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  • @maniacalmania
    @maniacalmania 6 років тому +5201

    One thing nobody posts about in medical bags is immodium. Most soldiers in history have died of diarrhea. It only takes three days of diarrhea to die from dehydration. While you should be fine drinking filtered + treated water and eating only food you brought, if you have to eat someone I mean something sketchy or if someone in your party has diarrhea one to five immodium could save their life. Not to mention all that tainted faeces everywhere on their clothes, in their hair, on your face, in your food, and on your fingers could make lots of people sick and die. Again, I wonder why nobody talks about this?
    I bought a few hundred generic immodium at costco for 10 bucks. I carry 100 in a watertight pill bottle and it hardly takes up room. Highly recommend, will save your life, you can't look cool if you shit yourself to death. Don't shit yourself to death, carry immodium.

    • @jaredrileysmith
      @jaredrileysmith 6 років тому +162

      maniacalmania Most soldiers in history died from diarrhea? Cool story bro 🙄

    • @vicore5647
      @vicore5647 6 років тому +261

      underrated comment

    • @JokahFACE
      @JokahFACE 6 років тому +402

      That or typhus. It's not as big a deal as it used to be, but disease and dehydration have killed many more soldiers than swords or bullets have.

    • @willkenny5687
      @willkenny5687 6 років тому +284

      Jared Smith it’s not far from the truth. Dysentery, cholera, typhoid, the list goes on. Cholera of my memory serves killed more in Crimea than bullets and cannon.

    • @levlev.1028
      @levlev.1028 5 років тому +104

      maniacalmania "dont shit yourself to death" roflmdo

  • @reedr1659
    @reedr1659 3 роки тому +1929

    My wife keeps correcting me. "It's not a 3 day assault pack. It's a diaper bag." Basically... my setup is different from your setup.

    • @MaxPower-ke5rq
      @MaxPower-ke5rq 3 роки тому +16

      😂🤣😂🤣

    • @WallabieMcDee
      @WallabieMcDee 3 роки тому +41

      My wife tells me it's not a diaper bag, it's a 3 day assault pack

    • @josephgillilan3548
      @josephgillilan3548 3 роки тому +14

      My wife is none existing.. soo my future bag will be exactly the same. Minus the IR stuff.

    • @code-dredd
      @code-dredd 3 роки тому +4

      lol - well, I'm glad I don't have that problem XD

    • @tedn2926
      @tedn2926 3 роки тому +5

      You win the comments!

  • @SmellsLikeHippo
    @SmellsLikeHippo 4 роки тому +584

    I'm having issues cutting hot pockets with my tac knife in low-light settings (basement). I'm not here for advice, I'd just like to complain.

    • @Harshhaze
      @Harshhaze 4 роки тому +22

      I like stabbing the cardboard for coke. Made a tactical suit of armor out of it and lit it on fire
      Then I told my friend to get out of the cardboard...

    • @vanemaster4345
      @vanemaster4345 4 роки тому +17

      Yeah i have the same issue with my 10 dollar amazon tac knife. It can't even cut open my amazon and ali express packages.

    • @rooster0143
      @rooster0143 3 роки тому +7

      That's why you need a leatherman.

    • @optimisticnihilist3417
      @optimisticnihilist3417 3 роки тому +6

      That's what your NODs are for, dummy.

    • @slickydicky
      @slickydicky 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like you need to sharpen your shit bro

  • @herbertchadbourne6159
    @herbertchadbourne6159 3 роки тому +581

    Kudos to a professional soldier who has apparently overcome the PTSD of having had to endure the horrors of combat and who has chosen to truly help others in a positive way. A Gulf War reconnaissance scout

    • @EtomidateEnjoyer
      @EtomidateEnjoyer 10 місяців тому +6

      He certainly was a true badass. TACP and SERE instructor I believe.

    • @Nach0s187
      @Nach0s187 2 місяці тому

      @@EtomidateEnjoyerhe has no combat experience

    • @ACRONS047
      @ACRONS047 Місяць тому

      @@Nach0s187he was a TACP after his SERE Specialist days, he most definitely saw combat in some way

  • @themawsjawz_9491
    @themawsjawz_9491 5 років тому +2508

    "If you don't have a Leatherman, you're wrong."
    Well said.

    • @DonaldMarfison
      @DonaldMarfison 5 років тому +5

      took my pfp
      punk

    • @Dr.Zoidberg087
      @Dr.Zoidberg087 4 роки тому +39

      Specifically leatherman, get that Gerber or sog crap away from me.

    • @areus2016
      @areus2016 4 роки тому +21

      Lol Swisstools are better. Before you go stating how much I am wrong, Unless you have both, (I have a Leatherman wave and a Swisstool) your claims don't exactly mean that much. It's like saying you don't like asparagus when you have never actually tried asparagus.

    • @Dr.Zoidberg087
      @Dr.Zoidberg087 4 роки тому +5

      Swiss is even the same type of tool. That's like a camping trip thing like you have a can of beans and wine bottle at an RV park or something. I had those when I was like 9 in the cub scouts.

    • @areus2016
      @areus2016 4 роки тому +15

      No, You're getting me wrong. There is a difference between a Swiss army knife and a Swisstool. A Swisstool is a multi tool very much like a leatherman. I can see why you made that mistake, the name looks very alike. Just google it.

  • @Rob-jd2nd
    @Rob-jd2nd 6 років тому +580

    CBRN guy here, I love those new lotion decon kits because I get to end my class with "it puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again".

    • @krom26
      @krom26 5 років тому +7

      Nice one " Joe Dirt ".

    • @DoesntMatterTheAt
      @DoesntMatterTheAt 5 років тому +1

      gotta pack that really soft dick lotion

    • @cthulhu6697
      @cthulhu6697 3 роки тому +4

      +Rob Betkr IT PUTS THE LOTION IN THE BASKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @cjcooper4370
    @cjcooper4370 4 роки тому +122

    I love the professional tone, layered with sarcasm.

    • @Cosimo5206
      @Cosimo5206 3 роки тому +2

      It's the brand baby, why he's rockin.'

