Basic Wilderness Survival

The Wilderness Survival School will offer monthly, immersive survival training classes in

McIntosh County, Georgia. Each 3-day course will focus on essential wilderness skills and

target outdoor enthusiasts, preppers, and those seeking unique recreational or team-

building experiences.

Packing List

Mandatory Survival Kit Items:

○ Bag: Small waist or sling bag (≤10–11L). Examples include 5.11 Rush Moab 6 or similar.

○ Water Containers: Two bottles, ≥1 quart each.

○ Firestarter: Ferrocerium rod and steel striker.

○ Compass: Lensatic or map compass, with fluid housing, orienting lines, and rotating bezel.

○ Bug Protection: Bug spray and/or bug net.

○ Clothing: Change of socks.

○ Water Purification: Iodine tablets and/or small water filter, Steripen, or other purification

method.

○ Shelter Material: Blanket or small bedroll (no sleeping bags).

○ Signaling: Signal mirror, whistle.

○ Firestarter (Secondary): BIC lighter.

○ Cutting Tool: Fixed-blade knife with sheath.

○ Multipurpose Cloth: Bandana/Buff/Neck Gaiter.

○ Cooking Gear: Metal canteen cup or small backpacking pot, single-wall metal water bottle

with lid (not insulated).

○ Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, basic personal hygiene supplies.

● Optional Items:

○ Small personal survival tin (Altoids-tin size).

○ Small first aid kit.

○ Swiss Army Knife or multi-tool.

○ Change of clothes, wet wipes.

○ Prescription medications, glasses (avoid contacts if possible).

Schedule

All schedules are subject to change at any time for any reason.

Day 1

  • 0700 (7:00am) - Arrival at the designated meeting location. Cars will be left at this location for the duration of the weekend. 

    • Introductions, Rules, and Course Overview 

    • Safety Briefing 

  • 0730 (7:30am) - Equipment and contraband inspections 

    • Distribution of course materials and equipment. 

  • 0800 (8:00am) - Enroute to training location (dependant on tides)

  • 0900 (9:00am) - Gather at training location site

    • Classroom style instruction

      • Water Purification 

      • Fire Craft 

      • Rope and Knots 

      • Shelter

      • Possible Optional activities 

  • 1800 (6:00pm) - End of Training Day

    • Free Time, hygiene, sleep 

Day 2

  • Sunrise 0622 (6:20am) - Morning routine, basic hygiene, maintaining cleanliness in the field 

  • 0700 (7:00am) - Signaling Techniques 

  • 0800 (8:00am) - Basic first aid introduction 

  • 1030 (10:30am) - Land Navigation 

  • 1600 (4:00pm) - Shelter improvements and group challenges 

Day 3 

  • Sunrise 0622 (6:20am) - Morning routine, Basic Hygein, cleanup for exit

  • 0800 (8:00am) - Begin FTX to extraction. 

  • 1200 (12:00pm) - ENDEX - 

  • 1230 (12:30pm) - Written Exam? 

    • Certificates, After-action-Review (AAR), feedback 

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