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  • @rigger4695
    @rigger4695 18 днів тому +7

    You're kinda new to this but you're a Staff Sergeant???????? You must be a Pogue then.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +77

      Oh man, no I’m not new to being an infantryman, my whole channel would be bogus if I wasn’t a grunt. I’m new to standardizing the stuff in my pockets.
      Also it’s P.O.G. Person other than grunt.

    • @Annoyingdog37
      @Annoyingdog37 18 днів тому +32

      Ah the pin of shame

    • @trentsteel4421
      @trentsteel4421 17 днів тому

      @@rigger4695 what makes you say that??

    • @Daniel-xu6ps
      @Daniel-xu6ps 16 днів тому +3

      Imagine getting the pin of shame for being a dumbass

    • @tubeguy4066
      @tubeguy4066 16 днів тому +3

      Lmao a "pogue"

  • @tnpsheepdog3289
    @tnpsheepdog3289 17 днів тому +11

    You’re what Garand Thumb used to be. I hope you never change

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому +5

      @@tnpsheepdog3289 I don’t plan on it

    • @jackblack7827
      @jackblack7827 16 днів тому

      ya, what tf happened to Grand Dumb? Too much UA-cam fame went right to his oversized head...

  • @Spor7y01
    @Spor7y01 18 днів тому +36

    Babe Wake up, The Grunt Perspective dropped new KINO

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +4

      😂

    • @richardschafer7858
      @richardschafer7858 18 днів тому +5

      @TheGruntPerspective I used to keep extras in my ruck, but this would have saved me some irritation.
      Of course I learn this AFTER I retire. 😆

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +4

      @@richardschafer7858 I learn well through pain😂

  • @EODFish
    @EODFish 17 днів тому +6

    Came here from the GT combat plate carrier video.
    This was great, not too long but fully explained. Thanks dude.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому +1

      Thanks! Love your channel by the way

    • @EODFish
      @EODFish 17 днів тому +2

      @ thanks man! I’m new to yours but digging it as well.

  • @WpnX0351
    @WpnX0351 3 дні тому +1

    Learned this from Recon Marine. Take a small prescription bottle. Put in waterproof matches and pack cotton balls or makeup removal pads, etc- around it . Slide match striker , facing in, in between the cotton and bottle wall. Wrap the bottle a couple of times with black or green duct tape, cutting to size of bottle, of course! Throw in cargo pocket. So many potential uses in that little bottle. Fire starter, emergency band aid kit, mole skin, etc.

  • @Nignog187
    @Nignog187 18 днів тому +6

    Your early videos are awesome it plays like a series I recommend everyone start at the first one.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому

      I’m glad you like them, I’ve tried to not be as long winded as I used to

  • @xavierjordan7678
    @xavierjordan7678 18 днів тому +4

    fantastic, i ALWAYS wind up falling into the trap of wanting to fill every nook and cranny of my gear with junk. useful junk, but not stuff i really need in a pouch. thanks for the reminder that pockets exist for a reason

  • @richardschafer7858
    @richardschafer7858 18 днів тому +5

    Clear coat on protractor. Never thought of that. Thanks!

  • @mrsandta
    @mrsandta 18 днів тому +5

    Super useful for flight school! Thanks! 😊

  • @KitCreep
    @KitCreep 16 днів тому +3

    I think you’re right about how moving things off the plate carrier makes it feel better even though it’s still on your body. If you put all the weight on your carrier, it’s gonna isolate all that weight to your shoulders and back. Redistributing it across your whole body is definitely a better idea in the long run. Great video🤙🏼 really simple definition of First line vs Second line

  • @NinjaTerminator87
    @NinjaTerminator87 18 днів тому +7

    Only thing I would suggest you add to your EDC is a roll of electrical tape. I've found it is just as useful as the 550 cord. Doesn't weigh much, small, doesn't make noise. Good video dude.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Yeah, I always have some tape but I’ve never felt the need to carry it around. Lots of guys do though

    • @mr.stotruppen8724
      @mr.stotruppen8724 18 днів тому +2

      I keep a little bit wrapped around lighters and stuff.

    • @dreb222
      @dreb222 7 днів тому

      I second this. On one of my deployments I pulled out a piece of metal barb that got stuck in my buddies hand, and it was squirting blood so I ripped off a piece of a shemagh and wrapped it around his hand secured tight with electrical tape. Electrical tape works great for many things.