  • @adrianmaldonadojr.3723
    @adrianmaldonadojr.3723 4 роки тому +1461

    I asked my girlfriend, why cant she be like you... clean shaven, wear flannel and tactically savvy.

    • @originalfallinggirl
      @originalfallinggirl 2 роки тому +96

      I asked my girlfriend the same thing but she’s a butch lesbian and beat the hell out of me. I recommend not saying that to your girlfriend.

    • @TheEatraum
      @TheEatraum 2 роки тому +8

      LOL!! 🤣🤣

    • @Hinru13
      @Hinru13 2 роки тому +15

      Adrian you still of this world? You still alive my fren?

    • @TheYoshi115
      @TheYoshi115 2 роки тому +7

      @@cameronnorton5898 someone missed an obvious joke here. Hope your rifle sights hold better zero than your funny bone

    • @randomstuff0331
      @randomstuff0331 2 роки тому +2

      @@cameronnorton5898 lol

  • @GrantStrobel
    @GrantStrobel 6 років тому +672

    I personally like to keep my go-bag set up for when my mom forgets to pick me up from my airsoft game.

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +204

      Grant Strobel life is suffering

    • @neonpaintsplash
      @neonpaintsplash 6 років тому +2

      Haha that's a funny image

    • @jimpaull731
      @jimpaull731 6 років тому +6

      Grant Strobel = your name alone warrants a jeep pick up

    • @Winterstormadvisory
      @Winterstormadvisory 6 років тому +3

      Before I started going by myself she used to always do this

  • @Tac0Tuesday91
    @Tac0Tuesday91 5 років тому +951

    My pack is full of caprice sun and trail mix for my next airsoft/larping session

    • @Moto_Medics
      @Moto_Medics 4 роки тому +33

      FullBridgeRectifier didn’t know there was a special trail mix that came with the Chevy caprice save that shit man that’s what makes cars worth millions at the auctions

    • @TheWreckingcrewD
      @TheWreckingcrewD 4 роки тому +7

      You are my hero!!

    • @benny.b58
      @benny.b58 3 роки тому +5

      Airsoft is gay

    • @freedom24v86
      @freedom24v86 3 роки тому +23

      @@benny.b58 airsoft gives somewhat realistic battle training

    • @aaronwanamaker5393
      @aaronwanamaker5393 3 роки тому +10

      FREEDOM 24v I’m assuming the CO2 guns would give a better feel than the spring-loaded ones eh?

  • @OEFarredondo
    @OEFarredondo 4 роки тому +566

    My go bag basically has to not get me a felony in CA

    • @vincenzoaudittori1490
      @vincenzoaudittori1490 3 роки тому +79

      @Phuck Eyoo this is home brother; I have a blood line thats been here for 1000 years and possibly longer. Im not leaving. We need to resist, not comply as a whole, vote, and put an end to grewsome newsome. Many people have died for the constitution, im not gonna let them down.

    • @grimmseti
      @grimmseti 3 роки тому +89

      Fill it with west coast approved items only then: Soy, dildos, a Japanese body pillow, feminist and Marxist literature, and a rape whistle for self defense. Should last you on a LARP as a Marxist revolutionary 😉 👍
      EDIT: If you at any point run out of supplies early, keep your smart phone on you so you can call gammie and have her bring you some meat substitute chicken tendies. Hope that helps. VIVA LA REVOLUCION!!!

    • @mikereutter400
      @mikereutter400 3 роки тому +12

      Vincenzo audittori so you’re a Native American?

    • @OEFarredondo
      @OEFarredondo 3 роки тому +17

      Nate Richkind wow... you must have read up on CA suggested safety edc kits lol. This place is great for surfing and getting laid that’s about it.

    • @reedr1659
      @reedr1659 3 роки тому +17

      Yeah, but everything in it will give you cancer in CA.

  • @PKPK-rr3rs
    @PKPK-rr3rs 4 роки тому +258

    A lot of these things are useful, but there are two mains things that you will need most:
    1. Water
    2. Ammo
    You don’t know what a shitty day is until you’re in the middle of a firefight and realize you’re out of ammo.

    • @donniejoy4469
      @donniejoy4469 2 роки тому +39

      Im sure the mags he carries are loaded. Also in a situation hes talking about, your not going headfirst into battle. Youll be playing the evasion game and staying mobile

    • @roguevector1268
      @roguevector1268 2 роки тому +28

      The water is stored in a camelback.
      I would imagine that more ammo is stored on the vest.
      The main purpose of this Go Bag is survival, rather than combat

    • @ethanh6849
      @ethanh6849 2 роки тому +3

      @@roguevector1268 if the main goal is extended survival what happens when you have to replenish those mags genius

    • @roguevector1268
      @roguevector1268 2 роки тому +20

      @@ethanh6849 did you not read the title where it says '**3 day** assault pack'?
      This isn't extended survival; the point of a 3-day 'go bag' is to get out of the immediate area and either get to a larger cache of supplies and equipment, find somewhere more permissive of going to ground, linking up with a larger community (military/militia/otherwise) or getting out to an area where the shit hasn't hit the fan (depending on exactly how the cards fall on the day).

    • @SPiderman-rh2zk
      @SPiderman-rh2zk 2 роки тому +1

      *Bullets and water = recipe for slaughter*

  • @yomomasface
    @yomomasface 5 років тому +868

    Instructions unclear, filled hydration bladder with whiskey, ate my assault pack

    • @nathanielbarraza760
      @nathanielbarraza760 4 роки тому +25

      Instructions unclear d!ck stuck in scope the enemy is ducked

    • @traex8325
      @traex8325 4 роки тому

      😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅🖕😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

    • @tonyh2181
      @tonyh2181 4 роки тому

      Hahaha

    • @kdsmms4559
      @kdsmms4559 3 роки тому +2

      unstructions unclear*

    • @axelmilan4292
      @axelmilan4292 3 роки тому +6

      Soooo the "Florida Man method"?

