Backpackers always catch all the flack , but be advised those guys hike for days and carry what the need to "LIVE" and understand what is needed for breakfast lunch and dinner and they are practicing sleeping on the ground , may it be an overnighter or a national trail thru hike , 2000 plus miles on your feet . I think this is a valuable skill and should not be overlooked in your training . All u need to do is figuring out how to adjust your loadout with ammo and a musket . Most have all this gear and have no idea what to grab in an emergency and hit the woods/trail/road Here is a good exercise! Load up all your gear , backpack and hit the road and stealth camp around your house for 2 to 3 days , u will get the idea real quick
I never smoked in the army as a 68w. But whenever the boys were hurting for nic i usually had a can of dip or pack of cheap cigs id pass out to my cav scouts. Their faces would go from just defeated and tired to a little bit of joy and relaxation. Damn i miss those boys.
Thats one of the jobs as a medic, morale. Lol. That 7 dollar can of dip or pack of cigarettes made all the difference to them. I was a medic also and I remember breaking out a can of Copenhagen or Kodiak and their eyes would get huge. It was like a magic trick to them. Lol. Thanks for your service, and making a selfless decision to become a medic.
I have a utensil set from Walmart, ozark trails, they are plastic, it’s a spoon a fork and a knife. Comes in a four pack. They are almost perfectly flat, perfect for tucking in a pouch or pack.
Thanks for the good show and tell. Old Marine RVN vet here and the cop/SWAT guy. I still keep a mount out kit in an old para bag. Key set for 7 mags. I have my old Ka-bar knife on a pistol belt (in a old USN hard sheath) as I used a knife for misc things a lot in the day. I also like to keep my front pretty clear because I recall complaining how think those GI buttons were on our jungle utility shirts when there was incoming mail. I have a Camelback but I also carry an old stainless GI canteen with cup and cover made so I can boil in it. For multiple day trips, I gravitated to the Sawyer mini filter as a requirement. Too many people become casualties otherwise. To carry extra ammo, I took the three-cell bandolier and sewed a D ring on one side and an adjustable length of 550 cord on the other so I can throw it over my head and clip it as a quick grab and go (I also keep one in my truck). You can carry up six mags or five and a weapon kit). Do you carry a compact weapons cleaning kit in the pack. With ARs, it is more than a Marine thing. By the way, I believe in a (compact) pistol and two extra mags as EDC for all the normal reasons. I don't ruck much these days. If you are looking for extra calories, try a squeeze bottle of honey. Light and efficient. You reach a point that the mind and the body conflict, but old habits...well you know. Thanks and keep your powder dry. A knowledgeable, trained and prepared population is a strong society.
3,500 calories a day is no joke. I ate continuously in the field and I always lost weight. It was even worse in the winter with very cold weather. You can afford to pack light in the late spring through early fall, but Winter is not the time to skimp on clothes, food, or shelter.
Roger that...cold weather in any deployment is no joke..."miserable", to sum it up, at the very least. But a hot weather "theatre" can be just as miserable if not worse, a lack of water (hydration) and one is out of the game...Been there done that. Airborne!
Pro tip a friend who is a German army doctor gave me; ground coffee is great for packing wounds. It has anti-septic properties, is bio-degradable, and absorbs liquid very well.
@hendo337 if you have deep cuts that aren't life threatening, use salt packs to create a saline solution to gently clean them out, then pack them with your sugar. If you have a life threatening bleeder, pack with coffee grounds.
I was kind of a "You get what you pay for" kind of guy and it still has it's merits, BUT.... PSA has been very good to the 2A community and helpful by getting involved on the legal front. If I ever have the scratch, I'm definitely getting some PSA's
Love PSA...but I typically don't buy their stuff until a few years after it's been out. Their 1st gens all ways have problems. Really isn't a knock against PSA because that's just normal stuff but yeah, If it's new give it a year or two
@@griftinggamer I have one, it's a pretty good rifle. That's what I use when I'm training and stuff so I can abuse the shit out of it. I also have a 6.5 grendel upper by them which is miles above their normie AR stuff
I’d say foot powder…but not necessarily a must have. My squad leader always said “you’re infantry. We mainly walk everywhere. If you’re feet are combat ineffective so are you.” Anyway, good video man
Yep, anything to keep your feet in operation is essential. Spare socks, foot powder, a flask of hard liquor to kill infections whether bacterial or fungal helps.
Excellent point made, nothing worse that cold, wet and bleeding feet...you/we have got to have foot powder and extra (dry) socks to keep those sausages combat effective, been there done that...Airborne!
working feet are for pussies. True men limp through it and then use duct tape. 🙂 But yeah, I like petroleum jelly more as I can set it on fire. Tho, then the tape doesnt stick. Does the powder even work? I used it maybe once and my feet were sweating anyway. Does it rub less or whats the point?
AY YO BE ADVISED Most modern foot powder is made from corn starch and not talc. Fungus eats corn starch and thrives. If using boot powder make aure to get some talc based stuff just don't huff the dust.
I’d rather hear from a battle tested veteran than someone that has not seen combat and just read field manuals… for people who can’t comprehend what I was saying I was complimenting Randal by being a battle tested vet and not a bureaucrat with a pencil preaching field manuals without have physically put them to the test in combat. As far as people thinking I’m keyboard warrior, I drive trucks and when I’m on down time I ruck in truck stop parking lots. And when I’m home I take training courses
Im an old dude with old school gear. I run 6 mags in my LBV88 and 4 on the alice belt all while keeping my front slick. Keeping my front slick isnt so much about going prone but more about how my rifle sits when im patrolling. I like it up against my body more for comfort. That's just how i roll. Everybody has thier own preferences and thats cool. You do you and I'll do me. Aint no military standards out here in our world. Best we can do is share knowlege, learn from each other and try different sh!t. Nuff said.
you must figure on missing a LOT Audy murphy took 2 years of the worst fighting ever seen, mostly vs bolt actions, to kill 241 men and he needed a LOT of help and luck to do so. My BOB has just 100 rds on it, cause I aint dumb enough to be making noise, showing a light at night, or be out and about in daylight.
@@SonnyCrocket-p6h If you ever have to lay down suppressive fire to cover movement or break contact you'll wish you had alot more than 100 rounds... and most, if not all, of those suppressive rounds sent down range will be misses-- especially at night.
Alcohol for an American with a Dad born and raised in Scotland means an old Scotch Whisky flask that may have survived the Somme in WW1 with a good Scotch. I'm greatly impressed with the amount of stuff you can put in your pack and plate carrier plus weapon and ammo and still keep it under 70 pounds. I was Marine Infantry 1975 - '77 and much of equipment I humped around Okinawa was the same as they used in WW2. This is very instructive for us old guys. I will not be going on long patrol anymore but it great to see the available equipment. Thanks for the video.
@@josephdixon1827I was trained as 0341 but after the fall of Saigon we didn't need mortar right away so I TAD to Camp Guard/ MP for a few months at Camp MacTuras then back to 60mm mortars at Camp Schwab. The last 6 months of my 2 year stint Camp Lejeune as a Troop Handler/ Infantry Instructor for an experimental program FSTU or Field Skills Training Unit.
4:53 From the age of 23 until today at 49 I’ve ONLY worn Work Boots. No tennis or athletics shoes. ONLY WORK BOOTS. I actually prefer Keen and the most flat profile soles possible. No logging boot! Never unless you are living in the Mountains and have hills and woods on slopes should you have Logging Boots. They have a pointy heel that rolls your ankle easily on harder surfaces and can get you in trouble. God be with you all. ❤️😏🖖🏼🇺🇸
Bible, short version. New testament psalms proverbs. Copy of the constitution. Extra socks. Matches or means to start a fire. Coffee. Just my thoughts. I appreciate you sharing. I needed exactly this. I'm a lone wolf, patriot, marine. Currently on point in the communist hell of Chicago. God bless America. Semper Fi
I wouldn't run with Usain bolt and think I'm going to win. Everybody has a strong suit, and that can change over time, find your strengths and fight on your own terms. You don't need a plate carrier if you're well hidden or behind cover
70 here. I just like watching what those who can do. If I had to carry all that stuff to the truck..I'd be challenged. Are the Chinese the biggest threat? They're getting ready for invaders in Europe. They say it cant happen here... They say a lot of things. My neighborhood is made of adult children. They need someone that knows how to do things.
@gloryrow100 hey, there is maximum effectiveness and there is something. Odds are if you're old enough the only thing you should need is your rifle and a couple mags slapped in your back pocket and the situation is all but or literally on your doorstep. It's like the old movies when the women were reloading the levers actions in the log cabin level situation.
yeah and you are talking about the dude talking about missions and wearing camo in situations you probably don't want to stick out in AND saying a side arm is a dumb idea, having a backup is a dumb idea to this dude... he is the definition of suck.
An idea: One reason I almost always carry a UK military 'basha' with my gear is not only is it a tarp shelter and a casualty litter, but you can also wrap it around you similar to the poncho liner, and fold it up to stow gear. Multi-function is gold.
@@Thekulprit92 very durable. It's a one-person as far as tarps go, unless the two people are very cozy. It's got tie-downs all over the place. They are available used but mine was unissued in MTP (UK multicam). I believe there's a desert camo and possibly another.
