Packing List

☐ Rain poncho or rain jacket

☐ Sunglasses (simple and inexpensive) 

☐ Water bottle (minimum 16-20 oz size)

☐ Small hand towel or washcloth

☐ Hand sanitizer

☐ Personal Toiletries (Comb or brush, lotion, etc)

☐ Deodorant  

☐ Sunscreen – SPF 30+

☐ Lip protection – SPF 15+  

☐ Chafing prevention (baby powder, petroleum jelly or Zeasorb, etc)

☐ Feminine hygiene products

☐ Small bag of wet wipes for personal use

☐ Toothbrush and toothpaste (in zip lock bag)

☐ Insect Repellent (pump or spray is useful & stored in separate zip lock bag)

☐ Contacts/glasses, if needed.  Also, consider there may be a lot of dust

☐ Small headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries

☐ Small garbage sack for dirty/wet clothes

☐ Old, small set of scriptures (i.e. a paperback Book of Mormon will suffice)

☐ Journal/notebook

☐ Pen or pencil

☐ Sleeping bag for cold weather. Temperatures may get below 40F at night

☐ Small camp pillow 

☐ Camp Utensils- Knife, fork, spoon, Bowl/Plate, and a cup for hot and cold beverages (ALL Resuable)

Optional Items:  Optional items: Pocket knife, Harmonica, disposable camera (no phones) 

☐ 2 mid-calf length dresses with long sleeves or mid- calf length skirts & 2 long sleeve blouses. Pockets in dresses/skirts are useful

☐ 2 pairs of Bloomers/Pantaloons (scrubs, PJ pants, or leggings ankle length are fine)

☐ A sun bonnet or wide-brimmed straw hat with tie on chin strap for securing to the head 

☐ 1 apron with pockets (optional)

☐ 1 set of sleeping clothes, T-shirt & sweats

☐ Clean changes of underwear

☐ 2-3 pairs of moisture-wicking socks. Look for quality hiking socks that will wick away moisture. Avoid all cotton socks (they will absorb moisture, remain wet, and cause problems).

☐ 2-3 pairs of thin-liner socks are highly recommended to help reduce the friction that can cause blisters. These are to be worn next to your skin beneath your socks. Foot blisters are the #1 problem on Trek

☐ Broken-in walking shoes (closed-toe shoes). If you are buying new shoes for Trek, they should be broken in before Trek. Hiking shoes, hiking boots, or athletic shoes are recommended although hiking shoes are heavier and walking or running shoes tend to be lighter. Avoid mesh top shoes that allow sand in, which will cause friction and blisters

☐ Second pair of shoes for the evening at camp (optional but strongly encouraged)

☐ Work gloves (leather recommended or inexpensive garden gloves with good grip)

☐ Jacket or sweatshirt (as it could be chilly, especially in the morning).

 ☐ 1 or 2 pairs of long loose-fitting cotton docker-type pants or jeans.  No shorts of any length are allowed on Trek
☐ 1 or 2 long-sleeved, loose-fitting button-up shirts.  Light colors will be cooler.  No T-shirts or logoed clothing are allowed on Trek

☐ Suspenders or belt 

☐ 1 wide-brimmed hat with tie on chin strap for securing to head.  No baseball caps are allowed

☐ 1 set of sleeping clothes, T-shirt & sweats

☐ Clean changes of underwear

☐ 2-3 pairs of moisture-wicking socks. Look for quality hiking socks that will wick away moisture. Avoid all cotton socks (they will absorb moisture, remain wet, and cause problems).

☐ 2-3 pairs of thin-liner socks are highly recommended to help reduce the friction that can cause blisters. These are to be worn next to your skin beneath your socks. Foot blisters are the #1 problem on Trek

☐ Broken-in walking shoes (closed-toe shoes). If you are buying new shoes for Trek, they should be broken in before Trek. Hiking shoes, hiking boots, or athletic shoes are recommended although hiking shoes are heavier and walking or running shoes tend to be lighter. Avoid mesh top shoes that allow sand in, which will cause friction and blisters

☐ Second pair of shoes for the evening at camp (optional but strongly encouraged)

☐ Work gloves (leather recommended or inexpensive garden gloves with good grip)

☐ Jacket or sweatshirt (as it could be chilly, especially in the morning)

In a Ziplock bag, pack the following items in your personal First Aid Kit:
☐ 1 package of moleskin for the treatment of blisters
☐ 5 regular band-aids

☐ 5 blister band-aids or blister cushions (optional but helpful)
☐ Lip protectant with sunscreen
☐ Sunscreen (small containers) with SPF 45+ recommended
☐ Insect/ tick repellent (small container)
☐ Personal medications

 Do NOT Bring
❌ Electronic devices of any kind (mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players, etc.)
❌ Baseball caps or shorts

❌ Speakers or headphones
❌ Hair dryers, curling irons or curlers
❌ Lighters, matches, fireworks
❌ Footballs, frisbees, etc. (games for downtime will be provided)

❌ Weapons
❌ Bad attitudes