[Elfsea] stuff to take to Gulf War

[Lisa Duke]

I know there are a few folks who are going to Gulf War for the first time.
Can we start a thread about helpful things to take and do before we go to
such a long event?

#1 item - Be prepared to have rain.  It always rains, well not every year,
but most.  The best investment I have ever made for Gulf War is a pair of
Rubber Work Boots, about $12.00 at Wal-Mart.  I am completely miserable when
I have wet feet.  Those boots kept my feet dry.  However remember to change
you socks often.  Rubber Boots make my feet sweat and I got blisters from
that when I kept the damp socks on too long.

#2 item - Bring twice as many socks as you think you need.

#3 item - Pack all your clothes in Rubber Maid bins not the cheap imitation
ones.  Rubber Maid brand is more waterproof.

#4 item - pack an entire change of clothes and leave them in your car.  They
will be the driest ones you have in case of rain during pack up and the trip
home.


Anyone else want to add to this list?

Arabella