Mil-Surp gear: notes for those interested

mtwarden

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I have Patagonia Level 4 windshirt that is used frequently

Patagonia Level 5 soft-shell pants that also sees a lot of use

not as much use, but Patagonia Level 6 Goretex pants

you used to be able to get this stuff pretty darn cheap, no longer :(
 

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3 pair of acu level 5 pants and two jackets, one levell 4 wind jacket in acu......all those are light and very good for what they do. Excellent over down jackets/pants and I have one L5 pant sized for over the L7 puffy pant.

If I take my WM light down jacket & pant I want a shell for over them so they do not get damp/wet and protect them form wear and dirt. The L5 stuff is very light and packable. The L4 wind jacket is awesome for a windbreraker......no hood thou and acu....so no cool factor.,
 

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Getting ready for a short night ruck and my lwol jacket always gets the nod for that....30° and with just an old midweight top on under it it works just fine.

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L7 puffy pant with a L5 softshell over them, that stays just like that and just put on and go.....too hot to ruck in thou...

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I have Patagonia Level 4 windshirt that is used frequently

Patagonia Level 5 soft-shell pants that also sees a lot of use

not as much use, but Patagonia Level 6 Goretex pants

you used to be able to get this stuff pretty darn cheap, no longer :(

The internet killed alot of good values and good mom and pop surplus stores. Most surplus stores are now regulated to the knock off tru-spec garbage... its getting harder to find anything out there anymore. The Classified apps have always been the winner for me. Shoot, I buy most of my uniform items that way... can save 50% off retail if you dont mind cutting off a few name tags yourself.
 

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I remember when I first found out that Patagonia, Outdoor Research, Arcteryx, etc was making military spec stuff- was pretty exciting for a little while :D
 

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ECWCS GEN II and III are Legit. OCP and the Navy AOR 2 are the go to for camo. OCP = Multicam and AOR 2 = Green Digital. Ebay and Surplus Stores near bases/Posts are your best bet.

Grid Fleece - Lvl 2
Fleece Lvl 3
Windshirt Lvl 4
Soft Shell Lvl 5
Goretex Raingear Lvl 6
Puffy Cold Layers Lvl 7

Keep your eyes out as OR and Patagonia still make a lot of stuff for SOF that comes up for sale. Beyond Tactical, and Wild Things are 2 other high end makers.
 
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great info. any leads on an affordable sleeping system? I have always wanted one but cant seem to find all together for anything less than $500.
 
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