Which Top for Which Scenario?
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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I'm glad you made a video on this. Too many dudes forget that modern special forces aren't really rolling around in the dirt like the grunts.
Finally somebody advocated for Rothco instead of just shitting on it
The things i have gotten from them were always made well
The stuff I have bought from them hasn’t given me any problems.
Just a thought you can get shirts marketed for fishing that are light weight and not durable but they include a hood and mask to keep the sun off you. I'll basically wear them everyday in Texas because I don't tend to burn in them. Just something to think about for those hot days
Saved my bacon during trucking training in July…south Texas.
Thanks Bro!!!
I really enjoy these type of videos, the why behind gear choices matters greatly
At the immediate end of the gwot there was lots of awesome surplus dumped on the market. I bought two Crye Precision field tops for 24 dollars each. Both new and slightly different, one gen2 and one army custom field top. I generally like them more than combat shirts for the same obvious reasons. I miss those days. I got so much super expensive clothing and gear for pennies on the dollar. A multicam mystery ranch pack 4000 cubic inch for under 200 dollars new. Good luck finding that sorta deal today. I also picked up a bunch of clothes by Beyond Clothing and Wild things tactical.
Woodland iba and acus goes hard. I remember when people said the hurt locker wasn’t realistic because of the mixed camo patterns
I wear a standard issue tshirt with whatever band of my choosing on it 😂
Preferably of the goregrind and slam varieties
I always appreciate the opinion and experience of someone who has actually used this gear in real world applications. Randall I especially respect your opinion since you’re originally from the Gulfcoast and understand the humidity here. Thanks for a great video.
I mainly have combat tops. The ACU/OCP field jackets I've used while I was in, have almost all been destroyed from field use, but for some reason my combat tops are still good to go.
There also was a winter weight and summer weight BDU tops and trousers.
For civilian uses fishing shirts are great for sun protection bought a few from market place for cheap last year Columbia field and stream their vented on the back
My first tour (OIF 2.5-3.5) I had an IBA with DCUs. Unlike the IOTV, they were not designed with tall people sizes.
So I actually made use of my belly pockets, because IBA left them exposed.
This is an awesome video, I have no idea about the “uniform” side of things so any information is a good thing for me.
Good stuff! I prefer standard blouse/ field tops up here besides right now, though the Ripstop tops ventilate nicely compared to the twill blend ones. Got one combat top in the other pattern I run, it's alright, definitely only for when running armor.
Choosing the right Tool for the Task...
Always wondered the difference between field tops and combat shirts. This was a great video to help me understand the differences. Thank you! 😁
All great insights from real world experiences! Thanks. Just another Light Infantry grunt 031 type! Peace Be The Journey!
Solangec shirt. Shimano fishing shorts. North face many outdoors companies have equivalent but easy to find cheap brands on clearance end of summer
Field Blouse, Combat Shirt, and Tactical Rugby Shirt : I Myself, John Rodriguez, own several Raider Modification Cammie Blouses, Combat Shirts ,and even ( for Now, until I buy more) 2 Tactical Rugby Shirts . Mission Dependent , I switch up tops , and, even keep 2 Combat Shirts in pristine condition as " Church Battle Dress" , featuring a U.S. 🇺🇲🇺🇸 and ✝️☦️ Velcro Patches ,for Sunday Mass. Great Video, " Grunt Proof".
I have a chinesium combat top from Tactical World Store. Its actually pretty comfortable. Its probably not the best quality compared to other brands but it seems to work okay from what I can tell so far. Mine can partially unzip at the front too. When i baught it, it came in a bag with all chinese writing on it and a picture of what is quite obviously a P.L.A. soldier. He's even got a QZB-95. I definitely do need to get myself some more clothing like this. Ive only got one set of this kind of clothing so far.
So I spent time in Iraq, wearing heavy gear. NowI am almost 68 and need to get in shape. I agree with your guidelines and want to know just what someone at my age should do to prepare for what's coming.
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You should be good with those issued Massif combat shirts in the realm of FR. They are completely FR to include the body wicking material. Also, I love the cut neck. I couldn't stand the massif neck line on the ACS and thought the V2 with a quarter zip was considerably more comfortable.
