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16636 No. 16636 hide watch quickreply   [Reply]
I'm looking to replace my current backpack, and I need some recommendations. Here are some criteria I would like to match:

*Prefer < $100 price
*Should be able to fit a sleeping back in a compartment or externally mounted
*Should accept a 100oz hydration bladder
*Color isn't really that big of a deal, but I prefer tan, multicam, woodland, or ABU Digital.
*MOLLE webbing
*Place for patches or nametapes

Pic somewhat related: first image result on Google
No. 16652
Why don't you just get a one big compartment and keep your sleeping bag in the bottom, you only use it once a day?


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16126 No. 16126 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
I lost my last multitool.

So I want a new one. All I really require of it are scissors and pliers, and knives that actually lock back when they're open.

Nothing too expensive either. What do you recommend /g/?
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No. 16646
Leatherman Fuse. It has exactly what you want.
No. 16649
gonna go ahead and also recommend the leatherman wave just because it's a really neat tool.

If anything, at least find a friend who has one and ask if you can check it out and admire it's craftsmanship.
No. 16651
Spring loaded gerber, should be like 30 bucks


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16556 No. 16556 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
Trying to figure out what the Polish GROM units are wearing both camo and gear wise. Mostly black or OD green BDU's it seems, but also some woodland variant. Can anyone ID the gear? Pic Related.
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No. 16559
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16559
No. 16637
File: g16637_Policja BOA jpg.jpg-(26.76KB, 418x314, Policja BOA jpg.jpg)
16637
What about the Policja? Or more specifically Biuro Operacji Antyterrorystycznych.
No. 16650
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16650
>>16559
this one is bigger.


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  lol.
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No. 16642
>>16641

That's a pacific redwood, and that fence is knee height at its lowest.
No. 16647
>>16642
Then a smidgeon smaller then that. Though they only get about a third as high.
No. 16648
I really dislike this guy, so I will not be watching this video. Nothin personal.


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16589 No. 16589 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
http://edcreviews.blogspot.com/2006/11/nite-tritium-glowrings.html


These are tritium filled glowrings. They glow for about 10 years without the need of light or any kind of charge; they glow using a microscopic amoung of radioactive tritium inside a glass vial. The vial is enclosed in a polycarbonate casing.

The polycarbonate case has a small cap at the bottom that might get loose if the glowring impacts against a hard surface so it can be a good idea to use a drop of glue to be safe.
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No. 16615
I have one of these. It is extremely dim and you have to have good eyes to see it. It must be dark. I use mine for my keyring to find in the dark. Mine is orange, have had for 3 years, has not dimmed.
No. 16628
>>16611
Yep, should do, like in optics and sights.
No. 16645
I got one (different brand) for ~10$ a year ago.

As another poster said, these things are nowhere near as bright as the picture. Think dim led bright. You cannot see them glow in even a medium light.

They are fucking cool though, because I love shit that glows in the dark. I have personally found it useful on my keychain for finding it in the dark whenever I drop or misplace my keys, which is often.

This is about how bright they'll actually be. Be skeptical of anything else, as they probably had a long camera exposure.
http://depletedcranium.com/trasergreen300.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2688657067_537b40d1a6.jpg

And for those of you who think uranium stuff is awesome, do a search on ebay. Uranium glass is called "vaseline" and will glow under a blacklight (sometimes fancy glass will be called vaseline, but won't glow). There are also minerals and shit.


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16633 No. 16633 hide watch quickreply   [Reply]
So the knife topic has me all messed up.....

I carry, on an EDC basis... A Spyderco Endura, except mine is ALL stainless smooth, and the blade is VG-10 steel, completely smooth (no serations) along the 4" blade. It was a gift from a Dutch SF Commando.

That being said, knives break, get lost, get "lost", etc...

Recommend me a good knife. Must be 3" or over, one hand opening. Autos are available to me, but given the price, I'd settle for an assisted opening/knob opening blade.
No. 16638
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16638
Kershaw Leek. It's assisted opening, and very very sharp.
No. 16643
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16643
http://www.militarygerber.com/index.php/product/id/221

It's my usual knife on top of my gerber freehand.
No. 16644
  Another Auto option...

http://www.notyourmamasknives.com/Manufacturers/1349-Lone-Wolf-Harsey-D2-D/A-Automatic-Plain-Edge-S30V-Blade

I haven't lost my Gerber auto and I like the design with a safety lock... it locks it in, both press the same way to open it, then you have the same safety and pushbutton to press to unlock.

A friend has a D2 and I WANT.


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16607 No. 16607 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
Hello OPERATORS,

A few weeks ago I asked /g/ or /k/ about purchasing a new, high quality knife for various utility purposes. I order the ZT0350 plain edge blade with speed safe assisted open.

