Clothing

Recommendations


Dressing in pioneer clothing can have a remarkable impact on the spirit of the trek. The following is a short description of how pioneers dressed and it is our hope that the youth will dress likewise for the trek. There are lots of options for obtaining pioneer clothing. Make sure you checkout thrift stores and on-line stores. There are also tons of patterns available at fabric stores. You can also look into borrowing from other people who have previously trekked. This should not be a large expense for trekkers.


Men’s Clothing

  • 2 Pair of long pants (No Denim)

  • 2 Long-sleeved button-down shirts

  • 1 Western-style hat (no baseball or army hats allowed)

  • 1 pair of well used/broken in hiking boots or tennis shoes

  • Suspenders, vest, belt (optional)

Shirt Tutorial:

http://howtodresslikeapioneer.blogspot.com/2010/06/pioneer-apron-tips.html



Women’s Clothing

  • 2 mid-calf length or longer skirts/dresses (no denim & no logos/advertising)

  • 2 button-up shirts if bringing skirts

  • 1 pair of well used/broken in hiking boots or tennis shoes

  • 1 bonnet

  • 1 apron

  • Feminine hygiene supplies, as needed

  • NOTE: To help protect legs from chaffing and to help with cleanliness, bloomers/pantaloons are optional but a good alternative is leggings or biking shorts


Bonnet Tutorial:

http://homedelicious.blogspot.com/2012/05/pioneer-trek-week-how-to-sew-bonnet.html

Skirt Tutorial:

http://howtodresslikeapioneer.blogspot.com/2010/06/not-so-pioneer-skirt-tutorial.html

Apron Tutorial:

http://howtodresslikeapioneer.blogspot.com/2010/06/pioneer-apron-tips.html




Misc. Clothing

Undergarments

Please be careful and modest in selecting your undergarments for Trek. Simplicity and items made of breathable cotton will be the best choice.

Nightwear

Keep in mind the weather will most likely be COLD in the evenings. We would like boys and girls to wear a pair of sweat pants (or sport pants) and a t-shirt. They should each also have a sweatshirt to wear for additional warmth. Nightwear is to be worn only when it is time to go to sleep, not when we arrive at a given campsite. You will change into your bedclothes once it is time to retire to your tents/shelters.

Shoes and Socks

Comfort is most important. Do not wear new hiking boots unless you have taken at least two months to break them in. Bring two pairs of good tennis shoes in the event that one gets wet or causes blisters. Pack clean socks for each day.

Items Not to Wear on Trek

Blue Jeans, shorts, baseball caps, tank tops, t-shirts, tight/short dresses, brand new shoes. Stay away from modern clothing and prints. Clothing and PJs should not ride low. Please adhere to the For the Strength of Youth Standards.