  • @Marty48034
    @Marty48034 6 років тому +1027

    "...extended ops. Like when your mom goes to work and you're in the basement all day..." Hahahahahahahahaha!

    • @g1mmedatdome284
      @g1mmedatdome284 5 років тому +4

      Best quote of the year

    • @akinnon2000
      @akinnon2000 5 років тому +6

      If clearly lost on the dark side of youtube, but that one earned my Like thats fucking hilarious.

    • @borislin1379
      @borislin1379 5 років тому

      I think he would get along with Stonemountain64 just fine.

    • @ChatGPT1111
      @ChatGPT1111 3 роки тому +3

      Jokes on you. My mom doesn’t even work.

    • @B-leafer
      @B-leafer 2 роки тому +1

      I love the basement..

  • @xlRainlx
    @xlRainlx 4 роки тому +1616

    "If you have a girlfriend. Which, you guys don't."
    He knows his audience so well xD

    • @jonathanbonner1672
      @jonathanbonner1672 3 роки тому +23

      @Chad Mower based

    • @jakedill1304
      @jakedill1304 2 роки тому +17

      My wife agrees

    • @thisguy6278
      @thisguy6278 2 роки тому +4

      I don't have a girlfriend, I have my wife. No need for a girlfriend. 😈🙀😻🦴👄👅💋🧠🙌👏💪💪🦾💪👍👍🤘🙏🤳🧖‍♂️💆‍♂️🍒🍌🥒🍆🍑🍄🥑📤📥📤📥🕡🕘6️⃣9️⃣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @smeltser10
      @smeltser10 2 роки тому +7

      shots fired :( lol

    • @superdave8248
      @superdave8248 2 роки тому +20

      You are right. I don't have a girlfriend. I have a wife. Check and mate.
      But seriously, I get that "look" every time I spend money on preps. Until we actually need the preps and then I get the thousand questions of, "do we have this and do we have that".
      I learned long ago not to to indulge my wife on my preps and she doesn't indulge me on how much she spends a month shopping on the online boutiques.

  • @jscarpa2002
    @jscarpa2002 4 роки тому +86

    Can you do a 7 day pack? My mom is going on vacation to Puerto Vallarta.

  • @usafairmanlord
    @usafairmanlord 6 років тому +125

    IFAK/tape life hack taught by a squared away combat medic in Afghanistan. Use tape to make a pull tab on all of your plastic wrapped medical supplies. Even if the packaging has the easy tear open notch tape along (above) the tear notch, fold the tape back onto itself at your desired length (making the pull tab), and tape back onto the packaging. whether your hands are sweaty, bloody, etc..... it will assist with opening the packaging. furthermore rolls of tape should always be folded back onto itself making a pull tab for ease of use. trust me on this.

    • @chaddawg1084
      @chaddawg1084 5 років тому +5

      Big facts, if you don't buddy tape you're a blue falcon.

    • @nicholashannah4966
      @nicholashannah4966 5 років тому +6

      Always called the fold over a "dummy tab"

  • @shipwrek4533
    @shipwrek4533 5 років тому +1268

    I would have a girlfriend but my fiancé won't let me.

    • @pranavajana4428
      @pranavajana4428 5 років тому +49

      hold up

    • @sannidhyabalkote9536
      @sannidhyabalkote9536 4 роки тому +20

      Back up

    • @jesset1456
      @jesset1456 4 роки тому +8

      I got one but it cost a lot.
      I’m rethinking the whole extra girl on the side thing, that’s another B.O.B., actually two because I might be at her place when SHTF.
      Ah who am I kidding, I’ll keep her😍😩

    • @nesbitt615
      @nesbitt615 4 роки тому +1

      @Dam Jackass you may have two problems, bruh

    • @UrbCrafter
      @UrbCrafter 4 роки тому +1

      @Dam Jackass Does she need a Kempo Instructor ?

  • @fishrrelaxing9361
    @fishrrelaxing9361 Рік тому +84

    It’s been 4-6 years since you’ve done most of these types of videos.. you really should update them.. from long range packs.. to assault packs to this.. chest rigs plate carriers and belts.. all these are old and not out dated but lot to learn in 5 years time and a lot of things you’d change or update over that time.. hence why I’m here going back through older videos cause I’m looking to improve, update etc while also remembering why I do have certain things I have although most of the time they are unneeded and trying to not remove Serrano basics items that serve dual purposes..

    • @tnh723
      @tnh723 7 місяців тому +6

      Call me a weirdo, but I miss this simpler format but I understand that GT has grown into something magnificent

    • @sermike16
      @sermike16 5 місяців тому +1

      Not a whole lote to update atleast to me. (Im not a combat professional). From what my monkey brain can tell the logic is sound.

  • @Ben-lo7cy
    @Ben-lo7cy 4 роки тому +236

    Low blow dude, I had a gf once but then she found out and got a restraining order

    • @MazdaRX7007
      @MazdaRX7007 4 роки тому +5

      Bend over boi

    • @bravo6959
      @bravo6959 3 роки тому +1

      @@MazdaRX7007 oh no

    • @MazdaRX7007
      @MazdaRX7007 3 роки тому +6

      @@bravo6959 I don't even remember why I said that, shit seems so out of context now. I dunno maybe his name was ben dover at the time, lmao.

    • @bravo6959
      @bravo6959 3 роки тому

      @@MazdaRX7007 lol true

  • @peterjohnson5234
    @peterjohnson5234 6 років тому +1120

    Dont forget crayons for snacks, marines.

    • @mr.tryhardguitarguy2842
      @mr.tryhardguitarguy2842 5 років тому +75

      The purple ones taste the best

    • @kattrak1738
      @kattrak1738 5 років тому +7

      @@mr.tryhardguitarguy2842 ikr

    • @cigarillo12
      @cigarillo12 5 років тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @ryankabcenel9700
      @ryankabcenel9700 5 років тому +15

      Jealous we can afford high speed crayolas??

