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Man, wasn't quick enough on the estay store. Did try to pull trigger on the survival Lilly knife. But estay decides to make me go through their bull crap. And time I got done it was gone. Lol
Love the videos keep up the good work!!!! I do have a question how would you teach someone that has a handicap?? I am 53 yrs old and have had 4 strokes but I still love the outdoors. I'm still weak on my right side but I'm a fighter. I still love to fish and camp and pretty much anything outdoors. Any kind of tips would be greatly appreciated. Once again love the videos and yes I get notifications Everytime you drop a video!!!!
The US military stopped including Tabasco bottles in MREs in 2011 for plastic packets to reduce weight and cost. In 2019, the military switched back to glass bottles after the company that produced the packets stopped making them. In February 2022, the military also approved "powdered Tabasco" for next generation MREs because it's lighter and cheaper.
In 1990, the military made the decision to add the fan favorite 1/8-ounce Tabasco bottles to MREs until they were retired in favor of the packets in 2011.
Old Corps here. Served from 65 thru 69. Marine field gear,782, was horrible. Crap left over from the Korean War and back packs from WW2. C-Rats were in cans which only added to the weight you were humping. I did my tour in Nam, I was a Marine Scout Dog Handler, serving in the First MarDiv. The supply system had completely broken in the field. Never enough socks, jungle fatigues or food. Absolutely disgraceful logistical failure. I was lucky. My first dog, Fritz, was wounded and I and my dog was flown down to Saigon to the Army War dog hospital for 4 weeks for surgery and rehab. Met a bunch of Army Handlers. They outfitted me with army gear from head to toe. I was in heaven. When I flew back to DaNang and reported back our compound I was the envy of my unit. In closing, I found it absolutely tragic how the Marine Corp let down it’s young Marines regarding gear and logistics failures. If your asking a young man to daily put his life on the line, you should have the decency to take care of him in the field. No excuses! Discharged in June of 69 after four years. Went to college, earned two degrees and got on with my life. Had a great business career and retired in 2013. Met some great guys in the Marines, unforgettable adventures with memories that last a lifetime. Semper Fi.
Bro , you are absolutly correct in not discusing tactics. If Somebody really wants to know about tactics they should enlist in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi!!! Corporal
Excellent installment. I was in a medical company, so I didn't use my shelter half much at all. It received the most use when I was in BT. We laid out the shelter half, put the pad down on one side, took the blanket and covered the whole square section of the canvas, folded the ends in, folded the one half over the other, and rolled it up. We attached it to the bottom of the ALICE pack through the bottom straps. One memorable night had us getting to our bivouac site after going for about 20 hours nonstop. I took my bedroll out, opened it up all the way, laid on the pad side, pullet the blanket/canvas side over me and went to sleep. I was totally covered but I'm still glad it didn't rain that night lol. It felt like I was immediately shaken awake by my platoon sergeant, but six hours had passed. I was grateful for the extra rest. I very much enjoy your videos and the blast of nostalgia I get from them. I'm sorta scared to look at your Etsy store bc I already have enough gear, and may be tempted to buy more lol (I'll still check it out).
@@papabear1333 Pure silicone RTV mixed very well with naphtha can be sprayed, brushed or soaked into nearly any fabric for permanent waterproofing. Just let it openly dry for at least 24 hours to get rid of the odor. It works extremely well.
Each week, on Sunday morning, I go to UA-cam and look for your video. If I don't see it, I search for it. Guess what? I always find it. I don't understand your subscribers who give the excuse "I wasn't notified". Good work once again.
Dude this is great. So many memories of USMC field ops, and all the same gear. I never could solve the problem of at least 3 or 4 shoulder straps; flak, deuce gear, pack, and a weapon sling.. Toss the 81mm barrel on top of the ruck and you are guaranteed to have numb fingers. Good times. Great content, thanks for posting.
In 1997 (Depending on The Month) I was Either Still Stationed (Assigned) to ROK or Stationed at Ft Belvoir Va. US Army here , and Yea We pretty much had all the same Gear, Weapon and Uniform as you are showing. Super Awesome Vid Btw. Thanks for the hard work put into it. Much appreciated. Above the Best ⭐️⭐️🌟
Mate from England, don’t pay attention to the knockers. There sat at home with a keyboard… We all did our thing in our own regiments at the time with what they gave us and we cracked on … We saw you yanks in Germany .. we took the piss because you had all the best gear (but no idea 😊) and were envious. But always in a respectful way mate which was reciprocated. Enjoy your videos mate ….. Do what you do 🫡🏴🇺🇸
‘89-‘93 Loved that little bottle of Tabasco sauce ! It was Heaven on earth. My favorite MRE was the beef stew w Tabasco sauce, 2nd was the pork Pattie with crackers - cheese- and Tabasco sauce, 3rd was spaghetti with Tabasco sauce, and the rest were choked down or traded. Everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE except me threw away the fruitcake, and when they found out I actually liked them I ended up with an MRE box full of fruitcakes. Can’t help you with when they stopped putting the Tabasco sauce in, your time was after mine. Looks like the cuisine changed slightly as well. I also liked the freeze dried coffee packs as well. My shelter half’s aren’t in near as good of shape as yours are, but they still do the job. Wishing I could find the real deal poncho liners, need 2 of them. Awesome video Corporal. Thanks
When I was in the Boy Scouts in the late-50s/early-60s, our troop camped w/ US surplus shelter halves - each tentmate brought one-half to camp - they were great for that era…
Born in 1954, my Dad was in the US Army during WWII. He brought home the identical surplus tent, 2 halves, in which I spent many nights camping out in the back yard as a kid. It brings back some good memories. Thanks Corporal!
