Posted on Oct 1, 2015
What is your favorite item/gadget to take into the field?
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I am going to be spending LOTS of time in the field and I am curious what everyone's favorite gear is and why. It can be something as simple as electrical tape (one of my staples as an FDO because it's waterproof and can be peeled and re-stuck on my map board) or some interesting gadget that makes your life easier. I am about to go into the field for about a week and have found myself with a terrible cold- I just splurged and got one of these JetBoil suckers so I can have hot water for tea and for my guys to shave with:
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Toilet paper. You never know when that MRE wants out, and you really have no choice but to let it out. Either use leaves or TP. Grabbing poison ivy isn't always a wise choice for field expedient toilet paper. And no MRE paper does not work.
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SSG Warren Swan
SFC Mark Merino - TP can be a valuable tool when you want that extra cheese spread instead of peanut butter.
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just cut up boxers in worst case scenario,,, but always pack at least 1 roll in ziploc bag inside your bag... if ya take out the cardboard in the center it packs better too and get the single ply it will last the longest!
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I might be outing myself as a millennial, but having a solar charger along with an external battery pack to keep your phone charged is a must.
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Capt Mark Strobl
What. The. ****?! I have no idea what that is. But, it rates an "up" vote... I think.
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Capt Mark Strobl - It's a solar-powered USB charger. What's the brand, pros, and cons of that particular model, though?
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