Recommended Gear
This is a list of the gear that we use in our classes. We are not affiliated with any of these brands but the links below are set up through our Amazon Associate account.
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Cutting Tools
This is the stainless steel version of the knife we use in our classes. You can’t find a better knife for the price!
The Swiss Army Knife with a saw is a great tool to have when you are not bringing an ax or larger saw with you.
Another multi-tool option that has a saw. The pliers and file are also useful to have in the field.
The folding saw we use for our classes
Wet stone that we use for sharpening knives
Sharpening puck for axes
Honing oil for use with shapring puck (not wet stones)
Strop used to finish sharpening blades
Water & Cooking
This cooking system came from Tim Smith of Jack Mountain Bushcraft. Tim is a true master guide and instructor!
Stainless steel single wall water bottle allows you to boil water.
2 quart steel pail is a good size for a solo cook kit.
1 quart steel bowl that nest into 2 quart pail
13 quart steel pail is great for cooking for a group
2 quart Dutch Oven is a good size for a 1-2 person cook kit
12” Dutch Oven is a good size for family or group cook kit
The reflector oven that we use for our classes. It is handmade by a gentleman in Sweden and available for purchase through Ben’s Backwoods
This pot grabber works great to use the steel bowl as a frying pan
This can be used as a lid lifter or to place you lid on to keep it off the ground
This is the most secure way to remove the lid on your Dutch oven
This pie pan nest into the 2 quart pan along with the bowl. It can be used as a plate or a small frying pan