Bring
Below you will find a list of suggested items students should bring with them when they are coming to take a course at the Highlands Wilderness Training Institute.
** PLEASE NOTE: students should keep in mind that these courses are conducted in both a classroom and an outdoor environment and run regardless of the weather. Students should have appropriate attire for the climate they will be taking their course in.
Also students need to keep in mind that in order to provide the highest level of training and the most realistic training possible instructors in our wilderness first aid courses use moulage make up such as fake blood. These products are safe BUT do have the ability to stain clothing. Students SHOULD NOT wear expensive clothing during their scenarios. It is recommended that they bring at-least one outfit that can be stained , cut or damaged etc. We often recommend a trip to value village or a similar used clothing store. Students will be given notice ahead of time of when they should change into their scenario clothing.
Survival course students although not exposed to the make up which is used in Wilderness First Aid Courses should keep in mind that they too will get dirty, You will likely get tree sap on your clothing in addition to dirt. Please dress accordingly.
** PLEASE NOTE: students should keep in mind that these courses are conducted in both a classroom and an outdoor environment and run regardless of the weather. Students should have appropriate attire for the climate they will be taking their course in.
Also students need to keep in mind that in order to provide the highest level of training and the most realistic training possible instructors in our wilderness first aid courses use moulage make up such as fake blood. These products are safe BUT do have the ability to stain clothing. Students SHOULD NOT wear expensive clothing during their scenarios. It is recommended that they bring at-least one outfit that can be stained , cut or damaged etc. We often recommend a trip to value village or a similar used clothing store. Students will be given notice ahead of time of when they should change into their scenario clothing.
Survival course students although not exposed to the make up which is used in Wilderness First Aid Courses should keep in mind that they too will get dirty, You will likely get tree sap on your clothing in addition to dirt. Please dress accordingly.
(Spring Summer)
A Small backpack.....
Clothing
◦Appropriate footwear for a forested environment
◦Waterproof - Windproof Outer Layer (Rain Jacket)
◦Warm layer such as Fleece, wool for cool evenings by the campfire
◦Shorts & Bathing Suit, Long Pants As Desired
◦Hat
◦Personal garments as desired
◦Sunglasses
◦Bug Jacket from Late may to mid summer
If Camping
◦Sleeping Bag
◦Ground Pad Therm-a-rest Etc
◦Tent
Meals
◦BackPacker Type Meals (Things that can be made by boiling water, No Refrigeration)
◦Pot Set
◦Utensils
◦Dish Soap
◦Container for Potable Water (Provided On Site)
◦Water Bottle
◦Snacks and drink mixes as desired
Personnel
◦Facecloth
◦Bar Of Soap
◦Toilet Paper
◦Note Pad & Pens
◦Headlamp for night scenarios
◦Camera if desired
◦Sunscreen
DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY A KNIFE OR OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR SURVIVAL COURSE WE WILL PROVIDE WHAT YOU NEED AND TEACH YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IF YOU WANT TO BUY YOUR OWN ITEMS AFTER THE COURSE
A Small backpack.....
Clothing
◦Appropriate footwear for a forested environment
◦Waterproof - Windproof Outer Layer (Rain Jacket)
◦Warm layer such as Fleece, wool for cool evenings by the campfire
◦Shorts & Bathing Suit, Long Pants As Desired
◦Hat
◦Personal garments as desired
◦Sunglasses
◦Bug Jacket from Late may to mid summer
If Camping
◦Sleeping Bag
◦Ground Pad Therm-a-rest Etc
◦Tent
Meals
◦BackPacker Type Meals (Things that can be made by boiling water, No Refrigeration)
◦Pot Set
◦Utensils
◦Dish Soap
◦Container for Potable Water (Provided On Site)
◦Water Bottle
◦Snacks and drink mixes as desired
Personnel
◦Facecloth
◦Bar Of Soap
◦Toilet Paper
◦Note Pad & Pens
◦Headlamp for night scenarios
◦Camera if desired
◦Sunscreen
DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY A KNIFE OR OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR SURVIVAL COURSE WE WILL PROVIDE WHAT YOU NEED AND TEACH YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IF YOU WANT TO BUY YOUR OWN ITEMS AFTER THE COURSE
(Fall Winter)
A Small backpack.....
Clothing
◦Warm Insulated Boots ( NOT STEEL TOE)
◦Waterproof - Windproof Outer Layer
◦Warm middle layers such as Fleece, wool
◦Long Underwear Base Layer
◦Gloves, Hat
◦Lots of dry socks (NOT COTTON)
◦Sunglasses
If Camping
◦Winter Sleeping Bag
◦Ground Pad Therm-a-rest Etc
◦Tent
Meals
◦BackPacker Type Meals (Things that can be made by boiling water, No Refrigeration)
◦Pot Set
◦Utensils
◦Dish Soap
◦Container for Potable Water (Provided On Site)
◦Thermos to hold warm drinks
◦warm Drink Mix (Hot Chocolate - Hot Cider) Preferably not caffeinated
Personnel
◦Facecloth
◦Bar Of Soap
◦Toilet Paper
◦Note Pad & Pens
◦Headlamp for night scenarios
◦Camera if desired
DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY A KNIFE OR OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR SURVIVAL COURSE WE WILL PROVIDE WHAT YOU NEED AND TEACH YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IF YOU WANT TO BUY YOUR OWN ITEMS AFTER THE COURSE
A Small backpack.....
Clothing
◦Warm Insulated Boots ( NOT STEEL TOE)
◦Waterproof - Windproof Outer Layer
◦Warm middle layers such as Fleece, wool
◦Long Underwear Base Layer
◦Gloves, Hat
◦Lots of dry socks (NOT COTTON)
◦Sunglasses
If Camping
◦Winter Sleeping Bag
◦Ground Pad Therm-a-rest Etc
◦Tent
Meals
◦BackPacker Type Meals (Things that can be made by boiling water, No Refrigeration)
◦Pot Set
◦Utensils
◦Dish Soap
◦Container for Potable Water (Provided On Site)
◦Thermos to hold warm drinks
◦warm Drink Mix (Hot Chocolate - Hot Cider) Preferably not caffeinated
Personnel
◦Facecloth
◦Bar Of Soap
◦Toilet Paper
◦Note Pad & Pens
◦Headlamp for night scenarios
◦Camera if desired
DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY A KNIFE OR OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR SURVIVAL COURSE WE WILL PROVIDE WHAT YOU NEED AND TEACH YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IF YOU WANT TO BUY YOUR OWN ITEMS AFTER THE COURSE