Martin Savidge gets his shipping orders

As one of the news coorespondents with a Marine unit in northern Kuwait, Mr. Savidge must Be Prepared. Thankfully, the Marines were kind enough to provide him with a list.

Items in backpack
• Trousers/Shirt, one set • Field mirror, one
• Belt (as applies), one • Nail clippers, one
• Undershirts, three • Extra eyeglasses, one
• Underwear, three pairs • Gloves, one
• Socks, cushioned sole, five pairs • Sleeping bag (w/ bivy sack), one
• Long underwear, one pair • Entrenching tool (shovel), one
• Knit watch cap, one • CamelBak, one
• Towel, small, one • Funnel (for water)
• Bath sponge, one • Sleeping pad, Isopore mat
• Soap, antibacterial, one bar • Ear plugs, with case, one
• Shaving cream, one can • Extra boot laces, one
• Razor, one • Sunscreen, one
• Disposable blades, 10 • Insect repellent, one
• Baby wipes, one package • Goggles/sunglasses, one
• Hand sanitizer, one bottle • Gore-Tex jacket/trousers
• Laundry detergent bottle, one • Two-man shelters (tent)
• Waterproof bag, one • Prescription meds, 90 days
• Trash bags, two • Doxycycline, Cipro, one
• Shower shoes (aka "flip-flops") • Toilet paper, two rolls
• Sewing kit, one • Neck scarf, bandana, one
• Foot powder, one • Small day pack, one
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, one

Items to be worn
• Kevlar helmet (chin strap), one • MOPP suit (gloves in right pocket)
• Undershirt, one • NBC booties, over field boots, one
• Skivvies, one pair • M-40 Series field mask, filter
• PT shorts, one • NBC meds: Atropine and 2PamCl
• ID (left breast pocket), one set • M291 chemical decontamination kit
• Socks, cushioned sole, one pair • Armor: body, upper torso, one
• Boots (mark left w/ blood type) • Canteens w/ covers, NBC caps, two

First aid kit, one, contents:
• Bandage, adhesive, 18 • Chap stick, one
• Bandage, gauze, one • Povidine-iodine solution, one
• Bandage, muslin, one • Eye dressing, one
• Bottle, snap-on, three • Bottle, water-purification tablets
• Dressing, first aid, field, two • Wristwatch, one
• Instruction card, one • Desert floppy cover (hat), one

He then goes on to say:

Now, on top of this we will have to carry camera gear and broadcasting equipment. Which brings me to the next mention on the list.

"Only bring what you can carry. Marines are light infantry and you must be prepared to go foot-mobile, carrying all of your equipment. (Check.)