Surplus Military cold weather & equipment

[Muddy Boots]

Awesome thread Cliff many thanks for sharing.

Really appreciate the time involved in sticking this lot together.

I would post up stuff but as most of my arctic gear is already on list.

(Or bought from you) LOL

[SI-Den]

The only bit of arctic kit I've got is a British DPM cold weather hat - which is very warm But a bit itchy I find!

Some great bits of kit in here and I do like the look of the two man arctic tent - going to havecto keep an eye out for one, wonder if the QM could rustle one up.............

Den

[Teepee]

Great post Martin

Theres nothing I have thats not been posted already;

German mountain trousers
Chinese flying suit ( I find them very warm actually and quite lightweight-they seem to punch well above their weight and dry quickly)
Mk 3 ECWS cold weather mitts, mine are olive drab though.

My fave though is the Deployment bag. Its top notch on the toboggan; perfect size and shape for hauling as the width is just right.

[MartinK9]

Great post Martin

That it is..............


but I didn't post it; Cliff did.

[Teepee]

Great post Cliff!!

......Lack of caffiene this morning....

[Twodogs]

Cheers mate ,


Come on folks feel free to add you Military cold weather eqipment no matter how mundane,,, sleeping bags ,, stoves , cook kits , clothing , skis , boots , pulks , base layers, gloves ,, overwhites

Bring it on

Twodogs

[Martti Kujansuu]

Finnish Defence Forces' thermal ("bear") suit is quite good for its price. However I prefer the older wool mid-layer. http://www.varusteleka.com/product/v...2MX&lang=en_US

[TinkyPete]

Here is the pocket kit list from the british army Cold weather, mountain and high altitude operations personal safety guide 2007:

cold weather section, Pocket contents:

Aide memoire
goggles
emergency survival bag
lip salve
notebook and pencil
first field dressing
face mask
whistle
compass
matches or lighter (remember to keep lighter warm so it can easy ignite)
string or para-cord 20m
headover/balaclava
emergency rations
gloves/mittens (if not worn)
spare gloves
wristlets
clasp knife
ski scraper
ski waxes

Daysack contents:

Waterproof suit
warm top
torch
bivy bag
24hr rations
vacuum flask


hope this helps guys a fair bit of kit is kept on person but it is necessary

[treefrog]

For the more traditional look, and those with deep pockets

http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/shelllayers.htm



http://www.amtraders.com/ss-snowshoes.htm


http://www.mukluks.com/

[bikething]

For the more traditional look, and those with deep pockets

doesn't really fall in the 'military surplus' category of the thread though, does it?

[treefrog]

I thought this thread looked on track, so in the great tradition of internet forums i decided to put the wrong leaves on the line

[Twodogs]

LOL bad man ,,, no harm done ... all good info

Twodogs

[bikething]

I've not seen the 'Norgie' shirt mentioned yet..

or the Swedish M90 parka and overtrousers (mine are stored in the loft so no photos at the moment).

The overtrousers are particularly good - much more robust than the British bivvy trousers, and with full length zips down each side are much easier to put on - especially when wearing boots

[MartinK9]

The overtrousers are particularly good - much more robust than the British bivvy trousers, and with full length zips down each side are much easier to put on - especially when wearing boots

My British Bivvy trousers have full length zips too.

[santaman2000]

doesn't really fall in the 'military surplus' category of the thread though, does it?

LOL. "Militia."

[bikething]

My British Bivvy trousers have full length zips too.

I'll have to dig mine out and check - haven't used them since I got the M90s, but I'm sure I remember hopping around on one leg trying to get my boot in the other leg when I first got them

[MartinK9]

I'll have to dig mine out and check - haven't used them since I got the M90s, but I'm sure I remember hopping around on one leg trying to get my boot in the other leg when I first got them

I think they made them with varying length of zip.

[Twodogs]

Here we go again folk my latest bit of Military gear ,,

A 1970s issue Canadian Army five man arctic bell tent , been after one of these for ages ,,,

These tents seem to have been on issue to the US army ,Canadian Army and the British army in five and ten man configeration,

Megga tents with all the bits you would expect on a full on arctic tent





Snow valance ,



roof vents with mossie protection,



The pole is sooooooo over enginered with a base plate to stop it sinking in the snow ,





Dated 1975 ,



A zipped cover over the stove jack , I dont know what stove the British and Canadians used but the Americans used the 1950 yukon stove ,





The door has mossie protection ,



I havent used ye-olde wooden mallet since I was a a very young Cadet in the ACF ,,, love it .



And the old locks on the guy lines ,,, these will be changed for para cord and line locks ,,



Yep well happy with this critter ,



Heres a couple of utube bits to get the feel ,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2wOqoT2Lk8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1CLubTUzeg



Twodogs

[Twodogs]

Here is the pocket kit list from the british army Cold weather, mountain and high altitude operations personal safety guide 2007:

cold weather section, Pocket contents:

Aide memoire
goggles
emergency survival bag
lip salve
notebook and pencil
first field dressing
face mask
whistle
compass
matches or lighter (remember to keep lighter warm so it can easy ignite)
string or para-cord 20m
headover/balaclava
emergency rations
gloves/mittens (if not worn)
spare gloves
wristlets
clasp knife
ski scraper
ski waxes

Daysack contents:

Waterproof suit
warm top
torch
bivy bag
24hr rations
vacuum flask


hope this helps guys a fair bit of kit is kept on person but it is necessary

I notice this gear is almost the same as carried by the US military in 1955 in the arctic Video ,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1CLubTUzeg

[screwdriver]

is that flue sleeve made from asbestos as it certainly looks like it.

[Twodogs]

Looking at the date it was made 1970s ,,, it could be

[widu13]

That looks like the tent we used in the AMF in Norway in the late 80s. From memory we used Norgie stoves in them.

[Twodogs]

What stove was that mate , Wood burner ?

[widu13]

Yeah, a wood burner and we occasionally used a kero heater, neither of which we took with us so I'm guessing they were our norgie guests.

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[Twodogs]

All good info Cheers,,

I know it was a long time ago but do you remember what type the kero heaters were ?? were thay POD heaters ? I know the Swedish Military used them ,

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/Wick%20st...%20picture.htm


Twodogs

[sasquatch]

Nice one Cliff! That's a blast from the past and a trip down memory lane, the 5 as well as 10 man ones right down to the wooden mallet. We never got to use stoves in them though Great tent, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.

[widu13]

All good info Cheers,,

I know it was a long time ago but do you remember what type the kero heaters were ?? were thay POD heaters ? I know the Swedish Military used them ,

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/Wick stov...od picture.htm


Twodogs

I really have no idea what they were, but they weren't PODs. They were about 10" tall by 12" wide. We VERY rarely used them as as we were concerned about the gas build up. Only used heaters/tent stoves in rear echelon, never on ex.

[Twodogs]

The next bit of military winter gear is a 1980s/90s issue Royal Marine issue short pulk ,

Came with the bar for sking not needed for me




The cover is fitted to the pulk with a good heavy duty zip and three tie downs ( the grab handles are a Wayland inspired mod , cheers Garry )



lashing point at the rear ,



Tie down straps are fitted inside the pulk to secure the load , all arms bergan gives a bit of scale ,



On the underside there are nylon runners these are pop riveted on and could be easly be replaced if needed



Come on folks you must have some military winter gear to post ,,, peak one stove , jagerkok ?? skis , goggles

Twodogs

[Twodogs]

Heres we go a usefull bit Military cold climate kit to keep the wrists warm ,

British Military issue " wristlets wool " ,,







Twodogs

[southey]

Hmmm wrist-lets! that reminds me i must go replace mine