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Gear Recommendations
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 4:18 pm
by Benw
Chaps,
I am looking for some gear recommendations. In a previous post it was mentioned that it would be useful to turn up to CTC with a personal first aid kit and a map cover, amongst other things. What are the essentials that the first aid kit should contain (I haven't had a kit list from my AFCO yet so apologies if this stuff will be on there).
I am assuming it should have:
Adhesive Fabric Strip
Bandages (triangular as well as normal)
Tweezers
Scissors
Pain killers
Antiseptic Wipes
Dressings
Safety Pins
Wound Closure Strips
Plaster Tape
Is all this necessary or can it be cut down?
What is a good, long lasting map case?
And finally, does anyone know where to get sorbothane insoles at a good price?
Thanks in advance lads.
Ben
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 4:33 pm
by harry hackedoff
The short answer to your interesting post young Ben, is yes.
Is all this necessary or can it be cut down?
Yes it is necessary, but, yes, it can be cut down.
does anyone know where to get sorbothane insoles at a good price?
Again, the answer is yes.
Hope that helps.
Or you could just chill out mate
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 4:40 pm
by harry hackedoff
That Hackedoff is a sarcastic twat at the best of times and you`ll be meeting more of the same when you " turn up" at CTC
You won`t be needing a First-Aid kit on day one, and ditto the map case. Sorbothane insoles
are great. The Pusser ones actually do work btw. Go to any Feet R Us type of shop for them, JJB Sports are as good as any other.
Clock this, it`s full of top bollocks tips
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Oh yes can we be a bit more helpfull, guys
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 4:55 pm
by Benw
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm a schizophrenic....
Me Too.
Thanks for the advice Harry and...err Harry
.
Seriously though, I'm just trying to limit my spend on unnecessary items so I can have some beer money. Recruit wages don't go a long way
.
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 5:02 pm
by mattt_h
millets sorbathane 17 quid with forces discount 15.30
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 5:41 pm
by lew
Millets also do a mountain leader first aid pack, it's something like £20 but it has everything you will need...
lew
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 5:54 pm
by El Prez
First aid packs have to be carried, and civvy versions can be bulky. Put a few plasters in a small tin, with 6 aspirin, and swallow hard when in pain.
That'll fix most ailments.
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 5:59 pm
by harry hackedoff
20 quid best spent on beer.
Don`t waste your money Ben. There`s no way you will be expected to buy a civ first aid kit for 20 quid, for true.
Send me the twenty and I`ll tell you what`s needed
What happens when you click on the link in my previous, by the way? Does it work or do you get the 404 error message?
Answering this question doesn`t mean we`re engaged, mind
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 6:10 pm
by El Prez
Posted: Mon 22 Mar, 2004 6:56 pm
by harry hackedoff
Yes mate, but check your tonys, use search for exrm193 posts about yellow snow.
The rest of you could try this at home
Results to be posted here, please
Posted: Tue 23 Mar, 2004 11:20 am
by Artist
Low gear going down a Hill.
High gear for motorway driving.
Artist
Posted: Tue 23 Mar, 2004 11:34 am
by rabby
Posted: Tue 23 Mar, 2004 3:07 pm
by Benw
That stuff is classic - and I'm sure very useful. Thanks for the laugh.
Do you think I will dump nuts and bolts if I follow El Prez's advice.
Posted: Tue 23 Mar, 2004 11:38 pm
by AC
A German company called "Ortleib" are the dogs bollocks for map cases and other waterproof doofers.
Posted: Sun 02 May, 2004 1:33 am
by cglees
mattt_h wrote:millets sorbathane 17 quid with forces discount 15.30
free in hunter
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I wouldn't bother with sorbothane, i was given them but i really cant notice any diference.