I was taught the ranger roll over 50 yrs ago, hard to beat for speed. But I can still literally sleep with one eye open. For some reason I learned to never go into a deep sleep in the field, an still do that camping, after hurricanes, more of a restful state, but not sound out. The minute I hear anything, I'm instantly awake, noise, twig snapping, you name it, I'm aware. Glad to see you put your arm thru your sling, I did that an hugged mine on my chest, old habits die hard I guess. Thx for the vid AP
Same for all of us. 2nd Marine Division 2005-2009. Rah. All these channels/guys talking about "getting a good night's, 8 hours, REM sleep" 😂 Like, BRUH..... you're in the middle of the 💩... you ain't gonna be getting good sleep even with the most warmest, most elaborate and expensive sleep system. It's like short bursts of REM coma in between waking up at any sound in the vicinity.... even an ant fart.
@LostLoon, SO SO TRUE! Woods, Jungle, Desert, Mountains and to be honest you can be miserable at a MOUT site too. Received the best possible training on how to be miserable. 🤣 🥃🍻👍🏻🇺🇸
One thing I just added to my ranger roll is a puffy down comforter for cold weather. You add that between the poncho liner(s) and the outer layer and you'll seriously increase your warmth. You have to be a bit more careful with them than liners, but, in really cold weather its worth considering.
I remember reading a book about the Rhodesian scouts. They trained their soldiers to sleep on their side with their rifle between their knees. This was also to keep their rifles from disappearing.
Really appreciate the simple things the sustaining activities that you have been showing here lately, it's the stuff people don't think about good job my man
very helpful demonstration to help me work through my own kit. One of the challenges I'm finding is having such an expedient sleep system for cold, snow weather situations.
Military sleep system. Bags go down to below freezing and the bivvy zips over you, keep you dry. You can make a hooch, low a frame shelter to cover you. Things go south, you can leave the poncho hooch and just take the sleep system.
There was another channel I was watching recently the uses the USGI (manufacturer) poncho, with both a woobie and a "camp blanket". The blanket can snap into the poncho and provides more insulation than a woobie would, I think. I've been looking at something similar, but very expensive, so I might give the USGI items a try for a bedroll. Each looked to be about $45-50 each on AZ. I'm in an area where normally a lite system works fine, but when you're at elevation or certain areas they can go from 90+ in the day to low 40's at night. Not going to get any kind of sleep if you're shivering all night.
Fellas , I’m Canadian , depending what your winter consists of in your area a woobie with a poncho and wool blanket will not keep you anywhere near warm enough below freezing unless you’re sleeping next to a fire. You need a dedicated sleeping bag for that. The Carinthia defence 4 bag is excellent and can handle temps down to -15 no problems at all. Add a fleece sleeping bag liner and a good quality winter rated ground mat and/or an insulated inflatable and you can definitely go lower. My personal setup for Canadian winters is the defence 4 in a Goretex bivvy bag with a klymit insulated static v and Savotta fdf foam mat underneath. If you have time , or don’t want the pain in the ass of an inflatable, you can ditch the inflatable and use a browse bed instead to get you up off the ground, that’s not always possible though depending on the environment.
Good idea, fast and easy. It made me realize the value of a poncho as well. I have two roll up mats but I want something smaller. Was thinking about the Snugpak Arctic mat but then I found something called the Arcturus camping blanket. Half the price and twice the size. I'm going to check the size of my poncho today to see if I can use it the same way as you did to cover me completely. Thanks for this tip.
I have never tried it , but the Ranger Roll in moderate Temps say from low 40s to 60s maybe even with proper clothing down to the teens. As I know it it is a poncho, poncho liner combined with an emergency mylar blanket. My idea I am toying with is replace poncho liner with a wool blanket and add the cut down length sleeping pad.
Works for warmer, drier weather. Up north this is a good way to freeze to death. Pulling up your poncho to resist rain or dew will not keep you warm or dry, your breath moisture will condense on the inside. But then again I haven't yet found any means of setting up sleep rapidly in cold environments without pre-existing shelter. Unfortunately foam sleeping pads just don't have the R-value necessary for all four seasons here. And I'm not banking on shit only hitting the fan during summer.
Future videos will cover different temperature ranges. I live up north aswell. Here is another cold weather sleeping video I did. ua-cam.com/video/_nJtW8-DKGk/v-deo.html
I like to bring a sleeping bag even if I'm not going to get inside of it - it's another layer of comfort if you just lay on top of it. My summer sleep system is a US DoD Bivy bag, a lightweight cheap sleeping bag, and a sleeping bag liner.