First line is what's on your belt, pockets and in your hands. Second line is your LBE/Plate Carrier. Line three is your ruck. I created a line four which is a duffle bag of bug out essentials that can be thrown in a vehicle. Your LBE is not line one. I was LRSD for six years and this is what was taught at the Long range surveillance leaders course located at the 4th RTB.
Wow, you've been out a long time if that's what you were taught as that's nowhere near current info being taught to anyone. 1st line is on your body/in pockets. 2nd line is anything off body so LBE/plate carrier/ruck are all the same thing. 3rd line is vehicle/MOT borne.
@@MylesKillis the one your mom followed around. Really though, I get why you might ask, but basic opsec learned in BCT tells us you don't share personal info publicly.
Im a big fan of the USGI 3 cell bandoleers and 2 quart canteens, easy way to plus up any kit. The USMC bandoleer with PALs webbing on the back is especially nice to add some water and medical to the back of for an easy grab and go satchel. The 4 cell PMK pouches that hold 40 round AK mags are also really nice carried on a strap, pretty low key.
Your setup is very similar to mine for the most part. Something I have never understood is the guys who have 3 magazines only, they act like they can get a resupply, there will NOT be a resupply unless you have cached items. What I have differently than you is the food, I keep a weeks worth of freeze dried or dehydrated food. I don't do MRE's as they are heavy and too bulky. And no you don't have to cook freeze dried food, it can be cold soaked. I also keep 3 bandanas, one for my head cause sweat in the eyes sucks and other two for predetermined signals. They see a certain color bandana and that means rally point has changed. Never have been fond of the iodine tablets, I prefer to have a little squirt bottle of bleach or tabs. A ounce of bleach in a hot sauce bottle goes a long way. As for water storage I use smart water bottles as the threads work great with a Sawyer filter. Happy what you said about the dump pouch, I couldn't agree more, and I mark my mags to show they are mine. Oh, not sure if you do this or not, but the extra ammo in my pack is divided up into 5 vacuum sealed bags with 56 rounds each.....that whole no resupply thing. I don't do water bladders as I've had them pop. But I do keep a pistol on me, 10mm for big furry four legged creatures, two extra mags.
I agree with you in principle, but my loadout consists of a Type 56 SMG rig with its 3 magazines. However, the reason for that is that I am exclusively defending my own property. Either I'm in my house with all of my equipment, or I'm surprised in my back woods and just need the ammunition for while I'm retreating to my house or trenches. If I have to respond to something away from my property, I'll absolutely need more ammunition, but I'd need a car to get that far anyway, most likely. (Car carries more supplies.) And if not, I can throw some more ammunition in a pouch and go. (I'm not convinced I'm right, if you have thoughts on why I'm being dumb, please share.)
What are you on about? You are acting like you can get a resupply on food... all of you are insane if you think you got this figured out. 56 rounds each... which divides evenly... not at all unless you have magically 28 round mags. This dude is talking about bartering with dip... this is all a LARP and nobody actually thinks about reality much.
@@thomgizziz I was curious how he plans on sustaining 5k calories and why hes running around on patrol wasting those calories. I see a lot of guys fully kitted out like this and just think in shtf they will look like walking loot boxes. I don't walk through a rough part of town with a nice watch on, I can't imagine walking around like looking like that if things really go sideways.
AMEN!!! I own 2 DDs, Windham, PSA, and BCM. Tighter tolerances and better finishes aren't worth the way heavier price tag! I will grab my PSA just as fast as I'd grab my DDs to defend my home, family, and self! Now, if I'm going out the door for war/combat, yes, I'll grab my DD or BCM over my PSA, but for the average American gun owner PSA is just fine! That's facts!!! Most of my rifles are on my channel and I'm not talking out the side of my neck! Rifles with decent BCG and Barrel will run thousands upon thousands of rounds no matter the name on the side! I might make a video with my DD and PSA side by side.
I have bought a ton of bear creek uppers and have yet to have a failure, out of any of them. and have put the uppers on all kinds of lowers, colt, PSA, spikes. they have been good to me and cheap to build, I have colts too....no issues with any of them. but now adays 400 bucks can get you into a lot of different lower cost AR brands
It would be great if you, Brent, Stoker, and whomever else you can muster got together and all compared a 3 day load out (or whatever timeframe you agree upon). It would be interesting to see who chooses what & why.
One of the ways I've prepared, is I requested free maps of half of the united states. If you goto the states website sometime they have maps of the state for free. Some also have activities and state park resources.
I was an 11b10 in the guard, 11b10 is an infantry soldier, for those who may not know. We had former rangers and SF soldiers in my unit and one of the main things these guys taught us was to always be adaptable. To not be static in operations and training. More sweat in training, less blood in combat. God bless each and everyone of you.
Being Western American resident, i see lots of vast openness, and a rangefinder is a must. Plus, the sand and dust this time of year (windy as hell) is brutal, so lens cleaning and weapons cleaning kit is crucial. I also desert hunt a lot. I use my range finder not only for measuring distance but for observation at distance. I regularly spot animals 400m out bare eye and past 1000m with the 4x range finder at times.
You are nuts... outside of total societal and governmental collapse you aren't going to be wearing anything like carriers or even carrying around a rifle. People need to get a grip on reality.
@thomgizziz I literally have a gun in arms reach of me or in the same room as me at all times and I definitely have a rifle at all times when I'm hunting. I might as well have a kit to go with it. I could give a damn less if you think I'm crazy for doing so.
10th mtn OEF9-10 saw gunner carrying and extra 400 rnds, heading out on a 3 day patrol I weighed 3-350lbs walking out the gate. Loved my pig then but 15 years later I’m glad I’m just a civilian riflemen too. To be 18 again huh?! Love the content and awareness your bringing.
I'd definetly recommend carrying a waterfilter. Your canteen might run out in a couple of hours, water filter or purifier will last you a lot longer if you can find a river or even a puddle
Palmetto State Armory are Cerro forgings (keyhole shaped marking on the upper receiver) which is the exact same forging used by Daniel Defense, Bravo Company, Spikes Tactical, the list endless, and are machined and coated by Aero Precision who also makes Spike Tactical. I have custom built Armalite M15s (Mark Westrom not Strategic Armory) and my wifes PSA with an FN cold hammer forged 16 inch barrel is just accurate. I put a Bravo Company BCG in it and its a fine rifle and for what it cost makes it hard to beat. The Palmetto State PA15 is an Aero Precision just like the Spikes is so do yourself a favor and get one of those and spend the balance on a light, magazines, Bravo Company bolt carrier (the best in the business in my opinion), and ammo.
@@GruntProof 2 inches is all good but you did say that you normally run your canteen pouch up front did you not? Canteen with cup and pouch= 4-5 inches + the double stacked mags 6-7 inches now?
@@tdgactual203 People like this don't live in reality. They are talking about weapons and a ton of ammo when in reality food and water is going to be the major issue for the first little while... then they expect for total loss of law and enforcement which is probably not going to happen and if it does most of these people won't make it. This guy talks about internet heroes and he talks more nonsense than anybody.
@@thomgizziz I went to check out all your videos on how it’s actually done and see what experience you have to back it up.. You are calling combat vets internet hero’s.. lol
As a former Army Airborne combat engineer I chuckled at your 25lb winter ruck load. Being airborne we were supposed to be light. I wish one of my packing lists was 25lbs. At minimum without water we were at 43lbs however my whole time in the 82nd I was on a GRF team so we were ready at all times. I enjoy the videos you do and the info you give to people to help. Keep up the good work brother
My first issued weapon was a 1911 with 11 mags (USN Hospital Corpsman with the Marines) in the early '70s. To this day, a 1911 is like my American Express, I never leave home without it. I grew quite fond of my M1967 LCE and still use a modified version for certain field uses, along with an empty molle plate carrier or molle vest for carrying additional equipment. A good quality combat knife/bayonet is a good idea and I always carry a Tomahawk, multifunctional and lighter than a hatchet. JM2CW
As an Army veteran I want to say thank you for your service Navy corpsman and combat medics in general are a hell of a thing. I personally owe thanks to a few combat medics.
Former Army. I have a plate carrier, I can ditch the plates depending on the activity. My setup pretty much the same, except I use a Nalgene bottle with metal cup. I like the wider opening compared to the GI canteen. Nods, not as high speed...PVS 7 ultra. Thermal viewer is on the to get list.
I do a gun belt and suspenders rig for a riffle loadout. No pistol. With a small pack. It works. Can’t fit everything on a chest rig that I can fit on a belt, or as comfortably..I don’t use a buttpack just some extra SAW pouches. A Goretex top can fit in a SAW pouch, or a poncho, or thin fleece shirt, or other items or mission essentials. I turned a GP MOLLE canteen pouch into a more robust IFAK. And Wiggys bags and other items are well worth the price. Working on night vision.
Always thought a helmet was a good move if you have one available, whether it's armored or just a bump helmet. At the minimum (bump) it can keep you safer from debris falling on your head and at the maximum (ACH or better) can save your noodle from fragmentation, pistol rounds, or ricochets.
