The "No, absolutely not," comment in the video about underwear, was that I'm not going to talk about it or I'm not wearing them. I mean, they do call it 'going commando.' 😁
Detention officer here, get you some regular, soft, cargo pants, a nice heather or soft under shirt, a upf50 or whatever it is long sleeve, a baseball cap from Walmart with no logos, and some OSHA approved sunglasses Its "contactor grade" no one will ever question it, you blend in with the "help", its usually durable, its quiet, and no one questions you havong weird tools or backpacks on you.
Year round preparedness Cholo style in the desert southwest: 1) khaki pants or grey chinos 2) OD green or grey Chuck Taylors 3) bandanna-face mask, sweat band, and emergency tourniquet 4) linen clothing-lighter, easier breathing, stronger than Cotten, and anti microbial which is great for underwear or staying cooler outside 5) fedoras come in earthen colors and look stylish-Panama hats blend into the environment too and great for hot weather 6) flannels for winter wear
@tjlovesrachel I would take that as an insult if the Americans didn’t take an entire month to celebrate gayness. Not a lot of clout when the entire western culture is beholden to degeneracy, because they abandoned almost all forms of traditional culture.
Pro tip: if your clothes have a smell (jeans mainly) put them in the freezer first, rather than try to just wash them. Been doing this for a few years now and it has worked amazingly well
Just make sure you take the feet out of the boots and shoes, and the lower torso out of the jeans. The frozen blood is easier to remove. Dab, do not rub the blood stains.
Great video! Some advice for colder climates: vintage wool flannels are criminally underrated for their value. Bulky 22-28 oz wool flannel jackets work great even in -10 degree temps and can be had for under $50.
You are by far becoming my favorite channel. You understand the balance and are not trying to sell me on tactical products. When I first got into this I bought an expensive vertex bag for my EDC when my first aid kit fits just as fine in a Columbia backpack, and was about to go out and buy camo before I even had put 100 rounds through my CCW. Now I just make sure all of my regular clothes are functional without looking like an undercover cop, like Tenicor's video on the "Hyper Grey-Man". When you think blending in with society just means no camo.
Darn Tough and Farm to Feet as well. Both are lifetime guaranteed. Farm to Feet is here in the Carolinas, so I got them to support a local business, and really like em. Not sure how they fared during the "hurricane," as I think they are in the mountains (Asheville area).
@@XDWX Really? I wasn't aware. That sucks. I don't understand why these companies need to take stupid political stances... just sell socks! I guess, no more DT for me. I need to look into Farm to Feet, how they stand on the issue.
@Tbowie13 Grunt Proof has a video about it but it's a bit older. I know it's unfortunate. I have a bunch of DT socks and was disappointed. Drymax is a 2A supporter too and US made.
As a Minnesota rancher and hunter myself can confirm a pair of Darn Tough socks and Muck boots make for happy feet in the winter. Duluth trading company firehouse work pants if you want to split the difference on pants (16:50).
Sierra Trading Post is the TJ Max of outdoor stuff. Got a lot of higher end stuff there. Just got a $230 Kuhl Kollusion jacket for $99. Seen a lot of big brands with amazing deals.
Glad to see someone address boots and socks. When I was active duty I got trench foot twice; and years later are still dealing with the consequences. If your feet are hurting you’re useless. Get. Good. Boots.
I just got internet. Woke up after Hurricane Helene to a natural disaster situation. My clothes were a t-shirt and shorts. Crocs were even worse than I thought, it was definitely worth taking the extra time to put on socks and proper footwear. Desert combat boots have been my go-to with this heat.
The one advantage of Crocs is using them as camp/bathroom shoes. Slip on slip off and they dry almost instantly. Using them for anything serious I wouldn't recommend. I say this as someone who doesn't years seeking camp/hike/outdoor shoes.
I work in the black top, road work department. One company that I love is Merrell. I have a 3 year old pair of the MOABs. I love them to the moon. Through years of legit 300 degree asphalt, they are still useable. Also on there website, they run deals, like I just got a pair of MOABs for 50 to 60% off. They also have tactical colors and all the jazz. Just wanted to throw my two cents in for what has worked for me. Boot wise!
That's crazy. I had a pair that fell apart after a little under a year of regular use, with a fair bit of hiking and shit. Always heard the brand is great though so maybe I was just beating tf out of em
@@operator-chan1887same. I had the vibram soles completely fall apart on a pair of merrel shoes. Faster than I've ever seen a pair of shoes fail, and I've been pissed and avoided them ever since. It's odd to hear about them being super durable. I wonder if they had a really bad batch or what the deal was.
A few things I've learned. Socks are critical. And whatever you wear for socks works for underwear in many cases. Boots are next, and the more miles you put on a set in one go shows their worth. Everything is good within a few miles or minutes. Put several miles or hours on it and see what really works. Gloves are disposable, but necessary. I treat them like women treat shoes. I've got gloves for every job, and multiple pairs. If you don't already, get a set of leather gloves for handling gasoline. Last, invest in a neck gator or scarf. I came from the GWOT era, so that's my preference, but sometimes a gator is better to keep bulk down. Last thing. You can't really wear anything for your lips, so keep a stick of balm accessible. Wind burns really hurt, and chapped lips become a problem in a hurry. Great video.
Verusteleka have fantastic merino wool socks that have lasted me for four years now and they help with cushioning my feet. With dress shoes or boots, it’s all I wear.
They have good stuff in general, the website is worth poking around on. A lot of made in finland or EU products, not always the cheapest but usually somewhat fairly priced.
I have very good experiences with smartwool. Recently started wearing their wool blend socks and they're not only cheaper than most but probably the best socks I've used.
Just a tip from an old punk skater kid, Shoe Goo brand repair adhesive is hands down the best, by the time I could afford new DC's back in the day my old pair had been basically re-built with Shoe Goo from the left toe on back.
If you have a dry season and a green season in your area, get a few sets of OCPs and a few sets of M81 BDUs. Both are still pretty cheap. You’re pretty much done for larping. The other clothes you should invest in is what you wear in your daily life. Blend in.
