>>951023also- (too long, needed to post again)
While this may catch some flak, Milsurp isn't the worst thing ever for the budget outdoorsman. The main thing is to research the fuck out of whatever you're buying and recognize that the military tends to get supply things that are 1. WAAAAY outdated technology 2.overbuilt to absurdity 3. isn't always the cheapest option.
The main debate over mil-surp comes from the fact that the same article can be really good or really terrible depending on some factors. They are as follows:
1. If it's used- you have no idea what happened to it, and the store doesn't care. You could get something that was issued once, sat in a locker and then sat in a humidity controlled warehouse for a few months or you can have something rode hard and put away wet, and then stored under a pile of shovels.
2. If it's new- there are different manufacturers. There are also a lot of imitators who leach off the market. Many US fronted stores source differently from different chinese companies- some of which are up to spec and some of which aren't- so don't trust it just cuz the name. I have a few bits of gear that come from rando suppliers and some are ok and some trash. That said, if you hunt around for actual suppliers they are way better, but sometimes you'll pay a premium.
Most things milsurp are kinda trash, but one thing that a really good deal is the USGI modular sleep system. Below is an amazon link to get you started, but can't say I recomend a used sleep system.
https://www.amazon.com/Military-Outdoor-Clothing-Previously-Sleeping/dp/B00GCHKW12/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487109231&sr=8-2&keywords=us+army+modular+sleeping+systemAnyways, best of luck anon.