The DZ Crossfire Rig integrates perfectly with the Crossfire CF2. Carry all your sustainment on the hips… In the UK I loved JayJays webbing…best belt kit ever.
50 lbs and under is impressive. I am leaning back towards LBE chest rig rather than a plate carrier. If everything goes to hell, you only have the plates that you have. If you get shot, you may survive, but it might rearrange your organs. If you make it back to "camp" in one piece and recover, will you have an expensive stock of rifle plates to replace the one or two that were destroyed? I guess my point is that videos like this are valuable. As an Eagle Scout and a person who loves to get lost in the woods/mountains and make do with what I have, I love videos like this because it shows that you don't need $10k worth of kit in order to make it. All of this said, you do need to train. If you have never had to dig out your campsite from snow or dirt or start a fire the hard way, or leave no or almost no footprint then all of your tools/guns are kind of useless.
Dig your campsite out from snow... wtf are you on about? You push the snow out of the way... you aren't worried about clearing the whole site. Starting a fire the hard way isn't hard after putting in a half hour of practice. You sound like you go around playing pretend like this dude does.
@@bwatkins1223 brother I dont think you thought your points out very well. First off the most common rifle in America, ar15 is completely survivable with sappies, no organ damage. meaning that statistically you would not have long term damage if you survive the gunfight but take a shot in your sappie. 2nd, in your own scenario, you get shot, but since they are ruined you don’t think it was worth it. As apposed to being dead??? Brother is your life not worth $1,000? If you dont have the money that’s understandable and something you can save for later down the road, but actively choosing not to buy them because they can break and rather choosing death is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard lol. I like this channel a lot but history shows that sappies are very useful. Leaving sappies is like choosing not wearing a seat belt.
Since you mentioned IPA's, I get myself four 19.2 ounce cans of the 9% Voodoo Ranger for $11. I was also 11C from 1988-1999 active, and yes I have been 60mm in the line.
I don't have a military background, but I'm a bow hunter and Carpenter. I've got a plate carrier all set up, with level IV plates. That I work out in after a 8 hour day of building house but I also live on flat ground and very near a city center. I find your tips and information very valuable, but I'll keep my plates in for now. I can dead out for a half mile and go to a good trot for another 2 miles before I need to catch wind. When I don't have my gear on I put 90lbs of rocks in a resale shop backpack... I'll go and take the dog for a 4 mile walk like that. It hurts. Just a regular school backpack, lots of stretching afterwards.
I love his videos but sappies are not a piece of gear I would leave behind. I love that you train around it. I think that’s the smart option and what I chose as well. I think he should probably invest in lighter plates rather than rolling the dice leaving his most vulnerable and large parts exposed. Hell he cold just wear a front sappie, leave the back, and probably only be about 8-9lbs heavier. Thatd be way better off then gambling without anything. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Great video, lots of good advice. The only thing I would add to your pack with the optics you are running would be binos, probably a small light pair. I feel being able to maximize your visual distance would aid in the ability to not run into trouble
Something like this is always a tough call. Kudos for attempting it. I'm from an older generation (black boots/green fatigues) and cannot relate to the type of gear and amount of gear the sandbox troops carried. My experience is "never enough ammo" and that's with good fire discipline and always too much gear. It just depends on what is going to happen.
Being a marine (0321) veteran I take for granted the information I know and the gear I have staged for when shit gets weird... I seem to forget most of this isnt common sense when it comes to knowledge of the civilian population..
@@hurdygurdyman3134 facts. Improvised TQs came from an era when we feared tourniquets and they weren't as prolific as they are now. At this point, we should all carry multiple tourniquets when in any level of kit.
@@chadiatrisgiganopoulos5889I am still trying to convince my dad to carry them while hunting in the back country or heck, just every day kit. We were always taught to use a stick and a belt, but that is just ridiculous with what is available.
Marine vet (5812), thru-hiked almost 10,000 miles of trails. Been trying to incorporate my thru-hike knowledge with light loads mixed with military/bushcraft knowledge on equipment that can take abuse. Been playing around with a load bearing belt kit and found that the helikon-tex bergen pack sits well right over my IFAK when wearing the war belt. The pack is only intended for supplying myself with the 5C’s and weapon field maintenance. Got it to where I can incorporate the belt kit with either plate carrier or chest rig or just stand alone, and can wear the pack comfortably with either the chest rig or belt kit.
I’m one of those that talks about the stuff hanging off the chest rig but I am talking specifically about the micro chest rig. First ya gotta add one or more magazine pouches to get to six minimum then add a GP pouch, etc, etc and then got 6 to 10 inches hanging off the chest rig. Get a TAP or FLC and you don’t have to worry about it. Excellent stuff, thanks!
I spent a few years in the Marines and 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, but I can't seem to convince people how important it is to learn these skills, especially in this day and age
I wasn't in the military and I'm old, but I keep reading online of people saying when things get rough, they are heading for the wilderness area to live off the land. If you've been in the military does that mean you can do that? I couldn't have done it when I was younger. Maybe for a while in summer but definitely not in the winter, spring, or fall. Unless you pack all your food on mules or horses, how can you live off the land?
@@PatrickThreewit the bug out concept is not the best idea for most people. If you in a dangerous city yeah get out but you will need some where to go. If your in a rural area be nice to your neighbors and have a plan to shelter in place. the video was also about 1 and 2 day patrols from a base or IP
Being 74 years old being around fishing, hunting and trapping along with camping and backpacking my whole life. When I was raised we had chickens and I remember collecting eggs from them. There were cottontail rabbits everywhere and I would use wire to catch them to eat.There was a ton of ground squirrels and these would make holes that cattle or horses would get their hoofs caught in and break the hoofs off. Personally I hadn’t eaten a chicken til I was 13 years old because rabbits were everywhere. They use to grow orange trees in the San Fernando Valley and when you wanted orange juice you just picked them and made juice. Always had a garden and grow corn 🌽, tomatoes 🍅, peppers 🫑 and onions along with radishes and potatoes 🥔, French onion soup has always been a favorite of mine. I taught all my kids these things and my daughter thank me many times for the skills I taught them.
Yo man, I have been watching a lot of your videos in the last few weeks and you’re putting out that “boring” and simple but hard to follow through on info that no one else is. Keep it up.
I have 1 thing that I have never heard any talk about and that dumping cell phones that even turned off still send a location ping, cell phones will get you killed.
Great info. Always willing to learn from the newer guys. I predate you a little. I had Alice gear and preferred the old H harness to the Y harness, it seemed to me it distributed the load better. Then the USGI lbv enhanced vest came in. I made both work with the Alice large ruck. As a former member I still use the same gear but have added the Marine ILBE ruck. I say use what works for you but the chest rig you use is better for being in vehicles. I have my eye on a chest rig to experiment with. Keep up the great work. Tried and true methods is what I look for and if I you have a better way I modify my kit so it'll work for me! "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for." Socrates
Although I don't think a plate carrier and plates are on the top priority list of essentials they (including a helmet) are definitely high enough on the list to get after all the carrying gear (carry mags, water, basic field sustainment, etc). Any modern conflict will see a massive amount of rounds expended and possibly shrapnel so any advantage on protection gets you home at the end of the day especially in a militia context where a medivac is less likely. Great to have in any sort of static defense scenario as well. We all know how much it sucks to wear the stuff and it might not be needed in every scenario but it is definitely something something I would say needs to be planned for and added to any serious militiamans load out. Also, you are right that night vision is an incredibly underrated necessity. Even gen 1 works decently for passive observation better than MK1 eye balls in the middle of the night. I'm lucky enough to have some to loan out even if my wife still gives me crap about the expense but everyone should buy some before having a stockpile of various weapons, we only have two hands and two eyes so have at least one item for each in my opinion before you buy 20 guns you're not going to use anyway lol
I get that man. I never once wished for less ammo,, fewer options etc but I’m not sure trying to duplicate an infantry platoon is the way to go for this
The guys in girls that listen to your channel do not really care if you get it 100% right. I think most of us just need to understand how things can work when shit hits the fan. You have a great channel. Keep it up.
No. This is not a guy that slams 12 Steel Reserves a day and gets the shakes when he doesn't have it. This is just you way of patting yourself on the back. You think it is an accomplishment, when really all it says is you can't handle your alcohol. Dude, you literally got defeated by beer.
@@hansblitz7770 I actually was trying to inspire people. You on the other hand are only around for your own benefit, who my comment obviously did apply to. 😂 I used to do that too, make up excuses to make you self feel better. I was you, before I grew up.
We went to to do some cold weather camping last weekend. Mother Nature had other plans. 80 something in the day and 40 something at night. But still learned I need to improve some stuff in my ruck and myself. Man I eat myself go. Getting back in shape sucks.
My buddy was a SAW Gunner in the Marines and he has a few PSA rifles if he says they're amazing for the price and a good gun which I had the pleasure of shooting most of them for my birthday he let me shoot ammo can for EACH for two of them, so 2 ammo cans for two different guns I believe him, almost glowing hot hahaha was awesome. He was in operation Kandahar so he seen some shit, ill take a trusted friend and combat soldier's advice any day. Do with it, what you will.
