Equipment and Packing list

What You Need The following items must fit in a heavy duty garbage bag. Please label your bag with duct tape so it can be clearly identified. Also label all items inside your plastic bag. •Warm sleeping bag (Temperatures can drop to 1 -2 degrees at night.) •Foam or Thermorest Mat (The ground is very cold at this time of year so this item is essential) •Warm winter coat •Warm pajamas •Warm socks for sleeping •Toque (Will help keep your head warm) •Long underwear •Hoodie or sweater Place all these items (except your foam) flat in your sleeping bag and then roll your sleeping bag up and tie together. This way it will all be waiting for you that night when you set up your camp. The following items must be packed in a 5 gallon bucket. Please label all of your belongings. Your bucket will travel with you on the handcart and must be 17 lbs. or less. •1 pioneer outfit (More information on the clothing page.) • Raingear •1 pr. of work gloves •3 -4 changes of underwear •3-4 changes of socks •Personal hygiene items •Chapstick and lotion •Mosquito repellent • Kleenex • Scriptures •Pen with a clip •1 pr. of shoes that can get wet •Flashlight and extra batteries •Toothbrush and toothpaste • Deodorant •Eyeglasses if needed (Contacts are discouraged as it can get very windy and dusty) •A few bandaids •Medications if needed •Hat / Bonnet (More information on the clothing page.) •Comb or brush •Baby wipes (We do not have any shower facilities and these may come in handy) •Camera (Cannot be an iPhone or any other digital device that doubles as a camera) •1 sturdy water bottle Each day you will be taking your bucket in your handcart, so keep all items in your bucket. Do not let them roam freely around your tent. When you are done with something, put it back in your bucket. This will help us move quickly to each activity in the morning. On the Bus: You will need one small backpack on the bus with the following: 1 pioneer outfit 1 sack lunch When we arrive Friday morning, you will change into your pioneer outfit, then put the clothes you were wearing in your backpack which will be left on the bus. You will not have access to this backpack until we return home. Please make sure you wear appropriate footwear! Running shoes or well worn hiking shoes are best. (Do not wear flip flops!) What NOT to bring: • iPhone • iPod •Cell phone • iPad • Tablets Please leave all your technology at home. There is no cell service or electricity in our campground. By leaving the “world” at home, you will be open to a much richer experience at Martin’s Cove. In case of emergency please contact the Martin’s Cover Vistor Center at (307) 328-2953