Thread: Is this a good kit for a Deployment to Afghanistan?

We just need a strop, I have a franz swaty that I will kick in as well.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

We just need a strop, I have a franz swaty that I will kick in as well.

I'm in for the strop!

Send me a PM and let me know your address!

Thanks again for your service!

One thing to watch out for is developing a serious case of RAD on deployment. Whether you are on a bigger FOB or a tiny FB, you will have access to the internet, even in if in a limited fashion. Couple that with boredom and tax-free pay and you will come home with a few dozen razors. I can't begin to tell you the stupid stuff I bought in AF and I wasn't even a fobbit.

The other consideration is the "moon dust", which is the ultra-fine powdered sand that is everywhere in afghanistan-- particularly in the south. It seeps into everything you own and clings like a thin film. After one of the massive sandstorms, everything you own will be covered and there is nothing you can do. It will even get into closed rucks. Bring MULTIPLE ziplock baggies and double bag your shaving gear (this is also good advice for any electronic gear you care about).

I love it when a plan comes together...just waiting on a reply, supplemental information, and address so the goodies can be sent off.

Thank you Marinedad, Devilpup, & Cudarunner.

I definitely have to second Obie's suggestion of having a DE in your kit. SR's require a little bit more time and care to use. The shave itself takes a bit longer, and then you need to add in stropping time. I'm assuming your deployment is for a year. If that's the case, you'll need a hone to keep the edge on your straight. If you're not familiar w/ honing a straight, this will cause problems and possibly render the SR unuseable. Honing one of these bad boys is not at all like honing a knife.

You may also want to consider adding a bottle of after shave balm to your kit. THis will help keep your face in good shape in that dry environment. Nivea is a good one. Not at all greasy, and very lightly scented.

As a side note, I was over there in 2003, as part of the US Coast Guard detachment assigned to Naval Coastal Warfare Group One (me on the right)

I first started using a straight on my first deployment as well. I came here and asked a few questions about what I should get and almost immediatly got a pm asking on where the razor needed to ship to, I then received a care package with razor, strop, brush and soap. People here are the best, so if you need anything else shoot mgr a pm and let me know where to send it,

I didn't worry about the time it took, if I didn't have time I just didn't shave, don't know how your unit is but I could make it almost a month without shaving while deployed. Good luck and be safe, and have fun when you can or you'll go nuts.

-dan-

don't know how your unit is but I could make it almost a month without shaving while deployed. Good luck and be safe, and have fun when you can or you'll go nuts.

I've seen a picture of my 'now' 88 year old Boy Scout Scoutmaster/Former Marine at a Sunday Services on Iwo Jima with a nice Goatee!