History of North America

What did pioneers pack for the Santa Fe trail?

* Food: Flour, sugar, salt, bacon, dried beef, dried fruit, beans, cornmeal, coffee, and tea

* Water: Water casks, canteens, and barrels

* Clothing: Wool clothing, cotton clothing, leather clothing, hats, boots, and shoes

* Bedding: Blankets, sheets, and pillows

* Tools: Axes, saws, hammers, nails, shovels, picks, and crowbars

* Weapons: Rifles, pistols, knives, and ammunition

* Other supplies: Medicine, cooking utensils, dishes, tinware, pots, pans, kettles, ropes, candles, lanterns, matches, soap, and writing paper