The Light Infantry Company had its origins in the French and Indian War.  One of the most successful outfits in the British Army, the Light Infantry were a selected company composed of the most agile and nimble soldiers in a regiment.  Their purpose was to engage in "unconventional" tactics, such as scouting, skirmishing, and operating independently of the main army.  The Light Infantry Company was a flank company like the Grenadiers and were also frequently brigaded together with the lights from other regiments.  The 35th's lights were part of the 1st Battalion of Light Infantry until the regiment was deployed to the West Indies under General Grant in 1778.

The 35th's portrayal is that of the New York/New Jersey campaign of the latter half of 1776.  As such, the Light Infantry Company would have not changed so dramatically as they would for the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign.

Coat - The regimental coat is of brick madder red with light orange facings.  The buttonholes were laced.  Like the grenadiers, they have shoulder "wings" but the coats themselves are shorter and the false pockets are arranged vertically.

Waistcoat - The waistcoat was red wool and laced on the buttons.

Breeches - White wool.

Stockings - White thread.  Held up with black leather garters.

Gaiters - Half gaiters frequently although full gaiters would not be out of place if ordered.

Helmet - The helmet is leather with a shield bearing the unit designation.  Often times two or three rings of thin chain would adorn the crown of the helmet to offer some further protection against sword cuts.  These helmets were not particularly popular with the men.

Leather - All belts and straps were to be black leather including the cartridge pouch, the tomahawk and bayonet belt, and musket sling.

Powder horn - Suspended above the cartridge pouch for firing loose ball, the powder horn is never used in reenactments and it is believed that powder horns themselves may have been phased out during the war.

Musket - Light Infantry were to be armed with the 2nd Model or Short Land Pattern Brown Bess as opposed to the grenadiers who were armed with the 1st Model or Long Land Pattern Brown Bess pursuant to General Howe's orders in Halifax, 1776.

Below provides a detailed after-account of the Light Infantry Company after the Battle of Bunker Hill:

STATE of the LIGHT COMPANY of the 35th.
Boston Camp, June 30, 1775:
In the FIELD,  June 17.
1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 1Volunteer, 2 Serjeants, 1 Corporal, 1 Drummer, 30 Pivates.--Total 38.