I have plenty of mags for backup in case some get busted, but I started using bandoliers as my resupply. 6 mags in my TAPS, one in the gun, and bandoliers in the ruck. With the speed loaders the bandoliers work great and take up less room and are quieter than mags. Just an option, works for me.
I just smile when guys start name dropping all the expensive triggers, sights and whatnot that they spent more on than my entire rifle cost, ESPECIALLY when their rifles can't hit the targets any better than mine can! All my specialty parts that I hunted down are labeled "On Sale" or "Clearance Item" and "BLEM" so it took me a while to build them. I also have a 2 liter hydration pack with protein (pouches with tuna, chicken and BBQ beef sandwiches) with a life-straw, fire, and anything I think I might need to get through a couple days with no resupply.
3:06 speaking of PSA, you just finished saying how your not worried about having a handgun. I would recommend keeping something cheap like a dagger in your vehicle if you arent carrying full time. That way if shtf youll have your handgun wherever you are, but if someone breaks into your vehicle its not too big of a loss.
I like to watch these types of videos to balance what I do and see if I catch new ideas, and go figure ours is pretty similar but I’m also just retired from the Army, I have pretty much the same stuff in a way just setup a little different.
I appreciate the input, I’ve gotten my normal backpacking load out down to about 20-35 pound depending on season so carrying a bunch of ammo is an option for me and I’m glad to hear someone explain why I’m not stupid for wanting to is refreshing
The Fisher Space Pen can write on wet paper, even on french fries bags soaked with frying oil. I am not affiliated with them, I simply always carry one in my pockets (bullet pen style), whether are my field pants, or my three pieces suit.
I am with you - go with what ya know - I am 11B1P - Garelstedt Germany - 82-86 - I was 39 for 40 on distance range @ Benning , a Delta Dawg from Harmony Church not that Sandhill Hotel Crap, iron sites M16A2 - I carry 1 gen up from that now - use iron sites - I know them well and train with them as well - L2 Alice full size - with Web gear and battle belt. Again - it is what I know - I do morning rucks 3 days a week - short 2m - 3m - 2m on a M-W-F rotation with my gear. I sub a walking stick for my musket so that I am in the groove with the motion required when required. My biggest problem is finding other trained or competent people to form up any kind of tribe.They will show up when the time is right though - I am sure ! Drive on Hero -
You’ll notice that people who have been there and done that are no nonsense and keep it simple. Thanks Randall for keeping it real and keeping it simple because it’s exactly what I needed
Freaking AWESOME!!! 😂 So many truths in this video I lost count. I've had many disscusions on this 3-4 mag "load-out". 🤦♂ I never have less than 10 rifle mags on me...and I was just a loathly Air Farce guy!
Plate carrier has mag pouches over side plates, belt has 3 rifle and 3 pistol mag pouch, ounces might equal pain, but if yoube never been on the side of not having ammo and needing it, youd trade extensive pain for the ammo, pain means you're alive, you can get over it, cant get over being dead.
@@griftinggamer and typically don't live long enough to break contact😢. We always carried at least an extra 3-5 mags or ammo for MG. The sandals and light ammo load allows u to be faster but they typically don't out run consistent concentrated fire.
@@griftinggamer bro u totally missed my point. First and foremost the fuck if I was doing rt clearance. I'm not advocating for firefights but you would need to be prepared for the possibility... 90rds ain't it. Breaking contact implies just that. And stacking bodies IS the name of the game, if not your just making noise, and were not playing the same game. As Kenny Rodgers once said, "you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em, know when to walk away, an when to run."
@@griftinggamer Spot-on. Somewhere people lost an understanding of the different types of missions and tactics. As a minuteman you are basically setting up a small ambush of an even smaller but valuable target. The firefight should be over in minutes, at most.
I'm about you do you. I'm not minimalist, but I can no longer carry what I did in Afghanistan any longer either. 90% disability will get you there. That said, I have 4 mags on the chest, two more on the belt, 6 on my patrol pack, and if really expect something, I have 4+4 (pistol + rifle) or 6 mag bandoleer. I do carry my pistol. My carry isn't a whole lot different than depicted. However, I do have different bags/loadouts for envisioned mission, length of time (one day, two days, three or more...) No beer, but do have a few small bottles of Rare Breed.
Thank you. My get home bags goes with my minute kit. Works really good for me. Even if I don't have the goodies, the get home kit is always with me. The pack is small but has everything I need for a couple 2 or 3 days sustainment and a more substantial medical kit. I'm a chest rigger too lol.
I like to go lite as possible, got lots of mileage on me. Very old school, ARVAN rucksack without that heavy frame, I have a hunters sitting cushion in the pack that gives it form and serves other obvious purpose. One quart GI canteen and cup, MRS backpackers stove, couple bandanas, shemage, GI poncho and tarp. My KBar or another field knife, folder, SAN in my pockets. I wear most of the time depending on the time of year my Od green jungle jacket and pants, don’t usually wear them together. The trousers in the warmer weather, I alternate my jungle jacket and my field jacket during the cooler months with jeans. Sometimes the woodland camo. I’m in the heart of Appalachia, this works here, it’s like a rain forest in the bush here in the spring. We are now heading into mud season. I like to wear some type of jungle boot I carry a fire kit in my pockets, also a water filter. Paracord in my pack and bank line in my pockets. I wear a Southeast Asia ammo vest, and my choice of firearm is a 12 gauge shotgun. In cool weather my choice of headgear is a wool od green watch cap , otherwise a boonie hat.
Not bad and a sound list. I would include a small solar power short wave radio to listen in on the news and drop the mobile phone as they are always pinging your location.
5:11 on the topic of 'how many mags', i have heard it said by atleast afew military guys, that a mag (depending on the specifics of ammo per mag vs adrenaline dose per second) lasts anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in active combat.
Backpackers always catch all the flack , but be advised those guys hike for days and carry what the need to "LIVE" and understand what is needed for breakfast lunch and dinner and they are practicing sleeping on the ground , may it be an overnighter or a national trail thru hike , 2000 plus miles on your feet .
I think this is a valuable skill and should not be overlooked in your training .
All u need to do is figuring out how to adjust your loadout with ammo and a musket .
Most have all this gear and have no idea what to grab in an emergency and hit the woods/trail/road
Here is a good exercise!
Load up all your gear , backpack and hit the road and stealth camp around your house for 2 to 3 days , u will get the idea real quick
I found grunt proof through the backpacking community! Military surplus gear is used slot in the backpacking community
Real backpackers embrace the suck. It’s awesome being out there with nothing.
Most militia will be backpackers and hunters. The last of us will live in cold mountains.
U in the Rockies?@@FT4Freedom
It is such an untap source of information for our community.
I never smoked in the army as a 68w. But whenever the boys were hurting for nic i usually had a can of dip or pack of cheap cigs id pass out to my cav scouts. Their faces would go from just defeated and tired to a little bit of joy and relaxation. Damn i miss those boys.
Thats one of the jobs as a medic, morale. Lol. That 7 dollar can of dip or pack of cigarettes made all the difference to them. I was a medic also and I remember breaking out a can of Copenhagen or Kodiak and their eyes would get huge. It was like a magic trick to them. Lol. Thanks for your service, and making a selfless decision to become a medic.
I watched a documentary about USMC mountain training; the instructor said he always wanted a smoker. They get the fire going quick!
Know the feeling
Copenhagen long cut original baby. That’s what we all chewed. lol
@@Troy-i4lsnuff
I'd add a spoon. Can't leave home without a proper racing spoon!
Or a towel!
I’d add toilet paper.
Why to have a removeble front sight and dont have a rear sight . Put one or take out the other. Great vídeo .
man 👍👍👍👍
I have a utensil set from Walmart, ozark trails, they are plastic, it’s a spoon a fork and a knife. Comes in a four pack. They are almost perfectly flat, perfect for tucking in a pouch or pack.
Sustain the fight.
Sustain the fighter.
Sustain the mission.
Thanks for the good show and tell. Old Marine RVN vet here and the cop/SWAT guy. I still keep a mount out kit in an old para bag. Key set for 7 mags. I have my old Ka-bar knife on a pistol belt (in a old USN hard sheath) as I used a knife for misc things a lot in the day. I also like to keep my front pretty clear because I recall complaining how think those GI buttons were on our jungle utility shirts when there was incoming mail. I have a Camelback but I also carry an old stainless GI canteen with cup and cover made so I can boil in it. For multiple day trips, I gravitated to the Sawyer mini filter as a requirement. Too many people become casualties otherwise. To carry extra ammo, I took the three-cell bandolier and sewed a D ring on one side and an adjustable length of 550 cord on the other so I can throw it over my head and clip it as a quick grab and go (I also keep one in my truck). You can carry up six mags or five and a weapon kit). Do you carry a compact weapons cleaning kit in the pack. With ARs, it is more than a Marine thing. By the way, I believe in a (compact) pistol and two extra mags as EDC for all the normal reasons. I don't ruck much these days. If you are looking for extra calories, try a squeeze bottle of honey. Light and efficient. You reach a point that the mind and the body conflict, but old habits...well you know. Thanks and keep your powder dry. A knowledgeable, trained and prepared population is a strong society.
