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[jay120970]

hi is it just me or are quite a lot of people here obsessed with military kit
theres plenty of kit out there thats not military camo
its just that i was looking at some of the pics of peoples kit and there seems to be a lot
of army mad nutters out there wondering about
now i love bushcraft and own the odd piece of army kit myself like the swedish cooker and a green tarp but it ends there
dont get me wrong its cheep i know but i think some people like playing army rarther than living outdoors would love to see pics of what people have thats not military
one more thing does anybody know where you can get non army tarps without paying silly prices

 

[Dougster]

Funny you should ask. Just been to B&Q they have heavy duty PVC 'gathering sheets' 1.5mx1.5m for £4.98.

If I didn't have a magikelly tatonka and I wanted inexpensive, that's the way I think I'd go.

 

[leon-1]

Hi Jay, if this in part reference to the the "Best Cammo" thread there are a number of us who have at one time or another served, others are game keepers or keen on wildlife photography and other people actually like the stuff.

As you said though it has got some good points, firstly it is cheap, secondly it is reasonably hard wearing and lastly the british DPM is quite effective, so thier not all nutters

 

[gregorach]

Yeah, I'm definitely not a military wannabe, but I've got a fair bit of military kit, including some webbing. The way I see it, whatever you may think of the military you have to respect their experience when it comes to carrying and using kit in the field. It works, it's hard-wearing, and it's cheap.

To be honest, I'd much prefer if it wasn't all DPM, but you just can't get the same standard at affordable prices any other way.

Sorry, I know that's not why you started the thread...

 

[JohnC]

Hard wearing and cheap, if buying used stuff.

 

[leon-b]

i dont mind camo military trousers as they are real good for hunting
but i think camo is a bit too much military, i would much prefer some plain olive green stuff
leon

 

[Grooveski]

Thought this thread was going to be about blunt arrows...
...but now that I'm feeling all insulted(aw-diddums ) I think I'll chuck in my tuppence worth:

I wear DPM trousers because they're cheap, have big pockets and those nattly little drawcords at the bottom stop midgies and ticks from nibbling my legs.
I wear DPM jackets(sometimes) because my uncle was in the merchant navy and used to end up with them and zippos from his trading exploits so I have a few handy.
Quite like camo gear. Certainly have nothing against it. Never seen the chique side but when I'm out in the woods they seem like perfectly acceptable clothes to be wearing. Best of all is that it looks much the same when it's manky as when it's clean .

On the offchance I bump into another person I find a smile and a nod of the head matters a lot more than how dappled my trousers may be. In fact on the occasions that I bump into another person in the woods they're often wearing camo as well.

If you feel the need to draw lines about how much ex-military kit you use Jay, that's your issue. No need for name calling, I've got enough issues of my own without worrying about what I'm wearing when I'm miles from anyone who can see me .

 

[leon-b]

dont get me wrong yer dpm is good camo, its cheap (good for me), the drawcords keep out the midgies and there is a range of other good things about them.
i often wear dpm trousers but i think that if you have got every thing camo then it is a bit over the top
leon

 

[Grooveski]

I do like desert camo. Y'know, actualy like it as a colour(well, a bunch of colours). Prefer it to plain green to be honest.
Works quite well in dead bracken but I guess I'm really(subconsiously) craving some action in the gulf....

 

[wingstoo]

Hi Jay...


Nah mate, it's not "army" kit...it's military kit...RAF Regiment guys, and those mighty Marines might get upset if you say "Army"...lol

LS

 

[Dougster]

I always found all black, with black rucksacks slightly more dubious.

They 'wannabe' a bit more.

 

[Toddy]

Ahem!
I think the grand total of military (will that term do? ) that I possess consists of one Swedish army and one Swiss army, cook sets......and a webtex washup bowl.
That said, I do like greens, rusts and golds, but it's not unknown for me to turn up in matching jewellery and hairpins

I find an awful lot of military kit is far too heavy, made of unsuitable materials simply because they are cheap and long lasting, and just doesn't suit my needs.
On the other hand, I much prefer lightweight wanderings; the thought of a 45L rucksac to lug around fills me with appalled dread

Horses for courses, we're all different folks, we all have different preferences.
I reckon I'd look downright silly in camouflage, and where I live....my neighbours have gotten used to the Vikings and Highlanders that visit me but the bushcraft bunch are getting me some funny comments, they're not quite sure what I'm involved with now The only boy around here who wears camouflage is heading for an army apprenticeship next year.

