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Packing for a month (for the first time)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ryum, Jan 20, 2011.

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  1. Jan 20, 2011 #1
    Ryum

    Ryum Bobtail Member

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    Next month I am heading to Georgia from Texas for training. At the least I'd be gone for 3 weeks at training, but could be gone for as long as well over a month.

    I wanted to get an idea of what you guys pack for being gone for so long. I'm going to have a wal-mart about 2 miles away from the hotel I'll be at, so that helps a bit.
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2011 #2
    Jarhed1964

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    Who are you going with? Will you be going out with a trainer for some road training? If so, how long? Will the co be providing meals while at orientation? Are you going on the greydog to Georgia?

    All things to consider.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2011 #3
    Rerun8963

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    toothpaste

    toothbrush

    deodorant

    foot deodorant

    soap

    towels

    shampoo

    dental floss

    mouth wash

    powder, like Gold Bond, (you're gonna start chaffing from all the sitting)

    nail clippers

    comb

    razor and refills

    shave cream

    toilet paper

    Q-tips

    shower shoes/flip flops

    under wear for at least 4 weeks

    extra blue jeans (2 pair?)

    extra shirts

    socks for 4 weeks

    extra pair of boots or running shoes

    rain coat

    any medication you are on, or aspirin, for those headaches you WILL GET

    pens, pencils, calculator, white out, stapler, extra staples, paper clips, scotch tape, flashlight, batteries for the flashlight, watch, alarm clock, cell phone, cell phone DC/AC chargers, list of relatives in case of accident or death....
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2011 #4
    SheepDog

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    Everything Rerun said.....
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2011 #5
    Lilbit

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    Also remember your driver's license, birth certificate, social security card, and other related items.
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2011 #6
    Mattkujata

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    30 pairs of underwear and socks!?

    :biggrin_2559: Just teasing, that's a good list!

    On second thought, I can make 1 pair last 4 weeks, so I take it back...
     
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  9. Jan 20, 2011 #7
    ChicagoGal

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    Wishing you good luck.
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2011 #8
    Cheap Weenie

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  11. Jan 20, 2011 #9
    chompi

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    What, no condoms?

    It is good to bring your resume, mvr and DAC if you have it. Will make life a lot easier. I would bring one set of nice clothes because you will most likely have a one on one interview during orientation. Try to pack as light as you can though. Especially when going with a trainer. You aren't going to South America so if you forget anything you can get it at WallyWorld!
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2011 #10
    Rerun8963

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    there's always a supply of perfectly good used condoms on the ground at the truck stops, rest areas, provided one adhere's to the "5 second rule".....:biggrin_25523:
     
    Rerun8963, Jan 20, 2011
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