In the Marine Corps, we learned quickly the value of taking care of our boots after field exercises. Field exercises always ended with a few days to clean all our weapons systems and get our gear squared away. One commonly overlooked piece of gear to address was footwear. We always carried spare socks in our […]
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Winter Clothing & Footwear Recommendations from a Military Survival Instructor
Not wearing proper clothing or layering correctly while traveling in a snow-laden environment could lead to cold injuries and death. As a survival instructor for the military, I find myself in these environments often and teach others how to effectively travel in them. In the lists below I will note the things that I typically […]