Why buy military surplus

You might all have that friend that's  kitted out like desert storm and think what's that all about?
often referred to as army-navy surplus,
its real military gear that has been decommissioned (used or unissued) and auctioned out to civilians. This includes things like backpacks , shovels, canteens, mess tins, helmets, shirts, smocks etc.
Here are just a few reasons to buy real military surplus,
It's a lot cheaper than other retail outlets.
You can expect to pay less than a fraction of what a civilian counterpart might cost you
Battle-tested durability.
Military goods are made for war. Simply put, soldiers lives depend on the quality of this gear. Army contractors are expected to put out their most durable and utilitarian equipment possible. This stuff is made for use, not profit.
So You won't find this kind of quality anywhere else.
It's better for the earth.
Reduce, reuse, and then recycle. Why waste resources to build some crappy backpack in a third world country when you can find a better, cheaper, and already built piece of genuine military issue gear at a shop Save your wallet, save the planet, shop military surplus.
Fashion.
Camo never goes out of style. I mean, maybe you thought it did, but that's just ... your opinion, there are some really killer finds out there and you'd be surprised at how fashionable military surplus can be.