Glen's Surplus

Tent shelters in Italy, 1945, via Wikipedia . Do you ever wonder what a day in the life of a soldier is like? If so, you are not alone. Although about 2 million people have served in the U.S. military, many still know very little about the service experience. Some common questions often revolve around lodging and military camp. So, how do you camp like a soldier? In the civil war days, soldiers used shelter halves. Of course, this doesn't sound like much protection, but they were used because of their flexibility and lightweight design that made them easy to move. They could also be combined with other halves if needed for additional protection from harsh weather conditions. These tents would often be held up by sticks with a blanket underneath to create even ground (this is why we often use tarps underneath our tents today!). These days, it's possible to get your hands on replicas of these rapid-assembly tents. Military tents are powerful shelters against extreme ...

Memorial Day: Monday, May 30, 2022. The time to honor our fallen soldiers is nearly here, so what's the best way to dedicate the day to those who served us? Keep reading for some inspiration: Honor the living The best way to honor the fallen is to appreciate your loved ones. This is why Memorial Day is often treated as a celebration of life, and most companies grant time off from work for parents to spend quality time with their families. Because Memorial Day typically brings us good weather, many activities involve the outdoors. This can mean: -Enjoying a day at the lake -Going for a boat/motorcycle ride -Having fun at the waterpark -Playing a favorite family sport -Throwing a cookout event/picnic -Relaxing at the pool Attend local parades and activities There is plenty to do around the area for Memorial Day, from parades to corn hole tournaments. You can visit the Shelby KOA Resort for a complete list of events they will be hosting from the 27th to the 31st....

An inside look of our store in Northwest Ohio. There is so much to Glen's Surplus that many would be surprised to learn, and that's part of why we stand out, aside from our great customer service and affordability. Because we provide a variety of materials and products, you may qualify us as your favorite one-stop shop for more than just military surplus! For instance: We are a key retailer of lawn mower components in Ohio. If there's a specific, individual part you're in need of and can't find anywhere else, don't give up and purchase a new lawnmower. We have all the blades, pulleys, belts, pumps, engine, and transmission parts you need! Motorcycle parts are also available at our store: taillights, screws, spokes, you name it! If you need it, we carry it at a price that isn't going to offend your wallet, in addition to many other alternate vehicle parts. Glen's Surplus has an entire department dedicated to servicing a variety of vehicles w...

Honor and Convenience As a proud American, you may often be looking for ways to pay your respect to those who have served or are currently serving our great nation. With our vast selection of military surplus, you will have many options to choose from when honoring our troops. Here at Glen’s Surplus, we love to support our troops while also bringing commonly used military convenience items to our community. We offer novelty items such as t-shirts, hats, flags, and many other things that commemorate our gratitude toward those who serve our country. While we carry novelty items for you to give to your loved ones or to service members in your community, we also have some nontraditional military items. Some of our most unique items are our selection of MRE’s and our novelty license plates. An MRE, if you are unfamiliar with the term, is ready-to-eat meals that are provided by the United States Department of Defense for our service members. They were first introduced to service...

Glen's Surplus in Shelby, Ohio, is your one-stop shop for surplus items. We are located in a historic factory, initially built in the 1800s. Over the years, it has manufactured Foot Lockers, P-38's, M16 clips for the Vietnam War and served as a hinge and spring factory. At Glen's Surplus, we have a great selection of surplus truck tires. We have a great selection of lawn mower tires, miscellaneous tires, tractor tires, trailer tires, and even tires chains. We have multiple pages on our website with different tires options, so you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for, even the one-off tires you might not be able to find anywhere else. We also proudly stock surplus motorcycle parts. We have everything from universal motorcycle front solo seat brackets, tail light lens for Harley Davidson, 1" Nylon Lined Beston Style Twist Grip Throttle Assembly. At Glen's Surplus in Shelby, Ohio, we have a great assortment of surplus lawn power parts as well. ...

Glens Surplus is proud to offer a large stock of military items including novelty shirts, military spec hats, issue hats, uniforms, and flags. In the circumstance, you require more specific items we also have tactical gear like flashlights, duffles, bags, and packs. If in need, we carry a large stock of ammo boxes as well! We stock all supplies needed to fit any outfit of The United States military. This includes but is not limited to the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and National Guard. We are located in a historic factory, originally built in the 1800s in Shelby, Ohio. We also serve as your military surplus store for Mansfield, Ashland, and Bellville. We were even home to the Shelby Light bulb Factory (the “forever bulb”). Currently, our store is a labyrinth encompassing over 25,000 sq feet of retail space, with the building spanning over 100,000 square feet. We have three floors of warehouse space in this building, as well as two other warehouses! If you truly want a shop...