"My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high..." -D&C 121:7-8

Friday, July 8, 2011

Packing List

All items should be brought to Bishop Excell's home on Saturday, July 9th before 8 p.m.

Each person will be allowed 17 lbs. of equipment/clothing to be packed in a 5 gallon bucket and 1 large heavy duty trash bag with bedding items. Please plan appropriately.

Personal Equipment List
Sack Breakfast and Sack Lunch for Monday
$10 for Dinner on Wednesday on our way home
5 Gallon Bucket and Lid (will be provided)
1 Warm Sleeping Bag (inside heavy duty garbage bag)
1 Old Blanket (inside heavy duty garbage bag)
1 Old Coat (inside heavy duty garbage bag)
1 Rain Poncho
1 Pair of Shoes to hike in (Don't buy new ones - they will give you blisters. Sturdy hiking, running or tennis shoes will work best.)
4-6 Pair of Sturdy Socks (A lightweight pair worn under a sturdy pair will help you avoid blisters.)
2 Sets of Underclothing
1 Small Handtowel
Comb or Brush
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
An old set of scriptures and your favorite church magazine
1 Heavy Duty Garbage Bags
Leather Gloves (to prevent blisters while pulling cart)
Permethrin (optional) - spray on clothes (not on skin) to prevent ticks - can usually be found at most outdoors stores

Bring with you the morning of Departure: 1 Ziploc bag with the following items
5 Band-Aids
Water Bottle - a 20-24 oz. bottle will fit best in your satchel that will be provided to you
Any prescribed medication
Small hand sanitizer or small package of Handiwipes
Small roll of Duct Tape (could be wrapped around a short pencil or dowel)
Chapstick
Small Sunscreen
Insect Repellant with Deet

MEN should bring:
1-2 pairs of wool, canvas, or cotton pants (not levi's)
2 long-sleeved shirts (cotton or flannel)
1 wide-brimmed western style hat (no baseball hats allowed)
1 pair suspenders
pajamas or sweats for sleeping

WOMEN should bring:
1-2 mid-calf length, long-sleeved dresses or 1-2 mid-calf skirts and 2 long sleeve blouses
1 bonnet or wide brimmed straw hat
1 pair of knee-length bloomers (can be made out of old cut-off pajama bottoms or hospital pants with elastic at hem)
1 apron
pajamas

Optional Items:
Camera
Pocketknife
Harmonica or other small musical instrument (No Ipods, MP3's or other electronic devices!)

Please arrive dressed in pioneer clothing. You will be wearing one set of clothing and the other set will be packed in your bucket.

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