
10 Items Selection List
*Participants may not modify clothing or items in any way to store or contain food, vitamins, glucose, examples include, without limitation, buttons made of salt, and glucose powder in arrow shafts, or add additional items within items or clothing, for example, without limitation, using fly tying line as thread to hold on buttons.
*Participants are responsible for supplying Producer with an itemized list of all items from each exhibit prior to their departure for the “Land”. Each participant is responsible for traveling to location with all items.

- 1 pair of high leg hunting boots knee high maximum in height.
- 1 pair ankle-high boots/shoes (moccasins, Sandals, Blundstone style shoes, trail shoes or similar designs)
- 1 t-shirt (short-sleeved)
- 2 fleece/wool or polyester/cotton shirts (a hooded fleece is acceptable as is a collared expedition- style shirt. 1 of the shirts may be a hooded baja or buckskin shirt meaning no insulation and must fit as a mid-layer)
- 2 wool, fleece or cotton sweaters (or 1 sweater and 1 zip-up vest). Note: a sweater is a pullover and must fit appropriately. No zippers, and no buttons other than just at the collar. Any thickness of your choice but only a single layer of wool yarn. No hoods on sweater or vest.
- 6 pairs woolen socks individual. Multi-layer socks are not allowed. Single-layer thin or very thick socks are allowed.
- 2 hats (brimmed, wool, fur, arctic or baseball)
- 1 buff (no balaclavas)
- 1 bandana no larger than 27' x 27"
- 1 shemagh or scarf no larger than 48" x 48"
- 3 pairs of gloves; one insulated or “fishing style” waterproof glove, 2 x leather work style gloves with or without insulation
- 2 pairs of thermal underwear (long top and bottom)
- 2 pairs of underwear/briefs. For women, this includes sports bras. No underwire or foam.
- 1 jacket with or without lightweight insulation (can have a detachable hood, which, if attachable, must be attachable to the Jacket by either buttons or a zipper or by sewing). NOTE: the hood is not considered an extra “hat”. The jacket should be a single garment and not consist of multiple layers. Water resistant but not waterproof is allowed.
- 2 pair of pants ending at waist (no bibs). Single-skin pants with no insulation. Integral sewn-in suspenders for pants are allowed. Removable suspenders purchased as a separate unit are not allowed and are considered an extra item. Can be waterproof and have reinforced (not removable) front knee panels. Legs may zipper off or unbutton to create shorts.
- 1 pair of insulated pants/bibs (can be waterproof)
- 1 waterproof un-insulated shell/jacket
- 1 pair of snake gaiters (must be bite proof)
- 1 leather belt (or synthetic equivalent). The belt length should be long enough to wrap around your body when wearing all your layers of clothing. If the belt is longer than this, it may be cut shorter. No paracord belts.
- 1 toothbrush (may not be used in any other way than as a toothbrush).
- 1 pair of eyeglasses (with proof of prescription. Transition lenses are prohibited. Contact lenses are not permitted, unless a doctor’s note is provided that explains contacts are essential due to unique condition)
- 1 personal photograph (no bigger than 4x6, one sided, no writing or collages of multiple photos condensed into one).

- 1 12' x 12' ground cloth/tarp (grommets approved)
- 1 8mm climbing rope 10m
- 1 550 paracord 80m, non-reflective. Only 550 military-style paracord allowed. Nothing with core strands that can be used as trapping wire, tinder, etc.)
- 1 bank line: 1,580 liner feet / 106 lbs. breaking strength
- 1 wool blanket. Single layer, with no frills, Maximum size is 90" x 90", but no weight limit. Earth tones only.
- 1 bivi bag (Gor-tex or canvas sleeping bag cover)
- 1 sleeping pad. Maximum thickness is 2”, width 30” and length 77”.
- 1 hammock. Sheet is single layer. No wood or cross Member. Does not include overhead tarp.
- 1 bar of soap (standard size)
- 1 8 oz. tube of toothpaste
- 1 face flannel
- 1 40m roll dental floss
- 1 small bottle biodegradable shower soap
- 1 shaving razor (and 1 blade)
- 1 towel (30” x 60”)
- 1 comb

