March 14-19th - What to Bring
Walking to New Orleans, Vet March (with our four footed friends.)
Logistical Information
WHAT TO BRING TO THE MARCH AND RALLY
The Gulf Coast is still devastated. That's one reason we are marching: to draw the attention of this country to the crying needs of the region that are being neglected while our government wages a billion-dollar-a-week war. There will not be the great metropolitan technical life-support system to which we are accustomed. What exists there now is inadequate for the needs of those who live there.
One reason we are doing the march the way we are doing it -- self-sufficient and even a bit austere -- is because we are demonstrating that we can use the experiences, skills, and mental toughness we learned in the military community for the purpose of justice, not war. In some of our descriptions of this pilgrimmage we have called ourselves "a justice army marching into the heart of a great injustice." We mean that. Just as Malclom X served notice on the establishment with a disciplined display of collective unity in front of a police station holding a beaten brother, we are serving notice that we will stop this war and ensure justice in the Gulf Coast, no matter what.
In the same way that the Freedom Riders of the Civil Rights struggle set the example for the rest of the nation by making sacrifices and enduring hardships which boosted that struggle to a higher level of commitment, we have the opportunity to set that example now.
We will make arrangements for other-abled participants on a case-by-case basis, as well as children. No one will be left behind. But we ask that those who can participate with only the basic necessities for five days, do so. This applies to those who make the trip to New Orleans for the rally, too. Be prepared to "squat" and camp. Bring your own tents, and your own food and water. This will not be a hotel trip. Some home stays will be coordinated along the route.
In addition to bringing your own food when you have the ability (no one will go hungry), we encourge all to bring a 20-, 30-, or 4o-pound donation of non-perishable food to be handed out from a distribution point at the March 19th rally.
Here is a suggested packing list:
---Marchers---
Two bags, maximum. One kit bag or small suitcase, and one pack/rucksack (one day pack may be packed inside rucksack to carry small quantitites while walking)
Toiletries (avoid scented soaps and other manufactured fragrances -- they attract insects)
Small first aid kit (antiseptic, band-aides, moleskin, sewing needle [for blisters], Benadryl (over the counter, for allergies, itching, insomnia, nausea), and aspirin (or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, like Ibuprofen, for pain, inflammation or fever)
Six sets of non-cotton socks (Cotton holds sweat, causing blisters -- Nylon-wool blends, polypro, Thor-lo, and others are good -- Thin Polypro liners under thick outer socks are very good to prevent blisters -- also aluminum-based anti-perspirants applied to the feet and ankles every day one week prior and throughout the march will prevent sweating which causes blisters)
Six sets of comfortable clothes (weather from 55-90 degrees F)
Light jacket
Rain jacket or poncho
Boots
Sneakers
Shower shoes (flip-flops)
Lightweight, non-perishable food
Canteen or water bottle
Small sewing kit
Lighter or waterproof matches
Small pocket knife
Tent, or lean-to with mosquito bar
Ground mat or air mattress
Bivvy-sack, poncho liner, or light sleeping bag
5 small trash bags
Telephone and battery charger (we will set up a recharging console with the generator)
Extra glasses (if you wear them)
Sunglasses
Cap with bill or brim
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Nail clippers
20-feet of string or cord
Two cheap keychain carabiners
Small flashlight or headlamp
Toilet paper with plastic waterproof bag
Notebook and pencils (with waterproof bag)
Camera (optional)
Medical alert tags (if you have them)
Any medications you take (waterproofed)
Musical instruments, if you want to make music at night
---Rally-ers---
Same list, but with clothes for two-three days.
Logistical Information
WHAT TO BRING TO THE MARCH AND RALLY
The Gulf Coast is still devastated. That's one reason we are marching: to draw the attention of this country to the crying needs of the region that are being neglected while our government wages a billion-dollar-a-week war. There will not be the great metropolitan technical life-support system to which we are accustomed. What exists there now is inadequate for the needs of those who live there.
One reason we are doing the march the way we are doing it -- self-sufficient and even a bit austere -- is because we are demonstrating that we can use the experiences, skills, and mental toughness we learned in the military community for the purpose of justice, not war. In some of our descriptions of this pilgrimmage we have called ourselves "a justice army marching into the heart of a great injustice." We mean that. Just as Malclom X served notice on the establishment with a disciplined display of collective unity in front of a police station holding a beaten brother, we are serving notice that we will stop this war and ensure justice in the Gulf Coast, no matter what.
In the same way that the Freedom Riders of the Civil Rights struggle set the example for the rest of the nation by making sacrifices and enduring hardships which boosted that struggle to a higher level of commitment, we have the opportunity to set that example now.
We will make arrangements for other-abled participants on a case-by-case basis, as well as children. No one will be left behind. But we ask that those who can participate with only the basic necessities for five days, do so. This applies to those who make the trip to New Orleans for the rally, too. Be prepared to "squat" and camp. Bring your own tents, and your own food and water. This will not be a hotel trip. Some home stays will be coordinated along the route.
In addition to bringing your own food when you have the ability (no one will go hungry), we encourge all to bring a 20-, 30-, or 4o-pound donation of non-perishable food to be handed out from a distribution point at the March 19th rally.
Here is a suggested packing list:
---Marchers---
Two bags, maximum. One kit bag or small suitcase, and one pack/rucksack (one day pack may be packed inside rucksack to carry small quantitites while walking)
Toiletries (avoid scented soaps and other manufactured fragrances -- they attract insects)
Small first aid kit (antiseptic, band-aides, moleskin, sewing needle [for blisters], Benadryl (over the counter, for allergies, itching, insomnia, nausea), and aspirin (or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, like Ibuprofen, for pain, inflammation or fever)
Six sets of non-cotton socks (Cotton holds sweat, causing blisters -- Nylon-wool blends, polypro, Thor-lo, and others are good -- Thin Polypro liners under thick outer socks are very good to prevent blisters -- also aluminum-based anti-perspirants applied to the feet and ankles every day one week prior and throughout the march will prevent sweating which causes blisters)
Six sets of comfortable clothes (weather from 55-90 degrees F)
Light jacket
Rain jacket or poncho
Boots
Sneakers
Shower shoes (flip-flops)
Lightweight, non-perishable food
Canteen or water bottle
Small sewing kit
Lighter or waterproof matches
Small pocket knife
Tent, or lean-to with mosquito bar
Ground mat or air mattress
Bivvy-sack, poncho liner, or light sleeping bag
5 small trash bags
Telephone and battery charger (we will set up a recharging console with the generator)
Extra glasses (if you wear them)
Sunglasses
Cap with bill or brim
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Nail clippers
20-feet of string or cord
Two cheap keychain carabiners
Small flashlight or headlamp
Toilet paper with plastic waterproof bag
Notebook and pencils (with waterproof bag)
Camera (optional)
Medical alert tags (if you have them)
Any medications you take (waterproofed)
Musical instruments, if you want to make music at night
---Rally-ers---
Same list, but with clothes for two-three days.
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