Recommended Items

You will have a room mate, and up to 30 room mates during field training.

For use with the Rite in the Rain notebook.

Duct tape always comes in handy.

Just incase you need to write and rewrite things.

You're probably going to have to label a thing or two.

These can help keep you awake in some of the... less fun classes.

For scrapes and minor cuts.

For storing things.

Always carry one on you for burning unsightly uniform strings.

All-Weather paper won’t turn to mush when wet and will repel water.

Academic supplies

Not required, but they make boots a bit more comfortable.

For sore muscles and joints

Ballpoints are recommended.

These work well in camelbacks, and come highly recommended for summer classes.

Very handy to remove grass and dirt from your boots and shoes.

If you get sick of drinking water, you may want to mix it up. Just don't use it in the hydration system!

You'll be drinking tap water at OTS, you may want a way to filter it.

Helps to save space while packing clothes.

Remember to pack batteries!