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Maximumsushi
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Hey Newschoolers,

It's 2AM and I've got a flight at 8AM.

I'm leaving my house to work for two months on a research vessel on the ocean. After the work, I'll be dumped in either Seattle, Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Alaska. After that, I'll be a free man with some cash to go skiing. The problem is, I haven't packed ANYTHING. I need to scramble and pack a gigantic ski bag full of things for about 3 months of skiing and 2 months of work in the ocean.

What kind of skis do you think I should cram into my bag? I've got everything, 6 or 7 different pairs of different widths. I'm into touring, pow, and skiing park. What can I absolutely not forget? Fuck my life right now. Help me NS, I need your help!
Oct 20 2013 2:08AM
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GANDALF
Posts: 6306 - Karma: 6,641
touring skis for sure! DONT FORGET AVY GEAR.

BOOTS. lots of SOCKS.

extra LENSES BASELAYERS batteries GLOVES

HELLA SHIT
Oct 20 2013 2:12AM
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CaptainObvious.
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Will there be women on said vessel? Will you be making port at all?

------condoms.


Will there only be men on said vessel?

-------lube.
Oct 20 2013 2:18AM
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marsh.
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Passport, ID, basically anything that cant be purchased. Also dont be afraid to over pack
Oct 20 2013 2:18AM
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Maximumsushi
Posts: 7837 - Karma: 3,354
This is the goddamn worst. Packing is awful.
Oct 20 2013 3:08AM
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ThaLorax
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What Doug said.
Oct 20 2013 3:16AM
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finnafuckyobitch
Posts: 1647 - Karma: 864
Ski Boots and waterproof boots
Duct Tape
as much long underwear and base layers as you can fit
few hits and mittens
pow skis, touring setup and avy gear
goggles/stunna shades
flannels
camera
cell phone charger & ipod
solid backpack for skiing

Oct 20 2013 3:45AM
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SamtheEagle
Posts: 1658 - Karma: 713
you are a dumbass if you plan to pack for 5 months in 6 hours and havent thought about it at all. good luck.
Oct 20 2013 8:26AM
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t-the-east
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Prior planning prevents piss poor performance
Oct 20 2013 9:05AM
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theabortionator
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PS

Perfect pacific paradise planning shows sailors serious success.
Oct 20 2013 11:20AM
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MKeller91
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you sir will be living the life.

Over pack and bring your most versatile ski or one pow one park pair
Oct 20 2013 2:58PM
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Alyon
Posts: 161 - Karma: 166
socks, pack socks
Oct 21 2013 1:32AM
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Holte
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Last minute packing is stressful. It will give you gray hair. Don't worry about it, and just buy new stuff at your destination. You'll get through the airport quicker, support the economy, look younger, and have the latest gear. It's a win-win situation!
Oct 21 2013 5:06AM
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Maximumsushi
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This is the option I went with.
Oct 21 2013 9:03AM
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