DULUTH Trading Co. _"Firehose Pants."_ BEST pants I've ever worn. Hides a CC in the pocket with No silhouette and survives falling down at least 3 mountains with No damage
For base layers I've been really happy the last like 5-6 winter seasons with my Meriwool brand Merino wool - it's held up well, is affordable, and works a treat! My roommate and I walk to town every week to get groceries and they've been great to have!
Don’t stress about comments as much. Enjoy the fact you have people commenting on your content. I fucking loved the water purification video. I didn’t comment but Got all my solutions and storage containers lined out. Very thank you guys make the information easily accessible. Same thing with the chickens and just being prepared in general. Intros are a bit much for me but every video I’ve seen I’ve enjoyed. Dude did have some bad ass pants on in the water video. Keep up the good work guys!
Minnesota socks and head coverings probably most important for anything outdoors merino wool works well for me . Flannel and camo is common in the rural areas . For winter if you don’t have proper clothing you won’t live long outdoors ask someone who works outdoors like lineman or tow truck drivers ,loggers if you get wet or sweaty you can’t just stop you have to dry out or you will freeze I also carry more than one pair of boots and two gloves mechanics and over mitts winter in the upper Midwest is no joke and it’s the wind that will kill you
Love the content! Always insightful. On the topic of not washing your denim, I would love to see a video about staying clean and keeping your clothes clean in the field. Knowing how to wash your clothes and how to keep bacteria down to help stay healthy and prevent infections with injuries would be VERY helpful.
layering with wool base layers is more important in the cold than some new high speed material. Goretex is nice, but it’s quite expensive and people don’t tell you that the reason you need more socks in your pack is because you’re gonna have sweaty ass feet after a day of rucking in Goretex boots.
Look into mesh layers. Mesh layers provide greater effect for wicking moisture and trapping heat. As these mesh baselayers are used for arctic expeditions, I'm pretty confident in thier performance. Pair these with a more traditional baselayer (like the smart wool baselayer shown) you get a nice potent combo that turns the more traditional baselayer into a fantastic midlayer. "Brynje" has some solid options for those interested.
@@0mfgeeze If it's a closed weave and not a mesh weave then the sweat is still present and the moment you stop moving is the moment that the sweat that's remaining will make you cold. The beauty of a mesh system is that the sweat has somewhere else to go as your midlayer doesn't have direct skin contact with whoever is wearing it. Meaning the sweat gets off your body, and due to the pockets facilitated by the mesh the warm air is trapped between you, your mesh layer and the midlayer. If you like tights, that's fine, but it's not as good as a mesh system.
Love the humour and humility! Real top notch effort to share valuable information, ideas and experience! Kudos! Edit: Completely concur. The Spiritus video series on layering is excellent.
Save money: Since my size was never on the sale rack, I used to buy XL women's hard shell gear when they were on sale and my wife would buy men's small. Also, I use high end merino wool sweaters from thrift stores as my mid layers. Usually they were donated because they shrank so look in the next size up. Were talking about $200 Merino wool sweaters for $5.
So glad you mentioned Hallow socks. Bought them to try on winter in near 0 temps and they kept my feet feeling like it was a normal day. Worked great in Louisiana too, could wear 3 days and pretty much no smell.
A good set of square toe boots is THE footwear that we should always wear. For you city guys, ariat featherlight series in square toe style is the best for your money. I own a construction company, I wore my ariats for 3 years doing landscaping until the back heel stitches blew out. They are worth the money.
Muck Arctic Pro boots up in New England keeps your feet real cozy in the winter. They’re not for any technical hikes of course, but they work amazing for hunting, camping, or even just shoveling your driveway or putting trash out in the snow.
I think it’s a given that Swedish M90 splinter camo is the most awesome ever, with tiger stripe coming in a close second, but…yea I wear low-profile grays and earth tones 99% of the time. My best recent purchase is 5.11 “Trail Pant,” which is a slim but stretchy pant with cargo pockets, and the “Defender-Flex Light Slim Pant,” which is the same thing but without the cargo pockets. I also have a stupid amount of camo but it’s all in my basement closet.
For the past 18 years or so, all I wear for pants day-to-day are BDUs. M81 for innawoods, black for work and winter, khaki for summer. Cheap, durable (as long as I don't slavsquat and blow the crotch out, or catch a belt loop on a door handle and tear it), cargo pockets for my tablet or book, and I don't have to waste time thinking about what to wear. Paired with earth tone or monotone tee shirt and overshirt (or hawaiian shirt). I think I may be a fairly boring dresser.
Nothin' wrong with that. You should check out the Tru-Spec Lightweight 24-7 Series. They're way better than standard BDUs. I've got MultiCam, black, khaki, navy and OD. Wear everyday and still going strong after 8 or 9 years now. Can't beat 'em for like $50.
I was in Nashville a few years ago, and it was -13* for 3 days. We drove to MO to hunt some deer in the late archery season and I killed my first whitetail buck spot-n-stalk in the snow at 18*... I have one boot for hike/hunt and have two pairs - Zamberlan, non-insulated, mid height. Good ankle support, good traction, waterproof, and phenomenal comfort in multiple seasons. Thanks for the content. My Mucks are my second most used boot. And for the record, I am wearing one of the several pairs of Wrangler pants you called out. They just work. I can get 4 pairs for the cost of one set of Kuhl or quality denim.
I’m 70 and have wrangler jeans that I still wear that are older than you youngsters. Nerves heard you say if those $100 and up jeans were made in USA. Enjoy your content.
I lived in Canada for a couple of years, i have a pair of Columbia boots with the shiny thermal stuff inside. With good socks my feet have stayed warm walking around in bitter cold and wet. I have used them since moving home for hunting and for the winter months as well. Waterproof and warm wete huge for me, and i have weird shaped feet so i have to use what actually fit my feet.
