The best kit from each army in your opinion

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Duggie Bravo

Settler
Jul 27, 2013
532
124
Dewsbury
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

Absolute optimist
May 29, 2015
352
2
Cardiff
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

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Feb 24, 2011
2,004
45
Gwynedd
Swiss Army knives
Scandy/Finnish wool clothing
Hanwag and Lundhags boots
British Army lightweight trousers
Swedish spoon
Russian Ushankas
Nokian wellies
British/Danish kipmats
 
Dec 10, 2015
387
137
South Wales
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

Full Member
Aug 13, 2007
5,249
449
none
Swedish M39 'mackinaw cruiser'

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

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

Dave

Hill Dweller
Sep 17, 2003
6,019
9
Brigantia
No Corso, not grey, just a lighter green.

Actually i suppose it was a little bit greyey green..:dunno:
 
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RE8ELD0G

Settler
Oct 3, 2012
882
12
Kettering
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

Full Member
May 17, 2011
1,955
319
Northumberland
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
 

British Red

M.A.B (Mad About Bushcraft)
Dec 30, 2005
26,709
1,947
Mercia
Swedish M39 'mackinaw cruiser'

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

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

Dave

Hill Dweller
Sep 17, 2003
6,019
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Brigantia
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.
 
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British Red

M.A.B (Mad About Bushcraft)
Dec 30, 2005
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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

Hill Dweller
Sep 17, 2003
6,019
9
Brigantia
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.
 

Mike8472

Full Member
Jul 28, 2009
1,163
3
west yorkshire
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.
 
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Dave

Hill Dweller
Sep 17, 2003
6,019
9
Brigantia
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

M.A.B (Mad About Bushcraft)
Dec 30, 2005
26,709
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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
 

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