(Part 2) Best military clothing for men according to redditors

Actual military member here. We use shirt stays (I think normal people call them garters). Uncomfortable, but you'll look crisp as can be. I recommend the stirrup style rather than the clip/clasp style to prevent being snapped if they come undone. I've known Marines to wear 8 shirt stays at once to look sharp for special events, but one pair should work well for a regular civilian wearing pants.

Let's not forget the Navy's camouflage. Never mind, that's a camo pattern someone made with pink in it, to not actually be camouflage. The NWU has 3 variants, along with every fucking service branch having different cammy patterns for different environments. I wasn't even in the navy and I fucking knew this. A 5 minute trip on the internet will tell you that gasp the same camo patterns don't work on everything.

Unless its a "wymyn" camo pattern. Nobody could possibly see it then, because men can't hurt wymyn, so nobody gets hurt.

Different rant, ABUs were only a sort of ok pattern. The biggest waste of money was the debate the materials that were used.

https://www.amazon.com/Field-Jacket-Liner-Drab-Genuine-Military/dp/B006RKV3US/ref=pd_sim_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZJHQ96NTKM384B7GR1NZ

Yes.

Old school, as in 50 years ago...

Field Jacket Liner, M-65, Olive Drab--Genuine Military Issue, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RKV3US/

You most likely won't catch her feeding.

We just had a litter of 6 about 2 months ago, and I only caught her feeding twice.

They feed late at night/early in the morning usually.

The absolutely best way to help the babies is keep mom healthy and happy. She knows what's best for the buns.

Keeping the box clean is important, but it doesn't have to be done daily. During the time our 6 were in the box, we cleaned it out a few times and made a new litter box for them once.

Make sure the doe has all the hay she can eat. Alfalfa is good to give her right now. And PLENTY of water. We had to start refilling our large bottle twice a day.

Something that will help the buns socially is for you to talk to them from the get go. Let them know humans are normal parts of the environment and that we're not something to be feared.

Some people like to pick them up and handle them from birth. We waited about a week before we started to take them out of their nest to have human time.

A fleece hat makes a great baby bun carrier and it keeps them warm. We'd let the little guys sleep on our chests for 15-30 minutes at a time. We tried not to go longer than that because we didn't want to upset their mom.

If you have any questions, just ask. I'm not an expert, but I've spent hours and hours and hours reading up on rabbits and reproduction so we could give our guys the best chance possible.

Btw, 6 born, 0 deaths, 3 boys, 3 girls, all happy and healthy. :)

How about a set!

Hat:
US Army Wool Military Jeep Cap Hat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LJX89Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_z1GUDb50VVWJ5

Nehi local farm market... only had one. It's going on the shelf.

http://www.amazon.com/Shirt-Keeper-1-x-40/dp/B003NYJP2O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415133462&sr=8-1&keywords=Shirt+Lock

This is what you want, its an elastic belt that goes between your shirt and your pants, and has a velcro like feel on both sides and basically velcros your shirt to your pants. I use it cause I dont like long socks required for most shirt stays and if I wear it I dont have to retuck everytime I sit down.

These are a fucking game changer
http://www.amazon.com/Blousing-Garter-Elastic-Olive-Drab/dp/B000HBLL4G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1410290802&sr=8-3&keywords=boot+blousers

https://www.amazon.com/COMBAT-SHIRT-Massif-Resistant-Multicam/dp/B00K6PY7JE

Welcome, and good luck!

Since you're an AK user, if you ever find that crossdraw-style vest getting too hot or bulky for you, I'll point you towards the Chinese Type 81 chest rig - 4 AK magazine pouches plus 2 grenade pouches for misc. storage, all in a quiet, lightweight little bundle! You'll have to find another solution for your pistol, but I'd recommend getting a good hardshell holster for that anyways.

General rules of thumb:

1. No rifle is complete without a good sling
   
   
2. No pistol is complete without a good holster
   
   
3. Be fast and aggressive - you're not actually going to die if you get hit
   
   
4. Be honorable and have good sportsmanship even if someone else doesn't - everyone has a lot more fun if they're hearing "Great shot!" from across the field instead of "Call your hits!"

This would be better

Cargos:

Dickies

Carhartt

Rothco

Enfin Leve

Sweats:

John Elliott

Enfin Leve

Adidas

Hope this helps dude! :)

It's not just you; women have been wearing men's jeans since before they made women's jeans. In fact, they're selling the "boyfriend" cut in the women's section, while "skinny jeans" were actually what resulted from marketers noticing when guys back in the '70s stole their girlfriend's jeans.

Fashion is nuts.

