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Title: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Pizzo on May 14, 2013, 09:49:51 AM
So, I'm re-doing and re-amping my BOB's and personal preparedness kits and realized I'm missing some items and some of my stuff is old and/or out dated.

Which brings me to the topic......where can I go on island to buy good gear, medical supplies, military surplus etc?? 

Also, what are some good online sites that I can buy from??



Any input/info would be greatly appreciated!  :thumbsup:

P.S. If this topic has already been covered, I apologize,  please direct me to the thread....mahalo!!  :shaka:
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 14, 2013, 10:04:05 AM
amazon.com
http://2ahawaii.com/Smileys/extended/cool.gif (http://2ahawaii.com/Smileys/extended/cool.gif)

there's a place out in waipio
i can't recall the name, but if you search waipio it should come up

So, I'm re-doing and re-amping my BOB's and personal preparedness kits and realized I'm missing some items and some of my stuff is old and/or out dated.

Which brings me to the topic......where can I go on island to buy good gear, medical supplies, military surplus etc?? 

Also, what are some good online sites that I can buy from??



Any input/info would be greatly appreciated!  :thumbsup:

P.S. If this topic has already been covered, I apologize,  please direct me to the thread....mahalo!!  :shaka:
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: jaynick on May 14, 2013, 10:10:23 AM
check out mojo tactical in front of OGC.
nice guy  :shaka:
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 14, 2013, 10:10:42 AM
sports authoritah and walmart tactical

mojo tactical has some bags/packs and wise foods

soultrex in windward mall has camping stuff

amazon.com
http://2ahawaii.com/Smileys/extended/cool.gif (http://2ahawaii.com/Smileys/extended/cool.gif)

there's a place out in waipio
i can't recall the name, but if you search waipio it should come up
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 14, 2013, 10:12:00 AM
found it
be ready hawaii in waipio
http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2738.msg25077#msg25077 (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2738.msg25077#msg25077)

sports authoritah and walmart tactical

mojo tactical has some bags/packs and wise foods

soultrex in windward mall has camping stuff
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 14, 2013, 10:13:20 AM
only military surplus store is a small shop in the old 99 ranch market building in mapunapuna

some of the safety stores have medical supplies, but there have been recent threads that they are expensive

found it
be ready hawaii in waipio
http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2738.msg25077#msg25077 (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2738.msg25077#msg25077)
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Pizzo on May 14, 2013, 12:10:57 PM
check out mojo tactical in front of OGC.
nice guy  :shaka:
Thanx bro, been there plenty...he's a real cool guy and they do have some good stuff!  :thumbsup:
found it
be ready hawaii in waipio
http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2738.msg25077#msg25077 (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=2738.msg25077#msg25077)

only military surplus store is a small shop in the old 99 ranch market building in mapunapuna

some of the safety stores have medical supplies, but there have been recent threads that they are expensive

Thanx Macsak, I appreciate the info!!  :shaka:

I've been to the surplus shop at 99 but never been to Be Ready Hawaii....gonna have to check them out! Ya, some of the safety supplies retailers on island can be pretty expensive!
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 14, 2013, 12:32:23 PM
be ready hawaii is a cool shop, and they have some stuff not readily available on oahu
but you should compare to amazon before buying
it can be expensive at the shop, but if you ordered off the 'net, you gotta pay shipping (unless on available on amazon)

it's past waipio costco in an industrial park near an offroad truck/jeep place

Thanx bro, been there plenty...he's a real cool guy and they do have some good stuff!  :thumbsup:Thanx Macsak, I appreciate the info!!  :shaka:

I've been to the surplus shop at 99 but never been to Be Ready Hawaii....gonna have to check them out! Ya, some of the safety supplies retailers on island can be pretty expensive!
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: GZire on May 14, 2013, 02:38:40 PM
check out mojo tactical in front of OGC.
nice guy  :shaka:


Dave can also order some nice packs to carry your stuff.  I've got an Eberlestock backpack from him.



