BUY IT BEFORE ITS GONE! Surplus you should own! Part 1

[@DavidCanterbury]

Thank you for your views, I hope you enjoy the content!

[@lateshiaford305]

I'm a 32 year old black woman who loves camping and hiking and making sure my family bug out bags are up to date with everything in them but my family members think I'm crazy they love to throw out that WE DON'T DO THAT phrase and I always look at them like ( ok what are you preparing for because my ammo and food will not be for you ) they say I'm rude for saying that because family should stick together but they still think I'm crazy for have bug out bags and chemical safety things at the ready for my children and husband. We are a military family so that's why they think I'm like this but in my bones I feel S will HTF soon. I love watching your channel because y'all give so much information that's very important to have.

[@nick92028]

The problem these days is the surplus stores are charging more for the old surplus than it would cost to buy civilian stuff made just as good and tough. Because then you can be a the "cool guy" with the old school stuff.

[@syn4057]

I remember when MilSurp was Pennie’s on the dollar. Now it’s equivalent or more.

[@majortree]

That woodland camo certainly brings back memories. I have to agree, it's my favorite camo pattern. Good stuff, Dave!

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Back in the 60s when I grew up military surplus was really the only options available. Most of the stuff I used was from WW2. 😊

[@kevinong1306]

That M81 camo takes me back to the old cammies, PASGT vests, ponchos, and ALICE packs we were issued in the USMC. We were still rocking OD H-harnesses, web belts, mag pouches, and canteen pouches up until the mid-90s, back when we fired our M-16A2 muskets with iron sights. 😉

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

When I was younger I moved to Oregon and I got into the outdoors. But I couldn't afford anything from REI or any of the nice places. The surplus store got me out there. Thank you to the camo store in Salem Oregon.

[@nvpics150]

Got a surplus shovel from the 1950s in the car (Swiss Military). The people who manufactured it would be impressed to know it is still digging fire and bathroom pits in 2024. Also got un-stuck in the snow twice with it

[@renegadearms]

Another very good piece of kit is the medium ruck, it was my favorite pack that was issued to me over my 21 years from 03'-24' before I retired.

[@danielroncaioli6882]

M81 was the pattern I wore and is the pattern I prefer. These new uniform designs are for the birds. I’ll take my trusty old BDUs any day.

[@MrRDVIII]

I used military surplus gear in the 60’s as a boy scout

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Dave. Get stuff while you can. The D.O.D. recently changed how it’s dealing with surplus goods. Ammo cans are no longer going to be sold of to the civilian market anymore. Who knows what’s next.

[@TheAnimal191]

Excellent series! For those extremely budget minded, like myself, I always recommend UCP and a bottle of RIT. While it will never be as cool as M81 or Brushstroke, an extra $3 makes UCP very usable in most woodland environments. Looking forward to the rest of these!

[@bobbieschke599]

Scouting in the 60's we used military surplus all the time, pup tents, canvas, rucks, mummy bags, canteens and boots....... until REI and nylon showed up.......

[@CJ-bb2gs]

Im no stranger to sleeping rough.. But I am these days a weekend car camper.. Until the year 2020 that is.. These days I have 3 kits in my car.. An everyday / car camping kit.. (I basically live out of my car for my job) A survival / get home back pack.. And a Pathfinder drink bottle cook set that ive added to so it is basically a separate smaller survival kit.. Im always on the lookout for new ideas.. Thanks Dave..

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Dave Canterbury!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! Another outstanding video!!👍🏿💯❤️🇺🇸

[@kiwi5162]

First item on my list every day wherever....... is protective eye wear. Great vid. LOVE. PEACE. God Bless

[@Lonewolf259]

Great video Dave. Although I understand all the new, light, tech kit exists out there, I absolutely prefer the ruggedness and utility of Mil Surp gear. Super important. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Alberta!

[@NevadaMirage]

In my time enlisted in the Army we used those NBC bags for everything. They're very versatile and rugged.

[@Fer-De-Lance]

Thank you for sharing, David. I have my dad's old entrenching tool in my truck. He still uses his old ALICE bags.

[@JohnnyBGoode215]

I have picked up surplus gear over the last 40 years that is better quality than much of what's available commercially. The only load bearing gear that I've had to buy commercial are plate carriers and a few molle mag pouches that hold single mags. I like the utility, price, and time tested practicality of surplus. Everything I have has been used in my training and adjusted to suit my preferences. It's great to see a video where the gear is perfect for people on a budget and works. Thanks for sharing your experience and insight. The truth is rare in today's world. I appreciate that. Keep up the good work.

[@Keithjmcc]

Good video thanks man. The surplus shops are drying up around my area but I’ve been collecting for years. The kids growing up, got kick out of having surplus backpacks and jackets, sleeping bag rolls etc.

