Field Notes
Insights, gear breakdowns, and operator-ready advice from the team at Military Overstock.
Field Notes is the in-house publication of Military Overstock — written and reviewed by former operators, gear buyers, and industry professionals. We cover tactical equipment, training, and industry news without the affiliate gloss.
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Get Home Bag vs Bug Out Bag: The Difference and What Goes in Each
The difference between a get home bag and a bug out bag isn't semantic — it's the difference between making it home and being stranded for 72 hours. Here's what goes in each, an...
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Best Home Defense Loadout: Building the Ultimate Home Defense Setup in 2026
The gear that actually earns its weight when seconds count.
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Tactical Plate Carrier: Why Modular Design Wins Over Fixed Plate Carriers
The case for modular over fixed — why the OperatorCore 5-piece system is the last plate carrier you'll need to buy.
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How to Clean an AR-15: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Carbon kills your zero and your reliability. Here's the complete AR-15 cleaning protocol — field strip, barrel, BCG, lubrication, and function check.
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Bug Out Bag Checklist: Complete 72-Hour Survival Kit Guide
The complete 72-hour survival kit guide — every category covered, every item justified, and a priority order for building your bug out bag on any budget.
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Tactical Waterproof Jacket: Why the M23 Is the Layer You Need Before the Next Storm Hits
The M23 Shark Skin Waterproof Jacket is the only shell you'll need this storm season. Here's why operators and serious outdoorsmen reach for it when the weather turns.
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EDC Gear Essentials: What Every Operator and Everyday Citizen Should Carry
The gear that actually earns its weight when rounds start flying — and when they don't.
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How to Apply a Tourniquet: Step-by-Step CAT Tourniquet Guide
The step-by-step guide to applying a CAT tourniquet correctly — written for civilians who want to save lives under pressure.
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What to Put in an IFAK: The Complete Tactical First Aid Kit Checklist
If you carry a firearm for any reason — range days, home defense, field training, or professional duty — you need an Individual First Aid Kit. Not a basic box of bandages from...
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How to Set Up a Plate Carrier: Complete 2026 Setup Guide
A plate carrier is only as good as how it's set up. You can drop $800 on the most modular, heaviest-rated carrier on the market — but if your plates are in backwards, your cum...
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MOLLE System Explained: The Complete Guide to PALS Webbing in 2026
If you have ever looked at a tactical vest, plate carrier, or military backpack and wondered what all those horizontal rows of nylon webbing are for, you have encountered the ...
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Best Budget Plate Carrier 2026: 4 Affordable Options That Won’t Quit on You
You're building a loadout. You've got basics covered — ammo, mag pouches, a quality rifle — but the idea of spending $300+ on a plate carrier right now doesn't sit well with y...
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Plate Carrier vs Chest Rig: Which One Do You Actually Need?
If you have spent any time browsing tactical gear forums or watching loadout videos, you have seen both terms thrown around. Plate carriers and chest rigs look similar at firs...
