[Steppes] stuff to take to Gulf War

[ROOK. V.]

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Great idea, Arabella:

I've seen the list on the site, but I feel there is one thing they leave out
that I always take, whether it be War or just an event:  Ziplocks!

I take regular sizes to pack things like butter and cheese in my cooler
(nothing worse than waterlogged cheese!), but also larger sizes for everything
from bread to socks to money. The Rubbermaid containers are a must, yes, and
then I use the Ziplocks to store the small stuff inside.

And it sounds silly, but we also tie something bright on our hammer
handle---ribbon, what-have-you. That way, in the middle of the night during
set-up, when you've thrown it down after putting in stakes and now need it for
something else, it's FAR easier to find in the light of a flashlight! ( ^ . ^)

Thanks for thinking of those getting ready for a first War---only three more
weeks!!!!

~Muriel
 >Reply-To: steppes at ansteorra.org
>To: ,
>Subject: [Steppes] stuff to take to Gulf War
>Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 10:19:50 -0600
>
>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
>
>
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