Any help is appreciated in advance. I had asked a similar question a while back, now I have progressed and narrowed down what I need...
Ok so I'm going to Iraq in Decemberish. Unlike last time when I was pretty unprepared and we didnt have electricity, I'm guessing I'll be better off this time.
So I have a briefcase (metal) that is 16.75x13 on the outside, and the top section inside is 15.5x11x1 and the bottom is 15.5x11x1.5.
Basically this briefcase is going to be used to house my Gameboy Advance/Charger, digital camera/charger/batteries/cards, my electronic Persian-Farsi to English dictionary, my iPod/Charger, probably my cell phone, and possibly some other smaller things that are important.
So all that info provided above, I'm hoping to get some help.
I am looking to do a few things:
1) Put a foam insert inside the case. I was hoping to find two inserts, one 1.5, and one 1 inch thick, and then cut holes out for the items mentioned above, but I'm having a hard time. I am thinking about just buying a 2.36 thick piece, putting the pieces in there, and then maybe trying to find a layer of bubble wrap for the top or something...so far this is what I found: Clicky
So any help finding any more solutions to this problem would be great, if you know of any websites, etc.
2) Paint the case flat black (it's silver). I was wondering if you have ever used a specific brand or type of paint that was a lot more durable and didnt flake or chip (i dont care if it scratches or doesnt stay perfect looking so long as it doesnt show the silver through)...
3) Find a padded bookbag. A good one that would fit the exterior dimensions of the briefcase but something that would be say something small enough to use as a carry on, on a commercial airline. I know they have some padded laptop bags with pockets etc, which would be great, im hoping someone has one and can recommend etc. The cheaper the better. The padding is not necessarily a must but definately a big help. I am trying to make sure my stuff goes and comes in one piece as much as possible so multiple layers of protection from shock and sand is better. Something with a padded bottom even is pretty good. Other things will go in here as well that are kind of important but not as damagable...like:
documents (awards, copies of different things so I can get promoted to Staff Sergeant while in the sandbox), toiletry bag (with razors, electric razor, lotion, etc), things to write letters with (envelopes/stamps/paper/writing implements), etc.
Any help or knowledge especially with links online would be great! Thanks so much in advance!
Ok so I'm going to Iraq in Decemberish. Unlike last time when I was pretty unprepared and we didnt have electricity, I'm guessing I'll be better off this time.
So I have a briefcase (metal) that is 16.75x13 on the outside, and the top section inside is 15.5x11x1 and the bottom is 15.5x11x1.5.
Basically this briefcase is going to be used to house my Gameboy Advance/Charger, digital camera/charger/batteries/cards, my electronic Persian-Farsi to English dictionary, my iPod/Charger, probably my cell phone, and possibly some other smaller things that are important.
So all that info provided above, I'm hoping to get some help.
I am looking to do a few things:
1) Put a foam insert inside the case. I was hoping to find two inserts, one 1.5, and one 1 inch thick, and then cut holes out for the items mentioned above, but I'm having a hard time. I am thinking about just buying a 2.36 thick piece, putting the pieces in there, and then maybe trying to find a layer of bubble wrap for the top or something...so far this is what I found: Clicky
So any help finding any more solutions to this problem would be great, if you know of any websites, etc.
2) Paint the case flat black (it's silver). I was wondering if you have ever used a specific brand or type of paint that was a lot more durable and didnt flake or chip (i dont care if it scratches or doesnt stay perfect looking so long as it doesnt show the silver through)...
3) Find a padded bookbag. A good one that would fit the exterior dimensions of the briefcase but something that would be say something small enough to use as a carry on, on a commercial airline. I know they have some padded laptop bags with pockets etc, which would be great, im hoping someone has one and can recommend etc. The cheaper the better. The padding is not necessarily a must but definately a big help. I am trying to make sure my stuff goes and comes in one piece as much as possible so multiple layers of protection from shock and sand is better. Something with a padded bottom even is pretty good. Other things will go in here as well that are kind of important but not as damagable...like:
documents (awards, copies of different things so I can get promoted to Staff Sergeant while in the sandbox), toiletry bag (with razors, electric razor, lotion, etc), things to write letters with (envelopes/stamps/paper/writing implements), etc.
Any help or knowledge especially with links online would be great! Thanks so much in advance!
