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Below you'll find a packing checklist. It is simply a guideline. We do suggest that you keep the weather in mind and dress in layers. Kansas City's weather is very changeable - June mornings can be chilly and it can be very hot by 10 am. Thunderstorms often crop up in the afternoon.
Required items
- Sleeping bag and optional inflatable mattress (Mattress recommended)
- Sunscreen
- Socks - preferably 2 pair for each day
- Shoes - two pair, well broken in
- Two water bottles or a Camelback & 1 water bottle
- Photo Identification
- Personal medications (see a medical volunteer for refrigeration needs)
Suggested Items
| We highly recommend an inflatable mattress | Camera w/film or flash |
| Pillow, Blanket and Sheets, Sleeping Bag for bed | Watch |
| Alarm | Clock Earplugs or Sleep Mask |
| Health Insurance Card | Bag for dirty laundry |
| Personal toiletries: |
| Shampoo & conditioner | Body soap |
| Feminine Products | Brush/comb |
| Razor | Toothbrush and toothpaste |
| Hair Dryer | Deodorant |
| Hair ties | Misc. toiletries |
| Bodyglide | Petroleum jelly or foot powder |
| Lip balm with sunscreen | Pain Reliever |
| Towels |
- 3 pairs of comfortable walking shorts
- 1 pair of comfortable walking pants
- Shirts
- Blister kit (alcohol-free wipes, bandages, antibacterial, ointment, moleskin)
- Slippers or flip-flops for evening wear
- Evening Wear
- Light sweatshirt or windbreaker
- Fanny pack or light backpack
- Pen and notepaper, business cards
- Insect repellent
- Underwear
- Sleepwear
- Hat or visor
- UV sunglasses
What Not to Bring
- Heavy backpacks are not recommended
- Food, water & Gatorade are provided throughout
- Alcohol or illegal drugs of any sort
- Good jewelry and other valuables
PACKING SUGGESTIONS
- A Ziploc bag for each day's walking apparel. This will save time at the overnight as well as organize your bag and keep things dry. Place toiletries in another Ziploc bag and clothes for each evening in an additional Ziploc bag. A waterproof sack is recommended for dirty laundry.
- Load your fanny pack or backpack with the items you will carry on the route and try it out on your training walks to see if it fits and test the weight while you train.
- A duffle bag is a great organizer. It helps if you can mange to get your sleeping bag and mattress inside the bag without having to strap them on the outside.
- In your fanny pack or light backpack:
Rain poncho
Two water bottles
Petroleum jelly & foot powder to apply to feet
Sunscreen and lip balm
Band-aids, blister bandages, alcohol wipes
Neckerchief and headband
Route map (one will be provided each morning.)
Camera and extra film or flash card
Wallet with ID, medical card and emergency phone numbers
What to wear and body prep
| Heartland Border Walk lanyard attached to you | Walking shoes |
| Fanny pack or backpack | Hat or sun visor |
| Sunscreen factor 30 to 40 (remember your ears!) | Sports bra |
| Shorts or pants, depending on weather | UV Sunglasses |
| Lip balm with sunscreen | BodyGlide on areas prone to chafing |
| Sports socks, feet prepared with powder and petroleum jelly if desired |
What is supplied
- Shower facilities (bring your own toiletries)
- Medical supplies. There will be medical support at rest stops, lunch and at the overnight. However, we suggest you bring a few personal supplies to treat blisters that pop up in between these stops along with any specialized equipment and medications.
- You will be provided one shoe bag so we can bring you a change of shoes and socks at lunch. More on this later.
- Bug repellent, sunscreen (it is always a good idea to keep a small supply with you)
- Food and beverages: bottled water, sports drinks and snacks are available every 3 miles along the route. Lunch stop will have sandwiches. Breakfast will be provided all three days, and dinner will be a hot meal Friday and Saturday evening.
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