But mostly, we have a long tradition in the West of assuming that women are decorative and men are functional. This goes back to the actual, literal Ancient World. Look up Roman fashion. It's a long historical string of really shitty logic regarding gender roles; women are there to look good and be symbols or props, not people. "People" need warm clothing and pockets and shit. "Women" need to look fashionable. These two goals have been mutually exclusive for so long that women in any sort of functional clothing are thought of as "dressing masculine."

You won't find solid clothing for women in any retail store; everything's coming from the same factories in China, designed and ordered by the same two or three retail conglomerates (Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic are all the same company, for example, which is why all of their clothes are simply variations on the same product at different price-points).

Furthermore, retailers are noticing that customers will pay the same price for half-weight fabric. Even jeans that were made 10 years ago at 14oz weight are now being made at 8oz, paper-thin, and quick to fall apart.

The quality-creep is catching up with men's fashion too, but more slowly. To get regular, normal old 16oz jeans (1975's denim), you have to order from an online specialty company and pay $250 and up. They simply can't be found in retail stores anymore.

Also, beware of FAKE materials. Lots of those in-store hats and scarves are made to look like warm clothing, but don't actually work that way.

You want 100% wool, to keep actually-warm, even in the rain and snow. It's not expensive, but you have to know what you're looking for, and they're all marketed to men, even though they're just goddamned socks and hats. Seriously, what's a "men's hat?" It's a damn beanie hat. I'm wearing a hat made for men! Call the freaking drag show!

I just really hate marketing, I guess is what I'm saying.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Warm-Outdoor-Military-Watch/dp/B000N4XFI2
http://www.amazon.com/Huskie-Wool-Boot-Sock-XL/dp/B000JF02B8
http://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Scarf-GovT-Wool-Black/dp/B000NHQWFW


TL;DR: women's clothes suck worse than men's, and men's clothes suck. You have to special order anything that you don't want to fall apart, have pockets, or work as advertised.

http://www.amazon.com/Always-Sunny-Philadelphia-Charlie-Military/dp/B005NEJKG8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Currently unavailable though.

Woah, really appreciate the detailed response! You really do utilize the bomber well in a lot of your fits.

I always see the AI slim MA-1 recommended, but the gold zippers and puffiness put me off. I do love the cut of Zara's bomber, but they don't currently have any in black. Killion offered an awesome bomber, but I missed the pre-order... Uniqlo and Gap both discontinued their black bombers. I really just want one with silver zippers and a matte or wool finish.

So currently I've been refreshing Grailed every day, but I still can't find the perfect one for under $150.

Midcaps or highcaps? Define "a few". You could tape them together, or get mag clamps. It's a pain if you run more than two and need to ditch the clamped ones, however.

Something like a Chicom chest-rig sounds about perfect for your needs.

As far as work boots go, for getting your men's size equivalent, I have usually gone down a size and a half and had an accurate fit. So if you wear an 8 1/2 like I do, then you'd be a 7 in men's. Danners are my absolute favorite brand because although they're expensive, they last a long time and are far less painful to break in!! I still have my 8 year old pair from when I was enlisted!

One brand of cargos (I know you said work pants) I found that remotely fit properly were the Rothco brand. They're cheap and they have a way to cinch in the sides for a better fit. You look to be on the smaller side, so I'd probably get a small if you decide on those. I ordered the medium when I was in my best shape. Depending on how much it costs to tailor the dickies, I'd just do that imho if it doesn't take too long. I'll check my work-issued cargos as well because those fit me beautifully and they weren't standard cheap work pants.


Edit: For clarity

Just get a pair of BDU pants without a pattern on them. Same weight etc., less of an issue.

Rothco on Amazon

Yeah, looks like an army surplus one [like this] (http://www.amazon.com/M-65-Field-Jacket-SR/dp/B000KYR7AM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376308769&sr=8-1&keywords=Military+Surplus+Jackets).

https://www.amazon.com/Army-Wool-Military-Jeep-Cap/dp/B004LJX89Q

I’m at 16mm and I wear one of these, so far so good

Congratulations! Are you going to put up a link to your etsy store so we can see your work?

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Thank you for the contest!

http://www.amazon.com/Flask-Russian-Soviet-Military-fl-kgb/dp/B001SDWPHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320024739&sr=8-1

I'm pretty sure the guy in the antique store is wrong. I have seen similar ones in souvenir shops. You can also find it on ebay and amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Flask-Russian-Soviet-Military-fl-kgb/dp/B001SDWPHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320024739&sr=8-1


http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOVIET-RUSSIAN-CCCP-USSR-MILITARY-STEINLESS-STEEL-ENAMEL-KGB-VODKA-FLASK-6-oz-/250903120798?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6afdcb9e

If you want a seriously heavy duty military belt, I suggest using a rigger's belt. They're super cheap and will literally last forever (with no pin issues for your buckle). I've worn mine nearly every day and in a couple combat zones for 5+ years with no wear to show except some paint chipping on the buckle.