@@CallEmAsISeeEm I'm older than dirt so... When I was a kid, my grandfather gave us a tent he brought back from WW1. It was white canvas, w/ short walls, around 3 feet tall and a pitched roof. It looked identical to photos I've seen of American Civil War tents. It was extreme duty! We had it up 24/7 for several years without any deterioration... until my oldest brother confiscated it and took it to his house. I never saw it again after that. Having said all that, we used it at least every weekend and often between. In the summers, we were in it all summer long. It didn't go to waste! I have a lifetime of good memories from it.
@@RenzieCat Reminds me of this... Wife texted her husband... "I saw a coyote going to work this morning." Husband replied... "How did you know he was going to work?"
Served from '02 to '08. Drew a case of MREs for the last FTX I did (January '08 perhaps?). Each MRE still had a mini bottle of Tabasco, but every single bottle was empty. I was furious and I think that led to me refusing to re-enlist.
I have absolutely no Military experience at all, so I really can't comment on all of your military gear. But, military issue gear has got to be the best of the best for all kinds of situations. I appreciate your service to your country. Excellent video.
Great video. I was not in the military but Ive always loved the gear. Its getting harder to come by today with the surplus stores disappearing & everything moving to online sales. Thanks Corpl
Good vid man. When I compare the shelters you guys had with the poncho shelters we had in the British Army, it might be cosier but it looks like a lot of gear to set up. With some practice, we could be under cover within 90 seconds or less: Poncho, 2 bungees & I used to keep 6 pegs in my roll. Always had 550 on the corner loops anyway, so wound the peg, into the ground, fast & easy. Brit Compo Rations were tinned back then. Heavy but tasty though. Much better that the flat pack meals of today but weight was an issue for sure. So we used to carry our own add-ons as you probably did too. I'd still prefer the poncho/tarp approach to the 2 Man Shelter myself but then again, these days & prefer a hammock to a tent. LOL Semper Fi from a Limey & keep your chin up feller 👍
I was in the Corps 89-93 and I remember the dehydrated pork and beef patty and dehydrated fruit. MRE's 29:48 have came a long way since then. Semper Fi!!!
Really glad I ran a cross your channel. I was born too late. I have a huge fondness for the 90's early 00's militaria. Grew up admiring the gulf and gwot marines and soldiers. Always loved surplus. Have a couple buddies in the same boat. Big in outdoors and collecting gear to do more using the gear the old guys used. Thanks for the content!
I was in Okinawa in 87 and we didn't even use shelter halves it was so hot and humid. Almost all of that gear looks like the same stuff we were using then.
Always enjoy your stuff. Don't ever change your path only sometimes your direction. Been watching with my youngest boy of 4 boys. It's clock work. Sunday's are ..... first God second ..... our man Corporals Corner!! You got me into Bushcraft. Still doing it here in Ohio!!! Thanks Brother. Same Gen as you...
Tobasco is back! Usually in white packets, about the size of a ketchup packet, some of them are in little plastic bottles similar to the old glass ones.
Nice video! I was in the Dutch army in 1997 till 2000. Some stuff you showed or told are very recognisable. I just collected my old gear together for fun and to show it my teenager kids. Even found the 20 kg bulletproof vest I used. I used a different tent. It was a POS (you can find some video about it on YT). It was heavy and unpractical, so we end up using the poncho als tarp instead. Fun to collect this stuff. Makes me feel nostalgic
Hi from Over the pond, where the peasants are revolting right now! I joined in 1972 and I can tell you your portrayal of yesteryear is hi tech compared to what we had back then... No wonder I have arthritis in my spine and knees.. Enjoyed the vid.. Thanks and keep safe mate.
I saw a video here on UA-cam where a guy got his Vietnam issued helmet back because his son tracked it down in England from a reenactor. The liner still had his name written on it. There's another video online where a guy found his grandfather's issued M1 Garand from WW2 using the original inventory and issue paperwork. He gave his dad that rifle on video.
Civil war infantry had white canvas shelter halves without the triangular ends. They buttoned up at the top. Triangular ends were brought in about 1888. Growing up in the 70s we had access to WWII field gear for scouts, etc. Although scouts discouraged using military equipment (even wwii era). I was in ROTC 86-89. Joined the NAVY. Then was sent ashore during ODS (language skills) I was only able to use the equipment you used today during my ROTC time. All the rest of my time ashore I had to beg/ borrow from Brits, and during Kosovo Germans. So mixing and matching is a pretty natural thing for me when I have to go out. Thanks. The MRE brought back memories too.
Thank you so much for posting this, it brought back so many memories. As for when Tabasco sauce was still in MRE’s. The last I saw of them was in August of 2000. I used to love to put that in the Mexican rice. I was not a Chilli Mac kind of guy. My favorite MRE was the chicken and salsa. I actually liked the veggie crackers and forgot all about the jalapenos and cheese spread. I put it on the crackers, I remember most of my MRE’s had either skittles, or short bread cookies for candy. The pound cake was decent too and that is another item I forgot about.
