Disclaimer: these are the bare essentials I carry on a daily basis. The supplies are therefore more tailored to issues I have come up against before and can manage on my own with the understanding that if something came up that I couldn't manage I'd be close enough to others to get help/ additional supplies.
1. Skin closure strips
2. Various plasters
3. Iodine wipes
4. Gauze bandage
5. Blister stick
6. Medications
7. Small scissors
8. Tweezers
9. Tick remover
10. Pocket knife
11. Torch
Again, basic basics but I'm always open to suggestions!
Choosing from the list provided by @rapports-de-combat in this post, Murat would pack these items:
Rations for one meal
Water filled waterskin
Change of clothes
Lantern & oil
Pistol and smallsword
However, there are other little treasures from the Lost & Found vault he keeps in his domain. Lost and discarded things from the living world make their way into his domain all the time. Keys, wedding rings, umbrellas, clothes, and wallets and passports end up in his domain. And socks, lots of mismatched socks missing their mate.
Not all of them potentially have use. What good is a smartphone to him, when electricity doesn't work in his domain? No, these are simple things, things that do not require batteries or electricity, or complicated parts to work.
So, in addition to the above things, there are:
A travel-size sewing kit - self-explanatory, if you're Murat.
A blackjack - the smallsword and pistol are preferred, but not necessarily practical, especially if you're in a cramped space. A blackjack is a close-quarters weapon of the last resort.
A folding penknife - the sewing kit scissors won't do in every instance, but neither will a dagger.
Valuables - A small pouch of loose gemstones fallen out of their settings and lost by their original owners and now in Murat's possession. Diamonds, emeralds, sapphire, opals. Some gold and silver jewelry that he came by the same way. A few gold coins left behind by a helpful Roman centurion centuries ago, and maybe even a few coins bearing the profile of the King of Naples himself. These things might come in handy if they need to trade for goods.
A small camp mirror and a small bar of soap - Again self-explanatory, if you're Murat.
One of those really nice travel coffee mugs that keeps drinks cold/hot with a lid and a rubberized bottom - Now this is an indulgence, and Murat would admit as such. A lot of inventions from the times long after he died can leave him baffled, but this is one he can get behind.
A pack of playing cards - at the very least, he can keep himself and others entertained. And if he needs to gamble out of necessity, he's got the tools at hand.
A folding umbrella, but in a completely impractical color. What's the problem with fuchsia? He likes it!
Sunglasses - This may seem like an odd choice, but Murat remembers the road to Moscow, when the dust was thick and choking. Men would cut makeshift goggles and fashion protective eyewear for themselves out of stained glass windows looted from churches. He remembers the endless, killing glare of the sun on Egyptian dunes. Murat remembers all this and he snags a pair of wrap-around sport sunglasses for himself. Even if he doesn't end up needing it for practical reasons, he can look nice. There's plenty of pairs, however, and he ends up packing one for each man in the party.
Finding a pair for Davout is a bit of a challenge though. Murat personally doesn't care, but it also wouldn't do to have the Iron Marshal out of action. The man can't see without his spectacles and finding sunglasses that fit over them isn't easy. Among his piles of knickknacks and lost treasures, Murat finds ski goggles for Davout with a baby pink mirror finish.
When it comes to choosing a wardrobe, Murat not the most practical dresser. He never has been. Who needs to be when one needs to look good? He digs around in his Lost & Found vault, and settles for flared, pinstripe pants, a green and red floral shirt in a pattern he's been told is called "Hawaiian," a wide belt with a sliver and turquoise buckle, and a couple of layered beaded statement necklaces. Knee high leather boots, good for walking and riding. This is all topped off with a white cowboy hat and a leopard print coat. And feathers. Can't forget the feathers.
He is, as an outside observer might comment, a vision in psychedelic boho acid punk. Because he is Murat, and he will not go into battle dressed as a plain peasant. Nope, that just won't do.
In class, we discussed what kit a photojournalist should have in their bag at all times as well as some key additional items to have close by.
I’ve written up a checklist to ensure I never forget anything. Missing from the list I’ve created is a driving licenseas it doesn’t count as a piece of kit but it is the key item a photojournalist should carry. Jobs and news stories can come up at any…
Beginners Guide to getting walking without spending a ton on kit or travel #startwhereyouare #getoutside #walking
I know how easy it is to want to be a pro at everything the moment you start out, but unfortunately we all have to start at the beginning. So with that in mind, I decided to create a Beginners Guide to getting walking. Before we start; No, you don’t have to buy expensive kit. No, you don’t have to travel miles and miles. No, you don’t need to read every piece of information before getting out…
So the obligatory trip to Ikea marked essentially the start of my physical preparations for uni (the trip was fun -the game ‘Every time you spot a fresher yell ‘Durham’’ was popular among the fam) and given it took me ages to find a complete guide of what to pack, I thought I should try make it a little easier for everyone else.
