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18.0. "Sought after equipment section." by PEKING::NASHD () Sat Nov 18 1989 12:46

    Via the RAF Regiment shop it is possible to buy numerous articles
    most of which are only of interest to members. However, some items
    may be of interest to others. For example, Norwegian Army shirts
    which cost about 15 pounds plus postage and headovers which cost
    4  pounds.  
    If any one is looking for a particular piece of equipment and wants 
    to find some sources then compare prices before buying, please put 
    a notice in this section.
    
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18.1exEARRTH::FIRTHWed Nov 29 1989 09:127
    I am looking for a US Army fur lined parka with fur rimmed hood.
    These are authorized for wear in New England but are not issued.
    Actually, I am looking for a better price than the clothing sales
    store prices at Ft Devens!  Any help would be appreciated.
    
    Bill
    
18.2fur lined parkaEARRTH::FIRTHWed Nov 29 1989 09:203
    addition to the previous note about the fur lined
    parka -- size extra large.
    
18.3SAC::PHILPOTT_ICol I F 'Tsingtao Dhum' PhilpottWed Nov 29 1989 11:177
I've seen them in the army surplus store in central Nashua.

It's been a while and I forget the proper name of the store... but 
surely somebody in the area can oblige :-)

/. Ian .\
18.4WEDOIT::QUIGLEYNation of sheep is nice for wolvesWed Dec 13 1989 19:154
    RE .3
    
      I also forget the name but remember that they give a 10% discount
    if you have a valid military ID.
18.5WantedROYALT::BARBERSkyking Tactical ServicesWed Feb 07 1990 22:5511
    I'am looking for a Navy Chiefs/Officers Bridge coat in 
    size 40 - 42 regular.

    Also looking for either an original, a repro or a leather man
    talented enough to fab up a belt support shoulder strap and
    "frog" holder for a 1800 type Navy Cutlass.

                                      Bob B

                                     DTN 235 8559
18.6Dustie's after a WoollyPEKING::BECKCWash him and bring him to my tentMon Jun 11 1990 17:2510
    
    Any thoughts on this one,
    
    What I'm acutally after is a Wolly black hat, I've tried everywhere
    in Reading, and with no hope, I can get all the other colours but
    not bog standard black.
    
    Any ideas anyone.
    
    Dustie
18.7FLDSVC::STERLINGAye Matey, Shiver me Timbers!Mon Jun 11 1990 17:3911
    
    To all our cousins over the pond in Jolly Olde England.
    
    I'm looking for the address/telephone number of a company named
    Artkis in Exeter.  They make specialized military harnesses and
    LBE equipment.   
    
    If anyone can help I'd appreciate it.
        
    
    Dave 
18.8BRABAM::PHILPOTTCol I F 'Tsingtao Dhum' PhilpottMon Jun 11 1990 17:436
Dave:

are you sure about that one - I've tried Telex, FAX and telephone enquiries
for them and nobody has a listing...

/. Ian .\
18.9FLDSVC::STERLINGAye Matey, Shiver me Timbers!Mon Jun 11 1990 17:5816
    
    Hi Ian,
    
    Saw a picture of a RN Marine wearing one in a copy of Soldier of
    Fortune.  The caption says he had it made special order by that
    company.  I'm sure I copied the caption information correctly as
    I was holding the magazine in my hand when I sent you that original
    message.  'Course that says nothing about the accuracy of the
    information in the caption....  
    
    I'll dig the article up tonight if I can find it and check to see
    if I made any errors in transcribing.  
         
    
    Thanks,
    Dave 
18.10SmocksCRISPY::NASHDFri Jan 17 1992 13:5420
    We spent our last evening in the woods. I was cold, wet etc etc. 
    The next day I decided it's time I invested in a green and brown jacket
    insted of relying on borrowing from Liz. 
    
    So what is the best material for jacket for me to use in England during
    winter. I want it to be waterproof, windproof, light,  have lots of pockets,
    not make to much noise when moving through the woods, easily cleanable
    and to last more than one winter!
    
    I've had a Goretex jacket for civvie use for ten years but it tends to
    snag easily and get torn. The other option for the material is
    gaberdine with ventile proofing.
    
    The various catalogues specify SAS smocks, Para smocks and Marine
    smocks. All sell at about 120 pound sterling. I don't mind paying if
    I'm going to get quality.
    
    Can anyone tell of good or bad experiences with these or other smocks.
    
    Dave
18.11PEKING::JOLLYLViva la rock .... the killer lives onSun May 17 1992 13:5724
    
    Dave,
    
    if your still interested, buy a SAS smock.
    
    I bought one a few years back and I haven't looked back.
    
    They meet all your requirements bar -1, they are windproof, light, have
    lot's of pockets, quite, easy to clean etc.
    
    They are not waterproof, you'll never get a decent waterproof unless
    you buy goretex or something similar.  For really rainy day's I used to
    wear my issue waterproofs under my smock, it was adequate most of the
    time (except one particularly wet weekend in Wales.... another story),
    For olcd whether I used my issue combat liner or a buffalo shirt, most
    people I know with smocks would just wear a helly henson and be happy
    enough.
    
    Summary,
    
    they're light, cofortable, dry quickly, I love my smock,
    
    Loz,
    
18.12PriceDLOPAS::64638::SIMMONSBungee jumping into the AbyssFri May 15 1992 21:253
What's the price of one?

Tim
18.13PEKING::JOLLYLViva la rock .... the killer lives onMon May 18 1992 15:028
    
    RE. 12
    
    If your after the price of a smock, mine cost me 85/90 pounds, but that
    was a while ago now, Dave mentions in his mail that they now go for
    around 120 pounds,
    
    Lawrence.
18.14PEKING::NASHDMon Jun 01 1992 19:1812
    Loz,
    
    Thanks for the info. I never did buy a smock. I can certainly vouch for
    Gore-Tex though - I bought one ten years ago and although it's been
    worn a lot, it's still waterproof, windproof, warm AND it can be
    cleaned in the washing machine.
    
    If I manage to get into another unit I'll probably get a decent one.
    The problem is that adding "SAS" to the description of anything seems to
    increase the cost.
    
    Dave