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I prefer the USMC RAT boot (hot weather). Has drain holes, canvas and durable as heck. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

I would say, " Look at USMC marpat" and see if it can be sent to you. Quiet in the rain, warm, but has pit-zips to keep cool. Desert pattern seems to be cheaper. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

I like Stupidly Simple Midge repellent and sometimes Wilmas Beck-Olja. SSBO seems good, but doesn't seem to last as long. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

There is a Kifaru Koala Lite 2 inch pocket for $20.80 on their website. It's not the main portion, but may work depending on what you want to put in. I have both the Koala lite and the HPG recon chest rig. Both have their own features that I like. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

You can use a foam sleeping pad sideways inside your bivy. The sides will wrap around you and support the top to keep it from dropping low. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

I have 3 surplus packs and I'll give my comparison of them. Medium ALICE pack - Cheap as dirt, but durable and plenty of mods available (see Wildcat Mod). I made mine more comfortable by slicing up the kidney pad to use the belt and connectors and threading it through a Condor padded MOLLE...

I know it may be a little late to recommend something, but you may check out these links: https://shop.vtarmynavy.com/alice-pack-add-a-pouch-p4945.aspx | It is made for ALICE packs, but decent price for brand new and you can convert to PALS/MOLLE with malice clips and such...

I can't wait to try this product out! I use Wilma's Beck Olja and love it, however, my wife hates it. Thanks for shipping to the U.S. I will post results of both effectiveness and annoyance, or lack thereof, of family, friends and co-workers.

Hello! I love the outdoors and I have been fishing, hunting, hiking, camping for around 40 years. It started with family and the U.S. Boy Scouts as a child and continued through my service with the U.S. Marine Corps and civilian life to the present. Most of my time outdoors has been spent in...