    • @tehllama42
      @tehllama42 5 років тому +3

      @@ryankabcenel9700 Afford is relative - but there's only one thief in the Corps

  • @Bendejo301
    @Bendejo301 6 років тому +715

    "If you've ever cut your tan undershirt into an ascot to make it appear like you are wearing a shirt under your uniform during the summer months, go ahead and 'like' this video. If you have ever told the Brigade Commander's daughter that her feet smell fantastic, go ahead and smash that subscribe button because you are in the correct community for that sort of thing."

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +192

      savage

    • @ShahAznable
      @ShahAznable 5 років тому +23

      This comment is what make me sub few months ago and didn't regret it

    • @kaimdaughertyable
      @kaimdaughertyable 5 років тому +4

      😂😂😂😂 love that shit!!

    • @danielschmidt7153
      @danielschmidt7153 2 роки тому +1

      Knew I wasn't the only one 😂😂😂😂

    • @chopprstr1fe
      @chopprstr1fe 2 роки тому +4

      He got me cause of the akv vid. Don't know if it's from that vid, but he dropped a gem - if you ever bought a gun, but couldn't find ammo for it, go ahead and do the UA-cam shit.

  • @thanatos204
    @thanatos204 4 роки тому +28

    You should know how much my wife loves you and your videos. You create these wonderful videos where you just list off all kinds of expensive stuff for me to buy.

  • @eatsleepplayrepeat
    @eatsleepplayrepeat 2 роки тому +6

    I don't relate to the "If you've ever" at the beginning but I do have something similar. I was on a camping trip with a couple friends and showed them how to light a cigarette with someone else's cigarette. The way you do it is you both take a drag in while touching the tips of the cigs together. They lit each other's cigs a little too often and they both had lighters.

  • @OrbitalBurn1
    @OrbitalBurn1 6 років тому +271

    "If you're on extended ops like your mom..."
    quit listening and started laughing

    • @kurtkenehan8017
      @kurtkenehan8017 5 років тому +2

      that pause in the sentence was perfect XD

    • @wolffredd2664
      @wolffredd2664 3 роки тому

      I thought I misheard for a second 😂😂

  • @sharki9876
    @sharki9876 5 років тому +147

    when the flexicuffs came out is when i started questioning how well i would be able to explain this shit to an officer pulling me over

    • @toad3222
      @toad3222 4 роки тому +18

      Yeah probably better off with just some tough zip ties for easy deniability

    • @djdrack4681
      @djdrack4681 3 роки тому +4

      Easy. Say nothing.

    • @aprilk141
      @aprilk141 2 роки тому +6

      Just say "it's fetish shit, I like to bind, I like to be bound, I have to have my tools" in an a very aggro tone.

    • @RT710.
      @RT710. 2 роки тому +2

      @@aprilk141 the supreme gentleman of Philadelphia

    • @vanekirk
      @vanekirk 2 роки тому

      He will understand

  • @dtomdtom92
    @dtomdtom92 4 роки тому +83

    I always pack a fleshlight and a big ole’ tub of Vaseline

    • @lolollook1055
      @lolollook1055 4 роки тому +3

      lmao!!!!

    • @TheSteelArmadillo
      @TheSteelArmadillo 4 роки тому +12

      Petroleum degrades the flesh. Crisco is what you need.

    • @lolollook1055
      @lolollook1055 4 роки тому +5

      @@TheSteelArmadillo axle grease is best

    • @DaddyDaGuido
      @DaddyDaGuido 4 роки тому +13

      @@lolollook1055 the blood of your enemies is ideal.

    • @Harshhaze
      @Harshhaze 4 роки тому +3

      @@DaddyDaGuido vegetable oil

  • @skyrim654
    @skyrim654 5 років тому +179

    Me: Hey, I have a girlfriend...
    Garand: You dont have a girlfriend.
    Me: (sad face)

    • @super5oldier139
      @super5oldier139 4 роки тому +11

      @Bum fungus open carry just got a whole lot weirder.

  • @TylerLL2112
    @TylerLL2112 6 років тому +543

    "There are larger ones but I prefer smaller ones" that's great news for me. Because.......

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +158

      hahahaha

    • @TylerLL2112
      @TylerLL2112 6 років тому +22

      Garand Thumb Thanks for the videos man. Great humor and well done.

    • @polecatfan1627
      @polecatfan1627 6 років тому +2

      So i'm not the only on that thought that sounded dirty.

    • @TylerLL2112
      @TylerLL2112 6 років тому +1

      huskies for the win He could tell right after he said that "shit that's going to leave room for a joke"

    • @polecatfan1627
      @polecatfan1627 6 років тому

      I didn't listen long enough because I went to use the room that no one wants to hear about and forgot to pause the video.

  • @rambocambo75
    @rambocambo75 6 років тому +81

    When i worked private security I accidentally cut my hand while playing with a buddy’s karambit. The boo boo kit was hastily made the next day.

  • @Bowhunter1300
    @Bowhunter1300 4 роки тому +22

    What goes into a day pack? Easy...poncho liner, Thor batteries and snacks.

  • @gaminglifestudios6493
    @gaminglifestudios6493 4 роки тому +37

    Three things you were missing that could come in handy in a CBRN situation were gyger counters for the different types of radiation, a CBRN suit and filters for your M40

  • @pcmaust
    @pcmaust 6 років тому +56

    At the beginning you discuss your hesitancy to discuss because there are so many different applications. I am not in the military, law enforcement, or anything else like that and I am OLD! LOL The reason I like your gear reviews is to see if they can be applied to hunting, bushcraft, hiking, mountaineering, and so on applications. For example, pants, shirts, boots, and now backpacks. So, it is a tactical to practical thing as well.
    I enjoy your whit, dry humor, in addition to the good gear info. Thanks!

  • @Eli_goes_camping
    @Eli_goes_camping 6 років тому +233

    there should be a compilation of all the intros.

    • @CARTOONight
      @CARTOONight 5 років тому +20

      The prophecy has been delivered.

    • @LosRiji
      @LosRiji 4 роки тому +6

      In 2019 there is

    • @marzuqahmed218
      @marzuqahmed218 2 роки тому

      I honestly thought I was watching something a lot more suspicious when it started.

