Trek Packing List

**Remember to label items with first and last name**

Bring on the bus:

• Insulated water bottle with your name on it. (Full for the bus ride that morning)
• Wear 1 pair of comfortable, broke-in, closed-toed shoes or hiking boots. These are what you will trek in.
• Everyone will wear your pioneer clothing on the bus

In a duffle bag or cloth laundry sack:
**Please write your name on the OUTSIDE of your bag. NO PLASTIC GARBAGE SACKS.**

• Sleeping bag and old blanket
• Sleeping pad
• 1 small pillow
• 1 warm jacket or hoody

In the bucket:

• 1 pair of water friendly shoes that have a strap (like Chacos or old sneakers – Please, no flip-flops)
• Body Glide, body powder, or some other anti-chafing stick.
• Hand soap and/or hand sanitizer
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Sunscreen
• Chapstick/lip balm (ideally with sunscreen)
• Insect Repellent
• Plastic bag for dirty or wet clothes
• Rain Poncho
• Work gloves
• Deodorant
• Comb or brush
• Small hand towel
• Book of Mormon (paperback)
• Glasses/Contacts (if you wear contacts, it’s wise to bring glasses for backup)
• Prescription Medication in a Ziploc bag with instructions
• Small flashlight
• Clothing (see “Trek Clothing” section)

Optional Items:

• Small mirror in a protective case
• Wet Wipes to clean body (no showers)
• Sunglasses
• Lotion

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:

• Electronics (cellphones, tablets, gaming consoles, earbuds, etc.)
• Cameras (Trek photographers will post all photos online for free downloading)
• Valuables, including jewelry
• Weapons (including knives or axes)
• Hot irons, blow dryers, etc.
• Fireworks
• Drugs

Ma & Pa Suggested Additional Packing List

• Extra sunscreen
• Extra insect repellent
• Blister care (bandaids, mole skin, etc.)
• Contact lens solution
• Anti-itch cream (for insect bites)

Trek Clothing

Young Women Trek Clothing

• 2 pioneer style dresses OR 2 pioneer style long skirts and 2 long-sleeve, button-up cotton blouses (wear one and pack one)
• Camisoles/plain colored t-shirts for underneath your blouse (if desired and/or if needed for modesty)
• 2 pair bloomers or leggings (helps prevent chaffing and provides protection to your legs)
• 1 wide-brimmed sunhat or straw hat (no baseball style caps please)
• 4+ pair of socks (moisture wicking and/or wool-synthetic blends are best, avoid cotton)
• 1 Apron (optional)
• Feminine hygiene supplies
• Underclothing (at least 3)
• 1 pair modest pajamas or sweats

Young Men Trek Clothing

• 2 pair cotton pants or similar hiking pants (wear one and pack one, NO JEANS)
• 2 pair pioneer style long-sleeve, button-up shirts (worn out dress shirts work well)
• 1 wide-brimmed, pioneer style hat (no baseball style caps please)
• 4+ pair of socks (moisture wicking or wool-synthetic blends are best)
• 1 pair of suspender and/or 1 vest (optional)
• Underclothing (at least 3)
• 1 pair modest pajamas or sweats (men must wear shirts)