Official Mil/surplus Thread

[robbie]

I like military surplus gear.

It is quite versatile and can be mixed into various looks for different results.

basically i'd like this to maybe be a resource similar to jets LVC thread, or the rrl thread to help out the inevidible influx of 'i'm looking for a peacoat' or 'where can i get an m-65' type threads that start to spring up during F/W.

also, its a chance for folks to show off surplus gear they have.

I don't have much, but am pretty fond of my m-65.

I have an m51 fishtail i could post detail pics of if anyone was interested.

I see a ton of boot/shoe pics on waywt.

anyhow, lets see what you kids got [exclamation point]

 

[ppllzz]

edit the thread title to make it look more official, eg use capital letters and maybe a colon

 

[Jekyll]

Urbane Warrior Steez: The Official MIL-SURP Threak!!!1!

 

[toothsomesound]

Friend of mine at school has a beautiful pair of military issue shorts that I might steal from him. He also has double breasted coat that is pretty ******* bad ass, it has some ridiculous shiny gold buttons on it though.

 

[Johnny Sneakers]

I have a double-breasted full length peacoat from 1961 I got at a thrift. It's got the bright buttons and it's a bit too big though. I'm also not sure if I like it down to my calves.

 

[Superb0bo]

Good thread idea robbie.

Anyone have recommendations for good mil surplus sites? Im looking for m-65 cargos/field trousers or similar european pants from the same era or ww2.

I got a lot of stuff myself, mostly swedish, but some US like m-48 fish tail parka (without lining though, otherwise its worth a fortune, still probably worth a buck), m-51 cargo pants, and m-65 fish tail parka.

 

[k4ppah]

That outfit reminds me of some Taxi Driver steeze, robbie. I like it.

 

[stylo 9000]

This is a good thread idea. Some mil. surplus suppliers: http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/ http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ http://www.thehock.com/ - where I used to get all my Civil Air Patrol supplies I personally own a pair of speed lace combat boots and a pair of jungle boots (too big

). Footwear is about all I can repurpose from the typical BDU uniform. A lot of my favorite fits are also composed in part of vintage military clothing. To wit: http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...&postcount=386 http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...&postcount=780 http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...&postcount=442 http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...ostcount=16052 http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...postcount=2917 http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...postcount=6926 Edit to add that I've got my eye on a couple of awesome coats. http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...=bjktun01&ST=2 http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...U=092105C&ST=2

 

[Vernon-Dozier]

Good idea for a thread. I just posted this in the J Crew thread regarding their new fatigue jacket with comparisons to the Canadian military uniform it was designed from.

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=335

 

[Vernon-Dozier]

Here's a good reference site for Vietnam era military uniforms. Awhile back some dude on hypercollective was sporting some vintage 'Nam boots that looked about as good as the W+H service boots - and he probably bought them for $20 on ebay.

http://david.brubakers.us/Vietnam/index.html

 

[JustinW]

Great idea for a thread. I sometime wear:

• French army double-buckle leather boots
  
• Israeli/Portuguese gym boots (like a Converse All-Star with a tread)
  
• German army grey-green parka (warm, well fitting and looks great) with national flag patches removed.

 

[sayocean]

I'm in love with my USMC ILBE assault pack. Design by Arc'Teryx, built by Propper Int, these F***ers will last a lifetime.

 

[theom-]

Saw this. What do you guys think? It looks like it could be a nice light jacket. http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...SKU=Liner&ST=2

 

[Vernon-Dozier]

Originally Posted by AndrewRyanWallace

Friend of mine at school has a beautiful pair of military issue shorts that I might steal from him.

Ok you have to get the scoop on those shorts and report back in with details.

 

[JustinW]

French army shorts are reasonably slim fitting, if a little short for my liking.