Backpackers always catch all the flack , but be advised those guys hike for days and carry what the need to "LIVE" and understand what is needed for breakfast lunch and dinner and they are practicing sleeping on the ground , may it be an overnighter or a national trail thru hike , 2000 plus miles on your feet . I think this is a valuable skill and should not be overlooked in your training . All u need to do is figuring out how to adjust your loadout with ammo and a musket . Most have all this gear and have no idea what to grab in an emergency and hit the woods/trail/road Here is a good exercise! Load up all your gear , backpack and hit the road and stealth camp around your house for 2 to 3 days , u will get the idea real quick

@austism1

3 ай бұрын

I found grunt proof through the backpacking community! Military surplus gear is used slot in the backpacking community

@The_Red_Off_Road

3 ай бұрын

Real backpackers embrace the suck. It’s awesome being out there with nothing.

@FT4Freedom

3 ай бұрын

Most militia will be backpackers and hunters. The last of us will live in cold mountains.

@crypticreality8484

3 ай бұрын

U in the Rockies?​@@FT4Freedom

@bullphrogva1804

3 ай бұрын

It is such an untap source of information for our community.

I never smoked in the army as a 68w. But whenever the boys were hurting for nic i usually had a can of dip or pack of cheap cigs id pass out to my cav scouts. Their faces would go from just defeated and tired to a little bit of joy and relaxation. Damn i miss those boys.

@johnnyringo4463

2 ай бұрын

Thats one of the jobs as a medic, morale. Lol. That 7 dollar can of dip or pack of cigarettes made all the difference to them. I was a medic also and I remember breaking out a can of Copenhagen or Kodiak and their eyes would get huge. It was like a magic trick to them. Lol. Thanks for your service, and making a selfless decision to become a medic.

@nomadmarauder-dw9re

2 ай бұрын

I watched a documentary about USMC mountain training; the instructor said he always wanted a smoker. They get the fire going quick!

@user-zm5qd3gs5l

2 ай бұрын

Know the feeling

@user-fl1kp1iw6y

2 ай бұрын

Copenhagen long cut original baby. That’s what we all chewed. lol

@Clevelandsteamer324

2 ай бұрын

@@user-fl1kp1iw6ysnuff

I'd add a spoon. Can't leave home without a proper racing spoon!

@Ducky-nm9dj

3 ай бұрын

Or a towel!

@The_Red_Off_Road

3 ай бұрын

I’d add toilet paper.

@marcalmarcos9

3 ай бұрын

Why to have a removeble front sight and dont have a rear sight . Put one or take out the other. Great vídeo .

@jerryj3047

2 ай бұрын

man 👍👍👍👍

@bvictory5698

2 ай бұрын

I have a utensil set from Walmart, ozark trails, they are plastic, it’s a spoon a fork and a knife. Comes in a four pack. They are almost perfectly flat, perfect for tucking in a pouch or pack.

my camel back busted a month into Ramadi. i always stick with canteens too

@fanman8102

3 ай бұрын

I always enjoy the “my camel back never got busted.” When I ask “good, what did you do?” Silence!

@wanderingcalamity360

3 ай бұрын

Try the MSR dromedary bags. Quite a bit more durable, IMHO.

@bewbew0016

3 ай бұрын

I've seen other guys bust theirs. So, I stuck with canteens and bottles.

@unclesham5507

2 ай бұрын

Those are used for piss jugs too. Never buy them used. I can't tell you how many times they get used for piss jugs then turned back in. Just something to keep in mind.

@haroldfarquad6886

2 ай бұрын

I never considered how vulnerable camel backs are in tense environments. All I've used them for is hikes and festivals, but a canteen sounds like a worthy addition for a loadout.

Thanks for the good show and tell. Old Marine RVN vet here and the cop/SWAT guy. I still keep a mount out kit in an old para bag. Key set for 7 mags. I have my old Ka-bar knife on a pistol belt (in a old USN hard sheath) as I used a knife for misc things a lot in the day. I also like to keep my front pretty clear because I recall complaining how think those GI buttons were on our jungle utility shirts when there was incoming mail. I have a Camelback but I also carry an old stainless GI canteen with cup and cover made so I can boil in it. For multiple day trips, I gravitated to the Sawyer mini filter as a requirement. Too many people become casualties otherwise. To carry extra ammo, I took the three-cell bandolier and sewed a D ring on one side and an adjustable length of 550 cord on the other so I can throw it over my head and clip it as a quick grab and go (I also keep one in my truck). You can carry up six mags or five and a weapon kit). Do you carry a compact weapons cleaning kit in the pack. With ARs, it is more than a Marine thing. By the way, I believe in a (compact) pistol and two extra mags as EDC for all the normal reasons. I don't ruck much these days. If you are looking for extra calories, try a squeeze bottle of honey. Light and efficient. You reach a point that the mind and the body conflict, but old habits...well you know. Thanks and keep your powder dry. A knowledgeable, trained and prepared population is a strong society.

