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Post by Boondock Saint on Mar 5, 2008 19:43:11 GMT -5
Im looking into getting a set of woodland and desert MARPAT. I would love to find a set of issue uniforms. But those seem hard to come by and aren't that great. I have heard that Propper uniforms are the best. How does this go? Same with Multicam. Tru-Spec, or any of the brands?
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Post by Toothbrush on Mar 5, 2008 19:47:27 GMT -5
Used to have some tru-spec MARPAT, they were well built but did have a tendency to fade.
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Post by Boondock Saint on Mar 5, 2008 20:09:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I have Tru-Spec Tiger Stripe. I washed the pants 1 more time than the jacket, I do not like how those fade.
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Post by Zorak on Mar 5, 2008 22:03:20 GMT -5
Wearing issue MARPAT is a hot issue for some Marines. The real thing has the EGA on it, and some Marines get pretty cranked off about non-Marines wearing their insignia. I like Propper better than Tru-Spec. I get my Proppers from www.bdu.com/. Avoid Rothco at all cost. I bought some Rothco woodland at Harry's when I was new to airsoft, and it took about 2 washings for the stuff to begin to fade.You'd think they were five years older than the Tru-Spec pants I bought at the same time. |
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Post by Boondock Saint on Mar 6, 2008 17:16:36 GMT -5
Ah yes. That is true. Where can I get the propper? BDU.com doesnt have it anymore.
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Post by Zorak on Mar 7, 2008 2:39:45 GMT -5
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Post by Dahm on Mar 7, 2008 6:51:35 GMT -5
From what Ive ever considered in terms of BDU's/ACU's/Etc.U's Propper: Makes blouses and pants that go for around $35 (depending on which pattern), and $70 as a package (again, depending on which pattery). They come in a BDU style cut (usually), and are very durable. TruSpec: Makes blouses and pants that, from what Ive seen, go for $70 a piece - blouse and pants. Together, they are usually around $130. They come in an ACU style cut (usually), and are also very durable. KrukSpec: Just makes those kickass battle shirts which have the pattern on the sleeves, and a breathable material on the core of your body, usually in OD/CB/Tan. I wouldnt buy anything else, but thats all up to you my friend. Those are just my suggestions, and whatever cut you like, and have the money for, go from there. Cavaet: I just read online that there is a Propper MARPAT ACU cut being released. For you multicam lovers (woohoo), theres a Multicam ACU Propper being released as well. Hell - they already have it on BDU.com for $40 www.bdu.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=bdu&Category_Code=F541838377Ill have to pick that up soon. |
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Post by Boondock Saint on Mar 7, 2008 23:03:06 GMT -5
Thanks. Which cut is worn currently in the Middle East? I would like to stick as close as I can.
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Post by Dahm on Mar 8, 2008 8:58:47 GMT -5
By the US Army? They're wearing ACU Cut, since they're wearing ACU's.
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Post by Embed on Mar 8, 2008 11:25:45 GMT -5
I used to own a set of Propper MARPAT bdu's and they were not only durable and virtually fade-proof, but comfortable as hell to boot. I highly recommend Propper for all of your BDU needs.
I still have my MARPAT Patrol cap if you ever want one.
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Post by Boondock Saint on Mar 8, 2008 16:33:41 GMT -5
The cut the Marines use, I think Ill go with the ACU cut anyway. Thanks for the offer Mr.Embed I may take you up on that some time. Wow, I guess BDU.com has some pretty good prices, I could get MARPAT woodland and desert, and Multicam all for $200.
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Post by Dahm on Mar 9, 2008 21:49:18 GMT -5
You could also try uscav.com
Ive ordered from them a few times, usually goes pretty smoothy. Clampitt had a bit of trouble one time with some backordered items I think it was. Ive never had any beef with them though.
Check them out too.
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Post by veritas on May 27, 2008 1:17:46 GMT -5
Just a side note for all those interested, true MARPAT cut/camo uniforms are not available to the general public. Only the ACU cut MARPAT uniforms (which are not authorized under USMC reg) are available to the public.
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Post by bigc on May 27, 2008 15:32:55 GMT -5
That is true. The major difference is the marine logo missing from the commercial copies. Propper quality is pretty good. If you order from uscav use the code cj10 if its over one hundred bucks and cj5 if under for a discount. This code doesn't expire BTW.
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Post by Mills on May 27, 2008 21:29:04 GMT -5
I just got some Propper desert MARPAT trousers from uscav. I also picked up some tru-spec woodland MARPAT a few months back, and I would have to say I liked the propper brand more the very instant I put it on. I don't have any experience with the durability or the fading but I defiantly like propper the most out of everything I have tried. On another note, uscav has never done me wrong.
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