We Took Alpha Industries Across America to Find Rare Surplus Gear

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Highsnobiety

6 жыл бұрын

We sent our resident thrifting expert to explore some of the best military surplus shops in America. More info: hsnob.co/52qcd
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@Scott-ep5kr
@Scott-ep5kr 5 жыл бұрын
Shout out to guy dropping a thing at 0:21
@huntersantana4645
@huntersantana4645 5 жыл бұрын
whoops
@maxdondada
@maxdondada 4 жыл бұрын
😢
@decapitated420
@decapitated420 4 жыл бұрын
I hope the thing he dropped didn't break
@cobraking1419
@cobraking1419 3 жыл бұрын
Somebody get that guy an Oscar.
@JEB66
@JEB66 2 жыл бұрын
Word
@Cdubp01
@Cdubp01 6 жыл бұрын
Pro tip-go to military surplus stores in cities that have large military bases. You’re way more likely to find interesting stuff for better prices. “Fell off the back of the truck” and what not.
@kilo393
@kilo393 5 жыл бұрын
That's very true.
@ChiDraconis
@ChiDraconis 5 жыл бұрын
@@kilo393 Yes correct; If i need something that works and obtained 1-st visit or soon I drive to Kileen which is Ft.Hood ◘ never perfect but much greater chance of finding *Will do*
@clarencebeeks1528
@clarencebeeks1528 4 жыл бұрын
Sage advice 👍🏻
@Zesser6ixx
@Zesser6ixx 3 жыл бұрын
more like larceny by finding
@JEB66
@JEB66 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not always the case, those are the places that like to jack up prices. Especially on cif gear. Imagine paying $60 you don't have for an ilbe pack radio pouch that already went out of issue but your cif receipt says you have one... If your wanna lose money, Saigon Scam's I mean Saigon Sam's in Jville is the place you wanna go.
@saigonbamuoisaudonongquaoi2346
@saigonbamuoisaudonongquaoi2346 6 жыл бұрын
Theres just something very comfy about this video that I cant explain.
@smd6141
@smd6141 6 жыл бұрын
Straight Homura The smooth jazz playing in the background
@smd6141
@smd6141 6 жыл бұрын
Straight Homura is it even jazz? idk
@doodlemcgee
@doodlemcgee 6 жыл бұрын
defs the sound design, monotone cinematography
@VolkXue
@VolkXue 4 жыл бұрын
i can explain it. It's called editing
@yelord2167
@yelord2167 3 жыл бұрын
Too much manliness make ya feel like a real man
@wolfsmith2865
@wolfsmith2865 6 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the 70s and 80s, in L.A. there was no shortage of surplus shops there at that time. Most of them died off or became outdoor gear shops with a few bits of surplus in the back. I miss crawling the dusty shelves with that unique preserved canvas musk, digging through boxes of gear from previous decades. I often lament the passing of true surplus shops. New stores are packed with Chinese made nylon pouches and bags. I still search for the old school shops when I visit a new city, hoping to find the real deal. I just got back from Texas and was able to stop at a personal favorite in Fort Worth, Omaha's Surplus. That place will take you back, my friend!
@MasterChief-sl9ro
@MasterChief-sl9ro 6 жыл бұрын
Omahas has been around for 70 years. You just have to pay attention to DSA\DLA numbers. As he carries some fake stuff. So know what it is you're buying and how to spot fakes.
@cicadakidd
@cicadakidd 5 жыл бұрын
If you ever head up to Pennsylvania, be sure to stop at Palmyra. There’s a surplus store there called “TOP GUN ARMY NAVY SURPLUS” that has a lot of old, real deal stuff, and some new stuff as well.
@motorrebell
@motorrebell 3 жыл бұрын
Alpha "MADE IN USA" was awesome - today its overpriced "Hipstersyle" chinese junk .
@chibbacurley62
@chibbacurley62 2 жыл бұрын
If you're ever in upstate NY check out Mohawk army navy. I work there and Trust me we got what u miss haha
@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917
@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the 90's and 2000's but I also remember the first time walking into a military surplus shop and being completely taken aback by everything they had. I don't even think a military surplus shop exist in the Bay Area anymore lol.
@creepybones10
@creepybones10 6 жыл бұрын
"You're doing a great thin...." "Yes I am!"
@Ivanmok14
@Ivanmok14 5 жыл бұрын
Big ups to the host. Well presented, composed and informative.
@julianc1039
@julianc1039 6 жыл бұрын
Very, very, very glad you guys finally did a video on military surplus gear.
