Reddit reviews PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter Bundle, 16 oz (Pack of 2)

2/M here. We usually have cadets on my RoRo. Three last time I was there. If you're going in June,

i assume you're going to be on for 90 days or so. Here's a bare minimum.

#1 Most important thing for ANY Mariner- Required Documents. (License, MMD, TWIC, Etc.) You can work without clothes, but you cannot work without documents.

Clothes (Your ship will likely issue you coveralls (for port visits), safety glasses, hardhat, & gloves.)

1 pair 'going out' pants, 2 going out shirts.

3-4 pairs work pants (say, 2 jeans, one khaki, maybe some Carharrt overalls.)

6 or so work t-shirts I like these

1-2 button down work shirts.

7 pairs socks, 7 pairs underwear.

Hoodie

work jacket or coat. Mostly for going out, if you work in the ER.

1-2 pair gym clothes (if you work out)

Steel-toed shoes w/ GOOD gel sole inserts.

sneakers

Depending on when you'll be in Alaska, a good pair of themals (I like SmartWool) and thick socks

Tools, etc

1 leatherman

small (powerful) flashlight & maybe a headlamp

All necessary toiletries including a nail trimmer (and spare deodorant!)

Pocket notepad/pen (or Tally Book) for taking notes. Like This

AA Batteries. Because you always need them.

Good digital watch.

Personal

Gaming system or laptop. There will be a community TV you can use and sailors your age to play with.

eBook or iPad if you like to read. Your ship will have DVD's and paperbacks, as well.

Stamps AND Postcard stamps. Send your mom a postcard every month, she's worried about you.

You'll have lots of time to pass. Fill it up with your choice of hobby. I'd recommend the gym.

Journal, sketch book, musical instrument, art supplies if you're into that.

Decent sunglasses. Good leather gloves in case you don't like the ship-provided ones.

Elastic clips for the inevitable shitty bedsheets. Like This

Probably a new pillow. Cadets get the worst of everything. Buy them online and they'll be 'vacuum packed'.

Contigo ($20) steel coffee travel mug from Walmart. Carry coffee in your pocket all over the ship without spilling it.


Stuff I always bring (or just leave on the ship)

2 bottles of my favorite hot sauce (or whatever) for flavoring bland/shitty food

3 lbs of GOOD coffee, and a Bodum Press coffee mug No 2-hour old Sysco coffee for me.

4 TB hard drive (full). I Pirate everything when home, and fill up everyone elses when I come aboard.

PB2 Powdered Peanut butter 2 pack. Because it's awesome on oatmeal.

My Fitbit. Record is 26,000 steps / 6300 calories in one day.

iPod (some ships have 'earphone' restrictions)

Over the counter Melatonin pills (low grade sleeping pills)

I'll add more as I think of it.


Likely your ship will have a 'slop chest' or easy access to shopping. I actually use Amazon Prime and everything gets delivered to us in Baltimore. I open mine up to the crew and we all spend an average of $500 together every delivery. If there's something you think you might need, box it up for mom/dad, they can mail it to you later if you need it.

From Costco a while ago. I haven't had it recently, need to get more.

You can get it from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-Bundle/dp/B00ABKWSTA

It may seem expensive, but it goes a long way.

I used it a lot in smoothies for flavor and some extra protein. I'd imagine it would also go really well with Asian-style dishes.

Good: I love nuts... if I wasn't careful I could eat several pounds of nuts in a day. PB2 has been a lifediet saver.

I can mix it with a thick (casein) protein powder and almond milk to make a nice pudding, put it in my shakes, or just eat it straight up with some fruit on top... Just fantastic tasting to me with great macros.

If you're a peanut butter lover, look into PB2. It's a great alternative. Regular peanut butter is 200 calories per 2 tbsp, while PB2 is a mere 45 calories per 2 tbsp. I personally think the flavour is great, and I don't miss regular peanut butter AT ALL. I use the chocolate PB2 to make a peanut butter chocolate banana smoothie every morning. It is DELICIOUS.

As for other healthy 'tricks', try swapping pasta for spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is super low calorie, you can eat a TON of it. All you have to do is cut it in half, roast it up and fluff up with a fork, then mix with your favourite pasta sauce. Yum!

http://www.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-Bundle/dp/B00ABKWSTA

It's peanut powder that I really wish I'd discovered sooner. Add some truvia, Splenda, or Equal to it, and it's so delicious IMO.

powdered peanut butter is a good option

Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep that in mind. This is usually the link I buy from. It isn't Prime eligible but eh, I'm not going through that in two days and the extra shipping isn't too bad.

Basically.. peanut butter. I like it in my oatmeal more than regular peanut butter. I like peanut butter on it's own or in a PB&J (Peanut butter and jelly) sammy, but in oatmeal, I prefer the PB2
https://www.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-Bundle/dp/B00ABKWSTA

If you like peanut butter, try some powdered PB2 in your shake. It's excellent.

Amazon

I have not tried it yet, but my mother swears by pb2

I use this brand:
https://www.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-Bundle/dp/B00ABKWSTA/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487170479&sr=8-4&keywords=powdered+peanut+butter

Yes, less calories

PB2 is a pretty crappy overpriced product in itself with very little protein. Not sure what you are trying to say.

https://www.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-Bundle/dp/B00ABKWSTA?th=1