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  • @rigger4695
    @rigger4695 22 дні тому +7

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  22 дні тому +78

      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 21 день тому +32

      Ah the pin of shame

    • @trentsteel4421
      @trentsteel4421 21 день тому

      @@rigger4695 what makes you say that??

    • @Daniel-xu6ps
      @Daniel-xu6ps 20 днів тому +4

      Imagine getting the pin of shame for being a dumbass

    • @tubeguy4066
      @tubeguy4066 20 днів тому +3

      Lmao a "pogue"

  • @EODFish
    @EODFish 21 день тому +6

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  21 день тому +1

      Thanks! Love your channel by the way

    • @EODFish
      @EODFish 21 день тому +2

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

  • @Spor7y01
    @Spor7y01 22 дні тому +37

    Babe Wake up, The Grunt Perspective dropped new KINO

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  22 дні тому +4

      😂

    • @richardschafer7858
      @richardschafer7858 22 дні 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  22 дні тому +4

      @@richardschafer7858 I learn well through pain😂

  • @tnpsheepdog3289
    @tnpsheepdog3289 21 день тому +11

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  21 день тому +5

      @@tnpsheepdog3289 I don’t plan on it

    • @jackblack7827
      @jackblack7827 20 днів тому

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

  • @WpnX0351
    @WpnX0351 7 днів 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 22 дні тому +6

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  20 днів тому

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

  • @richardpowers7231
    @richardpowers7231 21 день 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  21 день тому +2

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

  • @KitCreep
    @KitCreep 19 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

  • @mrsandta
    @mrsandta 22 дні тому +5

    Super useful for flight school! Thanks! 😊

  • @xavierjordan7678
    @xavierjordan7678 21 день 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

  • @johnking6406
    @johnking6406 20 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!

  • @NinjaTerminator87
    @NinjaTerminator87 22 дні 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  22 дні 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 22 дні тому +2

      I keep a little bit wrapped around lighters and stuff.

    • @dreb222
      @dreb222 11 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.

  • @Ammotax
    @Ammotax 9 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

  • @richardschafer7858
    @richardschafer7858 22 дні тому +5

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

  • @kniter
    @kniter 22 дні 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 22 дні тому +4

    Glad you're back to making videos

  • @freddyt86
    @freddyt86 22 дні 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  22 дні тому +1

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

  • @washedupGrunt
    @washedupGrunt 22 дні тому +3

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

  • @remixd1128
    @remixd1128 22 дні 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

  • @preparedpodcast
    @preparedpodcast 20 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!

  • @lateralus1972
    @lateralus1972 22 дні 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.

  • @Mingo_Mamo
    @Mingo_Mamo 21 день 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.

  • @roypaulcarter4654
    @roypaulcarter4654 21 день 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  21 день тому +8

      The breastplate of righteousness

    • @99cobra2881
      @99cobra2881 21 день тому +2

      Put on the full armor of God

    • @trentsteel4421
      @trentsteel4421 21 день тому +1

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

  • @jamesg2258
    @jamesg2258 22 дні 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  22 дні тому +1

      Yeah I need to do that one of these days

    • @robertdowns8182
      @robertdowns8182 21 день 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!

  • @Ammotax
    @Ammotax 9 днів тому +3

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

  • @jastrapper190
    @jastrapper190 22 дні 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  22 дні тому +3

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

    • @jastrapper190
      @jastrapper190 22 дні тому

      @@TheGruntPerspective 🤣eeeeerah

  • @polytoric
    @polytoric 21 день тому +1

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

  • @douglaslamb7267
    @douglaslamb7267 21 день тому +2

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

  • @marcmmclellan
    @marcmmclellan 21 день 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  21 день тому

      I usually have some of that on me actually!

    • @kniter
      @kniter 21 день тому

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

  • @ForTheInfantry
    @ForTheInfantry 22 дні тому +2

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

  • @protectpersevere2030
    @protectpersevere2030 22 дні тому +2

    Good video man. Lot of people overlook the little details

  • @jastrapper190
    @jastrapper190 22 дні 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.

  • @pauljohansen719
    @pauljohansen719 22 дні тому +6

    Hands in correlating pockets, gents

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  22 дні тому +5

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

  • @Vicarious_Heart
    @Vicarious_Heart 22 дні тому +2

    grunt daddy's back!

  • @mr.stotruppen8724
    @mr.stotruppen8724 22 дні тому +5

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

  • @KidDynamite2016
    @KidDynamite2016 17 днів тому +1

    Great video

  • @tribe_of_trees
    @tribe_of_trees 21 день 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.

  • @Exmachinagamma
    @Exmachinagamma 22 дні 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  22 дні тому +3

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

    • @trentsteel4421
      @trentsteel4421 22 дні тому +3

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

  • @charlierees4434
    @charlierees4434 21 день тому +3

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  21 день тому +1

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

  • @mc6jumper891
    @mc6jumper891 19 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  19 днів тому +2

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

  • @jastrapper190
    @jastrapper190 22 дні 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 21 день 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 21 день 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 21 день 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 21 день тому +1

      Yes of course

    • @roypaulcarter4654
      @roypaulcarter4654 21 день 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.

  • @runandsnipe
    @runandsnipe 22 дні тому +6

    >First video gang
    >I love terrible Audio quality

  • @Gunge-vq2ik
    @Gunge-vq2ik 14 днів тому

    good stuff thank you!

  • @krisstac2000
    @krisstac2000 21 день 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  21 день тому +1

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

  • @HettycTracyn
    @HettycTracyn 21 день 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…

  • @Signal_Flare
    @Signal_Flare 22 дні 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  22 дні 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 22 дні 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  22 дні 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 21 день тому

      I did this, highly reccomended

  • @SebastianRiveraAponte
    @SebastianRiveraAponte 16 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  16 днів тому +1

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

  • @azhomeboy2000
    @azhomeboy2000 21 день тому +3

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

  • @Joosebox24
    @Joosebox24 20 днів тому +2

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  20 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

  • @deathrhino4468
    @deathrhino4468 14 днів тому +1

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  14 днів тому

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

    • @MICHAEL-wg2lh
      @MICHAEL-wg2lh 8 днів тому

      Man-kini is a must ,

  • @cldfactor
    @cldfactor 19 днів тому +1

    im on the same journey .

  • @TheWickedclownz123
    @TheWickedclownz123 21 день тому +5

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

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  21 день тому

      Yeah I need to

    • @EQ9962
      @EQ9962 19 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

  • @hammer8771
    @hammer8771 22 дні тому +2

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

  • @doggynugget1653
    @doggynugget1653 22 дні тому +1

    do you have any body armor brand recommendation

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  22 дні тому +2

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

    • @brenton9492
      @brenton9492 21 день тому +1

      RMA

  • @andrew3066
    @andrew3066 15 днів тому +1

    which head lamp is that?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  15 днів тому +1

      @@andrew3066 Princeton Tec Byte

    • @andrew3066
      @andrew3066 15 днів тому +1

      @@TheGruntPerspective great video. thanks

    • @andrew3066
      @andrew3066 15 днів тому +1

      @@TheGruntPerspective is it any good?

    • @TheGruntPerspective
      @TheGruntPerspective  15 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

  • @echosierra2869
    @echosierra2869 21 день 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 22 дні тому +2

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

  • @cej3940
    @cej3940 22 дні 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 22 дні 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  22 дні 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 21 день 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 21 день тому +1

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

  • @alanrice39
    @alanrice39 21 день тому +2

    You live out of your pockets