Former Pemi SAR member: Hiking Boots: Salomon Pant: EMS Fencebender Rebar Work Boots: Chippewa T Shirts: heavy cotton Flannel: Woolrich Socks: Warrior Alpaca Socks Underwear: Organic Cotton from Pact (I’ve been wearing my same alpaca socks for years and they saved my foot after breaking through iced over stream, from frostbite on rescue missions in the mounts numerous times.)
Second time I’ve been this early without a notification and the only reason I knew it was a new video was because I was thinking “damn I haven’t seen this one yet and it’s one I would’ve clicked on” and then I checked the upload date. UA-cam’s gotta start sending out notis
Highly recommend the Wrangler outdoors pants. I've used them for the better part of a decade now between the range, hiking, and forestry work. Well worth the $22 and more, but also highly recommended buying multiple pairs right away. Was doing some tree felling and walked through a patch of white thorn and they were ripped through like butter. For casual use or "burner" pants, they're solid.
If you guys do this again, could you take a look at Viktos and Origin jeans for a review? I suppose the more 'tactical' market on jeans and such. Good stuff, keep it up.
Honestly I love the 5.11 pants- both the stretchy Jean/ tact pants. HOWEVER, the last few orders I’ve gotten they didn’t last long ( wear them super often in a kitchen ) but I called the company- they asked for pics / proof of them falling apart and they told me to keep the old pairs and sent new ones two days later. Great company!
Definitely a top favorite UA-cam channel. I love how you guys cover all areas of our lives as prepared citizens. From water, guns and clothing you guys are spot on. Keep on gentlemen!!
I wear Keens, actually just replaced a pair that was on Shoe Gloo life support with 6” Independence Utility Boot. The reason I go with Keens is high levels of comfort, but they also have a rubber toe that comes over the top. I do HVAC for a living and most of my day is spent kneeling in front of a furnace or air conditioner. It takes me about a month or two to wear through regular leather boots leaving a shiny toe peeking through.
I worked for a clothing company years ago and for jeans we were told to turn them inside out and sprinkle some baking soda on it and put them in the freezer.
I wear FXD pants and boots, that are intended for tradesmen here in Australia. So i dont look out of place at all wearing them in an office environment, as long as theyre clean. Theyre very strong, comfortable and have heaps od pockets in good spots.
Try the Darn Tough 1990's. They're great for everyday use. I have the no show for gym shoes and 1/4 crew for boots. You'd probably want a heavier weight for really cold weather. Fox River makes some really thick merino wool socks I use for really cold weather when I'm fishing here in Ohio.
@@Sophistry0001 they will because merino wool wicks away the moisture, but the 1990's might be too thick for a really hot environment. They're lightweight. You might want the ultralight. I'd try both, then just return whichever one you think will work better for you.
As a mechanic tip for shoe glue. When you get new boots put a thin layer over all the threads on your boots. It will protect them from water, grease or anything you walk it. The stitching wont want to fray as much.
I always shop around on outlets and end of season sales. Meaning I get my winter jackets in late winter/early spring and so on. Just have to think of it at the right time, not when it's season. I buy high end stuff and the amount of money I dropped is staggering. Turns out there's always surplus stock somewhere and now I go for that. I wear all the best stuff for a fraction of rsp. Think half or less.
Always love the intros. Columbia convertible pants. Dries fast, keeps you cool, can turn into shorts, solid rip-stop. I wear them on construction sites. They take a beating.
Altra’s and Salomon’s are like a high performance sports cars. They perform great, but they don’t last as long. At least that’s how I justify to my self buying a new pair every 400 miles…
I wear Vans almost every day and bought a pair of Vans MTE-3 Gore-Tex boots. They are spectacular. They fit like Vans Sk-8 Hi's but are insulated, waterproof, great traction, and very comfortable. Could not recommend enough.
Neoprene road cycling gloves. They are wetsuits effectively, so you expect to be fully wet, and your hands stay warm. They are light and "fairly" thin. Ask a friend who has them to try or head to your local bike shop.
I was watching a Fortnine (motorcycles not the similarly named videogame) video last night that was insanely desynced. Might be a glitch on UA-cam lately.
4:55 Yep, Solomon’s DO wear out pretty quick. I bought pretty expensive ones and they performed well, but didn’t even last a year. My old leather army boots lasted literally for decades.
I’ve got a 3 year old pair of wrangler expeditions. Very hard use in mining industry. They look rough but holding up. I have 4 pair. Perfect phone pocket on the leg.
Consider this perspective. “Where are these pants from,” isn’t a comment, it’s a question in the “comments” section…and many of the questions may be about gear because your educational material landed as intended and was perfectly understood? Zero questions about homesteading. Amazing content 🫡
I've got a few pairs of salomon forces 2 and worn the one pair for 3 years almost everyday and in the bush ! Amazing ankle support and there still great ! Bit of wear and tear but can't say enough ! They've taken a beating and keep going ! Great boot !
It's funny that people in the south say you might need something warmer up north... Your body acclimates... People in Fresno where literal parkas at 50⁰ haha in Ohio we wear shorts until it gets into single digits
Haha I live in PA I quit wearing shorts a month ago. I'm not your normal Yankee but if I get wet and am stuck outside I'd be dead in 6 hours. Funny I was at a hunters safety program today, had on a base shirt, long sleeve, hoodie, wool socks and jeans and I was fuckin cold. The kids were in t shirts and basketball shorts!😅
I shiver in pants and a t shirt under 70. However, I can handle 128 degree heat working outside or in a garage. I smoke so I end up in my garage all day regardless. Sometimes I envy people who tolerate cold well, until I try to get them to go outside in the summer.
North dakota resident here. 2nd coldest state by average temp and an oil n gas worker Dont ever underestimate layering. You can always shed a layer. Cant shed what you did bring. Staying dry is by far the most important whens it cold. if your nips chafe with baselayers use bandaids or moisturize. dry socks are the only socks you want when its -60 outside for 12 hrs. Lots of southerns come up for work and they either learn quick or go back home missing toes. Muck boots or Dunlops are pretty much what all the Canadians use exclusively up here for boots with bama boot inserts. A loose boot is a double edged sword because foot slop makes your foot muscles work harder which makes em sweat more. Under armor 4.0s are nothing common sight out here.
