It is recommended that you WRITE YOUR NAME on all of your belongings with a permanent marker.
What to Pack:
- Pioneer clothing - 2 or 3 complete sets. Jeans are not recommended.
- Shoes - 2 pairs (1 can be water shoes, not flip flops)
- Coat - lightweight but warm (or jacket and sweatshirt fitting in with sleeping bag)
- Sack lunch for the first day - take with you for travel
- Sleeping bag - warm, good quality. Place in waterproof bag or garbage bag. Label bag with your name on a piece of Duck tape.
- Small pillow - may go with you for travel to Martin's Cove but is to be packed with sleeping bag during trek.
- Sleeping pad - small pad that can fit in garbage bag with sleeping bag and pillow
- Work gloves - 1 pair, warm soft, leather or cheap work gloves with non-slip grips for handcart pulling.
- Sweats/Thermals - 1 set, modest, to sleep in (it will get cold at night)
- Rain Poncho - VERY IMPORTANT
- Bandana - optional
- Socks - 4 pairs (2-3 should be wool, liners are optional)
- Underclothing - 4 sets
- Silver wear kit (including a knife, spoon and fork)
- Plastic plate, pie tin or Frisbee for eating meals
- Small flashlight - with new batteries
- Camera - optional. Disposable recommended. No cell phone cameras.
- Winter hat - for cold evenings and nights
- Sunglasses
- Large Ziploc bags - to store clean or dirty clothes
- Possibles bag (also called a haversack, you will need to make or buy one)
- Book of Mormon
- 2 pencils and a pen
- 5-6 gallon bucket with Gamma lid and padded seat (we will make the padded seat at an activity or you can do it at home)
Personal Items:
- Small comb or brush
- Toothbrush, paste & floss
- Deodorant
- Biodegradable soap
- Small hand towel
- Tissues or wet wipes
- Sunblock SPF above 30
- Sanitary supplies for young women
- Medicine as needed
- Insect repellant with Deet 30 strong or higher
- Lip balm/chapstick with SPF
- Water bottle with carabiner
Small/personal first aid kit:
- 6 bandaids
- tweezers
- sterile gauze pads, 2x2
- adhesive tape
- 1 moleskin, 3x6 inch
- 1 small tube antibiotic ointment or Neosporin ointment packs
- 1 travel size bottle of hand sanitizing gel
What Not to Pack:
cell phones, personal music and players, game systems of any kind, other electronic devices, lotions, aftershave, hairspray, gel, makeup or perfumes (they attract bugs that bite), candy, food, soda. We will have plenty to eat.
What to pack inside your 5 or 6 gallon bucket (17 lb. weight limit):
- Other sets of Pioneer clothes (Wear one set to the church for when we leave.)
- Book of Mormon
- Second pair of shoes (bring a Ziploc bag for your water shoes)
- Modest sweats/thermals
- Bandana
- Socks
- Sets of underclothing
- Heavy duty plastic/Ziploc bag
- Small flashlight
- Warm hat
- Rain poncho
- Personal items
- Jacket/Sweatshirt or light coat (can go in your garbage bag with sleeping bag too)
What to pack in your possibles bag (or sling bag):
- Work gloves
- Tissues or wet wipes
- Sunglasses
- Chapstick
- Rain poncho
- Water Bottle
- Extra pair of socks
- Camera
- Journal and 2 pencils & pen
- First Aid Kit
- Insect repellant
- Sunblock SPF 30 or above
- Any needed medications
- Water shoes with Ziploc bag
Bring with you to the church on Monday Morning:
- Sack lunch
- Possibles Bag or haversack (free pattern)
- Water bottle filled with water
- Pillow
2-3 complete pioneer outfits
An outfit would either be:
A complete pioneer dress about 6 inches from the ground in length. No denim.
OR
A long pioneer skirt about 6 inches from the ground with a modest top. (no t-shirts)
1 bonnet and/or western style hat with chin strap to keep it from blowing away
2-3 pairs of bloomers, knee length shorts, leggings or spandex to be worn under your skirt or dress, length midcalf, light colors, plain pj bottoms and scrubs work well (helps avoid chafing and bug bites)
1-2 aprons
Pioneer Attire for Men:
2-3 pairs of pioneer style pants - Dockers type, light colors are best. No denim, camouflage, or sports type pants
2-3 shirts - long sleeve button up cotton shirts, light colors are best, no t-shirts
1 western style hat with strings to keep it from blowing away. No beanies, army hats or baseball caps.
Vest - optional
Suspenders - optional
Purchasing Your Pioneer Clothing:
We want to avoid unnecessary expense, so we encourage making the dresses or skirts yourself if possible. We also have Clothing Coordinators who would be willing to help you sew them. Look for sales on fabric. It can be a great learning experience for your youth to take part in this and learn a valuable skill. Another option is to ask family members and friends who have gone on trek if they have clothes you can borrow. You can also check second hand stores like the DI. Deseret Book and White Elegance have pioneer trek clothes for sale too.
Patterns and Sewing:
There are many free patterns on Pinterest and a few simple ones in the Trek Manual pages 26-31. You can also purchase patterns at the fabric store. You can also find out if someone already has one you could borrow. You can visit the How to Dress Like a Pioneer blog for free patterns and ideas.
Skirts:
Skirts are the most practical because tops can be changed to keep clean. Any fabric will do but a lightweight cotton blend calico or solid is probably preferable. Light colors are best. The dresses or skirts need to be about 6 inches from the ground to avoid tripping and tearing but long enough to be authentic. You can access a free pattern for pioneer skirt here.
Aprons:
Aprons with pockets are a great way to have your lip balm and other essentials near by.
Bonnets and Bloomers:
Bonnets are essential. They prevent sunburn, eye strain, and help prevent heat stroke. Bloomers are also essential. They help protect from bugs and bites on your legs. Use a very lightweight fabric and keep the elastic loose enough to be comfortable around the knees. You can use a drawstring instead of elastic for the waste if you want. Be creative and have fun putting your pioneer outfits together. This pattern from Given Moments is easy but you will need to add 2 inches to each piece for an adult size bonnet. This is another option for a bonnet tutorial from How to Dress Like a Pioneer.
Please stay with the traditional skirt/dress styles. No split skirts or gaucho pants.
Shoes:
It is not necessary to buy expensive shoes for trek. Just be sure to have sturdy athletic shoes. They can be cross-trainers, trail runners or running shoes. Do not bring Keds or Converse. You need good tread on the bottom of your shoes. You can wear hiking shoes but it is not necessary. Shoes should be well broken in before trek to prevent blisters. Water shoes or old tennis shoes are ideal for river crossing. No flip flops. The shoe size should be comfortably snug while wearing 2 pairs of socks. Too tight or too loose can cause blisters.
Socks:
An excellent way to prevent blisters is to use a rayon or polypropylene sock (or nylon) next to the skin and a wool sock on the outside. This has shown to reduce friction between your shoes and feet. Cotton socks should be avoided.
Permethrin:
An important item that is highly recommended is Permethrin. It should be sprayed on clothes BEFORE you come, to help prevent ticks getting on your clothing. Permethrin should NEVER be sprayed on the body, only on clothing. It can be purchased at most camping stores or Amazon. Please follow directions when applying Permethrin.
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