What Would MacGyver Pack?

There’s nothing like waking up to go to St. Louis.

There’s also nothing like waking up and realizing you haven’t packed. Don’t be the roommate who steals all their roomies stuff. Pack ahead of time and double check everything you’ve packed. For those without past trips, or those who just don’t remember what to bring, here are a few important things to remember. Hygiene products. Hygiene products. Hygiene products. Have a stick of deodorant with you at all times, you’ll need it. When sharing a hotel room, there’s not enough
free shampoo to go around. Bring your own. Don’t make me explain the need for a tooth brush. If you’re like me and your hair takes all day to dry, then bring a blow dryer. If you can’t live with your natural hair, then bring a straightener, curler, hairspray, gel, bacon grease, pixie dust, or whatever else you need with you. Having enough hair ties to supply the team is also not a bad idea.
Also, bring lots of feminine products. You may not need them yourself, and there are convenience stores in St. Louis, but it never hurts to be prepared.

Imagine you’re MacGyver as you pack; is there any possibility it will help, and will it fit in your bag? On this vein of sharing, stuff a few Band Aids in your purse or wallet. If you have something magical and unrealistic called ‘space,’ then try fitting some aspirin as well. There are some things duct tape can’t fix, and I like to imagine headaches and open wounds somewhere on that list.

Bring enough clothes for every day, including socks. I’m sure you’ve noticed their bad habit of running away, and being the only piece of clothing that truly stinks at the end of the day. Yet, they seem terribly overlooked while being packed. Please don’t overlook them. Bring all of your
team shirts as well. If you don’t wear them all, you can trade them. If you cannot sleep in day-clothes, bring your pajamas. In my personal experience I have found that I cannot sleep in day-clothes anywhere except St. Louis. Maybe you’re the opposite, so if there’s room, bring pajamas just in case. Shave before leaving. No roommate wants you hogging the bathroom and clogging the
drain. Don’t even bring shaving utensils to tempt yourself with. It’s not that long; you won’t turn into a gorilla.

I would suggest bringing a small book, just in case you have down time. There will only be time for homework on the bus, and really shouldn’t be time for more than a quick chapter anywhere else. If you find yourself with time to read War and Peace, strike up a conversation with a teammate. They are there for your entertainment. Other than that, use common sense. If you’re
a germophobe, then bring some wet wipes. If you’re allergic to sunlight, air, and peanuts, then bring an EpiPen. If you’re afraid of a zombie apocalypse, then roll up a magic carpet in the hidden bottom of your bag just in case – I hear they’re great for fast getaways. Anything else that you can’t live without, bring that too.But – my fabulous female FIRSTers – no matter what else
you may or may not remember to bring, never forget your Bee Pillow Pet.


I’m Scoutette, Buzzing off.