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Essential Survival Gear for Backpackers

Unlike other species, humans are poorly equipped to deal with the dangers posed by Mother Nature. Whether it's the extreme weather, treacherous terrain, or being hunted down by predatory animals, humans have no claws, fur, wings, or any other natural feature that could help them survive these threats. Instead, humans need to rely on intellect to create weapons and other tools for survival.


At times, nature can still have the upper hand over humans, making it nearly impossible to conquer the outdoors. As such, every backpacker worth his salt has to at least arm himself with a number of basic gear that he could use in a variety of ways. At the same time, it would be impossible for anyone to carry every possible tool he could use for an outdoor excursion.


Chief among the basic survival tools every backpacker needs is a knife. A knife can be used to cut ropes, carve prey, forage for food, and even as a weapon for self-defense. Another indispensable part of any survival pack is the first aid kit, which allows the user to tend to one's injuries until medical help is available. Other survival gear worth mentioning are fire starters, cooking accessories, survival food, and the ever-important tent.
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Getting Acquainted with Military Clothing

To distinguish themselves from civilians, military men and women on active duty are required to wear uniforms which usually consist of a jacket, headgear, trousers, and dress shoes or boots. Female soldiers have a choice to wear either pants or below-the-knee skirts. During physical training, military men and women have the liberty to dress down and are only required to don their designated physical training uniforms that consist of a T-shirt indicating the branch's logo or name.

For special operations duty, however, military personnel are required to wear camouflage uniforms. These uniforms were first deployed during the World War II era to provide a more practical and lighter attire for soldiers in battle, although found limited use during the Vietnam War. Camouflage uniforms are sometimes referred to as “fatigues,” and they usually come in four patterns, namely: temperate, lowland, highland, and delta.

Over the years, army fatigue uniforms have undergone a few changes. Today, the camouflage patterns are designed according to the military branch of service. For instance, Marines wear uniforms in camouflage patterns of lighter shades, Army personnel sport dark greens and browns, while the Air Force has settled on lighter fatigue patterns consisting of mostly grays and blues.
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Armed Forces: Kinds of Military Uniforms

The United States Armed Forces currently have 1,429,995 people in active duty. Everyone who's serving the country has separate uniforms for training, combat, and certain events. Here are some of the uniforms for each branch:

  • Army – it has four designs; the blue service uniform is for formal ceremonies and events; the green uniform is for traveling and casual events; the combat uniform is for field exercises and training; the physical fitness uniform is for physical training and exercise.
  • Marine  – it has five designs; the blue dress uniform, blue evening dress, and blue-white dress uniforms are for formal occasions; the service uniform is for everyday use; the combat utility uniform is for combat, field exercise, and physical training.
  • Navy – it has seven designs; the blue camouflage is for daily work; the service uniform includes the service dress, dinner dress, ceremonial, traditional, tropical, and winter dress, which are worn for different weather conditions and events.
  • Air Force – it has three basic uniforms; the service dress is for everyday use; the dress uniform is for special ceremonies; the battle dress uniform is for training and combat.
  • Coast Guard – it has six designs; the blue or white dinner dress, blue formal dress, white full dress, and service uniforms are for special events; the blue working uniform is for training and field work.

These can be bought at clothing stores inside most military installations. They are also available in military surplus stores or online shops.
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How to Buy Military Clothing

Military uniforms are standardized clothes worn by members of the Armed Forces to identify ranks and as a symbol of solidarity. Although federal law dictates that wearing a military uniform or distinctive parts of it is illegal, civilians has made the military look part of their everyday life. Ordinary folks can easily find military attire just by poking around in the right places.

Fatigues, combat boots, as well as other military gear can actually be bought in thrift stores, where people can get them cheap. However, it goes without saying that the quality of these items must be properly inspected, and that clothes must be thoroughly washed before they are worn. Since military-inspired clothing is in fashion, they are also widely available in surplus stores.


For high-quality military clothing, going to specialty stores is highly recommended. However, the best way to scour for military wear is probably through online military supply stores. The main advantage of shopping online is that one can easily compare prices to get a better deal. Not to mention that all these can be done at the touch of the fingertips. Before securing a purchase, though, one needs to make sure that the online shop is legit. It is also important to note of the terms and conditions of the store, especially its policy on exchanging or returning items.
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