Food per adult:
- 200 pounds of flour
- 150 pounds of bacon
- 20 pounds of sugar
- 10 pounds of coffee
- 10 pounds of salt
- various amounts of cornmeal, cured or dried meats, dried beans, dried fruits such as dried apple, tea, baking soda, vinegar, pickles, and mustard
Water:
- India rubber bottles and water barrels to store 50 gallons of water
Bedding and clothing:
- Bedrolls or sleeping bags
- Extra clothing, including sturdy shoes and socks
- Blankets or quilts for warmth
Cooking and eating utensils:
- Cast iron skillet or Dutch oven
- Tin cups and plates
- Utensils, including knives, forks, and spoons
- Pot for boiling water or cooking soups/stews
Tools:
- Axe for cutting firewood and clearing the trail
- Shovel for digging latrines or fire pits
- Hammer and nails for repairing the wagon
- Saw for cutting wood
- Rope for various purposes, including securing items to the wagon
Weapons and ammunition:
- Rifle or shotgun for hunting game and protection
- Ammunition for the firearm
Medical supplies:
- Basic first aid kit including bandages, antiseptic ointment, and painkillers
- Medications for any pre-existing conditions or illnesses
Other:
- Lantern or candles for lighting at night
- Maps and compass for navigation
- Extra wagon parts such as axles and wheels
- Fishing gear or traps for catching fish or small game
- Personal hygiene items such as soap, toothbrush, and toilet paper
- Playing cards or other entertainment for downtime
- Cash or precious metals for emergencies or trading with other travelers
CAN YOU REWRITE THIS LIKE A 12 YEAR OLD
Food for 1 person:
- 200 pounds of flour (that's a lot of bread!)
- 150 pounds of bacon (yum!)
- 20 pounds of sugar for sweet treats
- 10 pounds of coffee to stay awake
- 10 pounds of salt for seasoning
- Also some other stuff like cornmeal, dried meats, beans, dried fruits, tea, baking soda, vinegar, pickles, and mustard
Water:
- Bring bottles and barrels to store 50 gallons of water (in case we get thirsty)
Bedding and clothes:
- Don't forget our cozy sleeping bags or bedrolls!
- Bring extra clothes and good shoes for walking
- Don't forget warm blankets or quilts
Cooking and eating stuff:
- Bring a heavy skillet or Dutch oven for cooking
- Bring tin cups and plates to eat from
- Don't forget utensils like forks, knives, and spoons
- Bring a pot for boiling water and making yummy soups/stews
Tools:
- Bring an axe for chopping wood and clearing the trail
- Don't forget a shovel for digging holes for fire or bathroom
- Bring a hammer and nails for fixing the wagon
- Bring a saw for cutting wood (super useful)
- Bring rope for tying things to the wagon
Weapons and ammo:
- Bring a rifle or shotgun for hunting and protection
- Bring enough bullets for the gun
Medical supplies:
- Bring a basic first aid kit with bandages, ointment, and painkillers
- Bring any medications you need
Other important stuff:
- Bring a lantern or candles for light at night (can't see in the dark!)
- Bring maps and a compass to find our way
- Bring extra wagon parts just in case something breaks
- Bring fishing gear or traps to catch fish or small animals
- Don't forget personal cleaning stuff like soap, toothbrush, and toilet paper
- Bring something fun like playing cards for when we're bored
- Don't forget some money or valuable things in case we need it or want to trade with others on the journey!