You can remove sharpie permanent marker marks by running a dry erase marker over it. It dissolves the permanent marks.

I was kind of a "You get what you pay for" kind of guy and it still has it's merits, BUT.... PSA has been very good to the 2A community and helpful by getting involved on the legal front. If I ever have the scratch, I'm definitely getting some PSA's

@tzoninghard2425

3 ай бұрын

PSA works, maybe their dirst rifkes arent qa'd well eniugh but modern psa work

@ModernFrontiersman

3 ай бұрын

totally. they are the one company i was determined to be an affiliate for because of the good they are doing.

@griftinggamer

3 ай бұрын

You do get what you pay for. In 2024 $500 gets you a fairly good 5.56 carbine with 60 years of development and history with public TDP. I do have some higher end stuff, and I really can't tell the difference except the recoil buffer/spring is a tad more springyams the groups on a bench or a tad bigger but so what, it still goes bang. I don't know what the fuss is about. The AR15 market is a great allegory for diminishing returns.

@TacticalRabbit42

3 ай бұрын

Love PSA...but I typically don't buy their stuff until a few years after it's been out. Their 1st gens all ways have problems. Really isn't a knock against PSA because that's just normal stuff but yeah, If it's new give it a year or two

@griftinggamer

3 ай бұрын

@TacticalRabbit42 I don't think anyone is referencing their laundry list of R&D one offs...but the old fashioned ar15s

Sustain the fight. Sustain the fighter. Sustain the mission.

Im an old dude with old school gear. I run 6 mags in my LBV88 and 4 on the alice belt all while keeping my front slick. Keeping my front slick isnt so much about going prone but more about how my rifle sits when im patrolling. I like it up against my body more for comfort. That's just how i roll. Everybody has thier own preferences and thats cool. You do you and I'll do me. Aint no military standards out here in our world. Best we can do is share knowlege, learn from each other and try different sh!t. Nuff said.

@jasonsierchio1167

2 ай бұрын

Need more people like you in this world

@j.r.zavala

2 ай бұрын

Excellent points made on all accounts! Awesomeness, I say...Airborne!

@user-ci2mn1oy3w

2 ай бұрын

you must figure on missing a LOT Audy murphy took 2 years of the worst fighting ever seen, mostly vs bolt actions, to kill 241 men and he needed a LOT of help and luck to do so. My BOB has just 100 rds on it, cause I aint dumb enough to be making noise, showing a light at night, or be out and about in daylight.

@graybeardsage

2 ай бұрын

@@user-ci2mn1oy3w If you ever have to lay down suppressive fire to cover movement or break contact you'll wish you had alot more than 100 rounds... and most, if not all, of those suppressive rounds sent down range will be misses-- especially at night.

@user-ci2mn1oy3w

2 ай бұрын

@@graybeardsage you wont need suppressive fire at night, that's the point of being stealthy with a silencer and night viion and subsonic ammo.

Pro tip a friend who is a German army doctor gave me; ground coffee is great for packing wounds. It has anti-septic properties, is bio-degradable, and absorbs liquid very well.

@J.B.1982

2 ай бұрын

That is something right there!

Nomex flight gloves, definitely a pro move

@notlisted-cl5ls

2 ай бұрын

pro comment from a pro gamer boi

I’d say foot powder…but not necessarily a must have. My squad leader always said “you’re infantry. We mainly walk everywhere. If you’re feet are combat ineffective so are you.” Anyway, good video man

@YouveBeenMiddled

3 ай бұрын

Don't forget the extra socks (x2).

@keeganowens8949

2 ай бұрын

Yep, anything to keep your feet in operation is essential. Spare socks, foot powder, a flask of hard liquor to kill infections whether bacterial or fungal helps.

@j.r.zavala

2 ай бұрын

Excellent point made, nothing worse that cold, wet and bleeding feet...you/we have got to have foot powder and extra (dry) socks to keep those sausages combat effective, been there done that...Airborne!

@trollmcclure1884

2 ай бұрын

working feet are for pussies. True men limp through it and then use duct tape. 🙂 But yeah, I like petroleum jelly more as I can set it on fire. Tho, then the tape doesnt stick. Does the powder even work? I used it maybe once and my feet were sweating anyway. Does it rub less or whats the point?

@dogevanzandt2889

2 ай бұрын

AY YO BE ADVISED Most modern foot powder is made from corn starch and not talc. Fungus eats corn starch and thrives. If using boot powder make aure to get some talc based stuff just don't huff the dust.

