BDU's?

[LumberZach]

Hey guys, it may be silly or such but I am kind of looking for a set of decent BDU's for just doing this that or the other. Any places good locally? I know fleet farm has a lot of military surplus, but I havn't seen American ones nonetheless in my size. Guys have any inputs on certain ones better than others?

Thanks in advance.

[Maniac117]

Size(s) you happen to be looking for? I use to wear a medium long, think I have a set or two in storage from before the ACU were issued. If not, I'm sure someone has something stored away.

[ranger]

Hey guys, it may be silly or such but I am kind of looking for a set of decent BDU's for just doing this that or the other. Any places good locally? I know fleet farm has a lot of military surplus, but I havn't seen American ones nonetheless in my size. Guys have any inputs on certain ones better than others?

Thanks in advance.

I have several sets of BDUs, some lightweight and some regular. What’s your waist, inseam and chest size?

[AgAuTHORITY]

bdu.com

I buy some from there every couple of years for work in various flavors. Beat the hell out of them, last forever.

Ag

[Sigfan220]

Thrift stores sell them too.

[FJ540]

Summer's are pretty comfy too, but winters seem to hold up better to hard use for me.

[Snowgun]

I just order from la police gear, sometimes as low as $20.

[Bear]

CC Military Surplus has a good supply of BDU's. They carry Propper mostly and some items in Tru-Spec. They come in all shapes, sizes and patterns. Prices are fairly reasonable. They are located in Brooklyn Park and North St. Paul.

http://www.ccmilitary.com/

[LumberZach]

Thanks for all the responses!

I am a fairly tall guy, 6'6" and not totally skinny so I usually need to do some searching for things like these. BDU.com looks good I think I am going to give them the first crack at ordering. Do you guys have any experience with anything that I should stay away from as far as materials or such?

Thanks again guys,

LumberZach

[codilly]

I bought some multicam ones off ebay for I think $30 and they are made by Propper.

[fabb600]

I just order from la police gear, sometimes as low as $20.

I've had bad luck with the zippers on their own stuff. The plastic zippers on one pair of their pants broke on me in the first use. And I just bought a large LA gear bag from them last month. Took it out two times and one it's zippers broke off... I still order name brand stuff through them all the time, but I'm done with their own LA Police brand gear.

[AFTERMATH]

If you're looking to buy local, as stated above CC's should have what you need. That I know of, they're the only ones too... Fleet farm will occasionally get in some BDU style pants, I say style because I don't believe they're mil-spec...
Gone are the days of cheap G.I. surplus, though.

[AgAuTHORITY]

Thanks for all the responses!

I am a fairly tall guy, 6'6" and not totally skinny so I usually need to do some searching for things like these. BDU.com looks good I think I am going to give them the first crack at ordering. Do you guys have any experience with anything that I should stay away from as far as materials or such?

Thanks again guys,

LumberZach

The top button has needed to be resown on every pair I've bought after a couple of uses. The cotton ones are nice and light in the summer, but aren't very durable. My preference is the cottton/polyester blend--quite durable and comfortable. Have some of the Battleripstop and they don't get worn much--material is almost irritating but not quite.

Ag

[FJ540]

Surely one of our NG members could sneak someone into the PX at the airport...

They had a limited selection the last time I was down there in `01, but it's the real deal. The money goes to the boys in uniform too.

[One Man Wolf Pack]

CC military your best bet.

Side story I brought them like 15 sets of bdus and 3 pair of boots 1 of them goretex. Also some odd and end dress/service uniform stuff. They only offered me 20$. For the whole lot. Was rather annoyed with them after that.