Tactical lights - especially with remote switches that mount on a gun's stock, like this one - are favorite items among GIs in Iraq. The ones favored - like this one - use 6 volts of common lithium batteries for maximum light output, far brighter than ordinary pocket flashlights with add-on mounts. Ideally, they - like this one - come with batteries and an integral mount that doesn't require tools for installation. Our price of $45 is less than popular catalogs list this item at. (Click photo for more information.)
FRS radios - like this FRS/GMRS radio - are the typical short-range GI communications system for noncombat use in Iraq; they have a range of a couple miles and are pocket-size - making them favorite for this role as the GI intercom of Iraq. These are the radios GIs there use for daily chores - like telling a buddy who's gone for chow to bring back some more paper towels or insect repellent. This full-featured one uses common penlight batteries and sells for $16. (Click photo for more information.)