Navy Deployment Packing List: 20+ Essentials
Everything to pack for a Navy deployment, from a sailor who spent 22 months at sea and asked 30 more what they wished they had brought. Organized by category, with a reason for every item.
FCA2(SW) Alex Velichko
Founder, Savior Sailor · 8+ years U.S. Navy, 22+ months at sea
The Packing List, Chapter by Chapter
Comfort
Hammocks, camping chairs, coveralls and other comfort items that make months at sea easier.
Read chapter Chapter 2 · 16 itemsEntertainment
Headphones, chargers, a Kindle, games and everything else that keeps you sane on a long deployment.
Read chapter Chapter 3 · 15 itemsRack Hacks
Rack pads, sleep masks, ear plugs, rack lights and the small items that turn a Navy rack into a place you can actually sleep.
Read chapter Chapter 4 · 8 itemsHealth & Fitness
Filtered water bottles, shaker bottles, protein, pre-workout and a jump rope: the gym gear worth bringing on a Navy deployment.
Read chapter Chapter 5 · 29 itemsFood & Drinks
The snacks, drink mixes, coffee gear and mess kit worth bringing on a Navy deployment, plus why each one matters underway.
Read chapter Chapter 6 · 38 itemsHygiene
The full toiletries, grooming, shower and laundry checklist for a Navy deployment, so you do not forget anything before you leave the pier.
Read chapter Chapter 7 · 18 itemsQuick Fixes
Sea sickness meds, pain relievers, sleep aids, sunscreen and the other over-the-counter basics to bring on a Navy deployment.
Read chapter Chapter 8 · 20 itemsMiscellaneous
Bungee cords, a red headlamp, a multitool, zip ties, a sewing kit and the other small items experienced sailors never deploy without.
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Why I Wrote This List
Hello! I am so glad we have found each other. My name is Alex, but I used to go by FCA2(SW) Velichko. Over 8 years of service in the United States Navy and more than 22 months collectively at sea, I always seemed to be missing something. This is why I founded Savior Sailor and created this resource.
I personally made a list and then interviewed 30+ service members, and with some time the Savior Sailor ebook was the outcome. Here it is as a set of web pages so you can read it on your phone, share a chapter with a family member, or check things off while you shop. Whether it is your first or last time leaving home, Savior Sailor is here for you.
FCA2(SW) Alex Velichko
Founder, Savior Sailor
8+ Years U.S. Navy Service
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