Some of us are like kids in a toy store when it comes to military surplus outlets. You just never know what you will find and if you do find a “one of a kind” item it is near bliss!

Supplies
You can find anything from tents to water bottles, backpacks to military-grade flashlights in surplus stores.  The main benefits associated with these items is the fact that they are designed to work in the field and endure a lot of abuse in most cases.  Products that are sold to the military have to meet specific design requirements, endure a lot of testing and work when needed.  They are generally simple, durable and easy to deploy or use.
Products in the commercial market may be advertised to meet similar standards, but many don’t live up to expectations.  Furthermore, they often cost a lot of money.  This is not always the case, but it’s important to shop around and choose items carefully.  Just to be fair, there are also a lot of commercial products that are more innovative and are tailored to the needs of civilians who are preparing for survival.  One example of products that may be better on the commercial market involve food storage kits.  It is pretty well-known that field rations and MREs produced by the military lack a certain culinary appeal.
In any case, you can find an abundance of tools, gear and supplies that will be an ideal match for your preparedness efforts, often at a fraction of the cost.

If we find a great MSO store one of these days we may just have to take you through it. With the advent of Go-Pro(s)s and other sports cameras it’s easy to walk about, looking through any number of places, and letting others know your joy.

Meanwhile, if and when you are able we strongly recommend you make a list of items that you need or want extras of and go into a MSO. You may not find everything but you will not be disappointed!

Source: Survival Kit

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