many people are falling into the "keeping up with the jones" trap. if you don't have the newest big brand name equipment you are looked down on by what is becoming the yuppie's of bushcraft. I say screw em, buy and use what works and much of the surplus items are the ticket, thanks.
Ibpn Definitely agree. I like that "Yuppies of Bushcraft" I never cared for the expensive brands because it has a name on it, when I can get something better for cheap.
Nicely put. I've never been one to keep up with the Jones because A, I don't like the Jones and their top of the line name brand glamping isn't for me and B, I have a family to think of so I buy used Mil-Surp whenever I can. Cheap and cheerful is my approach to Bushcraft/camping.
One advantage to wool and other natural materials is that they don't melt to your skin in a fire. Synthetics may be lighter and more effective as insulation but they can melt in a fire and cause much more serious injuries or death. Just another consideration to think of when deciding what gear you want and how it will be used.That canteen is likely to freeze up on you in any serious cold. The French have a very large metal canteen shaped like the USGI one, it has a wide short mouth and its easier to break through ice when it does form or you can melt snow and ice in it.
Billofthenorth1 Agreed my friend. I choose wool every time over new materials. Yea the canteen will definitely freeze in harsh conditions as any probably would. In normal winter conditions it would do quite well however.
Thank you for the video! I always thought that surplus gear makes camping out a heck of a lot more special and meaningful. When I was a kid, my father hooked me up with US military gear when I was in the scouts. That gear was by far the more superior of other gear I saw that the other scouts had. It's so much more memorable. I still have the same gear. It's 30 years old and still in near same condition. I would like to mention that the felt on those canteens can serve as another use. If you happen to be near a water source, you can dunk the canteen in the water and get the felt wet. Hang it up in the shade and a breeze will cool that felt down and it will act as a type of refrigerator. Your water will be cooler in warm weather. Thanks again!
If you don't want to buy Chinese crap stay home. All the stores sell Chinese crap. Even Ford, GM, Chrysler and Harley Davidson are put together with Chinese crap.
Does the heart good to see a younger generation rediscovering how good of quality older gear is. Even if it is repurposed , although not mentioned wool retains its warmth when wet unlike cotton , quiet , durable . & long lasting all this plus got it at heavely discounted prices . But remember where it came from & thank your forefathers.
Always choose if you have the option, the bags with the push thru button fasteners on bags, ammo mag carriers ect....much better than buckles for quick acess...Thanks!
I like messenger bags more than the gas mask bags. More pockets and compartments, and about the same price. The magazine pouch and a messenger bag are all I need for an extended stay in the woods. I will say one thing about the DooRag, or whatever it's called. I wear one at times, though I've heard them called fifty different things. Anyway, they make extremely large, one hundred percent cotton ones, and they're great because you can use them for all sorts of things when out in the woods. Stick several in your pack, and it's amazing how useful they can be. They do have to be 100 percent cotton, though, or they won't do many of the common bushcraft tasks they're perfect for.
Yes, military surplus is definately the way to go for inexpensive high quality outdoor goods. Like you I discovere gas mask bags! I knew about rucksacks and small ammo pouches but was wanting something for an edc bag or man purse I suppose,lol. These are extremely useful being able to always carry the basics without stuffing your pockets full. I was looking at Varustaleka, a Finnish surplus site I like because they have a huge selection, great prices and best of all reasonable shipping and found a German gas mask bag that is awesome because its waterproof(I live in a rainy environment), its about 10 to 15L I guess , flektarn and has a really cool method of one handed easy securing that is brilliant. The way the Germans use a custom attachment system-the straps attacj to the back as opposed to the sides allowing it to hang just right for super easy access. This is what is so brilliant really is the thought behind the ease and speed of access has obviously been very thought out. Lol, can you tell I love this thing? Oh, and it was just $19 CDN! My next fvaorite "deal" was as new Swedish M90 combat trousers for $40CDN. The build quality and design is stunning,the large geometric camo pattern is pretty cool too looking almost non military. I have made this observation of military vs civilian outdoor wear. Civilian is much more focused on weight while military is focused on durability. Also civilian is focused on aestheticswhereas military is strictly functional and obviously usually camoflauged whichh some like and some dislike.
Very nice. Good video on the surplus stuff. I am not a big surplus person, but my sons are Marines and I get to play with their gear. Some of it is very nice and high end.
Great video, I go thru yucca pen preserve quite a bit and could use a few more surplus items. Do you know of any good surplus stores around cape coral?
