Packing List

A printable packing list can be found here: Female List and Male List

Important Notes:

Please make sure to eat breakfast before being dropped off on Tuesday morning and bring a sack lunch from home for Tuesday’s lunch while Trekking (not to be eaten on the ride to Nauvoo). Dinner will be the first provided meal Tuesday evening.
Please wear pioneer clothing for the drive to Nauvoo and pack everything else in your bucket, backpack, and garbage bag.
Please do not bring pocket knives, weapons, jewelry, or electronic devices (see FAQ on cell phones).
We will be Trekking in an area with plenty of bugs, including mosquitos, ticks, and chiggers. You may want to spray your clothes with Permethrin Mosquito/Tick repellent 5 days before Trek and bring mosquito spray. Permethrin is available in local sporting goods stores, Walmart, and Amazon.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL PERSONAL ITEMS, AND DON'T FORGET YOUR TEMPLE RECOMMEND!

Please plan to arrive at Trek on Tuesday morning DRESSED IN YOUR PIONEER CLOTHING and ready to walk! This includes the following:

Female Clothing to Wear on Tuesday:

-1 pioneer dress or skirt (mid-calf, see Clothing link for ideas)

-1 long-sleeve blouse

-1 bonnet or pioneer/western style wide-brimmed hat (no ball caps)

-1 apron (optional)

-1 pair of sturdy walking/hiking socks + liners if desired

-1 pair of hiking boots or comfortable shoes (closed-toe)

-Bloomers, bike shorts, or other lightweight shorts should be worn under pioneer skirts/dresses to prevent chafing while walking. Do NOT bring leggings to wear under a dress as they will keep the heat in and may lead to heat exhaustion.

Male Clothing to Wear on Tuesday:

-1 button-up, long-sleeved shirt (lightweight, no t-shirts, see Clothing link for ideas)

-1 pair of long trousers (Dockers type, lightweight, quick-drying, no jeans or athletic material)

-1 pioneer/western style wide-brimmed hat (no ball caps)

-1 pair of sturdy walking/hiking socks + liners if desired

-1 pair of hiking boots or comfortable shoes (closed-toe)

-Bike shorts or boxer shorts to prevent chafing while walking (optional)

The remaining clothing items below should be PACKED IN A BACKPACK OR SMALL DUFFLE BAG, clearly labeled with your first/last name and unit. You may write your information on a large piece of duct tape and stick it to the bag. These items are IN ADDITION to what you will be wearing when you arrive on Tuesday.

Female Clothing to Pack for Wed/Thu/Fri:

-1 pair of sandals or flip-flops

-2 pioneer dresses or skirts (mid-calf, see Clothing link for ideas)

-2 long-sleeve blouses

-Sunday dress for temple appointments

-Casual clothing for Wednesday (modest shorts & t-shirts ok)

-4 pairs of sturdy walking/hiking socks + liners if desired

-4 changes of underwear

-Modest sleepwear

-Additional Bloomers or bike shorts to prevent chafing while walking. Do NOT bring leggings to wear under a dress as they will keep the heat in and may lead to heat exhaustion.

-~~Modest swimsuit~~ (no longer needed)

Male Clothing to Pack for Wed/Thu/Fri::

-1 pair of sandals or flip-flops

-2 button-up, long-sleeved shirts (lightweight, no t-shirts, see Clothing link for ideas)

-2 pairs of long trousers (Dockers type, lightweight, quick-drying, no jeans or athletic material)

-Suspenders are optional

-Sunday dress for temple appointments

-Casual clothing for Wednesday (modest shorts & t-shirts ok)

-4 pairs of sturdy walking/hiking socks + liners if desired

-4 changes of underwear

-Modest sleepwear

-Additional bike shorts or boxer shorts to prevent chafing while walking (optional)

-~~Modest swimsuit~~ (no longer needed)

Place the following items in your 5-gallon bucket, clearly marked with your first/last name and unit. Your bucket should have a lid (screw-on type lids work best). Please see the Buckets link for more information on the type of bucket and lid to bring, as well as instructions on how to add a padded seat to the lid.

-Water bottle (30 oz minimum size)

-1 rain poncho or lightweight raincoat

-1 pair of work gloves for pulling the handcarts

-1 small hand soap (shampoo optional)

-1 bath towel & wash cloth

-1 comb/brush

-DEODORANT

-Toothbrush & toothpaste

-Feminine hygiene supplies (as needed)

-Flashlight or headlamp

-Paperback copy of The Book of Mormon

-Journal and pen/pencil (optional – one will be provided)

-Glasses or contacts and solution (as needed)

-Prescribed medication

-Insect repellent with DEET

Sunglasses (optional)

-Sunscreen 15+ SPF

-Lip balm

-Band-Aids & Moleskin (for blisters)

-Hand sanitizer (pocket size)

-Baby wipes (optional)

Place the following items in a heavy-duty garbage bag marked with your name.

-Sleeping bag

-Small pillow

-Compact sleeping pad