PACKING FOR AIR FORCE BMT & TECH SCHOOL // backpack initiative // updated (2018)

[@noahsimon3657]

Just live cheaply and eat at the dfac don’t spend money in bmt on ... swords.... or shields ... don’t know why that has to be said, but save your money through all tech school. Don’t go buy TVs and cars or eat out a lot. Debt is getting bad, people get a little money and then go wild. We don’t make a whole lot so for the however long you’re in bmt + tech school save your money so you always have that to fall back on.

[@Samantharoot]

YES EXACTLY!!!!! it blows my mind how people get to tech school and buy cars after getting a nice pay check for a few months. this is such great advice, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!

[@robyn905]

Thanks for clearing up exactly what they already hand out and what’s optional to bring. All the other videos just mention a bag full of stuff will be given out to everyone. This helped so much

[@Samantharoot]

I AM SO GLAD! :)

[@Maddygirl2017]

I’ve been binge watching ALL your videos for a week so this is perfect timing! 😂 currently on a weight loss journey to stop nursing school and to enlist this fall, these videos are the best motivation girlie!

[@Samantharoot]

I am so glad!! GOOD LUCK!! :)

[@Drew1DrewBee]

Are you a sophomore going to join before you start nursing school?

[@Maddygirl2017]

drew downn I’m going into my sophomore year! So yes but I’ll still be home long enough to get a year done of clinicals and nursing school 😊

[@AnahiAislinn]

I wish I could just go nowwwww and get basic done and over with so I can just be enlisted already but weight loss can only move so fast whilst keeping it healthy 🙄 but I am always looking forward to it

[@Samantharoot]

well I am glad you are keeping it healthy!!! good luck girl!! ❤️

[@annasmith6000]

Can you do bmt story times!!

[@Samantharoot]

that would be a hilarious video

[@sirmo667]

We have the same watch how cool. I was a bit nervous about the gray color on there.

[@relaxationsounds3799]

You have helped me so much thank you I used to be super scared to go to BMT now I think I could actually do good thank you so much

[@Samantharoot]

I am so glad!! good luck :)

[@GeekSqueak2323]

You make the best videos for a females perspective on anything Air Force that I have seen!

[@Samantharoot]

I appreciate that so much, I am glad they are helpful :)

[@rigby1177]

Omg omg omg, I'm so glad you made this video. I was literally shopping for stuff today and wasnt sure! 😅😂 I leave soon, im nervous, but also excited.

[@chloeminer]

You got this!! You'll be nervous at first, but once you get used to the routine, you'll be fine.

[@chinaadoll3386]

When do you leave ?

[@Samantharoot]

good luck :)

[@BizarreKoopa]

I’m leaving June 5th for BMT and I’ll be doing Geospatial Intelligence!

[@Samantharoot]

very exciting!! good luck :)

[@saraaguilar6432]

I’m leaving June 5th too!!

[@maggieferro9692]

I leave May 29th! So nervous & excited!

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK 💕

[@ssamaraubedei9970]

Maggie Ferro girl Same!!

[@breaunadixon8961]

In my zone rn for what I should bring down the road for basic. Thank you again!❤

[@xMookie1x]

Thank u for this! It was extremelyy helpful! U think u can do another video of like “the life in tech school” what u can do during the weekends, free time, things to do? Thanks!

[@Samantharoot]

Yes!! I plan on vlogging again this weekend :)

[@ninanelson384]

I leave next week for BMT, I'm super excited and have watched this video five times haha thanks!

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK!!! :)

[@johnathanlewis6432]

vid suggestion: talking more about the guard, ive been in for almost 3 years and i feel like a lot of people are confused and don’t know about guard/reserve duties haha hope that made sense.

[@Samantharoot]

I actually have a video already that talks about some of the differences between the guard/reserves and active duty :)

[@johnathanlewis6432]

Samantha Hill cool! i’ll check that out, also keep up the great work with your vids!