  • @jeffmcfaniel169
    @jeffmcfaniel169 4 роки тому +165

    Even the backpacks are assaulting people.🤦‍♂️

    • @DevadevamJagannatham
      @DevadevamJagannatham 3 роки тому +20

      For 3 days straight!!

    • @RonJeremy514
      @RonJeremy514 3 роки тому +11

      Fully automatic ghost assault packs you got that right

    • @RonJeremy514
      @RonJeremy514 3 роки тому +1

      @@Stuff-is-cool Okay you won

    • @black_rifles_matter
      @black_rifles_matter 3 роки тому +1

      @@Stuff-is-cool it's cannot, not can not....... You have now been defeated😉.
      Loved that description of the assault pack👍🇺🇸👍

    • @black_rifles_matter
      @black_rifles_matter 3 роки тому

      @@Stuff-is-cool 😂🤣😂

  • @wmarcoux9
    @wmarcoux9 4 роки тому +2

    New to gun/spec/survival tactic channels but this is by far my favorite. Easy and very well spoken.

  • @jeffskinner1158
    @jeffskinner1158 6 років тому +480

    "if you guys have a girlfriend...... which you don't"..... classic!

    • @jimpaull731
      @jimpaull731 6 років тому +14

      Too funny! Sad, but funny

    • @MATTX250X
      @MATTX250X 6 років тому +14

      He's not wrong

    • @Android-qn3ib
      @Android-qn3ib 6 років тому +5

      Single is better

    • @JokahFACE
      @JokahFACE 6 років тому +8

      It's hurts because it's true

    • @cthulhu6697
      @cthulhu6697 5 років тому

      @Sigkim You forgot tons of your favorite drugs

  • @zacharyjones7435
    @zacharyjones7435 6 років тому +146

    I have a buddy in the navy. He is wondering if they make a delta bag that fits two grown men?

    • @Milkman3572000
      @Milkman3572000 6 років тому +10

      That was funny.

    • @kacasio1
      @kacasio1 5 років тому +19

      Nope, they do make one that fit one smallish Thai lady boy.

    • @Fencer1326
      @Fencer1326 5 років тому +1

      AMEN

  • @nicklopez2201
    @nicklopez2201 Рік тому +2

    I like going back to your old videos

  • @jokehambell
    @jokehambell 4 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your insight on these matters and the humor you randomly inject

  • @grunt1807
    @grunt1807 6 років тому +171

    We don't all live in moms basement. Most of us are old retired grunts with nothing better to do but relive our youth and prepare for the Apocalypse.
    I use my old issued assault pack that I love and use too. I also have a medium and large ruck packed and ready. (Pathetic, retired 5 years now and still packed for the field) I enjoy your videos and look forward to them, Keep them coming, not cumming.

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +53

      lol, appreciate the support.

    • @numbertoopencil55
      @numbertoopencil55 6 років тому +9

      Garand Thumb, maybe just a lil' bit cummin'? 🤔😖💧

    • @timtheman3372
      @timtheman3372 6 років тому +24

      Retired 2015 and same here, still packed for the field, PT every morning and hit the range twice a month. God I need a life lol

    • @JokahFACE
      @JokahFACE 6 років тому +11

      That's a lie; all retired grunts live in mom's basement.

    • @arctodussimus6198
      @arctodussimus6198 2 роки тому +11

      Semper Fi!
      0369 1977-1983
      My A.L.I.C.E. Pack was stolen in 1985 with all my gear. Since then I’ve been making go-bags as a hobby.
      I have so many kits and bags now (one for wife, one for all 4 adult kids, and dozens for me), I could outfit a whole squad of jarheads. Or a boatload of squids (although I don’t know why I would).

  • @klobbson
    @klobbson 6 років тому +188

    Hey just thought I'd say this, but ibuprofen like all NSAIDs has a blood thinning side effect. Which of course, makes it harder for your blood to clot if you suffer a life-threatening hemmorage. I suggest carrying paracetamol as your every day pain-killer instead as it has barely any known side effects aside from potential liver damage if you overdose hard.
    I salute that you carry extra IFAKs though, it sorta melts this medics heart to see people doing that.

    • @kalikasurf
      @kalikasurf 6 років тому +12

      Klobbson good lookin out, brother!!!! 👍🏻

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +63

      Klobbson thanks for the comments doc!

    • @Argentum88
      @Argentum88 6 років тому +29

      All OTC medicines will melt an organ if you use too much of it. Personally I find NSAIDs far more effective for pain relief than Paracetamol/Acetaminophen AKA Tylenol. Aspirin is notoriously bad for blood clotting but great if someone suffers a heart attack or ischemic stroke for those of us civilian side.
      Gotta pick your poison. Right tool for the right job.

    • @klobbson
      @klobbson 6 років тому +20

      Much agreed, not hating on NSAIDs when used for the right things. I used diklofenac gel for most of my sports injuries when I played hockey with great effect and the blood thinning effect can be considered a feature in the cases you mentioned. Though in this case I felt obligated to educate a fellow service member on NSAID side effects and why they're bad in a military/trauma context.

    • @ButtersRazz
      @ButtersRazz 6 років тому +13

      As someone who barely notice any difference between taking painkillers and not taking them makes me wonder, how much diffrence do you other people feel by taking painkillers? Cause if someone had a life-threatening hemmorage I wouldn't think about giving them ibuprofen or paracetamol cause in my world they would do jack and shit.

  • @gabe20244
    @gabe20244 4 роки тому +20

    You're a Savage! "If you're mom goes to work all day and you're left in the basement" damn dude. Good stuff lol

  • @8076A
    @8076A 5 років тому +6

    Used a poncho with an emergency blanket to substitute a sleeping bag before. The poncho buttoned up so you could still bust out and the thin and shiny emergency blanket is good at keeping heat in and takes up less room tan an actual sleeping bag, and since its inside the poncho it wont give you away.

