The best kit from each army in your opinion

[Duggie Bravo]

Cap comforter, similar to the survival AIDS head over, which is the fore runner to the modern buff absolutely loved them.


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[Lizz]

Swiss volcano stove
British softy jacket, and I like the trousers too (oh go on, and the cap comforter)
Swedish frost mora
Norwegian sweater with hood balaclava thing and thumb loops
I've also got an Italian army framed rucksack which was picked up by my dad who was part of the sweep up in northern Italy at the end of ww2 and very nice it is too.
I like the polish lavvu too...
And I have a very good French canteen with a cork stopper rather than a metal or plastic one - better for cold weather...

 

[Imagedude]

Swiss Army knives
Scandy/Finnish wool clothing
Hanwag and Lundhags boots
British Army lightweight trousers
Swedish spoon
Russian Ushankas
Nokian wellies
British/Danish kipmats

 

[SoldierPalmer]

I have to Second Brynglas' opinion. You can see how cheap Mill kit is when you start comparing it to higher end Civvie kit. The beloved issued Bergen feels like a sack of spuds on your back compared to the Berghaus Vulcan. Which is what the issued bergen was based on.

 

[Corso]

Swedish M39 'mackinaw cruiser'

With cotton liner removed, and hand dyed olive green. New Buttons. 6 pockets £15. 100% Wool. Absolute bargain.

Thats realy good work mate, I take it that was originally grey? What dye did you use?

 

[forrestdweller]

i can add my south korean army winter hat to my last post: it looks silly but keep my head (and ears) warm...

 

[Dave]

No Corso, not grey, just a lighter green.

Actually i suppose it was a little bit greyey green..

 

[RE8ELD0G]

Dutch army hooped bivi bag is the best bivi i have ever used.

Brit army PLCE webbing, i have tried carrying my kit in other ways but im now going back to a set again, soo comfy and barely know its on with a padded hip belt.

Swedish arctic socks.......about 6mm thick and warmer than heated motorbike socks......awesome.

Brit army sas or Falklands jackets.

 

[MikeLA]

Swiss volcano stove
British softie jacket
Brit Bivi bag
Brit JHW Sweater
Hexi stove
Swedish frost mora
Swiss Army penknife
Hanwag and Altberg boots
British Army lightweight trousers

 

[MarkinLondon]

Italy: Alpini Backpack
UK: Arctic Sleeping Bag
Swedish Army Trangia Cookset

At least these are my favourites.

 

[British Red]

Swedish M39 'mackinaw cruiser'

With cotton liner removed, and hand dyed olive green. New Buttons. 6 pockets £15. 100% Wool. Absolute bargain.

Wish I could get an XL sixed one of those as a working coat. Total bargain at that price

 

[tiger stacker]

Wish I could get an XL sixed one of those as a working coat. Total bargain at that price

It got me looking for a KF shirt, then common sense kicked in....JHW shall suffice.

 

[Dave]

Wish I could get an XL sixed one of those as a working coat. Total bargain at that price

What chest size are you Hugh? Im 44" 6 foot, and this could have been tailored its fits that well.

Although its one of those things you'd be best trying on first if possible. The extra material under the pits is good, as it allows a lot of freedom of movement.

TBH with a few adjustments I think its a better garment than a bison bushshirt and a swannie ranger.

 

[British Red]

About the same size Dave - 44-46" chest 6' tall.

I am sick of wrecking fleeces etc. by sparks and burns from grinders, so I would really like a cheap wool coat for working in. I thought about a Pea coat but they are £70.

Online stores only seem to have small sizes in these?

 

[Dave]

Some HERE Hugh, but quite a few listed on Ebay.

Mine says 112 on it. [on the cotton liner I cut out] Mine also says 1940 on it.

Best to add your own buttons anyway.

 

[Twodogs]

Or buy two and upsize them , so cheap its worth a go ,

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134908

 

[Mike8472]

Dave what size buttons did you sew to the jacket? I've just bought one from eBay following the previous link and I wanna get them in before it arrives so I can sew them on straight away for when it lands.

 

[Dave]

Dave what size buttons did you sew to the jacket? I've just bought one from eBay following the previous link and I wanna get them in before it arrives so I can see them on straight away.

There are 5 buttons on the front. 4 are 2.5cm diameter, 1 is 2cm diameter, [the top one under the collar.]
Two back pockets are also 2.5cm diameter. Two chest pockets are both 2cm diameter.

So, 3, 2cm diameter, 6, 2.5cm diameter.

 

[British Red]

Some HERE Hugh, but quite a few listed on Ebay.

Mine says 112 on it. [on the cotton liner I cut out] Mine also says 1940 on it.

Best to add your own buttons anyway.

yeah, but sadly not at the £15 price any more....over £30 with shipping. Nice but not "work jacket" prices then

 

[Mike8472]

Thank you dave