Luggage VS Backpack for I-Day

RedFalconCO19

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I am slightly confused on the packing for I Day. There are 3 separate areas on my Inprocessing Checklist: Items to hand-carry inside the manila envelope, Items to hand-carry on your person (wearing on your person, in your wallet/billfold, or in a small bag or tote), and Items to pack in your luggage (you will not need these items during inprocessing). Does this mean that I have to bring BOTH a backpack AND luggage??? All of my items fit in my backpack and the things I need to carry on person I can fit in a small bag.
 
If you want to get a better perspective with respect to I-Day - do's and don'ts this photo album will give you a really good perspective:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/131708601@N03/albums/72157695423803232

There are two photographers on Flickr, Cadet Media and USAFA Spirit, that have great albums that you can view for free, which in retrospect I wish that I had viewed prior to my DD's I-Day experience several years ago. As you will clearly see, suitcases are a really bad idea.
 
The smallest, lightest backpack you can find that will fit all and only those things required. If you insist on bringing boots, tie them around your neck.
 
In 2016, if you had boots with you, they told you to put them on before beginning the in-processing line.
 
If you have them on.... remember to tuck laces!! No use starting behind the curve... if not IT WILL be pointed out!! Emphatically [emoji54]
 
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