@ralphharrison1903
@ralphharrison1903 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I live in Tampa Fl & I always shop at my local Army Surplus store. I like wearing BDU pants & T-shirts I know I can buy them online but I like supporting the local business. One last thing. It doesn’t get cold here like in Boston but they do sell jackets that are perfect for our mild winters.
@kevod09
@kevod09 4 жыл бұрын
As a kid i absolutely loved army surplus shops, ammunition boxes, hollowed out grenades and bullets, combats , jackets,hats. Loved it .
@elonnabettini
@elonnabettini 5 жыл бұрын
you guys should really consider doing a feature on bobby from boston - his store and warehouse are iconic parts of boston fashion history and were always a go-to when i was in college for sourcing amazing pieces for not just my personal collection but for shows/shoots
@bambam6231973
@bambam6231973 4 жыл бұрын
Man I miss these stores in Chicago we used to have so many..cant find anymore!!!
@mesquiteguy121
@mesquiteguy121 4 жыл бұрын
Dallas Tx has a couple of really nice surplus stores that I used to haunt when I still lived there.
@hinglemccringleberry8193
@hinglemccringleberry8193 6 жыл бұрын
There are a few of these stores near Camp Pendleton that have a lot of cool stuff
@pheasantpluckersson2138
@pheasantpluckersson2138 4 жыл бұрын
Vintage trends in Hollywood still have loads of authentic Ma1 M65’s etc 👌🏻 awesome store
@Nicoda1st
@Nicoda1st 4 жыл бұрын
I love these shops! Could spend hours in them
@elgatoremendado1115
@elgatoremendado1115 2 жыл бұрын
You have cool videos about Supply Army stores. I love the one in Portland.
@anona8749
@anona8749 2 жыл бұрын
I went there 2 months before this was filmed! cool vid!
@PiviotAtWar
@PiviotAtWar 6 жыл бұрын
4:12 Looks like Big Shaq took off his jacket
@MrNektarios1973
@MrNektarios1973 4 жыл бұрын
The trouser at 02:28 is amazing!
@andrewhaley8992
@andrewhaley8992 5 жыл бұрын
I love surplus from any country!
@JoeyLevenson
@JoeyLevenson 4 жыл бұрын
Weird, I just donated my old Alpha n3b last night and then, this popped up in my feed.
@DonAP503
@DonAP503 4 жыл бұрын
i have an m65 from my dad and it still has the looks
@zxvadcsfbh
@zxvadcsfbh 6 жыл бұрын
1:03 ok WHAT IS THAT PURPLE CAMO PATTERN? I need that shit yesterday.
@EE-pt4kb
@EE-pt4kb 6 жыл бұрын
I love army surplus items
@JEB66
@JEB66 2 жыл бұрын
Been here a couple times. Just hate taking the train to get there so I go to the Army Barracks in Saugus.
@kitchentable1362
@kitchentable1362 4 жыл бұрын
Me, a 16 year old, owns both an original M-65 and N-3B They are amazing
@jakelopes2789
@jakelopes2789 6 жыл бұрын
Love this
@arryanan3596
@arryanan3596 3 жыл бұрын
Hisnobiety, we need more Episodes of surplus store hunting....
@redunicorn7760
@redunicorn7760 4 жыл бұрын
My militaries budget is so tight there's no surplus 😂
@omarsalmi1581
@omarsalmi1581 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Algeria and I got some of these American military uniforms from second-hand stores
@Milkman3572000
@Milkman3572000 Жыл бұрын
So they look stylish in Boston. In fly over country they Work and are stylish. Hunt/Fish/ outdoor work and look good going to Wal Mart. The M1951 is a Great OVERCOAT if you ever find one. Designed to wear over your other gear. Like the M65, they have a removable woobie type liner, except they are longer, around your knees.
@eugene188
@eugene188 4 жыл бұрын
How do they still have stock of these items 30-50 years later? Like every surplus store has been selling them for 30 years, but the supply doesn't run dry?
@superandz
@superandz Жыл бұрын
Awesome we used to have army and navy everywhere here in the uk in the 80s and 90s now hardly at all very sad. Luckily I still have the alpha m65 .
@Legionnaire7777
@Legionnaire7777 4 жыл бұрын
Wish we had stores like this in the U.K.
