The following is a list of the basic equipment needed to take the field
- Dark Blue Federal 4 Button Sack Coat
- Sky Blue Federal Foot Pattern Trousers
- Forage Cap
- Period Style Civilian Shirt or Federal Issue Shirt
- Period Shoes or "Brogans"
- Wool Socks
- Federal Issue Tarred Black Haversack
- Tin Canteen Either "Smoothside" or "Bullseye" Pattern
- 3 Banded .58 Caliber Springfield or Enfield .577 Caliber Rifled Musket(springfield is prefered)
- Leather Waist Belt With US Belt Plate
- Cap Pouch
- .58 Caliber Cartridge Box With Tins and US Plate
- Cartridge Box Sling With Eagle Plate
- Bayonet and Scabbard (Make sure the bayonet fits your rifle properly when buying)
- Rubberized Ground Cloth or "Gum Blanket"
- Federal Issue Wool Blanket
- Tin Plate
- Tin Cup
- Braces(suspenders)
- Musket Sling
- Period Mess Utensils
The following is a list of optional equipment that should be purchased as soon as practicable.
- Shelter Half(or "dog tent")
- Sky Blue Infantry Pattern Greatcoat
- 9 Button Federal Enlisted Pattern Frock Coat
- Double Bag Soft Pack Knapsack
- Period Underwear