  • @richardpowers7231
    @richardpowers7231 17 днів тому +6

    I really enjoy your videos. You, EOD Fish and PreparedAirman are my top three channels currently, a lot of great info here.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому +2

      @@richardpowers7231 thanks for watching! I really like both of those two as well

  • @johnking6406
    @johnking6406 16 днів тому +2

    You hang in there sir. The road to success often starts out bumpy. Main thing to remember is to enjoy the ride. ALSO: THANKS for that GREAT idea on how to extend the life of the protractor!

  • @Ammotax
    @Ammotax 5 днів тому +2

    I broke the flathead on my Leatherman wave. trying to open a crate of 50 Cal. sent in to Leatherman. took 3 months to get it back, but the life time warranty does work

  • @kniter
    @kniter 18 днів тому +6

    Great video, agree with everything and its very similar to what I wear and bring on person. Another thing I also like to keep in my cargo pocket - which also helps with rattling - is a light beanie and light neck gaiter. Been out on a cold day one too many times where I forgot to bring good headwear because I had been using a field cap/beret all day.

  • @brad6054
    @brad6054 18 днів тому +4

    Glad you're back to making videos

  • @washedupGrunt
    @washedupGrunt 18 днів тому +3

    Very informative video once again dude. That little survival kit is genius!

  • @jamesg2258
    @jamesg2258 18 днів тому +5

    Leatherman has an amazing warranty. I had the same black wave and I busted the tip and fucked up the lock; sent it back it came back like new in a week or two.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Yeah I need to do that one of these days

    • @robertdowns8182
      @robertdowns8182 18 днів тому +1

      @@TheGruntPerspective I second sending it in, I broke the tips off the needle nose trying to open a stuck shackle, told them it was my fault and I would pay to get it fixed. they sent me back a new one no charge. BZ on the video!

  • @preparedpodcast
    @preparedpodcast 17 днів тому +2

    I love to see what other militarys wear in their pockets! In Germany in most units we have SOPs what to carry in pockets. I prefer tho have my compass in my front pant pocket. Especially in cold weather it is better for the function of our compass. Thank you for your video!

  • @freddyt86
    @freddyt86 18 днів тому +4

    Great redo of this one. First video is still valuable though and the audio was fine.. Doing a great service with these. I like the idea of the RnR cover as an admin pouch in the pocket. Might give it a go. I don't think enough attention is given to what is carried in our uniforms.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Yeah I’ve been doing it for years now. It’s slim and actually large enough to carry protractors without bending them

  • @roypaulcarter4654
    @roypaulcarter4654 17 днів тому +4

    I ran the complete opposite. I only carried a small notebook pen and folding knife and E&E kit spread out throughout all my clothing. I wanted all my pockets empty as possible for comfort and mobility. Plus once you start sweating the kit in your pockets can get wet. Once deployed I always carried a small New Testament in a blouse pocket on my body for protection.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому +8

      The breastplate of righteousness

    • @99cobra2881
      @99cobra2881 17 днів тому +2

      Put on the full armor of God

    • @trentsteel4421
      @trentsteel4421 17 днів тому +1

      @@roypaulcarter4654 I carried an plasticised A3 New Testament folded up like a map touched behind my front plate

  • @remixd1128
    @remixd1128 18 днів тому +4

    Nice thing someone showed me, which i never stopped doing:
    Tape extra Batteries for the headtorch on the back of the strap of the torch. Balances it out and you always have spares.
    Love your Videos, Greetings from a german Infantryman

  • @lateralus1972
    @lateralus1972 18 днів тому +4

    Appreciate your videos and solid gear recommendations! 🤘 Your videos keep costing me money though! LOL
    I hate F'n bugs in my face. Sea to Summit has a small compact bug net that is permethrin treated and has a little stuff pouch. It's super light and like the size of a golf ball. I carry that with me whenever it's mosquito or fly season.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Good call, I’ve done that before in different environments

  • @Mingo_Mamo
    @Mingo_Mamo 17 днів тому +2

    Definitely agree on the Fanny pack/dangler point. Saw a video based on the First Spear E+R Waist Bag that might be an effective compromise which can be positioned below pouches on a belt so it doesn’t take up so much space. Thinking of experimenting with that to hold a good amount of items for CABs if someone doesn’t have a fully stocked IFAK.

