The Scuttlebutt

Battle Dress Uniforms (BDUs for short) have been issued to military personnel for decades to camouflage them from the enemy. BDUs are available in various camo patterns to blend into jungle, woodland, desert, snow, and even urban environments.

Who knew that camo would someday become popular with Hollywood celebrities and fashionistas? There are Pinterest boards dedicated to how to wear it properly but most of it isn’t genuine military issue. What the heck is pink camo for anyway — hiding in a flock of flamingos? Get real!

No one needs to be going into battle to wear BDUs — any active sport like hunting, 4-wheeling, or paintballing will do. But kids? They’re always active! They run. They jump. They play. All day long!

Join us May 11–15 for our second annual Tru-Spec Uniform and Tactical Equipment Sale! You can see all the new products and all the old stand-bys that you’ve come to love over the years. We’ll feature reduced pricing in all gear and clothing categories. And you can hobnob with Kurt Wendling, our manufacturer rep from Tru-Spec.

Join us May 6–8 for our first annual Tru-Spec Uniform and Tactical Equipment Sale! You can see all the new products and all the old stand-bys that you've come to love over the years. We'll feature reducing pricing in all gear and clothing categories. And you can hobnob with Kurt Wendling, our manufacturer rep from Tru-Spec.

Tru-Spec Tactical Savings:

• 10% off Combat Shirts and Polo Shirts
• 20% off FRS, Boonies and Caps
• 25% off BDUs
• 25% off 24-7 Series and Eclipse Tactical Pants
• 25% off EMS Pants and Shorts
• 30% off Backpacks
• 30% off Duty Gear,
• 30% offTactical Shirts and Vests
• 30% off Ladies Uniform Clothing
• 30% off Soft Shells and Parkas
• 30% off Water-Proof Gear

Uniform & Tactical Boot Savings:

• Bates
• Danner
• Original SWAT
• Reebok
• Rocky Boot
• Timberland Pro

We will be giving away a free gift with every purchase plus giveaways and prizes. And don't miss free hot dogs and drinks on Saturday, May 7 from 11am–4pm.  For more details, print out our sale flyer.

Scott Oeth is an Eagle Scout, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, a Registered Maine Guide, author of the BullMoosePatrol.com blog, and an all around great outdoorsman. He wrote an excellent article on Bunny Boots. His main point:

“Why Bunny Boots? I’ve never had cold feet in them.”

He claims they’re more clodhoppers than ballet slippers but “…if it’s subzero, and if I know I’m going to be stationary for long periods of time, Bunny Boots are my fail-safe plan.” He says they’re a no brainer for activities like hunting, ice fishing, and those late season football games where you freeze your butt off in the stands — well, at least your feet are warm!

If you’re tired of cold feet in subzero winter conditions, check out Bunny Boots: Fail-Safe Winter Footwear. It will clue you in as to whether Bunny Boots are the solution for you. Scott also debunks some common misconceptions about the valves, punctures, and trench foot.

If Scott’s convinced you that these boots are just the ticket for you, we’ve got both new and used Bunny Boots in a wide range of sizes. If you don’t see your size, call us at (800) 653-8528 and ask us to check. (Availability changes so rapidly for extra narrow, narrow, and extra wide widths that we don't always list them online.)

By the way, not being from the Northwest, we’ll excuse Scott for not knowing that Bakken oil field workers love these boots. They work long hours in the bitter cold and warm feet are a necessity.

Atlanta Army Navy Supply Company was one of the nation’s largest surplus dealers since 1950. In the late 1980s, they started distributing equipment and clothing for the military, law enforcement, and civilians alike under their new Atlanco brand.

By 1996, Atlanco started manufacturing military and law enforcement clothing itself. This naturally evolved into the development of the Tru-Spec brand and its still popular 24-7 Series. After their original BDU clothing line developed for the military, Atlanco's Tru-Spec brand has now evolved into the premier tactical, public safety, EMS and duty apparel.