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#228898 - 08/01/11 05:38 AM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
Richlacal Offline
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Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
I liked the John Wayne bars,basically chocolate ultra-whipped till the cocoa butter was dry,with oatmeal added for strength/rigidity,& they were Very Rigid,lol!The concept was so we could have un-melted chocolate bars,They didn't melt & they also floated!The woobie & Poncho combo was the Best invention since the Jeep,IMHO!The steel cleaning rods for the A-1's were a big hit on Bivouac or B-tours!Cosmoline is Still used today, though,I've Never met anyone short of 1st Sgt.,who liked it!The Internet was derived from our Military,that has to be #1!

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#228900 - 08/01/11 05:48 AM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Aussie]
Bingley Offline
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Registered: 02/27/08
Posts: 1576
Originally Posted By: Aussie
I have a few bits which I like, but something not metioned is a FRED. Australian Army Issue. Its like a p31,but much better smirk

It fits very nicely in a wallet too!

Here's a picture incase you don't know:




How well does the FRED work in reality? I thought it stood for F****** Ridiculous Eating Device.


Da Bing

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#228904 - 08/01/11 06:02 AM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Bingley]
Aussie Offline
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Registered: 11/12/10
Posts: 205
Loc: Australia
Originally Posted By: Bingley
How well does the FRED work in reality? I thought it stood for F****** Ridiculous Eating Device.


Da Bing


I like using it. Its longer than a p31 so you get more leverage to open cans. Its got a bottle opener, which can also be used for undoing knots, or as a screwdriver etc etc.

The spoon is small, and not very deep, so it isn't good for soup etc, but it can shovel lumps out of a can or shovel stuff into your mouth.

I guess its a better than a wooden stick, but not as good as a real spoon.

There are a few non-Army issue ones about which from my limited experiance are not as tough as the real ones.

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#228916 - 08/01/11 12:26 PM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
JBMat Offline
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Registered: 03/03/09
Posts: 745
Loc: NC
US Issue is P38, not P31.

They used to come with C rations. Most of the grunts kept them on a small dummy cord on their LBE, not on dogtag chain. Land on an open P38 one time and you will not keep it on your dogtags.

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#228918 - 08/01/11 01:08 PM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: JBMat]
Bingley Offline
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Registered: 02/27/08
Posts: 1576
Originally Posted By: JBMat
US Issue is P38, not P31.


P38's bigger cousin, P51, seems easier to use. They both fold flat, and are easy to store. If you are not pressed for space, there are more ergonomic options.

Da Bing

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#229225 - 08/05/11 12:53 PM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
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Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 173
Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
Recently bought a large ALICE ruck from Allegheny on E-bay. Very pleased. Also have smaller MOLLE pouches from Cheaper Than Dirt. Most happy with surplus French Ranger boots from CTD that were $30. Also saving to buy a replica M1889 campaign hat- http://www.eureka-arsenal.com/PROD_FRAME.htm
As a veteran, my preference is solidly for MilSurplus gear. Have a fair bit, but always looking to improve.
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#229294 - 08/06/11 01:07 AM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
Byrd_Huntr Offline
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Registered: 01/28/10
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I just ordered two mil surplus used poncho liners from Allegheny for $9.90 each on ebay. Thats pretty cheap. I'll let you all know what the quality looks like when they arrive.


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#229295 - 08/06/11 01:17 AM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
Frisket Offline
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Registered: 09/03/10
Posts: 640
US Canteen, 5$ Straight from the Military no third party purchase =D. The new ones have the pop top for the gas mask tube which is annoying but at the same time a Cool factor.
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#229303 - 08/06/11 03:08 AM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Aussie]
Erik_B Offline
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Registered: 08/10/07
Posts: 315
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Canteen Kit - canteen, stainless cup, stove, insulated pouch(with enough extra room for a few teabags and a pack of instant miso soup), water purification tablets, and you can fit a book of matches in the same pocket.

As for a single piece of gear, i have to go with the MK-VII gasmask bag.


Originally Posted By: Aussie
Originally Posted By: Bingley
How well does the FRED work in reality? I thought it stood for F****** Ridiculous Eating Device.


Da Bing


I like using it. Its longer than a p31 so you get more leverage to open cans. Its got a bottle opener, which can also be used for undoing knots, or as a screwdriver etc etc.

The spoon is small, and not very deep, so it isn't good for soup etc, but it can shovel lumps out of a can or shovel stuff into your mouth.

I guess its a better than a wooden stick, but not as good as a real spoon.

There are a few non-Army issue ones about which from my limited experiance are not as tough as the real ones.



i've been trying to find genuine, issue FREDs for a while, but all i can find are the cheap knock-offs. any way a Yank can get ahold of the real thing?
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#229331 - 08/06/11 04:04 PM Re: Your favourite Military kit. [Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
Finn Offline
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Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 173
Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
Any recommendations on the various E-tools (entrenching, not electronic, LOL) available? I'm not crazy about US Mil-issue and looking for a better option.
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