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Militaria In The Mist (5): MOLLE Canteen Pouch: Case Close…Or Not?

Saturday September 26th, 2020 admin 3,041 views

Author: Beta-TNT   In the first Militaria In The Mist, I introduced our confusion about the “MOLLE Canteen Pouch”. Since we started collecting MOLLE gear, the canteen pouch is just like a phantom around us. Even we’ve got many other rare parts, the canteen pouch – which should be in […]

Story About The “RDF” Combat Uniform

Sunday June 14th, 2020 admin 19,375 views

Author: Beta-TNT   The “RDF” combat uniform, which referring to a transitional type of combat uniform between the Tropical Combat Uniform (TCU) and Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). Since the formal nomenclature of the “RDF” combat uniform: Coat, Hot Weather, Camouflage Pattern, is almost the same as BDU’s, collectors named it […]

Loadouts! Vol.1: US Army Rangers Early 1980s

Tuesday June 9th, 2020 admin 23,310 views

The United States invasion of Grenada began at dawn on 25 October 1983. The invading force consisted of the Army’s rapid deployment force, Marines, Army Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and ancillary forces totaling 7,600 troops, together with Jamaican forces and troops of the Regional Security System (RSS). The force defeated […]

[Repost] A Lost History: 30 Years of the Eagle A-III

Thursday May 21st, 2020 admin 4,811 views

Source: Soldier Systems Daily There are times when a backpack becomes a trendsetter because it is on the forward edge of a fashion trend, creating a bump for an entire industry of companies chasing the idea of “the perfect pack”. They have cutting-edge styling and advertising campaigns that seem to […]

G.I. Remake MARPAT Rainproof Backpack Cover

Thursday March 26th, 2020 admin 2,730 views

Author: Beta-TNT (Webmaster) Months ago, I got a Marine MARPAT Reversible Tarp in a reasonable price, but it came with some small holes and tears. The tarp is waterproof, fire resistant and lightweight, so I came up with an idea that it might be some perfect fabric for making a […]

“Jungle Ranger” Rucksack Is Available For Sale!

Thursday March 5th, 2020 admin 8,837 views

After months of preparation, Gear-Illustration and Lii Gear joint designed rucksack “Jungle Ranger” is finally ready for sale! This small rucksack is based on the classic ARVN rucksack with some modernized practical design added on. The products retains the iconic rucksack main body and dual large external cargo pockets, and […]