I have a Savotta FDF foam roll mat , had it 4 years or so now, combined with a usgi jungle bag (green one from the mss) and a poncho (taco style , half underneath & half folded over top) I’ve slept comfortably (fully clothed) down to -8 degrees Celsius confirmed with a keychain thermometer clipped to my pack. It’s fast to setup and put away. In winter I just sub out the jungle bag for a Carinthia defence 4 with a bivvy and a small 5x7 tarp as top cover against snow or side cover for wind. I do have a klymit luxe insulated inflatable but even when just woods bumming it’s a bit of a pain in the ass and it’s also heavy , I generally leave it at home.
Ponchos are waterproof making one hot and sweaty particularly in warm weather use. You will feel the rain, wind and snow as you attempt to sleep. Depending on the strength of wind, it will move the poncho/tarp about, making it further difficult to sleep. A breathable, water proof bivy free of human contact except at bottom is more efficient as long as it permits one to exit quickly and provides some security visibility. More quiet and warm - not clammy inside for cool/cold climate. The rolled or folding sleeping pad is a good addition. One needs to fold or roll and tie it down to the pack swiftly, another quick system to work out as well and where to be best placed on or in the pack. Placed outside it will be subject to getting wet unless protected with its' own cover or pack cover.
I sleep urban fetal, forend/handguard between thighs and calves, weapon slung, in hands as used. I know some guys who had their rifles stolen while sleeping in patrol bases during FTX @ OSUT. Some of them had their rifles slings wrapped around arms and such. The sling was just tediously undone (I suppose you could cut it for real applications, easy and quiet with little movement if you use trauma shears)
I like this simple system. I use a blow up mattress with out blowing it up. Its literally a ground sheet mattress that if I want I can inflate it for a proper nights sleep. Thanks
You may want to Google how cowboy bedrolls work. They are a lot less cumbersome and faster to deploy. Mine is made from a nylon tarp with a RidgeRest sleeping pad and a Kifaru Woobie.
Typically cowboy bed rolls are double the weight of this setup. This setup that I showed you weights 1.8lbs . If you add a swagman roll (1.6lbs) the total weight is 3.4lbs. That's extremely hard to beat. I would be Interested in see the weight of your setup.
Is there a version of this setup for winter time? I live in a area that is 20 degrees and under in cold weather, that set up is great for 4 months out of the year for me.
Florida,, summer > hot humid bug's bug's & more bug's.. At the very least i carry a bug net big enough to cover me,, also have small bug bivys with floor, small one will fit in bdu pocket, i hate skeeters & ants bugging me while I'm trying to sleep.
It’s just hard to fall asleep when I’m worrying about some crazy wild therhetically occupying force stealing my daughters and property; I love the channel though!
It's called "Suck it up and drive on" and if you can't suck it up it's called "Drive on anyways"! No really it depends on the threat level and other combat modifiers. 🍻
Put on your poncho, pull your knees up under it and sit against a tree. On your pack if its waterproof. If not, put it in a contractor bag. Not great, but, you can kind of relax if you do lots of deep breathing exercises
This would be unworkable if it wasn’t warm, and if there was any rain that poncho wouldn’t do much to protect you. You’d be better spending a couple of minutes setting it up as a tarp.
I'd consider that a winter setup. Sleeping bag with a full length zipper to get in and out very easily. Also it woupd need a reenforced foot box so you can keep your boots on. Tarp and Sleeping pad would be the same answer the summer kit.
Rule number one is that you NEVER take your web gear off when in a RON if you get hit at night your not gonna have time to get it back on secinds count and can literally mean the difference between living or dying might want to re think that part of it
@@PreparedAirman thats the differemce between army and air force we always error on the side of caution and always are prepared for it. Best to be prepared and not have to use than not prepare and get caught with your pants at your ankles
I'll sleep when I'm dead. Or maybe later tonight.
Slept under a poncho and bug net on a camping trip. Co-camper thought I was crazy.
Bug net. Summer essential.
If you value your sanity anyway.
