Tom,
I think we would all love to scrutinize and examine what the Navy is using for survival. Any help you need you are in the right place.


Alex,
If you love gear maybe get a part time job at REI. In a short time you will be an expert if you want to learn. I worked for REI for several years and they are quite serious abot product knowledge and training. REI also has handouts (called PIGs; product information guides) for each product category (tents, stove etc.) with a ton of info including weights and such.
Don't get me wrong I love gear but as I age I appreciate knowledge and skill a bit more.

Bill