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Items to Pack for Your First Season Living and Working in a National Park
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items These items will be helpful to have in your housing and to use for your comfort.
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If Staying in a Dorm
If in Management or a position that gives you private housing
Toiletries-If Flying
Laundry Items
Luggage Recs
Hydration
If Staying in a Dorm
If you are driving in- you have more space for things and can make it more comfortable. If you are flying- if you put all your necessities in your carry on and everything else in your check in bag then it could work too. Many dorms have Free Boxes; w...
2 or more inches is great
DUMOS 2 Inch Gel Memory Foam Topper Twin XL
put this over your mattress topper and under your fitted sheet
Twin XL Quilted Waterproof Mattress Protector
It is a great Idea to have one 2 ft charger in your vehicle/for travel, one 5ft one to use at work or take to work just incase, and a 10ft one in your dorm.
iPhone Charger 6FT 2Pack [MFi Certified]
great to help relax and get rid of any stinky smells
Aroma Diffuser with Essential Oils Set, 500 ML
100% Twin XL Sheet Set
Comfort Spaces Twin XL Cotton Sheet Set, Blue
The softest towels for the best price. I recommend getting 2, 2 hand towels, and 2 wash cloths.
Better Homes & Gardens Signature Soft Solid Bath Towel
If in Management or a position that gives you private housing
If you will be in a HR or employee housing role or in management, you will probably have private housing-a cabin, room with private bathroom, rv, or apartment. If you are driving and have the extra space to pack these things, I highly recommend it fo...
To Clean your bathroom floor.
Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1, Dry and Wet Multi Surface Floor Cleaner and Broom, Sweep and Mop Starter Kit
For cold mornings and nights- if you have a heating issue or no heating in your place!
Maxkare 50" x 60" Electric Throw Blanket with 6 Heating Levels & 1-5H Auto-off, Machine Washable Flannel & Sherpa, Gray & White
If you have a mini kitchen, kitchen, or just a minifridge and air fryer or microwave- these are handy to use for leftovers!
Prep Naturals, Glass Food Storage Containers, Meal Prep Containers 13 Packs
If your hallway or door is outside- this is handy to wipe off shoes before going inside.
Mainstays Indoor and Outdoor Rubber and Coir Welcome Doormat, 18" x 30" - 1 Piece
this will be handy for cleaning out car, hair in bathroom, and smaller messes. Employee housing usually has large vacuums you can borrow.
Black & Decker HLVA325JP07 Dustbuster Advancedclean Pet Cordless Handheld Vacuum
The softest towels for the best price! Since you will have your own private bathroom you will have more space and the ability to make it more comfortable for yourself- I would recommend getting 2 bath sheets, 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 2 wash ...
Better Homes & Gardens Signature Soft Solid Bath Sheet
The softest bathroom rug that is comforting and doesn't show every single particle.
Better Homes & Gardens Ultra Soft Bath Rug, 20x34
This will allow you to keep leftovers and any goods from the general store or town kept well so you do not need to go to the EDR to eat. On my days off I usually like to not eat in the edr if at all possible. Check with housing on the wattage allowed...
Tacool 2.4 Cu.ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Great eco friendly option to use on the swifter mop to clean your floors. Usually at most locations they provide you with cleaning chemicals you can sign out to use and a vacuum but I like bringing my own cleaning things so I do not have to clean my ...
Reusable Mop Cover--6 or 12 Count--Washable Mop Cover--Compatible with Swiffer--Porter Lee's
Some or most manager units give you a kitchen to use - some locations are shared or do not exist, depending on company and your position. Wooden utensils are the best non-toxic option or metal.
8-Piece Wooden Kitchen Utensil Set
Toiletries-If Flying
If you are flying, it is a great plan to have these items or similar so you do not spend time shopping and can relax more.
If just taking a carry on and personal item, solids are the way to go.
Godiva Shampoo Bar
hydrating solid lotion bar- solids are the way to go!
Coconut Drench Lotion Bar
I personally have liked using Bar soap over liquids because I can travel with it and not worry about shopping for it later.
EKOH Natural Soap Bar Organic Body Bar 200g
If you are staying in a dorm or shared cabin with communal bath house- this will be handy!
Attmu Portable Shower Caddy
Using solids is convient for travel purposes. If you have to pick up more later, they usually have free shuttle trips to walmart later in the summer.
Canary Toothpaste Tablets Wintergreen, 126 Count
Laundry Items
Most places it is free to do laundry. But there are limited machines. I use to do it really early in the morning on my first day off or on my Thursday night so I was free on my weekend.
Will last all season and beyond.
GE Appliances Wool Dryer Balls, Set of 3
space and money saver!
Eco Laundry Detergent Sheets - 80 Loads
Best to have a bag with pocket in it to put laundry detergent sheets and dryer balls in.
Laundry Bag Backpack, Olosar Extra Large
Luggage Recs
Having decent quality luggage items help for an easier pack in and pack out. I usually kept my clothing to a minimum and packed it in my carry on and technology in my personal item.
if flying
InUSA Trend Lightweight Hardside Carry On Spinner Suitcase
Use for personal item and day pack for hiking
REI Co-op Trail 25 Pack | REI Co-op
if flying and want to bring checked in bag too
InUSA Pilot Lightweight Hardside Large Checked Spinner Suitcase
for suitcase
MPM 8 PC Packing Cube Luggage Organizers Set
if not flying- this is helpful to put bedding and towels in before packing into suitcase.
XL 2pc Compression Bags Clear - Brightroom™
Hydration
You know what they say.. hydrate or diedrate. It is so true. It is important to go in hydrated, stay hydrated, and leave hydrated. Your body will thank you later!
Hydroflask is one of the best qualities-highly recommend getting 2 water bottles; one for work and one for at home/the dorm.
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Water Bottle, Flex Cap
If you plan on getting breakfast in the employee dining room- this is great to take along with you (any travel mug/cup). Other good brands are Yeti, Ozark (Walmart brand), and Nalgene.
Hydro Flask All Around Tumbler, Insulated
important to have this to clean your bottles/cups every week or so
SoJourner Water Bottle Cleaning Tablets, 36 Pack
For nights around the fire
Intuition Trading Insulated Wine Glass Tumblers
This one is cute for coffee, tea, and drinks too!
Bosmarlin 21 oz Ceramic Travel Coffee Cup
This is handy to have is you live in a shared dorm- as there is no tap water you can drink from. You can fill this up in the EDR or water fountain in your dorm building to keep and drink from in your dorm.
HydroPal 1 Gallon Water Bottle with Straw
Vitamins, Health, & Sleep Support
These are vitamins and health items I recommend to help acclimate to the life at higher elevation, eating the EDR food, and support your body through the work schedule changes and amazing adventures!
This brand has done me well and this is a 4 month supply. Eat these in the morning before or during breakfast!
Lifeable Probiotics Gummies for Gut Health
If you easily get stressed- take these at lunch time and feel chilled out. Ashwagonda is also a great choice!
OLLY Goodbye Stress Gummy - 42 Count
This has helped me fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I took this because I am a light sleeper. I take 2-3 capsules 30 minutes before bed, even if I had a drink or 2. It usually lasts me 2-3 months
SOLARAY Magnesium Glycinate 275 VegCaps
for bladder and lady parts support- 1 month supply. I usually take every other day, can last 2 months.
AZO Cranberry Supplement, Sugar Free, 100 Softgels
I have small ears and am a light sleeper so headphones did not work for me- only these. This container lasts me about 2 months.
38dB Ultra Soft Ear Plugs, 120 PCs