my hubby is deploying next year and he really insists that he needs some special gear. we've found some special googles (with prescription inserts because of his eyesight) that protect against shrapnal (spelled wrong), gloves, knives, ect. i've read some other posts that advise against stocking up and spending money on things he will just be issued. i just really want him to be the safest he can be, so i want to get him what ever he says he needs. besides ranger joes (which is great but a lil out of our budget), are there any other common companies that you guys would advise purchasing from ?