3,500 calories a day is no joke. I ate continuously in the field and I always lost weight. It was even worse in the winter with very cold weather. You can afford to pack light in the late spring through early fall, but Winter is not the time to skimp on clothes, food, or shelter.
Remember Eco Challenge? A good take away from that series is If you're not cold tired and hungry you're carrying too much and sleeping too late.
Roger that...cold weather in any deployment is no joke..."miserable", to sum it up, at the very least. But a hot weather "theatre" can be just as miserable if not worse, a lack of water (hydration) and one is out of the game...Been there done that. Airborne!
What would you recommend for food/MREs in your pack? Thank you
You literally had a whole supply chain and tons of people backing you up in the field. Being alone is nothing like anything that you know.
And if you wait for fall to prepare for winter you’re already dead
Pro tip a friend who is a German army doctor gave me; ground coffee is great for packing wounds. It has anti-septic properties, is bio-degradable, and absorbs liquid very well.
That is something right there!
Cheyenne pepper stops bleeding fast
You can put sugar and salt on wounds. That goes back to the Napoleonic wars.
@hendo337 if you have deep cuts that aren't life threatening, use salt packs to create a saline solution to gently clean them out, then pack them with your sugar. If you have a life threatening bleeder, pack with coffee grounds.
@@joshlower1Iroquois pepper works well too.
I was kind of a "You get what you pay for" kind of guy and it still has it's merits, BUT.... PSA has been very good to the 2A community and helpful by getting involved on the legal front. If I ever have the scratch, I'm definitely getting some PSA's
PSA works, maybe their dirst rifkes arent qa'd well eniugh but modern psa work
Love PSA...but I typically don't buy their stuff until a few years after it's been out. Their 1st gens all ways have problems. Really isn't a knock against PSA because that's just normal stuff but yeah, If it's new give it a year or two
@@griftinggamer I have one, it's a pretty good rifle. That's what I use when I'm training and stuff so I can abuse the shit out of it. I also have a 6.5 grendel upper by them which is miles above their normie AR stuff
@@tzoninghard2425 you must have fingers like kielbasas.
In my experience, you get more than you pay for from PSA.
I’d say foot powder…but not necessarily a must have. My squad leader always said “you’re infantry. We mainly walk everywhere. If you’re feet are combat ineffective so are you.” Anyway, good video man
Don't forget the extra socks (x2).
Yep, anything to keep your feet in operation is essential. Spare socks, foot powder, a flask of hard liquor to kill infections whether bacterial or fungal helps.
Excellent point made, nothing worse that cold, wet and bleeding feet...you/we have got to have foot powder and extra (dry) socks to keep those sausages combat effective, been there done that...Airborne!
working feet are for pussies. True men limp through it and then use duct tape. 🙂 But yeah, I like petroleum jelly more as I can set it on fire. Tho, then the tape doesnt stick. Does the powder even work? I used it maybe once and my feet were sweating anyway. Does it rub less or whats the point?
AY YO BE ADVISED
Most modern foot powder is made from corn starch and not talc. Fungus eats corn starch and thrives. If using boot powder make aure to get some talc based stuff just don't huff the dust.
I’d rather hear from a battle tested veteran than someone that has not seen combat and just read field manuals… for people who can’t comprehend what I was saying I was complimenting Randal by being a battle tested vet and not a bureaucrat with a pencil preaching field manuals without have physically put them to the test in combat. As far as people thinking I’m keyboard warrior, I drive trucks and when I’m on down time I ruck in truck stop parking lots. And when I’m home I take training courses
Army Infantry Vet. If you were patient to listen for less than a minute, you would've heard that.
Best to define a battle tested veteran. GWOT vets arent comparable to GW/DS vets or Russians in Syria/Ukraine.
@@greenman4508 correct
@@greenman4508 yes you are correct that’s why I follow Randal’s channel and stokers etc…
@@cxybaby209 Actually he is giving Randall his proppers. 🥃🍻
Im an old dude with old school gear. I run 6 mags in my LBV88 and 4 on the alice belt all while keeping my front slick. Keeping my front slick isnt so much about going prone but more about how my rifle sits when im patrolling. I like it up against my body more for comfort. That's just how i roll. Everybody has thier own preferences and thats cool. You do you and I'll do me. Aint no military standards out here in our world. Best we can do is share knowlege, learn from each other and try different sh!t. Nuff said.
Need more people like you in this world
Excellent points made on all accounts! Awesomeness, I say...Airborne!
you must figure on missing a LOT Audy murphy took 2 years of the worst fighting ever seen, mostly vs bolt actions, to kill 241 men and he needed a LOT of help and luck to do so. My BOB has just 100 rds on it, cause I aint dumb enough to be making noise, showing a light at night, or be out and about in daylight.
@@SonnyCrocket-p6h If you ever have to lay down suppressive fire to cover movement or break contact you'll wish you had alot more than 100 rounds... and most, if not all, of those suppressive rounds sent down range will be misses-- especially at night.
@@graybeardsage you wont need suppressive fire at night, that's the point of being stealthy with a silencer and night viion and subsonic ammo.
Nomex flight gloves, definitely a pro move
Nomex flight gloves have been standard issue for a good minute.
Alcohol for an American with a Dad born and raised in Scotland means an old Scotch Whisky flask that may have survived the Somme in WW1 with a good Scotch.
I'm greatly impressed with the amount of stuff you can put in your pack and plate carrier plus weapon and ammo and still keep it under 70 pounds. I was Marine Infantry 1975 - '77 and much of equipment I humped around Okinawa was the same as they used in WW2. This is very instructive for us old guys. I will not be going on long patrol anymore but it great to see the available equipment. Thanks for the video.
" Semper Fi!" Just another old 0311. ( circa ) 1980s.
0351 from the 90's. Good morning, brothers!
WOW. Thank you for your service.
@@josephdixon1827I was trained as 0341 but after the fall of Saigon we didn't need mortar right away so I TAD to Camp Guard/ MP for a few months at Camp MacTuras then back to 60mm mortars at Camp Schwab. The last 6 months of my 2 year stint Camp Lejeune as a Troop Handler/ Infantry Instructor for an experimental program FSTU or Field Skills Training Unit.
Drunkards are not an asset, nor will you receive the kingdom of Heaven.
Repent
4:53 From the age of 23 until today at 49 I’ve ONLY worn Work Boots. No tennis or athletics shoes. ONLY WORK BOOTS. I actually prefer Keen and the most flat profile soles possible. No logging boot! Never unless you are living in the Mountains and have hills and woods on slopes should you have Logging Boots. They have a pointy heel that rolls your ankle easily on harder surfaces and can get you in trouble. God be with you all. ❤️😏🖖🏼🇺🇸
Bible, short version. New testament psalms proverbs. Copy of the constitution. Extra socks. Matches or means to start a fire. Coffee. Just my thoughts. I appreciate you sharing. I needed exactly this. I'm a lone wolf, patriot, marine. Currently on point in the communist hell of Chicago. God bless America. Semper Fi
You can remove sharpie permanent marker marks by running a dry erase marker over it. It dissolves the permanent marks.
Rubbing alcohol
I am far from being a grunt. I'd get killed. I am not a gun bunny. I know my lane, but this channel is so entertaining. Instant subscriber.
At 68, I don't plan on running very far with a plate carrier on. My group will be here on the farm when SHTF.
HAM RADIO is a great form of comms in rural areas
I wouldn't run with Usain bolt and think I'm going to win. Everybody has a strong suit, and that can change over time, find your strengths and fight on your own terms. You don't need a plate carrier if you're well hidden or behind cover
70 here. I just like watching what those who can do. If I had to carry all that stuff to the truck..I'd be challenged. Are the Chinese the biggest threat? They're getting ready for invaders in Europe. They say it cant happen here... They say a lot of things. My neighborhood is made of adult children. They need someone that knows how to do things.
@gloryrow100 hey, there is maximum effectiveness and there is something.
Odds are if you're old enough the only thing you should need is your rifle and a couple mags slapped in your back pocket and the situation is all but or literally on your doorstep.
It's like the old movies when the women were reloading the levers actions in the log cabin level situation.
We old guys are cunning.
"It sucks to suck." Trouble is, people usually don't realize that until its too late. Good content, thanks.
yeah and you are talking about the dude talking about missions and wearing camo in situations you probably don't want to stick out in AND saying a side arm is a dumb idea, having a backup is a dumb idea to this dude... he is the definition of suck.
An idea: One reason I almost always carry a UK military 'basha' with my gear is not only is it a tarp shelter and a casualty litter, but you can also wrap it around you similar to the poncho liner, and fold it up to stow gear. Multi-function is gold.
That's actually what I've been looking for I think. Is it durable? My last tarp fell apart after a few to many camping trips
@@Thekulprit92 very durable. It's a one-person as far as tarps go, unless the two people are very cozy. It's got tie-downs all over the place. They are available used but mine was unissued in MTP (UK multicam). I believe there's a desert camo and possibly another.
First line is what's on your belt, pockets and in your hands. Second line is your LBE/Plate Carrier. Line three is your ruck. I created a line four which is a duffle bag of bug out essentials that can be thrown in a vehicle. Your LBE is not line one. I was LRSD for six years and this is what was taught at the Long range surveillance leaders course located at the 4th RTB.
