What do you need to take on the Oregon trail?

Answer 1

Food:

200 pounds of bread (including flour and crackers)

100 pounds of bacon

12 pounds of coffee

12 pounds of sugar

From 1 to 5 pounds tea

From 10 to 50 pounds rice

From 1/2 to 2 bushels beans

From 1/2 to 2 bushels dried fruit

From 1/2 to 5 pounds saleratus

Clothes:

2 front button flannel overshirts

2 wool undershirts

2 pairs of thick cotton drawers

4 pairs of wool socks

2 pairs of cotton socks

4 colored handkerchiefs

2 pairs of sturdy shoes for walking

1 coat and overcoat

1 pair of boots and shoes for hosemen

Other:

3 towels

1 poncho

1 broad brimmed hat of soft felt

1 comb & brush

2 toothbrushes

1 pound of castile soap

3 pounds of bar soap for laundry

1 belt knife and small whetstone

From 5 to 50 pounds soap