Who Are Surplus Kilo?

We've been buying, selling and hoarding army surplus for over 50 years.

It all started back in 1973 when we began attending military auctions. Back then, you'd bid on a container and have absolutely no idea what was inside. Sometimes you'd find boots and uniforms. Sometimes you'd find something weird. Sometimes you'd find something really weird.

We sold plenty of the usual boots and bibby bags and quietly tucked the rest away in our warehouse "for later."

Fast forward to 2020 and we'd stepped away from surplus to focus on our main business. There was just one small problem...

Over the previous 50 years we'd somehow accumulated around 50 tonnes of army surplus. (A tonne a year doesn't sound so bad when you say it quickly.)

We had no desire to become a traditional army surplus retailer again, but we also couldn't ignore a warehouse full of great military gear. So Surplus Kilo was born.

And before you ask, no – it's not all dusty 1970s leftovers. We still love a bargain and regularly buy fresh surplus stock whenever we spot a good deal.

After all, you don't spend 50 years in the surplus game without learning where the treasure is hidden.