- 1 pocket knife, Swiss Army-style knife or folding knife (Max 2 blades, with blade length no longer than 4”. Max of 10 tools. No pens, forks, spoons or ferro rods. Tweezer and toothpick allowed. No additional loose attachments may be brought in the field.)
- 1 Hunting knife (blade edge length no larger than 10”) with a straight spine with no other built-in blade added; i.e. no skinning blade on spine (No friction fire bearing block allowed. No hidden compartments on knife).
- 1 Leatherman multi-tool or similar (no additional loose attachments may be brought in the field. Producer must approve any modified attachments).
- 1 sharpening stone
- 1 roll of duct tape or 1 roll of electrical tape
- 1 small shovel (max total length 20”).
- 1 machete (Blade 10" - 12" long).
- 1 small sewing kit (contains 6 needles no longer than 3" of varying types, glovers, standard straight needle, or curved. One pair of scissors no longer than 3". One small sewing awl no longer than 5”. Variety of thread. No more than two bobbins. One small 1" cube, or smaller, of bee’s wax; all contained in a small leather or canvas style bag.)
- 1 carabiner
- 1 LED flashlight
- 1 scotch-eyed auger. (No larger than 1" diameter and no longer than 9" from top of eye to bottom of bit. Eye of auger cannot be tapered into a separate blade.)
- 1 adze (Blade no wider than 3" and from top of head to bottom of handle no longer than 15". Only a hammer-style back.)
- 1 2-handled draw knife (Blade no longer than 5")
- 1 hatchet (head around 1 lb., overall length approx. 15”)
- 1 saw (Blade no longer than 2 feet)
- 1 axe (No carrying strap. Can have an overstrike that’s no longer than 5”, glued rawhide or leather tied in back with a short leather strap. No friction fire bearing block allowed).

- 300 yards of a single-filament fishing line up to a maximum of 30 lbs weight test (No yo-yo style spools)
- 25 assorted barbed hooks (no bigger than size 7/0, no lures.
- 1 primitive bow: recurve or longbow with at least 28-inch draw length
- 2lbs of biltong (protein)
- 2 lbs of dried pulses/legumes/lentils mix (starch and carbs)
- 2 lbs of hard tack military biscuits (carbs/sugars)
- 2 lbs of chocolate (simple/complex sugars)
- 2 lbs pemmican (traditional Trail food made from fat, meat and berries)
- 2 lbs gorp (raisins, chocolate, peanuts)
- 1 lb flour (starch/carbs)
- 1/3 lb rice. 1/3 lb sugar. 1/3 lb salt (all separated)
- 1 lb fat (tallow, lard, or ghee)
- 3 lbs of one solid block of salt (rock or Himalayan sea salt only)
- 1 large pot (no more than 2 quarts; includes lid)
- 1 steel frying pan (no more than 2 quarts)
- 1 flint or ferro rod set with standard-sized striker
- 1 enamel bowl for eating
- 1 spoon
- 1 canteen/water bottle
- 1 large pot (no more than 2 quarts; includes lid)
- 1 steel frying pan (no more than 2 quarts)
- 1 flint or ferro rod set with standard-sized striker
- 1 enamel bowl for eating from
- 1 spoon
- 1 canteen/water bottle (max 32 to 39 oz.)
Prohibited Items
*This list is not exhaustive, any item not listed in the preceding lists inclusive above are prohibited items; this list serves as an illustration.
- Fuel, lighters, or matches
- Bug spray/mosquito repellant
- Sunscreen/chap stick
- Sunglasses or prescription transition lens eyeglasses
- Goggles
- Beauty products
- Map (detailed topographical)
- Compass
- Unapproved technology
- Professional snares
- Firearms of any kind
- Ammunition
- Explosives or gunpowder
- Animal poison
- Professional fishing rods
- Fishing lures, flies, bait kits
- Fishing traps
- Food and beverage (except as explicitly listed above)
- Decoys
- Animal calls
- Professional bows/crossbows
- Scopes of any kind
- Tents or shelters
- Stoves, pressure cookers or other cooking appliances
- Hydration packs
- Fire pits
- Electric or propane lanterns
- Inflatable boats
- Filtration, purification devices, iodine tablets
- Coolers or food storage boxes (except optional bear canister)