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[Pablo]

I must admit that when I left the mob I continued survival pratice and wildlife watching (not really Bushcraft as we know it today) in all the cammo and military kit glory. Michael Ryan and the Rambo films spoilt all that to the extent where I gave it all up save birdwatching.

Wearing cammo is more acceptable now to the extent that it was high street fashion a few years ago, complete with quasi military accessories. I wouldn't say that todays Bushcrafters/wildcamper cammo wearers are nutters at all, and as has been said, military kit is (more often than not) the most robust and practical kit for our chosen pastime.

Personally, I prefer olive green to feel part of the environment that I visit (as opposed to a bright colour). Conversely, if I were climbing in the Cairngorms, I would were a bright colour for safety reasons. I'm still dubious about wearing cammo but would wear it if it was a good practical (and cheap) item. I wouldn't say I'm a nutter (some would though disagree, but thats another story)

Pablo

 

[wingstoo]

Ahem!
I think the grand total of military (will that term do? ) that I possess consists of a Swedish army and a Swiss army cook set......and a webtex washup bowl.
That said, I do like greens, rusts and golds, but it's not unknown for me to turn up in matching jewellery and hairpins

I find an awful lot of military kit is far too heavy, made of unsuitable materials simply because they are cheap and long lasting, and just doesn't suit my needs.
On the other hand, I much prefer lightweight wanderings; the thought of a 45L rucksac to lug around fills me with appalled dread

.

Cheers,
Toddy

Hi Toddy,

Those collapsible bowl are great, shake and in the pocket they go...

Did you also know that Web-tex do black pouches as well, ideal for belt kit...I tend to wear black trousers and in cold weather a green ex-military fleece, warm weather a green T shirt...footwear is hi-tech magnums, the all leather version.

I tend not to use a green rucksack anymore, as some of my walks take me close to military traing areas, so not really a good idea...DPM is fine for fixed site camps, but when on the wander something civvy looking is more appropriate.

LS

 

[beachlover]

Ahem!
I think the grand total of military (will that term do? ) that I possess consists of a Swedish army and a Swiss army cook set......Toddy

You are pretty well supported then, don't the swedes object?

 

[kb31]

hi is it just me or are quite a lot of people here obsessed with military kit
theres plenty of kit out there thats not military camo
its just that i was looking at some of the pics of peoples kit and there seems to be a lot
of army mad nutters out there wondering about
now i love bushcraft and own the odd piece of army kit myself like the swedish cooker and a green tarp but it ends there
dont get me wrong its cheep i know but i think some people like playing army rarther than living outdoors would love to see pics of what people have thats not military
one more thing does anybody know where you can get non army tarps without paying silly prices

am not saying go for the rambo look but if you walk round the woods in day glow oange ya won't see much wildlife i have an old camo jacket and a red gore tex job core tex n fires don't mix!! only wear when you need to (raining)

 

[Toddy]

You are pretty well supported then, don't the swedes object?

Ooops
It's one of their cooksets too, it's a bit heavy though. The little Swiss one is like a simplified version of the kelly kettle, and it only cost a fiver

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[andyn]

I dunno, one person saying that no-one seems to wear camo gear...and everyone replies saying that they do

...another saying that too many people wear camo gear....and everyone answers saying they dont wear much.

For peat's sake...Will someone decide on what is fashionable for bushcraft so I can get my autumn wardrobe sorted out.

 

[Toddy]

Well, green is *in*

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[wingstoo]

I dunno, one person saying that no-one seems to wear camo gear...and everyone replies saying that they do

...another saying that too many people wear camo gear....and everyone answers saying they dont wear much.

For peat's sake...Will someone decide on what is fashionable for bushcraft so I can get my autumn wardrobe sorted out.

Andy,

I hear that ex military blanket poncho's are all the rage in Bushcraft circles this year, grey with the centre line is the must have item...

LS