My pal and I are taking some long-awaited furlough from UN peacekeeping operations. We are going to explore the wilds with another friend, and I am making a list of all the things we will need. So far, I have the following:

Mug, salt, a kayak, a vest, inkpot, pal, tent, ammo, Occasional Recuperational Break Regulations, ale, rifle, balm, a ham….

Just two questions:
What item (excluding essential liquids) will appear twice in the list, once completed?
What is the name of our very lovely female companion?

You have all the information you need to answer both questions.

(In reply to re(2): a solution by Dej Mar)

That's it, Dej, brilliant!

I'm pleased you solved it as I devised it specifically in response to your request for more word-based puzzles.

Posted by broll on 2010-08-26 11:27:05