Packing Info

The handcart companies were under strict guidelines as to what they could and could not bring because a handcart is pulled by the traveler. Pioneers were also focused on leaving out things that are a burden to the spirit and its growth. You have the opportunity to become immersed in a Pioneer Trek experience. Dressing in pioneer clothing, can have a tremendous impact on the spirit of the trek, promotes unity within the stake and connects us to the pioneers who made so many physical sacrifices because of their commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As we come to understand, in a small measure, the devotion and fortitude of the pioneers, we can determine how to apply those principles to modern circumstances that require spiritual, emotional, and mental commitment and resilience.  

We will be wearing our trek clothing for four days, so you will need two sets of pioneer clothing. Acquiring pioneer clothing does not have to be expensive. Some options are listed below. 

• Borrow - Our stake has held three previous treks. That means a lot of pioneer outfits may be hidden in the back of closets available for borrowing. Ask friends, family, neighbors, ward members, or even members of surrounding stakes  who have also held treks, if they have pioneer clothing that they are willing to lend. 

• Raid mom and dad's closet to see what you can find.

• Learn a valuable life skill – learn to sew by making them yourself (patterns can be found online)

• At local thrift store

• Purchase - full outfits or pieces can be found on: Amazon, Etsy, Deseret Book or other trek clothing websites. 

Ma & Pa Equipment & Packing List can be found on the Ma and Pa Resources page.