HOW TO PACK FOR SEA | WHATS IN A SAILORS SEA BAG

Need a packing list for your first time at sea? Below are some of the items I recommend in the video-
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[tykit]

Spent 2 years on the Battleship Wisconsin as a Marine. I'm now 57 and old. Looking back it was the best time of my life. Semper Fi

[bas]

Dutch flagged tanker captain here. Thats the reason why I always carry an ample amount of tylenol and advil when coming on board. Cost me a few dollar per trip and saves a lot of hassle.

[HabitualButtonPusher]

I would always recommend a good multi tool you can stick on your belt, a pair of eyeshades/eye mask and an extra pair of shoelaces for your work boots/sneakers or any other shoes with laces. They always break at the exact wrong time and you never have access to a decent replacement.

Two things I always keep on me, everyday, everywhere is a small flashlight (120 lumen ThruNite Ti2) and a Gerber Dime multi tool that fits in my jeans watch pocket. The flashlight is small enough to keep out of the way, can hold it in your mouth for two hand tasks and puts out a very good amount of light. The Gerber Dime, small knife, pliers, package opener, bottle opener and either tweezers or toothpick.

[noncched]

I'll never forget when my younger cousin took his first job working on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mex. His assignment was for 14 days on and 14 off. So he packed 14 paints, T-Shirts, underwater everything. He didn't know they had washer and dryers on the rig!

[mattscotland]

One thing I never go on the ship without is travel adaptor for plug sockets.

[anthonyroberts]

Thanks! Great to see this on Day of the Seafarer 2024. Grateful for what you and all the other seafarers do!

[nickkercheval]

I am a farmer and I LOVE your channel Joe. I can live vicariously thru you!

[missamo]

7:48 that's some magic chapstick!

[alexandermg]

Depending on the vessel you sail, bring your own laundry detergent. If the vessel has self-serve laundry, they don't always provide detergent. Pods or the dried detergent sheets are great when traveling.

[lungeP]

Your tone and narration is so calm and relaxed, whilst also keeping things interesting. It's good to have you back making content.

[jackietaylor]

I have missed your videos I am so happy you are back.

[brianbarney]

I traveled for work for 25+ years and was constantly exposed to new people and their local bugs. I found that rinsing my sinuses with NeilMed saline twice daily to be my best preventative treatment. Also keeping my flu shots and other vaccinations up to date of course. As always, I enjoyed your vlog today.

[paullandreville]

On the boat we carried a flashlight on our belt and multi-tool. A good knife in pocket. Head lamp for night stuff. Add 1 small container of sea sick pills and some ear plugs.

[allnamestakenlol]

Great pickup line. "Want to see what's in my seabag?"

[kirstyhutton]

Thank you SO much for showing me a lifestyle SO far removed from here - an old town in England, nowhere near the sea where old people play croquet and bridge - I can escape in my head ! thank you the vids are brill

[Xucaboa]

Nice packing Joe! I always bring a nice little notebook and some colored pencils. I can take notes about the ship and color code stuff that way

[Chasing]

Regarding your paperwork. It’s critical in case of injury or some dispute regarding your service or assignment. My dad spent 30 years in the army and, like you, kept every piece of paper relating to his service. It helped me put together a chronology of his service as well as helped getting my mom some VA benefits due her for his service.

[zepe]

Dude been binge watching your channel last couple days, no particular interest in seafaring but really enjoy the great story telling and videography. Top notch work.

[dennisshoffner]

I sincerely appreciate how concisely your content is written. Good writing is hard work! Well done!

[RaceBanner_]

I *_cannot believe_* you left a rug, a plant, and a bathmat off the list. Do you even watch your own material?!? :-)
Good to see you back online.