In the Independent war in croatia comes this vests
@GonzoPrice11 күн бұрын
Just scored this and the enhanced version on a bidding sight for 5.99 and 10 bucks respectively.
@Mr4thahaters13 күн бұрын
I have a semi.
@konradszymanski62714 күн бұрын
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@Gottlieb_XCIV.14 күн бұрын
I'd honestly prefer the soviet padded leather cap over this ...
@SurplusGeek13 күн бұрын
For real, I'm not sure what they were thinking.
@Robgoofs19 күн бұрын
Of course they used a hockey liner
@marcusarilus26 күн бұрын
made a nice pillow in the M60A3 in the early 80's in West Germany.
@marcusarilus29 күн бұрын
Reforger 1982 Carbine Fortress . Part of the Orange forces with 1st Armored Division . Had a Simulated Nuclear response release . also saw the 1st appearance of the M1 at Reforger
@robertmosher7418Ай бұрын
I love that you called the closure on the last model hook and pile and not velcro. Just like rubber bands are called elastic retention bands. Lol
@eddiereyna2998Ай бұрын
That’s what we wore into the Gulf War and oddly enough they issued us Kevlar Flak Covers because they were manufactured in the Desert chocolate chip colors .
@United_RegionsАй бұрын
“Don’t shoot I’m with the science team!”
@prestoniАй бұрын
Wore one Vietnam 69-70
@vermontvermont9292Ай бұрын
I still cant find the first version. I have 3 lbv88e with correct buttpacks. All are new old stock. I still prefer alice over these though. Ive put together several kits all new old stock. Some how i keep finding unused alice and iifs gear. I collect , plus use the gear during trainings and FTX's. For such "old" gear it still works great for the basic civilian rifleman. Highly recommend either alice or lbv88e , especially if on a budget.
@jonathanenglish9146Ай бұрын
The M69 vests were used to supplement the hillbilly armor on HUMVEEs in Iraq in 04'. There were piles of them lying out by the motor pool once the up armored M1113s arrived.
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
Oh, that is interesting! I guess it's better than nothing.
@Soap_MctavishАй бұрын
Does the filter have asbestos?
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
No but it does have chromium.
@bagel5833Ай бұрын
I actually own an A1! However it's really interesting because the mask DOES have an A1 cup, but it's actually a 1991 production, which is interesting because it's before the actual issue year, but clearly must've been upgraded into an A1 later in it's service! Very nice mask, comfortable, practical, uses common filters, very nice.
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
Oh wow, that is pretty cool!
@McCreeIsATreeАй бұрын
You need to upload again! You’re one of my favourite military ytbers for you awesome concise style!
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
I know, I know! I need to make way more content! Thank you, though! I'll try to get more content out soon!
@TusseboyАй бұрын
I'm upset their are not 100s of these videos love ur videos. Love from sweden 🇸🇪
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! I really need to make more!
@sean_mccormackАй бұрын
I think the Avon s10 is the best design.
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
That is very fair! The S10 is a fantastic mask!
@emt9096Ай бұрын
New subscriber btw
@emt9096Ай бұрын
Man you're underrated
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
Thank you very much!
@sixor942 ай бұрын
Two years late, but Arma Reforger is probably in the best state it ever was, still a bit disappointing that it is not a "proper" Arma title, but I have a feeling the Arma 4 is not that far away, great video on the topic of Reforger btw
@SurplusGeekАй бұрын
Thank you! I still need to buy it, but I keep putting it off.
@insn42802 ай бұрын
I have this combined with ALICE for extra mags and carrying space and hands down the best option for long patrols
@Nightmare77_Games2 ай бұрын
got a polish MP-4 made 1985, would the M6 hood still fit it?
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
It's a possibility, but I'm not sure.
@HaaraldEigerson10662 ай бұрын
I wore a vest something like that but not exactly. The fastener was all Velcro. It wasn’t too bad until you had to fire from the prone position. Then it would push up on the back of your helmet and the front would obstruct your vision. On the range some of us would wear our helmets backwards while firing from the prone. Just don’t let the range safeties catch you doing it.
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
It could have been an M69 Flak Vest. Either way, thanks for the comment!
@isbee562 ай бұрын
The British army bought a lot of M52 and M69 vests for use in Northern Ireland during the early days of the troubles, they saw service as a theatre issue vest until 1981 when they were replaced by a vest that contained plates called the INIBA.
