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ATS RAID II Pack with Frame Sheet - $100 This pack needs no introduction. Colour is "Ranger Green," I believe; similar to OD but with more grey. Well cared for, there are no rips, tears, holes, broken seams, or stains. Aftermarket glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls added to main compartment. Map...

I have the old rubberized bag (C1, I think...) at home in a closet, I'll check it for tears/holes tonight. If you pay shipping it's all yours. EDIT: Need the frame? It's pretty worn but still solid, no bends (that I can think of... again, I'll check it tonight). Lots of scratches and old tape...

Kifaru Zulu, 1st Gen, OD - $150 Purchased ~4 years ago, took it camping once. A little dusty, but otherwise perfect condition (I never even reshaped the aluminum stays). A fantastic pack, it's hard to let it go, but I just don't use it. Comes with standard lid, no hip belt.

Why not?

Esbit stove?

The PPLCI kitshop has them listed for $150, but they're $239 on Drop Zone's site. Since this seems too good to be true, I have to ask, what gives?

So you, as a civvie, just bought all the ICE outerwear that I still haven't been issued as a reservist? How does that work?

Check out www.lightfighter.net. They've got a lot of great kit reviews and you'll probably find an answer in no time. Just make sure to post an intro post, fill out your profile, and use the search function BEFORE asking a question. Cheers, Pinky

Don't bash the towel, with a little warm water that thing nearly sucks the cam paint off your skin. Much better than wet wipes IMO. It's also good for drying off wet feet before changing socks and putting on goretex socks after that unforeseen rainfall/walk in a swamp. Cheers, Pinky

I agree with everything except this: "Are you humping around, or are you getting driven around alot?" I was on Polar Strike I and before heading out we were told "make sure you pack a lot of warm kit. Our rucks are getting sent out by snowmobile, so you won't have to worry about humping them."...

+1 I love my Ti Spork. Never leave home without it. Some of my more beloved pieces of kit: Thermolite toque (black): awesome toque, my head is always at just the right temperature (this only works when the uniform nazis aren't around) Helly Hansen polypro toque (black): Very lightweight and...

You don't. You ship ground to the US, then the US mil takes care of the rest. At least that's the way I understand it, someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers, Pinky

October, why?