3,500 calories a day is no joke. I ate continuously in the field and I always lost weight. It was even worse in the winter with very cold weather. You can afford to pack light in the late spring through early fall, but Winter is not the time to skimp on clothes, food, or shelter.

@nomadmarauder-dw9re

2 ай бұрын

Remember Eco Challenge? A good take away from that series is If you're not cold tired and hungry you're carrying too much and sleeping too late.

@j.r.zavala

2 ай бұрын

Roger that...cold weather in any deployment is no joke..."miserable", to sum it up, at the very least. But a hot weather "theatre" can be just as miserable if not worse, a lack of water (hydration) and one is out of the game...Been there done that. Airborne!

@bobmarquardt393

2 ай бұрын

What would you recommend for food/MREs in your pack? Thank you

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

You literally had a whole supply chain and tons of people backing you up in the field. Being alone is nothing like anything that you know.

@MostDopeGamer775

25 күн бұрын

And if you wait for fall to prepare for winter you’re already dead

If a drone isn't part of your kit you're stuck in early GWOT days. Ideally you have one or two dudes in your crew carrying one and lots of batteries at least.

@GruntProof

3 ай бұрын

I'll cover that in the next one

@user-wc1em7pc2p

3 ай бұрын

Right on @@GruntProof We always need to consider we don't have S2 and S6 on the outside. Minimum effective kit for the squad to shoot, move, communicate, and sustain is paramount. Keep at it brother.

@user-wc1em7pc2p

3 ай бұрын

Minute men don't have the full compliment of the apparatus anymore, that isn't the function nor is it possible to mimic it completely. We can strive to get the fundamentals ironed out and build slowly. There are too many scenarios to try to account for but if you have the basics taken care of you can manage, guerrilla fighters have done it and will continue to do it without the big machine backing them.@@loseronthecruisecontrol2129

@slapoutindixie7537

3 ай бұрын

⁠if all hell breaks loose it’s just gonna be us local folks … who the hell is gonna back us up with military fire power,jets,and heavy equipment .. oh and engineers 😏

@feoxorus

3 ай бұрын

@@slapoutindixie7537 Yeah, but the IT guys will have skinny jeans and good coffee - one of which is useful.

Alcohol for an American with a Dad born and raised in Scotland means an old Scotch Whisky flask that may have survived the Somme in WW1 with a good Scotch. I'm greatly impressed with the amount of stuff you can put in your pack and plate carrier plus weapon and ammo and still keep it under 70 pounds. I was Marine Infantry 1975 - '77 and much of equipment I humped around Okinawa was the same as they used in WW2. This is very instructive for us old guys. I will not be going on long patrol anymore but it great to see the available equipment. Thanks for the video.

@josephdixon1827

2 ай бұрын

" Semper Fi!" Just another old 0311. ( circa ) 1980s.

@OutlandStation

2 ай бұрын

0351 from the 90's. Good morning, brothers!

@Patrickjohnphotography

2 ай бұрын

WOW. Thank you for your service.

@robdavidson4945

2 ай бұрын

​@@josephdixon1827I was trained as 0341 but after the fall of Saigon we didn't need mortar right away so I TAD to Camp Guard/ MP for a few months at Camp MacTuras then back to 60mm mortars at Camp Schwab. The last 6 months of my 2 year stint Camp Lejeune as a Troop Handler/ Infantry Instructor for an experimental program FSTU or Field Skills Training Unit.

@anthonyiocca5683

Ай бұрын

Drunkards are not an asset, nor will you receive the kingdom of Heaven. Repent

50 lbs and under is impressive. I am leaning back towards LBE chest rig rather than a plate carrier. If everything goes to hell, you only have the plates that you have. If you get shot, you may survive, but it might rearrange your organs. If you make it back to "camp" in one piece and recover, will you have an expensive stock of rifle plates to replace the one or two that were destroyed? I guess my point is that videos like this are valuable. As an Eagle Scout and a person who loves to get lost in the woods/mountains and make do with what I have, I love videos like this because it shows that you don't need $10k worth of kit in order to make it. All of this said, you do need to train. If you have never had to dig out your campsite from snow or dirt or start a fire the hard way, or leave no or almost no footprint then all of your tools/guns are kind of useless.

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

Dig your campsite out from snow... wtf are you on about? You push the snow out of the way... you aren't worried about clearing the whole site. Starting a fire the hard way isn't hard after putting in a half hour of practice. You sound like you go around playing pretend like this dude does.

"It sucks to suck." Trouble is, people usually don't realize that until its too late. Good content, thanks.

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

yeah and you are talking about the dude talking about missions and wearing camo in situations you probably don't want to stick out in AND saying a side arm is a dumb idea, having a backup is a dumb idea to this dude... he is the definition of suck.

