Awesome Military Surplus Item you've probably NEVER heard of!

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@GruntProof Жыл бұрын

What other less popular relics do you guys miss?

@beardedkountry Жыл бұрын

Gortex rain suit, in woodland camo. Best rain gear I ever had. I just out grew it and it to small now. I'll replace it one day.

@alanrice39 Жыл бұрын

I don’t miss this cause I have mine, old school GI original issue od field jacket, hard to find, if I do I’ll get another one.

@tacticalhomestead Жыл бұрын

the class A leather gloves that had a wool lining sewn into them.

@RavenRedwood Жыл бұрын

Seems silly but I really like the old anglehead usgi flashlight. I got a rechargeable "D" size li-ion battery and swapped out the incandescent bulb for an LED. Thing lasts for absolutely ever ( like, _days_ ) and being able to multi stack the color filters stored in the handle means I can easily make the light much dimmer than any of my red headlamps. Nice for reading in a tent. Of course the Chinese copies are utter garbage (looking at you, Rothco) but the surplus ones are still pretty tough and always super cheap, like 20-30 bucks.

@andrewschliewe6392 Жыл бұрын

Wet Weather top lined with a ponch liner.

@averilramsey7241 Жыл бұрын

We original SOCOM soldiers loved our sleeping shirts and guarded them almost as closely as our masks. We often wondered why no pants came with. Glad to hear that they are still a favorite.

@SpyC7277 Жыл бұрын

I liked the thin wool sleep hat that used to come with new sleeping bags. It was inside the bag after you opened it up. These were great for chilly weather. Guys used to just throw these away. I saved them. I only have one left and I treat it like gold. It worked great under my helmet as a thin liner. I love and miss lots of that old gear. 👍

@RedDevil5081 Жыл бұрын

I still 2 of the sleeping hats from purchasing some new surplus big green fartsacks. The are life savers in cold weather

@KingKatRider Жыл бұрын

dam I was gonna bring this up, ya beat me to it.

@jaymag87 Жыл бұрын

The sleep cap was awesome. Only got one in 9 years.

@vincegonzales6196 Жыл бұрын

I'm an old school 11Bravo 1980 -2000..and yes I still use the sleeping shirt and carry one in the butt pack..they are very functional and alot more warm than your thin new issue base layer...I find my waffle tops and bottoms at good will .

@NinetyMinusTen Жыл бұрын

I too am an 11B 1980 - 1992. Picked up my sleep shirt at a PX during winter ops training in Alaska. Besides jungle boots it is the best surplus purchase I ever made.

@vincegonzales6196 Жыл бұрын

@@NinetyMinusTen hi bro...I still find them new at the good will here in Phoenix also the new issue waffle tops and bottoms...clothing and sales was my best friend back in the day.

@exgi76gmailcom Жыл бұрын

Same here 95’ to 01’ and still love the gear managed to get the entire ECWS sleeping bag as a donation back when I was experimenting with homelessness… and apparently thanks to King Charles who for those of you that don’t know heads the “Deep State” which is a stupid name for those that bear his bloodline.. Obama 8th cousin, Bush Jr. 8th cousin , Clinton 7th cousin , that’s all it is 19 of the past 22 presidents are “Of the blood” and yes currently three rulers on earth aren’t of the Blood ..North Korea, Italy, Trump … that’s why they are after him so badly the other presidents that weren’t blood ? Nixon , and I actually don’t know which other one wasn’t related .. so here’s the problem King Charles rules they will make his every real wish happen because Trump won and wants them out .. and there is no telling who is an infiltrator I do know Tulsi Gabbard is an Infiltrator the only one that could carry off the deception of a side jump into the Republican Party she cannot be trusted I just watched her lie and double down on an easily checked lie .. so she garbage 🗑️… and here’s the real goal : one family earth .. they have a family line that has just over 500 million members I know it’s crazy but this bloodline has been around since before Christ supposedly walked so plenty of time to make Babies… any the King called for a planet with only 500 million people… now do you see ? So yeah their idiotic one disease and bang … while species done unless we take them out first … and remember most are murderers and I do mean most ! So anyway they will be when this is done if we let them do this !

