To be fair though, things we get now that "suck" are still much better than they were, even a few years ago.
I loved spending an hour every night for that mirror shine and razor creases (and the half hour at lunch to touch it all up...naturally) as much as the next guy, but MARPAT is a more effective camouflage that is much easier to care for than it's predecessor.
The new packs may not be 100%, but they are at least better than the ALICE pack. Same with the body armor, 'Nam style flak jackets f-ing sucked hard.
Of course, I still keep my Cadillacs in a box in the garage. One day we will see the light and go back to black boots!
I feel bad for Navy dudes wearing the blue diggies. I hope they hook you guys up with something better soon...it's just depressing.
I loved spending an hour every night for that mirror shine and razor creases (and the half hour at lunch to touch it all up...naturally) as much as the next guy, but MARPAT is a more effective camouflage that is much easier to care for than it's predecessor.
The new packs may not be 100%, but they are at least better than the ALICE pack. Same with the body armor, 'Nam style flak jackets f-ing sucked hard.
Of course, I still keep my Cadillacs in a box in the garage. One day we will see the light and go back to black boots!
I feel bad for Navy dudes wearing the blue diggies. I hope they hook you guys up with something better soon...it's just depressing.