GEAR TO TAKE TO THE AREA

 

This section has been inserted by request of countless men about to leave for the war zone.  Here it is.  Make the most of it.

 

The listing that follows is not complete but it does give a good basis for packing your sea bag, though not all the gear listed is essential.  Emphasis is placed on items which will add to your safety, cleanliness, comfort, and well being.  The list follows, in the raw:

 

Necessities: 

• 12 sets underwear;

• 12 pairs each of black and white socks;
• 4 trousers (dungarees, etc);
• 6 shirts;
• 2 pairs of shoes;
• sewing kit;
• swimming trunks;
• shoestrings;
• 6 towels;
• 12 handkerchiefs;
• shaving gear and toilet articles;
• scrub brush.

 

Good to have: 

• soap box for soap, (good to keep cigarettes dry)
• hand mirror that will not rust;
• games;
• educational correspondence courses;
• sun glasses;
• small pocket compass, (with magnifying glass if possible);
• waterproof watch, (don’t ruin your good watch);
• extra watch straps;
• knife;
• flashlight;
• sneakers and moccasins;
• lighter with flints and wicks;
• band aids;

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