@stephengriffn9277 Жыл бұрын

In Germany in '86, the sleep shirt was $7 and brown 5 button wool sweater was $15. Quite a deal even at that time. Still got mine. The shirt was comfortable but not hard-wearing; the elbows wore thin pretty quickly.

@campsiteministries Жыл бұрын

I miss my wool 5 button sweater. I actually still have it somewhere, but I’ve had it for so long and used to wear it so often that the fibers around the collar and cuffs started to wear out and come apart. It was one of my most reliable pieces of winter gear. They seem to be extremely hard to find now.

@GruntProof Жыл бұрын

Still have mine!

@wes11bravo Жыл бұрын

My nephew is still in and I was thinking of getting him one. There's even a company that makes a reproduction of the WWII version which would be even more awesome to wear under his whatever they call the new BDUs...

@TylerSnyder305 Жыл бұрын

I have found that the USGI 5 button wool sweater is nowhere near as thick and warm as the USMC commando sweater, I like the collar but they're a thinner knitt that's just not as warm. Maybe I just got a bad example? Now the USGI OG-108 wool field shirt is great, even the 70's examples that are readily available online NOS for around $30. The Korean war era examples are supposed to be even better, but I've been perfectly happy with the 1977 examples I bought. I wear it over a Henley & flannel, under my m65 if it's raining or just as an extra wind barrier under my wool cruisers or vintage wool barn jackets. I love wool and have a good deal of it, but fleece makes my skin crawl and I can't wear it.

@whiskeythree1622 Жыл бұрын

The Indy Gun Bunker on Washington St in Indy had about 6 of the legit ones ( smaller sizes ) awhile back Very reasonable prices Also Military Tactical Law surplus store in Duncannon PA had a few ( also smaller sizes ) a few months ago Best of luck

@davidperdue7506 Жыл бұрын

Early 1980's - As a new Plt Commander, I got a lot of new stuff from supply. Including a nylon sleep shirt. They had been in the system since Vietnam and not as nice as the modern poly-pro ones like you are showing. I was prior enlisted and had never gotten anything brand new from Supply. The little sleeping cap was in the package with my new sleeping bag. Before we went to the field, one of my Marines asked if I got the cap thing. I said yes, and he told me that they only used them for sleeping. Not walking around the bivouac area. He said they all called them the "Penis Head Hat". I know they let me in on things like that because I'd been a SSgt. The other Lt's didn't get the memo and wore them out and about. Gave the Marines something to chuckle about.

@BandGeek2210 Жыл бұрын

I was 11B 1983-1988…the green sleep shirts had three buttons…but l wore them all the time….great garment especially for the winter in Korea…

@outdoorfreedom9778 Жыл бұрын

ETS in 1970. We weren't even issued jacket liners! No rain gear of any type! Ear plugs were filters from your smokes. Back then most of us smoked! Best thing we were issued were the socks, wool with double layer heal and toes. It took decades but I finally wore them all out!

@johngarrett7050 Жыл бұрын

I don’t doubt how warm it is but as an electrician, I do know that synthetic materials in a high spark flash, or fire situation that stuff melts to your skin. That’s what keeps me going back to natural materials. by the way, I do dig the PBR hat.👍🇺🇸

@philhamlett2223 Жыл бұрын

Joined the army in'82. I've got 3 of them that I still use every winter. My first one came with my first extreme cold sleeping bag.

@harrymills2770 Жыл бұрын

I've never been in the military, because I'm 4F, so I always had the leisure to stop and add or peel layers, without risking any objectives or lives. From childhood, I was always the kid with his coat tied around his waist. As I got older, I started embracing the suck and going out dressed for my anticipated activity, with my thermal/puffer layers packed or tied to my pack. But it's more a work thing around the house/camp than an on-maneuvers thing. Throwing on a wool shirt to go out and split a bunch of rounds. You heat up pretty quick wielding a maul and stacking firewood. Turns out it's better for your health to give yourself those cold shocks. Beneficial for your metabolism. I like the poly for sitting still, but wool is best for me. I can see why people like the soft shell, but I prefer wool, and when I need to be quiet, I like 100% wool mackinaw, with or without a sweater, but always a merino base layer. Even the new poly stinks up quicker than wool, and I'm not as concerned about weight. You can pack a spare and still be lighter than one wool garment, if you use the synthetic stuff.