I am 54. I still wear Rocky S2V. My son in law showed them to me years ago. I’m on my 4th pair. If you have them you know that’s a long time for these boots. Noooot the best in cold weather though.
Here in south Florida everything is about staying dry and cool. What you wear is heavily based on where you live. Good video here lots of info as usual.
The outback deer hunter jacket $260 and the filson double layered wool jacket are top teir. Wool cowboy hat is also very nice to have. As snow melts and starts dropping out of trees this keeps it from going down the back of the neck.
Love the video.... excellent information..... Only disagreement is on flip flops..... never anything open toe or without a heel strap. Running in Flip Flops slows you down....
My kore belt is going on 5 years. I wear it every day & it barely has any freying but now, after weight loss, it takes some effort to push past where I use to wear it for years. I still consider it to be a quality belt. The buckle however has lost most of its coating but still holds up & hasn't rusted out. It's a great daily belt or gun belt.
Eastern Mountain Sports makes incredible work pants. Affordable and after three years of almost daily wear, including logging, homesteading and SAR they show no signs of wear. Just slight color deterioration from the washing machine.
For gloves just put a pair of nitril mechanic gloves under your normal gloves. Did this for racing and walking around mountains in the Afghanistan. Lowa boots for the win though. Only boots that haven’t face planted me in a wall at the worst time with their soles. Easy transition from pouring rain to tile and still keep traction give them a look. We need a AUSSIE combat shorts video… in winter.
Another solid choice for selvage denim is bravestar. Made in the usa and the most inexpensive denim i have found. Solid jeans. I wear the double front denim for training and work on the range as a bomb tech and for weapons work. Amazing jeans and heavy duty!
Oh, the Muticam hoddie... of course you don't say anything about that :D it might fit well under a plate carrier in the summer. Does anyone have a brand?
Used to burn through shoes. Then got Mammut and never looked back. Its the only brand I buy now. And thick good wool socks, you can wear for several days in a row.
tbf real tree cryes would go pretty hard
You live in the desert homie
We have trees in Az
@@L.D.R_yt we call those things "cactus"
@@flopus7 Actually we have mesquite trees in the valley and pine up by Payson and Flagstaff ☝️🤓
Who knows where to get these??? Asking for a friend.
I found that when you wear a g-string while you're practicing your Tactical stuff, everything works a lot better.
In Japan, they're called T-Backs... If anyone asks, tell 'em the T stands for Tactical.
Only if it's in the right camo.
The "No, absolutely not," comment in the video about underwear, was that I'm not going to talk about it or I'm not wearing them. I mean, they do call it 'going commando.' 😁
High speed, low (ass) drag.
Good for splits, I get it.
can anyone ID the fake blood at the beginning? literally so drippy
Probably red paintballs
Who said it was fake?🤔
@@JS49614 :-O
Did you miss the whole point of the intro?
@@TheChimera8427 no... But you certainly missed the joke, bud
I love how these dudes straight up link the vidoes of their "market competitors" because they actually just care about dissemination of information.
true sigma shit
Did audio and video unsync for anyone else at 14:53?
I think they voiced it over. That’s why the audio is out of sync
Yeah, a slight audio delay starting with the pants segment
@@maritime905 no, I just suck sometimes and mess edits up LOL!
Yes
Yes
Detention officer here, get you some regular, soft, cargo pants, a nice heather or soft under shirt, a upf50 or whatever it is long sleeve, a baseball cap from Walmart with no logos, and some OSHA approved sunglasses
Its "contactor grade" no one will ever question it, you blend in with the "help", its usually durable, its quiet, and no one questions you havong weird tools or backpacks on you.
Where can I find regular soft cargo pants
@@MisterD293amazon
That's the most cringe advice of all time.
@@TJKT-m8q in spite of all other instructions, how do I make an apple pie
Damn … that intro was next level 😂😂😂
Horrifying, yet UA-cam community standard compliant. Just imagine how disturbing it'd have been to watch them load a magazine 😅👍
felt like a movie trailer 😂😂
It really feels like the gun tubers should get together and make a (relatively) low budget B tier action movie.
They visualized hate for someone. They did a good job.
Except for breaking the 180 degree rule whenever camera viewed Drew’s phone… very disorienting 🤢
at 2:28 what lightbulb is that? looks so good! such a nice glow to it
Year round preparedness Cholo style in the desert southwest:
1) khaki pants or grey chinos
2) OD green or grey Chuck Taylors
3) bandanna-face mask, sweat band, and emergency tourniquet
4) linen clothing-lighter, easier breathing, stronger than Cotten, and anti microbial which is great for underwear or staying cooler outside
5) fedoras come in earthen colors and look stylish-Panama hats blend into the environment too and great for hot weather
6) flannels for winter wear
What is this discord mod ahh drip?
@pinkeypie1966
None, because I don’t use Discord.
Fedoras=gayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
@tjlovesrachel
I would take that as an insult if the Americans didn’t take an entire month to celebrate gayness. Not a lot of clout when the entire western culture is beholden to degeneracy, because they abandoned almost all forms of traditional culture.
@@tjlovesrachel fr
What kind of hand lotion do you fellas use? Hands to die for.
uwu
Come bro step your game up you make your own lotion 🧴 😂
Bag balm for me.
🤣
Pro tip: if your clothes have a smell (jeans mainly) put them in the freezer first, rather than try to just wash them. Been doing this for a few years now and it has worked amazingly well
I just use urine
Works with Shoes and Boots as well.
@@Baqization I’ll have to try it out with those too
Just make sure you take the feet out of the boots and shoes, and the lower torso out of the jeans. The frozen blood is easier to remove. Dab, do not rub the blood stains.
I'm sure the ladies love this
Great video! Some advice for colder climates: vintage wool flannels are criminally underrated for their value. Bulky 22-28 oz wool flannel jackets work great even in -10 degree temps and can be had for under $50.
eBay and Poshmark for old Woolrich and Pendleton is my go to.
