Trek Clothing

The wearing of traditional pioneer clothing when participating on a trek can dd to the spirit and authenticity of the experience. However, the spending of excess money and time on obtaining such clothing is strongly discouraged. Many, if not all the necessary articles of clothing can be found in one's existing wardrobe or at a local thrift store.

Men's Clothing:
Shirts: Cotton, long sleeved, button up, with or without collar, loose fitting.
Pants: Loose fit, cotton, blue/black/gray/brown/beige/tan colors. No blue jeans please.
Suspenders: Optional, adds to authenticity.
Hats: wide brimmed for sun protection (can be straw/felt). No baseball caps please.
Vest: optional.



Women's Clothing:
Shirts: Cotton, long sleeved, button up, loose fitting.
Skirts: Cotton, Mid-calf to top of hiking boot length, wide enough to walk comfortably in.
Pantaloons: light-weight capris or long shorts (between knee & mid calf), or bloomers to wear under skirt or dress. This is a MUST for modesty reasons!
Aprons: Pattern for simple apron: http://handcart-trek.org/patterns/Aprons.pdf
Bonnets: Important for sun protection. Pattern: http://handcart-trek.org/bonnet_pattern.pdf or http://handcart-trek.org/patterns/bonnet.gif

Everyone:

Shoes: Comfortable walking/hiking type ("broke in" for at least 2 months - NO new shoes), bring 2 pair, so if one gets wet or causes blisters the other pair can be worn.
Socks: Clean socks for each day. It is suggested to wear 2 pair of socks at a time to reduce the likelihood of blisters (1 thin, 1 heavier).
Bandanna: Useful for getting wet & wrapping around neck to keep cool or to keep dust out of mouth/nose. Wash before trek or colors may bleed.
Jacket: Lightweight, wind/rainproof.
Bag: Messenger style bag is handy for carrying water, tissues, hand sanitizer, scriptures, journal, etc. in. Here's a link for a simple easy bag to make: www.mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/06/basic-messenger-bag.html

What NOT to wear: Blue jeans, baseball caps, tank tops, t-shirts, tight/short dresses, brand new shoes

Modesty counts! Please refer to For the Strength of Youth pg. 14-16.

Websites for more ideas and clothing examples: handcart-trek.org/clothing.html and www.handcarttreks.com

Questions about clothing? Call Mandi Hull 801-644-4810, Jayna Moser 801-856-6870 or Jennifer Hunsaker 801-458-9880