@MiddleOutdoorsman Жыл бұрын

I had a couple issued to me. Wore them when I was stationed in Korea 94-95. This, aside from my field jacket was my favorite piece of gear I WORKED in. Nothing says hard work like working outside for 14 to 16 hours hours a day, 6-7 days a week, during a winter your told was the coldest they've had in 20 years or so, doing 3 years worth of heavy construction projects inside 1 year. So yeah, me and the sleeper shirt had ALOT of time together. Wore one under my blouse, or just my field jacket without the blouse. A lot of times, i wore just my T shirt, and field jacket. You had to strip down so you didn't get a cold sweat. Or just my T shirt, sleeper shirt, and field jacket. Generally speaking, if you were cold, it meant you weren't working hard enough. I was BUMMED when I wore mine out. I looked around for a replacement years past, but gave up on finding one. Thanks for reminding me.. just found a medium on Ebay. Brand new with tags, $32d some odd dollars, worth every penny.

@lorkainenkingg8497 Жыл бұрын

I have two of those sleep shirts -- issued to me nearly 20 years ago. Got 'em hanging in the closet with my OD Green, Woodland Camo and DCU M-65 Field Jackets! Great find, Randall!

@wes11bravo Жыл бұрын

That brown polypro was almost too warm, just like the M1951 Fishtail Parka with the wool liner. Good if you're laying in your ranger grave out at Ft Indiantown Gap in February but if you're moving at all, get ready to sweat.

@Followme556 Жыл бұрын

I dig the green flannel. What I call "discrete tactical."

@Happyhandcannon Жыл бұрын

You are correct - the brown is hotter than hell, doesn't breath at all and shrinks like crazy when washed a few times.

@GruntProof Жыл бұрын

Yea I never put mine in the dryer

@billgrant6175 Жыл бұрын

It is great you show everyone all of the low cost, good quality options for gear. I like all of the cool name brand stuff. But it is nice to have durable gear which works for a quarter of the price. The Canadian Military Heavy Wool shirt (circa 1990s) is a great, surplus piece.

@johnniemoore6767 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir I have several of those,I collect and use U.S.Military gear everyday of my life great video!

@TalkAboutMartin Жыл бұрын

I served in North Germany - We did not get issued anything even close to those

@h-minus2212 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel - thank you for putting together great content. I was issued a sleep shirt in January 1989 when I started my tour in Korea. I hardly ever wore it, preferring the field jacket liner. Thanks again for the great review of this piece of kit and the insight into prices and availability - it was very helpful.

@SurvivorMetalMan Жыл бұрын

I’ve got one, had it for a few years, it’s outstanding, comfortable, and definitely keeps you warm. I want to get a few more.

@michaelfarinola5044 Жыл бұрын

2nd problem with the polypro is that it shrinks up like a melted soda bottle in the exhaust of an Abrams.

@ronaldmercer9616 Жыл бұрын

These used to come with the new cold weather bags , never saw them any where else

@carelscompanys1 9 ай бұрын

As mentioned above, you can remove latex paint with fingernail polish remover or acetone. Make sure the fabric doesn’t contain acetate or triacetate because the acetone will melt the fibers in the fabric. Make sure you’ve removed the paint before putting the clothes in the dryer, as the heat will cause the stain to set.

@ericluther1872 Жыл бұрын

Hard part trying to find it in XL size even when it was issued. I live near two major military bases.

@caseysmith544 Жыл бұрын

There are out there right now if you can't find these in the Surplus stores, some light jackets/heavy sweaters that are very similar to the sleep shirts with extra tall neck part like above that can be found for a better price then say a Kuiu or Colombia brand when not on sale. Most of these on the lower end are sports brands that call the tops some type of benchwarmer gear made more for High School coaches for sports like Ice Hockey, late season USA Football, or Track and Field Coaches early in the spring season.

@erikcornog9479 Жыл бұрын

guy at the flea mkt has some of these sleep shirts and i never thought to much about em but i might pick one up before thay run out.

