5-gallon buckets with lids (about 18–20 L capacity).

Every Trekker will need to bring a 5-gallon bucket with a padded lid:

Purpose on Trek:

1. Pack your personal gear: Each trekker’s belongings (clothing, toiletries, scriptures, socks, etc.) are packed inside the bucket to fit within weight limits for the handcart.
2. Seat: The bucket doubles as a seat while resting, eating, or at camp (often with a cushion placed on top).
3. Waterproofing: With a lid, the bucket helps keep gear dry if weather turns wet.
4. We will be decorating your buckets so they are easy to identify.  (they are your buckets!)
5. The bucket must stay within the trek’s weight guidelines (commonly ~17 lbs for just the bucket’s contents on many treks).
6. How to make a seat cushion for your 5 gallon bucket - Example 1
7. How to make a seat cushion for your 5 gallon bucket- Example 2

Things to Pack in your 5-gallon bucket

Your buckets will be transported with you during Trek on the handcarts.

1. 1 - 5 Gallon bucket with lid (LABELED)
2. Sealable water bottle or tumbler with handle on the top in order to hook it onto the handcart.  Nalgene bottle is an example (LABELED)

3. Tin Cup (labeled) – Used in the morning for Hot Chocolate or at night for Ramen noodles

4. Plate (Large frisby, metal pie tin, metal plate or similar) will be wrapped in tin foil and used to eat from for each meal.  The tin foil will be discarded after each meal. (NOT DISPOSABLE)

5. Eating Utensils (Fork & Spoon)
6. 1 pair broken-in walking shoes (Closed-toe shoes). If you are buying new shoes for Trek, they should be broken in before Trek. (running shoes, trail running shoes, or athletic shoes are recommended) Do not bring open mesh shoes that allow sand in, causing friction and blisters.
7. A comfortable pair of shoes to wear around the camp (Optional - May be hard to fit). 
8. 3 pairs of thin-liner socks (optional) are highly recommended to help reduce the friction that can cause blisters. These are to be worn next to your skin beneath your socks. Foot blisters are the #1 problem on Trek.
9. 3 pairs of moisture wicking socks. One for each day of Trek. Look for quality hiking socks that will wick away moisture. Avoid all cotton socks (they will absorb moisture, remain wet and cause problems).
10. Clean changes of underwear
11. One set of pajamas or long johns (nights may get cold)
12. Small Book of Mormon.(in a Ziploc bag) and pen/pencil
13. Leather bracelet (made at Trek activity night
14. Travel size Sunscreen (45+ SPF recommended)
15. Travel size Bug Repellent
16. Travel size Personal toiletries (deodorant, 1 small package of wet wipes, toothbrush & toothpaste, chap-stick with SPF)
    
17. Chafing prevention (Anti Monkey Butt, Glide, Gold Bond, A&D, Zeasorb, baby powder, etc.)
18. Personal Medications
19. Sunglasses (Optional)
20. Picture / Story of Ancestor (Optional)
    
21. Recommended clothing for youth and items found later in the detailed packing list
22. Glasses if you need them. Glasses are preferred over contact lens because of dust.
    
23. Pen or pencils
    
24. Small flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries
    

Everyone will wear pioneer-style clothing for the entire Trek for protection from the elements and to have the spirit of the pioneers. Wear one set of pioneer clothing on the morning of Trek and have an extra set of pioneer clothing packed in your Gear Bag.

Other Items To Bring

1. WARM sleeping bag (20 degree rated or two non-20 degree sleeping bags / liners) Pillow - (INSIDE A HEAVY DUTY BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG - LABELED)
2. Winter coat Mandatory (Packed in garbage bag with sleeping bag)
3. Thin lightweight small sleeping pad for potentially cold nights (thick foam pads will be too large to pack)
4. Rain poncho or rain jacket (small, lightweight style). This will be collected by your Ma & Pa before gear drop-off and placed in the family bag on the hardcart.

These items will be packed into a separate in the family bag on the hardcart. The Family Bag will be loaded onto your handcart for easy access on the trail.

Clothing for Young Women / Women

1. 2 mid-calf length, long sleeved dresses (skirts and long sleeve blouses will do)
2. 1 wide brimmed hat ( NO BONNETS )
3. 1 or 2 pair of ankle length bloomers (can be made out of old pj bottoms or sweats. Leggings are okay)
4. 1 apron (optional)
5. 2 pair knee-high nylons (to be worn under your socks to prevent blisters)
6. Feminine Hygiene supplies

Clothing for Young Men / Men

1. 2 pairs of wool, canvas, or khaki pants; wear one pair, pack the 2^nd (NO BLUE JEANS)
   
2. 2 Long sleeved loose fitting button-up shirts. Light colors will be cooler. No logoed clothing are allowed on Trek.  Wear one, pack the 2^nd
3. Suspenders or belt
4. 1 wide-brimmed hat with tie on chin strap for securing to head. No baseball caps are allowed.

DO NOT BRING!

1. Electronic devices of any kind (mobile phones, Smartwatches, iPods, MP3 players, etc.)
   
2. Baseball caps, shorts, or jeans
3. Hair dryers, curling irons, or curlers
4. Canned or bottled drinks, candy, or sweets (these items will all be provided)
5. Jewelry (one pair of small stud earrings for women only)
6. Lighters, matches, fireworks
7. Pocketknives or other knives (NO WEAPONS)

Additional Tips

There are a number of inexpensive places or ways to obtain or make clothing or equipment:

1. Barrow clothing or equipment others have used on previous Treks
   
2. Use the clothing patterns and tips on highlandwesttrek.com
3. Use your own older clothing or make it a YM/YW project. 
4. (Go thrifting!) at Deseret Industries or Goodwill stores