But although the title might suggest this site is only for military personnel, it will actually be useful to anyone who works or plays in the great outdoors.

Military clothing is well known for being tough. It has been designed and manufactured to withstand the treatment it is likely to get from use in battle, so is excellent for general work wear. And the camouflaged clothing is, of course, ideal for hunters and anglers, airsoft and paintball enthusiasts, as well as being fashionable.

The same goes for military supplies.

So, who is this site aimed at?

Military personnel may find they already know about most of what is on this site. They will have learnt a lot of it in training. I hope they will still find this a good reference site.

Cadets and scouts should find plenty of interest here, but it should also be useful for D-of-E Award participants, backpackers, hikers, campers, airsoft and paintball players, security personnel, hunters, fishermen, wildlife enthusiasts, outdoor survival enthusiasts - just about anyone who works or plays in the great outdoors.

And what does it cover?

Military Clothing:

Information about the various types of military clothing, camouflage patterns, and what all the names mean. We had been selling BDUs for some while before I knew what BDU stood for!

Military Supplies:

A look at some of the kit a soldier is issued with and it's usefulness – specifically load carrying equipment (often referred to as webbing). Some issued kit (eg survival accessories and sleeping bags) is covered in other sections.

Outdoor Survival:

Advice and tips to help you survive in an emergency situation, with articles on hazards like hypothermia and frostbite and their causes and effects, and a look at some of the survival accessories you should take with you.

Survival Essentials

A look at the 5 basic survival needs, and the essential equipment you should take with you to help you cope in an emergency situation.

Camping Equipment:

Advice and tips on the various items of camping equipment you may need for your outdoor adventure. From sleeping bags to rucksacks, a list of what to take, broken down into major categories.

Night Vision:

A history of Night Vision, and an explanation of the different terms like generations, image intensifiers, and so on, to help you choose your night vision monoculars, binoculars or whatever night vision device you are looking for.

Choosing Binoculars:

Information about what the different binocular terms mean, and what to look for when choosing binoculars.

How do you ....?

Answers to questions like: How do you look after your tent? How do you shape a beret? How do you look after your expensive, new hiking boots? And many more.

Reference:

A reference area to check out Military Ranks, Morse Code and the NATO Phonetic alphabet.