Q: I'm going to Iraq and was wondering what I can take.
A: It will depend on your unit. Some will let you take a "tough box" full of whatever we wanted. This is a 3 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot box that can be loaded on the conex and shipped three months before you leave. Consider packing a bunch of extra TA-50 as well as 6 months worth of hygiene stuff. You may also take a PS2, a 12 inch TV, a laptop and pictures of your family.
You should be able to bring your cool guy ruck but its up to your command if they’ll let you use it. Bring everything on the packing list!