It's good stuff. Very cheap if you look in the right places, and it's built for a fuckin warzone so it lasts years. Just be careful not to wear fits that make you look like youre on a 'tactical grey man in the corner of Burger King' kinda vibe. Unless you are on that vibe. In which case, respect. Someone has to do it.

  • Ithorian [comrade/them, he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Combat boots last forever, they're heavy as fuck but to get civilian boots that are as tough as they are you have to drop like $300. Military camo is also great, it's made of rip stop fabric and treated with fire removedant so it won't burn.

    I've never found plates at a surplus store but finding stab proof vest is fairly easy. They easily fit under a shirt and supposedly will stop a .22, great for protests.

    As for helmets if you plan on wearing one be sure to train with it on, they are super uncomfortable and can lead to neck problems if worn for a long time without strengthening your neck.

    Another thing you can sometimes find is sunglasses. Oakley and a couple other brands make ones that are rated to stop shrapnel and buck shot. Just make sure you know what you're looking at so you don't get ripped off.

    If you're planning on doing backpacking or other activities that require a lot of gear web vest are perfect, every surplus store has tons of those.

    If anyone has more questions about military gear hit me up, I have a ton of experience.