Wow, you've been out a long time if that's what you were taught as that's nowhere near current info being taught to anyone. 1st line is on your body/in pockets. 2nd line is anything off body so LBE/plate carrier/ruck are all the same thing. 3rd line is vehicle/MOT borne.
This is wrong lmao. First line is essentials for fighting. Second line is mission critical. Third line is sustainment.
@@docred4739what unit were you with?
@@dogevanzandt2889what unit where you with?
@@MylesKillis the one your mom followed around.
Really though, I get why you might ask, but basic opsec learned in BCT tells us you don't share personal info publicly.
Im a big fan of the USGI 3 cell bandoleers and 2 quart canteens, easy way to plus up any kit. The USMC bandoleer with PALs webbing on the back is especially nice to add some water and medical to the back of for an easy grab and go satchel. The 4 cell PMK pouches that hold 40 round AK mags are also really nice carried on a strap, pretty low key.
Your setup is very similar to mine for the most part.
Something I have never understood is the guys who have 3 magazines only, they act like they can get a resupply, there will NOT be a resupply unless you have cached items.
What I have differently than you is the food, I keep a weeks worth of freeze dried or dehydrated food. I don't do MRE's as they are heavy and too bulky. And no you don't have to cook freeze dried food, it can be cold soaked.
I also keep 3 bandanas, one for my head cause sweat in the eyes sucks and other two for predetermined signals. They see a certain color bandana and that means rally point has changed.
Never have been fond of the iodine tablets, I prefer to have a little squirt bottle of bleach or tabs. A ounce of bleach in a hot sauce bottle goes a long way.
As for water storage I use smart water bottles as the threads work great with a Sawyer filter.
Happy what you said about the dump pouch, I couldn't agree more, and I mark my mags to show they are mine.
Oh, not sure if you do this or not, but the extra ammo in my pack is divided up into 5 vacuum sealed bags with 56 rounds each.....that whole no resupply thing.
I don't do water bladders as I've had them pop.
But I do keep a pistol on me, 10mm for big furry four legged creatures, two extra mags.
I agree with you in principle, but my loadout consists of a Type 56 SMG rig with its 3 magazines. However, the reason for that is that I am exclusively defending my own property. Either I'm in my house with all of my equipment, or I'm surprised in my back woods and just need the ammunition for while I'm retreating to my house or trenches. If I have to respond to something away from my property, I'll absolutely need more ammunition, but I'd need a car to get that far anyway, most likely. (Car carries more supplies.) And if not, I can throw some more ammunition in a pouch and go. (I'm not convinced I'm right, if you have thoughts on why I'm being dumb, please share.)
What are you on about? You are acting like you can get a resupply on food... all of you are insane if you think you got this figured out.
56 rounds each... which divides evenly... not at all unless you have magically 28 round mags.
This dude is talking about bartering with dip... this is all a LARP and nobody actually thinks about reality much.
@@thomgizzizor you can just load 28 in each
@@thomgizziz I was curious how he plans on sustaining 5k calories and why hes running around on patrol wasting those calories. I see a lot of guys fully kitted out like this and just think in shtf they will look like walking loot boxes. I don't walk through a rough part of town with a nice watch on, I can't imagine walking around like looking like that if things really go sideways.
AMEN!!! I own 2 DDs, Windham, PSA, and BCM. Tighter tolerances and better finishes aren't worth the way heavier price tag! I will grab my PSA just as fast as I'd grab my DDs to defend my home, family, and self! Now, if I'm going out the door for war/combat, yes, I'll grab my DD or BCM over my PSA, but for the average American gun owner PSA is just fine! That's facts!!! Most of my rifles are on my channel and I'm not talking out the side of my neck! Rifles with decent BCG and Barrel will run thousands upon thousands of rounds no matter the name on the side! I might make a video with my DD and PSA side by side.
Not before you will make a dozen of your lizard videos.
I have bought a ton of bear creek uppers and have yet to have a failure, out of any of them. and have put the uppers on all kinds of lowers, colt, PSA, spikes. they have been good to me and cheap to build, I have colts too....no issues with any of them. but now adays 400 bucks can get you into a lot of different lower cost AR brands
It would be great if you, Brent, Stoker, and whomever else you can muster got together and all compared a 3 day load out (or whatever timeframe you agree upon). It would be interesting to see who chooses what & why.
Thank you for not being a commercial, being blunt and straightforward! Refreshing!!
One of the ways I've prepared, is I requested free maps of half of the united states. If you goto the states website sometime they have maps of the state for free. Some also have activities and state park resources.
I pick up a free map everytime I enter a new state at the welcome center.
Beautiful country. Thanks for taking the time to equip us.
This is one of most helpful videos I've seen on UA-cam. People need to check in with each other and learn what makes sense. Good job.
I was an 11b10 in the guard, 11b10 is an infantry soldier, for those who may not know. We had former rangers and SF soldiers in my unit and one of the main things these guys taught us was to always be adaptable. To not be static in operations and training. More sweat in training, less blood in combat. God bless each and everyone of you.
Being Western American resident, i see lots of vast openness, and a rangefinder is a must. Plus, the sand and dust this time of year (windy as hell) is brutal, so lens cleaning and weapons cleaning kit is crucial. I also desert hunt a lot. I use my range finder not only for measuring distance but for observation at distance. I regularly spot animals 400m out bare eye and past 1000m with the 4x range finder at times.
You are nuts... outside of total societal and governmental collapse you aren't going to be wearing anything like carriers or even carrying around a rifle. People need to get a grip on reality.
@thomgizziz I literally have a gun in arms reach of me or in the same room as me at all times and I definitely have a rifle at all times when I'm hunting. I might as well have a kit to go with it. I could give a damn less if you think I'm crazy for doing so.
@@thomgizzizyou’re on the wrong side of the internet bud
They still let you guys have guns down there ? Not being facetious, l don’t know the situation down there these days.
If you have a mildot reticle scope, you'd not need a rangefinder
10th mtn OEF9-10 saw gunner carrying and extra 400 rnds, heading out on a 3 day patrol I weighed 3-350lbs walking out the gate. Loved my pig then but 15 years later I’m glad I’m just a civilian riflemen too. To be 18 again huh?!
Love the content and awareness your bringing.
There were many great little details in this video that helped me.
I'd definetly recommend carrying a waterfilter. Your canteen might run out in a couple of hours, water filter or purifier will last you a lot longer if you can find a river or even a puddle
Palmetto State Armory are Cerro forgings (keyhole shaped marking on the upper receiver) which is the exact same forging used by Daniel Defense, Bravo Company, Spikes Tactical, the list endless, and are machined and coated by Aero Precision who also makes Spike Tactical. I have custom built Armalite M15s (Mark Westrom not Strategic Armory) and my wifes PSA with an FN cold hammer forged 16 inch barrel is just accurate. I put a Bravo Company BCG in it and its a fine rifle and for what it cost makes it hard to beat. The Palmetto State PA15 is an Aero Precision just like the Spikes is so do yourself a favor and get one of those and spend the balance on a light, magazines, Bravo Company bolt carrier (the best in the business in my opinion), and ammo.
Great video. I would add a small weapon cleaning kit. An Optics cleaning kit.
Yup, they're in there!
@@GruntProof 2 inches is all good but you did say that you normally run your canteen pouch up front did you not? Canteen with cup and pouch= 4-5 inches + the double stacked mags 6-7 inches now?
@@tdgactual203 People like this don't live in reality. They are talking about weapons and a ton of ammo when in reality food and water is going to be the major issue for the first little while... then they expect for total loss of law and enforcement which is probably not going to happen and if it does most of these people won't make it. This guy talks about internet heroes and he talks more nonsense than anybody.
@@GruntProof Okay, Internet Hero... smh
@@thomgizziz I went to check out all your videos on how it’s actually done and see what experience you have to back it up.. You are calling combat vets internet hero’s.. lol
As a former Army Airborne combat engineer I chuckled at your 25lb winter ruck load. Being airborne we were supposed to be light. I wish one of my packing lists was 25lbs. At minimum without water we were at 43lbs however my whole time in the 82nd I was on a GRF team so we were ready at all times. I enjoy the videos you do and the info you give to people to help. Keep up the good work brother
Yup, dumb leaders
My first issued weapon was a 1911 with 11 mags (USN Hospital Corpsman with the Marines) in the early '70s. To this day, a 1911 is like my American Express, I never leave home without it. I grew quite fond of my M1967 LCE and still use a modified version for certain field uses, along with an empty molle plate carrier or molle vest for carrying additional equipment. A good quality combat knife/bayonet is a good idea and I always carry a Tomahawk, multifunctional and lighter than a hatchet. JM2CW
As an Army veteran I want to say thank you for your service Navy corpsman and combat medics in general are a hell of a thing. I personally owe thanks to a few combat medics.
The number of questions you've answered for me in this video is insane. Thank you. New subscriber here.
Former Army. I have a plate carrier, I can ditch the plates depending on the activity. My setup pretty much the same, except I use a Nalgene bottle with metal cup. I like the wider opening compared to the GI canteen. Nods, not as high speed...PVS 7 ultra. Thermal viewer is on the to get list.
