Military Surplus stuff is pretty readily available. I just ordered a new East German dark grey full length, lined wool coat for $20 and matching wool slacks for $18. Should make a nice winter coat for next year. Three years ago we bought a Marine Corp. radio that was used as a high country base station during Viet Nam for $200. We are able to broadcast as well as receive radio and teletype messages from all over the world. This year we will be picking up some Canvas Tents: one 24' x 52' for $150 and two 16' Hex for $ 50 each. All three tents come with all the poles, etc. At past meets we've found great buys such as:
Heavy duty Coveralls | $5/pair |
Alice Packs (Knapsacks) | $5 ea. |
Wool Underwear Shirts (Henley style) - New | 3/$7 |
Wool Sweaters | $7 ea. |
Misc. Canvas Bags | $1 & up |
Insulated Canvas Coolers (big enough to hold a whole case of beer) (keeps things colder longer than our Coleman cooler TOO !!) | $14 |
Collapsing Canvas Water Buckets | $3 ea. |
Wooden Boxes with hinged lids - 10 x 12 x 36" (105 mm shell shipping boxes made with 3/4" boards & have rope handles) | FREE |
Wooden Ammo Boxes like above - 26 x 14" x 18" | $11 ea. |
Metal Ammo Cans - 4 x 7 x 11" (water, fire & explosive proof !!) | $3.50 ea. |
24 volt gas powered Generator | $150 |
Offered by Cat.