Gift Idea – Military Blanket

If you’re still searching for a gift for that difficult person on your list, look no further: a military blanket is perfect for anyone who loves military surplus. Soldiers on the field have to stay warm so they can be alert and so their body can fully function.  Because of this, they need the warmest [...]

Military Poncho – Don’t Let Rain Ruin Your Day

The military poncho has been field-tested by soldiers since the American Civil War.  It’s a popular military surplus item that brings its wearer happiness on those cloudy, rainy days. The U.S. military did not invent the poncho, but it did make it a dependable item to keep its soldiers dry during wet days.  The original [...]

Planning A Camping Adventure This Life?

Camping and the military have always had a sort of connection.  Soldiers have been sleeping in tents, sleeping backs, cots, hammocks, using backpacks, survival gear for as long as they have been around.  Whenever I do something, I like to jump in 100% and not hold back, whether that is playing a video game or [...]

Choose Your Knife Sheath From Our Top 5

Here we go!  We’ve checked out all companies that sell knife sheaths and have narrowed them down to the five best.  Let’s get things rolling, starting with Raine. #5 – Raine, Inc. The ultimate knife sheath supplier.  If there exists a certain sheath style, this company has it.  Offering sheaths for fixed blades, folding blades, ACU [...]

Steiner Military Binoculars: Not Just for the Military

Although binoculars in some form or another have been around for over 100 years, they still provide a means of acquiring visual intelligence for military personnel around the world.  The company that makes the actual binoculars used by the military is Steiner Germany.  Steiner military binoculars have been made for over 60 years, so they’re a [...]