One of the best videos I’ve seen on this subject. Thanks for the grunt perspective.
Nothing wrong with PSA stuff. Cheap and available as well as the spare parts. Thousands of rounds through mine and never had an issue.
I do a gun belt and suspenders rig for a riffle loadout. No pistol. With a small pack. It works. Can’t fit everything on a chest rig that I can fit on a belt, or as comfortably..I don’t use a buttpack just some extra SAW pouches. A Goretex top can fit in a SAW pouch, or a poncho, or thin fleece shirt, or other items or mission essentials. I turned a GP MOLLE canteen pouch into a more robust IFAK. And Wiggys bags and other items are well worth the price. Working on night vision.
Always thought a helmet was a good move if you have one available, whether it's armored or just a bump helmet. At the minimum (bump) it can keep you safer from debris falling on your head and at the maximum (ACH or better) can save your noodle from fragmentation, pistol rounds, or ricochets.
The DZ Crossfire Rig integrates perfectly with the Crossfire CF2. Carry all your sustainment on the hips…
In the UK I loved JayJays webbing…best belt kit ever.
50 lbs and under is impressive. I am leaning back towards LBE chest rig rather than a plate carrier. If everything goes to hell, you only have the plates that you have. If you get shot, you may survive, but it might rearrange your organs. If you make it back to "camp" in one piece and recover, will you have an expensive stock of rifle plates to replace the one or two that were destroyed?
I guess my point is that videos like this are valuable. As an Eagle Scout and a person who loves to get lost in the woods/mountains and make do with what I have, I love videos like this because it shows that you don't need $10k worth of kit in order to make it.
All of this said, you do need to train. If you have never had to dig out your campsite from snow or dirt or start a fire the hard way, or leave no or almost no footprint then all of your tools/guns are kind of useless.
Dig your campsite out from snow... wtf are you on about? You push the snow out of the way... you aren't worried about clearing the whole site. Starting a fire the hard way isn't hard after putting in a half hour of practice. You sound like you go around playing pretend like this dude does.
@@bwatkins1223 brother I dont think you thought your points out very well. First off the most common rifle in America, ar15 is completely survivable with sappies, no organ damage. meaning that statistically you would not have long term damage if you survive the gunfight but take a shot in your sappie. 2nd, in your own scenario, you get shot, but since they are ruined you don’t think it was worth it. As apposed to being dead??? Brother is your life not worth $1,000? If you dont have the money that’s understandable and something you can save for later down the road, but actively choosing not to buy them because they can break and rather choosing death is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard lol. I like this channel a lot but history shows that sappies are very useful. Leaving sappies is like choosing not wearing a seat belt.
Since you mentioned IPA's, I get myself four 19.2 ounce cans of the 9% Voodoo Ranger for $11.
I was also 11C from 1988-1999 active, and yes I have been 60mm in the line.
I don't have a military background, but I'm a bow hunter and Carpenter. I've got a plate carrier all set up, with level IV plates. That I work out in after a 8 hour day of building house but I also live on flat ground and very near a city center. I find your tips and information very valuable, but I'll keep my plates in for now. I can dead out for a half mile and go to a good trot for another 2 miles before I need to catch wind. When I don't have my gear on I put 90lbs of rocks in a resale shop backpack... I'll go and take the dog for a 4 mile walk like that. It hurts. Just a regular school backpack, lots of stretching afterwards.
I love his videos but sappies are not a piece of gear I would leave behind. I love that you train around it. I think that’s the smart option and what I chose as well. I think he should probably invest in lighter plates rather than rolling the dice leaving his most vulnerable and large parts exposed. Hell he cold just wear a front sappie, leave the back, and probably only be about 8-9lbs heavier. Thatd be way better off then gambling without anything. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Great video, lots of good advice. The only thing I would add to your pack with the optics you are running would be binos, probably a small light pair. I feel being able to maximize your visual distance would aid in the ability to not run into trouble
Something like this is always a tough call. Kudos for attempting it. I'm from an older generation (black boots/green fatigues) and cannot relate to the type of gear and amount of gear the sandbox troops carried. My experience is "never enough ammo" and that's with good fire discipline and always too much gear. It just depends on what is going to happen.
Same experience here!👍
Thanks again!
The body armor part at the end is true especially in Afghanistan all the gear and body armor was straight breaking dudes off.
Great video - Practical info from a grunt who's been there is much appreciated
Emergency blankets fold up incredibly small, keep you warm, and block thermal signatures
From one retired SFC to another- You covered all the basics and then some. Nice pack and gear-
Being a marine (0321) veteran I take for granted the information I know and the gear I have staged for when shit gets weird... I seem to forget most of this isnt common sense when it comes to knowledge of the civilian population..
Thanks!
DO NOT USE IMPROVISED TQ
@@hurdygurdyman3134 facts. Improvised TQs came from an era when we feared tourniquets and they weren't as prolific as they are now. At this point, we should all carry multiple tourniquets when in any level of kit.
@@chadiatrisgiganopoulos5889I am still trying to convince my dad to carry them while hunting in the back country or heck, just every day kit. We were always taught to use a stick and a belt, but that is just ridiculous with what is available.
@@hurdygurdyman3134 if you do not have a TQ because you’re an idiot… improvise.
Marine vet (5812), thru-hiked almost 10,000 miles of trails. Been trying to incorporate my thru-hike knowledge with light loads mixed with military/bushcraft knowledge on equipment that can take abuse. Been playing around with a load bearing belt kit and found that the helikon-tex bergen pack sits well right over my IFAK when wearing the war belt. The pack is only intended for supplying myself with the 5C’s and weapon field maintenance. Got it to where I can incorporate the belt kit with either plate carrier or chest rig or just stand alone, and can wear the pack comfortably with either the chest rig or belt kit.
I’m one of those that talks about the stuff hanging off the chest rig but I am talking specifically about the micro chest rig. First ya gotta add one or more magazine pouches to get to six minimum then add a GP pouch, etc, etc and then got 6 to 10 inches hanging off the chest rig. Get a TAP or FLC and you don’t have to worry about it.
Excellent stuff, thanks!
I spent a few years in the Marines and 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, but I can't seem to convince people how important it is to learn these skills, especially in this day and age
I wasn't in the military and I'm old, but I keep reading online of people saying when things get rough, they are heading for the wilderness area to live off the land. If you've been in the military does that mean you can do that? I couldn't have done it when I was younger. Maybe for a while in summer but definitely not in the winter, spring, or fall. Unless you pack all your food on mules or horses, how can you live off the land?
most people drop common loot
That’s why Darwin Awards exist, lol.
@@PatrickThreewit the bug out concept is not the best idea for most people. If you in a dangerous city yeah get out but you will need some where to go. If your in a rural area be nice to your neighbors and have a plan to shelter in place. the video was also about 1 and 2 day patrols from a base or IP
....."it's gonna get worse before it gets worse!" ~ Risky Chrisky FALLOUT
I miss that guy. Is he on another platform now so we can still follow?
You forgot FJB
I like it, I think for the situation you’re talking about you’ve explained it very well and I wouldn’t change to much.
Fifty pounds of $h!t hanging off you, as a "minuteman"? Ok, bud. Don't forget to BYO body bag.
Being 74 years old being around fishing, hunting and trapping along with camping and backpacking my whole life. When I was raised we had chickens and I remember collecting eggs from them. There were cottontail rabbits everywhere and I would use wire to catch them to eat.There was a ton of ground squirrels and these would make holes that cattle or horses would get their hoofs caught in and break the hoofs off. Personally I hadn’t eaten a chicken til I was 13 years old because rabbits were everywhere. They use to grow orange trees in the San Fernando Valley and when you wanted orange juice you just picked them and made juice. Always had a garden and grow corn 🌽, tomatoes 🍅, peppers 🫑 and onions along with radishes and potatoes 🥔, French onion soup has always been a favorite of mine. I taught all my kids these things and my daughter thank me many times for the skills I taught them.
Yo man, I have been watching a lot of your videos in the last few weeks and you’re putting out that “boring” and simple but hard to follow through on info that no one else is. Keep it up.
I have 1 thing that I have never heard any talk about and that dumping cell phones that even turned off still send a location ping, cell phones will get you killed.
Actually alot of channels do.
Great info. Always willing to learn from the newer guys. I predate you a little. I had Alice gear and preferred the old H harness to the Y harness, it seemed to me it distributed the load better. Then the USGI lbv enhanced vest came in. I made both work with the Alice large ruck. As a former member I still use the same gear but have added the Marine ILBE ruck.
I say use what works for you but the chest rig you use is better for being in vehicles. I have my eye on a chest rig to experiment with. Keep up the great work. Tried and true methods is what I look for and if I you have a better way I modify my kit so it'll work for me!
"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for." Socrates
Amen. Any beer is a good beer.
Especially if its free beer! 🍻😂
Although I don't think a plate carrier and plates are on the top priority list of essentials they (including a helmet) are definitely high enough on the list to get after all the carrying gear (carry mags, water, basic field sustainment, etc). Any modern conflict will see a massive amount of rounds expended and possibly shrapnel so any advantage on protection gets you home at the end of the day especially in a militia context where a medivac is less likely. Great to have in any sort of static defense scenario as well. We all know how much it sucks to wear the stuff and it might not be needed in every scenario but it is definitely something something I would say needs to be planned for and added to any serious militiamans load out.
