Surplusapalooza!

Surplusapalooza! Howdy Folks! Believe it or not, I have made a few more Military Surplus purchases. I will for evermore refer to these videos as Surplusapalooza videos!
Make sure you check out Renaissance Marines channel for AWESOME Surplus "Deals And Finds"! / @renaissancemarinetv3536
Humanitarian Daily Ration Information Link: www.mreinfo.com/other-us-rati...
Link For Humanitarian Ration Cases: amzn.to/486cqN0

[@choossuck7653]

RIP TOBY KEITH 🙏🙏🙏

[@hagman1077]

Greetings from WV- It looks like you got some good stuff there. Im also an old school vet and a huge fan of good used mil surplus at a good price. The used stuff is way better than the Chinese knock off crap they are making these days. Those MRE's are interesting. I still have un-opened MRE's from the early 2000's and 3 complete MSS sleep systems. Good stuff here- thanks for sharing-

[@boonedockery7220]

I've done a good bit of camping and hiking all over WV. I love the state! Best of luck with future surplus finds!

[@ricksilver7398]

That spills bury chest rig looks like it would be an awesome flotation device with a few additions to a few waterproof bag inserts

[@ricksilver7398]

Back rig

[@boonedockery7220]

That would work great to keep your pack afloat and you could use it to ford/cross water obstacles.

[@robertmiller9142]

I love the pants that you eshowed and would love to gett a pair like them as I am an avid outdoors man and have gotten very cold also the mits and liners along with the shelter halves actually all of the things that you have shown as for the jacket the flap in question is called a groin flap and it has two uses the first is to keep the jacket pulled down and the second is to help protect the groin while jumping in most of them it was usually padded in the originals was far as what I know of them.

[@ozzybwild]

That's a british PLCE bergen yoke. With the PLCE bergen rucksacks there's two sizes - medium and large. Unlike most other systems, those sizes describe the length of your spine and NOT the size of the ruck. One is longer and one is shorter (regarding the shoulder strap length and the inside frame), there is little to no difference in volume. That way you pick the "right" ruck for you by spine length / user size unlike for example medium and large ALICE where you pick the size of ruck by the amount of gear you want to put into them. Sadly, you often get the surplus PLCE bergens without the side pouches or if you get them, they often are reproductions that miss the upper and lower quick release buckles and are made of way thinner fabric. The originals have rather thick fabric (at least 1000 denier by the feels of it) and always the two zippers on the sides and two quick release ITW fastex female buckles (3/4 inch) as well as two male ones (3/4 inch) right on top of them on the top side of the pouch. On the bottom side there's a set of two ITW fastex female buckles (3/4 inch) as well as a vertical webbing strip sewn to the pouch with a male and female buckle (3/4 inch) to strap additional gear to the pouch itself. The yoke is a separate piece that I have so far only seen sold separately and they have two about one meter (~40inch) webbing straps with male fastex connectors (3/4 inch) on both ends (one sewn fast, the other adjustable) which often are missing (I bought several yokes cheaply and disassembled one for parts to sew myself the missing straps with some webbing bought seperately). The yoke also has a waist belt sewn to it that has 1 inch male and female ITW fastex buckles. For the pouches you can determine whether they are british PLCE bergen ones by checking the zippers: on these, the zippers are directed so, that you shove the metal "shoe" into the connector at the bottom and then move the slider up where it stays after zipped shut, on BOTH sides. On other bergen systems the zippers can point downwards or one pointing upwards and one pointing downwards (Berghaus retail bergens, I think). Also there's a dutch bergen that may have a different zipper size? I am not sure about that, but remember there were some compatibility issues with the different bergen ruck systems.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Very Much For Sharing All This Valuable Information! I deeply appreciate it!!!!

[@ozzybwild]

@@boonedockery7220You're very welcome. I really enjoy your videos. Regards and best wishes from germany!

