Beekeepers Complete Starter Kit (with Male Sentinel Pro II Suit)

Beekeeper’s Complete Starter Kit – Everything You Need to Begin BeekeepingStart your beekeeping journey with confidence using our Beekeeper’s Complete Starter Kit. Perfect for beginners, this all-in-one bundle includes a National beehive, essential protective gear, and high-quality tools to help you manage your first colony safely and successfully. Designed for ease of use and long-term durability, this starter kit is ideal for anyone looking to begin beekeeping. Whether you’re setting up in your garden or on a smallholding, everything you need is included to get started right away.What’s Included in the Starter KitA flat-packed or assembled National Red Cedar Hive (details further below).The Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping Suit supplied with a choice of hat or veil (sizes and information further below)Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping GlovesA medium smokerHive toolBee brushContact feeder21 super frames and wax foundation11 brood frames and wax foundationBox of gimp pins and hive nails  National Hive Complete (Western Red Cedar), includes:100mm Flat Roof with metal coverBrood Box2 Super BoxesVarroa Mesh Floor with slide out Inspection Tray and Angled Alighting BoardEntrance BlockCrown BoardWood/Wire Queen Excluder ( Not plastic)Full set of Instructions The Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping Suit Size GuideSize numberChest: CM (inches)Waist: CM (inches)Inside Leg: CM (inches)Height: CM (inches)48 Ex small96 cm (38″)86 cm (34″)81 cm (31.5″)174 cm (67″)50 Small100 cm (39″)90 cm (35″)81.5 cm (32″)176 cm (68″)52 Medium104 cm (41″)94 cm (37″)82 cm (32″)178 cm (69″)54 Medium Plus108 cm (43″)99 cm (39″)82.5 cm (32.5″)180 cm (70″)56 Large112 cm (44″)104 cm (41″)83 cm (33″)182 cm (71″)58 XL116 cm (46″)109 cm (43″)83.5 cm (33″)184 cm (72″)60 XXL120 cm (47″)114 cm (45″)84 cm (33″)184 cm (72″)62 XXXL124 cm (49″)119 cm (47″)85 cm (33.5″)186 cm (73″)As an average guide, a person who is 5’8″ and a 41″ chest would wear a size 52 suit. The Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping Clothing RangeGREATER PROTECTION THAN CONVENTIONAL BEEKEEPING CLOTHINGTHE VENTILATED BREATHABLE MATERIAL HELPS KEEP YOU COOLPREVENTS BEE STINGSLIGHTWEIGHT, COMFORTABLE & PRACTICAL TO WEARDESIGNED BY A BEEKEEPER FOR BEEKEEPERSConfidence is one of the biggest problems in beekeeping. Bees can sense when you are nervous and having a suit which is virtually sting-proof is a confidence builder.The Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping Suit developed by Old Castle Farm Hives is made from material thicker than the average bee sting, making it unlikely the wearer will be stung. The fabric is a white or light grey in colour, as dark colours can encourage bees to attack.The Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping suit offers an improved design, greater protection and new features like dual security at the neck junction, Velcro fastening at cuffs, waterproof knee pads, two lined hive tool pockets, restyled clear view veil, uprated YKK zips and extended ankle zips.The full range of features of the Sentinel Pro II Beekeeping suit includes:Dual security at neck junctionExcellent visibility through clear view veilDurable YKK zipsVelcro fastening at cuffsWaterproof kneepadsTwo lined hive tool pocketsQueen marker pen pocket on sleeveMobile phone breast pocket with zip fasteningExtended ankle zipsDetachable interchangeable hat or veilMachine washableAvailable in grey or whiteMatching gloves availableSeparate jacket and trousers availableThe suit is lightweight, weighing just 1.2kg The Sentinel Pro Beekeeping Suit has been featured on the BBC News website. Press features and customer reviews.