The only reason not to use military surplus is weight and bulk considerations. Other than that, MS is the way to go, especially if you like things with history behind them.
you are exactly right,its made for young guys who have no problem carrying these bullet-proof loads...i have some gear from my time in the service which makes this old guy struggle now lol..backpacks are real bad about that. Not all is weighty.tho... Check ebay/amazon for best deals from high rated sellers
MAD Punty Can't disagree with you there. It definitely can add some weight. I just love gear that doesn't break coming with me to some of the crazy places I go. I try to put knowledge in my head as well so less gear needs to come with me. Knowledge weighs nothing.
Thanks for the tips. I want a haversack but will not pay $220 or more for a bag to carry stuff. I have a military surplus store close by. I will check it out. Thanks again.
wow bro. you got some good deals but my experance is the military stores seamed to be a bit costly.never any deals like you got...but my uncle brought home nice gear after serving in the army...tx. nice vid.
+Robert Tucker I find these at stores that pick up gear straight from bases. Its in mass quantity around here. Some stores sell more high end surplus. Keep hunting
I think your water just might freeze if it gets below 32F. The cover is designed to keep it cool in hot weather. By keeping it wet the evaporation will cool it down. Great vid by the way. I use mostly army surplus myself.
imaplugger You are right that it helps keep it cool in hot weather, however they also help prevent freezing. Now if it gets into the negatives then it will obviously be less effective. Thank you my friend and can't go wrong with some surplus.
Yea, I would want some military surplus gear, like a side pouch or a shoulder pack. But the thing is, when you find a cheap buy like 4-7 bucks, shipping is double that, and I wonder if its even worth it.
Got some British army surplus Osprey and Arktis pouches for £1 and £2 each on Ebay auctions along with some old Soviet gas mask pouches. Didn't pay more than £10 for the lot. They're now stuff sacks, med kits, mountain bike tool kits, my cook kits fit perfectly in a couple. One new Zulu (or is it zebra) pouch for the Crusader cook kit costs £15+ and my gas mask pouch fits it better for £1.75. I know you're right about the wool stuff I just don't like it but I've compromised and bought a wool blanket as they do come in handy almost every time your out.
jelkel25 Thats great my friend. I do the same with all my surplus, just re purpose it for other uses. You can't go wrong with a wool blanket. I agree all wool gear is not for everybody. I have friends who can't let it touch their skin.
tallthinkev Yeah, I've heard (from Americans) the US Army sleep systems aren't as well made as they used to be they still look good kit to me. The only surplus place near me as a kid used to sell all his junk to kids, he sold me a British Army sleeping bag that should have been burned about five years before and it gave me hell, haven't touched one since, maybe I'll look into them again, I really like the British Army Basha's (tarps) and I'm starting to like the 58 pattern Osprey water bottles.
Im 12, and i feel like sharing this, but ive went to a surplus store, and got a helmet and gas mask for airsoft, since we use smoke grenades a adult small adult uniform (cuz its cool) and a tac vest, works great. Loke the gas mask too so cool (:
I draw the limit at old metal canteens. You don't know what they were put together with or was was stored in them. They are also hard to clean. I stick with modern US canteens. I do have one from Norway but it is new never used surplus.
Btw for anyone who needs to know, canteen is czech, about 6 bucks. The little pouch with leather is romanian and about 12. The gas mask bag is Czech/Hungarian i think, maybe romanian, about the same, 12 ( all of these are ebay prices )
1.The wool looking material on the aluminum canteen is so that when you wet it, it cools the contents! 2. Aluminum leeches into the water, or food, when it is used for canteens and cooking or dining lates and pans... Enjoy that Alzheimers... Me? I have stainless steel canteens... 3. Some surplus is good. Those Swiss camo ponchos for really cheap on BUDK work for me! Thanks for the video, and Non Omni possums (we can't all know all things...) 601 TCS, Pruem, Germany, Die Alderanglin...
Patrick Patrick I can see that serving a purpose for that through convection. I do know that it helps keep it from freezing in cold situations as well though. I use stainless 99 percent of the time so I don't disagree with you there. However, it takes so many grams of aluminum to be ingested to even see serious effects. Drinking/eating out of it every now and then isn't going to hurt you. I've done some in depth research of the subject and found it to be less frightening than most people make it out to be. Agreed we can't know all things. Thanks for watching and the input my friend.
Rambooutfitters Yeah, just picking on the aluminium you cook with is a little like complaining of someone smoking a cigarette during a house fire. There's aluminium in deodorants and many sorts of creams (including ones for babies) then there's all the other pollutants and toxins we breathe in or ingest everyday. I read up on those studies done on the brains of people with Alzheimers too and it MIGHT be a part of a secondary contributor but they don't know as aluminium was one of several metals found in these peoples brains.