[@mariahnunez8267]

THANK YOU!!!!! This video helped out SO much!

[@Samantharoot]

I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@lillysanchez3952]

I’m so happy you made this video I leave on May 15th! Love you and your videos ❤️

[@amarapope7665]

Lilly Sanchez i’m leaving may 15th too!!

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK!!! :)

[@annasmith6000]

Also your skincare routine because you have pretty skin especially since you workout and sweat

[@Samantharoot]

that is a good idea!! thank you :)

[@noodlesflores]

how much free time do you get? how often are you allowed to go to the store on base there? did you bring your phone with you, and then they just locked it up with your backpack? if you were allowed to bring your phone is that what you made your phone calls on, and did you bring your charger?

[@Samantharoot]

You don't really get a lot of free time and I think we were allowed time to go to the store about once a week! And yes definitely bring your cell phone and charger because that is what you make your phone calls on!

[@noodlesflores]

Samantha Hill how often were you allowed to make phone calls? i’ve heard your given 3, but some flights are given more? What would you say the average number of phone calls you can make in bmt are? and you’re allowed to charge your phone during phone call time??

[@derranlawston4052]

Sometimes this info is contradicting what I watch on other KZbin videos Like for example the shoes You said they’ll issue you shoes whether you have some already or not But a different person said you can choose, also the stamps, you mentioned that they’ll give them to you while another person said people were asking people for stamps because they didn’t bring any

[@levihart9899]

I’m literally going to Basic in 2 weeks. This video helped me. Thanks!!

[@Samantharoot]

Good luck :)

[@taylor.benedict]

Can you make a video on how you do your hair? Also, would you be able to explain your job and how you like it? Were there other jobs that sparked your interests or that you now find interesting?

[@Samantharoot]

I am going to be making a get ready with me next week :) I can't talk much about my job sadly but I do really enjoy it!! The other job I was interested in was med tech and I think that being a photojournalist would be very cool!!

[@annabelleonessi3966]

Thank you for this!! I’m leaving towards the end of August and even with the list the recruiter gives you, it’s still nice to know what other girls brought haha

[@Samantharoot]

good luck!! ❤️

[@annabelleonessi3966]

Samantha Hill Thank you!!

[@laurendoughten]

I have heard people say the G-Shock watch is great for basic...is there a color requirement for the watch b/c I was thinking of getting the white watch with rose gold face or the white with a charcoal face?

[@jewel_fos346]

It has to be solid black and plain, NO color sry girl.

[@craftwithkateyco1401]

Can you do a video on how to fold your sports bras in BMT?

[@haleybowen6279]

Loveee loveee loveee this video! It’s super helpful, thank you! :)

[@Samantharoot]

I am so glad it was helpful!! :)

[@amyclerk4855]

Can you do a video on how you do your hair???

[@erikd560]

Great video with great info! One question though, when you say have family bring your bag at graduation does that mean you’ll be able to store it until you leave for tech? I’d much rather do that then pay to ship it.

[@michaelott1122]

can you make a video on your teal rope experience? im a green rope and wanna see your perspective

[@maggienoble3168]

I love your videos! I leave in 2 weeks and they've been so helpful! Are there regulations for colors of the bed sheets and comforters?

[@Samantharoot]

good luck!! and no, you can have whatever color bedding you want when you get to tech school :)

[@dezcubias8727]

This video was great, very informative!! Was the actual pt difficult?

[@Samantharoot]

I am so glad!! and personally I did not find PT very difficult!

[@anam-bt9gb]

Yay! I asked for this! Thank you 💙🤙

[@glittermiss0120]

how does laundry work? I heard in another video that they just throw clean laundry in a pile and you go around picking up what’s yours ? Would items get mixed up or maybe missing lol if they wash the clothes you bring like the nike sports bras since i’m sure many girls would bring those.

