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Thursday 6 June 2013

It Makes Sense To Buy From A Military Surplus Store

By Lora Jones


Many people notice the quantity of Army apparel that is worn on their local construction site. There is a good reason behind this, and it doesn't mean that the Corps of Engineers are now building apartment blocks. It is merely that the average construction worker appreciates how hard wearing the clothing is. As a consequence they buy a lot of their work clothes from a military surplus store.

Take the boots for example. They have been designed to take a lot of punishment. The Army spend an awful lot of time in boots, so they have to be durable as well as offering the wearer some comfort. Those working on a construction site also have similar needs, and they don't mind if they are not to the latest approved pattern.

It is surprising the amount of thought and testing that goes into clothing used by the armed forces. The materials used are often strong yet lightweight. Harder wearing areas such as knees and elbows often have double thickness material. The material itself is often a tight weave, so this will make it largely windproof.

Gloves are something else to consider. People want gloves that will either keep their hands warm or provide protection, preferably both. Yet they also don't want them big and bulky, so that they become impractical to use, these are exactly the same requirements that the Army has.

The armed forces have to operate in a wide range of terrains and environments. As a consequence they can face some of the harshest weather conditions known to man. So it is understandable that their bad weather clothing will be good. All of these items are finding a new market outside of the existing military uses.

Even those with a hobby, such as a hiker, can benefit from these outlets. They too need rugged footwear, and they also want any rain wear to be functional but lightweight. All of these needs have been developed for the armed forces.

Footwear and clothing are just the tip of the iceberg for the keen hiker. Think of navigation, their map will probably be carried in a map case. They will either be using a compass or a handheld GPS unit. Maybe they are also carrying a lightweight tent with them. All of these items are available at affordable prices at your local outlet.

Tools are something else that are popular purchases. Once again they have to be robust enough to withstand a wide range of environments. They also have to be functional. Companies with contracts to supply the Armed Forces spend time and effort making sure that the equipment or clothing will ideally suit the purpose for which it is intended.

As a consequence more and more people are seeing the worth of shopping at a military surplus store. There are now people from all walks of life shopping there, in much the same way that there are people from different backgrounds serving in the forces. These items are not faulty, they are just extra to requirement as something uprated has come along and taken their place.




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