We Took Alpha Industries Across America to Find Rare Surplus Gear

We sent our resident thrifting expert to explore some of the best military surplus shops in America. More info: hsnob.co/52qcd
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[@Cdubp01]

Pro tip-go to military surplus stores in cities that have large military bases. You’re way more likely to find interesting stuff for better prices. “Fell off the back of the truck” and what not.

[@kilo393]

That's very true.

[@ChiDraconis]

@@kilo393 Yes correct; If i need something that works and obtained 1-st visit or soon I drive to Kileen which is Ft.Hood ◘ never perfect but much greater chance of finding *Will do*

[@clarencebeeks1528]

Sage advice 👍🏻

[@Zesser6ixx]

more like larceny by finding

[@JEB66]

Definitely not always the case, those are the places that like to jack up prices. Especially on cif gear. Imagine paying $60 you don't have for an ilbe pack radio pouch that already went out of issue but your cif receipt says you have one... If your wanna lose money, Saigon Scam's I mean Saigon Sam's in Jville is the place you wanna go.

[@Scott-ep5kr]

Shout out to guy dropping a thing at 0:21

[@huntersantana4645]

whoops

[@maxdondada]

😢

[@decapitated420]

I hope the thing he dropped didn't break

[@cobraking1419]

Somebody get that guy an Oscar.

[@JEB66]

Word

[@saigonbamuoisaudonongquaoi2346]

Theres just something very comfy about this video that I cant explain.

[@smd6141]

Straight Homura The smooth jazz playing in the background

[@smd6141]

Straight Homura is it even jazz? idk

[@doodlemcgee]

defs the sound design, monotone cinematography

[@VolkXue]

i can explain it. It's called editing

[@yelord2167]

Too much manliness make ya feel like a real man

[@wolfsmith2865]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s, in L.A. there was no shortage of surplus shops there at that time. Most of them died off or became outdoor gear shops with a few bits of surplus in the back. I miss crawling the dusty shelves with that unique preserved canvas musk, digging through boxes of gear from previous decades. I often lament the passing of true surplus shops. New stores are packed with Chinese made nylon pouches and bags. I still search for the old school shops when I visit a new city, hoping to find the real deal. I just got back from Texas and was able to stop at a personal favorite in Fort Worth, Omaha's Surplus. That place will take you back, my friend!

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Omahas has been around for 70 years. You just have to pay attention to DSA\DLA numbers. As he carries some fake stuff. So know what it is you're buying and how to spot fakes.

[@cicadakidd]

If you ever head up to Pennsylvania, be sure to stop at Palmyra. There’s a surplus store there called “TOP GUN ARMY NAVY SURPLUS” that has a lot of old, real deal stuff, and some new stuff as well.

[@motorrebell]

Alpha "MADE IN USA" was awesome - today its overpriced "Hipstersyle" chinese junk .

[@chibbacurley62]

If you're ever in upstate NY check out Mohawk army navy. I work there and Trust me we got what u miss haha

[@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917]

I grew up in the 90's and 2000's but I also remember the first time walking into a military surplus shop and being completely taken aback by everything they had. I don't even think a military surplus shop exist in the Bay Area anymore lol.

[@kevod09]

As a kid i absolutely loved army surplus shops, ammunition boxes, hollowed out grenades and bullets, combats , jackets,hats. Loved it .

[@julianc1039]

Very, very, very glad you guys finally did a video on military surplus gear.

[@ralphharrison1903]

Good video. I live in Tampa Fl & I always shop at my local Army Surplus store. I like wearing BDU pants & T-shirts I know I can buy them online but I like supporting the local business. One last thing. It doesn’t get cold here like in Boston but they do sell jackets that are perfect for our mild winters.

[@elonnabettini]

you guys should really consider doing a feature on bobby from boston - his store and warehouse are iconic parts of boston fashion history and were always a go-to when i was in college for sourcing amazing pieces for not just my personal collection but for shows/shoots

[@creepybones10]

"You're doing a great thin...." "Yes I am!"

[@eugene188]

How do they still have stock of these items 30-50 years later? Like every surplus store has been selling them for 30 years, but the supply doesn't run dry?

[@MrNektarios1973]

The trouser at 02:28 is amazing!

[@mesquiteguy121]

Dallas Tx has a couple of really nice surplus stores that I used to haunt when I still lived there.

[@bambam6231973]

Man I miss these stores in Chicago we used to have so many..cant find anymore!!!

