What do I need to bring to basic training?

We were told to bring a small suitcase, two changes of clothes, toiletries, shoes (running) and a Bible (optional). Underwear, socks, uniforms, pt gear. Boots and shoes will be issued no more than two days of getting there.

Small hygiene kit, shower shoes, 1 change of clothes.

You know they all say the same shit, but when i went to basic, we went 4 days before getting our uniforms. Only take your cell phone and wall charger, also if you dont know them by heart, take a list of addresses and phone numbers of people important to you (mom, dad, brother, sister, and maybe a friend or two.) Also a pre-paid calling card of at least 500 minutes(if they still exist). The MEPS station will give you a food voucher for the airport but its only like $16. So make sure you have actual cash on you as well. Nothing over $50, but have at least $20 on ya. Make sure your shoes are comfortable. You will be doing alot of walking before you get your uniform. As far as your bag is concerned, a normal book bag will be fine, just dont pack it full. When you leave basic, you will be given everything you should need but just in case you need extra room you have it. Depending on where your basic is, dress for the weather your gonna be in. (I was in texas in april so shorts and tshirts) and a cheap clear poncho. ( .97 cents at walmart)

You will get issued a uniform and fatigues within the first couple of days. Don’t bring a lot of civilian clothing during basic as you will be to busy playing soldier

You need to bring very little civilian gear, after that first day you'll be. In uniform.
The most important thing that you can and should bring is a positive mental attitude.

Yup, yup. Less is best. You will find down time occasionally, I used to draw chess pieces and a board...but your schedule will be FULL. If you wear contacts you might even opt for the BC's because of the time you will save in the morning.
Oh, yeah...bring your appetite.

When I went to boot camp in 1990, it did not matter one bit what I took to boot camp. By the time I left the first room in the receiving process, I had only the clothes on my back. Everything else was in a bag that I would not see again until graduation. By the time time I left the second room, all I had on was PT gear that they had issued me, and the only item that I had left that I started with was my go-fasters (running shoes).

What is all this lust of crap to take with you? Again, old Marine here, not used to the luxuries of Army life! All we took was the clothes on our backs, the shoes on our feet. No rings (unless married) a cheap Timex, and we were discouraged from any necklaces except religious (Star Of David or Crucifix).
Bring your addresses on a single sheet of paper folded in your pocket! Phones were in a booth outside the squad bays or on theDrill Instructors desk. We bought those funky Red running shoes with gold racing stripes or we could keep the ones we wore to Boot Camp. Mostly we ran in “Boots and Utes”!

I was told to take nothing to Parris Island. Anything I needed would be provided, and if it wasn't provided, I didn't need it.

Nothing really, if you need it they will issue it.