All of our uniforms and
equipment have been thoroughly researched and documented. As a unit we have
identified resources to either create or purchase
various required accoutrements and supplies. Within the hobby are a variety of
sutlers (vendors) who make and sell every imaginable item needed to accurately
portray our 18th century counterparts. To offset costs, our members will create
certain portions of their kit using either available patterns or company gear
as samples.
Sutlers can be found at
most events, on the web, or through hobby related magazines.
As the start up costs can
sometimes be prohibitive, the unit will often loan a uniform, tent and musket
to new members when they join. A new member is usually expected to have the
basics soon after joining and purchase the "larger" items by the
second season.
We strongly recommend that
any interested parties contact the unit before making a purchase of a musket,
tent or item of clothing.
Below is a list of basic
items needed for reenacting. The costs will vary from sutler to sutler.
Breeches: brown fly-front
Shirt: colored or check pattern
Waistcoat: long dark green
Hat: green wool Scottish bonnet
Uniform: Rogers' regimental green wool with green facing
Breeches: white drop-front
Shirt: white
Waistcoat: white
Hat: floppy, black felt (tricorn)
Uniform: King's regimental green wool with red facing
Leggings: green wool or leather (hand made)
Stockings: any color
Cravat
Footwear: buckle shoes, moccasins, boots
War belt
Frock: green (optional)
Haversack
Wooden bowl
Spoon
Tin cup
The following items are not
imperative immediately upon joining, as members will loan these items, when
possible.
Tent, wedge, white, canvas:
The cost of a tent varies on whether it will be for a single soldier or a
family. Please remember to contact the unit to discuss your choice before
making a purchase, as it must fit within a specified size and style
Musket: Brown Bess
Shift
Petticoat
Shortgown or bedgown
Stays
Apron
Stockings
Cap
Kerchief
Shoes
Cloak (optional)
Patterns and period
materials are available from various vendors. A full supply of pre-made
children's clothing is available but most folks make their own and pass them
on.