AMEN!!! I own 2 DDs, Windham, PSA, and BCM. Tighter tolerances and better finishes aren't worth the way heavier price tag! I will grab my PSA just as fast as I'd grab my DDs to defend my home, family, and self! Now, if I'm going out the door for war/combat, yes, I'll grab my DD or BCM over my PSA, but for the average American gun owner PSA is just fine! That's facts!!! Most of my rifles are on my channel and I'm not talking out the side of my neck! Rifles with decent BCG and Barrel will run thousands upon thousands of rounds no matter the name on the side! I might make a video with my DD and PSA side by side.

@skullofserpent5727

2 ай бұрын

Not before you will make a dozen of your lizard videos.

At 68, I don't plan on running very far with a plate carrier on. My group will be here on the farm when SHTF.

@davidhowell7901

2 ай бұрын

HAM RADIO is a great form of comms in rural areas

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

I wouldn't run with Usain bolt and think I'm going to win. Everybody has a strong suit, and that can change over time, find your strengths and fight on your own terms. You don't need a plate carrier if you're well hidden or behind cover

@gloryrow100

Ай бұрын

70 here. I just like watching what those who can do. If I had to carry all that stuff to the truck..I'd be challenged. Are the Chinese the biggest threat? They're getting ready for invaders in Europe. They say it cant happen here... They say a lot of things. My neighborhood is made of adult children. They need someone that knows how to do things.

@Leifler

Ай бұрын

​@gloryrow100 hey, there is maximum effectiveness and there is something. Odds are if you're old enough the only thing you should need is your rifle and a couple mags slapped in your back pocket and the situation is all but or literally on your doorstep. It's like the old movies when the women were reloading the levers actions in the log cabin level situation.

@Bluestatesurvival

Ай бұрын

We old guys are cunning.

Something like this is always a tough call. Kudos for attempting it. I'm from an older generation (black boots/green fatigues) and cannot relate to the type of gear and amount of gear the sandbox troops carried. My experience is "never enough ammo" and that's with good fire discipline and always too much gear. It just depends on what is going to happen.

@matthewshannon6946

2 ай бұрын

Same experience here!👍

....."it's gonna get worse before it gets worse!" ~ Risky Chrisky FALLOUT

@Coppersaguaro

3 ай бұрын

I miss that guy. Is he on another platform now so we can still follow?

@modemode3663

3 ай бұрын

You forgot FJB

An idea: One reason I almost always carry a UK military 'basha' with my gear is not only is it a tarp shelter and a casualty litter, but you can also wrap it around you similar to the poncho liner, and fold it up to stow gear. Multi-function is gold.

@Commonsensepreps

Ай бұрын

That's actually what I've been looking for I think. Is it durable? My last tarp fell apart after a few to many camping trips

@ChrisC30

Ай бұрын

@@Commonsensepreps very durable. It's a one-person as far as tarps go, unless the two people are very cozy. It's got tie-downs all over the place. They are available used but mine was unissued in MTP (UK multicam). I believe there's a desert camo and possibly another.

Being 74 years old being around fishing, hunting and trapping along with camping and backpacking my whole life. When I was raised we had chickens and I remember collecting eggs from them. There were cottontail rabbits everywhere and I would use wire to catch them to eat.There was a ton of ground squirrels and these would make holes that cattle or horses would get their hoofs caught in and break the hoofs off. Personally I hadn’t eaten a chicken til I was 13 years old because rabbits were everywhere. They use to grow orange trees in the San Fernando Valley and when you wanted orange juice you just picked them and made juice. Always had a garden and grow corn 🌽, tomatoes 🍅, peppers 🫑 and onions along with radishes and potatoes 🥔, French onion soup has always been a favorite of mine. I taught all my kids these things and my daughter thank me many times for the skills I taught them.

Gave it a like when he cracked the coors

I’d rather hear from a battle tested veteran than someone that has not seen combat and just read field manuals… for people who can’t comprehend what I was saying I was complimenting Randal by being a battle tested vet and not a bureaucrat with a pencil preaching field manuals without have physically put them to the test in combat. As far as people thinking I’m keyboard warrior, I drive trucks and when I’m on down time I ruck in truck stop parking lots. And when I’m home I take training courses

@cxybaby209

3 ай бұрын

Army Infantry Vet. If you were patient to listen for less than a minute, you would've heard that.

@nanzistnt2573

3 ай бұрын

Best to define a battle tested veteran. GWOT vets arent comparable to GW/DS vets or Russians in Syria/Ukraine.

@greenman4508

3 ай бұрын

@@cxybaby209pretty sure he was complimenting the host. At least acknowledging he has battle time.

