The Gear Locker Gear Reviews Roundups Tactical The best military field gear we’ve ever bought Our US service member and veteran reviewers share the best gear they ever took into the field. By Scott Murdock Posted on Sep 19, 2022 8:36 AM EDT Share We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. U.S. Army Capt. Kevin Wiley from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, covers himself with a poncho liner during a break during Operation Regular Flint at Shele Kalay, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2012. (U.S. Army/ Spc. Kristina Truluck)