Fitness, Gear, Risk

Untamed Tribe expeditions are built on a simple principle,

Meaningful adventure is earned, not packaged.

Every expedition operates in real environments with real consequences.
These standards exist to protect the team, maintain expedition integrity, and ensure every participant is capable of contributing, not just enduring.

7-DAY EXPEDITIONS

Controlled Environment, Real Exposure

Fitness Standard

You must be able to,

Ruck 6–8 miles carrying 25–35 lbs in under 3 hours
Move consistently for 6–8 hours per day

Complete:

• 20 push-ups
• 30 air squats
• 1-minute plank

Water-based expeditions,

• Swim 200 meters continuously
• Tread water for 5 minutes

Expectation,
You can carry your own gear, maintain pace with the group, and recover overnight without significant performance drop.

Gear Requirement

System-Based, Not Item-Based

You are responsible for a complete, functional personal system.
Your gear must work together under stress, not just exist individually.

Clothing System

• No cotton, all materials must be moisture-wicking and quick-drying
• Base layer, regulates moisture and skin temperature
• Insulation layer, retains heat when wet or at rest
• Weather protection, windproof and waterproof shell required
• Extra dry layer stored in waterproof bag

Standard, you must be able to remain functional when wet, cold, or exposed.

Load System

• 30–50L backpack, properly fitted with load-bearing hip belt
• Weight must transfer to hips, not shoulders
• All gear must be internally secured and weather protected

Sleep System

• Sleeping system rated for the coldest expected temperature, not average
• Ground insulation required, no direct ground contact
• Must maintain recovery-level sleep in field conditions

Hydration System

• Minimum 2–3L water capacity
• At least one backup container required
• Must have method to treat or filter water if applicable

Nutrition System

• Personal calorie system, minimum 2,500–3,500 calories per day depending on environment
• Must function in:
  • Wet conditions
  • Cold conditions
  • Limited cooking scenarios

Lighting System

• Headlamp required, hands-free operation
• Spare batteries and backup light required
• Must support movement in full darkness

Footwear System

• Broken-in footwear required, no new boots
• Terrain-appropriate traction
• Minimum 2 pairs of performance socks
• Blister prevention system required

Personal Medical

• Individual blister care kit
• Any personal medications
• Basic self-care capability for minor issues

Navigation

• Basic understanding of map and terrain
• Ability to orient yourself if separated
• Guides maintain primary navigation authority

14-DAY EXPEDITIONS

Sustained Exposure, Compounding Consequences

This is not an extended tour.
This is a performance environment.

Fitness Standard

You must be able to,

Ruck 10–12 miles carrying 35–50 lbs in under 5 hours
Sustain 8–12 hour movement days

Complete:

• 40 push-ups
• 50 air squats
• 2-minute plank

Water-based expeditions,

• Swim 400 meters continuously
• Tread water for 10 minutes

Expectation,
You can operate under fatigue, manage your own energy, and maintain output across multiple days with limited recovery.

Gear Requirement

Fully Integrated Expedition System

You are expected to operate as a semi-independent expedition member.

Gear failure at this level affects the entire team.

Clothing System

• Full layering system, base, active, insulation, shell
• All layers must function when wet
• Dedicated dry storage system required
• Redundancy for critical layers

Standard, you must be able to regulate temperature across changing conditions without external support.

Load System

• 50–75L backpack with proper load distribution
• Must carry:
  • Personal gear
  • Assigned group gear
• Pack must remain stable over long-duration movement

Sleep System

• Built for worst-case conditions, not forecast
• Must maintain recovery under:
  • Cold
  • Moisture
  • Fatigue

Sleep failure = performance failure.

Hydration System

• Minimum 3L carry capacity
• Redundant containers required
• Water purification method required
• Ability to manage hydration under exertion

Nutrition System

• Fully self-managed caloric system
• Must sustain performance across 14 days
• Electrolyte management required
• Must function under appetite suppression and fatigue

Lighting System

• Primary headlamp
• Backup light source required
• Redundant power source required

Footwear System

• Expedition-proven footwear only
• Rotation system recommended
• Full blister management kit required
• Ability to maintain foot health over extended duration

Repair and Sustainment

• Personal repair kit required, tape, cordage, patching capability
• Ability to repair:
  • Pack issues
  • Clothing failures
  • Minor gear breakdowns

Personal Medical

• Individual first aid capability
• Blister, hotspot, and minor injury management
• Must not rely on guide for routine care

Navigation

You must be able to:

• Read map and terrain
• Navigate without GPS, basic level
• Understand route decisions

Participants may be required to lead navigation segments.

Risk Profile

You will encounter,

• Cumulative fatigue
• Environmental instability
• Limited evacuation timelines
• Equipment failure consequences
• Psychological stress, fatigue, isolation, group dynamics

Guide Role, strategic oversight
Your Role, active contributor to safety, pacing, and decision-making

NON-NEGOTIABLE REALITIES

These apply to all expeditions.

You are responsible for yourself first

Guides lead. They do not carry participants.

Discomfort is part of the process

You will be:

• Wet
• Cold or hot
• Tired

This is expected, not exceptional.

Plans will change

Weather, terrain, and team conditions dictate decisions.
Adaptability is required.

Removal from Expedition

You may be removed if:

• You cannot meet minimum safety standards
• You create risk for the group
• You fail to follow guide direction

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY

7-Day Expeditions

Built for those ready to step beyond comfort and develop real capability, with structure and support.

14-Day Expeditions

Built for those who want more than an experience,
those ready to operate, adapt, and perform in environments where outcomes are earned.

FINAL STANDARD

If you are not fully confident you meet these requirements, you are not ready, yet.

That is not a barrier.
That is the starting point.

Train before you arrive.
Build the systems.
Close the gaps.

You are not expected to figure it out alone.
Our training provides structure, guidance, and real-world preparation, the same systems we use in the field.

This is a tribe.
We prepare together, and we hold the standard together.

Do not guess your way into an expedition.
Prepare for it.

Start your training

Join the Expedition Training Program or begin the full Expedition Preparation Course and show up ready to contribute, not just endure.

This is your call to prepare.
Earn your place.