You can use blousing bands:
https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Elastic-Blousing-Garter-Black/dp/B000TD7JAC

It's what I do.

I am torn between two bomber jackets that I've narrowed down. The Alpha Industries Men's MA-1 Slim Fit Flight Bomber Jacket and the Levi's Men's Ma-1 Flight Jacket. Both look awesome from the pictures and ratings but I would love to know if anyone here has had any experience with either of them. I'm partial to slim fits rather than the poofy jackets they traditionally come it.

Any input would be welcome. Thanks everybody.

Like this?

Try these under the mattress.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K5GXLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fYW-zb054GR86

Can’t see it in the picture but these do have drawstring leg opening.

By far the best purchase I’ve made https://www.amazon.com/Condor-Tactical-Fleece-Watch-Black/dp/B00F9IGIKO

I love those damn things. I can be inside a warm car and still have it on and not get overly hot, while I can be outside during my whole shift and feel warm.

These work very well also.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NYJP2O/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1724000/levis-two-pocket-trucker-jacket-men.jsp

Found this through google. They're kinda tough to find. Maybe look on ebay for an old M65 jacket, or a surplus store.

http://www.amazon.com/M-65-Field-Jacket-SR/dp/B000KYR7AM

It's worth trying, but keep in my u/postHocCertainty's points below. He's right, regardless of the downvotes.

I have both wool and synthetic, and run/hike/backpack/camp in both. Both are fine. Wool excels for multi-day trips because it doesn't hold the stink; even treated synthetics stink eventually. But for one run, that's not a consideration...it's just personal preference.

I run in merino tops sometimes, but one of my favorite warm shirts is actually one of the cheapest...the military issue waffle shirt.

Speaking of his jacket, I've always loved that jacket. I don't know how official this is, probably not at all, but I found this on Amazon. It's been in my wishlist for years, never came in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005NEJKG8/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_14?colid=4KL9ZHUTSQ5Q&coliid=I261MG0DPHC6KY&vs=1

Cool, cool. I don't know if you can find the actual costume to buy but I've put one together for about $100 from things on amazon. I'll post some links.

EDIT:
Belt: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025LZZPM/ref=oh_details_o01_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Belt Pouches: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KKMIRC/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Glowing Nipples: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VUPAS6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Under Belt Glow: http://www.amazon.com/Esky-Portable-Glowing-Strobing-Electroluminescent/dp/B009AN906I/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1393695603&sr=1-4&keywords=pink+el+wire

Morph-suit So you are not really naked: http://www.zentaizone.com/

You mean this? http://www.amazon.com/ROTHCO-PINK-CAMO-B-D-U-PANTS/dp/B0058EE95A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405746960&sr=8-2&keywords=pink+bdu

Thermal Underwear:

Desert sand, cream, or white thermal underwear may be worn under the ABU. Thermal underwear will not be worn as an outer garment. Thermal underwear will not be visible under the ABU trouser and coat except at the neck.

I have a sand colored half-zip shirt that I was issued that is quite warm. I’d send a pic but we just moved and it’s still packed away (but I need to find it for winter). It’s similar to this one — Rothco ECWCS Gen III Mid-Weight Underwear Top (Level II), Desert Sand, L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040RWJ5S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fQ4VDbTSW029S

I like the second Woodlands option you listed. Not a fan of the tag on the MF one.

I just bought this Rothco hat off amazon and really like it. Not bad for $10.

You'll want a tank-shirt and shirt-stays. If you don't like Amazon, you can usually find the shirt-stays at Army/Navy stores, and the tank-shirt should be at any Walmart. The tank-shirt is basically a wife-beater (A-shirt), but with smaller arm/neck holes. The shirt-stays attach to the bottom of the tank-shirt (front and back), and clip on to the top of your socks. Put your boxers/etc. on OVER the shirt-stays.

Aside from the obvious benefits, it also makes you feel more "put together", and you'll find the undershirt (shirt-stays or not) is great for keeping sweat off of your outer clothes. Plus, if anyone ever asks what the hell you're wearing, you don't have to explain it as "I'm hiding my man boobs", but instead as "my socks keep falling down".

The shirt-stays will fall apart eventually, so keep a few pairs in your dresser.