I was taught the ranger roll over 50 yrs ago, hard to beat for speed. But I can still literally sleep with one eye open. For some reason I learned to never go into a deep sleep in the field, an still do that camping, after hurricanes, more of a restful state, but not sound out. The minute I hear anything, I'm instantly awake, noise, twig snapping, you name it, I'm aware. Glad to see you put your arm thru your sling, I did that an hugged mine on my chest, old habits die hard I guess. Thx for the vid AP
@williammccaslin8527, I'm like that even to this day too. 🥃🍻👍🏻🇺🇸
I envy you! Brother I can sleep through a tornado & have actually done just that! lol
Same for all of us. 2nd Marine Division 2005-2009. Rah.
All these channels/guys talking about "getting a good night's, 8 hours, REM sleep" 😂
Like, BRUH..... you're in the middle of the 💩... you ain't gonna be getting good sleep even with the most warmest, most elaborate and expensive sleep system.
It's like short bursts of REM coma in between waking up at any sound in the vicinity.... even an ant fart.
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 I even do it when my wife isn't home, an its just me an the dog at the house, now a habit I guess
@williammccaslin8527 We're never the same again, bro... 😁
I'm turning 40 this year and it's like 2005 was last weekend
It needs to be said for the guys that have never slept in a PB before.
If weather conditions are not perfect, you will be miserable.
@LostLoon, SO SO TRUE! Woods, Jungle, Desert, Mountains and to be honest you can be miserable at a MOUT site too. Received the best possible training on how to be miserable. 🤣 🥃🍻👍🏻🇺🇸
I’m Gods sleepiest soldier
I second this
Mustang is that you?! Bendoza?
I hear yah, brother. 🥱
God gives his sleepiest soldiers the heaviest eyelids
The best skill I got from serving is the ability sleep under any circumstances at any time
I am an older Infantryman, I really enjoy your videos and content.
One thing I just added to my ranger roll is a puffy down comforter for cold weather. You add that between the poncho liner(s) and the outer layer and you'll seriously increase your warmth. You have to be a bit more careful with them than liners, but, in really cold weather its worth considering.
I remember reading a book about the Rhodesian scouts. They trained their soldiers to sleep on their side with their rifle between their knees. This was also to keep their rifles from disappearing.
I even fell asleep watching this video. Power unlocked!
Really appreciate the simple things the sustaining activities that you have been showing here lately, it's the stuff people don't think about good job my man
Glad you like them!
It's funny cuz the reverse is true for me. I started worrying about sustainment THEN weapons and tactical equipment
I've slept during winter with nothing but a coat on before, it sucks but I'm still alive no matter no nothing really roughed it old school
To add some context, this is a summertime solution. Future videos will show my setups based on different temperature ranges.
very helpful demonstration to help me work through my own kit. One of the challenges I'm finding is having such an expedient sleep system for cold, snow weather situations.
I was thinking the same, cold weather changes everything. Maybe a woobie layered with a wool blanket and the poncho? Or double woobie and a poncho?
Military sleep system. Bags go down to below freezing and the bivvy zips over you, keep you dry. You can make a hooch, low a frame shelter to cover you. Things go south, you can leave the poncho hooch and just take the sleep system.
There was another channel I was watching recently the uses the USGI (manufacturer) poncho, with both a woobie and a "camp blanket". The blanket can snap into the poncho and provides more insulation than a woobie would, I think. I've been looking at something similar, but very expensive, so I might give the USGI items a try for a bedroll. Each looked to be about $45-50 each on AZ. I'm in an area where normally a lite system works fine, but when you're at elevation or certain areas they can go from 90+ in the day to low 40's at night. Not going to get any kind of sleep if you're shivering all night.
Fellas , I’m Canadian , depending what your winter consists of in your area a woobie with a poncho and wool blanket will not keep you anywhere near warm enough below freezing unless you’re sleeping next to a fire. You need a dedicated sleeping bag for that. The Carinthia defence 4 bag is excellent and can handle temps down to -15 no problems at all. Add a fleece sleeping bag liner and a good quality winter rated ground mat and/or an insulated inflatable and you can definitely go lower.
My personal setup for Canadian winters is the defence 4 in a Goretex bivvy bag with a klymit insulated static v and Savotta fdf foam mat underneath. If you have time , or don’t want the pain in the ass of an inflatable, you can ditch the inflatable and use a browse bed instead to get you up off the ground, that’s not always possible though depending on the environment.
This channel is a wealth of knowledge and it’s all based on experience. Keep up the great work.