You are by far becoming my favorite channel. You understand the balance and are not trying to sell me on tactical products. When I first got into this I bought an expensive vertex bag for my EDC when my first aid kit fits just as fine in a Columbia backpack, and was about to go out and buy camo before I even had put 100 rounds through my CCW.
Now I just make sure all of my regular clothes are functional without looking like an undercover cop, like Tenicor's video on the "Hyper Grey-Man". When you think blending in with society just means no camo.
Same. 10/10.
Darn Tough is the goat, they offer a lifetime guarantee on damage replacement. It's not just early damage, it's lifetime.
Absolutely!
Darn Tough and Farm to Feet as well. Both are lifetime guaranteed. Farm to Feet is here in the Carolinas, so I got them to support a local business, and really like em. Not sure how they fared during the "hurricane," as I think they are in the mountains (Asheville area).
DT is openly anti 2A. Grip 6 is pro 2A and equal in quality, made in USA.
@@XDWX Really? I wasn't aware. That sucks. I don't understand why these companies need to take stupid political stances... just sell socks!
I guess, no more DT for me. I need to look into Farm to Feet, how they stand on the issue.
@Tbowie13 Grunt Proof has a video about it but it's a bit older. I know it's unfortunate. I have a bunch of DT socks and was disappointed. Drymax is a 2A supporter too and US made.
As a Minnesota rancher and hunter myself can confirm a pair of Darn Tough socks and Muck boots make for happy feet in the winter. Duluth trading company firehouse work pants if you want to split the difference on pants (16:50).
Sierra Trading Post is the TJ Max of outdoor stuff. Got a lot of higher end stuff there. Just got a $230 Kuhl Kollusion jacket for $99. Seen a lot of big brands with amazing deals.
Thanks
Carhartt stuff like 30% off normal retail price literally every day. Gregory is always there. Mystery ranch bags show up from time to time.
Good to know, they are building one right by me. Store look’s almost finished.
@@Lester.Mlucky you, we don’t get any cool stores out here in Honolulu.
Literally owned by TJ Maxx. Sierra trading post has much better merchandise before TJX bought them out. Still an ok store
For real though...what watch is that?🎉
Garmin tactix delta I think. Don’t know about the other one.
Fuck dude I thought I was the first to ask that 🤣
Josh is wearing a Sangin Instruments and Drew is wearing a Garmin
47:30
ITS IN THE VIDEO IS THIS A JOKE? BAD JOKE...
the lack of comments about your content shows how well you cover it
Glad to see someone address boots and socks. When I was active duty I got trench foot twice; and years later are still dealing with the consequences. If your feet are hurting you’re useless. Get. Good. Boots.
Me, too. I often wonder if the dye in the required socks contributed to the problem.
My Great grandpa was in WW1, I can only imagine what his feet looked and felt like!
I just got internet. Woke up after Hurricane Helene to a natural disaster situation. My clothes were a t-shirt and shorts. Crocs were even worse than I thought, it was definitely worth taking the extra time to put on socks and proper footwear. Desert combat boots have been my go-to with this heat.
The one advantage of Crocs is using them as camp/bathroom shoes.
Slip on slip off and they dry almost instantly.
Using them for anything serious I wouldn't recommend.
I say this as someone who doesn't years seeking camp/hike/outdoor shoes.
I work in the black top, road work department. One company that I love is Merrell. I have a 3 year old pair of the MOABs. I love them to the moon. Through years of legit 300 degree asphalt, they are still useable. Also on there website, they run deals, like I just got a pair of MOABs for 50 to 60% off. They also have tactical colors and all the jazz. Just wanted to throw my two cents in for what has worked for me. Boot wise!
That's crazy. I had a pair that fell apart after a little under a year of regular use, with a fair bit of hiking and shit. Always heard the brand is great though so maybe I was just beating tf out of em
I have an insulated / waterproof pair that have become my go to winter boot when paired with gaiters.
@@operator-chan1887same. I had the vibram soles completely fall apart on a pair of merrel shoes. Faster than I've ever seen a pair of shoes fail, and I've been pissed and avoided them ever since. It's odd to hear about them being super durable. I wonder if they had a really bad batch or what the deal was.
i love my moabs. but each gen gets more and more shitty
A few things I've learned. Socks are critical. And whatever you wear for socks works for underwear in many cases. Boots are next, and the more miles you put on a set in one go shows their worth. Everything is good within a few miles or minutes. Put several miles or hours on it and see what really works. Gloves are disposable, but necessary. I treat them like women treat shoes. I've got gloves for every job, and multiple pairs. If you don't already, get a set of leather gloves for handling gasoline. Last, invest in a neck gator or scarf. I came from the GWOT era, so that's my preference, but sometimes a gator is better to keep bulk down.
Last thing. You can't really wear anything for your lips, so keep a stick of balm accessible. Wind burns really hurt, and chapped lips become a problem in a hurry.
Great video.
Verusteleka have fantastic merino wool socks that have lasted me for four years now and they help with cushioning my feet. With dress shoes or boots, it’s all I wear.
They have good stuff in general, the website is worth poking around on. A lot of made in finland or EU products, not always the cheapest but usually somewhat fairly priced.
I vouch for Varusteleka as well
I have very good experiences with smartwool. Recently started wearing their wool blend socks and they're not only cheaper than most but probably the best socks I've used.
Just a tip from an old punk skater kid, Shoe Goo brand repair adhesive is hands down the best, by the time I could afford new DC's back in the day my old pair had been basically re-built with Shoe Goo from the left toe on back.
If you have a dry season and a green season in your area, get a few sets of OCPs and a few sets of M81 BDUs. Both are still pretty cheap. You’re pretty much done for larping. The other clothes you should invest in is what you wear in your daily life. Blend in.
that intro is just an avreage slibings expirence ngl
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DULUTH Trading Co. _"Firehose Pants."_ BEST pants I've ever worn.
