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AZ_HalfAZN t1_itjod8t wrote

Excuse my ignorance but aren’t these supplied to you for your deployments? I’m sure ever one customized things but you have to buy your own bags? Did I read that wrong?

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coldfootwpulses t1_itjx6s7 wrote

with exception of a few pieces of garments that are worthy (gortex jacket for wet weather, combat pants which i kept), most military supplies are well below the "good" standard. "will sustain life but not morale" is their MO.

edit: you must return the gortex stuff (or you'll be charged a lot of money - $500 plus per piece). combat pants you get to keep after deployment.

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AZ_HalfAZN t1_itjy2rp wrote

I’m confused by that but hard to know everything in life. There’s just so much wording thrown around for mil spec quality. I guess Goruck would be an example. I just assumed we were outfitting our soldiers with the best of the best.

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coldfootwpulses t1_itk1cqo wrote

oh no. military standard issued stuff is at best average. most of them are usable for infantry or noncombat personnel. some are downright terrible in quality. the military will never contract goruck or oakley to make anything.

the special ops i worked with did have better equipment. but even they liked to use their own gears sometimes. the seals get whatever they want.

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AZ_HalfAZN t1_itkaepm wrote

I find that disappointing to hear. Thank you for sharing that though.

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