Upon initial inspection, the knife is very solidly made, aggressively textured and quite beefy for a folder (I like to be reminded I am holding a knife occasionally).

I see a lot of knife threads in here and just wanted to input a couple thoughts for people looking for a nice knife. I paid $111 on knifeworks with free shipping, and I think this is a very reasonable price for the quality of this knife.
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No. 16626
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16626
Also the underside with blade open to show liner lock.
No. 16627
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16627
One more pic to show the gimping (gymping?) for the reverse grip as well as the holes to remount the pocket clip (4 total clip positions). I'll get some better quality pictures once I've broken it in a bit and have some more time.
No. 16631
*no pun intended* Shanks....


Waiting for the 1-Month SITREP.


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14004 No. 14004 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
I drink a lot of coffee. Sometimes I drink it out of a camelbak. Sometimes I spill coffee on my ACU camelbak...

After seeing how difficult it is to get coffee stains out of cordura, I decided to try giving my entire carrier a bath in it, just for shits and giggles. A few days' worth of used coffee grounds, a night of soaking, and a run through the washing machine, this is what came out.

Its hard to capture it on camera, but the end result turned out very nicely for my AO. Best part is, didn't cost me a damn cent. I think all of my gear will be taking a dip in the bin soon.

The "normal ACU" pack is included for reference.
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No. 16539
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16539
ABUs anyone?

I for one can't wait to muscle up so I can join, I'll love wearing these.
No. 16541
>>16536

holy shit..it is. I didnt even notice that at first glance.
No. 16618
>>16541

What will the marines do without their sleeverolls to make their biceps look constantly pumped? the ego of the corps will take a big hit if these are implemented.


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16512 No. 16512 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
What kind of underwear do they issue you in the military?

Male or female, just curious.
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No. 16546
>>16522

I'd love to see someone running around Baghdad wearing one of these.
No. 16548
So is there any regulation at all on undergarments?
No. 16605
>>16548
no


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16204 No. 16204 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply]
So /g/ I'm on the hunt for a new knife. It's basically for protection but due to my job requiring frequent criminal checks, I can't risk getting even a caution for carrying an offensive weapon. UK law basically means I have to have a blade less than 3 inches (76mm) long that can't lock and doesn't have any automatic way of opening (no spring/bar). I also have to be able to justify carrying it to the police as something other than personal protection (I don't do trade work so can't claim it is a work item). It's unlikely I'll ever get searched but I'm can't put my entire career at risk (plus chances of emigrating to a half-decent country) because I wasn't smart enough to cover my ass.


My question is - what knives do you guys know of that fit this description. I guess a multi-tool style knife with extremely easy access to the blade would be preferable. Something that doesn't look fancy would be preferable. Looking at spending sub £100 ($160) but money isn't really an issue if it'll keep me out of the morgue and out of prison.


pic semi-related - It's what I'll get if there aren't any more legal-friendly options
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No. 16576
>>16567
>you don't think a cop or worse a prosecutor would know why you were carrying around that size of a carabiner if it was obvious you didn't need one that size after you knock someone's teeth out with that?

Dress like a hipster and claim that you wear that large carabiner and those tiny keys ironically. Claim that you just used the first thing that was available and that you had no idea that they could be used as weapons.
No. 16592
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16592
http://www.worldknives.com/products/joseph-rodgers-british-army-marlin-spike-knife-sabask-376.html

OP, get a Marlinspike knife. I own this one, it's British Army issue and is eminently useful for sailing or any sort of rigging.

Plus it has a spike you can stab niggers with.
No. 16604
>>16567

>...but you don't think a cop or worse a prosecutor would know why you were carrying around that size of a carabiner if it was obvious you didn't need one that size after you knock someone's teeth out with that?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_burden_of_proof


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13532 No. 13532 hide watch expand quickreply   [Reply] [Last 50 posts]
Sup operator chan?

I'm in week six of Army infantry OSUT and my feet were killing me. I was allowed to buy inserts and some foxriver wick dry maximum socks and it helped a bit.

So I have a question. What are the best socks to wear with standard issue army combat boots?

When I get back from Christmas exodus I still have 8 weeks of training with our longer ruck marches coming up and I need any help I can get.
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No. 16573
Can you imagine going back to basic knowing all the things you know now about how the army works? It'd be a totally different experience...
No. 16583
>>16571
>I'd go back if they'd let me.
If I could skip the drill sergeants babysitting and games, then yeah sure, but I'm past the point where I want to be treated like a child 24/7 for weeks on end.
No. 16585
>>16571
>Shooting all day? Bayonet Course? U.S. Weapons Course? Throwing fucking live grenades for the first time?

ffffffffffffffffuck yeah!


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