[@OhioScot]

A really good place up my way here in Ohio is Forest City Supply in Cleveland. They've got a ton of UPC camo for what I think is a reasonable price. They're on eBay and they also have a storefront.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Shelter half comes with the one rope three poles and five tent stakes…so a complete pup tent is times two for a total of ten stakes …Us Army February 81 myself.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You For Posting This!

[@jelkel25]

OK, the harness in OD green is from British PLCE webbing and the pouches from a British Bergen. The OD green stuff is harder to find these days but you might be able to pick up a Bergen from a less scrupulous surplus dealer in OD green as they sell the side pouches separately from the Bergen. The Para Smock, in the 80s you had a surplus dealer in London (still there) called Silverman's. He used to reproduce items that were popular at the time, the Para Smocks were extremely hard to get because the Paras refused to give theirs up so no surplus. So Para Smocks, 58 Pattern webbing was very popular at the time, 44 Pattern webbing, especially the canteens, cups and bottle pouches, another thing more elite regiments refused to give up. These reproduced items were known as Silverman's Specials. I've had a few of his items over the years and they were generally not too bad with one or two exceptions. A nice little find there as i don't think Silverman has been doing the reproduction kit for a good few years now.

[@boonedockery7220]

This Is Awesome Information! Thank You For Sharing It!!!!

[@elizabeththompson4424]

I got some old Parka Pants and the USAF Medium Mittens (no trigger finger) got the Parka as well like we had in the USAF back in the 1980's have yet to use them here in Indiana... these things are WARM! I got the GoreTex Bivy and stuff it in a Chem Suit bag use it with whatever sleeping bag I got Humanitarian Meals are scaled down MRE's, less calories the local Food Pantry sometimes hands these out but not for over a year now it's ALL TOMATO based... GACK! but the acid in Tomato keeps longer thought there was a MEAT version... anyway... GACK!

[@boonedockery7220]

Sounds like you've got some nice surplus kit! I think I'll use everything in the humanitarian rations minus the main entrees due to the GACK FACTOR! Hahahahaaaaa!!!!

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

i really do believe the MSS temp ratings now. i have been using my green patrol bag and black inner, in below 30° F no tent no tarp in cold wind, i stay toasty warm. and that is in boxers and t shirt. even a light puffy was too warm in there. i wear a thin ear hat also sometimes but usually use the hoods, reversed, as i sleep on left side mostly and they can cover you up. those bags are amazing. can't imagine wearing the clothes with it lol!

[@boonedockery7220]

I'd say dampness for the first couple hours after getting out making for a very uncomfortable winter morning.

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

the only thing i enjoy more than my own gear addiction is watching other people indulge in theirs. 😂

[@boonedockery7220]

Hello, My Name Is John.... I Am A Surplusoholic......

[@crowstudios300]

Those insulated pants sure would be a welcome friend in a freezing tree-stand. I'm interested to hear more about why an airborne smock was being reproduced so soon after it went out of regular production...the only thing that came to mind was like airsoft/laser tag or maybe a film perhaps. Hard to say but the answer might arrive!

[@boonedockery7220]

The pants feel like they are heated. As soon as you put them on it feels like your wrapping yourself up in and electric blanket. I still haven't received any comments explaining the "reproduction" smock. In 1988 there should have been a lot of surplus smocks around (even never issued smocks). I suspect that they were produced for another military organization/unit. That felt the pattern/design was superior for a particular area of operation to DPM. Having been 16 years since issued, the original smocks had already been sold to the surplus market. I remember Brother Val telling me that men in his unit bought Alice packs with their own money to use instead of the MOLLE packs. Millions of Alice packs produced but none in inventory to issue after 15 years.

[@rsm_me171]

ipouches are 90 pattern olive bergen side pouches will fit any uk bergen

[@leeH-89]

Those side pouches, are usually called, Rocket pockets, and they usually 10 L , a pieces ... The Burgen they go on is usually the , P.L.C.E .. There is two versions, the tall , and the short version .. The Irish and the Dutch, issue them as well , but they have different names , for the them... I can go in to more detail if you need.. My Mother, GOD rest her soul, was born and raised in Wales, so I had and have family members, in the military in the UK... Well I'll stop waffling/ Rambling on.. GOD BLESS you and your family... BLESS AMERICA, UK , And GOD BLESS US ALL... GOD BLESS and take care...