+Rambooutfitters I've done some reading on this aluminum thing and it seems to be debunked now. Not the danger originally supposed to be. Flouride in water and toothpaste is a tad bit worse I'd say not to mention lead fillings everyone had in their mouth at one time.
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many people are falling into the "keeping up with the jones" trap. if you don't have the newest big brand name equipment you are looked down on by what is becoming the yuppie's of bushcraft. I say screw em, buy and use what works and much of the surplus items are the ticket, thanks.
Ibpn Definitely agree. I like that "Yuppies of Bushcraft" I never cared for the expensive brands because it has a name on it, when I can get something better for cheap.
Nicely put. I've never been one to keep up with the Jones because A, I don't like the Jones and their top of the line name brand glamping isn't for me and B, I have a family to think of so I buy used Mil-Surp whenever I can. Cheap and cheerful is my approach to Bushcraft/camping.
TarHeelBrit Thank you. Nothing wrong with that approach my friend.
I love passing those people with my ALICE ruck on. Same one I was issued 15 years ago and still works!
Very good video, surplus stuff is often better than name brand outdoor gear.
Santanu Bose agree
One advantage to wool and other natural materials is that they don't melt to your skin in a fire. Synthetics may be lighter and more effective as insulation but they can melt in a fire and cause much more serious injuries or death. Just another consideration to think of when deciding what gear you want and how it will be used.That canteen is likely to freeze up on you in any serious cold. The French have a very large metal canteen shaped like the USGI one, it has a wide short mouth and its easier to break through ice when it does form or you can melt snow and ice in it.
Billofthenorth1 Agreed my friend. I choose wool every time over new materials. Yea the canteen will definitely freeze in harsh conditions as any probably would. In normal winter conditions it would do quite well however.
During the summer soak the wool cover of the canteen , the evaporation will cause your water to cool
Thank you for the video! I always thought that surplus gear makes camping out a heck of a lot more special and meaningful. When I was a kid, my father hooked me up with US military gear when I was in the scouts. That gear was by far the more superior of other gear I saw that the other scouts had. It's so much more memorable. I still have the same gear. It's 30 years old and still in near same condition. I would like to mention that the felt on those canteens can serve as another use. If you happen to be near a water source, you can dunk the canteen in the water and get the felt wet. Hang it up in the shade and a breeze will cool that felt down and it will act as a type of refrigerator. Your water will be cooler in warm weather. Thanks again!
Absolutely agree my friend! Great tip with the felt too!
The wool on the canteen is also supposed to cool it water in summer through evaporation
Great info bro !
I love to stop at "military surplus stores".
We have them all around Florida.
Thanks for sharing !
awesome thanks, I love searching thrift stores and flea markets looking for old army gear, found a lot of good stuff cheap!
Absolutely, its an adult Easter egg hunt
U. S. Military surplus beats anything you buy at china mart (AKA walmart)
If you don't want to buy Chinese crap stay home. All the stores sell Chinese crap. Even Ford, GM, Chrysler and Harley Davidson are put together with Chinese crap.
Does the heart good to see a younger generation rediscovering how good of quality older gear is. Even if it is repurposed , although not mentioned wool retains its warmth when wet unlike cotton , quiet , durable . & long lasting all this plus got it at heavely discounted prices . But remember where it came from & thank your forefathers.
Awesome video. Puts a whole new perspective on bushcraft. Thanks for the inspiration.
Absolutely, Thank you!
Always choose if you have the option, the bags with the push thru button fasteners on bags, ammo mag carriers ect....much better than buckles for quick acess...Thanks!
I like messenger bags more than the gas mask bags. More pockets and compartments, and about the same price. The magazine pouch and a messenger bag are all I need for an extended stay in the woods. I will say one thing about the DooRag, or whatever it's called. I wear one at times, though I've heard them called fifty different things. Anyway, they make extremely large, one hundred percent cotton ones, and they're great because you can use them for all sorts of things when out in the woods. Stick several in your pack, and it's amazing how useful they can be. They do have to be 100 percent cotton, though, or they won't do many of the common bushcraft tasks they're perfect for.
Yes, military surplus is definately the way to go for inexpensive high quality outdoor goods.