[@Samantharoot]

that is how we did it! all of your clothes are marked so we know whos is whos and then you put undergarments like bras and underwear in a mesh bag that was marked!

[@chinaadoll3386]

In Shipping Soon . Can You Bring Like Hair Products In The Little Travel Size Containers ?

[@Samantharoot]

yes :) good luck!!

[@LoganTheTanker]

Hey I would like to see a possible video on the different types of jobs in the Air Force. I’m interested in the IT field or some type of Intelligence job! I was wondering if you could maybe find out and describe what jobs there are in my desired field. I’m having trouble finding info.

[@Samantharoot]

If you go to the Air Force website they have all of the jobs on there split up into categories :)

[@banks3036]

If I pack a suitcase full of stuff (clothes, laptop, etc..) will my parents be able to bring it to my graduation so I can take it to tech school? Or should I just leave everything at home? I figure I'm going to want a laptop for tech school but I also hear that they aren't allowed to bring electronics to your graduation. Should I just go to tech school with nothing except for what I came to basic with?

[@banks3036]

Just graduated. Nobody can answer this cause it depends 100% on your MTI. Good luck y'all!

[@deadlygam3r301]

Wait so you can’t go home after bmt? To get stuff to take to tech school ?

[@amyjudith4473]

Deadly Gam3r no u go straight to tech

[@amyjudith4473]

Banks did your mti let u get your suitcase?

[@mackenziemcgill7249]

congrats on 3,000 subscribers!!!🎉❤️

[@Samantharoot]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! :)

[@cvrllym]

omg yesssss!!! thank you so much !!!

[@Jjlavids]

Q: so you Can being your bag with your things, but they still issue you a backpack with things. How do you consolidate and what happens to the extras? Also: People with sensitive skin tend to have the nicest. Lol I’m going to start buying products for sensitive skin 😒 I’ve been on the struggle bus for too damn long.

[@noodlesflores]

also in tech school after your month and you’re able to leave base and stuff. how far can you go on the weekends? I live in san diego and i’ll be in texas for tech school, would i be allowed to visit home for the weekend?

[@Samantharoot]

I know for long weekends you are able to fly home but Im not exactly sure if you would be able to go that far just on a regular weekend :(

[@JustDazy2]

This is very informative, Thankyou I leave this month and this was a great video💕✨

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK :)

[@jpcromie4]

This might be a dumb question but I have an Apple Watch and was wondering if I could bring that to BMT? Or if I should just get a basic watch?

[@Samantharoot]

Nope you cannot bring it to BMT! I talked about that in the video and I would just recommend getting a regular basic watch

[@ariannarocha1150]

I ship out the 17th, Are you allow to bring clear containers of your own hair products? Some other recruits are saying they will get thrown out

[@Samantharoot]

I have also heard they will get thrown out just because it doesn't have a label so I would recommend finding travel size stuff just to be safe!

[@ariannarocha1150]

Samantha Hill thank you & congrats on graduation and getting to where you are now! 💙

[@sarahrichard1032]

Sameee

[@SoccerGirly2881]

Ik they inspect your drawer, do u advise we buy 2 razors one to use and one for display so we don't get yelled at over an inspection?

[@Samantharoot]

I just used 1 razor but i know some people has 2. it really just depends how often you shave 😂

[@phantomkimb]

I leave for basic on May 21, I was wondering if they have a designated place for legal documentations? Like my social, driver’s license, high school diploma etc or will we have those items with us

[@Samantharoot]

You will keep a lot of your documents in your drawer locked up!!

[@hannahmathews00]

So my parents won’t be able to come to my graduation... going straight to tech after I was wondering can I pack my laptop in my bag and they can lock it up? I just don’t want to be unprepared since I won’t have anyone coming to Bring me anything...

[@PollyannaValenzuelasewfatty]

How about straightening your hair? I know you won’t be able to do that during training but how about graduation weekend ??

