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Offline 379 Peterbilt

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Military gear
« on: April 01, 2005, 04:50:21 AM »
Lately, I've been seeing alot of military surplus gear for sale online. I now see Cabelas is selling it as well, with what looks to me like reasonable prices. Anyone ordered any lately? I am curious as to the condition of it- if its as "new like" as they say.

Share your experiences....
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Re: Military gear
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2007, 07:17:31 PM »
I bought a set of 3-color desert camo from Cabela's, and had to return it due to poor fit. the rise in the trousers was too short. Every time I scrunched down in the bushes, I felt like I was going to get up a soprano.  I really like the toughness of surplus stuff, but it didn't  fit properly. Of course, that was before I dropped 30 lbs, due to illness.
I found some of Cabela's Open Country camo that fits very comfortably, and now am satisfied .
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Re: Military gear
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2007, 07:12:07 AM »
If you want real military gear, go get some military surplus clothing. The ECWS cold weather gear is top notch and all of it is tough as nails. Get yourself a pair of mickey mouse boots for the cold weather too. The military polypro long underwear is warmer than any commercial thermals I have tried.  Try the Sportsmans Guide for some good deals on surplus.

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Re: Military gear
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2007, 01:03:48 PM »
Spanky beat me to it......Sportsmansguide.  Best deals on any of it is online.

I've purchase alot of surplus online and like mentioned, like it because of the durability.  I got some wool "overpants" pretty cheap online but don't remember where.  Also, got a 10 pack of Czech wool glove liners that I wear all the time....cheap.
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Re: Military gear
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2008, 06:48:23 AM »
I have a difficult time getting what I want from Sportmans Guide because they are frequently out of stock on certain
sizes or items and back ordering takes forever. I have been getting my military gear from www.cheaperthan dirt.com or
www.rangerjoes.com. My son is an officer in the Army and he and his buddies get a lot of their gear from ranger joes.

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