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1st Regiment of Light Dragoons Dismounted Equipment

      Putting Together a "Down and Dirty Kit" &
                                                                          What is All of This Going to Cost Me?















    

Copyright © 2011
by "Blake Morales"
All Rights reserved

    For new members it is almost impossible to get a complete "kit" together for your very first event. It is important to just get the essentials together and get out on the field and enjoy the hobby. But once you decide this hobby is for you, you will want to begin acquiring the equipment that our unit uses. 
     Listed below are the approximate costs of items that will be worn or used by this unit. Many of these items can be found and purchased used from other members of this organization or can be borrowed from members that have extras, otherwise all items are available for purchase from our suggested supplier list. Suggested Supplier List

SHIRT: Linen $65 Cotton $35
WAISTCOAT: Linen $80 Cotton $70
BREECHES: Linen $75 Cotton $55
STOCKINGS: Wool $16 Cotton $8
NECKSTOCK: $8-$15
HUNTING FROCK: $75 to $100 (Cotton or Linen)
WOOL CAPE: $110
REGIMENTAL COAT: $250-$450
BOOTS: $200 to $250
SHOES & BUCKLES: $130
CANTEEN: $30-$40
HAVERSACK: $10-$20
CARTRIDGE BOX: $20-$40
FLOP HAT: $15 to $25
HELMET: $50
TOMAHAWK $25 to $35
PISTOL: $150 to $200 used $300 new
SPEAR: $50ish
DRAGOON WEDGE TENT: $200 to $300
CARBINE: $500 used (if you can find one) $800 TO $1100 new