Plastic Garbage Bag

The following items must fit into the bag, leaving at least 6 inches above the tie-off for handling: 

• 1 warm sleeping bag, to 40 degrees at night

• 1 old blanket, wool if possible

• 1 jacket/sweatshirt, to 40 degrees at night

• 1 Pillow if desired

• 1 Sleeping pad, if desired.  No cots!  

Leave at Home

• Cell phones or any other electronics

• Baseball caps

• T-shirts, tank tops, blue jeans

• Canned drinks

• Candy

• Weapons of any type

• Perfumes

The following Items are to be packed in your bucket

• 1 Water Bottle or Camel Bak

• 1 rain poncho or plastic garbage bag

• 1 pair of old tennis shoes for the river crossing & walking through mud

• 1 pair of shoes to hike in; make sure they are comfortable and fit well

• 4 pairs of sturdy socks, wool is recommended

• 4 pairs of thin sock liners if desired

• 4 sets of underclothing

• Wide-brimmed hat or bonnet

• Extra clothing: see clothing guidelines

• 1 small hand towel and washcloth

• 1 small bar of soap

• 1 comb or brush

• 1 toothbrush and trial-size toothpaste

• 1 old Book of Mormon, a journal and a pen

• 1 Chapstick

• 1 sunscreen, at least SPF 30

• 1 deodorant

• 1 flashlight with spare batteries

• 1 pair of soft leather work gloves for pushing/pulling the handcart

• Contact lens wearers are encouraged to wear glasses if possible

• Sunglasses (if desired)

• Insect repellant (if desired)

• Spray bottle and/or neck cooler (if desired)

• Lotion (if desired)

• Inexpensive camera-not a phone (if desired)

• Feminine products as needed

• Medication as needed

• Moleskin and other first aid supplies (if desired)