It must have changed, or maybe it is a det. to det. aspect.
DSs was specific. I recall it very clearly because we spent several hundred on the list, and as we unpacked the bags we check marked off the item. 6 blue pens...check. 1 sunblock SPF 29+...check. Mechanical pencils...check. Blue 1 inch 3 ring binders....check. Blue spiral notebooks...check. Sunglasses,...check. 2 pair of eyeglasses...check. etc., etc for everything from razors to toothpaste.
Than it was tees, underwear, socks, towels, etc with his last name initial and last 4 SS on each item....check.
I will say the item he was most concerned about was the camo tan tees. We purchased for him the under armor tees from the BX. We also purchased the regular tees. For him, they allowed the under armor. He still wears them to this day. He swore that it was the best investment even more than the socks because Alabama in July/August is hot and humid Moleskin and medium socks will work, sweating through your tee shirt can be more uncomfortable.
Since this thread has already gone off track. I would add two suggestions.
1. Run in the height of the heat of the day. If you live in AK or NH chances are they are not ready for the heat or humidity in Alabama. 100 degrees is not uncommon in July.
2. Break in your boots. If you buy new sneakers, break them in too!
3. Double check the orders.
~ DSs unit did not attach the orders to the outside of the manilla envelope. He had to contact them for them to send the corrected envelope. Back then orders were on the outside, and the envelope was to arrive with them sealed.
