USMC

[Conker]

A bunch of new stuff I got this weekend... That will help me for my MARSOC kit that's for sure. All real gear of course, USMC issue (or used by Marines even if not issued) except the two backpacks which were purchased from Army guys but they were so cheap I couldn't pass on them.



So basically, it's:
- MOLLE II Tricolor assault pack
- Camelback M.U.L.E. Woodland (got some krylon left, but otherwise like new... that was a deal I couldn't pass!)
- MCUU boonie (a large is still too small for me... dammit)
- 2x heavyweight FROG hoods
- 1x lightweight FROG hood
- Polartec boonie
- Polartec neck gaiter
- OR Crocodile gaiters
- Danners GoreTex 26025 (Missing one lace... dammit. Paracord? lol)
- APECS vest + pants
- FROG shirt + pants
- FROG undershirt
- MCUU blouse
- MICH pads (better than my chinese crap, but I'll eventually get a real MICH some time down the line)
- ??? handcuffs pouch
- 2x MOLLE II frag pouch
- FLC frac pouch
- 3x MSR inline filters for Source WXP 3L
- Surefire HL1 with red LEDs
- Surefire HL1 MOLLE mount
- KAC M203 leaf sight
- 40mm.com M203 vert grip
- MATECH BUIS

(oh and I won't need the M203 grip/M203 leaf sight/MATECH BUIS so feel free to PM me if you want it)

[JohnGol10]

Any chance you'd split with that woodland Camelbak?

Just got a USMC reversible field tarp
http://cgi.ebay.com/MARPAT-Coyote-US...item588ca91ca3

Not as cool as some of the stuff you guys got I know, but still cool IMO.

Think this is my third piece of USMC gear I've bought, first one was the woodland MARPAT/Coyote brown reversible poncho liner and the coyote brown fleece watch cap/toque.

[JohnGol10]

Nah, it qualifies for the thread.

Looks cool though, but I think the CB part is actually the liner.

Originally Posted by JohnGol10

but I think the CB part is actually the liner.

?

Talking about the tarp? It is reversible woodland MARPAT one side, the other is Coyote Brown, that's the tarp no liner.

[JohnGol10]

I'm sort of confused about the reversible part, you mean it goes from woodland MARPAT to CB?

[Conker]

Yes. One side CB, one side MARPAT. Two sides total

[JohnGol10]

Lol. Thanks for dumbing it down.

My USMC gear. Not going for a USMC collection or impression like you guys, just buying this stuff for work.

CB Fleece watchcap
MOLLE II Waist Pack
Reversible CB/MARPAT Poncho Liner
Reversible CB/MARPAT Field Tarp


Waist pack is the perfect size to carry a USGI poncho(improvised shelter) and poncho liner rolled up.




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[Vince]

Been actually thinking about picking up one of these tarp for hiking. Most of the time I go without a tent and just set up a shelter somewhere.

Tried it yet Mike?

Tarp just arrived in the mail today.

So far it's looking like it would be really good. Large size, I like that theres snaps along the edge on the tarp so you can snap ends together. It's light and packs up fairly small.

[bakercompany]

I've got one of those tarps. They're not bad. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed in the toughness:weight ratio; it's made of ultra thin MARPAT nylon ripstop (70D maybe?) with blackout coating laminated on the back to make it water resistant. This greatly increases the weight, and doesn't seem as durable as some of the other materials Duro is producing in Multicam for mil tarps.

Speaking of sweet USMC kit....how about an ILBE Corpsman Assault Pack for $99?

http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com...015355377.html

Quite a few USMC goodies on the site, actually.

[megaman]

Does anyone have any info on this stuff? Apparently it's called Snowpat and was trialed with marines but they never adopted it. This is the only pic i can find of it and would like to get a set of it if there is any available.

[Conker]

Yes it was adopted! Just not widely, it's only issued for winter/mountain training then the Corps usually takes it back (while most gear will stay with the Marine until he gets out of the Corps).

I posted some pics a few pages ago. It's indeed Snow MARPAT. Very hard to find... a set usually goes for about 300$ and I've only ever seen it in med-red and med-long. Look up eBay... If you do have that amount of money for this item, PM me. I know a guy in France that has one for sale.

[megaman]

Awesome thanks for the help.

At the moment i don't have the cash for it but now that i know where to look I'll probably pick some up for next year if i can find some then.

EDIT*

A team mate found this stuff and it's a hell of alot cheaper. Possibly not the same cut but still looks pretty rad.
http://www.techmarkentinc.com/page656.html