Good warm, waterproof clothing is perhaps the top most important bit of Forest School kit. The links below point to outdoor clothing lists as recommended by various Forest Schools, schools and Early Year settings.
Check out our Outdoor clothing section for care guides, buyers guides, guides to layering and more.
Outdoor clothing
Waterproof ratings explained; buyers guide, care guide and a guide to layering; how to get your group ready for warm dry times outdoors.
Appropriate and effective outdoor clothing is crucial to support rich and satisfying outdoor play and learning. The only thing as important is the attitudes of the adult supervisors and the setting.
Little Foxes Forest School recommended kit list
Marsden Park Forest School Warm and Cold Weather Kit Lists
Willows Forest School kit list
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust WildPlay and Wild Forest School kit list (pdf)
The Practical Forest School What to Wear for Forest School in All Seasons
The Happy Homestead Forest School kit list (US)
Our Slow Home Forest School kit list
Liberty Woodland School recommended kit list
Friar's Academy Forest School kit list (pdf)
Leighs Wood School Forest School kit list
Wet Wednesdays Official Forest School Kit List – Recommended Clothing
Little Forest Folk recommended kit list