Like you I discovere gas mask bags! I knew about rucksacks and small ammo pouches but was wanting something for an edc bag or man purse I suppose,lol. These are extremely useful being able to always carry the basics without stuffing your pockets full. I was looking at Varustaleka, a Finnish surplus site I like because they have a huge selection, great prices and best of all reasonable shipping and found a German gas mask bag that is awesome because its waterproof(I live in a rainy environment), its about 10 to 15L I guess , flektarn and has a really cool method of one handed easy securing that is brilliant. The way the Germans use a custom attachment system-the straps attacj to the back as opposed to the sides allowing it to hang just right for super easy access. This is what is so brilliant really is the thought behind the ease and speed of access has obviously been very thought out. Lol, can you tell I love this thing? Oh, and it was just $19 CDN!
My next fvaorite "deal" was as new Swedish M90 combat trousers for $40CDN. The build quality and design is stunning,the large geometric camo pattern is pretty cool too looking almost non military.
I have made this observation of military vs civilian outdoor wear. Civilian is much more focused on weight while military is focused on durability. Also civilian is focused on aestheticswhereas military is strictly functional and obviously usually camoflauged whichh some like and some dislike.
schlooonginator yep going too replace a lot of my comical hunting gear with surpluse
I believe the outer liner on your cateen is to keep your water from getting too hot. Wet the liner and the evaporation keeps your drinking water cool.
I like your video and agree with your opinions about mil surp. Keep up the good work.
Thanks my friend
You so correct, surplus is the best way to go. Equipment that is field proven, and tested.
Great video! Good content and presentation.
Great video and some good information
military stuff is built to last aswell nice vid mate,,stay safe.
+raymond bailey Absolutely, thanks my friend and you as well.
Very nice. Good video on the surplus stuff. I am not a big surplus person, but my sons are Marines and I get to play with their gear. Some of it is very nice and high end.
Nature Calls Thank you my friend and I understand. It's not for everyone.
New to channel. Really enjoyed the vid. Thanks!
Great video, I go thru yucca pen preserve quite a bit and could use a few more surplus items. Do you know of any good surplus stores around cape coral?
Should replace the spoon with one of those German or Yugo ones that all slide into each other :)
Thumbs up my man! I’ve never been to a surplus store. There is one by me I really should go check it out
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Belle présentation, pourriez me dire de quelle armée provient votre sac à masque à gaz, s'il vous plait ?
The only reason not to use military surplus is weight and bulk considerations. Other than that, MS is the way to go, especially if you like things with history behind them.
you are exactly right,its made for young guys who have no problem carrying these bullet-proof loads...i have some gear from my time in the service which makes this old guy struggle now lol..backpacks are real bad about that. Not all is weighty.tho... Check ebay/amazon for best deals from high rated sellers
MAD Punty Can't disagree with you there. It definitely can add some weight. I just love gear that doesn't break coming with me to some of the crazy places I go. I try to put knowledge in my head as well so less gear needs to come with me. Knowledge weighs nothing.
Where can I get some good surplus gear?
Thanks for the tips. I want a haversack but will not pay $220 or more for a bag to carry stuff. I have a military surplus store close by. I will check it out. Thanks again.
csh 62 any luck m8?
Nice generalist vid, dude. Thanks for sharing.
+pinkeye00 No problem my friend.
What is the dry sack / bag that you showed at the beginning of the video?
Couldn't agree more ...love surplus 💚
It's strong so it works for me.
British army Iraq issue field pack and utility pouch here. Same in Bates army boots, cheap as chips.
Excellent kit. 👍
I also use the smoke grenade pouch as an edc pouch it worksvgreat
Great video!
wow bro. you got some good deals but my experance is the military stores seamed to be a bit costly.never any deals like you got...but my uncle brought home nice gear after serving in the army...tx. nice vid.
+Robert Tucker I find these at stores that pick up gear straight from bases. Its in mass quantity around here. Some stores sell more high end surplus. Keep hunting
I think your water just might freeze if it gets below 32F. The cover is designed to keep it cool in hot weather. By keeping it wet the evaporation will cool it down.
Great vid by the way. I use mostly army surplus myself.
imaplugger You are right that it helps keep it cool in hot weather, however they also help prevent freezing. Now if it gets into the negatives then it will obviously be less effective. Thank you my friend and can't go wrong with some surplus.
Yea, I would want some military surplus gear, like a side pouch or a shoulder pack. But the thing is, when you find a cheap buy like 4-7 bucks, shipping is double that, and I wonder if its even worth it.
FlyingVitality You can find them at local stores or gun shows in your area possibly.
Great video! Trying to find the day sack/gas mask bag. Do you have the NSN number?
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Thats right, im a guy and i want gear, lots of gear, all types of gear
thanks for the tip! God bless!!
