Very true! I like the Hammacher reference!

I do support the Mossberg and Cold Steel machete, but those prices are pretty far off. The machete is a 50% mark-up!

It doesn't matter what kit you post, it won't be good for everybody. If I had a choice between my BOB and that BOB, I would definitely choose that BOB, even though it's not ideal for me. With that kit, I think I could do everything I needed to do without much difficulty.

We were a gun shop and added survival gear so we could buy what we wanted at wholesale. Same with knives and martial arts supplies. I think a lot of places do the same.

What about Brigade Quatermasters Izzy?

Um I shop Hammacher. Love the catalogue. Favorite item is the Androscoggins.

Been a LONG time since I've seen one of their catalogs. I'll have to look up that item!

I like Brigade QM, but its hard to order the catalog with waiting in excess of 20 minutes for an operator. I prefer First Cav & Ranger Joe's. RJ has outstanding customer service in my experience.

You might like US Cavalry. Bit expensive though.

Sorry. Meant US Cav. Yeah, they're pricey- $300 for an MSR stove set. Any input on their waterproof boonie?

BTW, looked at Hammacher Schlemmer. $80 for slippers?

Regarding that BOB from uncrate- the Mossberg is priced $170 over Cheaper Than Dirt.

Never tried thier waterproof boonie. Not a big fan of Cheaper than Dirt because of thier so called fair deal shipping and poor customer service.

I've had 98% positive experience with CTD's customer service. Just one bad operator. There are things I won't buy from them, but I have been pleased with all my previous interchanges. Sorry if you've had bad times.