What to bring

A list of things that Baltimore doesn't know you need.

General

The items here are generally universal; they may not apply to a site or two. Please do not repost this list for individual sites.

• Flashlight -- forbidden at almost every site, although people bring them anyway
• Duct tape
• Scissors -- for cutting holes in your jeans
• Glowsticks -- for raving, learning to rave, and hitting oneself in the balls (guys only)
  • Lanyard-type objects for stringraving (Shoelaces are recommended)
• Deck of cards and Poker chips -- kind of forbidden at CAR, but nobody enforces it)
• Camera(s)
• Snacks (no peanuts at LAN!)
• Permanent marker (for t-shirt signing the last day)
• Poster(s)
  • And post-its telling people not to make out with it if it features a hot guy (such as Johnny Depp)
• iPod and speakers
  • A massive amount of batteries for any mp3 player(s)/CD player(s) you bring + chargers
    • Yes people seriously do bring your own iPod charger
• Water bottle
• Rubik's Cube
• Clothes to lend for cross-dress days
• Black Lanyard -- be careful of confiscation
• A copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- the veritable Bible
• Food and drinks
• Fishnets
• Extra batteries for your calculator
• A hairbrush and plenty of hairties
• Nail clipper

Lancaster

• Snacks cannot contain peanuts; they cannot even have been made in a factory that also processes peanuts or makes peanut products. RAs WILL confiscate contraband food.
• Bathrobe
• Extra Towels
• Halloween costume
• Umbrella -- but only if it pops out when you push the button (or if it's just awesome)
• Frisbees
• Old lanyards
• Ramen -- BEWARE: Except for the Shrimp kind, Cup Noodles have peanuts!!!
  • or Bowl Appetit or Simply Thai noodles or other instant foods
  • food is available at Turkey Hill
• Boxers for BLT
• Painkillers for emergencies
  • Don't let the staff know of their existence
• Fancier clothes, for the dances
• Clothes for Second Saturday

Carlisle

• Energy drinks -- Purchasing them from the Devil's Den may soon be prohibited.
• Sidewalk chalk
• Assorted crap for various theme-day(stuff you would normally never wear except for fun. it'll come in handy)

[including fishnets for girls (Goth Day) and clothes for the opposite sex to wear for Drag Day(clothes you dont mind getting ripped, stretched out, dirty, etc.)]

• Instant Ramen Noodles & other microwaveable foods.
• Rubix Cubes(The ones at The Devil's Den are overpriced and not as good.)

^^Be careful. If you leave it lying around outside or ANYWHERE, it can and will get stolen.

• Frisbees to throw around during break or on the weekends.
• A digital camera that has video[with sound!] to record all the stupid but fun things that happen. And to take pictures of course.
• Large beach towel for PassionFruit and just to sit on outside.
• An umbrella because when it rains, it RAINS.
• Large amounts of glow stuff for the dances. Glowsticks, bracelets, balls, etc. Especially for during "Sandstorm". Everyone gets into a huge crowded circle while a few people dance with their glow stuff. It looks really cool.
• Nail polish remover...people will love you, especially guys at the meet market on drag day!

Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)

• Masking tape/duct tape -- for flat-ironing it into your hair
• Insect Repellent
• Fans -- especially Wilmarth/McClellan, girls don't have to worry
  • 17" box fans fit PERFECTLY in any window and are highly recommended
• Extra towels/bathrobe
• Old clothes
• Hats
• Chalk Now banned. Sob.
• Extra Frisbees -- the ones they sell in the store break quickly
• Sharpies
• Energy drinks -- Red Bull, No Fear, Monster, etc.
• Catholic school girlish clothes, a.k.a. uniforms
• Boots for the massive puddles found there
• Cheez doodles and 8-oz sprite cans
• Ninja gear for Ninja/Caveman/Pirate attack days
• Lots of spending cash (in hand and on card) for vending machines in Wilmarth/McClellan and for laser tag, CVS, Borders, etc.
• CD player -- for playing CDs bought at Borders/Last Vestige during a town trip
• Glow bracelets -- for the dances

Loudonville (Siena)

• Duct tape, strong string, and clothes hangers for Fairy Princess Day
• Clothes for Naughty Catholic Schoolgirl Day
• A backpack
• SNACKS or tons of change for vending machines -- most of the machines don't accept the declining balance cards
• Fans -- Ryan Hall, the boys' hall, is cramped and has no A/C
  • Girls should also bring fans and give them to the boys, some of whom are certain to have forgotten to bring one.
• Alarm clock -- you might have to wake up early for showers.
• Long-sleeved tee and/or hoodie -- the movie theater and the classrooms are usually extremely cold
• An umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots
• Lots and lots of clothes -- there are few working laundry machines

Los Angeles (LMU)

• Bathing suits
• Bathrobe -- if you get caught in the shower during a fire drill
• Black clothing and eyeliner, for Emo Day
• Bubble solution and bubble wand -- everyone loves bubbles!
• Board shorts for Wet 'N Wild Day
• Camera -- preferably digital
• Candy
• Cards
• Clothing of many different types, mostly dressy, for themed dances -- girls
• Comfortable shoes for dances -- NO HEELS! They kill your feet.
• Drag day outfit
  • Girls: baseball cap
  • Boys: Fake hair/ hair extensions)
• Extra frisbees -- they tend to fly onto roofs or into gutters
• Fan (electric) -- Huesman or Doheny are unbearably hot; Whelan & Rosecrans are better, and Desmond is by far the best
• Flashlights -- especially if they have blue/white light, like LEDs or glowsticks
• Flip flops that don't break easily
• Food Packages
• Hats
• Instant ramen -- there's hot water in the cafeteria
• Laundry hamper/bag
• Magazines
• Peanuts (for the squirrels)
• Seasonings -- if you want your food to taste like anything
• Sidewalk chalk -- they often run out in the activity
• Some sort of casino outfit -- dress/suit
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Masking and duct tape
• Tennis racket/balls
• Tissues
• Towels: Beach towel, hand towel, full-sized shower towel
• Your lovely self!

Baltimore (JHU)

• Cards -- while waiting for classes
• Two pairs of sneakers -- in case the rain soaks through
• Hand-held Fans
• Lots of Change -- for soda machines and laundry
• Snacks -- candy and ramen
• Umbrella
• Hoodie/Sweater -- for cold classrooms
• Extra dressy clothes -- for girls, for dances
• Video Cameras
• Ghost Stories
• Packs of Drinks -- share them with your hallmates
• Personal Posters/Pictures
• Laundry basket/hamper/bag

Easton

• Clothes of every color for Swashbuckler (Colors/ teams: red, black, white, blue, orange/yellow "Reese's", green)
• At least 10 pairs of underwear in case you run short before Laundry Day
• NOT a desk lamp -- We don't even do homework in our dorms
• Random looking clothes for the dances
• Nice looking clothes for CAAsino Night & Semi Formal
• Extra Money for:
  • WaWa
  • Purple Cow
  • Pizza
  • Chinese
• Extra clothes to share for Cross Dress Day (girls make them extra girly)
• Black clothes for Goth Monday
• Polo/collared shirts for Preppy Tuesday
• Tennis racket
• Bug spray
• Girls: Lots of hair products for dances
• NOTE: There is no need to bring quarters for washing machines/ dryers. As of 2008, all washing machines/dryers were free.
• Expo Markers to write on the whiteboard on your dorm door