  • @Overlord99762
    @Overlord99762 6 років тому +92

    I need a compilation of the start ''subcribe if you'' things, they make me laugh a fucking lot

  • @SurvivalLilly
    @SurvivalLilly 6 років тому +688

    Love your humor :)

    • @redrob2230
      @redrob2230 6 років тому +30

      Survival Lilly typical military banter

    • @rockhopper01
      @rockhopper01 6 років тому +63

      Ha she thinks it’s “humor.”

    • @aslapiana
      @aslapiana 6 років тому +32

      It aint humor, it's him shitting on you softly. Potato = Potato

    • @operator001
      @operator001 6 років тому +35

      Survival Lilly's vids are dope.

    • @sirostauffer7462
      @sirostauffer7462 6 років тому +3

      Schaust du auch solche militärvideos oder eher wegen dem survival aspekt

  • @fakecubed
    @fakecubed 2 роки тому +73

    The Cannae Phalanx is a good pack. The extra side pouch is an add-on from Cannae called the EDC 9x6 Storage Pouch which MOLLEs onto the open pocket on the side. There's MOLLE on pretty much every square inch of the thing. Consequently, it is definitely not a "gray man" pack. Anyone who sees you with it is going to assume you're packing, and dirty hippies on hiking trails or at civilian campgrounds will give you dirty looks. But if you let dirty hippies change what you do, you're not really an American.

    • @millerj.8448
      @millerj.8448 2 роки тому +13

      I’m a dirty hippy can got myself a good mystery ranch pack to help me carry my hammock, my extra hemp clothes, bong, etc. with all the molle I can hang a dream catcher, my pipe, my hemp wick…unreal pack ;)

    • @andrewward6540
      @andrewward6540 2 роки тому +1

      @@millerj.8448 🤣😂🤣That was bloody funny mate.😂

    • @andrewward6540
      @andrewward6540 2 роки тому +3

      I can just hear the Cartman voiceover: "No good dirty Goddam hippies!". 😂😂😂

  • @larryterry7874
    @larryterry7874 3 роки тому +2

    Love your videos . you all very calm and relaxed in them. This make them much easier to relate to from this old Marine's view and from a cilivian view I assume. Thank you for your videos and your outstanding work in military service.

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 5 років тому +27

    Interesting choice of gear.
    **You should mention that long-term storage of any sleeping bag or puffy clothes means letting them lay FULLY open and UNcompresed. Otherwise loft (thickness) and therefore insulative value will be lost when stored compressed. Most good sleeping bags come with a large storage bag of about a 10 gallon size.
    You had a lot of First Aid gear. But the BEST First Aid preparation to have is training and more training.
    Just speaking as an EMT/Ski Patroller.

  • @caseybrown5183
    @caseybrown5183 6 років тому +30

    Old CDs can be free signal mirrors, if repurposed from an NCO's drawer, where they have sat unused for 6 years.

  • @shelliinthewild
    @shelliinthewild 3 роки тому +1

    I’m probably not your subscriber base, but “I love you” wins me over every time.

  • @roberthenson8610
    @roberthenson8610 3 роки тому +15

    I spent my 8yrs in the 1st506 and made so many jumps when going light we still weighed in at around 60lbs if gear but never regret a moment of it CURRAHEE

  • @LtNoogie673
    @LtNoogie673 6 років тому +48

    That last butt slap was ok, Jumpmaster!

  • @HeyLookAZebra
    @HeyLookAZebra 6 років тому +367

    When you are going to dads for the weekend but mom makes you take all your clothes with you to airsoft so he can pick you up after

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +119

      *sobs*

    • @iluvmym4
      @iluvmym4 6 років тому +43

      iZebz my dad went out for a pack of cigarettes in 1989
      Never came back

    • @VooDooDaddy46
      @VooDooDaddy46 6 років тому +4

      "...to airsoft so he can pick you up after...? EXACTLY!

    • @sfcrmsa
      @sfcrmsa 6 років тому +4

      I left the day after Christmas, 1985.

    • @jonbassett8023
      @jonbassett8023 6 років тому

      HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @GunBigotHater
    @GunBigotHater 2 роки тому +6

    I’m a veteran, but the Navy didn’t teach us about such things. If there is a time we need to rough it, this is useful info.
    When you’re avoiding contact of large numbers of invaders, knowing how to break the surface in water burning with fuel oil, isn’t all that helpful. I appreciate your taking the time to show us these things.

  • @jasonjoseph3975
    @jasonjoseph3975 2 роки тому

    Glad to see I already carry a lot of the items you've showed, but my bag is always evolving.

  • @bdcochran01
    @bdcochran01 5 років тому +56

    Years ago, when I represented a different pack mfg., I purchased Tactical Tailor 3 day packs for myself. 40 years ago, I was hoofing through central, southern and eastern Asia. My pack weighed 19 pounds and I ate locally. Thereafter, for years, my situation in the US was that I would carry sealed and locked down duffel bags with gear in the car and an empty pack. In an urban setting, I would have to go to ground or underground if shtf and take the time to assess what specific gear I would need to put in my pack and also change clothes. It is nice to have a go bag at home or ready to go, but I simply could not use that approach. Now, I am at a stage that I am old enough to be your grandfather. Can't do miles with a 40 pound pack.

  • @nicholasflamel1
    @nicholasflamel1 6 років тому +39

    came for the knowledge stayed for the comments!

  • @josemedina9161
    @josemedina9161 Рік тому

    It’s amazing how much growth you’ve shown over the past few years. No home but I strive to be like you one day.

  • @romyhill8956
    @romyhill8956 2 роки тому

    CBRN Guy here. Couldn't be more proud and impressed.

  • @irishlads33
    @irishlads33 6 років тому +72

    Garand has brought out the weirdest and most funny shit in this community I love it

    • @Anonymous8421
      @Anonymous8421 6 років тому +2

      Psst, /k/ has been around a lot longer than GT has

    • @ColonizerChan
      @ColonizerChan 5 років тому

      It’s because /k/ comes here on occasion

  • @Hydra70964
    @Hydra70964 6 років тому +43

    It would be great if Garrand was actually an extreme air soft guy that somehow pulled this stuff off

    • @GarandThumb
      @GarandThumb  6 років тому +41

      TheFarmdawg lol bruh dont tell anybody

    • @zibingotaeam3716
      @zibingotaeam3716 6 років тому +5

      TheFarmdawg Wait, I'm not on Polenar Tactical's channel?