Also, you are right that night vision is an incredibly underrated necessity. Even gen 1 works decently for passive observation better than MK1 eye balls in the middle of the night. I'm lucky enough to have some to loan out even if my wife still gives me crap about the expense but everyone should buy some before having a stockpile of various weapons, we only have two hands and two eyes so have at least one item for each in my opinion before you buy 20 guns you're not going to use anyway lol
3 and 4 mag guys ain't never been in a firefight. I'd go through 7 mags in no time in a serious fight.
Spray & pray ! Correct
I get that man. I never once wished for less ammo,, fewer options etc but I’m not sure trying to duplicate an infantry platoon is the way to go for this
I wonder sometimes if people even remember the range when ammo was cheap…
The guys in girls that listen to your channel do not really care if you get it 100% right. I think most of us just need to understand how things can work when shit hits the fan. You have a great channel. Keep it up.
This guys gonna be on the struggle bus if he can’t get any more beer. 8 years sober. Best thing I ever did. Should be yours too. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
5 years sober here congratulations on the 8
No.
This is not a guy that slams 12 Steel Reserves a day and gets the shakes when he doesn't have it.
This is just you way of patting yourself on the back.
You think it is an accomplishment, when really all it says is you can't handle your alcohol.
Dude, you literally got defeated by beer.
@@hansblitz7770 I actually was trying to inspire people. You on the other hand are only around for your own benefit, who my comment obviously did apply to. 😂 I used to do that too, make up excuses to make you self feel better. I was you, before I grew up.
@@hansblitz7770 you’re the guy he talks abt when he’s mentioning people u don’t want in your community.
@@hansblitz7770 tell us you're an alcoholic without telling us you're an alcoholic
We went to to do some cold weather camping last weekend. Mother Nature had other plans. 80 something in the day and 40 something at night. But still learned I need to improve some stuff in my ruck and myself. Man I eat myself go. Getting back in shape sucks.
My buddy was a SAW
Gunner in the Marines and he has a few PSA rifles if he says they're amazing for the price and a good gun which I had the pleasure of shooting most of them for my birthday he let me shoot ammo can for EACH for two of them, so 2 ammo cans for two different guns I believe him, almost glowing hot hahaha was awesome.
He was in operation Kandahar so he seen some shit, ill take a trusted friend and combat soldier's advice any day.
Do with it, what you will.
I have plenty of mags for backup in case some get busted, but I started using bandoliers as my resupply. 6 mags in my TAPS, one in the gun, and bandoliers in the ruck. With the speed loaders the bandoliers work great and take up less room and are quieter than mags. Just an option, works for me.
I just smile when guys start name dropping all the expensive triggers, sights and whatnot that they spent more on than my entire rifle cost, ESPECIALLY when their rifles can't hit the targets any better than mine can!
All my specialty parts that I hunted down are labeled "On Sale" or "Clearance Item" and "BLEM" so it took me a while to build them.
I also have a 2 liter hydration pack with protein (pouches with tuna, chicken and BBQ beef sandwiches) with a life-straw, fire, and anything I think I might need to get through a couple days with no resupply.
Another great insight for guys trying get out there with gear.
Gave it a like when he cracked the coors
Always great to hear from those who know.
God bless PSA. Great products, great service, great mission.
Thank you for providing this valuable info for free to the folks who’ve never experienced combat but still want to be prepared.
3:06 speaking of PSA, you just finished saying how your not worried about having a handgun. I would recommend keeping something cheap like a dagger in your vehicle if you arent carrying full time. That way if shtf youll have your handgun wherever you are, but if someone breaks into your vehicle its not too big of a loss.
I appreciate your take on this. It's important for people such as yourself to help spread knowledge and experience
I like to watch these types of videos to balance what I do and see if I catch new ideas, and go figure ours is pretty similar but I’m also just retired from the Army, I have pretty much the same stuff in a way just setup a little different.
I appreciate the input, I’ve gotten my normal backpacking load out down to about 20-35 pound depending on season so carrying a bunch of ammo is an option for me and I’m glad to hear someone explain why I’m not stupid for wanting to is refreshing
The Fisher Space Pen can write on wet paper, even on french fries bags soaked with frying oil. I am not affiliated with them, I simply always carry one in my pockets (bullet pen style), whether are my field pants, or my three pieces suit.
I am with you - go with what ya know - I am 11B1P - Garelstedt Germany - 82-86 - I was 39 for 40 on distance range @ Benning , a Delta Dawg from Harmony Church not that Sandhill Hotel Crap, iron sites M16A2 - I carry 1 gen up from that now - use iron sites - I know them well and train with them as well - L2 Alice full size - with Web gear and battle belt. Again - it is what I know - I do morning rucks 3 days a week - short 2m - 3m - 2m on a M-W-F rotation with my gear. I sub a walking stick for my musket so that I am in the groove with the motion required when required. My biggest problem is finding other trained or competent people to form up any kind of tribe.They will show up when the time is right though - I am sure ! Drive on Hero -
Brother that's the same gear I use army vet 1979 to 1997 desert storm vet now a militia man
I just subscribed to because you’re excellent. Plane, straight advice that helps guys like me understand what we need to know.
You’ll notice that people who have been there and done that are no nonsense and keep it simple. Thanks Randall for keeping it real and keeping it simple because it’s exactly what I needed
“Mine fell out of a truck when I retired… so I still have it” That made me laugh 😂
Freaking AWESOME!!! 😂
So many truths in this video I lost count. I've had many disscusions on this 3-4 mag "load-out". 🤦♂ I never have less than 10 rifle mags on me...and I was just a loathly Air Farce guy!
Plate carrier has mag pouches over side plates, belt has 3 rifle and 3 pistol mag pouch, ounces might equal pain, but if yoube never been on the side of not having ammo and needing it, youd trade extensive pain for the ammo, pain means you're alive, you can get over it, cant get over being dead.
@@griftinggamer True story!!!
@@griftinggamer and typically don't live long enough to break contact😢. We always carried at least an extra 3-5 mags or ammo for MG. The sandals and light ammo load allows u to be faster but they typically don't out run consistent concentrated fire.
@@cassallen6362 I believe griftinggamer was implying the fact that there are a lot of big talkers (internet commandos)
@@griftinggamer bro u totally missed my point. First and foremost the fuck if I was doing rt clearance. I'm not advocating for firefights but you would need to be prepared for the possibility... 90rds ain't it. Breaking contact implies just that. And stacking bodies IS the name of the game, if not your just making noise, and were not playing the same game. As Kenny Rodgers once said, "you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em, know when to walk away, an when to run."
@@griftinggamer Spot-on. Somewhere people lost an understanding of the different types of missions and tactics. As a minuteman you are basically setting up a small ambush of an even smaller but valuable target. The firefight should be over in minutes, at most.
Great video Randall. Practical and effective.
I'm about you do you. I'm not minimalist, but I can no longer carry what I did in Afghanistan any longer either. 90% disability will get you there. That said, I have 4 mags on the chest, two more on the belt, 6 on my patrol pack, and if really expect something, I have 4+4 (pistol + rifle) or 6 mag bandoleer. I do carry my pistol. My carry isn't a whole lot different than depicted. However, I do have different bags/loadouts for envisioned mission, length of time (one day, two days, three or more...)
No beer, but do have a few small bottles of Rare Breed.
Love it, straight to the point without the commercial. Keep it up
Thank you. My get home bags goes with my minute kit. Works really good for me. Even if I don't have the goodies, the get home kit is always with me. The pack is small but has everything I need for a couple 2 or 3 days sustainment and a more substantial medical kit. I'm a chest rigger too lol.
Awesome content brother ive learned a crapload of stuff from your channel. Keep em coming. God bless yall.
I like to go lite as possible, got lots of mileage on me. Very old school, ARVAN rucksack without that heavy frame, I have a hunters sitting cushion in the pack that gives it form and serves other obvious purpose. One quart GI canteen and cup, MRS backpackers stove, couple bandanas, shemage, GI poncho and tarp. My KBar or another field knife, folder, SAN in my pockets. I wear most of the time depending on the time of year my Od green jungle jacket and pants, don’t usually wear them together. The trousers in the warmer weather, I alternate my jungle jacket and my field jacket during the cooler months with jeans. Sometimes the woodland camo. I’m in the heart of Appalachia, this works here, it’s like a rain forest in the bush here in the spring. We are now heading into mud season. I like to wear some type of jungle boot I carry a fire kit in my pockets, also a water filter. Paracord in my pack and bank line in my pockets. I wear a Southeast Asia ammo vest, and my choice of firearm is a 12 gauge shotgun. In cool weather my choice of headgear is a wool od green watch cap , otherwise a boonie hat.
Not bad and a sound list. I would include a small solar power short wave radio to listen in on the news and drop the mobile phone as they are always pinging your location.
5:11 on the topic of 'how many mags', i have heard it said by atleast afew military guys, that a mag (depending on the specifics of ammo per mag vs adrenaline dose per second) lasts anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in active combat.