Wilderness First Responder Packing List

What to Bring
Wilderness First Responder and WFR Recert Courses

Introduction

We've assembled this visual equipment list to help you, our Wilderness First Responder students ensure you have what you need for a safe, comfortable, and successful learning experience.

PENS & PENCILS: For taking notes during lectures and field simulations.

PENS & PENCILS: For taking notes during lectures and field simulations.

HIGHLIGHTERS: For marking up your personal WFR textbook.

HIGHLIGHTERS: For marking up your personal WFR textbook.

NOTEBOOK: For taking notes during lectures and field simulations.

NOTEBOOK: For taking notes during lectures and field simulations.

FINE SHARPIE: These work best for writing in your WFR field guide.

FINE SHARPIE: These work best for writing in your WFR field guide.

CLIPBOARD: Optional tool for outdoor scenarios.

CLIPBOARD: Optional tool for outdoor scenarios.

FACE COVERING: Please bring a mask or other face covering.

FACE COVERING: Please bring a mask or other face covering.

EYE PROTECTION: Shades or other eye protection.

EYE PROTECTION: Shades or other eye protection.

WATCH: For counting seconds on respiration, pulse, etc. A phone can work too, but a watch is ideal.

WATCH: For counting seconds on respiration, pulse, etc. A phone can work too, but a watch is ideal.

DAY PACK: For carrying items during simulations.

DAY PACK: For carrying items during simulations.

CHAIR: A lawn chair or camp chair makes outdoor class activities more comfortable.

CHAIR: A lawn chair or camp chair makes outdoor class activities more comfortable.

CLOSED-TOE SHOES: We’ll be outside in varied conditions, sometimes in thick brush, mud, or snow.

CLOSED-TOE SHOES: We’ll be outside in varied conditions, sometimes in thick brush, mud, or snow.

DISPOSABLE OUTFIT: One set of clothes that can be cut up or stained. *These are not used on every course, but having them available can make scenarios more realistic.

DISPOSABLE OUTFIT: One set of clothes that can be cut up or stained. *These are not used on every course, but having them available can make scenarios more realistic.

CLOTHING LAYERS & OUTERWEAR: We’ll be outside rain or shine during the day/evening. As a patient, you may be lying on the ground for extended time without insulation.

CLOTHING LAYERS & OUTERWEAR: We’ll be outside rain or shine during the day/evening. As a patient, you may be lying on the ground for extended time without insulation.

SLEEPING PAD/MAT: Some people prefer to add padding to make the bunkhouse bunks more comfortable.

SLEEPING PAD/MAT: Some people prefer to add padding to make the bunkhouse bunks more comfortable.

SLEEPING BAG: The bunks are bare, so bring a sleeping bag or other bedding.

SLEEPING BAG: The bunks are bare, so bring a sleeping bag or other bedding.

PILLOW: Recommended for high quality sleep!

PILLOW: Recommended for high quality sleep!

TOWEL: Hoofbeat Ridge has showers, but you need to bring your own towel.

TOWEL: Hoofbeat Ridge has showers, but you need to bring your own towel.

TOILETRIES: Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower goods, and other essentials.

TOILETRIES: Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower goods, and other essentials.

SELF CARE ITEMS: Sunblock, lotion, or anything else that will enhance your outdoor comfort.

SELF CARE ITEMS: Sunblock, lotion, or anything else that will enhance your outdoor comfort.

HEADLAMP: You won’t be able to see at night without it!

HEADLAMP: You won’t be able to see at night without it!