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.

Hey AMerican made is the way to go. USA ALL THE WAY.

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.

What didnt you need on the Aussie vest?

If you can still find them, pick up a pair of fatigue pants with cargo pockets.

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.

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.

i m curious which type of military boot is good for winters of canada?

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#

Originally Posted by Cadet Seaman

Mickey Mouse boots.

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

Thanks for the headsup