Hides a CC in the pocket with No silhouette and survives falling down at least 3 mountains with No damage
And with their "dare to wear out" guarantee they'll replace the pants if you do rip them. Love Duluth stuff!
mountain part is the best part of this comment. Cracked me up.
It’s criminal this channel isn’t in the millions yet.. god I come for the intro alone but stay for the info 😉
For base layers I've been really happy the last like 5-6 winter seasons with my Meriwool brand Merino wool - it's held up well, is affordable, and works a treat! My roommate and I walk to town every week to get groceries and they've been great to have!
Don’t stress about comments as much. Enjoy the fact you have people commenting on your content. I fucking loved the water purification video. I didn’t comment but Got all my solutions and storage containers lined out. Very thank you guys make the information easily accessible. Same thing with the chickens and just being prepared in general. Intros are a bit much for me but every video I’ve seen I’ve enjoyed. Dude did have some bad ass pants on in the water video. Keep up the good work guys!
Minnesota socks and head coverings probably most important for anything outdoors merino wool works well for me . Flannel and camo is common in the rural areas . For winter if you don’t have proper clothing you won’t live long outdoors ask someone who works outdoors like lineman or tow truck drivers ,loggers if you get wet or sweaty you can’t just stop you have to dry out or you will freeze I also carry more than one pair of boots and two gloves mechanics and over mitts winter in the upper Midwest is no joke and it’s the wind that will kill you
The rainbow sandals segment SENT me. Absolute perfection.
Love the content! Always insightful. On the topic of not washing your denim, I would love to see a video about staying clean and keeping your clothes clean in the field.
Knowing how to wash your clothes and how to keep bacteria down to help stay healthy and prevent infections with injuries would be VERY helpful.
layering with wool base layers is more important in the cold than some new high speed material. Goretex is nice, but it’s quite expensive and people don’t tell you that the reason you need more socks in your pack is because you’re gonna have sweaty ass feet after a day of rucking in Goretex boots.
Gtx for winter anything else don’t do it
Look into mesh layers.
Mesh layers provide greater effect for wicking moisture and trapping heat.
As these mesh baselayers are used for arctic expeditions, I'm pretty confident in thier performance.
Pair these with a more traditional baselayer (like the smart wool baselayer shown) you get a nice potent combo that turns the more traditional baselayer into a fantastic midlayer.
"Brynje" has some solid options for those interested.
@@AGuy-s5vwomen are ahead of the game with wearing tights under leggings for extra warmth😈
@@0mfgeeze If it's a closed weave and not a mesh weave then the sweat is still present and the moment you stop moving is the moment that the sweat that's remaining will make you cold.
The beauty of a mesh system is that the sweat has somewhere else to go as your midlayer doesn't have direct skin contact with whoever is wearing it.
Meaning the sweat gets off your body, and due to the pockets facilitated by the mesh the warm air is trapped between you, your mesh layer and the midlayer.
If you like tights, that's fine, but it's not as good as a mesh system.
@@AGuy-s5v your overcomplicating it. Tights are made of mesh. Same difference as to what you're explaining.
Love the humour and humility! Real top notch effort to share valuable information, ideas and experience! Kudos!
Edit: Completely concur. The Spiritus video series on layering is excellent.
I just love your videos! Dirty Civilian is easily in my top 3 channels I watch. Thanks for the great content.
Save money: Since my size was never on the sale rack, I used to buy XL women's hard shell gear when they were on sale and my wife would buy men's small. Also, I use high end merino wool sweaters from thrift stores as my mid layers. Usually they were donated because they shrank so look in the next size up. Were talking about $200 Merino wool sweaters for $5.
Gotta say that the homestead video is my favorite from you guys. And the water video is probably my second favorite.
So glad you mentioned Hallow socks. Bought them to try on winter in near 0 temps and they kept my feet feeling like it was a normal day. Worked great in Louisiana too, could wear 3 days and pretty much no smell.
Josh’s passion for denim is truly hilarious. He launched into the best rant.
A good set of square toe boots is THE footwear that we should always wear. For you city guys, ariat featherlight series in square toe style is the best for your money. I own a construction company, I wore my ariats for 3 years doing landscaping until the back heel stitches blew out. They are worth the money.
But my toes aren’t in the shape of a square
Muck Arctic Pro boots up in New England keeps your feet real cozy in the winter. They’re not for any technical hikes of course, but they work amazing for hunting, camping, or even just shoveling your driveway or putting trash out in the snow.
As another PNW gun nerd who is also weirdly into denim you got my like and subscribe. Your tangent on pants did not go un appreciated!
The Alpaca socks are amazing! I am allergic to wool and these are so much softer and keep your feet really warm!
I think it’s a given that Swedish M90 splinter camo is the most awesome ever, with tiger stripe coming in a close second, but…yea I wear low-profile grays and earth tones 99% of the time. My best recent purchase is 5.11 “Trail Pant,” which is a slim but stretchy pant with cargo pockets, and the “Defender-Flex Light Slim Pant,” which is the same thing but without the cargo pockets. I also have a stupid amount of camo but it’s all in my basement closet.
Timber Ghost~
Completely agree. 🇸🇪
10/10 for versatile subdued colors 👍
Camo not so much.
For the past 18 years or so, all I wear for pants day-to-day are BDUs. M81 for innawoods, black for work and winter, khaki for summer. Cheap, durable (as long as I don't slavsquat and blow the crotch out, or catch a belt loop on a door handle and tear it), cargo pockets for my tablet or book, and I don't have to waste time thinking about what to wear. Paired with earth tone or monotone tee shirt and overshirt (or hawaiian shirt).
I think I may be a fairly boring dresser.
Nothin' wrong with that. You should check out the Tru-Spec Lightweight 24-7 Series. They're way better than standard BDUs. I've got MultiCam, black, khaki, navy and OD. Wear everyday and still going strong after 8 or 9 years now. Can't beat 'em for like $50.
