How do we grade Military Surplus?

Military surplus is probably the hardest second hand goods to grade in bulk. For those not familiar to the surplus world, sweeping terms like 'used' are often quite different from civilian thrift shop reality. There is always a high degree of randomness with what comes in and we are here to explain how we try to give the best measure of what you can expect!
We are always doing our best to keep product grades up to date and if we ever fall short on 1 we've missed, we are here to look after you as well. Happy surp shopping, from ya mates at Army and Outdoors :)
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[@PowermadNavigator]

Very informative, actually. Can confirm, those Czech uniform types were for all sorts of work, not easy to find a pristine pair, but they are badass. Anything Dutch DPM fades like crazy and quickly too, I don't understand why...

[@armyand_Outdoors]

The Dutch stuff in particular seems just as robust as the British stuff, however I agree, there seems to be on some of their webgear a distinct camo fade particularly under night vision. Possibly dye related

[@andrewbarron7690]

Nice post.
Every piece I've bought from you has been great.
The stuff with repairs I like the most.
My only problems have been with sizing on clothing which is a more difficult issue on international surplus. You have always helped me out with that.
Thanks.

[@armyand_Outdoors]

appreciate the kind feedback mate! Sizing with surplus is another video in itself. Missing/faded labels means we often size things manually which takes a lot of resources, let alone any inconsistencies with field modifications, tailoring or shrinkage. Despite those factors we try our best to get everyone the right goods!

[@blackwatch2821]

very Interesting thanks

[@armyand_Outdoors]

your welcome, cheers!

[@davidneal6920]

Love that goretex jacket 🇳🇿

[@armyand_Outdoors]

we do have the goretex nz jackets but the one I have on in that vid is the softshell version (at best keeps a light drizzle off) but breathable

[@dakotamyers7956]

What camo pattern is he rocking in this video?

[@0bserver416]

Looks more like Pencott's desert variant (Sandstorm, I believe).

[@jason99]

It's New Zealand MCU

[@armyand_Outdoors]

@@jason99 this ❤

[@0bserver416]

I wonder if military forget their MREs for half a century? 😂😂😂

[@armyand_Outdoors]

they definitely do-and lots of other stuff 😂😂

[@eagleeyex2939]

You got new subscriber
Lot of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@armyand_Outdoors]

cheers mate!