About Army Gear

Army gear is a general description of items used by soldiers in the Army. Items include clothes, boots, weapons and small objects carried when traveling. Soldiers need to have the ability to camp, eat and defend themselves at all time. For that reason, soldiers carry a lot of items in duffel bags, backpacks and on their person.

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Soldiers wear Army combat uniforms, which consist of a beret, body armor (outer tactical vests), cargo pans and combat boots. Soldiers also carry their land and dress uniforms. Land uniforms are usually camouflage greens, while dress uniforms are nicely pressed “Army blues.”

Gear

Soldiers are required to carry night vision binoculars, camo face paint or camo cream, compasses, GPS units, sunscreen and bug repellent. Soldiers usually store these items in small pouches within larger duffel bags or backpacks. These small items should be easily accessible, but not weigh down the soldier.

Food

Most soldiers will carry MREs, or Meals Ready to Eat, in their gear. The MREs are lightweight and have an entree, side dish and dessert. Soldiers also carry canteens for water, and cups to hold beverages.

Weapons

Rifles and handguns are carried on a soldier's person, but soldiers may also have knives and machetes. Knives usually have holders that are made to fit the weapon and transport it more safely. Knives may be stored on the uniform or on the soldier's boot.

Camping Gear

Soldiers carry sleeping bags, rucksacks, backpacks and tents as part of their army gear. Soldiers carry first aid/survival kits as well, and these contain disaster blankets, tape, painkillers, gas masks and sewing kits.