Packing List for Trek

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Recommended Supply List for Everyone to Bring 

Because of weight and space limitations on the handcart, you will be restricted in the amount of gear you bring on the Pioneer Trek. You will need the items listed below, but please do not bring anything else.

You Must Put Your Name On Everything With Black Permanent Marker! 
  • 1 Reusable water bottle  
  • 1 warm sleeping bag placed inside a heavy-duty garbage bag - does not go on hand cart 
  • 1 pad to put sleeping bag on (optional) – does not go on hand cart 
  • 1 pillow placed inside same bag as sleeping bag – does not go on hand cart 
  • 1 5 gallon bucket. This will hold your gear and will also be your seat around the campfire. The stake is providing the lids!
  • 1 duffel or backpack - your first Trek outfit will be packed in this to change into after the temple. Then your church clothes will be put in it.
All your items listed below and on the clothing list MUST fit in your bucket! You can find the girls clothing list here and the boys clothing list here. Some items below are repeated in the clothing lists.
  • 1 light jacket or sweatshirt
  • 1 rain poncho or 2 heavy-duty plastic bags (30 gallon size)
  • 2 pairs of athletic-type or hiking shoes that are sturdy and broken in before Trek.
  • 3 pairs of heavy socks-hiking or cotton
  • 3 thin nylon anklet (liner) socks - to help stop blisters from forming
  • 3 sets of underclothing
  • Pajamas to sleep in
  • Neckerchief (provided by stake)
  • 1 pair soft leather gloves or cheap garden gloves with nonslip grips for handcart pulling
  • 1 comb or brush, 1 toothbrush with travel-size toothpaste, 1 deodorant
  • 1 small flashlight, with extra batteries
  • 1 washcloth or small hand towel
  • 1 travel-size wet wipes or wet towelettes
  • 1 small bottle of hand sanitizer
  • Glasses - Contacts are strongly discouraged because of dust
  • Any prescription medications you need - these will be checked in on Day 1
  • Sun screen (SPF 30+)
  • Insect repellant (Mosquito & dear fly protection)
  • Chapstick (SPF 15+)
  • Sunglasses
  • Small first-aid kit with band aids and moleskin
  • Small Book of Mormon in plastic zip-type bag for protection


DO NOT BRING
  • Cell phones, I pods, I pads, Smart phones, or anything electronic 
  • Cameras (we have Stake Photographers called to document the trek)
  • Personal music 
  • Valuables such as jewelry 
  • Make-up, perfume, scented lotions, hairspray, aftershave and cologne - bugs will attack you 
  • Knives (including sheath knives), guns, or any weapons 
  • Footballs, frisbees, or card games

Click here for a printable list.


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