Yes I do, I joined the army in 1984 and got out in 2005, during that. I always enjoyed the military stores. I have several pieces of military clothing and sleeping bags. I think the military built some of the best clothing in the world.
I remember when you could go to a Surplus store and get some good camping gear and clothes for very reasonable prices. Not anymore, they want near new prices for everything now.
It's funny you touched on this subject of surplus. For some reason, I have found myself going through my surplus, showing it to my six year old son and explaining what they do, and looking to see what's still out there. Also watching videos again on the USGI poncho, mess kit, poncho liner, combat shelter, etc. Are you ever right about that Swiss Link too! I bought 6 new magazines for my Swiss K31 to go into a Swiss bandolier that they fit in. I liked that idea over the rare waxy cardboard stripper clip. That was back in 2015 though. I got a good supply of all kinds of surplus to include some of the nice Hex receiver Mosins, a mint condition Nagant Revolver dated 1914. USGI modular sleep system in Woodland camo. Those items are great, and I have fun using them. They are certainly good to have in any emergency as well. Thank you for the video Sir!! I happen to think that the greatest Military Surplus you landed is your M37, the "Chick Magnet". Now that my friend is a true score!!
Used to buy army surplus for camping equipment. Great stuff for Pennie’s on the dollar. Back in the day you could spend $5 on something from American Camper and it might last one camping trip without breaking or you could buy surplus and it would last a lifetime. Got to work in a surplus store when I went to college. Had to stop since I was spending more money than I was earning.
I want to thank you for your amazing videos! I started watching your videos years ago because I was obsessed with the Dodge M37, so i found your channel and I haven't stopped watching since! I'm a younger man at 26yrs old but I love your wisdom and your tricks of the trade. Thank you for your amazing content and for years of enjoyment!
thanks for your videos.. you are good to listen to.. wish i lived near you to hang out sometimes! .. i hope you don't mind me asking but you mention putting oil on your gloves.. what oil do you recommend for keeping the leather gloves good? be interesting to know
Bought a lot of mil surp from Fleet Farm, all kinds of gear. Crazy good deals. As an example, a guy could get one hell of a canvas pack for $10. All of my friends were dropping $200 for a Duluth Pack for the BWCA, and here I was with $20 in military surplus gear, and I wasn’t any worse off.
I had a pair of world war 1 writing mittens that were used in Europe and when I worked for the local museum I donated them because they didn't have anything like that and they could care for them better than I could......
Guess I bought what I thought I would need and thought now it wasn't enough. But I have a friend that has a lot really good heavy mittens, bunny boots and lots of stuff, in fact going to take my cousins over there when they come up for a visit
Man those were the days in the early 80s I would go there and dream of owning the whole store. They had everything I could dream of.
Wool clothing was my old stuff love it to this day
Yes I do, I joined the army in 1984 and got out in 2005, during that. I always enjoyed the military stores. I have several pieces of military clothing and sleeping bags. I think the military built some of the best clothing in the world.
I'm amazed at what some of the old surplus rifles I bought cheaply years ago are going for these days.
I loved army surplus. Gave me plenty to dream about in my younger days. Nice post. Thanks
I have to agree with ya military surplus works great and is a cost saver. Sportsman guide sells a bit of surplus goods.
👍👍👍 .. good post.
I remember when you could go to a Surplus store and get some good camping gear and clothes for very reasonable prices. Not anymore, they want near new prices for everything now.
It's funny you touched on this subject of surplus. For some reason, I have found myself going through my surplus, showing it to my six year old son and explaining what they do, and looking to see what's still out there. Also watching videos again on the USGI poncho, mess kit, poncho liner, combat shelter, etc. Are you ever right about that Swiss Link too! I bought 6 new magazines for my Swiss K31 to go into a Swiss bandolier that they fit in. I liked that idea over the rare waxy cardboard stripper clip. That was back in 2015 though. I got a good supply of all kinds of surplus to include some of the nice Hex receiver Mosins, a mint condition Nagant Revolver dated 1914. USGI modular sleep system in Woodland camo. Those items are great, and I have fun using them. They are certainly good to have in any emergency as well. Thank you for the video Sir!! I happen to think that the greatest Military Surplus you landed is your M37, the "Chick Magnet". Now that my friend is a true score!!
Used to buy army surplus for camping equipment. Great stuff for Pennie’s on the dollar. Back in the day you could spend $5 on something from American Camper and it might last one camping trip without breaking or you could buy surplus and it would last a lifetime. Got to work in a surplus store when I went to college. Had to stop since I was spending more money than I was earning.
What a treasure trove this old mans estate sale is going to be !!! I would love to be there provided the family doesn't just bulldoze the heap !!!!
When I was a kid Military Surplus Stores was great.
Surplus has become like the gun shows. High priced everything. Over priced aswell.
good to see ya again. God Bless. Stay safe, stay armed, stay free.
I want to thank you for your amazing videos! I started watching your videos years ago because I was obsessed with the Dodge M37, so i found your channel and I haven't stopped watching since! I'm a younger man at 26yrs old but I love your wisdom and your tricks of the trade. Thank you for your amazing content and for years of enjoyment!
thanks for your videos.. you are good to listen to.. wish i lived near you to hang out sometimes! .. i hope you don't mind me asking but you mention putting oil on your gloves.. what oil do you recommend for keeping the leather gloves good? be interesting to know
Bought a lot of mil surp from Fleet Farm, all kinds of gear. Crazy good deals. As an example, a guy could get one hell of a canvas pack for $10. All of my friends were dropping $200 for a Duluth Pack for the BWCA, and here I was with $20 in military surplus gear, and I wasn’t any worse off.
Thanks. Nice to see you.
I had a pair of world war 1 writing mittens that were used in Europe and when I worked for the local museum I donated them because they didn't have anything like that and they could care for them better than I could......
Guess I bought what I thought I would need and thought now it wasn't enough. But I have a friend that has a lot really good heavy mittens, bunny boots and lots of stuff, in fact going to take my cousins over there when they come up for a visit