@petercervantes2446 Жыл бұрын

When I first saw the stains I thought that the left lower stain was a guy jumping with a parachute.

@_JimS Жыл бұрын

LOL!!! Me Too!!

@stewarttrains98 Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of it, but it's definitely something to be on the lookout for. Thanks for the info

@rufuslynks8175 Жыл бұрын

Do miss my sleep shirt. If you roll/tuck the collar underneath/inside the short you can wear it under your BDUs. Wore this almost everyday during winter in Korea.

@gregjablunovsky841 Жыл бұрын

I got one in my USAF days, and it worked well with the ABU uniform. I wear it a lot during winter.

@deedeldeedle Жыл бұрын

Polypro gear is no joke. The lighter the warmer ironically enough

@jansirkia3809 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randall! 😃

@MIronLance Жыл бұрын

The first polypro I got my hands on was at Clothing Sales(Wurzburg) and I bought myself(in 1987). It was a thinner base layer made by Allen-A. I would wear the crew neck shirt in lieu of the brown t-shirt in winter. That and the bottoms usually kept me warm enough not to need the field jacket liner (unless temps started dipping down near the zero and below range, then the 5 button wool sweater came in before the liner).

@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078 Жыл бұрын

Now that's something I'm going to have to look in to! Gen 2. I've been having trouble finding something comfortable to sleep in and that looks like it will do great. Thanks!!

@MerryReaper6 Жыл бұрын

That’s really cool man! Thanks for sharing

@DOMINYPAUL Жыл бұрын

I've got one, I kept it from my time in the 2 ID. I wore it to sleep in when I was walking on the A.T.

@cripplers8 Жыл бұрын

Picked up a couple for cheap at the local Army-Navy store a few years ago and they’re awesome

@lessharratt8719 Жыл бұрын

Your wife is right. And it puts the concealed in concealed carry. I want one.

@euanr.skinner6492 Жыл бұрын

Aaahhh... A blast from the past indeed ! We used to wear the polyprop upper under our BDU blouse during the winter. In the field however, the M-65 still ruled ! I remember we had to fold the polyprop collar down so that just our brown t-shirt was visible... otherwise... you would find yourself "toasty warm and sweat sodden" from a "spontaneous jog" around the base perimeter 🙂

@GruntProof Жыл бұрын

I still wear my 65

@NicholasBrule Жыл бұрын

I have a sweet hoodie made with the same material from "Balance Collection". 20 bucks at a salvation army, total gem in the kit.

@DJTheMetalheadMercenary Жыл бұрын

I still have a set of the light and heavy brown Polypros hahahahaha nice

@canadafree2087 Жыл бұрын

I own two, one is button up and one is zipper; I prefer the button model. I did find a third and gave it to a buddy. Is it true, that Henry Ford worked for the military before he started making cars? "You can have any color you want, as long as it is olive drab". 😛

@garyfoster738 Жыл бұрын

I retired in 1994. We had them then the only problem that I ever had with them was the elbows would wear out too fast

@earlgeorge7573 Жыл бұрын

thank you for your service

@ulflyng4072 Жыл бұрын

Always great to find good gear affordable. What is the "stink-factor" on day 3?

@grandpaweber2097 Жыл бұрын

Mine were dark OD and had buttons. Worked like a charm layering in Germany and under my BDU top in Ft. Polk "winters." '84-'90.

@jayjenkins4721 Жыл бұрын

I still have one or two of those from years ago when we were wearing BDUs and working F-16s and A-10s on the flightline. Nice and toasty. With the OCPs I wear the waffle top now with the Polartec thin long john top and bottom when it's below 30 on the flight line.

@michaelmartin5995 Жыл бұрын

Love the brown poly's. I have four pair and they are my go-to during the winter outdoor season. If I could only have one more item I was issued, it would be my medium MOLLE ruck. (Had to turn that back in.)

@whiskeythree1622 Жыл бұрын

Best I know, those ACU patter MOLLE rucks go for $20 at some surplus stores Get ya one 🤙🏽

@rickcampbell2524 Жыл бұрын

They are testing some new cold weather gear in Alaska. I believe it was just issued recently. Thanks for the video' s.

