Would you buy this for a dollar?

j williams

j williams

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I did :D

I stopped at a junk store in the town I work bambulance yesterday. I found this in there for a whopping 1 dollar. Dude didnt even charge me tax. I am gonna use it as a footprint for my sleeping bag or hammock. Its about 5x5, not really big, but I couldnt pass it up for a buck. Its really well made. Military surplus. The label says visual thermal combat ID panel. Its blaze orange canvas on one side, and OD nylon with webbing reinforcements on the other. It has a liner in between the layers. Not sure what that is, sounds like a space blanket. Not too heavy, and folds up small and stores in its OD velcro pouch. I never saw one of these in the military, so Im not sure what its used for, I just know what im gonna use it for.:D

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Nope. I'd have bought more than one. :p

If you go back for more, put me on the list for two. I'll cover the $2 and shipping.

;)
 
Found this....



TIP-9 - TIP - Thermal Identification Panels (4' x 4')
2590-01-531-6337

The Thermal Identification Panel (TIP) is a thermal reflective marker for use with thermal sights and viewers operating in the 3 to 12 micron wavelengths. Thermal sights found in the M1A1 Abrams Tank, AH-64 Apache Helicopter and the USAF’s LANTIRN system, among others, operate in this band. The primary function of the TIP-5/6 is for through-sight combat identification of friendly forces. Boresight panels are also available for thermal sights on weapon systems such as the Abrams and Apache.
 
This was the only one they had, and it was in a box of stuff with trailor hitch balls, and various other Junk.....
 
I have used them and mapper66 is correct. It is used (blaze side up) so that aircraft can identify freindlies when performing close air support for engaged troops. The liner is a heat sheild of some sort (because these are tied to the hoods of vehicles so they get some heat exposure) I think if you needed it too it would make a good emergency blanket as well as a ground sheet. Definately one heck of a buy at a buck.

If you could get more at that price you could probably make some ebay money from it. I know I'd like to have one myself.

As an afterthought...it would work well as a pack cover for hunting season hiking as well. The hunters would definately be able to see you with that draped over your back.

David
 
Great find Jake, I'm getting sick of seeing all these cool thrift store finds!! All we have are old couches and partial dinnerware sets at our shops here. :mad:

That's a handy piece of kit, it should make a really neat ground cloth when setting up camp, or just when taking a break and in need of a dry place to sit. :thumbup:
 
Echo4v said:
I have used them and mapper66 is correct. It is used (blaze side up) so that aircraft can identify freindlies when performing close air support for engaged troops. The liner is a heat sheild of some sort (because these are tied to the hoods of vehicles so they get some heat exposure) I think if you needed it too it would make a good emergency blanket as well as a ground sheet. Definately one heck of a buy at a buck.

If you could get more at that price you could probably make some ebay money from it. I know I'd like to have one myself.

As an afterthought...it would work well as a pack cover for hunting season hiking as well. The hunters would definately be able to see you with that draped over your back.

David
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Yes, I recall now. That was almost 20 yrs ago for me. I remember deploying something like that on our Bradley during some combined arms training at NTC. Those A-10's would come over and let loose with that upfront gun and that would put the fear of god in an atheist. I just remember thinking I would not ever, ever want to be on the receiving end of that. Not a sound you would ever forget, kind of like the air being ripped apart by a bandsaw.
 
j williams said:
I know that sound. Intense for sure!!

Mapper, Bradley? You a Cav man?
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Scouts out man. Never did get to serve in a cav regiment :mad:, was always attached to those ground-pounders for some reason. Well at least I did get to do a lot of 'hiking'. :D
 
I have one as well ,mine came with my Aircraft Survival kit. but it also say not to fold /unfold needlessly or leave in sunlight for long periods....worth the buck you spent !!
mine is 24"x70" great ground cover
VS17 Panel Marker (VS17 Signal Panel)
Military Surplus - NEW

This VS-17 Marker Panel is the Signal Panel that is used by the United States Military. This version of the VS17 Signal Panel was manufactured under the NSN 8345 00 174 6865 and DLA 100-91-F-EC21. This version of the VS17 Signal Panel version differs from the other VS 17 Signal Panel Marker listed in this category as it comes with its own, attached, storage bag and has slightly different dimensions.

The VS17 Panel Marker is attached to tanks, trucks, rucksacks and just about anything that needs to be identified from the air. The VS17 Signal Panel, or Signal Panel Marker, is often laid out on the ground to identify troop positions to friendly aircraft, or to identify where help is needed.

The VS-17 Panel Marker comes equipped with tie downs for attachment to just about anything and snaps so that multiple signal panels can be joined together. The VS-17 Signal Panel Marker has both a OD Green side and a high visibility orange side and is perfect for identifying persons in distress to search teams and aircraft.

The VS-17/GVX are tough fabric signal panels that won’t be torn up from wind like many of the other lighter duty panels. This VS17 Signal Panel Marker measures 24"x 70" but is designed to be connected to other panels for greater conspicuity. Also known as a conspicuity panel, the VS17 Marker Panel is an essential piece of heavy-duty survival gear
 
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