Good idea, fast and easy. It made me realize the value of a poncho as well. I have two roll up mats but I want something smaller. Was thinking about the Snugpak Arctic mat but then I found something called the Arcturus camping blanket. Half the price and twice the size. I'm going to check the size of my poncho today to see if I can use it the same way as you did to cover me completely. Thanks for this tip.
I have never tried it , but the Ranger Roll in moderate Temps say from low 40s to 60s maybe even with proper clothing down to the teens. As I know it it is a poncho, poncho liner combined with an emergency mylar blanket. My idea I am toying with is replace poncho liner with a wool blanket and add the cut down length sleeping pad.
Works for warmer, drier weather. Up north this is a good way to freeze to death. Pulling up your poncho to resist rain or dew will not keep you warm or dry, your breath moisture will condense on the inside.
But then again I haven't yet found any means of setting up sleep rapidly in cold environments without pre-existing shelter. Unfortunately foam sleeping pads just don't have the R-value necessary for all four seasons here. And I'm not banking on shit only hitting the fan during summer.
Future videos will cover different temperature ranges. I live up north aswell. Here is another cold weather sleeping video I did.
ua-cam.com/video/_nJtW8-DKGk/v-deo.html
Looking forward to those future videos, hopefully you found the solution I've been lacking
I like to bring a sleeping bag even if I'm not going to get inside of it - it's another layer of comfort if you just lay on top of it. My summer sleep system is a US DoD Bivy bag, a lightweight cheap sleeping bag, and a sleeping bag liner.
"Stay Strong, Chase Excellence Brothers."
Solid bro.
I have a Savotta FDF foam roll mat , had it 4 years or so now, combined with a usgi jungle bag (green one from the mss) and a poncho (taco style , half underneath & half folded over top) I’ve slept comfortably (fully clothed) down to -8 degrees Celsius confirmed with a keychain thermometer clipped to my pack. It’s fast to setup and put away. In winter I just sub out the jungle bag for a Carinthia defence 4 with a bivvy and a small 5x7 tarp as top cover against snow or side cover for wind. I do have a klymit luxe insulated inflatable but even when just woods bumming it’s a bit of a pain in the ass and it’s also heavy , I generally leave it at home.
All i would add to what you said would be a poncho liner for cooler conditions.
I carry a swagman roll in my bag for this purpose. I will discuss it in future videos as we move to colder temps discussions.
Yes , this was good info. More like it please.
thank you
would love to see a winter/cold weather version.
Excellent Presentation ! Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge
Ponchos are waterproof making one hot and sweaty particularly in warm weather use. You will feel the rain, wind and snow as you attempt to sleep. Depending on the strength of wind, it will move the poncho/tarp about, making it further difficult to sleep. A breathable, water proof bivy free of human contact except at bottom is more efficient as long as it permits one to exit quickly and provides some security visibility. More quiet and warm - not clammy inside for cool/cold climate. The rolled or folding sleeping pad is a good addition. One needs to fold or roll and tie it down to the pack swiftly, another quick system to work out as well and where to be best placed on or in the pack. Placed outside it will be subject to getting wet unless protected with its' own cover or pack cover.
This setup is only recommended for summertime or hot environments. A winter setup is very different from this.
I sleep urban fetal, forend/handguard between thighs and calves, weapon slung, in hands as used. I know some guys who had their rifles stolen while sleeping in patrol bases during FTX @ OSUT. Some of them had their rifles slings wrapped around arms and such. The sling was just tediously undone (I suppose you could cut it for real applications, easy and quiet with little movement if you use trauma shears)
This is amazing to me how soldiers can sleep despite all that emotions, adrenaline. Being very tired helps I guess...
inhale-inhale-long exhale to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system allowing for on-command recovery.
120 lb pack probably has something to do with that LOL
@@redred333 Meditation would also work wonders. your body would be completely relaxed but you would still be aware of your environment.
If you have room, body bags work as a great bivy.
Silicone them and you'll be even more weatherproof. Some surplus ones I saw are cotton. Which makes no sense, but, it is foreign surplus.
I like this simple system. I use a blow up mattress with out blowing it up. Its literally a ground sheet mattress that if I want I can inflate it for a proper nights sleep. Thanks
Literally Literally
You may want to Google how cowboy bedrolls work. They are a lot less cumbersome and faster to deploy. Mine is made from a nylon tarp with a RidgeRest sleeping pad and a Kifaru Woobie.
Typically cowboy bed rolls are double the weight of this setup. This setup that I showed you weights 1.8lbs .