    • @kinectman
      @kinectman 6 років тому +4

      Legit, those dudes have no clue. Saw their two man room clearing video and it was horrendous and filled with mistakes. What do you expect without the guidance of the PAPA himself?

  • @thebnbaldwin
    @thebnbaldwin Рік тому

    Thanks. Helps me thinking about my SHTF go bag. Love the humor! Thank you for your service.

  • @journeyfurthur6396
    @journeyfurthur6396 2 роки тому

    dude, really loving your videos. I've been to quite a few channels but you're the best lol - the sarcasm, and of course content is awesome. appreciate you

  • @Timmy_Turner
    @Timmy_Turner 6 років тому +387

    My prostate was throbbing the second i saw this new video

  • @haramaschabrasir8662
    @haramaschabrasir8662 5 років тому +24

    That "I love you" at the end I'm fainting

  • @macmann3902
    @macmann3902 4 роки тому +20

    My Mom says I'm the best French kisser... Now I'm going back to my tactical assault safe room... the basement! Ahahaha!!!

    • @ChatGPT1111
      @ChatGPT1111 3 роки тому +1

      Mac Mann the basement is anticlimatic to the mom kissing

  • @sebastianmazurkiewicz1601
    @sebastianmazurkiewicz1601 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all films you have done, Marines.

  • @ahhhyesss69ing
    @ahhhyesss69ing 6 років тому +36

    You forgot about the most import, greatest piece of equipment that the gods have ever gifted us.. The Woobie

    • @Milkman3572000
      @Milkman3572000 6 років тому +3

      Woobie = 9mm handgun? Soft, cute, but not good for much?

    • @mattipps
      @mattipps 5 років тому

      Moishe McShekelberg 9000 lol haha

  • @bmfallon19
    @bmfallon19 5 років тому +37

    When you're on a jump and you slap your buddies' 4th point of contact on "sound off for equipment check" too hard...and they look back and just kind of smile. Yep. Unless it's thursday.

  • @cr0wb0t27
    @cr0wb0t27 2 роки тому +4

    I love your content so much because you always clarify that there is more than one way to skin a deer. My LRRP 3 day bag kit is set up completely different from something that would be used in more Urban or clandestine environments (those are mainly used when I am at CAGTF/MOUNT). You would think that is obvious, but from what I have encountered from different training exercises, people do alot of dumb shit.

  • @ollylewin
    @ollylewin 4 роки тому

    Just subbed. 2020 just got rough so I'm here to learn as much as possible. Got a lot of watching to do! Thanks for the videos.

  • @YourGramasRusticAnus
    @YourGramasRusticAnus 6 років тому +74

    I slapped my own butt and kinda liked it...so I hit the subscribe button

  • @ApexMining
    @ApexMining 6 років тому +38

    "If you dont have a Leatherman, you're wrong." Hahaha!

  • @deleteman900
    @deleteman900 2 роки тому +1

    I hope this information is never useful to me, but it was definitely very informative and well put together! Kudos to you, good sir!

  • @Bearj64
    @Bearj64 2 роки тому +1

    Underrated items are clear trash bags, field expedient poncho, and you can use them in a few different ways to get water i.e. tying them to a green plant, digging a hole and putting them over it etc.. they have a ton of other uses as well

  • @John-ny1ui
    @John-ny1ui 6 років тому +110

    Me: Hello are you interested in joining my religion?
    Person: Look man get away from me i'm just trying to get to work
    Me: *forcibly shows garand thumb video*
    Person: I'm interested

    • @tkout
      @tkout 6 років тому +2

      John Havel LMAO

    • @JukentheBox
      @JukentheBox 6 років тому

      *shoves garand thumb video down throat*
      FTFY

  • @bartwhite5768
    @bartwhite5768 6 років тому +25

    ALL YOU NEED
    1.WOOBIE
    2.COPE LC
    3.KBAR
    AND MOST IMPORTANT CHUCKS AND BIG DADDY'S FLANNEL

  • @calebnader6941
    @calebnader6941 4 роки тому

    This is the only channel that I hit the LIKE button before the video even starts.

  • @gusjeazer
    @gusjeazer 2 роки тому +10

    An air mattress or something similar is essential in cold-ish weather. It works well with a quilt (to save space and weight, and to not feel trapped in a sack in hostile territory).
    Goodnight when you carry an extreme weather sleeping bag, but sleep directly on the ground. You'll freeze even at moderate temperatures.
    A bivvy bag or poncho+liner is also quicker and less noticable than a tarp.
    Also have anti diarrhea medication and water purification (filter and/or tablets).
    Some caffeine or pre-work out powder, sportsdrink powder.
    And off course a water bladder, you probably pack that outside the pack, so you have it on you when not wearing the pack.
    For underwear, wear synthetic or merino wool. No cotton.
    Carrying extra underwear isn't absolutely essential in a 3day pack, socks are. It might be a good plan to pack a regular underpants and wear a thermal in slightly colder temperatures. Switch when temperature will likely go up.
    Great video.

    • @thegeth4293
      @thegeth4293 Рік тому

      Bring underwear dude, dont be gross

    • @FellsApprentice
      @FellsApprentice Рік тому

      Personally, I've found that in extremely cold temperatures, the air contracts and actually deflates the air mattress, now I use a foam one instead.

  • @850pioneer
    @850pioneer 6 років тому +9

    Been in the British Army for 25 years. Still serving. Thanks for the gear reviews.

    • @TheSlayer.
      @TheSlayer. Рік тому

      You still serving??

    • @heyythatsprettygood8763
      @heyythatsprettygood8763 Рік тому

      @@TheSlayer. #1: was wondering the same thing
      #2 a question for you, Slayer… what is the best song to listen to while one rips and tears?

