Parcels to Afghanistan

Willowpop

Hi guys,
sorry if this is in the wrong place- it's not really money saving, but I'd really appreciate some advice.
My young nephew is about to go to Afghanistan and I'd like to send parcels to him whilst he is out there...but I don't really know what's best to send.
Are there any things that are more appreciated than others out there? His mum is sorting all of his kit out, so he has boots etc, but goody wise I'd like to send a box a week with stuff in it.
He is early 20's if that makes a difference.
I don't know anyone out there to as, so thought someone on here might know.
Thanks in advance. Willowpop x

peteuk

Hi

From experience anything is really appreciated. Just knowing that someone has spent 5 minutes of there time to send a box of goodies is so good.
Favourite foods is good, although chocolate tends to melt.
No aerosoles or alcohol.....

Magazines, books, silly gadgets, chocolate, food or pictures.

I hope that helps

Pete

GlynD

peteuk wrote: »

Hi

From experience anything is really appreciated. Just knowing that someone has spent 5 minutes of there time to send a box of goodies is so good.
Favourite foods is good, although chocolate tends to melt.
No aerosoles or alcohol.....

Magazines, books, silly gadgets, chocolate, food or pictures.

I hope that helps

Pete

There's a list here http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/irshop.aspx?section=content&page=115

I'd avoid chocolate or anything else which might melt in 50 degree heat.

Sosdon

One of my sons was out in Afghanistan , we sent him boiled sweets , local newspaper , socks ( he went through loads ) the usual Zoo , Nuts type mags , USB sticks with movies on , playing cards , and travel games , Connect 4 and the likes ....

Willowpop

Thanks so much to you 3 for taking the time to reply. You were all really helpful. I will include your ideas in the parcels that I make up for him.

oscardog

Am on a six monther in Afghanistan at the moment so rest assured, chocolate is all good at the moment as it is pretty chilly in country!! The chocolate season lasts until about march then it all becomes a bit too warm.

Sosdon

Stay safe ...

Willowpop

oscardog wrote: »

Am on a six monther in Afghanistan at the moment so rest assured, chocolate is all good at the moment as it is pretty chilly in country!! The chocolate season lasts until about march then it all becomes a bit too warm.

Ok, so I think he will be coming out to join you guys there late Feb/March, so chocolate is off the parcel menu then! Don't want a melty mush arriving! That's really helpful.

Keep yourself safe out there.

Willowpop

So far so good...
I have 3 copies of FHM for £1. I believe this will suit the discerning young gent.
I saw an afghan veteran at work and asked him...he said racy pictures and noodles were always welcome. I'm doubtful he will appreciate racy photos of his aunt, so I shall pack extra noodles!:rotfl:
Plus sweets and biscuits.
I reckon that is the 1st parcel sorted. :T

welshgirl_michelle

I was asking the exact same question when my boyfriend went to Afghan 5 months ago! He's back tomorrow for his r and r yay!!! What he wanted from me was ...

Photos (personalised photo book would put a smile on his face)
Sweets
Crisps etc
Magazines
A pack of cards was a great buy!!
Send lots of blueys & eblueys are great (arrive within few days)
Some dvds
Loads of super noodles packs
Pot noodles
Chocolate is ok to send now as i sent some for xmas and didnt melt

Hope he has a safe tour

xoEmilyxo

When my fiance went out there summer 12, what he said he wanted was cordial juice, and fruit cartens as they drink so much water he said it got boring, so he said it was a treat to receive that.

Also sent him local paper weekly, so he could keep up with weekly news and not feel so out the loop.

I wish your nephew a safe tour.