New BDU's are available, but one uniform we (my militia) found is one of the best new ones out there in my opinion.
It is a woodland "digital" pattern, almost identical to the current USMC MARPAT pattern, but cut and sewn like the current US Army ACU. Top and bottom are $65.00, to that add headgear and boots.
The good thing about this is that the ACU is constructed with the soldier in the field in mind. The pockets are located so they're usable while wearing load bearing euipment and frag vests.
I lost my Gortex pants at some point during a move. Quite irritating considering the price to replace them. How does this chart fit to stuff like that, designed to fit over other stuff, and such?
May 3, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Anonymous said...
I recently bought used German army surplus "gore tex" in flecktarn camo from Sportsman's Guide and find it quite serviceable. Be warned, although I normally wear size "regular" to "large" I had to pay more for the "extra large." You can get the whole suit for $40 or $50 and used tops for $30 or $40 all depending on size.
May 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM
[Image] Battle Dress Utilities (BDUs) in Woodland
So, if you don't know your military BDU size, how do you determine it before you buy it off the rack in the thrift store? Use this chart.
BDU Size Chart
BDU Trouser/Short Size Information - Inches
XSR = Extra Small Regular Waist 23 to 27 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
SS = Small Short Waist 27 to 31 Inseam 26.5 to 29.5
SR = Small Regular Waist 27 to 31 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
SL = Small Long Waist 37 to 31 Inseam 32.5 to 35.5
MS = Medium Short Waist 31 to 35 Inseam 26.5 to 29.5
MR = Medium Regular Waist 31 to 35 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
ML = Medium Long Waist 31 to 35 Inseam 32.5 to 35.5
LS= Large Short Waist 35 to 39 Inseam 26.5 to 29.5
LR = Large Regular Waist 35 to 39 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
LL = Large Long Waist 35 to 39 Inseam 32.5 to 35.5
XLR = Extra Large Regular Waist 39 to 43 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
XLL = Extra Large Long Waist 39 to 43 Inseam 32 to 35.5
XXLR = 2X Large Regular Waist 43 to 47 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
XXLL = 2x Large Long Waist 43 to 47 Inseam 32.5 to 35.5
XXXLR = 3X Large Regular Waist 47 to 51 Inseam 29.5 to 32.5
XXXLL = 3X Large Long Waist 47 to 51 Inseam 32.5 to 35.5
BDU Shirt Size Specs SHIRT SIZE XS = Extra Small Chest 29-33"
"Praxis: BDU sizes to civilian measurement chart"
4 Comments -
New BDU's are available, but one uniform we (my militia) found is one of the best new ones out there in my opinion.
It is a woodland "digital" pattern, almost identical to the current USMC MARPAT pattern, but cut and sewn like the current US Army ACU. Top and bottom are $65.00, to that add headgear and boots.
The good thing about this is that the ACU is constructed with the soldier in the field in mind. The pockets are located so they're usable while wearing load bearing euipment and frag vests.
Several other colours are available.
Woodland Digital ACU
May 3, 2011 at 8:05 AM
@Pat H.
Do you like the MARPAT better than Multicam?
May 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM
I lost my Gortex pants at some point during a move. Quite irritating considering the price to replace them. How does this chart fit to stuff like that, designed to fit over other stuff, and such?
May 3, 2011 at 11:36 PM
I recently bought used German army surplus "gore tex" in flecktarn camo from Sportsman's Guide and find it quite serviceable. Be warned, although I normally wear size "regular" to "large" I had to pay more for the "extra large." You can get the whole suit for $40 or $50 and used tops for $30 or $40 all depending on size.
May 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM