Gear
The stuff that survives thirteen weeks
Short lists, picked for durability and for fitting in two bags. Nothing here is on the list because a brand asked.
Bags
Two-bag rule: one rolls, one carries.
Hard-shell carry-on
Spinner wheels, TSA lock, sized for regional jets as well as mainline.
View on AmazonCompression cubes
One cube per category. Turns unpacking into moving four blocks into a drawer.
View on AmazonWipeable work tote
Structured, laptop sleeve, a bottom that can be wiped down after a shift.
View on AmazonOn shift
Twelve hours, three days a week, thirteen weeks.
Twelve-hour shoes
Wipeable upper, real arch support, no laces to retie with gloves on.
View on AmazonCompression socks
15–20 mmHg, six pairs, one wash cycle. The cheapest upgrade on this page.
View on AmazonBadge & pocket kit
Retractable reel, trauma shears, penlight, pens that don't leak in the wash.
View on AmazonStethoscope & case
Engraved, cased, and never left on a counter. Replacement tips included.
View on AmazonFurnished-rental fixes
For the apartment that came with one pan and no lamp.
Portable blackout curtain
Suction cups, no drill, packs flat. Day sleep becomes possible.
View on AmazonThirteen-week kitchen box
One good knife, a small pot, a spatula, and a real coffee setup.
View on AmazonSmall air purifier
Doubles as white noise. Worth it in a rental that smells like the last tenant.
View on AmazonLaundry & scrub care
Sheet detergent, a mesh bag, and a wrinkle spray that beats an iron.
View on AmazonRest & recovery
The half of the job nobody puts in the contract.
Contoured sleep mask
Eye cups so you can blink, a strap that stays put through a full rotation.
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The two-bag packing list
One page, printable, organized by bag. Check it the night before and stop repacking at 5am.