  • @jastrapper190
    @jastrapper190 18 днів тому +2

    My MRE spoon was always given a special place on my flak… through it… shooting… moving… communicating… all things were made possible.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +3

      @@jastrapper190 the mre spoon through molle is the Marine Corps center of gravity

    • @jastrapper190
      @jastrapper190 18 днів тому

      @@TheGruntPerspective 🤣eeeeerah

  • @pauljohansen719
    @pauljohansen719 18 днів тому +6

    Hands in correlating pockets, gents

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +5

      @@pauljohansen719 “a man with cold hands and warm pockets is a fool”

  • @jastrapper190
    @jastrapper190 18 днів тому

    I always utilized the sleeve pockets for a cravat (which is infinitely useful) and in the other side an old school combat dressing and a Casevac card (9 line) with red duct tape and LZ brief (6 line) card coated in yellow duct tape. Much of the time you’re not actually carrying your IFAK while in combat (living on a FOB) and I always liked having them to hand. Like having a magazine on a butt stock is sometimes useful when PT’ing in combat (but the weapon has to be condition four). The cravat got constant use as a sweat rag or for whatever but it’s easily made into a TQ… just need a windlass (typically my go to was a rifle cleaning rod). It’s a “must have”. When you don’t need a compass… you’re not gonna carry a compass. Especially a full sized one that’s “serialized gear”. Even better than “dummy cording” is not carrying it. Like the bayonet. Leave that heavy worthless pos in the armory.

  • @marcmmclellan
    @marcmmclellan 18 днів тому +4

    My cammies didn’t have all these pockets but one thing I carried in my front pocket was chapstick! It seemed like I always needed it.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому

      I usually have some of that on me actually!

    • @kniter
      @kniter 17 днів тому

      Same, especially during colder season. Learned the importance of chapstick the hard way.

  • @polytoric
    @polytoric 18 днів тому +1

    Got my food ready and now I can watch the grunt perspective 🤝

  • @mr.stotruppen8724
    @mr.stotruppen8724 18 днів тому +5

    Head lamp and a beanie/neck gaiter stays in my cargo pocket all the time

  • @Ammotax
    @Ammotax 5 днів тому +2

    10:21 I keep a star cluster in my butt for emergency 😂

  • @tribe_of_trees
    @tribe_of_trees 18 днів тому +2

    I use a fanny pack to keep medical and some emergency survival kit. Im experimenting with adding a JSTA pouch to that via the belt pass through just to have One mag and some extra miscellaneous items On my body at all times without having to wear a belt.
    That frees up a lot of space on my chest for my actual fighting load.
    I agree on a belt plus fanny pack being too cumbersome. I've tried it before and once you start moving and wearing it for a long periods of time it gets to be too much .
    I've gone away from using belts just because I feel so restricted in the hips when I wear one. For some reason I don't feel that with a fanny pack.

  • @ForTheInfantry
    @ForTheInfantry 18 днів тому +2

    Awesome vid man, always got a compass in my left shoulder pocket. Should honestly be marine corps wide SOP.

  • @douglaslamb7267
    @douglaslamb7267 17 днів тому +2

    Good video. Keep it up and ignore the haters and wannabes.

  • @runandsnipe
    @runandsnipe 18 днів тому +6

    >First video gang
    >I love terrible Audio quality

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Yeah I didn’t have a mic back then and I got flamed for it

  • @jastrapper190
    @jastrapper190 18 днів тому +2

    550 cord is also great for securing POW’s. All it takes is a bowline (with an overhand safety) just big enough to get the hands through. And then some “frapping” in between the hands to really tighten. Anyone secured in this manner (just like with flexicuffs) should be watched. But I’ll argue it’s “harder” to escape from properly applied 550 cord than purpose made flexicuffs. Especially if hog tied by securing and drawing down the hands to the feet (which are bound in an identical manner) behind the back. Top it off with a sandbag hood and confiscated shoes. Houdini himself just started sweating.

    • @roypaulcarter4654
      @roypaulcarter4654 17 днів тому +1

      In the early 90s I was taught how to make Ranger cuffs out of 550 cord. You can carry two sets and restrain the hands and feet with each set. You can also connect them together and if they start resisting the cuffs just get tighter.

    • @jastrapper190
      @jastrapper190 17 днів тому

      @@roypaulcarter4654 If you were going on a raid or attacking an objective that you knew you were going to be dealing with detainees or POW’s. I’d pre manufacture them. But having a hank of cord as shown in the video… that’s not sized or tied and that has no other purpose…. It’s useful. You’ll be apt to use it to make your life better. But if it’s already “designated” say for POW restraints… you might hesitate to use it. And having a long strand with burned ends is useful for an infinite number of tasks.

