What beekeeping equipment do I need to get started?Updated a month ago

Starting your beekeeping journey is exciting, and having the right gear makes all the difference. Here's what we recommend for beginners.

The essentials

• Hive Complet ($50) — A complete hive setup to give your bees a home. Available in DB and LR styles.
• Protective Suit ($35) — Full-body protection with ventilation and high sting resistance.
• Gloves ($5) — Protect your hands while keeping enough dexterity to handle frames.
• Bee Smoker ($10) — Calms the bees during hive inspections.
• Beehive Tool ($10) — Essential for prying apart frames and scraping wax.

Our starter pack

The easiest way to get everything you need is our Beekeeping Starter Pack collection, which bundles the core items every new beekeeper needs.

Nice to have

• Jacket ($10) — A lighter alternative to the full suit for quick hive checks.
• Cowboy Bee Hat ($19.75) — Head protection with style.

From our apiary to your table

Once your hive is producing, you'll know the joy of fresh honey. In the meantime, try our Honey from our Apiary — harvested from bees in a secluded National Park, far from pollutants.

Our team has helped more than 300 people start their apiaries. If you need advice on getting started, we're happy to help.