| Place | Asia: Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30514.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | High density foam |
| Maker |
Therm-a-Rest |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 2002 |
| Conflict |
East Timor, 1999-2013 Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
Foam sleeping pad : Special Air Services Regiment
Description
Closed-cell foam sleeping pad. The pad, which has one pale grey and one dark grey surface, is moulded in a series of 'ridges and valleys', helping to insulate the user from ground temperatures. The word 'RIDGEREST' is impressed in the foam at the top edge of the pad.
History / Summary
Used by an Australian Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment trooper in Afghanistan, 2002.
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