[@brenth.hillier5796]

As always very instructional show, thank you for keeping it clean so I can watch you with my family, have a wonderful day Sir.

[@scottsevers6194]

I've been a remote area fireman for 20+ years. Most of my gear is military surplus. I love it, it looks after me❤

[@JoeDixon-h9c]

Most of my stuff is pretty much woodland, it is what I used throughout both of my enlistments. U.S.M.C. 1st Btl. 3rd Marines. Glad to have you back on the tube Dave. " Semper Fi!"

[@rangercarterslade8825]

Same! I use all those items. Love woodland because it’s what I wore in service. Another piece I really like and hardly ever see is a sleep system carry bag. The ones I have are woodland and it’s like a cross between an NBC bag and a butt pack. I love the old school medic bag, the combat lifesaver bag which I only have in OD. I do have a few of the late 90s aid bags in woodland that have MOLLE pouches on the sides. I like the CFP 90 ruck but the plastic yoke always seems to break. I’ve rigged it several ways but wish there was a better fix.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

The items I own are a blend of surplus and commercial products. Mix-n'-match.

[@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078]

I love the military surplus stuff!! I have a lot of it. I have an od green extreme cold weather sleeping bag that I had to buy the molle 2 large rucksack to carry it in. It fills up half the pack it's so big!

[@steveday4797]

Great information Dave. I went to Germany in 1979 with the scouts, where we were staying had a local American military base. The local camping stores had plenty of surplus. We all came home with plenty

[@williamolliges2622]

I set up a Medium Alice Pack with all the Molle modifications that I could: Molle waist belt and straps, along with sustainment pouches, all in woodland to match the pack. When I was all strapped in and using it on the trail, I wanted easy access to snivel items as I was walking. I also rigged a neck strap around the top of a molle canteen cover, then I ran the vertical molle straps through the buckles of a second strap. This made a fairly comfortable chest bag for things like trail mix and Copenhagen. While we’re on that subject, the molle grenade pouch holds precisely two cans of dip. I also use several Chem Suit Bags for sleep system needs.

[@JeremyMcCreary-ib7wo]

I'm not sure the exact name of it, but my favorite piece of military surplus gear is the solid black compression sack for the sleep system. That things had compression straps all over it and super heavy duty. I'm a big dude and my sleeping bag use to take up my whole pack, but that compression sack is the only thing that gets it in there there super nice

[@richstone2627]

I bet I have and use all the surplus you're going to show. It's good stuff that works and inexpensive compared to hipster, commercial gear. M81 is coming to an end but the ugly ACU can be dyed with rit dye to different shades of brown and green and works good. Thank you for all you do Dave.

[@alanrice39]

Been using military surplus gear since the early eighties. Still today most of my gear is military surplus. Thanks Dave for this video

[@sotiris_constantinou]

Great video Dave. I got the 2 qts canteen and the trenching tool since 1992. I use them on camping day trips and I got always in my 1994 Pajero (Montero). Those two items served with me onmy army duty 1994-1996. Great gear

[@Barrelsmoke]

I grew up in the 70's, I loved Sonny's Surplus .

[@markottinger]

Good video, I've been using military surplus since I was 10, I started with some m81 bdu trousers and a m81 field jacket. 👍 Love the NBC compression sacks, I use them for everything from NBC suit, gortex rain suit, poncho and liner etc.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hi Dave, M81 Woodland is also my favorite, I live in Michigan and that camo works great here too. Most of my surplus gear is that pattern. The assault pack in M81 has been my Holy Grail for many years. I've had no luck finding one. Great idea adding the shoulder strap to the Molle canteen pouch. Look forward to the next video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robert4027]

I have so many survivors kits my truck will struggle to carry it all... so I decided to burry cashes in secluded locations that I can get to. on foot and keep me going 💪💪💪

[@phaseboundary5323]

Great advice, looking forward to the follow-ups. Weight is a concern, figure when the sauce really hits the fan that it will be what you can carry to sustain life. A comfortable pack budget for an 80Kg adult male might be 15% of body mass, or 12Kg. A lot of sturdy mil surplus was targeted for pack loads well above 15% to be lugged around by infantry ground pounders. And even then, you can find a lot of cast-off gear along the long trail as fatigue sets in and the troop gradually lightens their load to the bare essentials and expends much of their ammo early in the engagement.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I literally just posted my 2qt desert canteen/cover combo on my group along with my dozen year old M81 waist pack. I love the 2qt canteen for field work (tree work, site work, etc...). I used to have the MOLLE II Patrol Pack too. I keep a Vietnam-era E-Tool in my truck

[@ironmikehallowween]

An E-tool is a wonder tool. Thanks for the video

[@WarriorofChrist87]

May our Lord Jesus Christ keep us safe in the coming affliction. Thank God for Mr Canterbury for providing survival education free of charge through KZbin for all of us to lean on. Thankyou Mr Canterbury and God bless your soul.