@acm8079
@acm8079 3 жыл бұрын
There is plenty of them but they tend to be a bit smaller
@Capronice
@Capronice 5 жыл бұрын
You can find some great stuff in this store. If you live in Massachusetts. I recommend the Stoughton mass Army Navy store. The pricing is great. They will have about 10 MA1 jackets on the rack. The t shirts are a great price as is most of their products. I have had my m 65 jacket since college. 1987. That is one well made jacket for sure. If anyone knows where I can get authentic army/nylon sleeping bag please let me know. Army Navy said they can not sell them anymore due to some political reason.
@jerryr.6908
@jerryr.6908 4 жыл бұрын
Never goes out of style
@TruthTriumphs786
@TruthTriumphs786 2 жыл бұрын
Rambo and Taxi Driver made those M65 sell out
@mtestoni1
@mtestoni1 4 жыл бұрын
The Brits sell awesome surplus stuff at great prices! I haven't found anything Stateside that comes close and unbelievable customer service
@rogerserafin
@rogerserafin 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage. My question is.....What jacket is the name Jeff is wearing ? Thanks in advance who can answer this question.
@flugel5554
@flugel5554 4 жыл бұрын
What jacket/type of jacket is he using in this video? I want one of those thin hooded jackets
@arundhir2662
@arundhir2662 6 жыл бұрын
that alpha industries x ace hotel parka the dude is wearing looks crisp
@chicagopapi6152
@chicagopapi6152 6 жыл бұрын
How could show the M65 trouser liners and jacket liners but not discuss them? Oh come on now, they are both well worth mentioning and seriouly worth buying TBH, most especially for people who live in very cold weather states/cities/towns.
@madpaps1370
@madpaps1370 4 жыл бұрын
Whats the name of the jacket that is next to the M65 jacket at 2:50???
@joegardner3083
@joegardner3083 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best surplus store I found was tucked away in this hole in the wall plaza in a town called ft pierce in t he 80s , it was called gijoeys head banger, family run business. The man was a retired us army soldier, the same with his wife, they had their kids in the store with them, I guess they were babysitting them. He made the whole family dog tags on his machine. While he was doin the typing on the tag machine, he yelled my name, I went , here, he motioned me over, handed me my tag, freshly printed, and said, you turn to make one. I froze, me , I said , yes, and with his help I made 2 sets for my sons. What a memory, both of my son served, and both came back. That day my kids decided to join the service, cause of that man at gijoeys ..
@dudedude8931
@dudedude8931 4 жыл бұрын
I usually stop here to get my military gear, before I hit the smoothie spot and then get to my salon appointment to have my beard re-aligned. Just a day in the life of a trendy hipster
@d1sma136
@d1sma136 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what jacket he’s wearing right at the start? The rubber looking one? Looks nice af
@DylanHutto
@DylanHutto 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty certain it's an M-51 Fishtail
@bambam6231973
@bambam6231973 6 жыл бұрын
does this store have an online website!
@strongdan1
@strongdan1 4 жыл бұрын
in europe very few place you get things like this amsterdam spain london barlin
@mattpatton8887
@mattpatton8887 4 жыл бұрын
It's so strange watching civilians geek out over army surplus stuff... like, you guys know that the phrase "good enough for government work" is deeply rooted in truth, right?
@angelvarela9830
@angelvarela9830 4 жыл бұрын
The store owners voice is cool
@Furari23
@Furari23 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but to me he sounds French
@user-fx5yu
@user-fx5yu 3 жыл бұрын
4:09 ok but those nasa bomber jackets thooo
@Rooftopdarling
@Rooftopdarling 2 жыл бұрын
I have given this store so much of my money
@toolspro7612
@toolspro7612 Жыл бұрын
Dear Highsnobiety, May I ask you, what size is the M-65 from 2:57 ? Medium/Long or Large/Regular? Great vid! Thank you for your answer Regards
@mh53j
@mh53j 6 жыл бұрын
Prices for Alpha garments are outrageous. An M65 jacket upwards of $150!! First one I got in '74 was $15, bought some on base at clothing sales for $25 in 1990s. Maybe because true Alpha stuff made in US, not China.
@jacobdevlin3279
@jacobdevlin3279 5 жыл бұрын
I found an m65 for 37 dollars at a store down the road from me..
@kilo393
@kilo393 5 жыл бұрын
You can still find them at those prices it just the crazys asking for over 100 bucks for them.Maybe they're taking advatage of the trends and hoping some hipster will buy it at those prices which does happen.
@huntersantana4645
@huntersantana4645 5 жыл бұрын
I found a M-51 for $30 in a Ventura Thrift shop.
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 4 жыл бұрын
Nope! New Alpha is making almost everything in CHINA. They suck balls for the prices they are charging of horrible quality. They are also more into the fashion clothing than the working clothing.
