Tracker School FAQs: Class Equipment

What knife/tent/clothing etc. does Tom recommend?
Tom rarely recommends or endorses clothing or equipment, so if you see a letter of recommendation signed by Tom Brown Jr. you can be sure that it is well deserved.

Current Recommendations:

• A good knife is one of your most important tools in any survival situation, and Tom has worked with experts to design the T1 Tracker, the T2 Tracker and Scout knives.
• Staying warm and dry is vital to survival in the woods, and as far as Tom is concerned no other clothing does that as well as King of the Mountain.

What kind of equipment should I bring?
See individual classes for required and recommended equipment.

What kind of weather should I expect?
Current weather information, as well as month-by-month temperature and rainfall averages can be found at http://www.weather.com.

• For New Jersey classes, search for weather in Waretown, NJ.
• For California classes, search for weather in Boulder Creek, CA.
• For Florida classes, search for weather in the Fort Meyers Area.

What kind clothing should I bring?
Weather is rarely predictable, even in the middle of summer, so bring several changes of clothing and be prepared for all temperatures. Above all, be sure that you have appropriate rain gear for both you and your tent! For a complete list of what to bring to class see individual class page for details.

Can I bring a tape recorder?
Recordings of classes are available, and can be purchased at class, or after your class in our store. Recording of classes is not permitted.

Can I bring a video camera?
No. Video recording is not permitted during any Tracker classes.

Can I bring a camera?
Yes! Photos are an excellent way to supplement your written notes from a class, especially if you are not artistically inclined. However, please keep in mind that video recording is NOT permitted during any Tracker classes, so if you have a digital camera that also shoots video, please restrict your usage to taking still photographs only.