Ok we have talked about the best torch, best boots, best socks and probably best undies before I joined up. I am curious as to what other people consider to be their 3 best acquisitions of kit whether it be new, old, borrowed, heirloom or even acquired as a gift. Ok my best 3 things are:
1. Supertool Leatherman which I purchased on my last day after being retrenched from the government in 1995 and we have become best mates every since but never replaced for a newer or better model.
2. Swiss Army Knife (big bugger) which was given to me by a client when I finished my contract with him. It now travels in my gear bag as it is far too heavy to carry in a pocket and is always ready to use.
3. Outdoor 4 Season Coat which I found on sale in Sydney by accident in a luggage store in LA. These are long coats to the knees but can have a zip in 2 season liner, an extra bottom to make an ankle length, a sleeping bag attachment (never used it but used by PI's doing surveillance in cold cars), pockets like an M-65 with epaulettes and press stud patch holders, hidden badge mounting pocket and best of all is water proof.
1. Supertool Leatherman which I purchased on my last day after being retrenched from the government in 1995 and we have become best mates every since but never replaced for a newer or better model.
2. Swiss Army Knife (big bugger) which was given to me by a client when I finished my contract with him. It now travels in my gear bag as it is far too heavy to carry in a pocket and is always ready to use.
3. Outdoor 4 Season Coat which I found on sale in Sydney by accident in a luggage store in LA. These are long coats to the knees but can have a zip in 2 season liner, an extra bottom to make an ankle length, a sleeping bag attachment (never used it but used by PI's doing surveillance in cold cars), pockets like an M-65 with epaulettes and press stud patch holders, hidden badge mounting pocket and best of all is water proof.
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