Welcome to SURPLUS.guide, the blog of Coleman’s Military Surplus. Here you will find a mix of articles on military surplus, camping, hunting, emergency preparedness, and more. Check back often for more content and please subscribe to Coleman’s Specials for updates.

Supplies You Need to Build Primitive Survival Shelter

It’s cold. It’s raining. You’re lost in the woods, and darkness is about to set in. What do you do? An unprepared outdoorsman might be ...
Read More

Top 5 Products to Have in Your Home When a Natural Disaster Hits

If and when a natural disaster strikes, will your family be prepared? While you can never know exactly when a disaster might strike, planning is ...
Read More

Top Survival and Everyday Products You Should Keep With You At All Times

There is an increasingly large group of people taking an interest in the art of survival and preparation. This passionate group of hobbyists and professionals ...
Read More

Emergency First Aid Kits and Supplies for Camping

Camping, especially if you’re off the beat and path can be dangerous, so it’s important to have the right first aid items with you at ...
Read More

Campfire Cooking Recipes

One of the most important and best parts of a camping trip is the endless food. It takes time and preparation to make sure you’ve ...
Read More

Deuce and a Half M35 Military Truck

The M35 Deuce and a Half has a long, rich history within the United States Military and around the world and is known as one ...
Read More

Best Cache Containers for Your Swag

Whether you are an advanced geocacher or just starting out, one of the most important parts to hiding caches are the cache containers they are ...
Read More

5 Must Have Tent Camping Accessories

Tent camping is one of the best ways to become one with nature. To maximize your camping trip, it’s important to have a solid combination ...
Read More

Doomsday Survival Guide for Disaster Preppers

The threat of disaster is very real and can happen at any moment. Preppers need to be prepared for the worst from the fallout of ...
Read More

10 Winter Hats to Keep You Warm in Cold Weather

As the calendar flips to the Winter months, outdoorsmen need to brace themselves with cold weather gear when outside in the elements. The head is ...
Read More

French Military Troop Tent Field Test

I try to field test as many of our products as possible. By doing that, I can write an honest and real world product description ...
Read More

Essential Gear for Spring Camping

For most of us, spring is in full force. That means campsites are filling up and outdoor enthusiasts are hitting the trails. Navigating the unstable ...
Read More

Ammo Storage Ideas and Tips for Winter

When hunting season ends and the brutal cold of Winter arrives, many hunters will be looking to store their equipment until Spring. Proper ammo storage ...
Read More

Hiking Checklist – Top 10 Military Surplus Hiking Essentials

Hiking is a fun activity with many benefits. It is a low cost activity that can be enjoyed almost year round. If you are like ...
Read More

Cooking over a Campfire

Humans have been cooking over a fire since the beginning of time. It is in our DNA. Maybe that is why it draws so many ...
Read More

Winter Survival Tips

It’s time again for your favorite winter activities including ice fishing, hiking, and backpacking. Before heading out to the wilderness for your winter activity of ...
Read More

Essential Cold Weather Gear for the Outdoor Enthusiast

With Winter right around the corner, many are trying to squeeze in their last outdoor activities for the season before the cold hits. However, cold ...
Read More

History of Mickey Mouse Boots

Developed during the Korean War of the early 1950’s, Mickey Mouse boots have become a vital part of the military’s extreme cold weather clothing system and ...
Read More

Fall Camping Checklist – Top 10 Camping Gear Essentials

Fall camping season has arrived, and now is the time to make sure you’re outfitted with all the best camping gear. Don’t be left high ...
Read More

Canoe Camping with Military Surplus

Camping is a great way to unwind from the stresses of day to day life. There are several different ways to camp. There is car ...
Read More

Make Tailgating Even Better with Military Surplus Items!

As summer wanes and autumn approaches, that can only mean one thing! Football season is here! NCAA Football began just a few days ago and ...
Read More

The History of USGI Concertina Wire

Concertina wire, sometimes referred to as USGI razor wire, was originally an impromptu design of soldiers in the first World War. They say that necessity ...
Read More

How the U.S. G.I. Modular Sleep System changed my camping experience

In my opinion, proper bedding equipment can make or break a good camping trip. When you are in the bush, it takes a lot of ...
Read More

What is military surplus?

I very much enjoy summer Holiday gatherings with friends and family. There is nothing like a good bar-b-que cookout followed by a few spirited games ...
Read More