What to bring:

"How the Saints must have felt, leaving so much behind—the fields they had cultivated, the trees they had planted, the temple they had built. The men, women, and children walked out of their beautiful homes, climbed aboard their wagons, drove down to the river, there to cross and move slowly over the soil of Iowa, looking back now and again at what they were leaving and would never see again."
President Gordon B. Hinkley - “Faith in Every Footstep: The Epic Pioneer Journey,” Ensign, May 1997, 62

One of the defining facets of the Nauvoo pioneers was that they were being driven from homes and lives that they had previously considered permanent.  Those coming from England or other countries to join the Church in America came, with only the necessities they could carry as well. 

Pioneer Trek is, by definition, an opportunity to experience a similar "leaving behind", to serve our ancestors, to get to know ourselves, new friends, and our Father in Heaven.  Knowing that what you bring you will be carrying, (via handcart) should be encouragement enough to stay as close to the attached list as possible.  Click the link below for a printable list of what to bring. 

What to bring 

Trek Clothing Overview - Shirt Pattern - A Bonnet & Skirt Pattern
Examples of how to pack your gear:

All of this must fit into your Bucket (except the one pair of shoes you will be wearing, the hat and the hydration pack) Mark your name on your bucket, your lif and ALL of your personal gear... Example of Men's / Boy's period clothing. You can find clothing for Trek at thrift stores... Keep your eyes open! Don't forget a warm waterproof coat...AND your "Personal Hydration" pack and an Extra Water Bottle!

An example of how to setup the "visqueen" with your bedroll.
Instructions for making a personal Rainfly

You will want to sleep on top of your rainfly if it's going to be dry all night. See also the waterproof duffle bag-  A view of the "tube" your sleeping bag will slide into if it rains... The top half of your rain fly can be folded down over your head like a tent... You can keep your head clear of the plastic unless you need it to cover you in case of a storm A bedroll with the rainfly pulled over the top Another view of a bedroll with the rainfly pulled over the top - DOUBLE PROTECTION from the rain! Roll your sleeping bag, closed-cell foam pad, personal rain fly and small (airline size) or inflatable pillow up together Your bedroll all packed inside your waterproof duffle bag! You will have to roll it up each morning like this for transport to the next campsite. "Thank you" to Brad Folkerson (and his Ward & Stake) for making the above information available for our use!