How to Pack a Sea Bag
Sea bags are tall, cylinder-shaped bags that are used mainly by members of the military. These bags hold a lot of items and are extremely durable. They don't have any pockets or fancy extras, but they get the job done. If you are not careful when you pack your sea bag, you can make it too heavy to carry. The top of the bag can also get in your way when you are working on packing the bottom of the bag. These instructions will help you make the most of packing your sea bag.
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Instructions
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Hold your sea bag up with the bottom touching the floor. Now take the top of the sea bag and fold it out and over the bag. Pull the sides down until those sides reach the bottom of the floor. Your sea bag is now half its unfolded size; this makes it much easier for you to begin packing items on the bottom of your bag.
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Start adding your main clothing to the bag. This includes tops and bottoms. Then add your undergarments.
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Roll the sides of the sea bag up so that the bag is standing three quarters of the way tall. This gives you room to continue packing.
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Place any boots or shoes you need in the bag next. You can also add any hats that you may need to bring along.
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Roll the sides of the sea bag up all the way. You are now ready to include the final objects you will need to take with you.
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Top off the sea bag with a towel and such personal items as a shaving kit, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, or family photo. You should also include any extras that you may want to bring, such as a camera or spending money. You may want a notebook, pen, envelopes, and stamps so that you can write home.
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Close up your sea bag and set it by your front door so that it is ready to go when you are.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you pack certain personal items in a plastic zipper bag so that they are not damaged in any way. Toothpaste or a family photo may be something you want to keep safe.
Write your name on the tag of your clothing with a permanent marker so that your clothing is not accidentally given to someone else.
References
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Comments
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Not the way I used to do it. In many cases you will be living out of your sea bag meaning you will not have a locker or will be in transit. I put the things I would not need immediately on the bottom and worked up to finish the top half with what I would be using right away like underwear, socks, one work uniform, one dress uniform etc. In some case I had to move from one barracks to another every week till I had permanent berthing.
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robthom
Jul 06, 2009
Two Big Tips: -If you fold a shirt so it's about as wide as its collar, you can roll it up into a neat compact cylinder. The cylinders can be stuffed together like nobody's business and fit in little cracks, making for great space maximization. -Fill your boots and shoes with socks, rolled-up ties, cufflinks, and other little things. This keeps them from getting disorganized and wrinkled, can act as a shoe tree for your shoes, and keeps your footwear from being a big waste of space.
