"Anyone who's been in a wilderness survival situation knows that a survival knife is one of the most valuable things to have. While there are means to fashion a knife out of materials from the wild, it's still incomparable to the strength of a steel blade. Military surplus stores often have a wide selection for these knives and other survival gear, leaving one with the question of how to choose the best one. The most important part in the selection process is knowing what the knife is to be used for. While it will ultimately come down to personal preference, there are certain characteristics to look out for in choosing a survival knife. Those in need of a specialty knife need to look at the tang, the blade edge, the type of metal the blade is made of, and the knife handle before settling on a knife to buy."
http://www.specialforces.com/blog/industry-news/tips-on-selecting-the-perfect-survival-knife-from-military-surplus-catalogs.html
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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.
Where Military Surplus Items Come From
Fans of genuine military
surplus items might be curious to know where the products sold by
reputable physical and online retailers come from. The source of many
of these products are local army bases, who usually inform retailers
of an upcoming bid, and send them catalogs of the items for bidding.
Retailers also get information on available surplus items from the
Department of Defense Surplus Sales office.
Military surplus products
are often sold in auctions on an “as is, where is” basis. This
means that buyers cannot complain about a defective product once they
have purchased it. However, bidders are given the chance to inspect
all the items available at the auction before the bidding begins.
While product defects may
not be acceptable with other commodities, such flaws could totally be
preferable for military surplus buyers. Unless the defective goods
are deemed totally worthless, product defects could lend to a
military surplus item's authenticity, which many end customers look
for. A product without utilitarian value may be sold as memorabilia,
something which collectors and true military product fans might want
to have.
End customers who prefer
to receive non-defective products will be glad to know that military
surplus retailers do perform some repair work on selected products to
make them usable again. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that
military products are made with the highest quality standards and
specifications. As such, even used, repaired items remain of high
quality.
Tips for Buying Military Apparel Online
The internet
may have made shopping more convenient and even affordable, but online shopping
is not without its risks. Therefore, if you're looking to buy BDU undershirts,
unit t-shirts, balaclavas, and other military apparel from web-based sellers,
you need to double check everything and be extra careful before giving out any
personal information. With countless fraudsters lurking in cyberspace, you
should keep the following safety tips in mind:
Find
Reliable Retailers
Whether
you're looking for cargo pants or special forces bandanas, always look for
reputable online stores by getting recommendations from people you trust. Since
you're already logged-in, you might as well read through the feedback page or
reviews made by previous customers regarding the sellers you're considering.
Check the
Website
A good way to
identify a reliable store is by looking for a consumer safety policy in their
website's homepage. Look for contact details as well, especially a legitimate
physical address and phone number. Reputable stores would want you to be able
to reach them in case you have problems with their products.
Protect
Your Account Information
Never give your credit card information to untrusted
sites. Don't give it to sites offering to store your account details, saying
that it would be easier for you if you don't have to input anything with each
purchase. Remember that once a website enters and saves your credit information
in its system, it could be stolen by hackers or identity thieves.
“I Want You”: Military Surplus Goods for Sale
Maintaining
an army is actually a fairly expensive obligation and there are times
when the ruling government has to do away with huge amounts of
hardware to cut costs down. This is one reason why surplus goods from
the military exist. Regardless if they're expensive or not, it would
be a waste to see such items end up in a garbage dump, provided that
they're still in good working condition.
For
some people, the word surplus
has a lot of connotations, especially since the surplus that they
know of are store merchandise that didn't sell well or were too
damaged to have any significant retail value. For others, however,
military surplus goods are a welcome sight. Police agencies, for
instance, rely on military surplus to modernize their equipment;
taking advantage not only of the military-grade quality of the items,
but also of their relatively cheap price compared to brand-new
equipment.
Civilians
provide an interesting customer
base for military surplus as well. Military enthusiasts purchase
these items as part of their hobby, airsoft players obtain and wear
military uniforms to add character to their matches, and film
producers need these surplus items as props for their movies.
However, the circulation of these items amongst the population is
carefully regulated; functional weapons, ammunition, and even body
armor are mostly prohibited from being sold.
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