Anyone just LOVE wearing their gear after the "time of glory" is up? Does it feel like a second skin?

PO2 Gerry Roberson Sr. — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:34:04 -0400

@PO2 Gerry E. Roberson Sr.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 19 at 2016 6:49 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 19 May 2016 18:49:46 -0400

You have got to be kidding AE2, I weighed 169 lbs at retirement and my Jumper was tight then. No way in hell at 215 lbs can I fit in it.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made May 19 at 2016 7:39 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Thu, 19 May 2016 19:39:02 -0400

I have my old battle rattle ALICE gear with flack. Every once in a while I will put it on. I wont leave the garage though. It is heavier than I remember.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made May 20 at 2016 10:10 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 20 May 2016 10:10:52 -0400

There's one piece of gear I'd wear every day but can't. It's my Antarctic double gradient sunglasses. Bet you thought it was something that wouldn't cover my butt anymore. My prescription has changed many times over the years. I have found out I can still get them made special order without the cheek pads though. As for a few pieces of 782 Gear, I just have to get a whiff of that depot canvas smell to bring back the memories.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 23 at 2016 11:26 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 23 May 2016 11:26:06 -0400

Yes. I'm used to pack runs or just walking everywhere with my pack. When I had to turn that in, the 1st thing I did was go buy a new pack. It is a 2nd skin. Wearing gear just feels natural.

Response by 1SG Michael Bonnett made Jun 9 at 2017 11:25 AM

1SG Michael Bonnett — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:25:59 -0400

Got rid of everything except my STABO extraction harness and my boots. Boots still fit, as to the harness....

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 26 at 2018 7:39 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:39:37 -0400