What to Bring
Two pairs of shoes - we didn't do this one, and we were fine - even in the rain. The thing to do is bring DIFFERENT shoes to wear around camp - NOT FLIP FLOPS! b/c then your walking shoes can be drying off in the tent. Well, that's what worked for us - we couldn't afford two pair, kwim?
T-shirts and shorts - we only brought one pair of shorts - which worked well....again, couldn't afford all the nice good shorts etc...
Two pairs of socks per day - kinda excessive - especially if you don't sweat a lot....we brought 2 extra pairs each, and NEVER used them....always a good idea to have at least one extra....but, still....I wound up wearing same socks EVERY day - b/c I bought mine at the shop in camp, b/c my socks were HURTING...
Bandanas - DEFINITE plus - very versatile!
Mylar blankets - NO!!! Don't do it! They are SO LOUD - you wanna shoot people, they make so much noise in them! A nice, cheapo vinyl shower curtain works the SAME - and no noise!!!
Sunscreen and lip balm - TOTAL must.....and I second the choice for the Avon SSS - the BEST DEET free insect repellant - I've seen bugs fly at me, get a whiff, and make a u-turn...
Antiblister aids - you do NOT want to wait in line for these at the med tenst - TRUST ME! LOL!
Razor and small mirror - uh, razor??? seriously, anyone caught shaving their legs in the shower and holding up the lines will be smacked
Tent flag or marker - get REALLY creative - it's fun to take pics of everyone's tenst and see the creativity....
Journal and pens - ok, I don't know about everyone ELSE, but I sooo didn't have the time or ENERGY to be doing this one...LOL!
Pocket knife - I say bring one of these for walkers too.....helps when you can't open packets, etc...
Seriously evaluate your OWN needs, too - because, like I said, we brought the recommended stuff, and found some stuff was superfluous for us. We didn't train a ton, either, and did pretty well, IMO....so with training, you can SO DO THIS!!!
HUGS
Deanna
(Chicago crew-member)