@erapvp
@erapvp 6 жыл бұрын
great content
@krugermaster5003
@krugermaster5003 2 жыл бұрын
I have m65 field jacket , but the tag is green. Does anyone know why the difference in color is?
@robert__
@robert__ 6 жыл бұрын
pretty good video ngl
@buster1173
@buster1173 4 жыл бұрын
I need an extra extra large tanker jacket and I just can't find it
@masshole1373
@masshole1373 4 жыл бұрын
fahkin love that wicked accent
@borndead327
@borndead327 4 жыл бұрын
What jacket are you wearing in the video
@dmcc757
@dmcc757 Жыл бұрын
Anyone know what type of jacket the presenter was wearing, thanks
@jahmaryoung4025
@jahmaryoung4025 3 жыл бұрын
Whats the avg price of the coats?
@ronaldmercer9616
@ronaldmercer9616 6 жыл бұрын
13 years active duty army most issue clothing was junk even the fabulous gortex we got leaked after a few deployments only quality items were the original jungle boots in green wire like iron and were 21bucks at clothing sales
@etamlous
@etamlous 6 жыл бұрын
I own 3 Alpha bombers and a parka. They look dope but the insulation material is just not to par. for North East winters. Alpha needs to adopt modern insulating fabrics into their winter gear.
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 4 жыл бұрын
@Michael Nonya Even the CHINA junk from Alpha is high and they hide where it is made on purpose. I'd buy a ROTHCO or MIL-TEC before I'd touch Alpha QC in the toilet garbage.
@mattghost456
@mattghost456 6 жыл бұрын
Love that they dont give credit to the artist anymore with background music not cool im sure they would love to listen to there beats
@marcostowers704
@marcostowers704 6 жыл бұрын
Matt Tollison it's Last Supper by Davis Absolute, The first song that is
@shivankarrana4127
@shivankarrana4127 5 жыл бұрын
Do you guys Cargo ??
@engineered.mechanized
@engineered.mechanized 5 жыл бұрын
Are these jackets, specifically the M-65 priced cheap at these surplus stores?
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 4 жыл бұрын
Used ones are. New ones by Alpha aren't. New ones by other manufacturers are inexpensive and are of the same quality as the new Alphas as Alpha's quality has went into the toilet.
@Portmilieu
@Portmilieu 6 жыл бұрын
You can find these in any military surplus store, everywhere. But this store is just a fraud, selling surplus 5 times their values for wannabe hipsters who think they found another unknown vintage store... Go to a real small military surplus in any town and you'll find your "super rare" MA1 jacket for 25$. But the hype around the vintage pieces need to stop, it's military quality, stitches will pop out in under 3 months...
@jhlee116
@jhlee116 6 жыл бұрын
Paul Escudier agreed store is a fraud; nothing "surplus" about it. everything there is rothco level sweatshop manufacture. Can't tell you how many times I've walked into the store hoping that maybe this time there might be any real surplus items only to walk right back out. I don't mind they sell these items (selection of dickies and timberland is quite nice) but to call this place a surplus store is a shame. Not really a surprise, but this piece is just a glorified ad for Alpha Industries
@cutterreinhart2480
@cutterreinhart2480 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight i was hoping to get a nice vintage black bomber but from the looks of it i may have to look into what exactly vintage means. Much obliged.
@Portmilieu
@Portmilieu 6 жыл бұрын
Is that ironic or not? I can't sense the tone aha
@cutterreinhart2480
@cutterreinhart2480 6 жыл бұрын
Nah im serious, i live ina more urban part of California so there isnt alot of surplus stores in my area so i feel like they could gouge for prices.
@jesterbuddersworth3051
@jesterbuddersworth3051 6 жыл бұрын
Steez McSteezy hey babe try kommandostore online. They're restocking next week. Good shit
@TheSmakkk
@TheSmakkk 5 жыл бұрын
Whats that jacket youre wearing?!
@bornh8r
@bornh8r 5 жыл бұрын
i need them mfkn overalls
@MasterChief-sl9ro
@MasterChief-sl9ro 6 жыл бұрын
Finding original Slant Pocket OD Green \ERDL RIP stop. Is like pulling hens teeth. As they cost up to $150.00 if you see them..
@kilo393
@kilo393 5 жыл бұрын
Usually the ERDl jungle fatigues are the ones pulling those prices.The OD ones are cheaper depending on the condition and the seller.I bought an OD slant pocket rip stop jacket for 35 bucks.
