SLE Packing

[usmausmausmausma]

Hey all,

Just had a few questions about packing for SLE as well as SLE itself. I have listed them below. For reference, I have also included an image of the packing list issued by West Point.

The packing list mentions nothing about shirts, except that West Point will provide three t-shirts and two polos. Is it safe to assume that I am allowed to wear whatever shirt I want outside of academic seminars and training or should I bring extra polos with me and wear them every day?

Can the running shorts be of any color, or is there a specific color that I need to follow?

What exactly will West Point provide in terms of bed materials? Is there only a mattress and nothing else?

Since the items on the packing list are supposed to accurately last the entire week even as there are no laundry facilities, will I be re-wearing some of the same clothes on multiple days (bad question I know, but I am just curious)?

For the academic seminars, should I bring paper and pen or will we not need them?

I have heard that on the first day, we have to repack what we brought. How should I pack and what should I use to pack to make it most efficient?

If any of you had any insight, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[usmausmausmausma]

Realized I forgot to include the packing list, so here it is:

 

[MidCakePa]

@ozli24, please don’t overthink this. It’s only a week, and USMA has given you a comprehensive packing list. Check off the boxes and move on to more-productive exploits.

DD packed exactly as instructed. Fit it all in a standard 24” carry-on suitcase. It was enough and did the job. If anything, when dropping her off, it looked like many erred on the side of “way too much.” I saw large suitcases and duffle bags that the attendees were huffing and puffing to lug. That double-time march from registration to the barracks tested them a bit.

This is a good exercise in following instructions, flexing when necessary, adjusting on the fly, and making the most of things. In other words, good officer training. Enjoy the week!

 

[Texark147]

DS followed the list and he hasn't had any issues. He did wear a pair of jeans there and packed a pair, so that he would have two pairs of jeans for the two "military" days. He packed any color of athletic shorts that he had. He wore a polo shirt, in case he needed one during the week, but I don't think he will need it. They wear the shirts provided. The khaki shorts that he brought were all khaki in color. He packed a sheet set, thin flannel blanket, and tiny pillow. Everything fit in a carryon and backpack. He did use the bags that you can squeeze the air out of to help things for better.

 

[ThomasJ]

They gave us shorts for PT, so don't worry about the shorts you pack.

 

[ThomasJ]

They don't make you repack things the first day, and also, they gave us paper and pen. Also, it's just a mattress and bed, no sheets.