TREK Packing List

• 5 GALLON BUCKET & LID-  All items must fit in a 5-gallon bucket, EXCEPT the clothes and items you will be wearing AND the sleeping bag/pillow/ground roll which can go into the bag the stake will provide. It is 18" x 30" so plan accordingly.
• Warm sleeping bag (in plastic)/pillow/ground roll
• 1 old blanket
• 1 rain poncho
• 1 warm jacket
• 1 pair of leather or sturdy gloves
• 2 pairs of shoes to hike in (no new shoes, sturdy running shoes or sneakers work best)
• 4 pairs sturdy socks
• 2 sets of underclothing
• 1 metal pie plate, 1 large spoon, and 1 metal cup
• 1 small hand towel and a comb or brush
• 1 toothbrush and toothpaste
• Band-Aids and prescribed medication, Tylenol, Ibuprofen
• 2 heavy duty garbage bags
• Reusable water bottle 
• Chapstick!
• Insect repellent
• Small package of wipes
• Small tissue pack
• Sunscreen
• low-beam flashlight

MEN should bring:

• 2 Pairs of wool, canvas, sport nylon or cotton pants (no jeans)
• 2 long-sleeved shirts
• 1 wide-brimmed western-style hat (no baseball or army hats allowed)
• 1 pair suspenders
• 1 set pajamas or sweats, extra long-sleeve for cold nights

WOMEN should bring:

• 2 mid-calf length, long-sleeved dresses OR 2 mid-calf skirts and 2 long-sleeved blouses
• 1 or 2 bonnets or wide-brimmed hat (with drawstring is beneficial)
• Pajama bottoms or scrubs to go under dress or skirts (leggings optional but might be hot)
• 1 apron
• 1 set pajamas or sweats, extra long-sleeve for cold nights
• Feminine hygiene supplies, cleansing wipes

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

• Camera (point-and-shoot cameras only)
• Personal scriptures
• Harmonica or other small instrument

The "NO" List:

• No food or candy
• No immodest clothing (see-thru when wet or dry)
• No swimming suits
• No shorts, mid-driffs, sleeveless tops
• No T-shirts (as outerwear)
• No jewelry
• No fireworks, matches, or lighters
• No electronic devices (no cell phones, iPads, iPods, kindles, etc.)
• No hatchets, sheath or butterfly knives
• No inappropriate materials or behaviors that are not consistent with the standards found in the For the Strength of Youth booklet