[@Samantharoot]

honestly, I am not sure if you are allowed to have a straightener at BMT (no one in my flight did) sorry I couldn't be more helpful :(

[@PollyannaValenzuelasewfatty]

Samantha Hill it’s all good! I have curly hair ! (Just think of mufasa) lol so I was wondering if I could straighten it during graduation.

[@manreetcheema3146]

Do you keep the shoes,bag and the stuff in it when u leave

[@darrenhopewell7405]

How was the weather when you went? That's around the time I will be there too.

[@Samantharoot]

it is extremely hot so just prepare to be sweating all the time and drink lots of water, good luck!! :)

[@darrenhopewell7405]

Samantha Hill thanks a lot!! Ur videos are helpful and make me look forward to it. And you a super pretty:)

[@cristinatavares8799]

Can you do hair video? My hair is short and I cant do a bun.

[@jordannxx6623]

Cristina Tavares I’ve heard in one video if you’re hair is too short for a low bun in the back you have to slick it back

[@brooklynhaynes123]

I leave Aug 28 and this is suupppeeerr helpful❤️👏

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK!!!❤️

[@kelseysweeney791]

Can you wear grey sports bras? I bought mostly grey for when i leave and i don’t want them to get thrown away 😂 Thank you so much!

[@Samantharoot]

Yes I wore grey :)

[@amandagodfrey7977]

What about wedding rings for married people?!

[@Samantharoot]

You can wear a wedding ring :)

[@taylor.benedict]

Do you have to have you hair a certain length? Also, would you be able to show how you do your hair?

[@Samantharoot]

Nope! As long as your bun doesn't exceed the width of you head then you are good!

[@kd-dk2tt]

where do you put the items you don’t use? like the toothpaste they give

[@taylor.benedict]

If I have a special hair product that I could put into those carry on containers, would they throw it out or does it have to be in the original container itself? If that makes sense?

[@Samantharoot]

it has to be in the original container 🙁

[@sarahrichard1032]

Ship in a week this helps.

[@sweetcheekskellie]

Sarah Richard me too! April 17th

[@sarahrichard1032]

Yeah same!

[@keiaburk8798]

Me too Tuesday April 17th!! See you guys there !!

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK!!!

[@mengdizou4537]

Hello , should I bring an extra pair of running shoes ?

[@Andrea-dj6ug]

Did you go home after basic and then leave to tech school? Or how does that work

[@dakotakayleigh8214]

I didn’t know people could send you stuff like that? How did that work 🤣

[@Samantharoot]

you just gotta pack everything in big boxes!!

[@adrianweldon4218]

This might be a dumb question, but if your parents bring you a suitcase at graduation, where do you take it? Like, can you take it back to your dorm for Airmens week. I'm worried I'll get yelled at for having a suitcase lol.

[@Samantharoot]

yes you just bring it back to the dorm on that Sunday and then you bring it with you to airmens week on Monday :)

[@emanuelcombs2673]

Are you active duty or guard?

[@Samantharoot]

I am in the guard!

[@makaylaarndt7442]

For the compression shorts, is there a specific length that they have to be? I played volleyball so my compression shorts are about 3-4" would they be allowed?

[@Samantharoot]

Yes, mine were all from playing volleyball as well and they were fine :)

[@makaylaarndt7442]

Thank you!

[@TheWesleys]

Are you filming with your phone here or did you pack a camera later for Tech School?

[@Samantharoot]

I brought my camera to tech school!

[@TheWesleys]

Samantha Hill okay I’m going to pack it with my bag that my husband is bringing me. Is he allowed to bring me a bag at graduation?

[@TheWesleys]

Samantha Hill also thank you for your response :) I passed the asvab and now waiting on meps date !

[@kiayrapeterson5226]

If I was to get my mom to bring my bag to graduation for tech school, I wouldn’t get in trouble for bringing it back to my dorm would I?

