Below are the "basic requirements" to getting started with a 5th Ranger impression. While these items are the minimum needed to participate and own your own impression; they are not the minimum needed to begin attending events. Even if you only have a few of the items; you can start re-enacting. Existing members will be more than happy to loan you missing pieces of your impression including weapons so that you can get started in the unit. If you are interested in doing so; please contact us. If you do decide to borrow bits of your impression to get started and buy only part of the basics at first, its recommended that you get your Jump Boots and wool uniform to start.

The prices listed are a generalized minimum to average amount that you can expect to spend. This is to say that you can find the items listed for near that cost. You can always spend more on an item and you can usually find deals on originals or reproductions if you hunt them out, so prices paid will vary. Prices do not inclued additional recommended items. For vendor information click here. An overview of Uniforms, Weapons, and Equipment is also available on our website. Use the navigation menu at left under "Re-enacting The 5th:".

Items with an asterisk ( * ) should not be purchased initially for your impression; but if you already have them they are permitted for use. Typically these items were not used by the 5th; or used in a limited basis such as HBT fatigues.

Basic Uniform
M1937 Mustard Wool Shirt and Trousers OR *M1943 HBT Fatigues
M1941 Field Jacket
Jump boots (Corcoran’s) OR *Type 2 Service Shoe with M1938 Leggings
M1937 Web Waist Belt
Total: Approximately $200 - $250
Recommended:
5-button Wool Sweater

Basic Equipment
M1 Steel Helmet (Correct WWII type, front or rear seam with fixed or swivel bail)
M1928 Haversack OR *M1910 Haversack
M1923 Cartridge Belt
M1910 Canteen, cup and M1910 or M1941 Cover
M1942 or M1924 First-Aid Pouch (with Carlisle bandage)
M1910 or M1943 Intrenching Tool
Total Approximately $200
Recommended:
M1942 Meat can (mess kit)
M1936 Pistol Belt
M1936 Suspenders
Shelter Half (2x) with folding or sectional poles, ropes, and pins

Basic Weapon
M1 Garand (Correct lock-bar rear sight preferred) OR
*M1903A3 Springfield or *M1903 Springfield rifle
Cost of $350+ for an M1903 or M1903A3 of $500+ for an M1 Garand
Recommended
M3 Fighting Knife with M8 Scabbard