Parcels to Afghanistan

Willowpop

welshgirl-michelle...that is definitely on my shopping list. Thanks for the great idea. :beer:

gorgeousgeorge

Shower Gel
Deodrant ( roll on only)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothpaste.... suggest a good brand toothpaste
Toothbrush... personal items... so not always required
Mouthwash
Dental Floss
Disposable plastic razors
Shaving cream/gel/soap ( shaving brush if soap)
Ear buds
Optrex eye wash
Vaseline
Lip balm
Foot Wipes
Germolene
Foot Powder
Nail Clippers
Antiseptic talcum powder
Antiseptic creams
Pocket tissues
Wet Wipes
Skin moisurising cream/lotion
Antibacterial handwash gel ( that you dont need water for)
E45 cream
Deodorant wipes
Hard skin softening cream for feet
Spray body smellies ( pump action NOT AEROSOL)
Hair removal cream for ladies ( veet/nair)
Toilet rolls ( take out inner tube, and squash down )
Toilet wipes

Miscellaneous

Sewing kits
Pegs, string, paracord
Tuppaware/metal containers ( metal gets hot in summer tours)
but still can be useful to store items in
Collapsible beakers
Gloves ( different sizes)
Cotton socks
Cool neck ties
Flip Flops
Flannels
Laundry bags
Spray mist fans
Washing tablets/travel wash
Washing line
Airfresheners
Antibacterial insoles
Freezer/plastic sandwhicprevents blistersh bags
Nappy Sacks
Beige Boot Laces
Insect Repellant
Zinc Oxide Tape ( prevents blisters)
Rehydration powders
Glucose tablets
Headache cool patches/roll on
Inflateable camping pillows
Thermal hats, gloves, underwear
Scarves
Pillow cases ( 100% cotton preffered)
Tin opener ( if sending tins with no opener)

GAMES

playing cards
travel games
magazines
books
board games
frisbees
tennis balls
puzzle books
magnetic games
paper or Blueys, envelopes.pens

FOOD ITEMS

Pre cooked Pasta/noodle meals ( just add water)
Tins sardines/ tuna/mackerel ( good for energy and protein)
Cupasoups
Sauce sachets ( tomato, hp, mayo, salt, pepper)
Pasta
sauce sachets, dolmio, stir fry, spicy
Beef jerky
Smash
Relishes ( you can get these in squeezy bottles)
Crisps, Nuts, Mini Cheddars,Pringles, bombay mix
Dried fruit ( boxes of raisins etc)
Packet custard
Cakes, Biscuits
Jelly/ fruit pots
Cereal Snack Bars
Mini boxes of cereal
powdered milk ( in original packaging)
Coffee/ Hot chocolate sachets or jars ( NO GLASS)
powdered drink flavouring ( wahoo, tropsy)
Flavoured teabags
Porridge oats ( individual to make with water)
Capri Sun drinks/ cartons of drink
Sweets! Haribos, Boiled Sweets, Dental Chewing Gum

algerback

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Willowpop

gorgeousgeorge, thanks for that fab list.
He leaves this week so the first of my parcels will be following him out there very soon.
Thanks to everyone for their help.

bizzylizzyh

For my daughter & SIL as well as all mentioned above I found the £1 shop great for fun stuff-games-crafty stuff. One off 'projects' fill in's for them. ie plaster casts for 'door' plaques, Packs to make birthday/get well cards. Got some great 'stupid' books from there - for fun. Like said above - can be passed around if not used.Also their long life sponge cakes were popular.
Also found the small /picnic size bags of biscuits good as fill ins for the shoe boxes. Daughter request each time on tour for a small soft mat - to put beside her 'bed'!!

bizzylizzyh

Oh and the long life rice pudds/custard, just make sure you double wrap before putting in the box - sometimes they do burst in transit.