If you add a swagman roll (1.6lbs) the total weight is 3.4lbs. That's extremely hard to beat. I would be Interested in see the weight of your setup.
Thank u brother, good points
Great advice as always. 👍🏼
Possibly look at Jungle knots. Easily made out of para cord. Could make your poncho setup a bit more practical.
I personally use mini S carabiners an all corners. Future video will show a more sustained sleep method aswell.
Great video! Been loving all these practical set up stuff
HOT TIPS! THANKS" new sub from Idaho!
I am really enjoying your videos. Keep them coming!
Could you do a video of how you camouflaged your ruck? Great video btw
I don't like inflatable mattress pads because I never found one that would stay inflated all night.
Is there a version of this setup for winter time? I live in a area that is 20 degrees and under in cold weather, that set up is great for 4 months out of the year for me.
Add a sleeping bag and it’ll work no problems
If you move that slow going on shift, you will make enemies
Can you touch on more Alice gear/kits. With the pup tent, woobie and mattress and wool blankets, please 🙏
sometimes you gotta make a choice if it's a hot/humid environment, be really hot covered up or be cooler and be eaten by bugs.
Florida,, summer > hot humid bug's bug's & more bug's..
At the very least i carry a bug net big enough to cover me,, also have small bug bivys with floor, small one will fit in bdu pocket, i hate skeeters & ants bugging me while I'm trying to sleep.
A mosquito bar doesn't weigh that much and can be used for added cammo. Can also be used as a scarf.
Alpha Tent mo betta.
Not meant to be questioning you, just only have simplest items!
I probably won't be doing too many videos on those items, but they work very well no need to get anything new. Use what you have!
Just curious have you ever tried the Onewind Topquilt Poncho (Hammock) Liner.
I have not. I carry the swagman roll.
"Put your arm through your sling, means it can't get taken from you."
Me: unclipping the QD/clips and taking your rifle.
Use paracord as your attachment. Qds and clips make noise
It’s just hard to fall asleep when I’m worrying about some crazy wild therhetically occupying force stealing my daughters and property;
I love the channel though!
What about colder temperatures?
Separate video inbound!
I’ve been thinking about this but to take it a step further, what if it’s just pissing down rain and flooding? Any expedient shelter ways around that?
It's called "Suck it up and drive on" and if you can't suck it up it's called "Drive on anyways"! No really it depends on the threat level and other combat modifiers. 🍻
Put on your poncho, pull your knees up under it and sit against a tree. On your pack if its waterproof. If not, put it in a contractor bag. Not great, but, you can kind of relax if you do lots of deep breathing exercises
The way you talk and utter info is very palatable
This would be unworkable if it wasn’t warm, and if there was any rain that poncho wouldn’t do much to protect you. You’d be better spending a couple of minutes setting it up as a tarp.
Future videos will discuss colder weather setups.
Do you also use a biivy sac?
In colder climates I do but during the summer don't anymore.
does your pack have a frame?
It has 2 internal aluminum stays.
Does your “assault pack” go into your sustainment pack?
It attaches to the exterior for easy accessibility.
What’s the Pack Cover setup
Beez combat systems pack ghillie.
@@PreparedAirman thanks
I’d like to see this video repeated in heavy rain, thanks
hey I have a serious question how the hell do you keep ticks off of you cuz where im located they are hell
Permethrin works very well. That's what I use
👍👍
So what if it was colder like 20-30
I'd consider that a winter setup. Sleeping bag with a full length zipper to get in and out very easily. Also it woupd need a reenforced foot box so you can keep your boots on.
Tarp and Sleeping pad would be the same answer the summer kit.
Rule number one is that you NEVER take your web gear off when in a RON if you get hit at night your not gonna have time to get it back on secinds count and can literally mean the difference between living or dying might want to re think that part of it
Depends on your likelihood of coming into contact..
@@PreparedAirman thats the differemce between army and air force we always error on the side of caution and always are prepared for it. Best to be prepared and not have to use than not prepare and get caught with your pants at your ankles
LOL Airperson does video on sleeping.
Trust me, I'm a professional at sleeping, specifically in hotels.
Combat advice from an airmen 😂
Better than combat advice from a civilian... or is it just a stereo type?
If marines or soldiers are in a PB.. I promise you it will be raining..
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This guy was navvvy not a marine or Army.
You're incorrect... but what does it matter?
It literally says “airman” in his channel name you fuckin rhubarb patch 😂😂😂