Been in the Seabee’s since ‘03. Seems like we got all your old gear when the Corps upgraded! We did adopt the TCOP tent, thankfully, versus the shelter halves. But pretty much all that gear you sported in ‘97 was my issue in 2003. We had the MTV, not the flak vest though. We also had the M16 A1’s that were fully automatic vs your A2 with the 3 round burst. Mostly because we did not have machine guns at the squad level. We only had them in static defensive positions or vehicle mounted (240b, M2, MK19). Good video!
First! Another excellent vid. Man, you really nail the 90s in those military gear videos. Have you ever thought about going on one of those survival shows? You and those Meals Rejected by Everybody....
Inspiration has struck, THANK YOU. We are finishing up 72 hour kits to be kept at school with our young-un's. Emergency kits are encouraged by the Dep Ed (Department of Education) in the Philippines. Quality MREs are difficult to obtain here. We did find Hormel chili, both with and without beans at S&R Wholesale. I am now thinking cook some elbow macaroni, add a can of the chili w/no beans and top with pimiento Cheez Whiz for those who desire it. Yes, we know that Cheez Whiz is NOT health food but it is on of those products that our youngsters ask for. It is in the kits for use on crackers so why not simply place a larger size jar in the kit. I believe we have a new camp meal that will be a winner!
I still have a case of 1st Gen MREs, and like the ark of the covenant, it is best not to open it. Welcome to the 1980s army where you sleep in a tent from the Civil War. The boots destroyed your feet, and you received a clothing allowance about equal to a pair of socks every other year.
Cool review. I would, though, consider telling folks about near ambush vs far ambush thoughts. Near ambush you HAVE TO RUSH the threat. We've seen the horrific sense like from New Zealand church shutting were a ton of folks were killed bunched together in one side of the hall. Scenes like that happen so so many times now a days. In NZ, one person rushed the gunmen and almost made it. Imagine if everyone did that. The lost of life would have been much much less. Yes, every instinct will tell you to not do that. But for near ambushes, its your only chance. Semper Fi
Did you know that the fuel tablets? In the UK. Can now get you up to 2 years in prison. For just possessing them. Because it turns out you can make explosives out of them. I've noticed that the old gear certainly lasts a lot longer. I've got kit made in the 60s.50s and 40s Our club has a 1940s Tent? Used by the US infantry. We used to use it as a store's tent. It's the one with the little window in the door Flap I'd used it in some pretty bad weather and it never leak. at all
That's some crazy shite! I've got some old friends in the UK from my military days. They say it's really getting ridiculous with all the crazy restrictions there; in Australia as well. We don't like being defenseless here. Best Wishes.
I don't get it. I have yet to not be notified. Love watching your videos. As soon as I beat this cancer and get my back fixed I'm going to get back out in the woods myself. Thanks for you're dedication and your service. I was in from 82 to 87 and Army airborne. 82nd all the way baby. Most of what you have is exactly what we had then. Great memories. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video. The biggest problem with UA-cam is that they change their rules and make them retroactive so things that you may have done that were OK are suddenly not and they kick you. A lot of the 2A channels are having a tough time now because UA-cam doesn't want them having sponsors for thing like accessories, ammo, etc. Yet the past few weeks, even for videos that have nothing to do with 2A things, I keep getting ads for holsters, body armor, firearm insurance, but heaven forbid someone like Hicock45 or Colion Nior show and talk about those things. The hypocrisy and double standards are ridiculous.
I did misery in the woods as a Boy Scout in the '80's. We used packboard backpacks, canvas shelter-half tents with wooden tent poles and steel tent pegs, and heavy mummy sleeping bags to camp under freezing conditions. I know, I've got multiple Polar Bear badges.
As always a great video You explain how and why On both sides of the coin And I understand why you don't do the things you do Even though you could You don't want to cut your own throat Have a great day and keep these fantastic videos coming
I ate C Rats and MRE in the Army, never understood why the had diagram of a rock or something, then I realized Marines also ate MREs and understood. Crayons in MREs
Hey Corporal Kelly, I have gotten both crushed red pepper and Tabasco in the same case of MRE. There’s no more little glass bottles and it comes in what appears to be the same thing as a ketchup packet. We were typically provided with Texas Pete hot sauce as well in a big bottle, DFAC would provide them. I always fought with my buggy over the coffee and tabasco sauce. We collected it from everyone who would give it up. This was in 2010
Corporal I learned something new today I bought a woobie because of watching your videos and now I know how to use it because of your videos thank you corporal
I did boot I 73 and we ate rats from 47 and 48, no one got sick. I'm on my third shelter 1/2 tent (gave one away) they work really well set up like a Waylen, it gives you more room and warm with a fire out front.
I was in the Marines when we still ate C-Rations. I had purchased some MRE meals and let me tell you. They might be lighter to carry but they suck compared to C-Rations.
Love that old school gear. I do appreciate you for showing some of that on this video. I served in the US Army from 1978-2000. I'm currently have lots of that old school gear that really works great for me in all types of situations. Salute and respect.
