Condition Guide 

Surplus is real military gear, and the exact conditions may vary.  We grade some items to give options so you can choose what is best for your use and budget.  Military gear was built well and used by soldiers proving its quality. We hope you find that it serves you well. 

Grade 1: Very good condition with only minor signs of use and no repairs or holes. These are harder to find and in like new condition.

Grade 2: What we call normal surplus. The gear is fully usable and shows signs of use but has a lot of life left. It may have some repairs, stains, fading and or writing.  

Grade 3: This gear can still be used but had a rougher life.  They show heavier stains, have more repairs than normal, or for example may still have a small tear, a missing buckle, or a frame sheet in a backpack for example but fully usable as-is. This is great as extra gear or as a budget item.  Also, see our #3 Turn-In Gear section under Surplus for more options.