Packing list

They'll be provided to you, I'm not sure exactly when, but they typically they provide you with everything you will need, but you may need to bring bare-essentials.

Someone correct me if I am incorrect.
 
They will issue you pretty much anything you need. I brought a toothbrush, deodorant, a watch and likely nothing else. Whatever the final suggested list is, your parents will think it is a mistake and you need to bring more. Stick to the list. Think of it as an all-inclusive resort... where people yell at you... and you pay for your bill through PT and memorization of Plebe knowledge.
 
White compression shorts were the only thing my DS "needed" from home besides his toiletries. Just about everything else was taken and put in storage until PPW.
 
ryan7771 said:
I thought I had read that bringing some more broken in running shoes was a good thing.
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Yes -- 100% -- for sure. They were literally the only thing I brought (my folks mailed me some compression shorts the day after I-day) and per the excellent advice from Shiner and Old Navy BGO, less is genuinely better.
 
ryan7771 said:
I thought I had read that bringing some more broken in running shoes was a good thing.
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Buy two pair that fit well. Put some miles on them to break them in just a bit. Wear one pair on I-Day. Have the other pair sent after ac year starts or brought on Plebe Parents Weekend. Alternate shoes for healthier feet as a good practice anyway.
 
usma_2025 said:
Does anyone know about when the packing list and other instructions are usually released, and where they'll be?
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See this link for Class of 2024 as a general guide. 2025 will be put out as you get closer. Be sure to click on all the links.

www.usna.edu

Permit to Report

Permit to Report page for Admissions at USNA.edu. Updated Tue Jul 06 08:59:16 EDT 2021.
www.usna.edu
 
Capt MJ said:
Buy two pair that fit well. Put some miles on them to break them in just a bit. Wear one pair on I-Day. Have the other pair sent after ac year starts or brought on Plebe Parents Weekend. Alternate shoes for healthier feet as a good practice anyway.
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@Capt MJ is spot-on. The shoes will likely get drenched with sweat - good idea to alternate days so the other pair can dry. My DS wore his pair of broken-in shoes when he reported, and was issued two additional pair for running.

Your best bet for a "list" is going to be to wait for your permit to report packet. Things could vary - for instance, for the Class of '24, there were supply chain issues for at least one regularly-issued item for females (sports bras maybe?), so they were asked to bring those items with them. That was definitely atypical - but just a reminder that your best information will be from the official source for your particular year.
 
Here’s something that may seem minor now, but more important when you’re in the actual situation:

Go with gray if you plan to wear compression shorts under your summer whites (which you’ll get to don for the first time after a few weeks of plebe summer). Contrary to popular believe, white shows through more readily than gray. Plus, after a few weeks of sweat and grime, and several trips to the laundry, the gray will probably look better too.
 
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Way back on I-Day 2018, my favorite stop in the afternoon was at the Southwest corner of Bancroft (by the Submariner's monument) when they were offloading a big truck on the cul-de-sac there, with a fireman's line of Detailers. On the truck were the huge bags of crap that Plebes-to-be brought with them. The Detailers were taking them into Bancroft for storage until after Plebe Summer, and were visibly perturbed at how big these backpacks and duffle bags were. . One package stood out (I was standing right there, I could have been in the line) to me. It was a gallon-size ZipLoc bag containing only a 3"x5" note card with the Plebe's name and Company along with her watch, smart phone, and charger.

That was it. Let me tell you, that's the right way to go right there. If you need it, they will issue it to you.
 
THParent said:
Way back on I-Day 2018, my favorite stop in the afternoon was at the Southwest corner of Bancroft (by the Submariner's monument) when they were offloading a big truck on the cul-de-sac there, with a fireman's line of Detailers. On the truck were the huge bags of crap that Plebes-to-be brought with them. The Detailers were taking them into Bancroft for storage until after Plebe Summer, and were visibly perturbed at how big these backpacks and duffle bags were. . One package stood out (I was standing right there, I could have been in the line) to me. It was a gallon-size ZipLoc bag containing only a 3"x5" note card with the Plebe's name and Company along with her watch, smart phone, and charger.

That was it. Let me tell you, that's the right way to go right there. If you need it, they will issue it to you.
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I like it. What in the world did she wear to I-Day?
 
I didn't see her. Just the ZipLoc.
 
"Less is more"- you might end up carrying it with you a good part of the day along with the HUGE white sack with everything issued. My daughter said the computer boxes were jabbing her in her back and she needed 2 hands to carry it over her shoulder. Class of 2024 had to ROM for 2 weeks so they carried a few more basic items (sports bras.) The rest can be sent in your first package.

Wear your running shoes and bring a small l drawstring sack to fit the clothes on your back, cell phone & charger in a ziplock with your name on it, and folder with all the important papers/forms from the Permit to Report especially the completed immunization form otherwise you'll likely end up with every vaccine readministered! We were also told a scientific calculator for Validation tests (nongraphing) but in the end they were issued one and not allowed to use the one brought from home.
 
Devil Doc said:
What about my hair dryer? Can I take my hair dryer?
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@Devil Doc, I’m surprised a veteran such as yourself doesn’t already know the answer. Of course hair dryers are permitted. It helps prevent plebes from dripping their personal moisture all over the deck, which is highly discouraged. And it’s why they’re given 45 minutes to shower and primp each morning. 🤣😀🤣
 
MidCakePa said:
Here’s something that may seem minor now, but more important when you’re in the actual situation:

Go with gray if you plan to wear compression shorts under your summer whites (which you’ll get to don for the first time after a few weeks of plebe summer). Contrary to popular believe, white shows through more readily than gray. Plus, after a few weeks of sweat and grime, and several trips to the laundry, the gray will probably look better too.
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thank you for answering this - was just thinking I had read that they should bring gray compression shorts - I just read the permit to report packet that Capt MJ included and it says black or navy? any guidance from those who have mids now. I have a girl and she currently wears gray UA compression shorts for her sport and working out
 
USNAhopeful2025 said:
thank you for answering this - was just thinking I had read that they should bring gray compression shorts - I just read the permit to report packet that Capt MJ included and it says black or navy? any guidance from those who have mids now. I have a girl and she currently wears gray UA compression shorts for her sport and working out
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DS brought black compression shorts in 2019-no issues. We send several more pair during Plebe Summer. Not sure when he got those but he needed many.
 
This is what I brought on I-Day:
  • All the required paperwork.
  • A pair of running shoes.
  • 5 pairs of compression shorts.
  • A pair of cleats. However, I didn't really need them.
  • Prescription Googles (I was practically blind back then.)
  • Wallet with cash, cards and IDs. You need money for your 1 trip to the Midstore in the middle of the summer.
  • Cell phone, in a ziplock back, with charger. This is only used for the three phone calls you get over the summer.
I brought all of this in a small backpack. The detailers will keep most of your personal belonging over plebe summer if you bring anything in your backpack that is non-essential. Occasionally, varsity athletes will bring a bunch of sport equipment, but your coaches will let you know if that applies to you.

Things your parents should bring on Parents Weekend:
  • Contacts, if you wear them.
  • Your Guitar/Violin, the plebe girls will love you if you can serenade them
  • A fan, Bancroft can get hot.

You don't need much. Enjoy the feeling of liberation you will get by starting a new chapter of your life with not much stuff.
 
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