Brother, we were using the same gear you have on, in the army in Germany in 1985-86. Although in 1983-84 at Fort Polk, LA, we had the old two piece steel pots instead of the kevlars. Great nostalgia trip 🫡
The seat is the main reason I carry an entrenching tool. It is a great multi purpose piece of gear, but the seat makes it worth its weight in gold when you you have been working hard around camp all day, and it sure as hell beats sitting on the ground
Did not and do not like military camping gear. It’s ridiculously heavy. Personally, I weighed just north of 200 pounds. When I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane I weighed 365 pounds, including weapon, ammo, snivel gear and ‘chute. The parachute was made to handle 300 pounds. One jump, I landed like a ton of bricks and broke my back in two places…and hiked around for two weeks with a full ruck, without complaining, without a medical evaluation. I’m 68 yo, and still paying for that.
In the 1970s one needed to know/find the trooper with the shelter half that matched yours. Either snaps or buttons if you had the half with button holes. That after 25 miles with a 60 lb pack. Fun times.
As a Marine Corps vet, I must tell you that your videos ring true and though there are a few times in my USMC service that I would rather forget, I greatly enjoy your Marine Corps stories. Mainly because you speak the truth. There were tough times, sure, but mainly, you recharge my great pride in my Marine Corps service. Semper Fi, and thanks a million.
Stories about crazier things happening. My dad had a coworker that went fishing at a campground here in Virginia. Lost one of his poles in the lake. My family was scheduled to go to the same campground two weeks later. Dad’s coworker kept ribbing him “While you’re down there see if you can’t find my fishing pole”. It was our third day camping and my father and I went fishing because the weather finally cleared up. Yeahhhhh we fished a rod out. Thinking it would be a hilarious joke, we put the rod on the coworkers front porch with a card saying “You’re welcome” when we came home. Coworker called my father that night and was shocked because it really was the rod he lost….then proceeded to tell my father he could have at least had the decency to clean the rod up before he returned it😂
Lol I carried the same things when I came in 1999 we still had all that stuff till the mid 2000s, only few will know the shelter halves, web gear and the old Vietnam style flack vests. I can still smell the gunnery and marksman ranges watching this video lol. At least you didn't dig a hasty or foxhole lol
God didn’t make the Corporal... the Marines did! You don’t seen to want to accept the fact that your dealing with an expert in bushcraft survival! The Corporal is the best of them. With guns, with knives, with axes, with barbed hooks, with fire, with his bare hands. Trained to ignore pain, the weather. To live off the land. To eat things that would make a billy goat puke! You go after the Corporal you better remember to bring one thing... a good supply of Hefty bags!
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Man, wasn't quick enough on the estay store. Did try to pull trigger on the survival Lilly knife. But estay decides to make me go through their bull crap. And time I got done it was gone. Lol
Love the videos keep up the good work!!!! I do have a question how would you teach someone that has a handicap?? I am 53 yrs old and have had 4 strokes but I still love the outdoors. I'm still weak on my right side but I'm a fighter. I still love to fish and camp and pretty much anything outdoors. Any kind of tips would be greatly appreciated. Once again love the videos and yes I get notifications Everytime you drop a video!!!!
A school for murderers and treacherous a holes.
According to AI 2011 I don't know you Jarhead couldn't find that out yourself
The US military stopped including Tabasco bottles in MREs in 2011 for plastic packets to reduce weight and cost. In 2019, the military switched back to glass bottles after the company that produced the packets stopped making them. In February 2022, the military also approved "powdered Tabasco" for next generation MREs because it's lighter and cheaper.
In 1990, the military made the decision to add the fan favorite 1/8-ounce Tabasco bottles to MREs until they were retired in favor of the packets in 2011.
I read that in the “A Team” narrator voice.🥸🍺🇨🇦🫡🇺🇸🍺
I still have a couple of those little bottles as part of my personal display from my years in the Army as well as my OEF14 deployment.
Probably because of some bunny hugger worried about the trash!
Get the Tabasco packets in rats currently👍
@@kennethkeideljr7523 i posted they were removed in 2011... reread my whole statement lol
Old Corps here. Served from 65 thru 69. Marine field gear,782, was horrible. Crap left over from the Korean War and back packs from WW2. C-Rats were in cans which only added to the weight you were humping. I did my tour in Nam, I was a Marine Scout Dog Handler, serving in the First MarDiv. The supply system had completely broken in the field.
Never enough socks, jungle fatigues or food. Absolutely disgraceful logistical failure.
I was lucky. My first dog, Fritz, was wounded and I and my dog was flown down to Saigon to the Army War dog hospital for 4 weeks for surgery and rehab. Met a bunch of Army Handlers. They outfitted me with army gear from head to toe. I was in heaven. When I flew back to DaNang and reported back our compound I was the envy of my unit.
In closing, I found it absolutely tragic how the Marine Corp let down it’s young Marines regarding gear and logistics failures. If your asking a young man to daily put his life on the line, you should have the decency to take care of him in the field. No excuses!
Discharged in June of 69 after four years. Went to college, earned two degrees and got on with my life. Had a great business career and retired in 2013. Met some great guys in the Marines, unforgettable adventures with memories that last a lifetime. Semper Fi.
It was new to us. In the "70's. Then again we were lucky. We got the very best hand downs from the US Marines.