@tasty_waves_007

3 ай бұрын

​@@greenman4508 correct

@jimmyfields5831

3 ай бұрын

@@greenman4508 yes you are correct that’s why I follow Randal’s channel and stokers etc…

Being Western American resident, i see lots of vast openness, and a rangefinder is a must. Plus, the sand and dust this time of year (windy as hell) is brutal, so lens cleaning and weapons cleaning kit is crucial. I also desert hunt a lot. I use my range finder not only for measuring distance but for observation at distance. I regularly spot animals 400m out bare eye and past 1000m with the 4x range finder at times.

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

You are nuts... outside of total societal and governmental collapse you aren't going to be wearing anything like carriers or even carrying around a rifle. People need to get a grip on reality.

@teampyle9835

2 ай бұрын

@thomgizziz I literally have a gun in arms reach of me or in the same room as me at all times and I definitely have a rifle at all times when I'm hunting. I might as well have a kit to go with it. I could give a damn less if you think I'm crazy for doing so.

@MylesKillis

Ай бұрын

@@thomgizzizyou’re on the wrong side of the internet bud

@Mark-sy6xq

27 күн бұрын

They still let you guys have guns down there ? Not being facetious, l don’t know the situation down there these days.

My first issued weapon was a 1911 with 11 mags (USN Hospital Corpsman with the Marines) in the early '70s. To this day, a 1911 is like my American Express, I never leave home without it. I grew quite fond of my M1967 LCE and still use a modified version for certain field uses, along with an empty molle plate carrier or molle vest for carrying additional equipment. A good quality combat knife/bayonet is a good idea and I always carry a Tomahawk, multifunctional and lighter than a hatchet. JM2CW

First line is what's on your belt, pockets and in your hands. Second line is your LBE/Plate Carrier. Line three is your ruck. I created a line four which is a duffle bag of bug out essentials that can be thrown in a vehicle. Your LBE is not line one. I was LRSD for six years and this is what was taught at the Long range surveillance leaders course located at the 4th RTB.

@docred4739

2 ай бұрын

Wow, you've been out a long time if that's what you were taught as that's nowhere near current info being taught to anyone. 1st line is on your body/in pockets. 2nd line is anything off body so LBE/plate carrier/ruck are all the same thing. 3rd line is vehicle/MOT borne.

@dogevanzandt2889

2 ай бұрын

This is wrong lmao. First line is essentials for fighting. Second line is mission critical. Third line is sustainment.

@MylesKillis

Ай бұрын

@@docred4739what unit were you with?

@MylesKillis

Ай бұрын

@@dogevanzandt2889what unit where you with?

@docred4739

Ай бұрын

@@MylesKillis the one your mom followed around. Really though, I get why you might ask, but basic opsec learned in BCT tells us you don't share personal info publicly.

Marine vet (5812), thru-hiked almost 10,000 miles of trails. Been trying to incorporate my thru-hike knowledge with light loads mixed with military/bushcraft knowledge on equipment that can take abuse. Been playing around with a load bearing belt kit and found that the helikon-tex bergen pack sits well right over my IFAK when wearing the war belt. The pack is only intended for supplying myself with the 5C’s and weapon field maintenance. Got it to where I can incorporate the belt kit with either plate carrier or chest rig or just stand alone, and can wear the pack comfortably with either the chest rig or belt kit.

Your setup is very similar to mine for the most part. Something I have never understood is the guys who have 3 magazines only, they act like they can get a resupply, there will NOT be a resupply unless you have cached items. What I have differently than you is the food, I keep a weeks worth of freeze dried or dehydrated food. I don't do MRE's as they are heavy and too bulky. And no you don't have to cook freeze dried food, it can be cold soaked. I also keep 3 bandanas, one for my head cause sweat in the eyes sucks and other two for predetermined signals. They see a certain color bandana and that means rally point has changed. Never have been fond of the iodine tablets, I prefer to have a little squirt bottle of bleach or tabs. A ounce of bleach in a hot sauce bottle goes a long way. As for water storage I use smart water bottles as the threads work great with a Sawyer filter. Happy what you said about the dump pouch, I couldn't agree more, and I mark my mags to show they are mine. Oh, not sure if you do this or not, but the extra ammo in my pack is divided up into 5 vacuum sealed bags with 56 rounds each.....that whole no resupply thing. I don't do water bladders as I've had them pop. But I do keep a pistol on me, 10mm for big furry four legged creatures, two extra mags.

@keeganowens8949

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you in principle, but my loadout consists of a Type 56 SMG rig with its 3 magazines. However, the reason for that is that I am exclusively defending my own property. Either I'm in my house with all of my equipment, or I'm surprised in my back woods and just need the ammunition for while I'm retreating to my house or trenches. If I have to respond to something away from my property, I'll absolutely need more ammunition, but I'd need a car to get that far anyway, most likely. (Car carries more supplies.) And if not, I can throw some more ammunition in a pouch and go. (I'm not convinced I'm right, if you have thoughts on why I'm being dumb, please share.)

