Marpat - Propper, Tru Spec or Parkland
 

I've been running around today looking for Marpat's BDU set that I am going to need in the weekend but however I found a used REAL issue USMC Marpat blouse but I dont have a size on the pants. I am looking for an alternative brand of pants that will go with the blouse. What do you prefer guys. I heard TruSpec fades in 3 washings. is this true? Thanks

Yes, My Tru-Spec faded after the first washing. I have a pair of Propper pants and they've held up. Never tried Parkland, but I have seen it and their Marpat looks pretty crisp in the colors. You could try Dave's in New West, they have both Propper and Tru-Spec, at least they did when I was there last month.

I owned the parkland marpat for a while and sold it to my sniper....he has never had a problem with it....just the usual complaints about it being a little heavy so not really a bdu you want to wear in the summer...but good none the less

The Parkland fCADPAT fabric is way too thick I find. If you wear it during the summer you will be hurting. Better off with the issue CAD or the Frontenac ones.

Parkland is crap IMHO. Propper is my favorite so far, but I have yet tried nor seen everything out there.

Yes..propper all the way..

Thanks. Now I have to stay away from Tru-Spec Brand. I might have to double check on Dave's because the last time I was there was all they have in stock was the Tru-Spec brand.

Yep I might go for the Parkland if I cant find a Propper Brand. I like something thick specially the pants to be thorn proof. Thorny plants is pretty abundant in the place where we play.

Nonetheless. Thanks for the inputs

Don't forget AA (American Apparel) MarPat....

That's actually issue. He's looking for an aftermarket pair. I really, really doubt he can find an issued pair of pants of his size for the weekend.

Another flame for Parklands, overly thick & very itchy I found. Overall opinion, f*ckin garbage.

Thanks BC_K for that input but if I cant find a Propper brand before the weekend I am going to purchase the Parkland brand and live with itching crotch 8) By the way aside from Dave's is there anymore local store you know around?

Issue and E-bay for the win... You'd be suprised what you can find.

Propper doesn't make non-issue MARPAT for civis thats where eBay comes in for the USGI stuff.

Dave's by far surpasses anything that other stores have. If your set on MARPAT check Dave's to see if there is any used/repo MARPAT.

Yep called the other surplus stores today and yes they dont carry Propper brand of Marpat and they dont make a civy version:cry: I guess Tru-Spec and Parkland is my option. If I get lucky I might find a used in my size at Dave's. Well thanks guys. :salute:

Please reconsider your decision. I would not wish the Tru-spec MARPAT on my worst enemy. That's how much I hate it. Are you sure eBay is not an option for you? Trust me, you will be happier with the issue stuff in the long run.