Allan H. Posted August 16, 2010 Share #26 Posted August 16, 2010 I had forgotten about "that smell" until I got the Handie Talkie phone I just picked up from a local estate. I used to love it, but honestly I'm not a big fan anymore. Maybe if it was a nice fresh smell on my Jeep in the garage, that's one thing...but inside the house, no thanks. As for mothballs, my skin breaks out and eyes swell...so no, I don't love it at all... \ Dave, It sounds to me like it is time for you to turn in your militaria collectors' membership card. :crying: Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted August 16, 2010 Share #27 Posted August 16, 2010 \Dave, It sounds to me like it is time for you to turn in your militaria collectors' membership card. :crying: Allan NO!!!!! Not that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 16, 2010 Share #28 Posted August 16, 2010 \Dave, It sounds to me like it is time for you to turn in your militaria collectors' membership card. :crying: Allan Nah...easy solution...I don't by canvas stuff and I get everything else drycleaned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Saunders Posted August 18, 2010 Share #29 Posted August 18, 2010 You guys can keep the old canvas smell. I'm a connoisseur of the scent of old saddles and horse sweat. It's an acquired aroma. Not for the faint of nazel passage ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1rceme Posted August 18, 2010 Share #30 Posted August 18, 2010 Is it true that 'the smell' is the anti-molding agent that was applied to canvas and such...I recall a seasoned old vet telling me this a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguiltyone Posted August 18, 2010 Share #31 Posted August 18, 2010 My cat goes nuts for "the smell", she attacks the Nam gear whenever shes allowed into the room, i reckon it brings out the VC in her marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted October 16, 2017 Share #32 Posted October 16, 2017 btt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted October 16, 2017 Share #33 Posted October 16, 2017 I love that smell. I also like the smell of sweat/BO on flak jackets. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted October 16, 2017 Share #34 Posted October 16, 2017 I'm sure "The Smell" is ADDING years to our lives!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 16, 2017 Share #35 Posted October 16, 2017 Lot of it is M.R.T., army surplus smell. Shop smells of it untill a WWI footlocker gets opened then its mothballs and M.R.T. and some Hoppes bore cleaner and LCP after shooting. Wife wont stay in there very long, friends in the hobby love it, they tell their friends," you gotta go see it".LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 16, 2017 Share #36 Posted October 16, 2017 I have been to this venue for punk bands downtown Los Angeles named because it really does smell. Owen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted October 16, 2017 Share #37 Posted October 16, 2017 I'm sure "The Smell" is ADDING years to our lives!!! I read somewhere that old canvas webgear was treated with some chemical that causes cancer, doesn't everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted October 16, 2017 Share #38 Posted October 16, 2017 The smell is one of the better parts of the hobby in my opinion. It helps also when identifing something thats real opposed to reproduction. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 18, 2017 Share #39 Posted October 18, 2017 Oooo that smell, can't you smell that smell. Oooo that smell, the smell of death surrounds you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted October 18, 2017 Share #40 Posted October 18, 2017 ah yes-- that gi smell from long storage in damp places and stored in big crates. that famous smell of old history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pararaftanr2 Posted October 18, 2017 Share #41 Posted October 18, 2017 Mr Crabs knows the smell: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted October 18, 2017 Share #42 Posted October 18, 2017 Smells like VICTORY. Some day ......this wars gonna end. owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted October 18, 2017 Share #43 Posted October 18, 2017 This thread is all about the smell, but what about the feel. That greasy worn feeling of old field gear. That may be for a hole other thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted October 18, 2017 Share #44 Posted October 18, 2017 I love it when the old vets come in to our tent and the "smell" takes em back to their younger days...most smile, nod and say yeah just like the one I stayed in... Hell I have had Desert Storm vets tell me the same thing...I dig it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted October 18, 2017 Share #45 Posted October 18, 2017 I join you guys that love that smell. Then, as to mothballs, my wife is always asking, "I smell mothballs - what did you buy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal30M1 Posted October 29, 2017 Share #46 Posted October 29, 2017 That reminds me...who here is familiar with the smell of mothballs? How do you get their little legs apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi-shots Posted October 31, 2017 Share #47 Posted October 31, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben@HI Posted November 6, 2017 Share #48 Posted November 6, 2017 Nothing better than walking into a antique or junk shop that looks like it has nothing and picking up that small. Then it's time to fallow your nose haha. When my wife still went junk hunting with me and she noticed me sniffing around and looking around frantically I always heard the same thing. ( Oh God he smells something green, we are going to be here a while) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe55 Posted November 6, 2017 Share #49 Posted November 6, 2017 Ah yes, had a brand new Lieutenant and took him to the motor pool where the guys were doing inventory of all the platoon equipment. We stepped into the conex where we had cammo nets, tarps, fuel and water cans, some wooden crates, etc. You get the idea. "what's that smell?", he asks, "That's the Army" I told him, "and from now on you will always remember that". Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGMO Posted November 7, 2017 Share #50 Posted November 7, 2017 That "Smell" is the closest thing to time travel I know of (maybe good music too). I wish someone would make a candle with "The Smell". I'd love to light that thing up to counter some of the Foo Foo garbage scent candles women light up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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