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Emergency Packing Help

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Maximumsushi
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Hey Newschoolers,

It's 2AM and I've got a flight at 8AM.

I'm leaving my house to work for two months on a research vessel on the ocean. After the work, I'll be dumped in either Seattle, Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Alaska. After that, I'll be a free man with some cash to go skiing. The problem is, I haven't packed ANYTHING. I need to scramble and pack a gigantic ski bag full of things for about 3 months of skiing and 2 months of work in the ocean.

What kind of skis do you think I should cram into my bag? I've got everything, 6 or 7 different pairs of different widths. I'm into touring, pow, and skiing park. What can I absolutely not forget? Fuck my life right now. Help me NS, I need your help!
12 years ago
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GANDALF
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touring skis for sure! DONT FORGET AVY GEAR.

BOOTS. lots of SOCKS.

extra LENSES BASELAYERS batteries GLOVES

HELLA SHIT
12 years ago
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CaptainObvious.
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Will there be women on said vessel? Will you be making port at all?

------condoms.


Will there only be men on said vessel?

-------lube.
12 years ago
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marsh.
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Passport, ID, basically anything that cant be purchased. Also dont be afraid to over pack
12 years ago
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Maximumsushi
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This is the goddamn worst. Packing is awful.
12 years ago
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ThaLorax
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What Doug said.
12 years ago
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finnafuckyobitch
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Ski Boots and waterproof boots
Duct Tape
as much long underwear and base layers as you can fit
few hits and mittens
pow skis, touring setup and avy gear
goggles/stunna shades
flannels
camera
cell phone charger & ipod
solid backpack for skiing

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SamtheEagle
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you are a dumbass if you plan to pack for 5 months in 6 hours and havent thought about it at all. good luck.
12 years ago
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t-the-east
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Prior planning prevents piss poor performance
12 years ago
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theabortionator
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PS

Perfect pacific paradise planning shows sailors serious success.
12 years ago
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MKeller91
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you sir will be living the life.

Over pack and bring your most versatile ski or one pow one park pair
12 years ago
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Alyon
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socks, pack socks
12 years ago
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Holte
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Last minute packing is stressful. It will give you gray hair. Don't worry about it, and just buy new stuff at your destination. You'll get through the airport quicker, support the economy, look younger, and have the latest gear. It's a win-win situation!
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Maximumsushi
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This is the option I went with.
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