Action Man explaining why each item is useful to take on adventuring missions.

That's exactly why I wear a wristwatch at all times: to monitor when the bundle of dynamite is scheduled to go off.

I am amused to learn that the primary purpose of a long telephoto camera lens for Action Man is for scenic and wildlife photography; surveillance is a secondary purpose!


In the States, a "trusty military metal water bottle" is often referred to as a "canteen." This term can be confusing, however, as "canteen" also refers to a place selling snack foods, otherwise known as a snack bar; and it is an out-of-date term for a mobile food vending truck, which are now simply called "food trucks."

To avoid confusion, "military metal water bottle" is probably a better term.

FIELD STATION 42 wrote:

That's exactly why I wear a wristwatch at all times: to monitor when the bundle of dynamite is scheduled to go off.

I am amused to learn that the primary purpose of a long telephoto camera lens for Action Man is for scenic and wildlife photography; surveillance is a secondary purpose!


In the States, a "trusty military metal water bottle" is often referred to as a "canteen." This term can be confusing, however, as "canteen" also refers to a place selling snack foods, otherwise known as a snack bar; and it is an out-of-date term for a mobile food vending truck, which are now simply called "food trucks."

To avoid confusion, "military metal water bottle" is probably a better term.

Thanks Dave, for your stamp of approval.

Cool Alex!
Good to know why ActionMan needs each item...

inntruderr61 wrote:

Cool Alex!
Good to know why ActionMan needs each item...

Thanks Jim.