@patriciacooper1308 Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats 100% wool. I've worn wool from WW1 pants and shirts for 40 years in winter in Vermont. Wool gets wet but stays warm. If taken care of lasts for years. I would buy newer stuff for winter but the older ones aren't worn out yet, not even thin or patched. I don't wear a sleeping shirt...

@dfostman6014 Жыл бұрын

One of the items I always hunt for at thrift stores and yard sales. The first type had buttons instead of the zip. Never was issued one, but they were available at Clothing Sales. 5 button sweater, poncho liner , sleep shirt and green jungle boots were all good gear. The older West German surplus long sleep shirts are very comfortable if you find one.

@CB-vt3mx Жыл бұрын

LOL...the one I was issued has buttons instead of a zipper. it came with a sleeping cap made from the same material. We got it issued at CIF with our jungle fatigues, wool sweater, and field pants... :D

@mikebox Жыл бұрын

We had those. I’ve still got one. It came with the mountain sleeping bag. It did predate the polypro. And in winter. We lived in them

@mikebox Жыл бұрын

@@williamschlosser77 I also loved the Jac Shirt. Can’t find them in XXL sizes.

@mikebox Жыл бұрын

@@williamschlosser77 What was funny, not really, was we never or barely used the sleeping bag. No room in the Large Alice, but we loved our Sleeping Shirts.

@tracybrigman1666 Жыл бұрын

13 B 30 here I have a couple of these shirts. Love them for there warmth.

@HumbleCowboy92 Жыл бұрын

I noticed your Garmin Instinct 2. I have the same exact watch and color, and I love it!

@RP-yf1ed Жыл бұрын

And the sleeping hat hat was just like it. I loved those things

@STOKERMATIC Жыл бұрын

Right on.

@scoth2930 Жыл бұрын

I had a sleep shirt before the polypro came out. My friend got it, but it was to small for him so I traded for it. This was back in the 90’s

@MPA249 Жыл бұрын

I liked the 5 button brown wool sweater better but the green sleeper shirt was nice.

@suntzu5562 Жыл бұрын

WAFFLE TOP GANG RISE UP! but for real I am a sucker for waffletop

@RBG-tr9ce Жыл бұрын

A friend gave me a seat of those poly long johns when he got out of the Army. I live in Texas, they were too hot to wear even on our coldest days.

@SavageAirguns Жыл бұрын

I use polypro tops and bottoms with a fleece liner or waffle top then my coat and hat of choice for being in a stagnant position in cold weather. But that's a cool top.

@tomuehrke2782 Жыл бұрын

My Dad was career Air Force...as a kid&teen I had winter and summer flightsuits,jackets,etc.but I remember best the winter wool flightsuit that saved my ass doing z paper route at 4:30 am in Illinois!

@richardsiegler8456 Жыл бұрын

Loved the sleep shirt, even after my service was over, I wore one for years.

@jaymag87 Жыл бұрын

Loved the sleep shirt. I think I still have it somewhere. Might have to go look for it.

@rossbabcock3790 9 ай бұрын

Lambs wool one-piece long johns. Saved my bacon on the Korean DMZ in winter of 79. Wish I could find a pair!

@douglucas4599 Жыл бұрын

The Five button brown wool sweater.

@haroldcotten1840 Жыл бұрын

I like it wished my surplus store had those

@kennethhamby9811 Жыл бұрын

The wool mummy bag liner that the 50s 60s bag had. Used them as a bag on warm weather camps.

@luisperez-zn5tf Жыл бұрын

I have the Beige waffle top and bottom issue, Gen 3. Mine was issued in Ft.Hood in 2009

@m.7n6 Жыл бұрын

Military surplus clothes make great work clothes/hunting clothes/camping clothes it's cheap, rugged, get paint on em or muck, car grease, oil wouldn't even worry about it

@jerryj3047 Жыл бұрын

CSLA vz.60 "jehlici"bdu,The Kanady vzor 60 (Czech Combat boots pattern 1960),Celta AČR, vz. 60 rain poncho/tent ,czech gas mask M-10M,Vojenský spacák vzor 67 ,sleeping bag...

