20 things to take on deployment
31 items ranked
Must haves for those ready to deploy!
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1.
Pictures of home
- to get you through the day
31 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
2.
Ipod
26 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
3.
Shower Kit
23 points - added 15 years ago by clementine - 1 comment
Comments:
Women, stock up on fav shower gels and face stuff, most companies will not ship liquids/flamables to a APO
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
4.
Camera-
you will want those memories later
22 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
5.
Laptop
for obvious reasons to include games, movies, internet (if available)
20 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
6.
Pocket knife
A good leatherman or other multifunction pocket knife with screw driver.
Was always using mine. Dont put it in you carry on, thats a no no.
18 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
7.
Secured credit card-
better than cash, replaceable if lost or stolen
16 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
8.
Favorite candy bar
15 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
9.
E-book
Need to read
10 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
10.
Gloves
Even if you go somewhere hot , you might need them.
9 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
11.
Personal hard drive
Out your favorite movies, tv shows, open if that's your thing. Something to help you escape and take the edge off.
7 points - added 7 years ago by guest -
12.
Address book
7 points - added 15 years ago by clementine - 2 comments
Comments:
If the enemy is rooting through your bags at the base, you've got bigger problems.
Added 6 years ago by guest, 4 points
No. That would contain sensitive information that can be exploited by the enemy.
Added 6 years ago by guest, -8 points
13.
Bible
this country was founded on biblical principles
6 points - added 9 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
I put to you article 11 of the treaty of Tripoli. Not founded on christianity.
Added 6 years ago by guest, -4 points
They were referring keeping the state out of the church...
Added 6 years ago by guest, 0 points
No it was not actually. Even the constitution clearly seperates church from state, a secular ideal. No religous tests for public as well enshrined.
Added 7 years ago by guest, -33 points
14.
Noise cancelling headphones/earbuds
Believe me you'll need this to tune out the world!
5 points - added 7 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
I sail on a Candian Navy ship so it might be different for you guys.. I would advise against noise cancelling headphones underway as you need to be able to hear emergency alarms
Added 6 years ago by guest, -2 points
15.
Stamps-
Writing helps--you may or may not need these.
5 points - added 15 years ago by clementine - 2 comments
Comments:
Probably need to being envelopes as well
Added 7 years ago by guest, -3 points
Deployed U.S. troops can send mail for free.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 8 points
16.
Extra shower flipflops
People steal
4 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
17.
Uniforms
3 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
18.
Fold-out Chair(s)
They fold up to take almost no space and are much more comfortable than most mil issued chairs!
1 point - added 13 years ago by guest -
19.
Short timers calendar
- actually does make the time go by faster
1 point - added 15 years ago by clementine -
20.
baby powder
its hot
0 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
21.
An unlocked smart phone
For obvious reason especially for those who are worldwide deployable
-1 point - added 7 years ago by guest -
22.
Duct tape
Can use for.practically anything.especially taping for kindle or iPad to the top of your rack... your welcome
-1 point - added 7 years ago by guest -
23.
Boots
-4 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
24.
Phone Card
-4 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
25.
Sneakers
-5 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
26.
Puzzle book
-7 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
27.
Sea bag
-9 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
28.
Sterno
-9 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
29.
Comb
-11 points - added 15 years ago by clementine -
30.
Mini bottle of liquor
-19 points - added 15 years ago by clementine - 3 comments
Comments:
you can make beer out of Camel urine.....
Added 9 years ago by guest, 2 points
Yeast and Sugar. lol
Added 13 years ago by guest, -3 points
This is probably a no no as Alchohol in a deployed zone is prohibited.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 2 points
31.
Condoms
-30 points - added 15 years ago by clementine - 4 comments
Comments:
You can put your socks in them. When no liquids can go out, neither can they come in.
Added 6 years ago by guest, -1 points
Hahaha, love the "you must be air force." Condoms could be used to keep your muzzle clean and dry... if you were in Vietnam...
Added 8 years ago by guest, -4 points
You must be contractor because even AF gets none (NOT ALLOWED)
Added 9 years ago by guest, 2 points
What the hell are you going to use condoms for? You must be navy or air force
Added 14 years ago by guest, 14 points
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