Originally Posted by
Tartan
I imagine carring gear is regulated. Their packs are so heavy that anything extra is left out. I would make a colourful quilt for a spot of colour in her tent.
Tartan is right. I've had numerous family and friends who have fought abroad. They would keep a quilt in the barracks/base camp. They get these flimsy but warm-enough solar blankets that fold small enough to fit in your pocket for the field & weigh about as much as a postcard.
If you like the look of camo, go for it. Just keep in mind that they are surrounded by sand, dust, dirt & dull colors not just during work hours, but during most of their free time as well (when soldiers could enjoy a quilt). You might consider a bright, patriotic Red, White & Blue quilt as an alternative. I had a Navy friend who received one of those with giant USA letters appliqued on it while he was on active duty. He really loved it. Another friend got a "Navy" quilt that just had a giant US Naval Forces logo in the center with simple piecing around the borders. He's a teacher now & proudly hung it at the entrance to the school. If you're going to use camo print, maybe put that on the back & use something a bit brighter on the front. Just a suggestion.