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

What are you on about? You are acting like you can get a resupply on food... all of you are insane if you think you got this figured out. 56 rounds each... which divides evenly... not at all unless you have magically 28 round mags. This dude is talking about bartering with dip... this is all a LARP and nobody actually thinks about reality much.

@MylesKillis

Ай бұрын

@@thomgizzizor you can just load 28 in each

@justinlevy274

15 күн бұрын

@@thomgizziz I was curious how he plans on sustaining 5k calories and why hes running around on patrol wasting those calories. I see a lot of guys fully kitted out like this and just think in shtf they will look like walking loot boxes. I don't walk through a rough part of town with a nice watch on, I can't imagine walking around like looking like that if things really go sideways.

It would be great if you, Brent, Stoker, and whomever else you can muster got together and all compared a 3 day load out (or whatever timeframe you agree upon). It would be interesting to see who chooses what & why.

One of the ways I've prepared, is I requested free maps of half of the united states. If you goto the states website sometime they have maps of the state for free. Some also have activities and state park resources.

@paulrettig1507

2 ай бұрын

I pick up a free map everytime I enter a new state at the welcome center.

I just smile when guys start name dropping all the expensive triggers, sights and whatnot that they spent more on than my entire rifle cost, ESPECIALLY when their rifles can't hit the targets any better than mine can! All my specialty parts that I hunted down are labeled "On Sale" or "Clearance Item" and "BLEM" so it took me a while to build them.

Being a marine (0321) veteran I take for granted the information I know and the gear I have staged for when shit gets weird... I seem to forget most of this isnt common sense when it comes to knowledge of the civilian population..

The body armor part at the end is true especially in Afghanistan all the gear and body armor was straight breaking dudes off.

This guys gonna be on the struggle bus if he can’t get any more beer. 8 years sober. Best thing I ever did. Should be yours too. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@fedupamerican6534

3 ай бұрын

5 years sober here congratulations on the 8

@hansblitz7770

3 ай бұрын

No. This is not a guy that slams 12 Steel Reserves a day and gets the shakes when he doesn't have it. This is just you way of patting yourself on the back. You think it is an accomplishment, when really all it says is you can't handle your alcohol. Dude, you literally got defeated by beer.

@jimmylarge1148

3 ай бұрын

@@hansblitz7770 I actually was trying to inspire people. You on the other hand are only around for your own benefit, who my comment obviously did apply to. 😂 I used to do that too, make up excuses to make you self feel better. I was you, before I grew up.

@jimmylarge1148

3 ай бұрын

@@hansblitz7770 you’re the guy he talks abt when he’s mentioning people u don’t want in your community.

@papermind4010

3 ай бұрын

@@hansblitz7770 tell us you're an alcoholic without telling us you're an alcoholic

DO NOT USE IMPROVISED TQ

I was an 11b10 in the guard, 11b10 is an infantry soldier, for those who may not know. We had former rangers and SF soldiers in my unit and one of the main things these guys taught us was to always be adaptable. To not be static in operations and training. More sweat in training, less blood in combat. God bless each and everyone of you.

Great video. I would add a small weapon cleaning kit. An Optics cleaning kit.

@GruntProof

3 ай бұрын

Yup, they're in there!

@tdgactual203

2 ай бұрын

@@GruntProof 2 inches is all good but you did say that you normally run your canteen pouch up front did you not? Canteen with cup and pouch= 4-5 inches + the double stacked mags 6-7 inches now?

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

@@tdgactual203 People like this don't live in reality. They are talking about weapons and a ton of ammo when in reality food and water is going to be the major issue for the first little while... then they expect for total loss of law and enforcement which is probably not going to happen and if it does most of these people won't make it. This guy talks about internet heroes and he talks more nonsense than anybody.

@thomgizziz

2 ай бұрын

@@GruntProof Okay, Internet Hero... smh

@lanejohnson7656

2 ай бұрын

@@thomgizziz I went to check out all your videos on how it’s actually done and see what experience you have to back it up.. You are calling combat vets internet hero’s.. lol

Im a big fan of the USGI 3 cell bandoleers and 2 quart canteens, easy way to plus up any kit. The USMC bandoleer with PALs webbing on the back is especially nice to add some water and medical to the back of for an easy grab and go satchel. The 4 cell PMK pouches that hold 40 round AK mags are also really nice carried on a strap, pretty low key.