I was in Nashville a few years ago, and it was -13* for 3 days. We drove to MO to hunt some deer in the late archery season and I killed my first whitetail buck spot-n-stalk in the snow at 18*... I have one boot for hike/hunt and have two pairs - Zamberlan, non-insulated, mid height. Good ankle support, good traction, waterproof, and phenomenal comfort in multiple seasons. Thanks for the content. My Mucks are my second most used boot. And for the record, I am wearing one of the several pairs of Wrangler pants you called out. They just work. I can get 4 pairs for the cost of one set of Kuhl or quality denim.
I’m 70 and have wrangler jeans that I still wear that are older than you youngsters. Nerves heard you say if those $100 and up jeans were made in USA. Enjoy your content.
Wrangler jeans are all I wear, and I'm a tradesmen. People over complicate it.
I lived in Canada for a couple of years, i have a pair of Columbia boots with the shiny thermal stuff inside. With good socks my feet have stayed warm walking around in bitter cold and wet. I have used them since moving home for hunting and for the winter months as well. Waterproof and warm wete huge for me, and i have weird shaped feet so i have to use what actually fit my feet.
Genius SOB. I have every present idea for life now
I hope you all are safe with everything going on in Tennessee! Keeping you in my prayers.
That homestead vid was great. This is also great. Doing things like this is fantastic.
Former Pemi SAR member:
Hiking Boots: Salomon
Pant: EMS Fencebender Rebar
Work Boots: Chippewa
T Shirts: heavy cotton
Flannel: Woolrich
Socks: Warrior Alpaca Socks
Underwear: Organic Cotton from Pact
(I’ve been wearing my same alpaca socks for years and they saved my foot after breaking through iced over stream, from frostbite on rescue missions in the mounts numerous times.)
Second time I’ve been this early without a notification and the only reason I knew it was a new video was because I was thinking “damn I haven’t seen this one yet and it’s one I would’ve clicked on” and then I checked the upload date. UA-cam’s gotta start sending out notis
Highly recommend the Wrangler outdoors pants. I've used them for the better part of a decade now between the range, hiking, and forestry work. Well worth the $22 and more, but also highly recommended buying multiple pairs right away. Was doing some tree felling and walked through a patch of white thorn and they were ripped through like butter.
For casual use or "burner" pants, they're solid.
If you guys do this again, could you take a look at Viktos and Origin jeans for a review? I suppose the more 'tactical' market on jeans and such. Good stuff, keep it up.
I’m curious about the quality and fit of Viktos as well. Origin I’m quite sure is great quality however I don’t have any experience with it.
Loving my origin for the past year or so
I LOVE MY VIKTOS JEANS 💯% highly recommend
Honestly I love the 5.11 pants- both the stretchy Jean/ tact pants. HOWEVER, the last few orders I’ve gotten they didn’t last long ( wear them super often in a kitchen ) but I called the company- they asked for pics / proof of them falling apart and they told me to keep the old pairs and sent new ones two days later. Great company!
Definitely a top favorite UA-cam channel. I love how you guys cover all areas of our lives as prepared citizens. From water, guns and clothing you guys are spot on. Keep on gentlemen!!
I wear Keens, actually just replaced a pair that was on Shoe Gloo life support with 6” Independence Utility Boot. The reason I go with Keens is high levels of comfort, but they also have a rubber toe that comes over the top. I do HVAC for a living and most of my day is spent kneeling in front of a furnace or air conditioner. It takes me about a month or two to wear through regular leather boots leaving a shiny toe peeking through.
I worked for a clothing company years ago and for jeans we were told to turn them inside out and sprinkle some baking soda on it and put them in the freezer.
No kink shaming here, bud.
I wear FXD pants and boots, that are intended for tradesmen here in Australia. So i dont look out of place at all wearing them in an office environment, as long as theyre clean. Theyre very strong, comfortable and have heaps od pockets in good spots.
I'm gonna give the alpaca socks a try, I've been kicking around the idea of getting some real nice socks for a while.
Try the Darn Tough 1990's. They're great for everyday use. I have the no show for gym shoes and 1/4 crew for boots. You'd probably want a heavier weight for really cold weather. Fox River makes some really thick merino wool socks I use for really cold weather when I'm fishing here in Ohio.
@cincinnatiking8008 I work in a hot hot environment, and have to wear work boots. Hoping that some fancy socks will be an upgrade for me.
@@Sophistry0001 they will because merino wool wicks away the moisture, but the 1990's might be too thick for a really hot environment. They're lightweight. You might want the ultralight. I'd try both, then just return whichever one you think will work better for you.
As a mechanic tip for shoe glue. When you get new boots put a thin layer over all the threads on your boots. It will protect them from water, grease or anything you walk it. The stitching wont want to fray as much.
Since watching this I've created a poshmark account and have been finding some killer deals. Great video!
I always shop around on outlets and end of season sales. Meaning I get my winter jackets in late winter/early spring and so on. Just have to think of it at the right time, not when it's season.
I buy high end stuff and the amount of money I dropped is staggering. Turns out there's always surplus stock somewhere and now I go for that. I wear all the best stuff for a fraction of rsp. Think half or less.
Always love the intros.
Columbia convertible pants. Dries fast, keeps you cool, can turn into shorts, solid rip-stop. I wear them on construction sites. They take a beating.
Altra’s and Salomon’s are like a high performance sports cars. They perform great, but they don’t last as long. At least that’s how I justify to my self buying a new pair every 400 miles…
I wear Vans almost every day and bought a pair of Vans MTE-3 Gore-Tex boots. They are spectacular. They fit like Vans Sk-8 Hi's but are insulated, waterproof, great traction, and very comfortable. Could not recommend enough.
Goodwill is also a great and extremely price effective place to buy shirts. $5 each most of the time maybe $8.
Neoprene road cycling gloves. They are wetsuits effectively, so you expect to be fully wet, and your hands stay warm. They are light and "fairly" thin. Ask a friend who has them to try or head to your local bike shop.
Did anyone else notice in the pants section the audio didn’t match their mouths
Literally about to comment the same exact thing
I’m sorry😭
not sure how that even happened😅
My ADHD noticed, freaked out, created its own youtube account, just to comment but you got there first. I'm not mad, just deflated.