Bro , you are absolutly correct in not discusing tactics. If Somebody really wants to know about tactics they should enlist in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi!!! Corporal
Had some people ask me to teach them infantry tactics fresh out of Fort benning and I declined lol go join yourself
Thanks for your service
Excellent installment. I was in a medical company, so I didn't use my shelter half much at all. It received the most use when I was in BT. We laid out the shelter half, put the pad down on one side, took the blanket and covered the whole square section of the canvas, folded the ends in, folded the one half over the other, and rolled it up. We attached it to the bottom of the ALICE pack through the bottom straps. One memorable night had us getting to our bivouac site after going for about 20 hours nonstop. I took my bedroll out, opened it up all the way, laid on the pad side, pullet the blanket/canvas side over me and went to sleep. I was totally covered but I'm still glad it didn't rain that night lol. It felt like I was immediately shaken awake by my platoon sergeant, but six hours had passed. I was grateful for the extra rest.
I very much enjoy your videos and the blast of nostalgia I get from them. I'm sorta scared to look at your Etsy store bc I already have enough gear, and may be tempted to buy more lol (I'll still check it out).
I and my Marine brothers used to spray scotch guard waterproof spray on our shelter halves. It worked great. Semper Fi
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When I could find it, I always used it on my field jacket. Like many of us there are places that are mild in the day and not so in the night.
Each week, on Sunday morning, I go to UA-cam and look for your video. If I don't see it, I search for it. Guess what? I always find it. I don't understand your subscribers who give the excuse "I wasn't notified". Good work once again.
Thank you for being the teacher you are. Straight forward, no BS, and practical skills.
Dude this is great. So many memories of USMC field ops, and all the same gear. I never could solve the problem of at least 3 or 4 shoulder straps; flak, deuce gear, pack, and a weapon sling.. Toss the 81mm barrel on top of the ruck and you are guaranteed to have numb fingers. Good times.
Great content, thanks for posting.
In 1997 (Depending on The Month) I was Either Still Stationed (Assigned) to ROK or Stationed at Ft Belvoir Va. US Army here , and Yea We pretty much had all the same Gear, Weapon and Uniform as you are showing. Super Awesome Vid Btw. Thanks for the hard work put into it. Much appreciated. Above the Best ⭐️⭐️🌟
As former army. I love what you are showing. Keep up the awesome work. I now you have a lot of fires in the pot. Just keep it up. God bless.
Mate from England, don’t pay attention to the knockers. There sat at home with a keyboard…
We all did our thing in our own regiments at the time with what they gave us and we cracked on …
We saw you yanks in Germany .. we took the piss because you had all the best gear (but no idea 😊) and were envious. But always in a respectful way mate which was reciprocated.
Enjoy your videos mate …..
Do what you do 🫡🏴🇺🇸
‘89-‘93
Loved that little bottle of Tabasco sauce ! It was Heaven on earth.
My favorite MRE was the beef stew w Tabasco sauce,
2nd was the pork Pattie with crackers - cheese- and Tabasco sauce, 3rd was spaghetti with Tabasco sauce, and the rest were choked down or traded.
Everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE except me threw away the fruitcake, and when they found out I actually liked them I ended up with an MRE box full of fruitcakes.
Can’t help you with when they stopped putting the Tabasco sauce in, your time was after mine. Looks like the cuisine changed slightly as well.
I also liked the freeze dried coffee packs as well.
My shelter half’s aren’t in near as good of shape as yours are, but they still do the job. Wishing I could find the real deal poncho liners, need 2 of them.
Awesome video Corporal. Thanks
Ahhhhh the memories of sleeping in the field for weeks on end with the good ole Marine corps gear!
When I was in the Boy Scouts in the late-50s/early-60s, our troop camped w/ US surplus shelter halves - each tentmate brought one-half to camp - they were great for that era…
That kit would be hell for anyone to try to put together today. Kudos, very impressive
Born in 1954, my Dad was in the US Army during WWII. He brought home the identical surplus tent, 2 halves, in which I spent many nights camping out in the back yard as a kid. It brings back some good memories. Thanks Corporal!
@@CallEmAsISeeEm I'm older than dirt so... When I was a kid, my grandfather gave us a tent he brought back from WW1.
It was white canvas, w/ short walls, around 3 feet tall and a pitched roof. It looked identical to photos I've seen of American Civil War tents.
It was extreme duty! We had it up 24/7 for several years without any deterioration... until my oldest brother confiscated it and took it to his house. I never saw it again after that.
Having said all that, we used it at least every weekend and often between. In the summers, we were in it all summer long.
It didn't go to waste!
I have a lifetime of good memories from it.
if ur dad was born in 1954 WW2 had been over fr close 10 years...
@@RenzieCat dude I was born in 1954.
@@RenzieCat Reminds me of this... Wife texted her husband... "I saw a coyote going to work this morning."
Husband replied... "How did you know he was going to work?"
@@RenzieCat My dad, God rest his soul, was born 1914. Sorry for your confusion.
Don't worry, the little tabasco bottles are back in the newer MRE's. If you get your hands on a case there are also newer menus.
Old time memories of Ft Benning GA 1980. DI would get on you for not having a rain trench around the tent.....👍🏻 Thanks Grunt
Served from '02 to '08. Drew a case of MREs for the last FTX I did (January '08 perhaps?). Each MRE still had a mini bottle of Tabasco, but every single bottle was empty. I was furious and I think that led to me refusing to re-enlist.
I have absolutely no Military experience at all, so I really can't comment on all of your military gear. But, military issue gear has got to be the best of the best for all kinds of situations. I appreciate your service to your country. Excellent video.
You brought me back to 1987 when I seved ... take care ...and thank you for the trip ...
Great video. I was not in the military but Ive always loved the gear. Its getting harder to come by today with the surplus stores disappearing & everything moving to online sales. Thanks Corpl
Good vid man.
