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Welcome to our blog! Here, you'll find concise articles and practical tips on military gear, outdoor equipment, and survival strategies. From comparing thermals to choosing the right sleeping bag, our posts are designed to enhance your outdoor experience. Dive in for expert insights and advice tailored for adventurers and military personnel alike!
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Bunk Bed & Frame Comparison Guide
Bunk Bed & Bed Frame Comparison
Model
Configuration
Height (in)
Width (in)
Length (in)
Post
Deck
Weight (lb)
Guardrail / Ladder
Metal Single Bed Frame
Single
36.25
40
81.5
2" Square
Tubular
78
Optional
University 2.0 Metal Bunk Bed, Debunkable
Bunk (debunkable)
74
34–64
81.5–87.5
2" Square
Tubular
156
Optional
University 2.0 Long XL Bunk Bed Set
Bunk (XL)
74
34–58
87.5
2" Square
Tubular
156
Optional
University Solid Metal Bunk Bed w/ Ladder & Rails
Solid b
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5th May 2026
Buying Bunk Beds in Bulk: A Guide for Businesses, Camps, and Facilities
If you're outfitting a barracks, fire station, summer camp, shelter, hunting lodge, work crew quarters, or recovery facility, you're not shopping the way a parent buys a bunk bed for a kid's room. You need capacity, compliance, and longevity, usually at 8, 25, or 100+ units at a time. This guide walks you through what business buyers should know before placing a bulk bunk bed order.
Army Navy Outdoors has supplied military, government, and commercial customers for over 50 years. Below are the qu
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5th May 2026
Living With the System — Once It's Packed, Where Does It Go
Getting your bags packed is the first step. Where you keep them and how you maintain them is what actually determines whether they're ready when you need them. Here's how we think about it.
One Place. Always.
Keep everything in one location, not split between the garage, a bedroom closet, and the back of a truck. If something happens and not everyone is home, whoever is there needs to be able to grab everything without a search. One location means one less thing to think about when you're alread
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29th Apr 2026
How Much Weight Should You Pack in Your Emergency Bag
Most people pack a bag based on how much they want to carry, not how much they can carry, and there's a big difference between the two. Especially when you're moving through an emergency with stress, adrenaline, and uncertainty working against you. It feels natural to want more gear, more food, more options. The problem is that a bag that's too heavy doesn't just slow you down. It wears out your hips, burns through your energy, and limits how far you can travel. And more often than not, when you
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29th Apr 2026
Urban Survival Kit: Building Your Bug-Out Bag with Field-Tested Gear
During major disasters, a city is one of the most dangerous places to be. Even safe neighborhoods can turn into hazard zones within a matter of hours. That’s why it’s so critical to be able to evacuate quickly and efficiently. The key to a successful evacuation is having a Bug Out Bag (BOB) packed and ready to go.
Bugging Out in the City: Navigating Urban Challenges
Evacuating from a city presents challenges that differ significantly from rural areas. You’re more likely
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11th Jul 2025
Grid-Down Survival: Essential Surplus Gear for Long-Term Power Outages and Infrastructure Collapse
There are approximately 300 significant power outages in the United States each year. Most of these power outages last a day or less. Yet, even these short power outages can wreak havoc. That leaves us to wonder: what would happen during a long-term power outage—and how can we prepare?
Extreme Weather Is the Main Cause of Power Outages
Most major power outages are caused by severe natural disasters. For example, Hurricane Irma in 2017 caused 3.5 million people to lose power, and the
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11th Jul 2025
Shelter-in-Place vs. Bug-Out: Survival Gear for Your Emergency Strategy
When disaster strikes, you’ll have to make a lot of decisions that affect your safety and well-being. The first and arguably most important is whether to stay put or evacuate. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Each situation is different, and a lot depends on the nature of the threat, your location, and your ability to move safely. Let’s break it down.
Assessing Your Threat and Environment
The first step in deciding between sheltering-in-place or bugging out is to evaluate t
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11th Jul 2025
The Complete Bunk Bed Buyer's Guide
Shopping for bunk beds can feel overwhelming, especially when safety is your top priority. Whether you're furnishing a kids' room, outfitting a military barracks, equipping a college dormitory, or setting up commercial accommodations, understanding the essentials of bunk bed safety features and sizing options will help you make a confident decision.
Essential Safety Features Every Bunk Bed Should Have
Safety Rails: Your First Line of Defense
Bunk beds sold as a fixed set that can only be used to
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4th May 2025
Tough, Tested, and Timeless: A Guide to Surplus Military Tents
If you’re looking for a sturdy tent that can handle anything from wild storms to sub-zero nights, military surplus tents are a great place to start. These are no ordinary camping tents—they’re built for war zones, field hospitals, and arctic expeditions. But before military tents became the rugged shelters we know today, they went through a long evolution of design, materials, and use.
In this guide, we’ll cover the different types available and what to look for when buy
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29th Apr 2025