What materials were needed 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

Answer 2

they brought along foods such as dried fruit, dried veggies, flour, ham, molasses(sugar), onions, pickled potatoes, rhubaurb, rice, saleratus, salt pork, tea, vinegar, bacon, biscuits, candy, coffee, and cornmeal.

they brought clothing and tools such as cooking/eating utensils, plates, cups, skillets, pots, pans, kettles, water kegs, axes, canteens, rope, hunting knives, and a dutch oven.

they brought firearms&bullets/ gunpowder, also spices such as anise, basil, cinnamon,etc. of course they brought alum(medicine).

They bought a wagon (conestoga, farm wagon, or covered wagon) and oxen,mules,or horses. they also brought spare axles, wagon tongues, and wheels.

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 3

you would need cloths, hats, blankets, quilts, oil, vinegar, sugar, guns, bullets, gun powder, pillows, lanterns, oxen, mules, fire wood, coats, journals, spare wheel's, water, both fresh and dry fruit, shoes, medical, map, compass, books, bibles, guide, money, hammers, axes, pots, pans, coffee, Bacon, potato's, flour, salt, tea, and rain boots. you don't really need your family

by orryah Wagner

Answer 4

25 most important supplies include
FOOD 1.Flour 250 pounds PERSONAL ITEMS 2.Cofee beans 225 pounds 16. 1-3 Pairs of boots 3.Bacon 225 pounds 17.Wooly jacket 4.Dried fruit and vegetables 200 pounds 18. First Aid 5.Salt 150 pounds 19. 4 Blankets 6.Sugar 30-90 pounds 20. Animal feed TOOLS 21.Gunpowder 7.Anvil 22.Saddle 8.Axe 23. 3 Seeds 9.1 Gallon axle grease 24.5 Large Barrels 10.Corn Sheller 25. 2 Wooden Box 11.Hammer 12.Hatchet 13.Plow 14.Knife 15. Rifles (NOT IN ORDER)

Answer 5

Pioneers packed food, water, clothing, blankets, medicine, animals, and tools.

Answer 6

They take everything they will need to survive the journey of several months, and to build a new life when they get there.