Module 2 Basic Wilderness Self-Reliance course

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2-Day Overnight Navigation & Field Skills Course

Module 2 is an entry-level wilderness self-reliance course designed to teach practical outdoor skills, sound decision-making, and environmental awareness through hands-on field training.

This course is not about “roughing it.”
It is about preparation, prevention, and confidence — learning how to function calmly and effectively in the outdoors using simple tools, knowledge, and good judgment.

Training takes place in real outdoor conditions and includes an overnight field component to reinforce skills in a controlled, instructional environment.

• Wilderness mindset and calm decision-making
• Shelter concepts using natural and carried materials
• Fire fundamentals and fire safety principles
• Water awareness, sourcing, and purification concepts
• Basic cordage, knots, and tool use
• Environmental awareness and terrain reading
• Safety, risk management, and prevention strategies

• A structured, hands-on learning experience
• Focused on real skills and prevention
• Designed for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts
• Instructional, supportive, and safety-focused

• A survival challenge
• A boot camp
• An endurance test or competition

• Module 1: Basic Land Navigation is required
OR
• Module 1 and Module 2 may be combined into a 3-day training experience

• Duration: 2 days (overnight field training)
• Location: Kennedy Meadows Ca
• Class Size: Small groups for quality instruction
• Age Requirement: 10+ (minors must be accompanied by a guardian)

To support your safety, comfort, and learning during this 2-day field training, please bring the following gear.
This list focuses on practical, functional items — nothing needs to be expensive or specialized.

A durable pack large enough to carry your gear, food, water, hygiene items, and personal first aid supplies.
You will be living out of this pack for the duration of the course.

Choose one of the following:
• One survival blanket (Recommended: Arcturus Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket, 5 × 7)
OR
• A small, packable tent or tarp with at least six tent stakes

• A sleeping bag rated for expected seasonal temperatures

Choose one of the following:
• Single-wall stainless steel water bottle with nesting cup
OR
• Military-style stainless steel canteen with cup

Minimum size: 32 oz
Additional requirement: Bring two gallons of drinking water

• One ferrocerium rod (5–6 inches long recommended)
• Two disposable lighters (BIC recommended)

• One headlamp or flashlight
• Two extra sets of batteries

• Compass with adjustable declination and a sighting mirror
(Recommended: Suunto MC-2 — loaner compasses available)
• Small weather-resistant notebook
• Pen or pencil

• At least 100 feet of 550 paracord

Choose one of the following:
• Two bright orange bandanas or equivalent 100% cotton cloth
OR
• One bright orange shemagh

• One fixed-blade, full-tang knife with a 4–5 inch blade
• Non-serrated
• No cut-outs or perforations

• Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
• Sturdy footwear suitable for uneven terrain

Not permitted:
• Flip-flops
• Sandals
• Heels or wedges

• Bring enough food and snacks for the full course duration
• Students will be cooking and preparing meals in a camp-style environment

This gear list is designed to support learning and safety.
Additional guidance and clarification will be provided after registration.

This course emphasizes wilderness self-reliance — because the best survival situation is the one you never enter.