Fatigues Army Navy is an army-navy surplus retailer selling military clothing, outerwear, headwear, boots, bags and camping and outdoor gear. Some of it is genuine government surplus that has been issued or stored; some is new clothing made to military patterns by commercial makers.
The two behave differently. Knowing which one you are looking at, and how military sizing works, decides whether a Fatigues Army Navy order fits and lasts.
Genuine surplus or new mil-spec
Genuine surplus is kit made for a military and later sold off. It can be unissued, meaning new old stock, or used, meaning worn and cleaned. The Fatigues Army Navy listing should say which. Genuine surplus is often very durable and good value, but stock is limited and sizes come and go.
New mil-spec or military-style clothing is manufactured for the civilian market to a military pattern. Sizes are consistent and restocked, colours are uniform, and you can reorder the same item next year. Quality ranges from excellent to average depending on the maker.
If the Fatigues Army Navy description names a country, era and condition, it is probably surplus. If it names a brand and a colour list, it is new.
Reading condition grades
Used surplus is sold by grade. Wording differs between sellers, but expect terms such as new or unissued, excellent, good and fair or used. Lower grades may have fading, repairs, stencilled names or small marks.
For a field jacket or wool trousers worn for work or camping, a used grade at Fatigues Army Navy is often the best buy. For something worn in town, pay more for unissued. Where photos show a sample rather than the exact item, allow for variation.
How military sizing works
US military clothing is commonly sized by chest or waist plus length: Medium-Regular, Large-Long, Small-Short and so on. The length matters as much as the width. A Medium-Long jacket suits someone tall and slim; a Large-Regular suits a broader build of average height.
European surplus often uses numeric or NATO sizing based on height and chest or waist in centimetres. Measure yourself and compare against the Fatigues Army Navy size chart rather than guessing from your usual letter size.
Issue trousers and BDU-style clothing are cut roomy to move and layer. Many people size down for a closer fit; check the chart for the specific item.
Boots, hats and small kit
Military boots are sized in US men's sizes, sometimes with width fittings. Try them with the socks you will wear, and remember that stiff leather boots need breaking in over several short wears before a long walk.
Boonie hats, watch caps and patrol caps are sold by head size or as one size. Wool watch caps from Fatigues Army Navy are among the most popular cold-weather buys; check the fibre content, since some are acrylic.
Bags and packs from surplus can be excellent value. Check buckles, zips and straps in the photos, and ask about condition if the listing is thin.
Caring for wool and cotton surplus
Wool surplus, such as trousers, shirts and blankets, should be washed cool on a wool cycle or by hand and dried flat. Hot washing and tumble drying will shrink it, often by a full size.
Cotton and poly-cotton fatigues are hard-wearing and machine washable. Wash new cotton items separately at first because dye can run. Used surplus may carry storage smell; a wash and a day in fresh air usually clears it.
Returns and exchanges
Because genuine surplus stock is limited, a Fatigues Army Navy exchange for a different size may not be possible if that size has sold out. Check the current return window and conditions before ordering, keep labels on until you are sure of fit, and order early if you need something for a set date.
Where the Fatigues Army Navy savings are
The 20% code is the one to try first, and it is worth most on a larger basket such as boots plus a jacket.
The 15% code is the fallback if the 20% has expired. Fatigues Army Navy runs short seasonal codes, so expect some to lapse.
The 10% code looks aimed at boonie hats or a promotion around them. Use it on a small order if the others fail.
Codes usually apply to one order and do not stack. Check whether sale or clearance surplus is excluded, since it is often already priced low.
Common questions
Is Fatigues Army Navy clothing real military issue?
Some is genuine surplus and some is new military-style clothing. The listing should say which.
What does Medium-Regular mean?
Medium chest or waist, regular length. Check the Fatigues Army Navy size chart for the exact measurements.
Will wool surplus shrink?
Yes, if washed hot or tumble dried. Wash cool and dry flat.
Can I exchange a surplus item for another size?
Only while that size is in stock. Check the current exchange terms first.
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