Best Practices - Personal Belongings
#31
Prime Minister/Moderator

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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
#33
Line Holder
Joined: Dec 2010
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#35
Layover Master
Joined: Jan 2013
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I'm an outdoor enthusiast, do a good bit of hiking, trail running, camping etc...
I once had a friend who is into ultra-light camping tell me how "lame" I was for using a rollaboard at work and looking like every other stooge. She said I should be using my trekking backpack. I could not convince her otherwise.
Point is, your outdoor hobbies are cool, but they are separate from your job as an airline pilot. You don't have to buy the exact same bag as everyone else, but you do need to pack clean clothes and all the associated amenities to keep up your appearance and hygiene. You can minimize these if you never plan on leaving your hotel room.
As for me, flip flops in the summer and Vans slip ons in the winter save space. Also, having black work shoes that actually look good with jeans help. For a four day I pack four white under shirts, 4 dress socks, 4 briefs. The rest is whatever you need.
I once had a friend who is into ultra-light camping tell me how "lame" I was for using a rollaboard at work and looking like every other stooge. She said I should be using my trekking backpack. I could not convince her otherwise.
Point is, your outdoor hobbies are cool, but they are separate from your job as an airline pilot. You don't have to buy the exact same bag as everyone else, but you do need to pack clean clothes and all the associated amenities to keep up your appearance and hygiene. You can minimize these if you never plan on leaving your hotel room.
As for me, flip flops in the summer and Vans slip ons in the winter save space. Also, having black work shoes that actually look good with jeans help. For a four day I pack four white under shirts, 4 dress socks, 4 briefs. The rest is whatever you need.
#38
Line Holder
Joined: Aug 2014
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Definitely go with a fanny pack. You should always wear your pilot hat as well. It makes for some free storage inside it. Forget an extra jacket for the overnight. The airline trench coat works wonders and has loads of pockets for storage as well.
#39
Do not do anything to a passport. Illegal! I got hassled by Immigration in China because of a few small pen marks on the data page. They said my passport was "mutilated"
These are were all caused by TSA/ CBP agent who use passports as a clipboard for convenience while they are scrawling on Boarding Cards and that is no longer tolerated by Cruz Clearance!
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These are were all caused by TSA/ CBP agent who use passports as a clipboard for convenience while they are scrawling on Boarding Cards and that is no longer tolerated by Cruz Clearance!
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#40
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Joined: Apr 2014
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Just get a 1980s van with no windows to complete the ensemble.
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