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Do you guys use travel size accessories or the normal package?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewNashGuy, Sep 7, 2011.

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  1. Sep 7, 2011 #1
    NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    I have a shaving bag that is packed with travel size lotion, mouthwash, germ-x, toothpaste, etc. It is easy to carry around everything you need in a little bag, but I would imagine when living on the road you probably have to use the full sized bottles of lotion, toothpaste, etc.? I don't want to look like an idiot walking into a truck stop with full sized toiletries which is why I ask. Oh and I asked another question in a busy topic so it is probably overlooked, but I do not have a sleeping bag yet so do you buy the warm sleeping bag kind or the cold climate sleeping bags? I assume the warm kind since the truck will have the heater on in the winter?
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2011 #2
    lil may

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    I buy all full size I got a sleeping bag for 40 below but also have extra blankets sheets etc in the truck
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2011 #3
    American-Trucker

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    I use the full size stuff, travel size stuff is over priced. I keep all my shower stuff in a Backpack so i can carry all the toiletries and my clothes in there and just carry my towel.

    For a sleeping bag dont get a cheapo one, but theres no need for a -50* one either. Allot of companies use Bunk Heaters, some dont in that case just pile up on blankets if you dont have a APU



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  5. Sep 7, 2011 #4
    NewNashGuy

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    Thanks guys. Yeah I stay away from the cheapest products. I try to go for the one that is averaged price. I am in love with Amazon, I probably spent thousands of dollars on that site. Mainly because the high TN state tax so with free shipping and tax free products and the fact a lot of the products are a lot cheaper online, it is a great place to shop. I plan to get this one since I am 6'3" and the other warm type sleeping back for tall people has bad reviews about having rough material so here is the one I may have to get:

    [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-White-Water-Cool-Weather-Sleeping/dp/B00363X1IG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1315394383&sr=8-3[/ame]
     
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    wsyrob

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    I have my wife save me small bottles that I refill with shampoo at home. It can get expensive if you get in a hurry and leave a big full bottle of shampoo in the shower.
     
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  8. Sep 7, 2011 #6
    1nonly

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    I re-use the travel size bottles. I keep the big bottles in the truck with me, since I don't go home much, and refill the little bottles to keep in my shower bag.
     
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    Panhandle flash

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    Durn, you beat me to it!! :yes2557:
     
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  10. Sep 7, 2011 #8
    seabring

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    get real sheets and blankets, much more comfortable than a sleeping bag.
     
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  11. Sep 7, 2011 #9
    Everett

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    What i do is too go too sam club and buy in bulk , then buy the empty travel conts and refill on my 34 ,on my hometime, i buy everything in bulk, ceral , food , everything, and that vacum pkg machine that sucks air out those bags , makes for a very neet truck inside, holding all your heavy blankets for half the space's, i saved over a thousand or more eating and taking care of the little details this way, :biggrin_25525:
     
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  12. Sep 7, 2011 #10
    Colorato

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    You'll by travel size items at first but that will get old fast. Then you'll start buying 2 of everything. 1 for the house and 1 for the truck.
     
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