So, what is feast gear? Feast gear is your very own period appropriate mess kit. Oh my, you may think. No, don't be intimidated. Feast gear is as elaborate or as basic as you want it to be. Where do I get feast gear? There are many web sites that cater to medieval enthusiasts but what I am recommending here is quicker, easier, and cheaper for your first gear or to replenish your dwindling feast box. Check out your neighborhood thrift store. What? Yes.
Here is a list of easy things to pick up for your first feast gear kit.
Small wooden salad bowls - Wooden bowls have been in use since the dawn of time!
Small metal trays - They make great plates and are a good fake pewter "trencher".
Aluminum steins - They really aren't period but are better than a plastic tumbler and they don't break easily.
Your Ren Fest Goblets and Mugs - Great!
Silverware - These are a little more difficult to find pieces that look period so don't feel embarrassed if you just grab some out of the drawer at home - just bring some!
Two of the basic things you need to get off and running in the SCA are appropriate garb and your own feast gear. Other people bring their own and very rarely have some to offer the negligent or forgetful. It is a fairly easy acquisition and a point of pride to enjoy a period meal off of your "thrift store" archaeology!
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