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Posted: 11/24/2003 8:53:39 PM EDT
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IIRC "propper" is THE brand.
I'm probably wrong though. |
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Posted: 11/24/2003 9:01:55 PM EDT
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I dunno if they've changed it or not, but one thing to look for is this peculiar horizontal fold at the front of BDU pants at the knees. Issue BDUs are the only ones I've seen that have this; it lets the legs bend without the pants leg riding up in front.
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Posted: 11/24/2003 9:12:00 PM EDT
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Well, what you really want are the bootleg MARPAT uniforms.
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Posted: 11/24/2003 9:12:03 PM EDT
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Quoted: IIRC "propper" is THE brand. I'm probably wrong though. Propper does make a current issue spec BDU. 50%Nylon/50% Cotton. [url]http://www.propper.com/product.asp?id=4[/url] But they also make 'Mil-Spec' BDUs which are previous US spec or that of other coutries like the UK. These are the 100% and 60/40 PolyCotton BDUs. And there are TONS of fakes. Made in China, India, Pakistan, etc. |
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Posted: 11/24/2003 9:26:33 PM EDT
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Like I said...I'm probably wrong (and I was).
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Posted: 11/24/2003 9:28:10 PM EDT
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Propper are great and US made. Also, Tru Spec are almost as good quality and a little cheaper but imported. Try [url]hdesert.com[/url] for great prices and service.
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Posted: 11/24/2003 10:26:34 PM EDT
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Quoted: Like I said...I'm probably wrong (and I was). [:D) Actually you were right. They just make both current spec and 'mil spec.' But you were wrong about being wrong if it makes you feel better. [:D] |
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Posted: 11/25/2003 6:31:18 AM EDT
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so at the surplus store how can I tell the real from the fake?
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Posted: 11/25/2003 6:32:52 AM EDT
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I never have figured out sizing for BDUs.
GunLvr |
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Posted: 11/25/2003 8:27:12 AM EDT
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Quoted: so at the surplus store how can I tell the real from the fake? Hard to do sometimes. Look for 'Tru-Spec' and it shouldn't be made in China, etc. |
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Posted: 11/25/2003 8:54:09 AM EDT
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Aggh! That little fold at the knee for flexing sucks when you want a nice crease on a pressed set of BDU's. Not all USGI have it. Most didn't from what I saw. Try looking at the metal waist cinch. It should be black painted brass and the fly should have a storm door that buttons on the inside too. Helps keep the little trooper from escaping or getting cold.
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Posted: 11/25/2003 8:55:50 AM EDT
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Oh, and you sound like a size regular/medium.
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Posted: 11/25/2003 3:16:30 PM EDT
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Quoted: Oh, and you sound like a size regular/medium. weird, but sometimes its the hardest size to get. |
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Posted: 11/25/2003 4:22:25 PM EDT
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I remember hearing something about true mil-spec BDU's being treated with IR absorbent chemicals, and that the military shreds excess uniforms rather then let the civilian market have these treated BDU's.
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