<p>We live up at 7000 ft in Utah. Got more snow and low temps than we know what to do with! Annapolis sounds like spring! :)</p>
<p>I'm from Phoenix, Arizona and I have absolutely no idea what to wear? Should I layer? Will I look like a dork in a ski jacket (the only type of warm jacket I own)? Will I be too warm in buildings in a sweater? What kind of shoes should I wear? Sorry- I have a lot of questions, and I can certainly guess on most of them, but if anybody has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Layering is very important because the cold penetrates! Ski jacket might be a little much. Sweater=good. Comfortable shoes that can maybe double as athletic shoes (to lower baggage weight) and if not tennis shoes and then separate docker kind of shoes.</p>
<p>The impression I got from the Midshipman I talked to is:</p>
<p>Leave the letter jackets and jrotc uniform (or associtated) things at home they think your cocky and kind of annoying.
Stay layed back your there to get a grasp of what its like, its okay to breathe and have fun, believe me they are having fun.</p>
<p>Ski jacket will be fine. Thursday through Saturday, highs are supposed to be 36 through 45. Last year it was about ten degrees lower. Some from warmer temperatures would have liked to have that ski jacket. I have heard letter jackets are a no no.</p>
<p>Letter jacket=no no. check.
What about a school warm up for PT? Is that also a no no?</p>
<p>My son is going this week also. Has anyone received an itinerary or packing list? I have a good idea from this discussion, but assumed they would send something in the mail.</p>
<p>Daughter brought school logo sweatshirt & sweatpants for PT. Didn't seem to have a problem.</p>
<p>My son is going this week also. His confirmation letter said "Appropriate attire for the weekend will be tasteful, comfortable casual clothes. At a minimum, you should bring an overnight kit consisting of a pillow, sheets/linens, a towel, toiletries, workout gear and swim gear." Also mentioned bringing some pocket money for souvenirs and other activities you might participate in during the visit. Regarding the sheets/linens, I've read elsewhere on this forum that a sleeping bag works well in lieu of sheets, as they are usually given cots to sleep on. Think that's what he will do.</p>
<p>Oh, also says you must bring the confirmation letter and a valid picture id in order to get on to the Yard.</p>
<p>He also got a follow up letter last week that said the venue for 21 Feb 08 has been moved from Alumni Hall to Mitscher Auditorium. Did you all get that letter also?</p>
<p>Re: sheets/linens</p>
<p>candidates sleep on folding cots - a sleeping bag would be more suitable.</p>
<p>last year my son wore the khakis that i insisted upon. he stuck out. all the other drags were wearing jeans. he knew that he looked better. he just wished that some of the other drags chose the same.</p>
<p>Of the four drags in the company I was in when I went for CVW (three guys and a girl), us three guys all had khakis on when we went to classes with out plebes. The girl wore khaki pants as well. Later in the evening when we were just hanging out in Bancroft we changed into jeans....</p>
<p>I know this is late input, but I actually was complimented by a 2/c for NOT wearing a suit or slacks or anything and NOT being all decked out in Navy gear.</p>
<p>I just wore jeans and a polo and a sweatshirt the whole time and it seemed to be the best way. Some of the mids were laughing at candidates who were all dressed up.</p>
<p>I would HIGHLY recommend NOT dressing up. Jeans and a polo would be great.</p>
<p>School gear is fine for PT or wearing around Bancroft later at night.</p>
<p>Yes, we do sleep on cots, so I would bring a sleeping bag rather than linens.</p>