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    Five Surplus Items to Buy Now SURPLUS PRICES ARE GOING UP BUY WHILE THEY ARE AFFORDABLE

    Five Surplus Items to Buy Now
    SURPLUS PRICES ARE GOING UP BUY WHILE THEY ARE AFFORDABLE

    Military surplus is one of the greatest things since sliced bread. The gear may not be in the best of condition, but for the most part it certainly is not junk. If you know something is going to get used, stained, or otherwise run through the wringer, why buy new?

    Starting in the early 2010s, prices for military surplus items started inching upwards. Rumors say certain items such as ALICE packs are dying up and fewer and fewer are hitting the market.

    I tried to put together a list of surplus items that are still affordable and that might appeal to a wide range of people.

    Clothing – A lot of people buy used camouflage military surplus clothing for hunting season. It is only going to be used a few times a year, so why buy new?

    Looking at Ebay on March 22, 2017, there are camo pants for $10.00 + shipping.

    Sleeping bags – A buddy of mine has been using a U.S. Army surplus sleeping bag since the 1980s. Every winter camping trip we go on, he brings this same sleeping bag.

    Back in the mid-1990s, I bought a surplus extreme cold weather sleeping bag. Even though it is rather bulky, it has kept me warm on nights well below freezing.

    As of when this article was published, surplus sleeping bags start at around $20.00 and go up from there.

    Butt pack – Known in the civilian world as a fanny pack. These are great packs that can carry a light load for a day hike.

    As of when this article was posted, prices start at around $12.00.

    Canteens and canteen pouches – Planning a hiking or camping trip, be sure to bring a canteen.

    The beauty of the current MOLLE canteen pouch is that it comes with a flap so it can be used as a dump pouch.

    I have a 2 quart on one of my large camping packs and one quart on the smaller packs.

    MOLLE II fighting load carrier vest – They may not be as pretty as a civilian load carrier, but they get the job done.

    I have a FLC in woodland camo. While not as elegant as some of my buddies’ load carriers, for the price it is difficult to beat.

    Current prices start at around $15.

    http://www.alloutdoor.com/2017/03/22...items-buy-now/
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    I have a woody FLC It works and VerticalScope owns SB,not the KevBot

    The article states the truth though

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    All you have to do is check the price and availability of surplus ammo cans today compared to 15 years ago.

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    Why would anyone want an ALICE pack?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnS624 View Post
    Why would anyone want an ALICE pack?
    I was wondering why anybody would want a FLC vs a plate carrier. A plate carrier doesn't have to carry armor, but can. They also usually have molle webbing on the backside where a FLC typically doesn't; so a plate carrier can typically carry more.

    Diff. strokes for diff. folks I guess.

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    The Woodland FLC works well for a casual walk thru the woods , or over a slick PC

    Sometimes the AWS PC with Large SAPI's and backers is too much in the summer, plus the OCP doesn't blend in as well in the summer

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnS624 View Post
    Why would anyone want an ALICE pack?
    A Large A.L.I.C.E. Pack with a Molle II waistbelt over a PC isn't too bad

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    I used to backpack. Any commercial pack is much more comfortable than an ALICE pack. As you get older, you are willing to pay extra for comfort and weight savings.

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    With the way the A.L.I.C.E. sets off the back, it doesn't ride on the back plate, it's clear,only the shoulders and hips contact.

    That's the only way that A.L.I.C.E. is worth any consideration, when wearing a back plate.

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    I miss my M-65 with 2 liners it was very warm.wore it out,need another.

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