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Yep thats the one, it might get issued to you with the initial kit. So if thats the one you want, id out wait out and see if its given to you. You can always sort yourself out down naafi later on mate.

Originally Posted by adamb

Black Permanent marker is for marking your kit


Missing Bits

Pants
National Health Card
National Insurance Card
Birth Certificate
Driving License ( If Held )
Passport
8 x Passport Photos
All GCSE Qualifications & Educational Certificates
Bank Account Details
Handkerchiefs
Toothpaste
Clothes washing powder
2 Large Towels
Face Flannel
Cotton Buds
Foot Powder/Cream
Shampoo
Conditioner
Sewing Kit
Cheap Waterproof Watch
Alarm Clock
Letter writing Kit ( Pens,Pencil,Paper,Envelopes,Stamps )
Can of Spray Starch
Small Penknife/Multi-tool ( blade no longer than 3" )
Its best to use HASP type padlocks to save you locking your key in the locker
Metre Long, Inch wide black elastic
Socks
Warm waterproof coat

Just some stuff i took of my kit list that wasnt on yours, May be slightly different as im off ITC.

i def forgot to include, shampoo, and hair conditioner on my list and cotton buds as well, this is really good, i hope people come here to check as well, before going off to basic, because even if you have the check list items, you're still bound to forget basic stuff you kn...anyways cheers... :o

Can I also recommend some things which are a good idea to either supplement what you get issued or what you won't get full stop and it saves you getting ripped off by the NAAFI:

Decent reliable torch with red or blue filter and spare batteries
Tent pegs
Min of 3 bungees
Black masking tape to tape up all the loose straps on your webbing and Bergan
Military style wash kit with built in plastic mirror (do they still insist on shaving in the field using shaving stick and brush? If not get a cheap elecric razor, nothing worse than trying to shave in the field).
A decent razor. Do not get cheap shi'ite disposal razors guys as you will be shaving at least once a day and you hack your faces and throats to pieces with disposables.
E45 or Nivea moisturiser. Again, you will look like alepar from shaving everyday. Squares your skin away making you even more attractive to the female Sigs girls.
Decent set of flip flops (I still have mine 11 years down the line. yes they look fcuking minging but they have sentimental value as they have been everywhere with me.
2 decent towels.
Needles
Black & green cotton
Nailbrush
Not so sure about the washing powder. At Bassingbourne we paid a set amount each week and had our our laundry done for us.

Mark every bit of military kit you get issued as either some barsteward will either try and nick it or you will get gripped by your instructors for not having it marked.
Don't lend anybody your phone or money.

Good luck to you all. It can be hard at times but just griz through.

If your buying padlocks then it might be easier to buy a 'keyed alike' set of them. With multiple padlocks, only having to use one key to open all the locks could save you some hassle in phase 1.

Zinc oxide tape. That's the only sensible one that hasn't been mentioned yet.

After a week in Basic you'll know why.

Apart from that, an Ocelot, Womble bin cover, three litres of vodka and a Skoda Favorit.

OMG, there are some things being mentioned here that i think will be of very good use, like the tapes, and that, thanks guys, this really does help alot and i think when i get to basic, alot of people might think i might have been over prepared, cos i am hoping to have every single thing to the last possible detail and no forgetting nothing...thanks again.

Originally Posted by plant_life

Can I also recommend some things which are a good idea to either supplement what you get issued or what you won't get full stop and it saves you getting ripped off by the NAAFI:

Decent reliable torch with red or blue filter and spare batteries
Tent pegs
Min of 3 bungees
Black masking tape to tape up all the loose straps on your webbing and Bergan
Military style wash kit with built in plastic mirror (do they still insist on shaving in the field using shaving stick and brush? If not get a cheap elecric razor, nothing worse than trying to shave in the field).
A decent razor. Do not get cheap shi'ite disposal razors guys as you will be shaving at least once a day and you hack your faces and throats to pieces with disposables.
E45 or Nivea moisturiser. Again, you will look like alepar from shaving everyday. Squares your skin away making you even more attractive to the female Sigs girls.
Decent set of flip flops (I still have mine 11 years down the line. yes they look fcuking minging but they have sentimental value as they have been everywhere with me.
2 decent towels.
Needles
Black & green cotton
Nailbrush
Not so sure about the washing powder. At Bassingbourne we paid a set amount each week and had our our laundry done for us.

Mark every bit of military kit you get issued as either some barsteward will either try and nick it or you will get gripped by your instructors for not having it marked.
Don't lend anybody your phone or money.

Good luck to you all. It can be hard at times but just griz through.

i dont wanna be a total clueless idiot, but i'm not sure what bungees are and where i could get some from, i was wondering if you could help me out please.

Jane,

Bungees are long pieces of elastic rope with wire hooks at each end. Typical length is 12-36 inches. Get 6 in the longer lengths. Any military supply store will have them. MAKE SURE THEY ARE GREEN/BLACK!!!

They're used for all manner of things, but most especially in basic for making "bashas".

OK, enough wah material from this callsign.

Best of luck!