[@H8FULL1]

Have about a dozen of those NBC bags, Those things come in handy all the time. Keep one in every vehicle.

[@briandishroon9147]

I love my surplus pouches. I also have newer ones but prefer the surplus.

[@AB-zz2yl]

I picked up the 2qrt water bottle system, the stuff sac and etool many years ago whilst serving in the British Army (some purchased & some bartered for), served me well. The stuff sac was that good someone stole it 😮, the etool I passed on when I left, but the 2qrt system followed me out to Australia and now has a permanent slot in my SUV. Still got the spoon from the US mess kit, that thing is tough, you could dig in with it 😂

[@carsontipps7637]

That first backpack you brought out I got for $10 a few weeks ago at a yard sale. Keep your eyes out fellas, you’ll find deals

[@STB-jh7od]

I love the NBC suit bag, always thought they were a great multipurpose bag.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

I've been collecting as much woodland, and UCP surplus gear as possible, because you can RIT dye it or even paint it.

[@alexmagana7006]

Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to share this.

[@ohari1]

A lot of never served "geardos" look at me like I'm stupid for using 80's surplus stuff (some of which I've had since the 80's), it's nice to know I'm not the only one. I have never seen an e-tool cover in woodland. I dig it.

[@bsd9230]

🎉🎉 Great video! Dont ya'll love the way Dave slaps and slams that gear around!😂 Bam! Pow! Smash! Very organized as well... how does he keep track of all his gear??

[@evanhawk2574]

That nbc bag been in my top 5 for years. I have 2 in my bedroom as I sit here .

[@zarinn24]

I wish I could find a few of those NBC bags. We called them Chem Bags, or ICE packs when I was active duty. Great for storage and sleep systems.

[@brightargyle8950]

The woodland is the best version of camo in my opinion. I recently purchased a variety of pouches and packs and they aren't cheap by any means, the newer stuff, especially the ACU stuff is absolutely dirt cheap and just as useful. I got a bunch of that as well but really wanted the old woodland camo cause it just tickles my fancy and takes me back to the old days!

[@operator001]

Those woodland assault packs cost a lot, even some that are torn and ripped are priced at $165. Luckily I found one for about $70. Missing the foam backer and stiffener board. It also looks like someone cut the buckles at the top since both male and female are missing. Other than that, it looks like it was never used. I have other assault packs I will borrow the backers for. I have been a sucker for M81 since I was a kid. I was issued some woodland gear in basic right before they phased it out for ACUs.

[@Dreoilin]

Great vid Dave, can't wait to see your other choices. People who say this or that is too heavy need to focus on health and fitness. I'll take the durability all day.

[@MountainWild66]

Dave!! We need a part 2!!

[@Cadiangrunt99]

Just managed to get an Large Alice pack as surplus thanks for the info sir. I'm going to step up getting the rest of the parts for it I want.

[@clayjones9907]

ALICE Gear to this Day and that AliceMed Pack is outstanding for Bushcraft.Alice set up I used Herding sheep horse back in Wyoming.

[@raybravo3363]

Two other items that I also use are the 9mm ammo pouch and the hand grenade pouch’s are small containers that so many things you can store on the outside of your pack.

[@flhxri]

I use military surplus pouches on my 5.11 rush pack for traveling. You can carry a lot more stuff and not have to check your bag.

[@anthonywelborn7434]

Great video Brother Dave. I didn’t think of using my 2 quart canteen how you recommended it, but I will now. Thanks again Brother.

[@davem4193]

I use a large Alice pack with a frame and a Molle sleep system carrier for duck hunting where I have to hike in. I can carry a dozen decoys and the rest of my gear in that setup.

[@cohiba1982]

Dave just wanted to say thank you for helping me make my family prepared with your videos and your store.

[@gatoraviation9588]

all my surplus equipment came out of WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. family members supplied me when they returned home. I have been using them for 70 years and they are still going strong.

[@bennwj]

If you live near, or travel to a city with an Army post, check out the surplus stores outside the main gate. They are usually much cheaper than buying online, but not always so. Fortunately places like Ft Bragg and Ft Campbell have multiple stores off post so if you lean compare prices.

[@emomuzz5883]

Thanks, Dave.

[@badnews4569]

I had a horrible flashback when you pulled out that dirty e-tool. In garrison. Platoon sgts absolutely LOVE e-tools to ding any and everybody on in inspections. Gave me the shudders...

