YOUTH PARTICIPANT PACKING LIST

YOUTH PARTICIPANT PACKING LIST

Items that could be carried by the handcart pioneers were limited by the space that was available in their handcarts and how much weight they could carry. All personal items (except for your sleeping bag) must fit in a burlap bag that will be provided. Place items in plastic bags and then place the plastic bags inside the burlap bag for water protection. Bring sleeping bag in waterproof or plastic bag. Pack light and label all items.

Having everyone dressed as pioneers is an important aspect of this trek. Please arrive dressed in pioneer clothing. If you need to purchase clothing, buy your clothing from thrift stores. Do not wear good clothing that you would not want subject to heavy use. 

GENERAL ITEMS

___ Sleeping bag and camp pillow

___ Rain poncho

___ Tennis or hiking shoes (broken in)

___ 4 pairs socks

___ 1 pie tin, 1 large spoon, 1 tin cup

___ 1 hand towel or wash cloth

___ 4 sets of underclothing

___ 2 cotton bandanas

___ Toothbrush and toothpaste

___ Deodorant and personal care items

___ Comb or brush

___ Pocket knife (no sheathed knives)

___ Band aids

___ Prescription medications (give to nurse)

___ Work gloves

___ Chapstick

___ Do not bring scriptures, they will be provided

YOUNG MEN SHOULD BRING

___ 2 pairs of pants (no jeans or shorts)

___ 2 shirts (no t-shirts or polo/golf shirts)

___ 1 sweatshirt or fleece jacket (cold at night)

___ 1 brim hat (no baseball or army hats)

___ 1 pair suspenders or vest (optional)

___ 1 PJ bottom and t-shirt for sleeping

YOUNG WOMEN SHOULD BRING

___ 2 mid-calf long sleeve dresses OR

___ 2 skirts and 2 long sleeve blouse or shirt

___ 1 or 2 bonnets

___ 1 pair knee length light shorts or bloomers

___ 1 apron

___ loose sleeping clothes

___ 1 sweatshirt or fleece jacket

___ Feminine hygiene supplies

OPTIONAL ITEMS

___ Camera

___ Harmonica or small musical instrument

___ 2nd pair of shoes for camp (no open toe)

LOST PROPERTY

The stake assumes no responsibility for lost items. DO NOT BRING Candy or food for the trail, radios, make up, sleeping pads, electronics, phones, jewelry, shampoo. Soap will be provided.