What to send to Afghanistan?

D1zzy

I want to send a parcel/packet to a guy in his 20s who's just gone out to Afghanistan. Can anyone give me an idea of the things that are most needed or would be most appreciated. I might as well fill up the 2Kg packet - so any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks

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stephenni1971

Jelly sweets, pot noodles, biscuits, magazines, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, baby wipes, chewing gum, Tabasco/Worcester Sauce

skylight

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1088805&highlight=afghanistan

There are lots of suggestions on here.
My Bro liked Spam and HP sauce.

glitter_sunflowergold

(if you get shoe box so handy for sending to afgan)
found this hope this of use

Toiletries –Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Roll on Deodorant, Razors, Shaving Gel, Talcum Powder, Foot Powder, Cotton Buds, Wet/Moist Wipes, Tissues, Lip Salve
Savoury Snacks – Pringles, Crisps, Nuts, Pork Scratchings, Beef Jerky, Savoury Rice, Noodles, Oatcakes, Crackers, Stock Cubes, Packet Soups
Sweet Snacks - Fruit/Cereal Bars, Fruit Flakes, Dried Fruit, Shortbread, Small Cakes, Biscuits, Small Tins Fruit, Packets Custard, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk
Confectionery - Travel sweets, Toffee, Fudge, Mars Bars, etc, Chocolate Raisins/Peanuts, Energy Sweets, Love Hearts, etc, Fruit Pastilles, etc, Lollipops, Mints, Chewing Gum
Clothing - Socks, T Shirts, Underwear
Recreation - Paperback Books, Magazines, Puzzle Books, Sport Programmes, Playing Cards, Travel Games. Jigsaws, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Paints, Sketch Books, Batteries
Pharmacy – Imodium, Rennie, Paracetamol, Plasters, Insect Repellent, Sun Screen

D1zzy

Thanks to everyone - got my parcel off this aft. Actually 2 'cos i got too much stuff to go in 1. I found a shoe box and filed it 1.974K (phew).

scuzz

This charity might be able to help you www.thanktheforces.co.uk

cuddlymarm

Hi

Can anyone tell me if there is a size limit to the boxes? I know it is 2 kg but I can't find a size limit

Thanks
Cuddles

D1zzy

There is - if you add up all the dimensions (H + W+D) they must not exceed 90cm. I think there may be minimums as well but can't remember.

gt568

!!!!!!, !!!!!! and more !!!!!!:rotfl:

Lilmiss_2

a mens or ladies shoebox is about the right size. Most shoe shops will give you spares if you tell them why you need it!

Best things to send....
FOODS-
NO CHOC!!! It melts
NO FRESH FRUIT
NO HOMEMADE GOODIES

Sweets ( esp haribos and multipacks of tiny packets they can give to the kids)- not things like chewits as they melt!
Chewing gum
Tic tacs
mentos
instant noodles
savoury rice
pasta in sauce
small tins of tuna/ meat ( they get lots of spam and beans so try and avoid these)
plastic tubs of fruit in jelly/syrup/juice or small tins
tubs of jelly, ready prepared
nuts
biscuits(not choc)
crisps
pringles
beef jerky
pork scratchings
tubs of custard
packet soups/cuppa soups
hot choc sachets
coffee sachets
sweeteners
museli bars
mattesons smoked pork sausage
pepperamis
Bombay mix
small cans or cartons of pop or juice
cakes ( not home made, must be sealed in packaging)
tortilla chips
salsa
popcorn


TOILETRIES + Medicines
roll on deodorant ( no aerosols allowed- they explode in the heat)
disposable razors
soap
small shower gels/shampoos ( sachets esp)
hand sanitiser
insect repellent/bite relief
Paracetamol
Diahorrea tabs
sun cream ( they do get it issued but some people like particular brands)
baby wipes (esp small packets)
foot powder
odour eaters
talc
moisturiser

Clothing
T shirts
pants
socks

Things to do

puzzle books
top trumps
magazines ( Not !!!!!!, these will get confiscated but nuts, FHM, loaded etc are all fine)
Books- never enough books around esp at FOB's
playing cards
travel games
DS/PSP games if they have the consoles with them ( same for ps2 etc- check first)
DVD's
silly items, water pistols, water bombs, whoopee cushions etc

dont forget to weigh your parcel on the kitchen scales, if its over they will charge you to send the whole weight of the parcel! if its over £8 in value it might be better to get it sent special delivery because then its insured

Wrap it securely with parcel tape , sealed etc make sure you full in the customsb declaration and you will need the service number, rank, name and full address to qualify for free post. Its not possible to send a parcel "To a soldier" because they wont accept it

however
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/
do an amazing job organising parcels to send to serving personel in remote areas and are always looking for donations and parcels. If anyone is interested in sending parcels to personel serving abroad get in touch with them and theyve gratefully accept your parcel and send it on to a deserving soldier, sailor or airman ( or woman) or medic etc

Stanai

Send him his return ticket back to England, seen as though they're just wrapping it up out there and it is officially over in 12 months time.

I live next to RAF Lakenheath US air base with RAF mildenhall US air base close by aswell.