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It is casual enough to wear out in the woods for a walk and tough enough to get down and dirty. Our nonmilitary departments feature backpacks, winter jackets, and outdoor and lifestyle supplies that will help in the city, in the woods, or on the campus. The military surplus n3b parka, is designated to be worn in the extreme cold over other outer clothing. Some inuit anoraks require regular coating with fish oil to retain their water resistance. Government and commercial customers along with the general public. As it is the case with many alpha products, the n2b was originally conceived for military.
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