What to buy the SF soldier for the holidays? - Page 2

CoLawman · 11-30-2005, 22:32

I'm thinking a watch (for work).
What would the QP's recommend?

**Team Sergeant** · 11-30-2005, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoLawman

I'm thinking a watch (for work).
What would the QP's recommend?

I'll recommend an entire thread..... I think you'll find that the Casio G-Shock has been a long standing SF favorite, doesn't cost much, takes one hell of a beating, keeps great time, and you will not want to slit your wrists if you end up losing it.

TS

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ht=watch+casio

CoLawman · 12-01-2005, 00:34

Thanks TS! SOLD!

blustr18b · 12-01-2005, 23:37

Still looking for ideas!!! also, I need some suggestions as to where to purchase some of these items, we are in So. Cal... like a good knife like what TS suggested, the Harsey T-2, or a combat flashlight (I don't know what that is)..my outdoor shopping has been limited to REI in the past...
The watch idea looks great! uboat 509 mentioned pouches....I'm looking for some great goodies that the 18b in the family, could use once he is deployed! Catalogs/websites would really help, too. Also, any books that anyone could recommend?

For fun ideas, I'm thinking of the Oakley MP3 sunglasses...has anyone tried them out?

Thanks for your help!
blustr18b

uboat509 · 12-01-2005, 23:40

Personally, I am looking forward to the time when I can buy a house so that I can mortage it to buy some Arcteryx gear.

SFC W

longtab · 12-02-2005, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mffjm8509

Dont we?

mp

I don't think I even have a recent picture of myself Stateside or in Iraq w/o my Oakley's on.

My Dad bought me an Emerson SOCFK-B for Christmas last year. Always a nice gift while deployed.

My wife bought me a BattleLab Low Vis (LV1 Plain) Rack from Diamondback for my birthday.

This year for Christmas I want the ESS Profile Turbofan Goggles and a set of desert tiger stripes BDUs to for a new ghulie suit!

QRQ 30 · 12-02-2005, 08:19

Lifetime membership in the Cotton Tail Club would be nice for the singles, maybe married too!!

A few guidelines I have learned:
1. Not something they need.
2. Something they really want but would never buy for themselves.
3. Not something you think you would like. One year I went overboard and bought three 10 speed bikes for my kids. That was something I wanted as a kid. Well, free style bikes were IN and 10 speeds were OUT,

**Razor** · 12-02-2005, 09:17

Smartwool henley or zip mock-t tops, lightweight windshirts, good wool socks, MP3 player, good set of noise-cancelling headphones, good multi-tool, headlamp, Photon Microlights...just stuff off the top of my head.

**Team Sergeant** · 12-02-2005, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

good set of noise-cancelling headphones

This would have been GREAT during my Desert Storm live fire. I had to share a tent, with about 8 civilians right on the edge of the runway at KFIA. You've never lived until you listened to 4000, fully loaded, F-16 sorties while trying to catch some zzzzzzz's.

12-02-2005, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor

Smartwool henley or zip mock-t tops, lightweight windshirts, good wool socks, MP3 player, good set of noise-cancelling headphones, good multi-tool, headlamp, Photon Microlights...just stuff off the top of my head.

Good list - thanks.

VelociMorte · 12-02-2005, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

This would have been GREAT during my Desert Storm live fire. I had to share a tent, with about 8 civilians right on the edge of the runway at KFIA. You've never lived until you listened to 4000, fully loaded, F-16 sorties while trying to catch some zzzzzzz's.

I feel for ya. Try sleeping a few inches under the 3-wire with a hydraulic arresting engine on each side of your berthing. Ahhh, the gradually increasing whine of the aircraft engine....the slamming of 50,000 pounds of aircraft, fuel, bombs, and missiles hitting the deck at 130 knots 24 inches from your face....the scream of the hydraulic engine bringing it all to a stop...the cable dragging across the deck as it's being retracted....just in time for the next one. Those were the days.

C0B2A · 12-02-2005, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by blustr18b

For fun ideas, I'm thinking of the Oakley MP3 sunglasses...has anyone tried them out?

Thanks for your help!
blustr18b

They are horible.. Heavey on your face and pointless. Just get an Ipod and normal pair of Oakleys

And as for the noise canceling headphones. Apple In ear headphones are great for sleeping with because of there size and they deffently cancel out any sounds. They are also inexpensive.

QRQ 30 · 12-02-2005, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by C0B2A

Just get an Ipod and normal pair of Oakleys

And as for the noise canceling headphones. Apple In ear headphones are great for sleeping with because of there size and they deffently cancel out any sounds. They are also inexpensive.

I was about to suggest like items.

Speaking from some experience, the soldier is totally immersed in the military. It is great to be able to kick off your boots, lay back and enjoy some music. I would also recommend an I-Pod or similar MP-3 player and include a loaded chip if you happen to know what the soldier's favorite music is.

BTW I believe VelociMate has a point. We were billeted just below a deck gun while going to Puerto Rico. When they fired that gun it sounded like we were inside a dumpster with people beating on it with sledges. I'm sure the Navy must have better noise protection today.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 12-02-2005, 16:02

I recommend single-barrel bourbon or single-malt scotch, depending on the preference of the recipient.

zeroalpha · 12-02-2005, 18:28

Anything with the words "Range Rover" on the front and "Supercharged" on the back, preferably in Bonatti Grey, with 20" Storm Alloys and ebony sports leather.