Backpack/Fanny Pack

llchart · Post by **llchart** » Tue May 20, 2008 9:19 am

I saw a lot of posts about bringing a backpack... Would a fanny pack work just as well? Would it be big enough?

Thanks!

SpaceCanada · Post by **SpaceCanada** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:53 am

I usually bring a shoulder bag - like a miniature backpack. I hate waistpacks, but that's just me. Whilst travelling I sometimes bring my camelback (it has a mini backpack) because of the nice built-in 2L water reservoir but it's a pain to bring in airports now with the liquid restrictions.

Basically, you need something that will be able to hold the following:

- camera
- small water bottle (especially in summer)
- small notepad and pen/pencil
- wallet
- duct tape (you know, just in case)
- small sunscreen (especially in summer)
- hand sanitiser (optional, but useful at times)
- mobile phone (if you bring one and don't lock it in your locker)

And, if you're really one of those 'be prepared for everything' types, you can carry a sweater for the chilly AC rooms (they're not cold to me, but I'm Canadian), a mini umbrella (not necessary), a multi-tool (only if you're an adult), scissors, bandaids, deck of cards, snacks, etc.

pilotgirl21 · Post by **pilotgirl21** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:23 pm

I would recommend a backpack because you are going to be carrying quite a bit around with you. A camera itself would end up taking up taking a lot of room out of your fanny pack. We also got little notebook things that we had to carry around with us-I don't know if they still give them out, but they are bigger than a fanny pack, so you would have to carry it in your hands. Don't forget to bring a couple of pens with you too!

Boomerang · Post by **Boomerang** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:15 pm

As far as the notebooks they are quite a bit thinner now and a camp or academy or Aviation challenge might fit folded in half in a fanny pack but i doubt it amnd an advanced academy one would not because its larger in its dimensions though still thin compared to what they use to be.

Mercergl · Post by **Mercergl** » Tue May 20, 2008 5:39 pm

Anything that will carry a roll of duct tape! that probably would work just fine and its good to be able to carry things around. I always bring a backpack that doubles as my carry-on bag when I fly down.

gt0163c · Post by **gt0163c** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:14 am

I agree with the backpack idea. I always take one and it's usually pretty full (water, camera, log book, etc). Also, it's sometimes helpful to be able to carry your flight suit around. Depending on the schedule, there may be days when you need to wear it at times but don't want to wear it the entire day and you don't always have time to go back to the hab.

street · Post by **street** » Thu May 22, 2008 9:21 am

I recommend a small backpack, as opposed to a waist pack (don't call it a 'fanny' pack around a Brit or Australian unless you want either major blushing or snickering). As others have pointed out, the waist pack is really too small to carry the things you want to carry. The counselors are issued the 'string' backpacks (basically a drawstring bag with strings long enough to form shoulder straps). That's about the right size. You can carry your logbook (even AA size), your camera, a sweater/jacket for cool rooms), and any personal items.

Regarding carrying your cell phone...youth trainees are not allowed to use cell phones, IPODs, MP3s, etc. during the time you are with your team. As a matter of fact, it is highly discouraged that you bring them at all. These things get lost every week. The Space Camp lost and found currently has almost 100 cell phones, five IPOD/MP3s, three digital cameras and two PSPs that have never been claimed. If you bring your phone, LOCK IT IN YOUR LOCKER during the day! Even adults loose these things, trust me. If you must have your music at night (warning, if you are a kid and are seen 'plugged in' during the day, it might be confiscated), LOCK IT IN YOUR LOCKER during the day. These things have been known to grow legs.

SpaceCanada · Post by **SpaceCanada** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:05 am

street wrote:Regarding carrying your cell phone...youth trainees are not allowed to use cell phones, IPODs, MP3s, etc. during the time you are with your team. As a matter of fact, it is highly discouraged that you bring them at all. These things get lost every week. The Space Camp lost and found currently has almost 100 cell phones, five IPOD/MP3s, three digital cameras and two PSPs that have never been claimed.

Yes, of course!

it always astonishes me at hoe things don't get claimed from lsot and found, especially pricey things like phones and iPods. I could use an iPod... maybe I should claim I lost one. Ha!

Boomerang · Post by **Boomerang** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:44 pm

Having worked last summer in Camper Services where th lost and found is located its amazing what turns up in there. And though a bit of topic if you order a prepaid package which atleast last year came with a bag to put everything in at the very least put your name somewhere in that bag. Because guess what they all look the same and it is amazing how many of them get lost every week and cant be identified. The lost items put in camper services are kept for i believe its about a month sometimes a bit moreafter that things are cleaned out and donated to charity. Otherwise there would be no room in that office. So also if you lose something and dont realise it till you get home contact camper services it may still be there.

bnaivar · Post by **bnaivar** » Fri May 23, 2008 10:24 am

SpaceCanada wrote:
street wrote:Regarding carrying your cell phone...youth trainees are not allowed to use cell phones, IPODs, MP3s, etc. during the time you are with your team. As a matter of fact, it is highly discouraged that you bring them at all. These things get lost every week. The Space Camp lost and found currently has almost 100 cell phones, five IPOD/MP3s, three digital cameras and two PSPs that have never been claimed.
Yes, of course!

it always astonishes me at hoe things don't get claimed from lsot and found, especially pricey things like phones and iPods. I could use an iPod... maybe I should claim I lost one. Ha!

You know why those things are never claimed don't you?

It's because their parents told them not to take them to camp and they did anyway. Admitting that they lost them there would get them in more trouble than saying they lost them at home