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All over the nation, there are military surplus stores that give you access to some great items and gear, many under $20. They also offer you up to these items at a great price! If you know what you are looking for you can make a killing.
So, let’s talk about the various items that can be had at these locations. There are a number of diamonds in the rough and we want you to be aware of them long before you enter the next military surplus store. Take a look at these 5 best military surplus items for under $20.
MIL-SPEC Cots
Some of these mil-spec cots are better than others. The British military mosquito net cot is a powerful solution for dealing with mosquitos on a clear night.
Couple that with a rainfly and you have a truly protective shelter.
Tarps
Do we even need to talk about tarps?
There is a never-ending list of reasons why waterproof tarps are so important to preparedness. From fixing leaky structures to building a shelter these tarps answer the call.
Sewing Kits
An unsung hero, emergency sewing kits come with all the necessary pieces to repair clothes and other forms of material that might need mending.
Patient Personal Effects Bag
Personal effects bags would have been used and labeled with the soldier’s name. These are cotton or plastic bags that serve tons of purchases and can be used to organize bug out bags and build smaller kits within.
German M65 Gas Masks
The ugliest symbol for what it means to be a prepper, the gas mask has been used to peddle fear about preppers since the beginning. That said, if there is ever a nuclear, biological, or chemical attack on our soil, you will be glad you have them.
These M65 gas masks are some of the most widely used. They are airtight and effective.