    • @jastrapper190
      @jastrapper190 17 днів тому

      @@roypaulcarter4654 your comment is a good comment though. People just think they’re SOL if they don’t have flexicuffs. But before they even invented that kind of restraint… “cord” has been used for thousands of years. And knowing how to quickly construct restraints should be practiced and understood. And you should practice restraining to defeat yourself. What I mean is that you should assume that everything you know about “SERE” is known by the enemy. And that every tool and technique you would use to escape… also will be used by the person you’re detaining.

    • @roypaulcarter4654
      @roypaulcarter4654 17 днів тому +1

      Yes of course

    • @roypaulcarter4654
      @roypaulcarter4654 17 днів тому +1

      @@jastrapper190I would not disagree I always had both you don’t want to be tying knots when you have a bad guy to watch who wants to kill you.

  • @Exmachinagamma
    @Exmachinagamma 18 днів тому +3

    This gives me an idea on what Marines and Soldiers edc.
    I mean, if you got the pockets, why not use em for your non-weap gear😄

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +3

      @@Exmachinagamma it is amazing the amount of stuff you can fit in a cargo pocket. Ask any private

    • @trentsteel4421
      @trentsteel4421 18 днів тому +3

      Problem is the more pockets/pouches/space the greater the tendency to fill it.

  • @Gunge-vq2ik
    @Gunge-vq2ik 11 днів тому

    good stuff thank you!

  • @Vicarious_Heart
    @Vicarious_Heart 18 днів тому +2

    grunt daddy's back!

  • @protectpersevere2030
    @protectpersevere2030 18 днів тому +2

    Good video man. Lot of people overlook the little details

  • @charlierees4434
    @charlierees4434 17 днів тому +3

    Where do you get the opaque plastic bags, with the black trimming, where you keep your batteries and survival in?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому +1

      Those are LockSak brand bags, they come in a bunch of different sizes

  • @SebastianRiveraAponte
    @SebastianRiveraAponte 12 днів тому +1

    Would you be carrying these items on a regular or just when in the field? Solid channel helping the POGs out too🤘

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  12 днів тому +1

      Just out in the field for some of it. Some of it I carry in garrison as well

  • @KidDynamite2016
    @KidDynamite2016 13 днів тому +1

    Great video

  • @mc6jumper891
    @mc6jumper891 16 днів тому +3

    Wore that same dumb watch one combat tour in Afghanistan back in '09. That $15 watch took a beating and still going in '24.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  16 днів тому +2

      Yeah they last forever. I’ve never actually used one until the battery died. I usually lose them before then

  • @HettycTracyn
    @HettycTracyn 17 днів тому +1

    It feels better because it’s more evenly distributed…
    Also, it being on you instead of your rig means if you are somehow without it, you still have some stuff to start with in a worst case situation…

  • @cldfactor
    @cldfactor 16 днів тому +1

    im on the same journey .

  • @Signal_Flare
    @Signal_Flare 18 днів тому +3

    What's your opinion on taking the ankle pouches and sewing them onto the front of the thighs on your FROGs? I've considered doing this with mine because then the contents will be more accessible and won't flop around like it would on your ankle

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +3

      @@Signal_Flare I would do that immediately if I wouldn’t get crucified for it. I’d even take my chests pockets off a field blouse and sew them there

    • @mr.stotruppen8724
      @mr.stotruppen8724 18 днів тому +1

      Our SOP is to keep tourniquets in the ankle pockets. Weird place for them but given the only way you get actual tourniquet pouches issued to you is through RFI (army) I guess it's better than nothing.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому

      I’m not a fan of keeping TQ’s in pockets for a couple reasons. 1 they can fall out pretty easily, 2 your TQ might be gone with that arm or leg.
      Might not be a major problem considering everyone around you is carrying TQ’s though 🤷🏻‍♂️
      No problem with keeping some extra in your pockets though, assuming you have some on your body armor as well.

    • @BelligerentFetus
      @BelligerentFetus 18 днів тому

      I did this, highly reccomended

  • @azhomeboy2000
    @azhomeboy2000 17 днів тому +3

    That leatherman should still be under warranty. They'll fix or replace it.

