Personal Preparation and Packing List
While you will receive an “official” packing list from your S-3 office, the following is a list provided by
Marines, for Marines of items that are nice to have on deployment. This checklist is by no means all-
inclusive, and some items may not pertain to your deployment.
Personal Preparation
Electronics and Communications
Digital or disposable camera
Store personal weapons.
Flash drive or USB memory stick
Enroll in education and courses.
Take family photos.
International converter
Other___________________________.
Phone cards
Batteries
DVD/CD/MP3 player
Toiletries
Computer and/or handheld games (i.e.
Anti-bacterial hand wipes
Gameboy)
Hand gel
Laptop computer
Foot powder
Head light with white and red light
Lip balm
Small flashlight
Deodorant or anti-perspirant
Alarm clock
Lubricant eye drops
Writing materials
Sunscreen
Nail files, scissors, clippers, tweezers
Kitchen/Food Items
Mosquito/fly/sand flea repellent
Hot pot
Band-aids
Mug with sealable top
Anti-fog treatment for sunglasses
Powdered drink packets
Hair clippers
Nutritional supplements
90-day supply of medications
Other_______________________________
Hand cream
Baby wipes (unscented)
Reminders of Home:
Baby powder (helps with heat rash)
Child’s art projects or schoolwork
Small camping mirror
Small scrapbook with mementos of home
Purchase comfort items, such as favorite
shampoo, soap, contact lenses, etc.
CD with family’s favorite songs
Clothing Items
Miscellaneous
Pack uniforms, liberty clothes, and personal
Sewing kit (zip-up kind)
items.
Mesh shower bag
Closed-toed or high-soled shower shoes
Travel pillow
Sock liners