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We don't get this stuff for free, and we use it hard.

You'll see a lot of military surplus and mil-spec equipment along with commercial gear. It seems that nobody reviews military surplus, which is too bad, since a lot of it is not only inexpensive, but ideal for hiking and backpacking. Too rugged for hiking? Too heavy? Sometimes commercial stuff is better . . . like the CamelBak Blowfish, or the Sierra Designs Sandman, but sometimes you want something that is battle tested in the field. 

How can you make a decision if you've never seen the stuff? We report, you decide . . .
 

 

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Gear Reviews by category

Clothing

Altama Hot Weather Boots
Boonie Hat

Camouflage Bandanas by hav-a-hank
D3 Leather Gloves
ECWCS Gore-Tex Pants
FUBAR Shirts

 

more Clothing

USGI Black Wool Balaclava
USGI Hood, Extreme Cold Weather
USGI M-65 Field Coat
Ultimax Wigwam Socks

USMC Sun (pith) Helmet
Columbia Titanium jacket

Coyote Organics Desert Shell - coming soon
TrekSta Trail Demon Boots - coming soon

Lighting

Coleman Lantern Reflector
Cyalume Lightsticks
Mighty Mite Lantern
Petromax Lanterns
Petzl Tikka Headlamp
Sapphire LED Keychain Light

 

Camp Equipment

MSR WhisperLite Stove
Ruff Cut Hand Saw
Sierra Designs Flex Series Sleeping Bag
Thinsulate Poncho Liner

USGI Duct Tape
Glock Logo Coffee Mug by Cuppa
USGI MSS Modular Sleep System
Weber Charcoal Chimney fire starter

Knives

Mk III Navy Combat Knife
Rubber Practice Knives
USGI Stainless Pocket Knife

Packs

CamelBak Hydration Systems
CFP-90 Field Pack
USGI A.L.I.C.E. pack

CamelBak Water Filter Adapter Blackwater Bedroll Protector

Books

Mid State Trail Guide
Backpacker Magazine
50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania
 

Orienteering/Optics

Bushnell Trophy Binoculars
eTrex Summit
USGI Lensatic Compass

Topo USA mapping software

Cold Weather

CMI Instep Crampons
USGI Hood, Extreme Cold Weather
ECWCS Gore-Tex Pants
Yaktrax ice grippers

USGI Black Wool Balaclava
Columbia Titanium jacket

Food / Water / Cookware

MREs - various
USGI Canteen Cup / trioxane fuel bars
Pur Katadyn Hiker water filter
Glock Logo Coffee Mug by Cuppa

First Aid/Hygiene

Sliver Gripper Tweezers
No Rinse Body Wash
No Rinse Shampoo

Sawyer Deet Mosquito Repellent

Miscellaneous

USGI Duct Tape
Gabel Trekking Poles

Pur Katadyn Hiker water filter

Electronics

eTrex Summit
Topo USA mapping software

Brigade Quartermasters, Ltd.

Military and Surplus

Altama Hot Weather Boots
Boonie Hat

D3 Leather Gloves
ECWCS Gore-Tex Pants

Mk III Navy Combat Knife
USGI Black Wool Balaclava
USGI Canteen Cup
USGI Stainless Pocket Knife

USGI Duct Tape
USGI Hood, Extreme Cold Weather
USGI M-65 Field Coat

USGI MSS Modular Sleep System
USMC Sun (pith) Helmet

 

 



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