[@pheasantpluckersson2138]

Vintage trends in Hollywood still have loads of authentic Ma1 M65’s etc 👌🏻 awesome store

[@Nicoda1st]

I love these shops! Could spend hours in them

[@kitchentable1362]

Me, a 16 year old, owns both an original M-65 and N-3B They are amazing

[@hinglemccringleberry8193]

There are a few of these stores near Camp Pendleton that have a lot of cool stuff

[@JoeyLevenson]

Weird, I just donated my old Alpha n3b last night and then, this popped up in my feed.

[@Legionnaire7777]

Wish we had stores like this in the U.K.

[@acm8079]

There is plenty of them but they tend to be a bit smaller

[@omarsalmi1581]

I'm from Algeria and I got some of these American military uniforms from second-hand stores

[@rogerserafin]

Amazing footage. My question is.....What jacket is the name Jeff is wearing ? Thanks in advance who can answer this question.

[@anona8749]

I went there 2 months before this was filmed! cool vid!

[@elgatoremendado1115]

You have cool videos about Supply Army stores. I love the one in Portland.

[@andrewhaley8992]

I love surplus from any country!

[@Capronice]

You can find some great stuff in this store. If you live in Massachusetts. I recommend the Stoughton mass Army Navy store. The pricing is great. They will have about 10 MA1 jackets on the rack. The t shirts are a great price as is most of their products. I have had my m 65 jacket since college. 1987. That is one well made jacket for sure. If anyone knows where I can get authentic army/nylon sleeping bag please let me know. Army Navy said they can not sell them anymore due to some political reason.

[@Milkman3572000]

So they look stylish in Boston. In fly over country they Work and are stylish. Hunt/Fish/ outdoor work and look good going to Wal Mart. The M1951 is a Great OVERCOAT if you ever find one. Designed to wear over your other gear. Like the M65, they have a removable woobie type liner, except they are longer, around your knees.

[@JEB66]

Been here a couple times. Just hate taking the train to get there so I go to the Army Barracks in Saugus.

[@TruthTriumphs777]

Rambo and Taxi Driver made those M65 sell out

[@PiviotAtWar]

4:12 Looks like Big Shaq took off his jacket

[@DonAP503]

i have an m65 from my dad and it still has the looks

[@dudedude8931]

I usually stop here to get my military gear, before I hit the smoothie spot and then get to my salon appointment to have my beard re-aligned. Just a day in the life of a trendy hipster

[@zackhype]

1:03 ok WHAT IS THAT PURPLE CAMO PATTERN? I need that shit yesterday.

[@superandz]

Awesome we used to have army and navy everywhere here in the uk in the 80s and 90s now hardly at all very sad. Luckily I still have the alpha m65 .

[@joegardner3083]

One of the best surplus store I found was tucked away in this hole in the wall plaza in a town called ft pierce in t he 80s , it was called gijoeys head banger, family run business. The man was a retired us army soldier, the same with his wife, they had their kids in the store with them, I guess they were babysitting them. He made the whole family dog tags on his machine. While he was doin the typing on the tag machine, he yelled my name, I went , here, he motioned me over, handed me my tag, freshly printed, and said, you turn to make one. I froze, me , I said , yes, and with his help I made 2 sets for my sons. What a memory, both of my son served, and both came back. That day my kids decided to join the service, cause of that man at gijoeys ..

[@chicagopapi6152]

How could show the M65 trouser liners and jacket liners but not discuss them? Oh come on now, they are both well worth mentioning and seriouly worth buying TBH, most especially for people who live in very cold weather states/cities/towns.

[@EE-pt4kb]

I love army surplus items

[@redunicorn7760]

My militaries budget is so tight there's no surplus 😂

[@mtestoni1]

The Brits sell awesome surplus stuff at great prices! I haven't found anything Stateside that comes close and unbelievable customer service

[@krugermaster5003]

I have m65 field jacket , but the tag is green. Does anyone know why the difference in color is?

[@d1sma136]

Anyone know what jacket he’s wearing right at the start? The rubber looking one? Looks nice af

[@DylanHutto]

I'm pretty certain it's an M-51 Fishtail

[@Portmilieu]

You can find these in any military surplus store, everywhere. But this store is just a fraud, selling surplus 5 times their values for wannabe hipsters who think they found another unknown vintage store... Go to a real small military surplus in any town and you'll find your "super rare" MA1 jacket for 25$. But the hype around the vintage pieces need to stop, it's military quality, stitches will pop out in under 3 months...