@littlemang69
@littlemang69 5 жыл бұрын
lol not really in Asia you can get em cheap since the US Military left a lot of them behind after the war, i recently got two the other day on ebay together for $55!
@ekobudi1614
@ekobudi1614 4 жыл бұрын
How much m65 jacket?
@WizEL
@WizEL 6 жыл бұрын
boston is "across america"--clickbait
@thatonespecialsnowflake5486
@thatonespecialsnowflake5486 6 жыл бұрын
there's different episodes....
@333BlkFlagg
@333BlkFlagg 5 жыл бұрын
Epic
@jmk592
@jmk592 6 жыл бұрын
isn't this the guy in phantogram??
@jebbus8387
@jebbus8387 4 жыл бұрын
There is no shortage of Military stuff in my house because my dad is in the Air Force
@nikonxr
@nikonxr 4 жыл бұрын
song id ?
@survivorsquirt4958
@survivorsquirt4958 5 жыл бұрын
Do support to und die Good!
@jamesconnell1531
@jamesconnell1531 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 51 on the 23rd of October and I'm getting my new M1 A and I can't fuckin wait
@jspurs22
@jspurs22 3 жыл бұрын
This is what i wear while playing Call Of Duty
@liammm7036
@liammm7036 4 жыл бұрын
Man I NEED that fishtail parka that the host is wearing, anyone have any clue what it is?
@syedtalha1990
@syedtalha1990 4 жыл бұрын
beautiful colllection but in india its a dreammmmmmmmmmmm
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 4 жыл бұрын
The problem is Alpha Ind have not made military jackets for 10-15-20-25-40 years depending on the type of jacket. Alpha now days makes over priced fashion versions of the jackets they once made in USA now in CHINA with crap quality. It is extremely hard to find good originals in Surplus Shops or Online. See those new commercial tags on those jackets? Those will run you if you are lucky $85 to $150. Some stores go into the $200 range and they are the CHINA Alpha garbage. Alpha sold out the American people and are gouging the same with overpriced products made in the 3rd World.
@joelstatosky1817
@joelstatosky1817 Жыл бұрын
Literally, which is why I go the extra mile to find stuff that's truly vintage. The quality is just better, especially compared to these expensive reproductions. I've seen m-1951 reproductions that are $600, it astonishes me. Why get the reproduction when you can get the real thing and cheaper?
@VGLV888
@VGLV888 2 жыл бұрын
☑️✅
@darylfields
@darylfields 4 жыл бұрын
I love the Army and I want M-65 but alpha industries sale them for 225.00 that too much for me
@kylelaughinghouse1893
@kylelaughinghouse1893 5 жыл бұрын
Get a rothco catalog
@exexpat11
@exexpat11 4 жыл бұрын
Mil-Tec has better quality.
@daniilmolodtsov8206
@daniilmolodtsov8206 4 жыл бұрын
0:32 why u keep looking down ? Reading the script ?
@DingoAteMeBaby
@DingoAteMeBaby 5 жыл бұрын
the guy is like "i dont give a shit I make money not spend it"
@davidmcfaul7595
@davidmcfaul7595 2 жыл бұрын
"do you follow the trends and notice how your store influences fashion of the youth?" "oh caaaamaflage"
@bloopagustus2150
@bloopagustus2150 5 жыл бұрын
Not a bomber type of guy have to say
@chainsawteddybear
@chainsawteddybear 2 жыл бұрын
Boston LMAO
@Tanner731
@Tanner731 4 жыл бұрын
no patagonia surplus? that stuff is real fire
@rasclotify
@rasclotify 6 жыл бұрын
Bahston.
@xxyyzzplants131
@xxyyzzplants131 Жыл бұрын
This guy "gets" it. Most civilians don't. An old M65 makes a statement about you. I Like to wear them on plane trips.
@eliotsimpson
@eliotsimpson 4 жыл бұрын
Why does this man button/zip up every single jacket he owns everytime
@carleeroseterangi6923
@carleeroseterangi6923 Жыл бұрын
Containers shipment cargo thieves. Business.
@strongdan1
@strongdan1 4 жыл бұрын
ORIGINAL US ARMY VIETNAM BDU WOODLAND CAMO PANTS MY FAVORITE
@user-oy9hp1hp5d
@user-oy9hp1hp5d 4 жыл бұрын
Респект бомбер класс
@Panthers1521
@Panthers1521 6 жыл бұрын
So the owner does not pay attention to fashion.
@importantname
@importantname 4 жыл бұрын
Surplus means Not Rare!
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