1. Bring the minimum you can spare. 2.
Remember it will be quite warm, but will get cool in the evening, a
jacket or hoodie would be wise. NOTE: Trailblazers will supply one
t-shirt and hoodie for all pilgrims. 3. Do not forget your passport!!!
For
your convenience, the following list has been compiled. Use it as a
guide, nothing more. Looking at this list will remind you of all that
you need to bring, and help you leave aside unnecessary things.
Necessary things
Passport Hiking Backpack which you can carry The clothes you are wearing, plus 7 more days worth of clothing
+ NB: check the Trailblazers dress code first being attentive to
modesty; also, it will probably get cool during the day or cold at
night, and who knows whether rain will fall or not. Tent, sleeping bag, mat/pad for under your sleeping bag and a camping pillow
+ NOTE: It is Trailblazers policy that there be no mixed sexes in
the same tent, even if they are family. Items of toiletry for personal hygiene, cleanliness and appearance + It is wise to seal plastic bottles of liquids in plastic bags lest they leak in transport
+ Trailblazers suggests that each pilgrim keep a small stow of toilet
paper, should any unforeseeable circumstance arise. Swim suit (to preserve modesty if ever a situation of public showers arises) Plastic bags for dirty/wet laundry Towel Money: + Cash and credit card (Credit card foreign use is not always reliable).
+ You will need to provide a meal for yourself when we stop on the way
to Canada, and on the way back at Niagara Falls (the lunch at Niagara
may be a tad bit more expensive, as it is a location high in tourism). Pajamas or modest wear for sleeping time while we camp Refillable water bottle Durable
walking shoes that have been broken in prior to beginning of
pilgrimage; 2 pair would be an extra bonus, if you have space to carry
it Sun screen, bug spray and sunglasses Hat to protect from sun (lots of time outside, guys!) Small bible for your own prayer Rosary Name-tags for backpack, and keep one on person with emergency information on it PRIESTS: Breviary, alb, stole, cincture, oils just in case, any rites books you may need
Trailblazers will give you
“Pathfinder” Prayer Book “Christian Prayer” Liturgy of the Hours book One Trailblazers t-shirt and one Trailblazers hoodie “Lifeline"” one-page emergency guide, with phone numbers or other instructions There will be walkie-talkies and batteries provided for the group to use
Recommended items Foam or cushion for in tent under your sleeping bag, for sleeping better Two ponchos in case of rain Photographic camera, with water-proof stowage Batteries for any gatgets, gismos, thingamajigs or cachy-bachies you may have Tough nylon String – endless possibilities of good uses while camping! Flashlight Sugar-free gum, and/or breath fresheners Travel or security belt to carry valuables safely Little locks for your backpack Food: trail snacks, candies that can endure heat and moisture, jerky meats, vitamins, etc. Chap stick Hand wipes (such as Lysol’s or Purell’s) for hygiene’s sake. Binoculars, if portable better Flip-flops are good for the use of showers, for foot hygiene If you have electrical apparati, voltage adapters or else your items will get burnt out
Other possible items
Cell phone [or PDA] (call your carrier to find out whether it will be online in Australia, and what the charges may be) Portable radio, compass, pocket knife, waterproof matches Lanterns, electrical/battery are more safer than gas/fire, for when dark falls around camp Very portable folding chair: We'll need to sit, and we'll be in the wild quite a bit
Things NOT to bring
iPods
and other such means of private entertainment. They may not be used on
this trip. Our time together is for prayer, formation, and interacting
in friendship with one another.
Sport item to bring Soccerball Volleyball Frizbee Boomerang Hackey sack Cricket set Cricket bat Hurling ball Juggling Pins Bowling ball Jousting Lance Etc.
Editor of
The Compass -
compass@trailblazerswyd.org
Virginia: Senior editor of The Compass -
virginia-editor@trailblazerswyd.org
Amy: Trailblazers Secretary-
secretary@trailblazerswyd.org
Father Paul Ward: Trailblazers Director -
director@trailblazerswyd.org
(248) 722-5808 *
www.trailblazerswyd.org
Mailing Address: Trailblazers, WYD, Inc., 13770 Gratiot
Ave., Detroit, MI 48205
