The one gripe from reservists from Iraq that I have read over and over again does disturb me. They are not getting the same equipment as active duty soldiers. They are getting decades old night vision goggles, old humvees with no armour protection, and the like. They do feel like second class soldiers over there, and they do resent it. I would too if I was in their place.
If the RA folks are getting the high tech ceramic vests, and I am wearing a 1970 style flak jacket, I might have issues, especially if I take one in the gut.
My Navy Reserve unit has the same problem. We are a shoreside unit with trucks and humvees, etc. We go out into the field in the Winter and no winter weight gear is issued. No goretex, no winter weight cammies, no heavy duty boots, etc. People have to buy warm clothing with their own money.
We also have the 1970s flak jackets.