Marpat - Propper, Tru Spec or Parkland

damage · April 24th, 2006, 23:22

I've been running around today looking for Marpat's BDU set that I am going to need in the weekend but however I found a used REAL issue USMC Marpat blouse but I dont have a size on the pants. I am looking for an alternative brand of pants that will go with the blouse. What do you prefer guys. I heard TruSpec fades in 3 washings. is this true? Thanks

mcguyver · April 24th, 2006, 23:27

Yes, My Tru-Spec faded after the first washing. I have a pair of Propper pants and they've held up. Never tried Parkland, but I have seen it and their Marpat looks pretty crisp in the colors. You could try Dave's in New West, they have both Propper and Tru-Spec, at least they did when I was there last month.

BuSaPuNk · April 24th, 2006, 23:33

I owned the parkland marpat for a while and sold it to my sniper....he has never had a problem with it....just the usual complaints about it being a little heavy so not really a bdu you want to wear in the summer...but good none the less

pugs144 · April 24th, 2006, 23:40

The Parkland fCADPAT fabric is way too thick I find. If you wear it during the summer you will be hurting. Better off with the issue CAD or the Frontenac ones.

HellRanger · April 24th, 2006, 23:59

Parkland is crap IMHO. Propper is my favorite so far, but I have yet tried nor seen everything out there.

SINN · April 25th, 2006, 00:01

Yes..propper all the way..

damage · April 25th, 2006, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcguyver

Yes, My Tru-Spec faded after the first washing. I have a pair of Propper pants and they've held up. Never tried Parkland, but I have seen it and their Marpat looks pretty crisp in the colors. You could try Dave's in New West, they have both Propper and Tru-Spec, at least they did when I was there last month.

Thanks. Now I have to stay away from Tru-Spec Brand. I might have to double check on Dave's because the last time I was there was all they have in stock was the Tru-Spec brand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuSaPuNk

I owned the parkland marpat for a while and sold it to my sniper....he has never had a problem with it....just the usual complaints about it being a little heavy so not really a bdu you want to wear in the summer...but good none the less

Yep I might go for the Parkland if I cant find a Propper Brand. I like something thick specially the pants to be thorn proof. Thorny plants is pretty abundant in the place where we play.

Nonetheless. Thanks for the inputs

Skruface · April 25th, 2006, 00:24

Don't forget AA (American Apparel) MarPat....

*ATF*Aurora · April 25th, 2006, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Skruface

Don't forget AA (American Apparel) MarPat....

That's actually issue. He's looking for an aftermarket pair. I really, really doubt he can find an issued pair of pants of his size for the weekend.

BC_K · April 25th, 2006, 00:32

Another flame for Parklands, overly thick & very itchy I found. Overall opinion, f*ckin garbage.

damage · April 25th, 2006, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC_K

Another flame for Parklands, overly thick & very itchy I found. Overall opinion, f*ckin garbage.

Thanks BC_K for that input but if I cant find a Propper brand before the weekend I am going to purchase the Parkland brand and live with itching crotch 8) By the way aside from Dave's is there anymore local store you know around?

Goldman · April 25th, 2006, 02:02

Issue and E-bay for the win... You'd be suprised what you can find.

Eddie · April 25th, 2006, 05:15

Propper doesn't make non-issue MARPAT for civis thats where eBay comes in for the USGI stuff.

Dave's by far surpasses anything that other stores have. If your set on MARPAT check Dave's to see if there is any used/repo MARPAT.

damage · April 25th, 2006, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie

Propper doesn't make non-issue MARPAT for civis thats where eBay comes in for the USGI stuff.

Dave's by far surpasses anything that other stores have. If your set on MARPAT check Dave's to see if there is any used/repo MARPAT.

Yep called the other surplus stores today and yes they dont carry Propper brand of Marpat and they dont make a civy version:cry: I guess Tru-Spec and Parkland is my option. If I get lucky I might find a used in my size at Dave's. Well thanks guys. :salute:

pugs144 · April 25th, 2006, 21:34

Please reconsider your decision. I would not wish the Tru-spec MARPAT on my worst enemy. That's how much I hate it. Are you sure eBay is not an option for you? Trust me, you will be happier with the issue stuff in the long run.

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April 24th, 2006, 23:22	#1
damage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC	Marpat - Propper, Tru Spec or Parkland I've been running around today looking for Marpat's BDU set that I am going to need in the weekend but however I found a used REAL issue USMC Marpat blouse but I dont have a size on the pants. I am looking for an alternative brand of pants that will go with the blouse. What do you prefer guys. I heard TruSpec fades in 3 washings. is this true? Thanks __________________ Team P.I.M.P. Vancouver BC -Guntech(PM or E-mail only)

April 24th, 2006, 23:27	#2
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Yes, My Tru-Spec faded after the first washing. I have a pair of Propper pants and they've held up. Never tried Parkland, but I have seen it and their Marpat looks pretty crisp in the colors. You could try Dave's in New West, they have both Propper and Tru-Spec, at least they did when I was there last month. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

April 24th, 2006, 23:33	#3
BuSaPuNk Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto	I owned the parkland marpat for a while and sold it to my sniper....he has never had a problem with it....just the usual complaints about it being a little heavy so not really a bdu you want to wear in the summer...but good none the less __________________ Private Contractor Seal Team Sex

April 24th, 2006, 23:40	#4
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	The Parkland fCADPAT fabric is way too thick I find. If you wear it during the summer you will be hurting. Better off with the issue CAD or the Frontenac ones.

April 24th, 2006, 23:59	#5
HellRanger Rest in Peace Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gates of hell...	Parkland is crap IMHO. Propper is my favorite so far, but I have yet tried nor seen everything out there. __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment!"

April 25th, 2006, 00:01	#6
SINN Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto	Yes..propper all the way.. __________________ MODT - Magnus Operator Development Team - tu fui ego eris

April 25th, 2006, 00:32	#10
BC_K Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004	Another flame for Parklands, overly thick & very itchy I found. Overall opinion, f*ckin garbage.

April 25th, 2006, 02:02	#12
Goldman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	Issue and E-bay for the win... You'd be suprised what you can find. __________________ Maybe you'll find someone else to help you. Maybe black mesa... THAT WAS A JOKE, ha ha, fat chance. My Buy/Sell 1337ness rating

April 25th, 2006, 05:15	#13
Eddie Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey, BC	Propper doesn't make non-issue MARPAT for civis thats where eBay comes in for the USGI stuff. Dave's by far surpasses anything that other stores have. If your set on MARPAT check Dave's to see if there is any used/repo MARPAT.

April 25th, 2006, 21:34	#15
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	Please reconsider your decision. I would not wish the Tru-spec MARPAT on my worst enemy. That's how much I hate it. Are you sure eBay is not an option for you? Trust me, you will be happier with the issue stuff in the long run.

Marpat - Propper, Tru Spec or Parkland

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