Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Pioneer Trek Personal Pack-List

The following is the individual pack list of required trek equipment for all participants:

         5 gallon bucket for your gear (provided by stake)
         1 warm sleeping bag–put inside plastic bag and labeled
         1 old blanket (wool if possible)
         1 old coat (heavy and warm) with a warm hood or ski cap
         1 rain poncho
         Light-weight gloves
         1 or two pair of athletic shoes or hiking boots (DO NOT BRING NEW ONES)
         4 pairs of sturdy socks and 4 pairs of inner socks (knee socks recommended)
         3 sets of underclothing
         2 bandannas
         1 metal pie plate, 1 large spoon, 1 tin cup
         1 small hand towel
         Deodorant
         Comb or brush
         1 toothbrush and tooth paste
         5 Band-Aids and small supply of mole-skin
         Medications (prescribed only)
         An old set of scriptures, pen and/or pencil
         A favorite church magazine
         2 heavy duty garbage bags
         1 flashlight and small pocketknife
         Chap-stick, insect repellent, sunscreen and sunglasses
         Sack lunch for first day

Men should bring:
         2 pairs of canvas, or cotton pants (not denim fabric)
         2 long-sleeved shirts (no t-shirts)
         1 wide-brimmed western style hat or straw hat (no baseball or military hats)
         1 pair suspenders

Women should bring:
         2 dresses or jumpers, at least mid-calf in length
         Long-sleeved dresses or jumpers with long sleeve shirts
         1 or 2 bonnets or straw hat
         1 pair bloomers or pantaloons
         1 apron (large pockets are helpful)
         1 flannel nightgown or sweat pants and shirt
         Feminine hygiene supplies

Optional items: personal camera (non-cell phone), harmonica or small musical instrument.

Forbidden items: cell phones, IPods, MP3’s, video games, lap tops, any other non-essential electronic devices.

Arrive at Trek wearing pioneer clothing from the list above and pack the rest of the items in your bucket.  Try to use old but sturdy items as they will get dirty and may be torn.  Plan on bringing everything on the list but nothing more.  Please, except for the sack lunch on the first day, don’t bring snack and other food/drink items with you on the Trek.

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