[@boonedockery7220]

Sorry for the delay in replying! Thank you for the information! I found a couple Burgan's on eBay at good prices, however the shipping almost triples the price. I've had the blessing to be able to visit the UK and Ireland. Beautiful Countries! They had some great surplus stores to! May GOD Bless You And Yours AND Deliver Us From The Evil That Infests This World!

[@leeH-89]

You are good, Sorry I didn't respond back to you, as well , just saw , that you respond back, I'll say my phone, (YT) Had unsubscribed me , more than just one time, and you're not the only one , with this problem... Yes the the Shipping cost , is un real , unreasonable ... Thank you for the BLESSINGS... And , yes please LORD , protect us and BLESS US from the evils of this world!!!!

[@jason-oh6qr]

Great content as always sir. Thank you

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@darkcorsair247]

that denison smock woaah... i need to get me one haha thanks for the video!!!

[@boonedockery7220]

I love that smock!

[@evanhawk2574]

I did same regret when I sold my skeep😢system & recently replaced it

[@evanhawk2574]

I have 2 types Sumer bags,& agree with you on that carrier. Black cost more SUV's more

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Love the surplus find videos...

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks, I'm sure I'll have another in a couple months....😅😆😄👍

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

Great video brother I'm working on useing a us sustainment pouch with a harness as as a small patrol pack for a day

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Get 4 D rings. Use the PALS tabs to secure them and a couple of cargo straps through the rings. Can you sew? Add hooks.

[@boonedockery7220]

Great Idea!

[@boonedockery7220]

Excellent!

[@ricksilver7398]

If you find crumbs in the foot box it's been used.

[@boonedockery7220]

There were none! I really lucked out with this find!

[@mattbrown5511]

The Bergin pouch system is an awesome piece of kit. I saw one at a surplus store me. It was severely over-priced. I'm happy you found one at an affordable price.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks Brother!

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Where does this guy live? I want to hit that flea market!

[@FrankMuchnok]

Occasionally you find a seller that doesn't know the going price for an item and you get an "Incredible Deal". That doesn't mean every buyer can match it. Somebody basically calling you a liar over a price just shows their ignorance. Please don't let the trolls influence your reporting. It's like negotiating with terrorists. We'd like to hear prices paid as well as what the current "going rate" is from other sources. Thanks John.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks Brother! I will show the prices next time.

[@geanhitchcock1170]

they look like uk side pouche and yoke if you can see nsn number if you type that in should give you those details. each pouch should be 10 litres and you can also run just one. no chest strap. the camo is dpm and i think that smock is a copy

[@jamesh1641]

Cool stuff. I really wish you’d add chapter markers. You go into so much detail on items I’m not interested in.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'll try to figure out how to do that.

[@jamesh1641]

You do some good stuff.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@hoss5852]

Those pants would be a great add to my vehicle winter pack.

[@boonedockery7220]

They are amazingly warm!

[@timturrell1241]

Used the shelter system when I was in, but would be interested in seeing your video on using a poncho/shelter half set-up. Thanks for your fun and informative videos.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'll probably play with it late Spring/Early Summer and will post a video.

[@nathanexplosion1021]

Great video

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! Glad you enjoyed it

[@rsm_me171]

and no the buckles are supposed to be at the bottom of the pouches to pull the pouch in tight

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you for all of the comments! They are very much appreciated!

[@TAVAAR7]

Those are some nice finds and, guessing on prices, good scores too. 😁

[@boonedockery7220]

You got that right!

[@alphanumeric1529]

Brub, we need those prices. Let the haters hate. We need the data.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'll add them in the future. The puffy pants were $15, the FLCs were $7, the Denison Smock was $30, the Shelter haves were $15 and $20. the Humanitarian Rations were $5. the Sleeping bag was $30. The compression bag was $20.

