Best Military Surplus

With a Hidden Camera, It’s Easy to be a Spy

Best Military Surplus — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:30:48 +0000

One of the coolest items used by special forces and spies is a hidden camera. Movies like James Bond and Mission Impossible have made these items popular in the U.S., and recently, they have become even easier to get for regular citizens. There are all sorts of hidden cameras you can get that will let [...]

TV Weapons – A New Beginning in Terra Nova

Best Military Surplus — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:11:29 +0000

We’ve had several articles on movies weapons, but we’re starting a new spin-off with TV weapons, looking at some of the cool firearms and other weapons used in TV series. Terra Nova is one of the newest shows on broadcast television, but it’s already been a hit in terms of sci-fi action and drama. We’ve [...]

What Military Surplus Do You Want for Christmas?

Best Military Surplus — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:44:59 +0000

It’s that time of year, and meaning it’s time to decide what military surplus you want want for Christmas. We’ve got a whole list of stuff you can buy for your loved ones (or for yourself!) to show how much you care, and show support for our troops too. Let’s get started! Military Uniform - [...]

Breath Just Fine With a Gas Mask

Best Military Surplus — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:30:10 +0000

The origins of a gas mask go back to the first millennium AD, but it was really in the 20th century that the gas mask was fully developed. The U.S. first began using the gas mask when a scientist made his own version after an alleged chlorine gas attack on British soldiers during World War [...]

F-35 Fighter Paves the Road to the Future

Best Military Surplus — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:49:39 +0000

The newest ace up Lockheed-Martin’s sleeve when it comes to military aircraft is the F-35 fighter (officially F-35 Lightning II). This aircraft has not been fully adopted by the U.S. military as of yet, but its time is quickly approaching. The F-35 fighter is part of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program, which began with [...]

Float on Air – Military Hovercraft

Best Military Surplus — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:25:07 +0000

Military hovercraft are not the most technologically-advanced form of transportation used for war, but they are definitely some of the most interesting vehicles. The idea of using air-cushion to aid in vehicle transportation, leading to the development of military hovercraft, was born in the late 1800s. The Do-X flying boat, built in 1929, made use [...]

Steve Rogers – The Captain of America’s Spirit

Best Military Surplus — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:00:50 +0000

Steve Rogers, the alter-ego of Marvel Comics’ most famous superhero, may not be a real soldier, but he still represents the countless soldiers who fight for our country. And since we like to honor our troops who have fought for us, and are still fighting, her at Best Military Surplus, we wanted to feature a [...]

Swing Away in a Jungle Hammock

Best Military Surplus — Sat, 21 May 2011 14:37:34 +0000

The jungle hammock may not seem like a standard issue military surplus item, but it sure helped a lot of soldiers get a decent night of sleep in World War II and the Vietnam War. The jungle hammock is based on what used to be called the Venezuelan hammock, which obviously originated in Venezuela. These [...]

Oakley Boots Worn in Terminator Salvation

Best Military Surplus — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:45:40 +0000

Oakley may be best-known for its sunglasses, but recently Oakley boots have gained popularity. This attention drawn to Oakley boots was spurned with the release of the motion picture Terminator Salvation. Oakley has been around longer than most people realize — it was founded in 1975. It began by making motocross handle grips, and later [...]

Cool Military Sunglasses

Best Military Surplus — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:00:17 +0000

When you think of military sunglasses, the design that comes to mind is probably Aviator sunglasses. Although some soldiers do use Aviators, they don’t tend to be very practical for their uses. So now we look to some of the sunglasses that are more common on the battlefield. There are several companies that make sunglasses [...]