[@jhlee116]

Paul Escudier agreed store is a fraud; nothing "surplus" about it. everything there is rothco level sweatshop manufacture. Can't tell you how many times I've walked into the store hoping that maybe this time there might be any real surplus items only to walk right back out. I don't mind they sell these items (selection of dickies and timberland is quite nice) but to call this place a surplus store is a shame. Not really a surprise, but this piece is just a glorified ad for Alpha Industries

[@cutterreinhart2480]

Thanks for the insight i was hoping to get a nice vintage black bomber but from the looks of it i may have to look into what exactly vintage means. Much obliged.

[@Portmilieu]

Is that ironic or not? I can't sense the tone aha

[@cutterreinhart2480]

Nah im serious, i live ina more urban part of California so there isnt alot of surplus stores in my area so i feel like they could gouge for prices.

[@jesterbuddersworth3051]

Steez McSteezy hey babe try kommandostore online. They're restocking next week. Good shit

[@dmcc757]

Anyone know what type of jacket the presenter was wearing, thanks

[@arryanan3596]

Hisnobiety, we need more Episodes of surplus store hunting....

[@toolspro7612]

Dear Highsnobiety, May I ask you, what size is the M-65 from 2:57 ? Medium/Long or Large/Regular? Great vid! Thank you for your answer Regards

[@mattpatton8887]

It's so strange watching civilians geek out over army surplus stuff... like, you guys know that the phrase "good enough for government work" is deeply rooted in truth, right?

[@flugel5554]

What jacket/type of jacket is he using in this video? I want one of those thin hooded jackets

[@exexpat11]

The problem is Alpha Ind have not made military jackets for 10-15-20-25-40 years depending on the type of jacket. Alpha now days makes over priced fashion versions of the jackets they once made in USA now in CHINA with crap quality. It is extremely hard to find good originals in Surplus Shops or Online. See those new commercial tags on those jackets? Those will run you if you are lucky $85 to $150. Some stores go into the $200 range and they are the CHINA Alpha garbage. Alpha sold out the American people and are gouging the same with overpriced products made in the 3rd World.

[@joelstatosky1817]

Literally, which is why I go the extra mile to find stuff that's truly vintage. The quality is just better, especially compared to these expensive reproductions. I've seen m-1951 reproductions that are $600, it astonishes me. Why get the reproduction when you can get the real thing and cheaper?

[@jerryr.6908]

Never goes out of style

[@friendlyneighborhoodposer]

4:09 ok but those nasa bomber jackets thooo

[@etamlous]

I own 3 Alpha bombers and a parka. They look dope but the insulation material is just not to par. for North East winters. Alpha needs to adopt modern insulating fabrics into their winter gear.

[@exexpat11]

@Michael Nonya Even the CHINA junk from Alpha is high and they hide where it is made on purpose. I'd buy a ROTHCO or MIL-TEC before I'd touch Alpha QC in the toilet garbage.

[@mh53j]

Prices for Alpha garments are outrageous. An M65 jacket upwards of $150!! First one I got in '74 was $15, bought some on base at clothing sales for $25 in 1990s. Maybe because true Alpha stuff made in US, not China.

[@jacobdevlin3279]

I found an m65 for 37 dollars at a store down the road from me..

[@kilo393]

You can still find them at those prices it just the crazys asking for over 100 bucks for them.Maybe they're taking advatage of the trends and hoping some hipster will buy it at those prices which does happen.

[@huntersantana4645]

I found a M-51 for $30 in a Ventura Thrift shop.

[@exexpat11]

Nope! New Alpha is making almost everything in CHINA. They suck balls for the prices they are charging of horrible quality. They are also more into the fashion clothing than the working clothing.

[@Rooftopdarling]

I have given this store so much of my money

[@shivankarrana4127]

Do you guys Cargo ??

[@borndead327]

What jacket are you wearing in the video

[@mattghost456]

Love that they dont give credit to the artist anymore with background music not cool im sure they would love to listen to there beats

[@marcostowers704]

Matt Tollison it's Last Supper by Davis Absolute, The first song that is

[@jahmaryoung4025]

Whats the avg price of the coats?

[@daniilmolodtsov8206]

0:32 why u keep looking down ? Reading the script ?

[@angelvarela9830]

The store owners voice is cool

[@Furari23]

I'm not sure but to me he sounds French

[@strongdan1]

in europe very few place you get things like this amsterdam spain london barlin

[@ekobudi1614]

How much m65 jacket?

[@jebbus8387]

There is no shortage of Military stuff in my house because my dad is in the Air Force

[@arundhir2662]

that alpha industries x ace hotel parka the dude is wearing looks crisp

[@jakelopes2789]

Love this

[@bambam6231973]

does this store have an online website!