@sean_mccormackАй бұрын
That was my first thought when I saw it
@user-vx9ze2wd6e2 ай бұрын
its surprises me how dufferent US and Soviet cold war era uniform look. The US soldier looks like a advanced combat unit with ergonomic webbing and camo BDU. And the Soviet one has no changes since WW2
@omarrp142 ай бұрын
At least in the units I’ve been in helmet scrim is very uncommon. By that I mean I am the only person I ever see in my vicinity that has it. I used the pieces from a camo net repair kit. If it’s borrowed just fold up the excess and return it when you PCS. If you buy your own repair kit just cut it to size.
@chronicmilitarycollector92322 ай бұрын
33:22 very accurate. This is why I sometimes hate the militaria "community" is there is such a constant pissing contest going on. It's honestly pathetic. I guess every hobby has their snobs though. I mostly collect 3rd Reich, that is what tickles my pickle, but this guy is so right about it ALL being worth collecting and studying no matter the monetary value. 3rd Reich prices are stupidly over priced anyways. I'm glad there are people out there collecting Scandinavian stuff because it's all important to the overall story.
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
Everything needs to be preserved and documented. Thank you for the comment!
@chronicmilitarycollector92322 ай бұрын
Great podcast, I look forward to watching more of your videos. Researching is so important. Too many people buying stuff they have no idea what they're buying. When you research a lot, you get used to it, and it becomes really fun.
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that and thank you!
@Bigboomboom5882 ай бұрын
Amazing video! And this is a really controversial topic. My take on it is that the only reason I’d open it sealed is if said item is really common and easy to get a hold of sealed. I recently bought an m17a1 gas mask that’s new old stock and the only reason I’m opening it is for one, it’s in a simple cardboard box so it’s not really sealed to begin with, and for two, I wanna make a video on it and document it due to the fact there are not many if any videos on it.
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I tried to be as fair as I could be considering how passionate people can get about this topic. I try my hardest not to open things, but sometimes you don't have much choice. Thanks for the comment!
@Alffraido2 ай бұрын
So its like an M1 helmet but PASGT
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
Pretty much! I'd argue even less useful since the M1 liner could be used for things, guard duty, drill, and so forth.
@theenorman87062 ай бұрын
Really good video! Never knew these even existed
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's a really obscure piece of history, so I'm glad I could show it off!
@milesu.70452 ай бұрын
'had one back in the day
@michaelsherman64922 ай бұрын
I had one of these insured when I went into the army in 1984
@G5RkEN19 күн бұрын
This reminds me of a book called 1984, by George Orwell...
@bengtolsson54362 ай бұрын
Now the brand new ak24 is coming starting in 2025, I think.
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
Oh, that's pretty cool!
@StoryTellerStudios_Official2 ай бұрын
Boys: Heheheheh, M69.
@tomhenry8972 ай бұрын
Liked mine
@dw70942 ай бұрын
Don't remember what type flak jackets they issued us in Vietnam, but they were heavy, and when you sweated in them they stunk so bad. That smell would never come out of it.
@HumanThePersonАй бұрын
M69
@HumanThePersonАй бұрын
*m69 late war
@HawkeyePi3rce2 ай бұрын
Snagged a vest to go with my Alice Belt (fits perfectly together) for a out 20 bucks, great kit
@SurplusGeek2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great deal! 👍
@TheSoldierinus2 ай бұрын
I can relate I’ve been on instagram for years and I remember the time when you can gain attraction by adding hashtags. Now it’s hard to get attraction and with the shadow ban that’s been in place it’s almost impossible to get a following. That’s why much of my focus is on KZfaq.
@kennethhoppe22592 ай бұрын
Frag Attachments
@EcoNeato2 ай бұрын
When I participated in ReForGer 88, I was told it stood for "Re-togetherness of Forces in Germany"; I think it was later changed to something shorter. At age 19, I wasn't told anything about the purpose other than to push back any Soviet invasion.
@M856BushBurner3 ай бұрын
I’m going to give you a shout out on my channel, you do very quality work and deserve more subs than me. Very soon you will have more brother
@SurplusGeek3 ай бұрын
Thanks, man! I really appreciate it!
@M856BushBurner3 ай бұрын
Nice content man!
@davideldridge44793 ай бұрын
Hated that damn thing! Loved my ALICE LBE!
@TheSoldierinus3 ай бұрын
Do a full video
@SurplusGeek3 ай бұрын
I have some plans for one in the works, but I think I'm going to focus on smaller videos that break down pieces of ALICE and its history. There is so much information that I can't fit it well enough in one video!