  • @krisstac2000
    @krisstac2000 18 днів тому +3

    What headlamp is it? I am looking for replacing my silva, coz red lamp is just too weak for using while walking at night. Any recommendations?
    EDIT: it is probably Princeton Tec, but still do you recommend it?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Yeah it’s a Princeton Tec byte. And yeah it’s always been good

  • @hammer8771
    @hammer8771 18 днів тому +2

    ive never understood putting gloves on hooks, pockets work so much better

  • @deathrhino4468
    @deathrhino4468 10 днів тому +1

    Any guidance on gear for those who are grenadiers in a fireteam?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  10 днів тому

      @@deathrhino4468 yes sir, I have 2 videos about it. Pretty old but they are on my channel

    • @MICHAEL-wg2lh
      @MICHAEL-wg2lh 4 дні тому

      Man-kini is a must ,

  • @Joosebox24
    @Joosebox24 16 днів тому +2

    how did you get that shaw belt without the D ring?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  16 днів тому +2

      @@Joosebox24 very keen eye. They didn’t have the cobra buckle version in stock. So I bought a g hook version, cut the g hook off and added a repair cobra buckle

  • @echosierra2869
    @echosierra2869 17 днів тому +2

    No medical on person? CAT TQ and quikclot gauze doesnt take up much space. In the Swedish military its mandatory to carry tq+ Olaes trauma bandage in the right cargo pocket for everyone. Thanks bro

  • @sweetiesupari3158
    @sweetiesupari3158 18 днів тому +2

    10 seconds 2 views... we are so back 🇺🇸 🗣🔥🔥🔥

  • @TheWickedclownz123
    @TheWickedclownz123 17 днів тому +5

    Send it back to leatherman. They have a lifetime warranty. Believe me I know 😅😂😅😂😅😂😂😂😂😂

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  17 днів тому

      Yeah I need to

    • @EQ9962
      @EQ9962 15 днів тому

      So true. Same here. Broke my leatherman in Iraq doing things it was not meant to do. They fixed it no questions asked. Send it back. They have amazing customer service

  • @doggynugget1653
    @doggynugget1653 18 днів тому +1

    do you have any body armor brand recommendation

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +2

      No man I don’t know enough about it to make a recommendation. I’m rocking standard issue esapi’s

    • @brenton9492
      @brenton9492 18 днів тому +1

      RMA

  • @andrew3066
    @andrew3066 11 днів тому +1

    which head lamp is that?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  11 днів тому +1

      @@andrew3066 Princeton Tec Byte

    • @andrew3066
      @andrew3066 11 днів тому +1

      @@TheGruntPerspective great video. thanks

    • @andrew3066
      @andrew3066 11 днів тому +1

      @@TheGruntPerspective is it any good?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  11 днів тому +1

      @@andrew3066 I’ve had 3 or 4 of them because I’ve lost them. They are good to go. Durable, small, and a god battery life

  • @cej3940
    @cej3940 18 днів тому +4

    Hey mate! I'm sucking shit in basic right now (sent to a holding platoon because Ive been getting doublefisted by some virus)
    Honestly, I didn't expect basic would suck as much as it has, especially once I got sick
    If basic is a bitch to go through now, I don't even want to think about infantry school right now
    That being said, any tips or guidance to not being a bitch when I get sick/going through infantry school?

    • @Araksii
      @Araksii 18 днів тому +3

      If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Do NOT quit you will eat yourself alive mentally. It will end and it will be a blurry memory after, tough it out, and yes, stop being a bitch. If you're really sucking at some low points, then get right with your god, if you don't have one find one the only thing you have is yourself, and your mind. That being said your mind can fuck you or make you. Don't be a downer even under your current circumstances it will pass think about everything chow to chow and think of what you can do in the moment. Like I said it will end and you will be very proud you didn't bitch out. Good luck and stick with it.

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  18 днів тому +1

      Listen to your instructors, stay out of trouble, and push yourself. It will seem hard at the time but it’s supposed to be. Just keep your head in it and done get wrapped up in feeling sorry for yourself.

    • @roypaulcarter4654
      @roypaulcarter4654 17 днів тому +2

      The body is capable of 10X what we think it is don’t let mind tell you to stop. When you mind is telling you to stop that’s the time to build your will power turning a weak mind into a strong one like lifting weights to build stronger muscles this is the time to build a stronger mind. Your mind cannot get stronger without experiencing pain or troubling times. Easy times produce weak men hard times produce strong men. Man up. Self talk is good. Tell yourself you are ok you are alive you are not hurt and you are going to complete whatever it is. When someone tells you you can’t do something tell them to their face you can then do it. If you fail try it again and again and again until you get. Remind yourself life is not easy and it would not be worth it if it were. Lastly the things you quit or you let someone talk you out of because they say it’s so tough are the things you remember. Don’t let anyone project their weakness on you.

    • @roypaulcarter4654
      @roypaulcarter4654 17 днів тому +1

      Always remember training is designed to be hard to build strong men never quit never die.

  • @alanrice39
    @alanrice39 18 днів тому +2

    You live out of your pockets