Here is a list of things to take with you when you go: -Enough clothes for 2 weeks (it can be a long time before you can wash clothes again) -Good pair of work boots (Ariat, Justin, etc.) -A pair of pliers (very useful) -Pair of non-insulated leather gloves -Long sleeve shirt/coveralls for greasing in the morning so you don't get all itchy/greasy servicing and then have to deal with it all day -Digital Camera -Gallon sized water jug -Small tool set (metric and standard wrenches, crescent, hammer) -30/40 gallon tote with a lid to use as a suitcase. Duct tape/ratchet straps to secure the lid. Tote is weather proof and will be protected from the environment when in the back of a vehicle