Also "Belths" is a chapter name
I was watching a Fortnine (motorcycles not the similarly named videogame) video last night that was insanely desynced. Might be a glitch on UA-cam lately.
What breed of cat were you wearing at 9:59 and where did you purchase it?
It’s a Haitian rescue
4:55 Yep, Solomon’s DO wear out pretty quick. I bought pretty expensive ones and they performed well, but didn’t even last a year. My old leather army boots lasted literally for decades.
Fun fact. First resistant carharrt button downs are nir compliant
Fire resistant?
@@OhioCoastie94 yes. My bad. Apple’s autocorrect is brutal.
I’ve got a 3 year old pair of wrangler expeditions. Very hard use in mining industry. They look rough but holding up. I have 4 pair. Perfect phone pocket on the leg.
1:16 where did you get the fake blood?
Who said it's fake? Lol
Cat soup
Consider this perspective. “Where are these pants from,” isn’t a comment, it’s a question in the “comments” section…and many of the questions may be about gear because your educational material landed as intended and was perfectly understood? Zero questions about homesteading. Amazing content 🫡
I've got a few pairs of salomon forces 2 and worn the one pair for 3 years almost everyday and in the bush ! Amazing ankle support and there still great ! Bit of wear and tear but can't say enough ! They've taken a beating and keep going ! Great boot !
It's funny that people in the south say you might need something warmer up north... Your body acclimates... People in Fresno where literal parkas at 50⁰ haha in Ohio we wear shorts until it gets into single digits
Haha I live in PA I quit wearing shorts a month ago. I'm not your normal Yankee but if I get wet and am stuck outside I'd be dead in 6 hours. Funny I was at a hunters safety program today, had on a base shirt, long sleeve, hoodie, wool socks and jeans and I was fuckin cold. The kids were in t shirts and basketball shorts!😅
I shiver in pants and a t shirt under 70. However, I can handle 128 degree heat working outside or in a garage. I smoke so I end up in my garage all day regardless. Sometimes I envy people who tolerate cold well, until I try to get them to go outside in the summer.
You guys need to come visit Fairbanks Alaska during March. People wearing tshirts in 30 degree weather cuz that's warm after weeks of 30 below zero.
North dakota resident here. 2nd coldest state by average temp and an oil n gas worker
Dont ever underestimate layering. You can always shed a layer. Cant shed what you did bring. Staying dry is by far the most important whens it cold. if your nips chafe with baselayers use bandaids or moisturize. dry socks are the only socks you want when its -60 outside for 12 hrs. Lots of southerns come up for work and they either learn quick or go back home missing toes. Muck boots or Dunlops are pretty much what all the Canadians use exclusively up here for boots with bama boot inserts. A loose boot is a double edged sword because foot slop makes your foot muscles work harder which makes em sweat more. Under armor 4.0s are nothing common sight out here.
Realtree cryes actually would be pretty cool
It was an old school MARSOC thing
I am 54. I still wear Rocky S2V. My son in law showed them to me years ago. I’m on my 4th pair. If you have them you know that’s a long time for these boots. Noooot the best in cold weather though.
I put the FASH into fashion.
FYI, the last time I wore muck boots and nothing else, the gal working at the Slurpy Mart called the cops on me.
Here in south Florida everything is about staying dry and cool. What you wear is heavily based on where you live. Good video here lots of info as usual.
What camera did you use who’s your barber what do you eat for breakfast on Tuesdays
The outback deer hunter jacket $260 and the filson double layered wool jacket are top teir. Wool cowboy hat is also very nice to have. As snow melts and starts dropping out of trees this keeps it from going down the back of the neck.
“I have recently gone back to vans”
He definitely watched Slade’s videos.
Love the video.... excellent information..... Only disagreement is on flip flops..... never anything open toe or without a heel strap. Running in Flip Flops slows you down....
Get jeans from LAPG, very similar to the 511 pants.
My kore belt is going on 5 years. I wear it every day & it barely has any freying but now, after weight loss, it takes some effort to push past where I use to wear it for years. I still consider it to be a quality belt. The buckle however has lost most of its coating but still holds up & hasn't rusted out. It's a great daily belt or gun belt.
Eastern Mountain Sports makes incredible work pants. Affordable and after three years of almost daily wear, including logging, homesteading and SAR they show no signs of wear. Just slight color deterioration from the washing machine.
Love the Dirty Civilian Hoody in multicam... I want that ❤😂
The dirty civilian hoody at the end is a must have! I need this
That's the summer combat hoody from wetwrx
What nail trimmers does the cat use?
For gloves just put a pair of nitril mechanic gloves under your normal gloves. Did this for racing and walking around mountains in the Afghanistan. Lowa boots for the win though. Only boots that haven’t face planted me in a wall at the worst time with their soles. Easy transition from pouring rain to tile and still keep traction give them a look. We need a AUSSIE combat shorts video… in winter.
0:56 What kind of punches are those?
Another solid choice for selvage denim is bravestar. Made in the usa and the most inexpensive denim i have found. Solid jeans. I wear the double front denim for training and work on the range as a bomb tech and for weapons work. Amazing jeans and heavy duty!
Oh, the Muticam hoddie... of course you don't say anything about that :D it might fit well under a plate carrier in the summer. Does anyone have a brand?
Wetwrx
Under armor also has one
@@dduff20 Thanks. unfortunately a bit expensive to Europe
@@davidb9323 Unfortunately I couldn't find it
@@davidb9323 I couldn't find it
Used to burn through shoes. Then got Mammut and never looked back. Its the only brand I buy now.
And thick good wool socks, you can wear for several days in a row.
This intro hit me in the PTSD lol
You guys are awesome! We appreciate the hard work you put into this stuff.
What watch is that?
Garmin tactix delta I think. Don’t know about the other one.
47:30
@@Robert_H_Diver I own a tactix delta and yeah thats what it looks like
@@davidkenway4862 how do you like it? I have a fenix 6x pro.
The Tourbillion.