[@Samantharoot]

No ma'am! That is what everyone in my flight did :)

[@jenniferc569]

Can you bring face masks? Sheet masks? Scrub Mask? Please let me know

[@lavitoria]

Is there a restriction for the size of the bag or suitcase you can pack for tech school

[@erikd560]

C1224JL I was wondering the same thing here

[@samanthamurphy3728]

As long as it is carry-on size you should be fine

[@Lukenoah18]

thank you for the make up at BMT I'm gay and I was worried if i can bring or nah thank you

[@taylor.benedict]

Do you suggest bringing a duffel bag or backpack for BMT?

[@Samantharoot]

I personally liked having a backpack just because it was easier to carry when first arriving! they issue you a backpack that you will use during your time there tho :)

[@taylor.benedict]

Samantha Hill thank you!:)

[@harperwebb3091]

What's laundry like in BMT?

[@novembera.8577]

Can you bring a luffa?

[@ambermoreau2612]

Instead of tampons what about pads

[@Samantharoot]

Bring whatever you need :)

[@kiayrapeterson5226]

For tech school did you pack a lot of “civilian” clothes or just a few outfits ?

[@Samantharoot]

I packed WAYYYYYY to many civilian clothes lol. Im the best at overpacking so honestly just bring whatever clothes you want tech school because you can have whatever!

[@sweetcheekskellie]

Can you wear makeup the Friday you graduate??

[@Samantharoot]

No just Saturday and Sunday!

[@cieralovely8307]

Do you know if their is a weight requirement?

[@Samantharoot]

Yes there is max and min weight requirements depending on your height!

[@cieralovely8307]

Okay thanks you because I’m 5’9 but I know I’m underweight for my height

[@beamgeorges3607]

ciera lovely if you’re under you’d have to gain weight. My recruiter says she likes for people to be either 5 over the minimum or 5 under the max because MEPS will disqualify you. I’m currently in the process of losing weight since my max was 160

[@cieralovely8307]

Bea G thank you

[@beamgeorges3607]

ciera lovely no problem! Good luck on your process. We might even start BMT around the same time

[@VLEO-kn8ml]

How much do they actually give you for stamps and envelopes? Like is it enough?😂😅

[@Samantharoot]

yes, I still had extra at the end!!

[@VLEO-kn8ml]

Samantha Hill ohhhh and for socks I heard that they give you some but should I take some of my own too? Ohhhh also for ziplock bags I wanted to get some but should I wait till my first BX run or will they even have any there at all? Thanks for the reply btw lol!! Your videos are AWESOME SAUCE

[@assasin1854]

Socks and Underwear have to be a certain color?

[@erikd560]

CoolsGaming can someone please answer this lol

[@samanthamurphy3728]

For both underwear and bras (socks too) you can have black or white!

[@soloboi3004]

Hey, I was wondering can you have ppl of opposite gender over in ur dorms

[@fernandanelson9422]

As far as I know in BMT no. If you even talk to the other gender in BMT you get pushed back a week. Hope this helps

[@keiaburk8798]

I leave April 17th (next week Tuesday) wish me luck !! If you have the same ship out date message me on Instagram !! @keia._

[@Samantharoot]

GOOD LUCK!!!! :)

[@graceelkins4271]

Can you bring your Bible?

[@Samantharoot]

YES!

[@graceelkins4271]

@@Samantharoot thank you!

[@pizzagood1657]

BOMB. COM!!!! Love ur videos

[@Samantharoot]

THANK YOU!!

[@marwaneidrissi4338]

Bon soir

[@TheNab89]

Im calling it now, you'll be caught sleeping with a TSgt at one of the christmas parties at your first station.

[@avirussell3499]

Why is that dorm room trashed? Where is your discipline from BMT - forgot everything you learned.

[@lillysanchez3952]

I’m so happy you made this video I leave on May 15th! Love you and your videos ❤️

[@katielast5123]

I leave May 15th as well!

[@Benster1515]

I'm also leaving May 15th!