Young Men Clothing (Refer to Packing List for all items)
* 2 pair long pants (cotton; no denim or jeans)
Pants should be rather loose fitting through the crotch and thigh area to add comfort in walking. Pants made of cotton or linen will be the coolest. Colors include blue, black, gray, browns, especially beige and tan.
* 2 long sleeved button-up shirts
Men's shirts were worn loose. Plain colors were common, but stripes or plaids were also used. Light colors will be the coolest. Choose something larger than a regular fit, with long sleeves.
* Full brim hat (REQUIRED)
Men's everyday hats ranged from pilot caps, straw hats, wide brimmed low felt hats, or round crowned hat. Hats should have a chin strap which is helpful with the wind. NO BASEBALL CAPS.
* Vest or suspenders (optional)
Pioneer pants were often held p by suspenders that were buttoned on the outside of the waistband, and crossed in the back. Usually vests were worn only on Sunday or when attending a meeting or social event; however, these make a nice addition to a pioneer outfit.
* Shoes
Comfort is most important. Running shoes or well-broken-in hiking boots are highly recommended. If you are purchasing new shoes, you should do so as soon as possible. Many a trekker with brand new shoes wished they would have broken them in first.
* Socks
Synthetic hiking socks such as acrylic or polypropylene are recommended. Cotton socks can cause blisters.
Links to Patterns and Tutorials:
Men's Shirt Tutorial:
http://howtodresslikeapioneer.blogspot.com/2011/03/mansboys-shirt-tutorial-simplified.html
http://homedelicious.blogspot.com/2012/05/pioneer-trek-week-15-minute-pioneer.html
Trek Clothing for purchase:
http://www.etsy.com/search?q=pioneer%20trek%20clothing&view_&ship_to=US
http://deseretbook.com/LDS-Clothing/c/6#q=&page=1&sort=popularity&facets=category:6
* 2 pair long pants (cotton; no denim or jeans)
Pants should be rather loose fitting through the crotch and thigh area to add comfort in walking. Pants made of cotton or linen will be the coolest. Colors include blue, black, gray, browns, especially beige and tan.
* 2 long sleeved button-up shirts
Men's shirts were worn loose. Plain colors were common, but stripes or plaids were also used. Light colors will be the coolest. Choose something larger than a regular fit, with long sleeves.
* Full brim hat (REQUIRED)
Men's everyday hats ranged from pilot caps, straw hats, wide brimmed low felt hats, or round crowned hat. Hats should have a chin strap which is helpful with the wind. NO BASEBALL CAPS.
* Vest or suspenders (optional)
Pioneer pants were often held p by suspenders that were buttoned on the outside of the waistband, and crossed in the back. Usually vests were worn only on Sunday or when attending a meeting or social event; however, these make a nice addition to a pioneer outfit.
* Shoes
Comfort is most important. Running shoes or well-broken-in hiking boots are highly recommended. If you are purchasing new shoes, you should do so as soon as possible. Many a trekker with brand new shoes wished they would have broken them in first.
* Socks
Synthetic hiking socks such as acrylic or polypropylene are recommended. Cotton socks can cause blisters.
Links to Patterns and Tutorials:
Men's Shirt Tutorial:
http://howtodresslikeapioneer.blogspot.com/2011/03/mansboys-shirt-tutorial-simplified.html
http://homedelicious.blogspot.com/2012/05/pioneer-trek-week-15-minute-pioneer.html
Trek Clothing for purchase:
http://www.etsy.com/search?q=pioneer%20trek%20clothing&view_&ship_to=US
http://deseretbook.com/LDS-Clothing/c/6#q=&page=1&sort=popularity&facets=category:6