With regards to milsurplus..........ain't cheap anymore, at least not on Oahu.  IMHO they are just too overpriced.

The place in Kunia, damn I wish I remember their name, but it's just not coming to me.  :(
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Colt808 on May 14, 2013, 03:14:37 PM

Dave can also order some nice packs to carry your stuff.  I've got an Eberlestock backpack from him.



With regards to milsurplus..........ain't cheap anymore, at least not on Oahu.  IMHO they are just too overpriced.

The place in Kunia, damn I wish I remember their name, but it's just not coming to me.  :(
Are you thinking of the Camoflage Shop in Wahiawa?



x2 on the pricing at the shops. Anyone looking for specific items should avoid them and search CL or garage sales. Service members PCS/ETS'ing are always trying to save on moving cost by dumping their extra gear. You can get some really good deals, but I'll add one caveat...just be careful of anything with a serial number (or that's defaced/missing a SN).
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: michalebsdad on May 14, 2013, 03:34:22 PM
Check out this site...the dude is really easy to get a hold of (he'll even give you his cell number) and will work with your needs to design a kit to fit your needs

https://suresurvival.3dcartstores.com/4-person-Family-roll-out-bag_p_121.html

I am buying the above kit as soon as I get off the island
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: bass monkey on May 14, 2013, 03:55:26 PM
I got a military pack for sale. I'll pm you the bag # when I get home.
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Pizzo on May 14, 2013, 04:55:16 PM
Check out this site...the dude is really easy to get a hold of (he'll even give you his cell number) and will work with your needs to design a kit to fit your needs

https://suresurvival.3dcartstores.com/4-person-Family-roll-out-bag_p_121.html

I am buying the above kit as soon as I get off the island
Pretty cool site, I'll definitely have to check him out...thanx!  :thumbsup:
I got a military pack for sale. I'll pm you the bag # when I get home.
Ya, shoot me the info...I get some pretty good bags but it never hurts to have one more..lol!  ;D
"just be careful of anything with a serial number (or that's defaced/missing a SN)."
What's the reason behind looking out for SN's or defaced SN's? Does having a serial number mean it was issued to a certain person and should've been returned after use....or does that mean it's for military use only and not for civilian use?? ???
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: michalebsdad on May 14, 2013, 07:20:36 PM
Pretty cool site, I'll definitely have to check him out...thanx!  :thumbsup:Ya, shoot me the info...I get some pretty good bags but it never hurts to have one more..lol!  ;DWhat's the reason behind looking out for SN's or defaced SN's? Does having a serial number mean it was issued to a certain person and should've been returned after use....or does that mean it's for military use only and not for civilian use?? ???

Depends what it is...some items are considered sensitive. Military bags are not one of those items. Most sensitive items would be hand receipted from supply to someone else. If that item was lost, then the responsibility would fall back on the individual who was signed for it.
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Colt808 on May 15, 2013, 02:23:38 AM
What's the reason behind looking out for SN's or defaced SN's? Does having a serial number mean it was issued to a certain person and should've been returned after use....or does that mean it's for military use only and not for civilian use?? ???
Thought that'd be self explanatory...
All serialized items are accountable and anything purchased by the military under contract is government property. It doesn't matter if it's a controlled/sensitive item, it belongs to the government until it has gone through the process and released as surplus or otherwise disposed.
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Pizzo on May 15, 2013, 06:16:35 AM
Thought that'd be self explanatory...

