1. Ranger panties
If you wear a flight suit a lot, they are money. Unless you are just that guy who doesn't rock anything. Dirty.
2. Camping chair
3. Pelican tac light.
4.
www.genuinetobacco.com ships to APO addresses. Man was not meant to dip Formalde-hagen. Often times you will see the date on the bottom of the can from 3 days ago. Really fresh.
5. The new Suunto x10 is the heat. Pricey, but what happened to the GPS on your rack that you ditched in the river? Great E and E plan.
6. Smart wool. Of anything.
7. Mechanics gloves. A few. Be careful, a lot of em aren't flash rated. Make sure yours are.
8. Merrells if you can. Solomons are nice too, so are Asolos. Combat boots are great for road marching and general use, but a trail-running/hiking shoe makes your money for you.
9. Converter plug.
10. Peltor's, Sordin's, some sort of over ear protection. I have used Peltor's for a couple years now, and no major complaints. I have used the Com-Tacs which were frustrating when you need to talk to someone and you get clipped by radio traffic because that has priority. Don't get the radio capable ones unless you really need the ability. I haven't ever used Sordin's, but apparently 3/75 has been using them for a while and some dudes from there like them better than the Peltor's. Sordin is MSA's Cadillac of ear pro, so don't get the Kia by geting the MSA. I HAVE used the MSA line and after the first mission it went straight back to supply. Garbage.
11. If you have internet access most of the time, look into going online to school such as University of Phoenix. Why waste all the down time on movies and shows? I know a lot of guys have high op tempo so I won't beat this one to death.
12. If this applies, don't be afraid to buy some of your own armor. The IOTV is cumbersome, impractical, and heavy for foot movements. The army is fielding a Eagle industries version of the Ranger Body Armor that is quick release, light weight, and better defined for the foot soldier. Pricey again, but look into similar styles if your command climate is good. Especially if you are in a Scout/Recce/Recon unit.
Dear Joey, please don't spend 500 dollars on a GPS watch. That's what your Team Leader is for.