+Yahs Armored Saint No problem and God bless you as well my brother
Got some British army surplus Osprey and Arktis pouches for £1 and £2 each on Ebay auctions along with some old Soviet gas mask pouches. Didn't pay more than £10 for the lot. They're now stuff sacks, med kits, mountain bike tool kits, my cook kits fit perfectly in a couple. One new Zulu (or is it zebra) pouch for the Crusader cook kit costs £15+ and my gas mask pouch fits it better for £1.75. I know you're right about the wool stuff I just don't like it but I've compromised and bought a wool blanket as they do come in handy almost every time your out.
jelkel25 Thats great my friend. I do the same with all my surplus, just re purpose it for other uses. You can't go wrong with a wool blanket. I agree all wool gear is not for everybody. I have friends who can't let it touch their skin.
+jelkel25 Think the very best thing you can buy, value for money, are the British army sleeping bags.
tallthinkev Yeah, I've heard (from Americans) the US Army sleep systems aren't as well made as they used to be they still look good kit to me. The only surplus place near me as a kid used to sell all his junk to kids, he sold me a British Army sleeping bag that should have been burned about five years before and it gave me hell, haven't touched one since, maybe I'll look into them again, I really like the British Army Basha's (tarps) and I'm starting to like the 58 pattern Osprey water bottles.
Thank you.
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Im 12, and i feel like sharing this, but ive went to a surplus store, and got a helmet and gas mask for airsoft, since we use smoke grenades a adult small adult uniform (cuz its cool) and a tac vest, works great. Loke the gas mask too so cool (:
I also got a bayonet knife, and a really cheap large knife
Awesome to hear that my friend. I hope you are enjoying all that new gear.
Rambooutfitters i am (:
Could you point me in the right direction for finding that gasmask bag? I tried to look for it, but I can't seem to find it.
Check smokey mountain knife works, they sell a lot of surplus and I've seen them there
Go to Www.Colemans.com
@@bobbyhuskey1728 sportsman's guide military surplus has a lotta good deals 2.
Militairy gear is indestructable just a bit heavy.. Use it combined with regular gear. :))
And it's stealthy!!
+Romin van der Meiden I like that right there
Rambooutfitters I'd like to use my exped with an army sleeping bag, use a civillian tent with a militairy poncho as tarp. That kind of set ups. :)
great advice
Thank you!
I like surplus use it for hunting and paintball
Cool!
You need a artic canteen.
I draw the limit at old metal canteens. You don't know what they were put together with or was was stored in them. They are also hard to clean. I stick with modern US canteens. I do have one from Norway but it is new never used surplus.
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Btw for anyone who needs to know, canteen is czech, about 6 bucks. The little pouch with leather is romanian and about 12. The gas mask bag is Czech/Hungarian i think, maybe romanian, about the same, 12 ( all of these are ebay prices )
European gear is low costing, and available. US surplus getting harder to acquire, and prices are up.
Great info thanks for sharing.
Thank you and your welcome
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Stuff better be well made, whole lot of taxes going to companies that make shit products that could be going to support veterans and citizens.
1.The wool looking material on the aluminum canteen is so that when you wet it, it cools the contents!
2. Aluminum leeches into the water, or food, when it is used for canteens and cooking or dining lates and pans... Enjoy that Alzheimers... Me? I have stainless steel canteens...
3. Some surplus is good. Those Swiss camo ponchos for really cheap on BUDK work for me!
Thanks for the video, and Non Omni possums (we can't all know all things...) 601 TCS, Pruem, Germany, Die Alderanglin...
Patrick Patrick I can see that serving a purpose for that through convection. I do know that it helps keep it from freezing in cold situations as well though. I use stainless 99 percent of the time so I don't disagree with you there. However, it takes so many grams of aluminum to be ingested to even see serious effects. Drinking/eating out of it every now and then isn't going to hurt you. I've done some in depth research of the subject and found it to be less frightening than most people make it out to be. Agreed we can't know all things. Thanks for watching and the input my friend.
Rambooutfitters Yeah, just picking on the aluminium you cook with is a little like complaining of someone smoking a cigarette during a house fire. There's aluminium in deodorants and many sorts of creams (including ones for babies) then there's all the other pollutants and toxins we breathe in or ingest everyday. I read up on those studies done on the brains of people with Alzheimers too and it MIGHT be a part of a secondary contributor but they don't know as aluminium was one of several metals found in these peoples brains.
+Rambooutfitters I've done some reading on this aluminum thing and it seems to be debunked now. Not the danger originally supposed to be. Flouride in water and toothpaste is a tad bit worse I'd say not to mention lead fillings everyone had in their mouth at one time.
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