[@KoontzBand]

DAVE, you're the GOAT

[@ostekuste3646]

Half my gear is military surplus. My favorite two items are my medium alice pack and my woodland camo field jacket with liner. Must have items for me.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

I just gave my MMSS and my large Alice Pack with frame and carrier tray to my grandson, along with my double barrel seeder.

[@stevemilcoffmilcoff4655]

Good suggestions

[@mountaininfidel2060]

If one gets the chance to flip thru an old Bannerman catalog you would salivate at what they could get back in the day.

[@slickydicky]

One of my favorite pieces of kit is my 2qt us military canteen. I misplaced my cover, bought another cover needless to say I have aextra cover now. I think I'll buy another canteen and call it good

[@chrissimpson6334]

Agree, very useful and durable stuff. Waiting for the next video Dave

[@xingmenneigong]

I like the multicam pattern for Australia, fits perfectly. thanks for the vid

[@Leightr]

Most of the surplus stores in my area closed up decades ago. I'll always miss Ed's Surplus & Marine (Ed sold boats too) and, of course, Grogans War Surplus. RIP Henry P. Grogan.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

I'm with you man that's my all time favorite camo

[@garageman_]

Great video as always Dave. I bought the same M81 Scout pack probably 12 or so years ago based off of your recommendation in one of your videos and it has been my favorite pack ever since.

[@1mataleo1]

I second the preference for the AIMS e-tool. My AIMS is a fn BEAST. I don’t think I could break that thing if I tried. It makes a surprisingly comfortable improvised seat as well. In fact, that’s the main reason I bring it. One of the best pieces of gear I ever bought. It a seat, a shovel, a hatchet, grappling hook, and a weapon all wrapped in one. Definitely worth the extra weight

[@BushSlacker]

Army surplus warehouse MSS bivy, sustainment pouches,snow ponchos, lots of quality gear with good prices and shipping

[@rolfrobertson6404]

I definitely need 1 or 2 of them chrm suit bags. Great video, thanks.

[@davidsutton1985]

Surplus gear is Awesome! I find a ton of my surplus at one thief in Anderson Indiana.

[@pb7133]

I live in a large city with a large military presence. All the mil surplus stores are so expensive!! Charging 15 bucks for old MREs, 5 dollars more for used ammo cans and the actual gear is used and more then what you would pay for brand new. I don’t know how they stay in business.

[@rykereckenbarger8372]

Hey Dave, great video. I am looking forward to part 2, just curious as to the best place to get all the surplus gear. Is there any online site that is your go to?

[@roncochran7650]

I’m going to have to get another NBC bag, after seeing it used for the sleeping bag. Far better than the dedicated MSS carrier. Most people don’t realize that this stuff is intended to be used day in/day out. It’s mostly compatible as a standard system. And it’s bombproof. My apartment looks like a military surplus store now.

[@rockonwink]

Love the Plug. Very nice.

[@ianmysef8182]

Military surplus has the added bonus of cross/backward compatability.

[@AnthonyMihelich]

I lucked out and got a safariland woodland 2 qt canteen pouch and it has pals webbing on the back. It was part of the ECLS system. These are rare and was shocked to find it at the local surplus store.

[@internetcatfish]

The e-tool bags also work well as mag pouches. You can stuff 5 standard AR mags in one. Great for range bags if you don't want mags loose everywhere.

[@HabeasJ]

If you have one, go support your local surplus store! They're small businesses that sell some great equipment. Unfortunately the one closest to me was burned down recently via arson, and there's a lot of stuff I wish I bought before it was gone

[@campcrafter4613]

I enjoyed this very much.

[@BR54966]

Smart post Sir 👍🇺🇸👍

[@walterjriddle]

Im looking forward to this series. I fell off surplus gear after Alice and like many others, im just not too sure about the new stuff or how it fits together as a system because i have 0 hands on experience with it. Tbh i dont even know what the military is currently using for most gear in north american settings. Im looking forward to kore Dave

[@TNGUNGUY]

ACU is awesome dyed forrest green. other than that, its only good for hiding in gravel parking lots.....

[@GhostC10]

I still use woodland on my airport gear, it works well for the local area in the rural midwest.

[@colinbowker8762]

Hi Dave. All this kit weighs a Ton. We mere mortals can't carry it all. Best put it in the 4x4.!!!!!

[@MarkBravo-t4x]

Just Had To But In About your statement about M - 81 being the best woodland camouflage . Wrong.... Has To Be ERDL pattern What's more is GI Surplus equipment in ERDL pattern is even rearer then M- 81 pattern . Glad to be here Thank you for letting me share .

[@mlewis8096]

Awsome video Dave! M81 forever!