Money for beer and food is what I always needed. lol

If it was me I'd want a good pack like a Kifaru and a good set of boots, couldn't say what boots to get though (maybe some Danner's?)

I great field knife is a gift he can use now, tomorrow, and years from now. Clothing, boots, food, will pass in a blink of the eye, but a good knife can last several lifetimes.

Needed? what changed!

Thanks guys. I figured some upgraded gear would be good.

You know I have the knife department covered! He'll get a Izula 2 and Rat 1 from me...engraved with something. I wanted to go light/small on the fixed blade and simple with the folder. Although, after picking up the bench made 710- I'm tempted to get that...cool folder! But, I still figure he can sharpen a Rat 1 with a rock if needed...figure it's a good low maintenance folder. I already got him a good leatherman.

A high quality multitool. Victorinox seems to make the best. I can't remember the name of it, but I would go for the lighter model. "Spirit" maybe?

....oops, just read you already got him a Leatherman.

Hard to say on boots, the current issue are pretty good from what I have seen. Will he be allowed to carry a non-issue pack, especially as a PFC moving onto his MOS ? Out here (yes very different of course) a Private right out of Kapooka would get strips torn from him should he move onto IET with any gear not issued, especially if he is going to Infantry or another "pointy end" corps. These sort of things are best saved for when he is at his first posting and has been accepted/bedded in. Jack Kit (non-issue)attracts attention, when your young, new and looking to be accepted, this is NOT the attention you want.

Knives are good, especially smaller working blades as they can live and thrive out of sight, same with a multi-tool.

$$$ for beer and strippers are probably going to be the most gratefully accepted...

I'll get his parents right on that! lol!

Seriously though, I appreciate all the feedback and info! What do I know as a liberal/commie/pinko social worker?!

More about the real world than a lot of us Rich.

Probably just an ugly corner of it. I have more assaults, violence, addiction, abuse and chaos kicking around in my head than is healthy. Our active duty and vets have a different level than I know for sure.

Shot very well this week Randy BTW!

How is Patty feeling?

She's doing better. Getting that stone out of her bile duct helped.

We're gonna have to start calling you the Dead Eye Democrat!