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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Military Watches – Made to Resist

As their name implies, military watches are made to be used in armed forces, be it in army, navy or air force. However, it is often seen as a part of casual wear also by civilians nowadays. For military watches what matters most is their sturdiness, precision and durability. Here are some random facts in [...]

Reflective Aviator Sunglasses

Reflective Aviator Sunglasses….and why you need a pair. Every since a photographer snapped General Douglas MacArthur on the beaches of the Philippines, the reflective Aviator Sunglasses became known to the general public.  That was before Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer sported them in Top Gun, and they became a national phenom. The difference between reflective [...]

Flight Gloves – Protection At a Discount

We did an article on flight gloves made by Blackhawk back in January (check it out here), and now we’re looking at Rothco’s design.  Rothco is a producer of all kinds of military surplus, including military uniforms, boots, and gloves.  Rothco has supplied surplus-enthusiasts with gear for over 50 years. Rothco’s flight gloves are very similar [...]

BDU Replacement – Air Force Uniform (ABU)

The new Air Force uniform, called the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU), is the most distinguishable of all the new military uniforms.  This Air Force uniform was announced to the public in 2003 and is currently in the process of being fully instituted into the Air Force.  It will completely replace the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) [...]

BDU Replacement – ODU

The Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) is the Coast Guard’s most recent update to standard-issue uniforms.  The ODU may be the least “flashy” of all the newest uniforms in the U.S. military, but it nonetheless gets the job done. The ODU was introduced in 2004, and was meant to replace the “Undress Duty Uniform.”  The ODU [...]

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