When I compare the shelters you guys had with the poncho shelters we had in the British Army, it might be cosier but it looks like a lot of gear to set up. With some practice, we could be under cover within 90 seconds or less: Poncho, 2 bungees & I used to keep 6 pegs in my roll. Always had 550 on the corner loops anyway, so wound the peg, into the ground, fast & easy.
Brit Compo Rations were tinned back then. Heavy but tasty though. Much better that the flat pack meals of today but weight was an issue for sure. So we used to carry our own add-ons as you probably did too.
I'd still prefer the poncho/tarp approach to the 2 Man Shelter myself but then again, these days & prefer a hammock to a tent. LOL
Semper Fi from a Limey & keep your chin up feller 👍
THIS! IS CORPORALS CORNER!!!! WELL DONE
Perfect example of military drill…Even 27 years later, he still easily knows how to do this stuff!
I was in the Corps 89-93 and I remember the dehydrated pork and beef patty and dehydrated fruit. MRE's 29:48 have came a long way since then. Semper Fi!!!
The pears and strawberries were king
Really glad I ran a cross your channel. I was born too late. I have a huge fondness for the 90's early 00's militaria. Grew up admiring the gulf and gwot marines and soldiers. Always loved surplus. Have a couple buddies in the same boat. Big in outdoors and collecting gear to do more using the gear the old guys used. Thanks for the content!
I used all that stuff plus we had old sea rations in a can and the actually had cigarettes in them. Army 65-69
Thanks for catching us up on Medium sized dude. Hope he is happy and healthy. Another great camp out. Peace
I was in Okinawa in 87 and we didn't even use shelter halves it was so hot and humid. Almost all of that gear looks like the same stuff we were using then.
Always enjoy your stuff. Don't ever change your path only sometimes your direction. Been watching with my youngest boy of 4 boys. It's clock work. Sunday's are ..... first God second ..... our man Corporals Corner!! You got me into Bushcraft. Still doing it here in Ohio!!! Thanks Brother. Same Gen as you...
The new MRE’s have the mini Tabasco’s again 😊 Just spent a week in the field last month and was pretty happy about the Tabasco.
Ain't seen the new MRE's aka army medic specialist son since back in the early 90's-01
Man you're like the father I never had. Thank you and lovely greetings from Germany!
I can't like twice, but I watched it twice! Awesome, both times! Thanks!
Ha! Just started to watch but had to pause.
I always get a giggle when I read the MRE instructions that say "a rock or something". 😂😂😂😂
@@AMKB01 The "or something" refers to out of date C-Rats. Those antique crackers are as hard as diamonds.
Tobasco is back! Usually in white packets, about the size of a ketchup packet, some of them are in little plastic bottles similar to the old glass ones.
@@jackwilliams4379 That's awesome! It's bad enough that our troops have to eat that crap. Even worse if they actually have to taste it.
Nice video! I was in the Dutch army in 1997 till 2000. Some stuff you showed or told are very recognisable. I just collected my old gear together for fun and to show it my teenager kids. Even found the 20 kg bulletproof vest I used.
I used a different tent. It was a POS (you can find some video about it on YT). It was heavy and unpractical, so we end up using the poncho als tarp instead. Fun to collect this stuff. Makes me feel nostalgic
Hell Yeah, been in since 1990 - still in - miss the old days
was stated in the video that there is room leftover for whatever you need to bring
Hi from Over the pond, where the peasants are revolting right now! I joined in 1972 and I can tell you your portrayal of yesteryear is hi tech compared to what we had back then... No wonder I have arthritis in my spine and knees.. Enjoyed the vid.. Thanks and keep safe mate.
Tried to watch it when it dropped, but got the email as I dropped out of service for a quick scout/dry run with my brother. Thank you for another one.
Tabasco pacets got put in in the teenns, now the bottles are back. I have gotten a few out of some newer MREs I have reviewed on my channel
Thank all the vets for your service we appreciate you god bless yall 🇺🇸 🇺🇲
We still use this equipment here in Brazil, I was in the army last year and except for the helmet and the M-16 it is basically the same gear.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. 1st Cav Infantry 75-78.
I saw a video here on UA-cam where a guy got his Vietnam issued helmet back because his son tracked it down in England from a reenactor. The liner still had his name written on it. There's another video online where a guy found his grandfather's issued M1 Garand from WW2 using the original inventory and issue paperwork. He gave his dad that rifle on video.
USMC here 75-78. Man I slept in many a storm in those shelter halfs. A blast for the past. Thanks Brother.
I work for a food service company and we sell those little bottles of tabasco sauce. I have thought about buying it but there is like 200 in a case.
I don't think you'd have a
problem sell the excess
Great video, I have most of the gear you showed, and then some, i love the old school gear, especially in M81, Woodland.
If you fold the Etool all the way up, it becomes an officer’s seat
I thought it was a field stool?
Thank you to all the vets for there service be safe
for their service
Giving me flashbacks to 1997 when I was in Okinawa and Camp Hansen!
Little Tabasco sauce bottles were reminders of better times.
I recall eating C-Rations first time in boot camp in 1981. I recall seeing MREs 1983. I still have my John Wayne P-38 no joke.
Lol mines on my key ring
❤ thank you Corporal, and thank you so much for your service, Sir. from your friends and allies in europe xx
I joined 9-11-2001.
