With the improving exchange rate of the Pound to the Dollar....purchases in the USA might be cheaper than in the UK. The investment of a few pints of the foaming ale with a US Serviceman at the pub might also get you access to the US Postal system and no VAT. Think aggressively here guys....plus the cross national liasion might be beneficial. Several good outlets in the States for military gear...will be glad to give you a list of top notch places if you are interested.....ask by email or PM and I will send them to you.