Uncle Sam’s Army Navy Outfitters

Decent staff. Most of the stock is brand new knock offs. Small selection of authentic surplus, mostly in low grade condition and overpriced. If you have time to kill you may find a gem, but probably not worth the trip.

I’ve been shopping here for years because they are almost the only place that sells Bilt-​Rite boots. They are in better condition than anywhere else and they are cheaper. I had the privilege of dealing with an employee would gladly searched through their gargantuan storage area above the first floor and spent 30 minutes finding my size. The guy was great. The boots last a life time. This place is the real deal for anything surplus. The US selection is crazy big as is foreign army items. I am fond of the cold war era stuff they have. The online ordering is a little quirky because of the NYC/​Toronto/​Buffalo distribution agreement but who really cares. The selection is the largest in North America and that is no exaggeration. The great majority of their selection is MADE IN THE USA. That concept is not played out, it is important.

Who doesn’t love a good military surplus store? I bought quite a stellar halloween costume here (might have been Castro) for a mere $ 20 with some existing things I already had. Ok, so you’ll have to get over the slightly musty smell, can you say clothes from 40 – 50 years ago?! I might’ve bought a great vietnam era army cap. But don’t let that scare you, there are plenty of new items here too!
If you are going camping, seriously come here first before any sporting goods stores, so much cheaper, and also a much more durable product. It’s one of those stores, that you’ll walk in thinking that you don’t need anything, but walk out with some unexpected, possibly un-​needed but extremely cool stuff. Currently I have my eye on some legit navy pea coats, as we after all live in WNY and now it’s wintertime yet again! Uncle Sam’s also has an extensive website, but there is so much stuff, it’s worthwhile to just stop in! You’ll be impressed with what they have.