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August 22nd, 2005   #1
ozmilman
 

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I'm big into hunting and anything that can help me with my hunting. Mainly it's kangaroos but i'm gonna go deer hunting with some mates soon so i wanted something that i could use to carry around a lot of stuff and keep my hands free and not have anything bulky on my back.

So, i walk into my local Army Disposals store and i see, like a bright shiny star, the very thing that i needed. It was a U.S. Army Issue Tactical Vest, and i bought it quick as lightning. Adjustable straps, pockets for my hunting tips (i hunt with a Compound Bow and have different tips for the arrows), straps for my KA-BAR or my survival knife (both gorgeous American made knives) to be attached to, a place for my Mag Torch, lighters, wax for my bow strings, walky talky to keep in touch with the other guys, a place for my mini-binoculars, and heaps more stuff can fit in or onto it. And since the weight is distributed along my chest and shoulders it's barely noticeable.

I have to say, you guys make some excellent durable stuff. I'm in love with my KA-BAR, and now i have a new American toy to play with. Even my bow i think was made in America and Korea. And the American vest, for my COST to EFFECTIVENESS ratio, was the better alternative. It cost me $70 whereas the Ausy and German vests would have cost almost $150 and were basically no different.

Rich.


\"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.\" - Nietsche

\"Just punch \'em, they\'ll understand.\" - Rich
 
August 23rd, 2005   #2
5.56X45mm
 
 
Hey AMerican made is the way to go. USA ALL THE WAY.
 
August 23rd, 2005   #3
ozmilman
 
Yeah, i got bagged out by my mate for buying US stuff, but the Ausy stuff was only the tiniest bit better, and i didn't need what it had on it - the American vest was the best.

Rich.
 
August 23rd, 2005   #4
FULLMETALJACKET
 
 
What didnt you need on the Aussie vest?
 
August 23rd, 2005   #5
Missileer
 
 
If you can still find them, pick up a pair of fatigue pants with cargo pockets.





“War is an ugly thing but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.”
—John Stuart Mill
 
August 24th, 2005   #6
ozmilman
 
The Ausy vest had one extra pocket and a large one at the back to place a waterbottle in. I bought a waterbottle for $10 with it's pouch and just attached it to my vest. And i didn't need an extra pocket, i've got everything i need on the US one. I'm looking at her right now and she's so pretty.... My girlfriend is in bed behind me asleep so i can say stuff like that about my hunting gear without her getting jealous... Hehe, she'll never know.

Oh, by the way, i checked the prices again yesterday. The US one was $70 and the Australian one, was $140. So seventy extra bucks for two more pockets? WHATEVER!!!

Rich.
 
August 24th, 2005   #7
5.56X45mm
 
 
If it's $70 Aussi that's not bad at all. A brand new LBV will cost between $50 US - $150 US. You got a good deal period. Though I have been looking into some of the Israeli stuff for awhile.
 
August 24th, 2005   #8
phoenix80
 
 
i m curious which type of military boot is good for winters of canada?
 
August 24th, 2005   #9
FO Seaman
 
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by phoenix_aim54
i m curious which type of military boot is good for winters of canada?
Mickey Mouse boots.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=170584#




 
August 24th, 2005   #10
phoenix80
 
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cadet Seaman
Quote:
Originally Posted by phoenix_aim54
i m curious which type of military boot is good for winters of canada?
Mickey Mouse boots.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=170584#
Thanks for the headsup