@xPumaFangx Жыл бұрын

Bear suit top and bottoms. I liked the brown cold weather long sleeved undershirt. I liked it because it had the buttoned v neck. i could wear it and no one would know. While in uniform or in civilian cloths.

@stevencook3074 Жыл бұрын

The sleep shirt was awesome

@williamrogers. Жыл бұрын

I like the mint green fuzzy jacket with the big pockets.

@tmurray12 Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@xusmico187 2 ай бұрын

old canvas sleeping bags (after feathers were replaced with fiber, freeze your ass off) NIB came with the light weight sleep shirt and a snoopy cap of same material. Pre poly. thin, not bruched. Ide was to keep the bag clean for head and body oil.

@johnlenz2921 Жыл бұрын

Never got much bang for the buck out of the polypros. Never kept me that warm. Now the ugly brown three button sweater? Toasty warm goodness!!! Still use mine on cold days. Love it!!

@scottydouglass1892 Жыл бұрын

The Air Force gave us sleep shirts, they were nice for sleeping in the cargo bay. As a C-17 crew chief that's where you slept because we did 36 hours days. I have decided the best surplus thing I like best, is the dd-214 club members.

@MrFlyrod7 Жыл бұрын

Almost all the bases have a thrift shop and you can get this stuff cheap

@DB-yj3qc Жыл бұрын

As a former 11B from 80s though the 99 trying to get issued a new sleeping bag was next to impossible from most of the posts C.I.F. then having to do mandatory turn in to unit supply to be cleaned. Then receive extreme cold weather returned or vs versa. Why I snagged up a gortex sleeping system when I got the chance. To many C.I.F. playing games with soldiers turning in TA-50.

@MrFunnyDad2024 Жыл бұрын

I would not trade my sleep shirt for billion dollars. Well maybe...

@Stoney_AKA_James Жыл бұрын

I remember those sleep shirts, they worked well in the Artic

@enemyofthestate9358 Жыл бұрын

I do facility maintenance one of my rules is if it's cold enough you need a jacket it's to cold to paint!! If i need more than a tee shirt to be comfortable i don't paint.

@GruntProof Жыл бұрын

My paint said down to 50f which is low enough for this MS boy to wear a warming layer 🤣

@kylermoore9079 Жыл бұрын

Nice work

@michaelmcmanus5196 Жыл бұрын

Still have and use my brown ploypro when needed.

@philliperskine4986 Жыл бұрын

shoot I would just paint some cool looking design on it and really make it your own creation.

@sectorseven07 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these as well, I like it a lot.

@kirkmorrison6131 Жыл бұрын

I use to have a similar shirt, it was a foreign milsurp, I loved the collar, it folded, and when you unfolded it. It would cover your mouth. It would keep you warm for a bit even into the upper 20s.

@caseysmith544 Жыл бұрын

I have some Brown poly undies to wear, they are so old these have 25% wool to them as well as Polypropylene and Nylon for the rest. It is very useful.

@homegrowncustomsandautorep9737 Жыл бұрын

I have the green sleep shirt... Great layers

@krodkrod8132 Жыл бұрын

I was deployed to Norway in like 1999 when i was in the Marines. There was a giant Nato exercise. They gave us these and some Buffalo Coats. We were still not warm lol.

@AttackCop Жыл бұрын

They wanted my sleep shirt back when I retired. Almost everyone wore the polypros wrong1 The are not "sweaters" they do not go over the t-shirt. they are the first layer next to skin.

@terrysoule8441 Жыл бұрын

I have the sleep shirt... USAF issue though. It's about 20-25 years old now but still like new.

@anthonyvasquez7278 Жыл бұрын

This is what I used in Iraq in 2004 instead of the PolyPro

@chillios2222 Жыл бұрын

i went with the brown sweater but had this also

@HardcoreFourSix Жыл бұрын

sleep shirt plus the sleep hat (which was part of the sleeping bag issue?) were great. I would wear sleep shirt, then the field jacket liner, then my BDU shirt. If it was raining, I wore the WW jacket (later the goretex). I never had a Graf jacket made, but I did obtain a parka liner that I wore under the WW jacket

@tedmichas7709 Жыл бұрын

What about graf gloves