[@jorgebuzzi940]

A la parte de atrás del smock, que pasa entre las piernas se le llama "cola de castor". Y el smock es una reproducción, un smock de ese estilo, original, cuesta cerca de 1000 dolares.

[@boonedockery7220]

¡Gracias! ¡Agradezco la información que proporcionaste!

[@jamesowens2781]

Thanks I shop sportsman guide a lot

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Try Colemans in PA

[@boonedockery7220]

Coleman's is better than Sportsman's Guide IMHO.

[@boonedockery7220]

I have had a few issues with Sportsman's Guide. Receiving items that were not what was pictured or advertised. I would rate their customer service at 75%.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@boonedockery7220 I pretty much quit buying from SG when the original owner passed and they started labeling things as "surplus" or genuine issue that wasn't... and their shipping costs got to be outrageous.

[@boonedockery7220]

I use to. I have have had a few issues receiving items that were not what was pictured or advertised. i.e. a New USMC Issued Hydration Bladder System clearly labeled Made In CHINA. I've had negative experiences with their customer service as well. I will continue to shop with them, but I usually try other sites first. 98% of my purchases from Sportsman's guide are Surplus items.

[@user-rz9kk7sm1c]

The side pouches go to the Sabre 45 If you want to sell the I’ll but them 😂

[@boonedockery7220]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@user-rz9kk7sm1c]

Also in Ohio (Newark) Where is the flea market you go to

[@terryqueen3233]

I honestly don't know how anyone could throw you any kind of hate because you absolutely love this stuff and know it. I guess it takes all kinds in this world the good and the bad and stupid. Those mittens with the strings on them that go from arm to arm well we used to call them idiot mittens when I was way younger, you may remember that and again you may not be old enough to remember that at any rate that was some good-looking nostalgic stuff you had their and I did subscribe to the channel you were speaking of. Thanks again have a wonderful day and may God bless

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you Brother! If nothing else I receive a wide range of comments on my videos 99% of them are great. Many are incredibly informative and I have learned a lot from them. Then there is the 1% ..... How pathetic of a life they must live if they have to be hateful jerks to justify their existence. God Bless You Brother!

[@terryqueen3233]

@@boonedockery7220 Amen to the 1% brother

[@electron1343]

have you ever found STANAG duramags at surplus stores or is that not a thing. Also cool video i like your channel.

[@boonedockery7220]

I have rarely seen magazines at any of the places I frequent. The ones I have seen weren't worth purchasing.

[@brookofcherith]

Hey brother love your video. I'm always into surplus finds also. And I am in ohio too. Is the indoor fleamarket you spoke of glens surplus in Shelby Ohio? I love to get down there once in a while.thank you for putting out good material. Brook of Cherith..

[@boonedockery7220]

No, the one I purchased the bulk of the items from was in Lancaster.

[@brookofcherith]

@@boonedockery7220 ow ok thanks Lancaster is about a 2 hrs drive for me. Is there any meet ups for youtbers in Ohio? Or do most of them happen through pathfinder?

[@jerrybolvin1169]

I would like to know more about smocks the German are nice but can’t find it anywhere for a fair price

[@boonedockery7220]

I own a reproduction German WWII Oakleaf Smock I paid $75.00 for. I feel it was well worth the price!

[@geanhitchcock1170]

i wish we still had surplus storesmost over here do cilvilian based kit in camo which is china made trash. most of the uk surplus ends up in the ukraine and either is used or sold on ebay over there to fund stuff.

[@boonedockery7220]

Golly, It's been almost 20 years since I visited the UK and I was very impressed with the Surplus Shops! I'm sorry to hear The UK is suffering the same Surplus Drought as the US.

[@daviddavenport2510]

Great video John. Gotta get together soon.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks, and Yes We Do!

[@danieljones1981]

I got some humanitarian aid packs from a store. There was no heating mechanism.. wtf

[@boonedockery7220]

I know, right?????

[@jorgebuzzi940]

Lo que muestras en el minuto 30:00, los dos pouch color verdes junto al yoke, corresponden a una mochila Británica, la PLCE de 120 litros.