I got my fair share of combat, and BDU blouse tops, solid video.
I like to use a combat shirt in conjunction with a sleeveless field top. If it's getting warm then I pull off the sleeveless field top and air out. If it gets cooler out, I put it back on. Is it a perfect answer? No, but it works for me. Because it's sleeveless it rolls up nice and tight and doesn't take up much space. The wicking from the combat shirt is nice and it feels like a normal undershirt when wearing it with the sleeveless.
I am a big fan of the Greek Lizard pattern shirts. Also love the German stuff as a go to. I cut the sleeves and hoods off their field jackets. Great multi season outer layer. Best pit vents ever. Not really a shirt though.
For a combat shirt I think the British UBACS on the surplus market are a steal for 30 bucks...the arm padding is -thick-. Mine are their MTP camo pattern that is very close to MultiCam/OCP.
Ok i want to throw this idea out since its a newer video, to vets whove "been there"
The torso of the CS isnt durable, but a full FS is kinda bulky to try and pack out to a cop/op situation where you might doff your armor... so... field-shirt vest? No sleeves, so maybe do quad torso pockets like the old field jacket, and maybe add an inside button pattern for a FJ-type insulation layer?
Tell me if its terrible or brilliant, becuase I really dont know 😅
Combat top- summer
BDU top - fall/winter
Also depends on terrain and environment like you explained
I still have my desert MARPAT frog combat shirt and BDU shirt as well as the same in M81 woodland... I make sure to have both styles in whichever camo I use...
I got myself a set of Rhodesian Brushstroke pants and top. The field top I got is insanely durable and I prefer it a lot, I got some of my friends who are “tacticool” that don’t like my set up (being a chest rig, the brushstroke uniform, boonie, and a pack) cause its not “high speed low drag” like theres, but they can shove it, they are still in the phase of looking like operators rather than practicality for their situation and area 😂
Love the tiger stripe
Dickies brand cotton ripstop work shirts in green are about perfect i find.
Proper sells an almost identical shirt you refer to at 14:45
I was about to say the same thing. I picked one up for 10$ on marketplace and that shirt is awesome for outdoor stuff in this Texas summer heat.
Boogaloo Boys got it right, proper gear for CW 2.0 = Hawaiian print button down shirt with camo pants.
Great Vid, I just watch ed vid WTH a guy raking the pockets off his body and sewing them to the sleeves. He seems cool probably do some for you but really liking your channel. Live your attitude
Great vid very informative !
Good info, Randle. What kind of ticks do you have where pyrethrin did nothing for you?
Thanks man, great info!
Great content thanks Randall!
Thanks, that was very informative
Combat shirts are great for Mountain biking . 🇺🇸
I'm a fan of the IHWCUs, yeah they're not as durable as the standard stuff but not by much. For some reason they fit better on me, haven't checked to see if they made them a different cut but I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
I like the Massif combat tops too, but the sleeves on mine don't breath so its barely better than a wash vs the IHWCU field top.
Good video thankyou for your service
Whatever the weather dictates.
Great info!!!👍🏻
Condor makes a decent combat shirt.
They dont make that specific model anymore but i just found out that they still making the 520 wich is basically the same so hell yeah
I really liked Outdoor Research's Astroman, it's a bit pricey but it is a bit more durable than your average sun shirt, it looks great, and it has a lot of breathability and flexibility. But now that I'm riding motorcycles again, I'm trying to stay clear of poly clothing. Yeah it's a shirt but I've seen enough accidents to know you can't fuck around with bad clothing. If you have any recommendations on hot weather tops that are rugged besides the Helikon, I'd appreciate suggestions Randall!
Not many field tops in the navy
Or us mil in general nowadays 😉
Considerations for when to wear fire retardant clothing?
Trousers up next, or pants 😁
Dude, combat shirts are fantastic for day stuff in the summer only. But they aren’t durable. Especially the Velcro sleeves, Those neck tops sucked ass. Went through so many as a door gunner in AFG in ‘16. If you’re going to be outside at night definitely taking the field shirt.
the one that doesn't get you killed
Combat shirts are good to lift in too
Point for new players, if you get a good quality combat shirt, they should all be 'no drop - no melt'.
How do you feel about raid mod?