1. Bags & Luggage

Do not bring more than these three items. If you pack wisely, you may only need two of the three:

• One large sport bag or larger piece of luggage (to be checked at the airport, must meet airline size and weight requirements)
• One roller/carry-on bag (must meet carry-on dimensions)
• One small backpack (personal item)

2. Sport Bag Contents

• All football gear (see next section)
• Pair of jeans (wear a second pair on the flight?)
• 2–3 T-shirts
• Socks
• Toiletries
• 1–2 long sleeve shirts
• AFW-provided apparel
• Gym shoes or casual shoes (opposite of what you wear on the plane)

3. Football Equipment

Use this checklist to ensure you have everything you need:

• Helmet (clean and decorated?)
• Mouthpiece/Chinstrap (typically 2)
• Shoulder pads (extra laces)
• Thigh pads or 5-pocket/hip pads/girdle
• Knee pads
• Practice pants?
• Cleats (extra laces)
• Multiple pairs of athletic socks
• Compression/undershirt
• QBs/WRs/RBs/DBs – deflated football*
• Empty water bottle

*Skill players: If possible, deflate a football and pack it. A hand pump will be available. QBs should bring their preferred ball.

4. Carry-On Bag

• Undergarments
• Non-athletic socks
• Khaki pants (1 pair)?
• Sleepwear
• Other clothing

5. Additional Suggested Items

• Prescription medication (in permissible containers)
• Contact lenses (keep in carry-on if replaceable)
• Toiletries: toothbrush/paste, deodorant, comb/brush, razor/shave cream
• Camera and/or phone
• Small container of laundry soap (to hand wash gear mid-tour)