Former Army. I have a plate carrier, I can ditch the plates depending on the activity. My setup pretty much the same, except I use a Nalgene bottle with metal cup. I like the wider opening compared to the GI canteen. Nods, not as high speed...PVS 7 ultra. Thermal viewer is on the to get list.

I'm about you do you. I'm not minimalist, but I can no longer carry what I did in Afghanistan any longer either. 90% disability will get you there. That said, I have 4 mags on the chest, two more on the belt, 6 on my patrol pack, and if really expect something, I have 4+4 (pistol + rifle) or 6 mag bandoleer. I do carry my pistol. My carry isn't a whole lot different than depicted. However, I do have different bags/loadouts for envisioned mission, length of time (one day, two days, three or more...) No beer, but do have a few small bottles of Rare Breed.

Always thought a helmet was a good move if you have one available, whether it's armored or just a bump helmet. At the minimum (bump) it can keep you safer from debris falling on your head and at the maximum (ACH or better) can save your noodle from fragmentation, pistol rounds, or ricochets.

10th mtn OEF9-10 saw gunner carrying and extra 400 rnds, heading out on a 3 day patrol I weighed 3-350lbs walking out the gate. Loved my pig then but 15 years later I’m glad I’m just a civilian riflemen too. To be 18 again huh?! Love the content and awareness your bringing.

There were many great little details in this video that helped me.

I'd definetly recommend carrying a waterfilter. Your canteen might run out in a couple of hours, water filter or purifier will last you a lot longer if you can find a river or even a puddle

Plate carrier has mag pouches over side plates, belt has 3 rifle and 3 pistol mag pouch, ounces might equal pain, but if yoube never been on the side of not having ammo and needing it, youd trade extensive pain for the ammo, pain means you're alive, you can get over it, cant get over being dead.

@griftinggamer

3 ай бұрын

There are dudes in sandals with 2 mags in their pockets that put up bigger fights than most people will.

@jw5297

3 ай бұрын

@@griftinggamer True story!!!

@cassallen6362

3 ай бұрын

​@@griftinggamer and typically don't live long enough to break contact😢. We always carried at least an extra 3-5 mags or ammo for MG. The sandals and light ammo load allows u to be faster but they typically don't out run consistent concentrated fire.

@griftinggamer

3 ай бұрын

@cassallen6362 Why would you stick around for concentrated fire? I don't frankly understand the obsession with larping for firefights, executing battle drills, and stacking bodies. It makes zero sense if you're outgunned, outnumbered, and your family depends on you. Fighting on home soil is a hell of a lot different than doing route clearance and tribal relations 2,000 miles away. A couple farmers/hunters with grand dad's Hawkeye or Winchester sniping at OPs and garrisons and running in the hills before anyone knows what's going on is more effective than having some thrills dumping ammo and getting schwaked by on station drones and air, or mortars, or m2s, or an Abrams...you see where I'm going here? Fm 7-8 is suicide if you're the guerrilla...

@jw5297

3 ай бұрын

@@cassallen6362 I believe griftinggamer was implying the fact that there are a lot of big talkers (internet commandos)

I don't have a military background, but I'm a bow hunter and Carpenter. I've got a plate carrier all set up, with level IV plates. That I work out in after a 8 hour day of building house but I also live on flat ground and very near a city center. I find your tips and information very valuable, but I'll keep my plates in for now. I can dead out for a half mile and go to a good trot for another 2 miles before I need to catch wind. When I don't have my gear on I put 90lbs of rocks in a resale shop backpack... I'll go and take the dog for a 4 mile walk like that. It hurts. Just a regular school backpack, lots of stretching afterwards.

Amen. Any beer is a good beer.

@RedDevil5081

3 ай бұрын

Especially if its free beer! 🍻😂

The DZ Crossfire Rig integrates perfectly with the Crossfire CF2. Carry all your sustainment on the hips… In the UK I loved JayJays webbing…best belt kit ever.

PSA all day, everyday! I'm with you 100%. If you do want to go upgrade, they have the CHF FN barrel options.

bro......i was literally just writing down a list for this.

@DaveJ-ox2dh

3 ай бұрын

Josh you’re a pussy. How’s the FBI doing

I spent a few years in the Marines and 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, but I can't seem to convince people how important it is to learn these skills, especially in this day and age

@user-sk7zc1fc5u

2 ай бұрын

I wasn't in the military and I'm old, but I keep reading online of people saying when things get rough, they are heading for the wilderness area to live off the land. If you've been in the military does that mean you can do that? I couldn't have done it when I was younger. Maybe for a while in summer but definitely not in the winter, spring, or fall. Unless you pack all your food on mules or horses, how can you live off the land?

@Npc1488-wc1kf

2 ай бұрын

most people drop common loot

@ghostjohn2001

Ай бұрын

That’s why Darwin Awards exist, lol.

