Buying guides for the categories people ask us about most, written from what actually moves through an 80,000 square foot surplus warehouse, not from a spec sheet.
What to buy for winter, layer by layer, from base layers through outer shells and boots.
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How military cold weather systems work, and how to pick the right level for the temperature you're actually in.
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Which MREs to buy, how many you need per person per day, shelf life, and what the case counts mean.
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Choosing bunk beds for camps, shelters, dorms and bunkhouses, including sizing, capacity and weight ratings.
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Building a kit that covers water, food, medical, shelter and power, and what to buy first.
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