All serialized items are accountable and anything purchased by the military under contract is government property. It doesn't matter if it's a controlled/sensitive item, it belongs to the government until it has gone through the process and released as surplus or otherwise disposed.
It was self explanatory. I was just looking for clarification as to why it would be something "to look out for" and you've answered that question....thank you. :shaka:

The whole "government property" bit makes perfect sense to me and so far I have yet to run into military items with serial numbers. The only thing I would love to get my hands on, that I can't,  is a military issue full/intact medics bag.....those are GREAT!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 15, 2013, 07:20:42 AM
i got my IFAK from chinook medical
seemed to be really complete, and they have a great advisory staff, so i hope they know what they are packaging/selling
not sure if it's the cheapest or the lowest shipping, but that's who i chose

It was self explanatory. I was just looking for clarification as to why it would be something "to look out for" and you've answered that question....thank you. :shaka:

The whole "government property" bit makes perfect sense to me and so far I have yet to run into military items with serial numbers. The only thing I would love to get my hands on, that I can't,  is a military issue full/intact medics bag.....those are GREAT!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Colt808 on May 15, 2013, 01:40:42 PM
It was self explanatory. I was just looking for clarification as to why it would be something "to look out for" and you've answered that question....thank you. :shaka:

The whole "government property" bit makes perfect sense to me and so far I have yet to run into military items with serial numbers. The only thing I would love to get my hands on, that I can't,  is a military issue full/intact medics bag.....those are GREAT!!  :thumbsup:
I figured you knew what I meant, but wanted to clarify because there are a lot of people out there who believe "surplus" means everything military thats sold to civilians. But it's really supposed to be items that have gone through DRMO (or deemed not serviceable at the supply level/CIF). As for serial numbered items, the estimate is that 80-90% (mostly armor related items) of what's out there was reported lost/stolen.

You're looking for a medics bag?  Do you mean the combat medic kit or IFAK? A complete combat medic kit (as issued) is impossible to find complete. It's $400-600 worth and I don't know of any medic or corpsman willing to take a hit for that. But IFAK's on the other hand are easy to find...I think I have a couple in a bin somewhere.
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Pizzo on May 16, 2013, 09:01:39 AM
You're looking for a medics bag?  Do you mean the combat medic kit or IFAK? A complete combat medic kit (as issued) is impossible to find complete. It's $400-600 worth and I don't know of any medic or corpsman willing to take a hit for that. But IFAK's on the other hand are easy to find...I think I have a couple in a bin somewhere.

Ya, I would LOVE to get my hands on an actual Combat Medic Kit but realize that I will have to settle with IFAK's and similar kits.

Colt808, do you have an extra laying around that you wouldn't mind parting with??
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Colt808 on May 17, 2013, 04:20:36 AM
Ya, I would LOVE to get my hands on an actual Combat Medic Kit but realize that I will have to settle with IFAK's and similar kits.

Colt808, do you have an extra laying around that you wouldn't mind parting with??
I was planning to pull my bins out of storage this weekend anyway (my kids want stuff to put on eBay).  With 12 deployments over the last 24 years, I've accumulated a lot of crap...so let me if you're looking for other things.
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: macsak on May 17, 2013, 04:54:24 AM
list em here before ebay

I was planning to pull my bins out of storage this weekend anyway (my kids want stuff to put on eBay).  With 12 deployments over the last 24 years, I've accumulated a lot of crap...so let me if you're looking for other things.
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Pizzo on May 17, 2013, 07:01:04 AM
I was planning to pull my bins out of storage this weekend anyway (my kids want stuff to put on eBay).  With 12 deployments over the last 24 years, I've accumulated a lot of crap...so let me if you're looking for other things.
Oh ya, I'm always on the lookout for good stuff!! Anything to do with medical/disaster preparedness is always high on my list....maybe you could let me know what you have and we'll go from there!  :shaka:
list em here before ebay
+1 Yes, exactly...let your 2aHawaii brothers have first dibs!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: michalebsdad on May 17, 2013, 03:47:05 PM
I agree...before I leave the island, I will be going through my stuff and will definitely let you all know FIRST what I have that I am looking to get rid of!
Title: Re: Where to buy "BOB" and "PREPAREDNESS" supplies on island or oniline??
Post by: Aiea78 on May 23, 2013, 11:41:56 PM
Surprised nobody knows about Six Eagles Hawaii.  They will personally deliver to your door too or at least used to.  I need to rotate supplies so will put in an order again.

http://www.sixeagleshawaii.com/ (http://www.sixeagleshawaii.com/)