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Is this to much to carry during driver training??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Viking84, Jan 25, 2009.

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  1. Jan 25, 2009 #1
    Viking84

    Viking84 Light Load Member

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    I am nearing the date that I will start my orientation and up to 6 straight weeks of on the road training.
    I definately do not want to carry to many peices of luggage with me that I tick off my trainer.

    I have everything packed, and this is what I have. Please tell me if I am bring to much..

    I have a full Army duffle bag.
    I also have a normal sized briefcase.
    And I have a hygeine bag about the size of a large shoe box that will not fit into the duffle bag.


    Thanks for the advice...
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2009 #2
    dancnoone

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    Your trainer is going to love you. You're travelling lighter than most.
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2009 #3
    Viking84

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    Sounds great.
    I was worried that I was trying to carry to much.
    Being retired Army Infantry,I am used to living for several days-weeks at a time with what I can carry on my back.
    What I am carrying to my orientation is about as much as I would carry to a 12 month deployment..
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2009 #4
    Maverick

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    Keep your briefcase,hygiene bag and get a gym bag instead of the duffle bag.
    If I remember right, (it has been awhile) a full size duffle bag is 4ft long and 12-14inches wide. Unless you sleep with it, I don't know where you will put it.
    Just my opinion!
    Maverick:biggrin_2552:
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2009 #5
    Tarpitall

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    Yup, you will be in good shape. I do recommend that you sleep with your duffel bag. I slept with my carry-on size suitcase during my training and had plenty of room. I fact, I still do it on my own truck! Good luck, I think you will do fine.
     
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  8. Jan 25, 2009 #6
    Viking84

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    If I get a gym bag,it would have to be just as big as the duffle bag,as I have it packed pretty full.
    If I have to keep it on my bunk and sleep next to it, I can easily manage that.
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2009 #7
    kingsson

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    Keep the duffle bag, my friend. If it is too much, your trainer will have some suggestions on where you can put it!
    I do agree, though, you are traveling a lot lighter than most. No laptop? No DVD player/TV? Or are they in the duffle bag? :biggrin_25525:
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2009 #8
    Viking84

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    Just 4-5 change of clothes,sleeping bag,pillow,blanket and some heavy coats and rain gear for the winter weather I may see.
    No TV,Laptop,Ice chest,Stove etc...
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2009 #9
    longbedGTs

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    Sounds fine to me. Thats about what I had for my training.
    Good luck to ya!
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2009 #10
    doubledragon5

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    That's about what I had when I finally went solo LOL. Then I purchased a tv,cb,cooler,laptop,movies,map etc....:biggrin_25525:
     
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