I still have all this gear
I still use all this gear.
Civil war infantry had white canvas shelter halves without the triangular ends. They buttoned up at the top.
Triangular ends were brought in about 1888.
Growing up in the 70s we had access to WWII field gear for scouts, etc. Although scouts discouraged using military equipment (even wwii era).
I was in ROTC 86-89.
Joined the NAVY.
Then was sent ashore during ODS (language skills) I was only able to use the equipment you used today during my ROTC time. All the rest of my time ashore I had to beg/ borrow from Brits, and during Kosovo Germans. So mixing and matching is a pretty natural thing for me when I have to go out.
Thanks. The MRE brought back memories too.
The can of pound cake we had in the old c-rats was lovingly known as a "chocolate choke roll."
Thank you so much for posting this, it brought back so many memories. As for when Tabasco sauce was still in MRE’s. The last I saw of them was in August of 2000. I used to love to put that in the Mexican rice. I was not a Chilli Mac kind of guy. My favorite MRE was the chicken and salsa. I actually liked the veggie crackers and forgot all about the jalapenos and cheese spread. I put it on the crackers, I remember most of my MRE’s had either skittles, or short bread cookies for candy. The pound cake was decent too and that is another item I forgot about.
Been in the Seabee’s since ‘03. Seems like we got all your old gear when the Corps upgraded! We did adopt the TCOP tent, thankfully, versus the shelter halves. But pretty much all that gear you sported in ‘97 was my issue in 2003. We had the MTV, not the flak vest though. We also had the M16 A1’s that were fully automatic vs your A2 with the 3 round burst. Mostly because we did not have machine guns at the squad level. We only had them in static defensive positions or vehicle mounted (240b, M2, MK19). Good video!
Navy gets everybody's old stuff.
M-14's, M-16's, steel pots, MRE's, 1911's, utility jackets, ....
This video brings me back..also they have brought back the small Tabasco bottles in certain mres. I had come across them on my field exercise in 2023
First! Another excellent vid. Man, you really nail the 90s in those military gear videos. Have you ever thought about going on one of those survival shows?
You and those Meals Rejected by Everybody....
Inspiration has struck, THANK YOU. We are finishing up 72 hour kits to be kept at school with our young-un's. Emergency kits are encouraged by the Dep Ed (Department of Education) in the Philippines. Quality MREs are difficult to obtain here. We did find Hormel chili, both with and without beans at S&R Wholesale. I am now thinking cook some elbow macaroni, add a can of the chili w/no beans and top with pimiento Cheez Whiz for those who desire it. Yes, we know that Cheez Whiz is NOT health food but it is on of those products that our youngsters ask for. It is in the kits for use on crackers so why not simply place a larger size jar in the kit. I believe we have a new camp meal that will be a winner!
I still have a case of 1st Gen MREs, and like the ark of the covenant, it is best not to open it. Welcome to the 1980s army where you sleep in a tent from the Civil War. The boots destroyed your feet, and you received a clothing allowance about equal to a pair of socks every other year.
As soon as you brought out the tent I could smell it. I was never in the military but my Scout troop used surplus tents.
Got to love the exhalation of the mildew, and following cough. Just wondering if I could take the one in the garage out to a safer test zone.
Cool review. I would, though, consider telling folks about near ambush vs far ambush thoughts. Near ambush you HAVE TO RUSH the threat. We've seen the horrific sense like from New Zealand church shutting were a ton of folks were killed bunched together in one side of the hall. Scenes like that happen so so many times now a days. In NZ, one person rushed the gunmen and almost made it. Imagine if everyone did that. The lost of life would have been much much less. Yes, every instinct will tell you to not do that. But for near ambushes, its your only chance. Semper Fi
Did you know that the fuel tablets?
In the UK. Can now get you up to 2 years in prison.
For just possessing them. Because it turns out you can make explosives out of them. I've noticed that the old gear certainly lasts a lot longer. I've got kit made in the 60s.50s and 40s Our club has a 1940s Tent?
Used by the US infantry. We used to use it as a store's tent. It's the one with the little window in the door Flap I'd used it in some pretty bad weather and it never leak.
at all
That's some crazy shite! I've got some old friends in the UK from my military days. They say it's really getting ridiculous with all the crazy restrictions there; in Australia as well. We don't like being defenseless here. Best Wishes.
I don't get it. I have yet to not be notified. Love watching your videos. As soon as I beat this cancer and get my back fixed I'm going to get back out in the woods myself. Thanks for you're dedication and your service. I was in from 82 to 87 and Army airborne. 82nd all the way baby. Most of what you have is exactly what we had then. Great memories. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video. The biggest problem with UA-cam is that they change their rules and make them retroactive so things that you may have done that were OK are suddenly not and they kick you. A lot of the 2A channels are having a tough time now because UA-cam doesn't want them having sponsors for thing like accessories, ammo, etc. Yet the past few weeks, even for videos that have nothing to do with 2A things, I keep getting ads for holsters, body armor, firearm insurance, but heaven forbid someone like Hicock45 or Colion Nior show and talk about those things. The hypocrisy and double standards are ridiculous.
I did misery in the woods as a Boy Scout in the '80's. We used packboard backpacks, canvas shelter-half tents with wooden tent poles and steel tent pegs, and heavy mummy sleeping bags to camp under freezing conditions. I know, I've got multiple Polar Bear badges.