St Mary’s is a catered college so this will suit people in a similar situation and hence the Kitchen section is a bit sparse. My room is not ensuite and there are cleaners which come and clean my room (WOOO) so this list also lacks cleaning stuff in general.
*** Disclaimer: this is going to be a crazy long post but read it for the Watch ***
And thus presents:
Lizzy’s Fantastic Freshers’ Furnishing File
I am also a sucker for really really shitty alliteration sorry!
Documents
Passport, Photocopy of passport (electronic and paper) and spare passport photos (really useful for discount cards you might apply for)
Provisional/ Driver’s Licence
Medical Documents (proof of immunizations/ prescriptions ect.) + NHS Number + EHIC
Chequebook- lots of societies get you to pay joining fees by cheque
Tuition fees/ Student finance letter
Bank details
National insurance number
CV (electronic and hard copy) + references
Exam results (Optional- I like having all documents with me regardless of whether I will need them or not)
A file to keep all these important documents in
School stuff
Notepads/ lined file paper
Plain paper (possibly in different sizes depending on how you revise)
Trash can (one that can double up as a chunder bucket)
Mirror
Hot water bottle
Storage boxes
Torch
Books
Big bag to carry laundry in (i.e those big blue Ikea bags)
Kitchen
Cookbook/ book of microwave meals
Knife, fork, normal spoon, tea spoon and maybe a dessert/ larger spoon
1 large plate, 1 small plate, 1 bowl
1 sharp knife
2 chopping boards
2 mugs (I can’t choose between my two fave mugs so they are both coming along)
1 regular glass, 4 shot glasses
Microwave safe tupperware (buy lots in different sizes)
Microwave safe dish (only if you don’t have microwave safe tupperware)
Large kitchen scissors
Tea towel & hand towel
Washing up liquid+ sponge + scourer
Sandwich bags
Sandwich bag clips
A plastic water bottle
Bottle opener + corkscrew
Food! (I am only bringing things like cereal, busicuits and sugar given my college is catered but I will update on the food situation once I get there :) )
Drink (Alcohol. I will probably bring a bottle of vod and buy more up there because it is cheaper. Might be an idea to buy something to mix it with but who knows! Oh also tea, coffee, hot chocolate, ovaltine, and oj )
Bathroom
2 normal towels, I swim towel, 1 flannel
Flip flops (bazooka that verruca)
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash (you will want this, trust)
Face wash (if you have skin which looks like you have been working in a chippie all day like moi)
Lip balm ( wink wink, but also cos it is cold up in the North)
Hand cream (again it cold)
E 45 cream and bio oil (Look after your skin it covers all your insides)
Shampoo, Conditioner and Shower gel
Shaving cream and razor/ hair removal cream/ whatever similar item
Hairbrush, hair bands, hair slides/ clips and a hairdryer
Some form of contraception (you will get chlamydia and die otherwise)
Makeup + makeup remover
Nail kit + varnish
Deodorant (pls compsci people don’t fulfill the stereotype please)
Suncream??? lol as if in England
Tissues + Emergency Toilet paper
First aid kit (yep you need one now you big fancy adult)
Ibuprofen/ paracetamol/ aspirin/ some form of painkiller
Plasters/ bandages and cotton pads
Throat lozenges + nasal spray (for freshers flu)
Antiseptic cream
Tweezers
Dioralyte (this is a re-hydration sachet and if drunk when you get back after a heavy night out, your hangover will disappear like magic)
Electricals
Laptop + charger+ bag (or PC )
USB Stick and Hard drive
Phone + charger
Earphones
Camera + charger
I pod + charger
Portable charger
Raspberry pi + keyboard + Mouse + monitior (if I can find a cheap monitor)
Xbox 360? (depends on the monitor)
Alarm clock
Misc.
Sheet music
Handbag
Purse
Keys
Cake (to make friends)
Knitting
Boot polish
Deck of cards + 1 or 2 board games
Sunglasses
Jewelry
Clothes
Jeans, shorts, skirts
T-shirts, Long tops, blouses, vest tops
Thermals
Hoodies, thick flannel, Thick jumpers, cardigans
Underwear + socks
Dresses (formal & clubbing/going out)
Prom dress
Hat + scarf + gloves
Raincoat, thick winter coat, lighter coat for going out
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