[Steppes] stuff to take to Gulf War

[Glen Wilkerson]

Cyalume light sticks.

Treat all of your outer garments with a good commercial waterproofer.

Have at least one set of good commercial raingear, or at least a poncho.

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From: ROOK. V. <myrebellion at hotmail.com>
To: steppes at ansteorra.org <steppes at ansteorra.org>
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2003 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Steppes] stuff to take to Gulf War


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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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