What Military Surplus Do You Want for Christmas?

It’s that time of year, and meaning it’s time to decide what military surplus you want want for Christmas.  We’ve got a whole list of stuff you can buy for your loved ones (or for yourself!) to show how much you care, and show support for our troops too.  Let’s get started! Military Uniform – [...]

Breath Just Fine With a Gas Mask

The origins of a gas mask go back to the first millennium AD, but it was really in the 20th century that the gas mask was fully developed. The U.S. first began using the gas mask when a scientist made his own version after an alleged chlorine gas attack on British soldiers during World War [...]

Oakley Boots Worn in Terminator Salvation

Oakley may be best-known for its sunglasses, but recently Oakley boots have gained popularity.  This attention drawn to Oakley boots was spurned with the release of the motion picture Terminator Salvation. Oakley has been around longer than most people realize — it was founded in 1975.  It began by making motocross handle grips, and later [...]

Cool Military Sunglasses

When you think of military sunglasses, the design that comes to mind is probably Aviator sunglasses.  Although some soldiers do use Aviators, they don’t tend to be very practical for their uses.  So now we look to some of the sunglasses that are more common on the battlefield. There are several companies that make sunglasses [...]

The Medic Bag – More Helpful Than You Think

The only thing worse than getting injured on the battlefield is being attended to by a medic without his medic bag.  The handy bag worn by medics has served our country well over the past century and has aided in saving many soldiers’ lives. If you’re a male medic, you might be hesitant at using [...]

Stay in Style With a Military Beret

We’ve all seen a military beret, but why does the military wear it?  The hat sure has a unique design, so it must serve some special purpose.  There’s also a special forces group named after the hat (the Green Berets), so the hat has obviously a decent level of importance in the military. The military [...]

Three Great Military Gifts for Christmas

‘Tis the season at Best Military Surplus, so we’re taking a look at some great military gifts that are Christmas-themed. Camo Santa Hat – The most popular character in all of fiction during this time of year is Santa Claus.  What if Santa were a fan of military surplus?  Well he is, of course!  That’s [...]

Make Your Own Military Costume for Halloween

With Halloween coming up, it’s time get a costume ready, so why not dress up with a military costume?  It’s one of the best costumes out there because you can wear the authentic items that real soldiers where. The best part about a military costume is it’s completely customizable.  You can get as much or [...]

Hide in Military Netting

When the camouflage of a soldier’s uniform isn’t enough, a military netting is there to provide protection.  Not the kind of protection that body armor gives a soldier, but the protection of stealth.  Some missions require soldiers to hide from their enemies, and any military surplus that can make them tougher to see helps them. [...]

PASGT Helmet – One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The battlefield is a dangerous place, and the piece of protection that is arguably the most important is the helmet — this being the PASGT helmet for several years. PASGT stands for Personal Armor System for Ground Troops, and the helmet is one of two components of the PASGT system (a ballistic vest being the [...]

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