WEAR ON DAY 1 YOUNG MEN
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Athletic or hiking shoes that are sturdy and well broken in (not sandals)
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Wide-brimmed hat
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Long-sleeved shirt
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Long Docker-style pants
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Suspenders or belt, optional but helpful
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Socks, good quality
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(a bandana will be provided)
WEAR ON DAY 1 YOUNG WOMEN
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Athletic or hiking shoes that are sturdy and well broken in (not sandals)
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Wide-brimmed hat or bonnet
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A lightweight long-sleeved dress or long skirt (mid-calf or longer) with long-sleeved blouse
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Apron with pocket, optional but useful
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Leggings, pajama pants or bloomers to prevent chafing and dirty legs
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Socks, good quality
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Underwear (consider sports bra for comfort)
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(a bandana will be provided)
SLING BAG/DAY PACK FOR DAY 1:
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Lunch from home**
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Refillable water bottle filled with water or sports drink
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Leather gloves or garden gloves with nonslip grips for pulling handcart
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Sunglasses
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Chapstick with sunscreen
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Feminine hygiene
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5 bandaids
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Cooling towel (optional)
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5-gallon bucket with Gamma lid for personal gear (this is also your camp chair, padded top optional) – label with name and family color
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1 rain poncho
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1 spare change of pioneer clothing
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2-3 pair of socks
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1-2 sets of underclothing
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Pajama pants and top
BUCKET
HYGIENE/MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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(Ziploc bag recommended – will go in bucket)
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Comb/brush
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Hair elastics, if needed
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Toothbrush with travel-size toothpaste
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Deodorant (in separate Ziploc in case it melts)
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1 travel-size package of wet wipes
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1 small bottle of hand sanitizer
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1 washcloth and small hand towel
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Feminine hygiene
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Anti-chaffing powder or cream (Gold Bond, Desitin, Body Glide, etc)
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Prescription medications, labeled
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Over-the-counter medications that you may need
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Antibiotic ointment (similar to Neosporin)
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Bandaids/moleskin
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Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher, sweatproof)
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Insect/tick repellant with DEET
MISCELLANEOUS
(will go in bucket)
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Small flashlight or headlamp with batteries
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Small Book of Mormon (in Ziploc)
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Pen or pencil
DO NOT BRING
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Anything that is not on this list
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Valuables such as jewelry
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Make-up, perfume/cologne, scented lotions, etc. (bugs love it!)
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Playing cards, other games, knives, etc.
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Food, candy, gum, etc.
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Electronic devices of any kind, including phones for youth (Adults limit use to trek-related communications)