Oh man, this brings back some memories lol
As always a great video You explain how and why On both sides of the coin And I understand why you don't do the things you do Even though you could You don't want to cut your own throat Have a great day and keep these fantastic videos coming
I ate C Rats and MRE in the Army, never understood why the had diagram of a rock or something, then I realized Marines also ate MREs and understood. Crayons in MREs
I still have my dad's Vietnam era canvas tent, stakes, wood poles & inflatable mat. I loved camping in that as a kid.
I remember eating ham slice and the sawdust bar( granola bar)
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The spam slice, haha
Hey Corporal Kelly,
I have gotten both crushed red pepper and Tabasco in the same case of MRE. There’s no more little glass bottles and it comes in what appears to be the same thing as a ketchup packet. We were typically provided with Texas Pete hot sauce as well in a big bottle, DFAC would provide them. I always fought with my buggy over the coffee and tabasco sauce. We collected it from everyone who would give it up. This was in 2010
I bought some mre,s recently and they still put the Tabasco in them
Thank you for your service . And thanks for the awesome content!
we had the tabasco bottles in the canadian mre we used to save them up and trade for american gear in gagetown new brunswick.
Corporal I learned something new today I bought a woobie because of watching your videos and now I know how to use it because of your videos thank you corporal
I did boot I 73 and we ate rats from 47 and 48, no one got sick. I'm on my third shelter 1/2 tent (gave one away) they work really well set up like a Waylen, it gives you more room and warm with a fire out front.
I was in the Marines when we still ate C-Rations. I had purchased some MRE meals and let me tell you. They might be lighter to carry but they suck compared to C-Rations.
Agreed, liked the c-rats better. And the Lucky Strikes were a nice touch. My guys kept me in stale ass cigarettes. LoL
Love that old school gear. I do appreciate you for showing some of that on this video. I served in the US Army from 1978-2000. I'm currently have lots of that old school gear that really works great for me in all types of situations. Salute and respect.
Love it and it is 30 minutes fuck yeah 👍🙌🙌🙌
Thank you so very much and may the Lord richly bless you for your service to our country l appreciate you guys and gals more than l could ever say
“Rock or somthing” always cracked me tf up😂
Oh, the irony……
@@benjaminperez7328must’ve went right over my head, explanation?
Brother, we were using the same gear you have on, in the army in Germany in 1985-86. Although in 1983-84 at Fort Polk, LA, we had the old two piece steel pots instead of the kevlars. Great nostalgia trip 🫡
We'd been happy with some freeze dried taster's choice. He springs this gourmet sh#*!
The seat is the main reason I carry an entrenching tool. It is a great multi purpose piece of gear, but the seat makes it worth its weight in gold when you you have been working hard around camp all day, and it sure as hell beats sitting on the ground
Did not and do not like military camping gear. It’s ridiculously heavy. Personally, I weighed just north of 200 pounds. When I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane I weighed 365 pounds, including weapon, ammo, snivel gear and ‘chute. The parachute was made to handle 300 pounds. One jump, I landed like a ton of bricks and broke my back in two places…and hiked around for two weeks with a full ruck, without complaining, without a medical evaluation. I’m 68 yo, and still paying for that.
In the 1970s one needed to know/find the trooper with the shelter half that matched yours. Either snaps or buttons if you had the half with button holes. That after 25 miles with a 60 lb pack. Fun times.
old school is good school.
As a Marine Corps vet, I must tell you that your videos ring true and though there are a few times in my USMC service that I would rather forget, I greatly enjoy your Marine Corps stories. Mainly because you speak the truth. There were tough times, sure, but mainly, you recharge my great pride in my Marine Corps service. Semper Fi, and thanks a million.
Stories about crazier things happening. My dad had a coworker that went fishing at a campground here in Virginia. Lost one of his poles in the lake. My family was scheduled to go to the same campground two weeks later. Dad’s coworker kept ribbing him “While you’re down there see if you can’t find my fishing pole”. It was our third day camping and my father and I went fishing because the weather finally cleared up. Yeahhhhh we fished a rod out. Thinking it would be a hilarious joke, we put the rod on the coworkers front porch with a card saying “You’re welcome” when we came home. Coworker called my father that night and was shocked because it really was the rod he lost….then proceeded to tell my father he could have at least had the decency to clean the rod up before he returned it😂
Lol I carried the same things when I came in 1999 we still had all that stuff till the mid 2000s, only few will know the shelter halves, web gear and the old Vietnam style flack vests. I can still smell the gunnery and marksman ranges watching this video lol. At least you didn't dig a hasty or foxhole lol
My wife calls me crazy but I keep a bottle of Tabasco in my truck and my camp bag, right next to my tourniquets 😂 well pretty close.
I like all the vids you drop but this is definitely a new favorite keep on keeping on brother!
Old school is 2 parts of a shelter half a 25lb down filled mummy bag , crats
and a 90lb Alice pack a steel pot on your head
God didn’t make the Corporal... the Marines did! You don’t seen to want to accept the fact that your dealing with an expert in bushcraft survival! The Corporal is the best of them. With guns, with knives, with axes, with barbed hooks, with fire, with his bare hands. Trained to ignore pain, the weather. To live off the land. To eat things that would make a billy goat puke! You go after the Corporal you better remember to bring one thing... a good supply of Hefty bags!
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Love the 80s-90s look