antsi said:
My brother is on his way to Iraq. He is a helicopter pilot. Anything he might not have thought of that could be useful over there? Both hi-$ and lo-$ suggestions appreciated.
A real good flashlight, plus maybe a backup (surefire and a minimag, for instance)
A real good Leatherman/Gerber
M9 magazines
Good, quality, wicking long underwear
A real good pair of sunglasses
A good pocket-folder
Magzine subscriptions if you have his unit address
IPOD or other MP3 player loaded with music, and with some little speakers
Compact digital camera
GPS
A good watch
Start thinking about care packages now. Many, many threads on care packages. Don't forget, anything he can't use he can surely distribute to others in his unit. Including but not limited to:
Baby wipes
Hygiene needs
Non perishable snacks that won't melt (sunflower seeds, jerky, hard candy, gum, etc. no pork products)
Ziploc baggies
disposable film cameras
AA and AAA batteries
Hot sauce
Good instant coffee
Paperback books
Magazines (non pornographic)
Sun-screen
Lip balm