[@boonedockery7220]

¡Gracias!

[@ricksilver7398]

LBE vest. Have you tried a butt pak on one? I'm curious how comfortable it would be. Bought one for $10. But LBE vest was to small for me to try out, and I am not a huge person. 5'9 - 190 lbs. Chest 44 inches. The ad said it was adjustable, but straps were factory sewn with no adjustment

[@boonedockery7220]

I've purchased 3 so far and from what I've found is that they are very adjustable. The belt is not very ridged and might not support a traditional butt pack. I believe one of the MOLLE waist packs would work well but it would take up more real estate than a traditional butt pack. I will be playing with the back straps. I think I have an idea that will support and lift the belt in the back to support a heavier load and be more comfortable. I will be posting a video once I've got it figured out (I will also cover adjusting the rig). I'll be posting a TAPs video soon. I really like that rig for multiple purposes and I've modified a couple of mine in was I think improves upon the design. You and I are close to the same size. I'm 5'9" 200lbs and 48" chest (I won't comment on my waist 😅😆😄).

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Is your item an LBV 88 or a MOLLE 2 fighting load carrier? The MOLLE 2 rig will accept the waist pack but there's no way for the shoulder harness to hook up to the actual waist pack for support. Same with the U.S. butt packs. The butt packs are pretty much for LC 2 system.

[@tolik5929]

Even reproductions can be worth buying , because of the design , like the German M31 mess kit .

[@boonedockery7220]

Agreed Completely! There are several German WWII reproduction items I would love to have. Masterpieces in engineering and design!

[@tolik5929]

The Soviet VDV mess kit is a great one for day trips , I have two , unfortunately , because of current events , they have gone way up in price , was lucky to get them before that . @@boonedockery7220

[@taylorfreeman5504]

I’m searching for 100 or 200 round saw pouches in Ocp scorpion or multicam. Any ideas?

[@boonedockery7220]

Good Luck! The 200 round pouches are getting more and more scarce... eBay would be my recommendation, but even if you find one it'll be pricey.

[@pcoldmanjustinrobertson2490]

we Wiggy,s sleeping bags dude

[@boonedockery7220]

I owned a Wiggy's extreme cold weather bag and one of the Multicam Sleep Systems. The pack size was MASSIVE The sleep system took up 90% of the pack main compartment. I sold both of them. The ones I had were great for car camping but not backpacking.

[@ricksilver7398]

Are there any good places to recommend to getting and browsing surplus online?

[@boonedockery7220]

These are a few places I've ordered from and are great to work with. They don't sponsor me (I don't accept sponsors) I just think they are great shops to do business with. glennsarmysurplus.com/ www.fortbraggsurplus.us/ armysurpluswarehouselexington.com/

[@ricksilver7398]

@boonedockery7220 appreciate your response. Being near the Blueridge mountains and all the hikers and campers, you would think this would be a premo spot to have a surplus store, but we have nothing. I guess the liberal government wants it that way, fear of militias forming and training. Who knows, but it's sad to not be able to get anything that is proven, tough, and cheap gear that can take the abuse of the mountains. Thx again

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

​@@ricksilver7398The folks you get out there are mainly college students. For them it's all about ultra light or trending gear. Gear snobs. Anything military would probably trigger them. LOL, their sport of backpacking was started by an ex Royal Marine. And the first thru hiker used surplus gear. Of course, he was familiar with it and that was about all that was available.

[@rsm_me171]

itonly puts them out of reach unless ya know an english man that can get any uk kit lol

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

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[@jorgebuzzi940]

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[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Okay, you did over play the "not telling you how much" thing. Don't really care, your channel so play it as you will. Those rocket pouches are from a first generation British Army Bergen pre DPM. They were available in long and short back. The Bugout Shop in the UK has a few in stock in green-not common these days!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Get ahold of bruce brent0331's friend or brent himself both have an enormous surplus collection and the history to go with it, ya never know they might know something about it, if you havent talked to them already lol.

[@boonedockery7220]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!