Pioneer clothing is encouraged and will help take the youth out of the everyday world and level the playing field.  Standards of modesty must be maintained.

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PERSONAL ITEM PIONEER TREK EQUIPMENT LIST

All Participants: (17lb. weight limit per person)

• NOTE: This Trek is a re-enactment of the pioneer trek.  We have received specific instructions with respect to the equipment, clothing, etc. for this trek.  The purpose is to prepare ourselves so that we can feel of the spirit of the historic experiences and the spirit of our pioneer ancestors.
• 1- 5 gallon bucket with lid used as personal “Tote” with all personal items.  This personal “Tote” will be your “suitcase”, your “duffle bag”, “chair”, etc.  Put your name on your bucket.
• 1 WARM Sleeping bag/mattress or pad (no pillows) Please place bag & pad in duffel, water proof bag, or doubled heavy duty plastic garbage bags.  
• Trekking shoes/hiking boots- high top preferred, not new.  Older pair of tennis shoes (or water socks) for crossing the Sweetwater River with.  NO flip flops
• Water Bottle (1 .0 liter size)
• Coat/Jacket not heavy but warm
• 1 Rain Poncho/or water-repellent jacket or 2 HEAVY DUTY plastic bags.
• Socks- 4 pair
• 2 sets underclothing
• Bandanas/neck coolers
• Small flashlight
• Hygiene Items: Tissues, hand towel, soap, toothbrush/paste, comb/brush, deodorant
• First-aid supplies: Moleskin (blister pads), band-aids, sunscreen, RX meds, chapstick, insect repellent, sunscreen
• Journal, old scriptures, pen/pencil in a zip-lock bag for protection.
• Optional: camera/film, knife, small musical instrument, eating utensils, work gloves.
• One Extra Change of Clothing (remember, all your personal items must fit in your 5-gallon tote.

YOUNG MEN:

• Pioneer looking pants (2pair)- light colors are best.  Docker type pants will save you from chafing.  Levis will chafe and are hot.
• 1 pair soft leather gloves, or cheap garden gloves with non-slip grips for handcart pulling.
• 2 LONG-sleeved BUTTON-FRONT shirts (cotton is good).  Light colors are best.  You can remove the collars on the shirts.  NO TEE-SHIRTS- PLEASE!
• 1 Western-style hat (tie-down hats work best) NO baseball, beanie, or army hats allowed
• Suspenders- (Optional)

YOUNG WOMEN:

• 1 Pioneer bonnet with ties- Light colors are best.
• 2 Mid-calf length, long-sleeved dress or skirt with 2 LONG sleeved shirts, wear one set and pack one set in your 5-gallon bucket.  Light colors are best.  (TWO pioneer outfits total)
• 1 pair of mid-calf bloomers or leggings.  (can be made of old sheets, old pj bottoms, hospital scrubs, etc.) Light colors are best.  
• 1 Apron with pockets.  Light colors are best.  (if your dress or skirt has large pockets, the Apron is not absolutely necessary.)
• Modest sleep wear.
• Feminine hygiene supplies.
• 1 pair of soft leather gloves, or cheap garden gloves with non-slip grips for handcart pulling.