[@WizEL]

boston is "across america"--clickbait

[@thatonespecialsnowflake5486]

there's different episodes....

[@buster1173]

I need an extra extra large tanker jacket and I just can't find it

[@engineered.mechanized]

Are these jackets, specifically the M-65 priced cheap at these surplus stores?

[@exexpat11]

Used ones are. New ones by Alpha aren't. New ones by other manufacturers are inexpensive and are of the same quality as the new Alphas as Alpha's quality has went into the toilet.

[@davidmcfaul7595]

"do you follow the trends and notice how your store influences fashion of the youth?" "oh caaaamaflage"

[@DarkStar-wu9nq]

As a military person I can tell you the “ surplus “ shops are a joke . You used to pick up real surplus gear for a few dollars . Now you visit and you need a bank loan for a pair of 1950 issue socks We all avoid them now All my old kit goes to goodwill only Never support a surplus as they rip off the military personnel .

[@TheSmakkk]

Whats that jacket youre wearing?!

[@madpaps1370]

Whats the name of the jacket that is next to the M65 jacket at 2:50???

[@yurigansmith]

That's just the M-65 liner.

[@jamesconnell1531]

I'm 51 on the 23rd of October and I'm getting my new M1 A and I can't fuckin wait

[@ronaldmercer9616]

13 years active duty army most issue clothing was junk even the fabulous gortex we got leaked after a few deployments only quality items were the original jungle boots in green wire like iron and were 21bucks at clothing sales

[@nikonxr]

song id ?

[@xxyyzzplants131]

This guy "gets" it. Most civilians don't. An old M65 makes a statement about you. I Like to wear them on plane trips.

[@jmk592]

isn't this the guy in phantogram??

[@masshole1373]

fahkin love that wicked accent

[@kylelaughinghouse1893]

Get a rothco catalog

[@exexpat11]

Mil-Tec has better quality.

[@liammm7036]

Man I NEED that fishtail parka that the host is wearing, anyone have any clue what it is?

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Finding original Slant Pocket OD Green \ERDL RIP stop. Is like pulling hens teeth. As they cost up to $150.00 if you see them..

[@kilo393]

Usually the ERDl jungle fatigues are the ones pulling those prices.The OD ones are cheaper depending on the condition and the seller.I bought an OD slant pocket rip stop jacket for 35 bucks.

[@littlemang69]

lol not really in Asia you can get em cheap since the US Military left a lot of them behind after the war, i recently got two the other day on ebay together for $55!

[@darylfields]

I love the Army and I want M-65 but alpha industries sale them for 225.00 that too much for me

[@RedakaiCity]

It kind of bothers me that hipster/hypebeast/poser kids are wearing military clothes. It's a form of Stolen Valor. If you don't know what Stolen Valor means then you're probably already appropriating 💀

[@jspurs22]

This is what i wear while playing Call Of Duty

[@eliotsimpson]

Why does this man button/zip up every single jacket he owns everytime

[@syedtalha1990]

beautiful colllection but in india its a dreammmmmmmmmmmm

[@Caco-rw4gb]

please stop hypebeasts

[@srenkaas4654]

Exactly what I'm thinking but in this case it's pretty laughable because it's SOOO overpriced

[@robert__]

pretty good video ngl

[@erapvp]

great content

[@bornh8r]

i need them mfkn overalls

[@JEB66]

If your father never took you to a surplus store when you were a kid...

[@carleeroseterangi6923]

Containers shipment cargo thieves. Business.

[@bloopagustus2150]

Not a bomber type of guy have to say

[@shawnburke1021]

So Alpha just copied all Military jackets?

[@importantname]

Surplus means Not Rare!

[@jwoods1732]

w.. wait people buy these for style..? I wear them because of their cost, comfort (German trousers from the 90s are pretty damn soft) and for their practicality. German military surplus is cheap and when I play night airsoft games a lot of people struggle to see me compared to others in MTP which is the most common camo where I'm from but Germany is kind of a joke with Merkel being the leader of what I call the fourth Reich who instead of hating Jews hates Germans and white people.

[@Panthers1521]

So the owner does not pay attention to fashion.

[@Tanner731]

no patagonia surplus? that stuff is real fire

[@VGLV888]

☑️✅

[@333BlkFlagg]

Epic

[@yung_broccolini]

It's funny how the guy who owns the shop doesn't give a fuck about the "fashion"