Minimum Kit Standards

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All clothing must be in period appropriate materials (wool or linen). It may be machine sewn but try and keep exposed machine sewn seams to a minimum. All participants should have leather (no suede) shoes styled after turnshoes Men must wear at least:

• 15th century style doublet out of wool or linen
• 15th century style hosen made out of wool (either bias cut or jersey)
• 15th century style hat

Women must wear a least:

• 15th century style kirtle and dress made of linen or wool
• Bring a strip of white linen 1/2 a yard wide by two or three yards long for a headwrap

Armour and weapons:

• Must be of recognizable 15th century pattern
• Butted mail is acceptable so long as link ID does not exceed 7/16"
• Covered stainless is acceptable but visible stainless is discouraged. No aluminum!
• Arrows must be of wood shafting and have appropriate fletching. (Plain in colour, not of plastic.)
• Period or modern target points accepted.

Other recommended equipment:

• Wooden bowl
• Wooden or pewter spoon
• 15th century style mug or drinking vessel

  Please mark your dining equipment with your initials or some other identifying feature! After the feast, they will all be washed and it will be easier to return them to their rightful owners.

Modern equipment:

• Should be non-visible and kept to a minimum - For example, insoles in turn shoes is allowed if necessary. Using a nylon bivy or tent is not.

Camping equipment:

Wool blanket and linen sheet works best. It may be chilly in late September, so plan accordingly. If you feel the need to bring a modern sleeping bag or an air mattress, you MUST bring a wool blanket or linen sheet to cover it when not sleeping.

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