Unlikely Preps

[WiseOwl]

As part of my new job, I have to travel 3-6 days a week. My company puts me up in hotels, ones that cost $100+ a night. I have started bringing the soaps, shampoos and coffee packs home with me for my preps. At first I felt like I should leave them but with what we pay for the room, I feel as if I can utilize these small bite-size necessities for my preps. I write a date on them and will eventually use them in my travel case for toiletries. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

[jmsneorrcom]

just got back from Myrtle beach for my daughters softball tournament - i did the same thing, policed up all the soaps and other freebies

[Bull]

I never used to because it seemed like steeling somehow. Then I started reviewing my bill. There is a specific place on it where you are charged specifically for that. So my thought is, you paid for it. You might as well bring it home and use for something. They do come in pretty handy. One little bar of soap and one little shampoo more than got me through a four day camp a few weeks ago. So I could get sweaty all day and wash the funk off, by carrying next to nothing extra.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I always keep mine and they go in the camper. If I get more they will be going in the storm shelter. The coffee/tea usually goes to the relatives.

[Tarakian]

I used to work for a hotel many years ago. I don't think they care about the toiletries and such, but leave the towels and linens and such! They will show up on your credit card.

[WiseOwl]

Oh yeah I believe I more than pay for them....I have stayed in 14 different hotels in the last 4 weeks so yeah...I have quite a lil stockpile. My friend worked at one and said they include all those toiletries at an inflated rate into your price. Also, I have grabbed a roll of TP a couple of times. I keep it in my GMHB that I keep with me at all times on the road. I should have a 3 year supply
of soap and shampoo, and coffee with packs of sugar and sweetener within the next 3 months.

[EX121]

My wife & I both pick themmup. She has some soap she got back in the '70s, or at least I tease her about that. We also re-use some of the containers.

[Sunshine]

I keep that stuff too. I don't think its bad. I also score travel size products free with coupons and free samples via mail all the time. I have a large stockpile.