  • @thegungorillas1955
    @thegungorillas1955 6 років тому +10

    I was freakin' rolling this entire video. "Look cool guys... nothing else matters."

  • @rogerleo2006
    @rogerleo2006 4 роки тому

    I purchased this pack because of GarandThumb and wow this this is a amazing pack. Its so comfortable even for me being a pretty big guy.

  • @marcbergeron445
    @marcbergeron445 2 роки тому +1

    Hi man!! Not only your videos are very interesting and efficient, but very funny too!! Thank you very much!! Super helpful!!🤘😄

  • @tjbach8213
    @tjbach8213 6 років тому +49

    nice now i know what to buy with my moms credit card when I larp. Thanks dad! I know you aren't my actual dad, but my real one wont talk to me anymore

    • @tjbach8213
      @tjbach8213 6 років тому +8

      that i love you was just what i needed

  • @moshedayan9049
    @moshedayan9049 6 років тому +199

    Go bag time
    Here in Florida
    Mosquito net
    Bug spray
    Extra mosquito net
    Mosquito head covers
    More bug repellent
    Gatorade

    • @CircaSriYak
      @CircaSriYak 6 років тому +41

      missing: plane ticket to literally anywhere but Florida

    • @kalikasurf
      @kalikasurf 6 років тому +27

      Moshe Dayan meth and wife beaters as bartering material.

    • @xSluggySlugworthx
      @xSluggySlugworthx 6 років тому +14

      + Shotgun for the gators, large mosquitoes and escaped killer clowns...

    • @grunt1807
      @grunt1807 6 років тому

      Was gonna say the same. Mosquito net, head net, and repellent are a must have here in Florida.

    • @davidli3582
      @davidli3582 6 років тому +5

      Hammock so you don't get eaten alive by fire ants.

  • @maurice3464
    @maurice3464 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Man! Learned one thing here. Lights in the First Aid kit!

  • @arctodussimus6198
    @arctodussimus6198 3 роки тому +1

    This vid subscribed me.
    Old Corp here, we had the 782 gear. I carried nine extra mags on all my missions.
    Baby wipes yes. When I was in Norway, I had to convert my skivies into toilet paper.
    One more thing, we don’t drink the blood of our enemies, we use it to water the lawn.
    Semper Fi

  • @tedc6504
    @tedc6504 6 років тому +6

    Thanks! I appreciate the 15% discount, and the intro to the best packs I've seen, without going military issue. Got one for my wife and the larger one for myself.

  • @81hewp
    @81hewp 6 років тому +135

    My girl A.L.I.C.E. Is gonna get jealous....

    • @whomagoose6897
      @whomagoose6897 5 років тому +12

      M.O.L.L.E is the girl that let's your stick what ever you want, where ever you want. A.L.I.C.E. is the girl that lets you put your junk only where A.L.I.C.E allows. Besides A.L.I.C.E is into metal clips, may be too kinky for some.

    • @radezakula9262
      @radezakula9262 4 роки тому

      @@whomagoose6897 yes.

  • @kriticalklutz5115
    @kriticalklutz5115 4 роки тому +20

    as a young person home alone in his basement, i feel attacked.

  • @floridahuntsman7915
    @floridahuntsman7915 4 роки тому

    Your ,Go bag set ups ,are really useful and nice .

  • @kdiggity16
    @kdiggity16 6 років тому +23

    New drinking game take a shot every time he says "so"

    • @ChatGPT1111
      @ChatGPT1111 3 роки тому

      Or breaks something he throws on the floor!

    • @livinlawki639
      @livinlawki639 3 роки тому

      30 seconds in im plastered

  • @screameverything
    @screameverything 6 років тому +77

    What can I pack my airsoft BB's in so they don't shake around and give my position away to my dog?

    • @mrlegodude96alt2
      @mrlegodude96alt2 6 років тому +15

      Socks

    • @kalikasurf
      @kalikasurf 6 років тому +7

      First comment that made me laugh out loud in a while. Congrats!

    • @HeadShotPR
      @HeadShotPR 6 років тому +3

      'Cano CM You gonna tactically kill your dog?

    • @kalikasurf
      @kalikasurf 6 років тому +2

      HeadShotPR its called triple tap treats in airsoft..... dogs love treats!!!!

    • @jagerfromgsg945
      @jagerfromgsg945 6 років тому +5

      A midcap.

  • @nine1690
    @nine1690 3 роки тому

    You have such an older brother vibe, it's great

  • @noahjackl2240
    @noahjackl2240 3 роки тому +1

    The CBRN shoutout made me happy. Someone noticed us

  • @mabs9503
    @mabs9503 6 років тому +896

    "If you have a girlfriend." HAHAHAHAHAHA "Which, you guys don't." Wow wtf rude.

  • @maximusjoseppi5904
    @maximusjoseppi5904 6 років тому +68

    If I had a go bag, I'd put you in it and deploy you when it was go time.... Or if some bum touching was in order

  • @justsomeguy3931
    @justsomeguy3931 3 роки тому +5

    Great advice about backpacks and how to run them with these videos. I appreciate it, thanks. How would you pack a civilian EDC self-defense backpack? One meant to not look militarized (camo colors, mollee straps, etc.), but still be an effective tool (bullet proof plate to use as a shield, 1st aid kit, etc.), the kind people who go for the "grey man" approach would use when they want to be prepared, but look like every other sheeple walking around. That should cover the civilian scale of this topic
    The only other question I can imagine is covering how to pack a ruck you're going to do a HALO jump with, or make a covert SCUBA infiltration like the commercials they always show on TV, etc. That should cover the military scale on this topic. All the videos you shared seem to focus on ground based movement
    An entire video on hydration systems and or armor plates in backpacks would also be cool

  • @Jedi_Obi-Wan
    @Jedi_Obi-Wan 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks GT. Can you do a video specific to an urban go set-up?
    I am extremely interested in a SHTF stateside scenario set-up.
    Thanks for all the knowledge you impart on us non military subscribers.
    Keep up the good work and GOD bless.