Halloween Costume Ideas from a Military Surplus Store

When it comes to military surplus, tactical gear, survival essentials, security & police gear, quality boots, knives and self defense tools, Gear Up Surplus and most military surplus stores serve as great resource. When it comes to finding your perfect Halloween Costume, military surplus stores might not be at the forefront of the place to look. Beyond the obvious army man costume, surplus stores can actually prove to be quite the hidden gem for completing costumes or even building them! In this blog post, we will reveal some great items that can contribute to some killer costume ideas for Halloween.

• Top Gun - If you haven't seen or at least heard about Top Gun, chances are you might live under a rock. Tom Cruise returned this year to deliver a remarkable performance to the beloved sequel of an iconic movie. From this movie, there are numerous items and directions to go for Halloween. With items such as authentic flight suits, flight jackets, flyer helmets, aviator glasses and patches, Gear Up Surplus and other related stores are a perfect outlet.
• Military - Probably the most obvious and logical choice on this list, but still a great option. Military BDU's, Military Dress Uniforms, Military Combat Jungle Boots, Camouflage Face Paint, Boonie Hats and Covers there is no shortage of options and directions to go to successfully portray an Army/Military like costume.

• Police Man or Security Guard - As a tactical gear store, Gear Up Surplus and many other military surplus type stores carry essential items for law enforcement and security teams. Shop for quality tactical pants, uniform shirts, duty belts, tactical boots, handcuffs, security shirts, polos and hats, there are endless amounts of items to give an authentic look by wearing the gear that's actually worn.

• Lumberjack - With fall here, many stores also have plaid shirts available. Breakout your favorite pair of jeans and combine it with an ax and GI Wool Watch Cap and you have the perfect costume portraying a lumberjack.

• Medieval - For the collectors, Comicon goers or historical buffs, an authentic replica Medieval Helmet and optional Medieval weapon can make you the Gladiator of the night. We offer Roman Centurion and Crusader helmets for whoever might want to get their Russell Crowe on for the 31st.

• Gas Masks - An essential item for survivalists, can also be an essential piece for others. Gas Masks can contribute to a SWAT costume or depict many other video game and movie characters. Polish, Russian and even US Gas Masks give an authentic look for Halloween along with an essential item for survival.

• Vests - Our plate carrier vests remain one of our best selling items for obvious reasons, but they can also help complete numerous costumes. Beyond the tactical vests, we've seen several customers purchase both the Uncle Milty Travel vests and Concealed Carry Vests to help assist with other costumes.

• Spy - Another popular costume that military surplus and tactical gear stores can help complete is the spy look. With drop leg holster and several all black clothing items like ball caps, pants, athletic fit shirts, boots and more!