3 and 4 mag guys ain't never been in a firefight. I'd go through 7 mags in no time in a serious fight.

@delta3two

3 ай бұрын

Spray & pray ! Correct

@tomyoung8563

3 ай бұрын

I get that man. I never once wished for less ammo,, fewer options etc but I’m not sure trying to duplicate an infantry platoon is the way to go for this

@TheBiggE.

3 ай бұрын

I wonder sometimes if people even remember the range when ammo was cheap…

Thank you for not being a commercial, being blunt and straightforward! Refreshing!!

This is one of most helpful videos I've seen on KZread. People need to check in with each other and learn what makes sense. Good job.

My buddy was a SAW Gunner in the Marines and he has a few PSA rifles if he says they're amazing for the price and a good gun which I had the pleasure of shooting most of them for my birthday he let me shoot ammo can for EACH for two of them, so 2 ammo cans for two different guns I believe him, almost glowing hot hahaha was awesome. He was in operation Kandahar so he seen some shit, ill take a trusted friend and combat soldier's advice any day. Do with it, what you will.

Mine fell off the truck ... so I still have it! !!! LOL !!! Me too

The number of questions you've answered for me in this video is insane. Thank you. New subscriber here.

I appreciate your take on this. It's important for people such as yourself to help spread knowledge and experience

Great video - Practical info from a grunt who's been there is much appreciated

Another great insight for guys trying get out there with gear.

These are my favorite videos on you tube. You can learn a lot from this guy. 12 mags on you, 1 in the weapon, 4-6 mags in my ruck.

The guys in girls that listen to your channel do not really care if you get it 100% right. I think most of us just need to understand how things can work when shit hits the fan. You have a great channel. Keep it up.

Bible, short version. New testament psalms proverbs. Copy of the constitution. Extra socks. Matches or means to start a fire. Coffee. Just my thoughts. I appreciate you sharing. I needed exactly this. I'm a lone wolf, patriot, marine. Currently on point in the communist hell of Chicago. God bless America. Semper Fi

I do a gun belt and suspenders rig for a riffle loadout. No pistol. With a small pack. It works. Can’t fit everything on a chest rig that I can fit on a belt, or as comfortably..I don’t use a buttpack just some extra SAW pouches. A Goretex top can fit in a SAW pouch, or a poncho, or thin fleece shirt, or other items or mission essentials. I turned a GP MOLLE canteen pouch into a more robust IFAK. And Wiggys bags and other items are well worth the price. Working on night vision.

I’m one of those that talks about the stuff hanging off the chest rig but I am talking specifically about the micro chest rig. First ya gotta add one or more magazine pouches to get to six minimum then add a GP pouch, etc, etc and then got 6 to 10 inches hanging off the chest rig. Get a TAP or FLC and you don’t have to worry about it. Excellent stuff, thanks!

I like it, I think for the situation you’re talking about you’ve explained it very well and I wouldn’t change to much.

@feoxorus

3 ай бұрын

Fifty pounds of $h!t hanging off you, as a "minuteman"? Ok, bud. Don't forget to BYO body bag.

From one retired SFC to another- You covered all the basics and then some. Nice pack and gear-

Fantastic video. And amen hearing about PSA, they make excellent equipment.

This is a great video, as usual from Randall, and full of useful information, I also have a video coming up on my armor setup, and I just posted one two weeks ago on my bug out bag that Randall was super cool to share, but honestly, I do not believe in a standardized load out. You could have a full fledged close assault mission, a static defensive mission, or a plain clothes surveillance mission in a minuteman role, and they will have widly varying equipment needs. These sorts of videos are still super fun to watch though! Great video Randall.

I would add socks at least two or three pairs. and well broken in high quality boots.

@matthewmbober4426

2 ай бұрын

He did say boots

I have 1 thing that I have never heard any talk about and that dumping cell phones that even turned off still send a location ping, cell phones will get you killed.

@RedDevil5081

3 ай бұрын

Actually alot of channels do.

The knife hand and a shot were perfect.

Love it, straight to the point without the commercial. Keep it up

Always great to hear from those who know.

Freaking AWESOME!!! 😂 So many truths in this video I lost count. I've had many disscusions on this 3-4 mag "load-out". 🤦‍♂ I never have less than 10 rifle mags on me...and I was just a loathly Air Farce guy!

Although I don't think a plate carrier and plates are on the top priority list of essentials they (including a helmet) are definitely high enough on the list to get after all the carrying gear (carry mags, water, basic field sustainment, etc). Any modern conflict will see a massive amount of rounds expended and possibly shrapnel so any advantage on protection gets you home at the end of the day especially in a militia context where a medivac is less likely. Great to have in any sort of static defense scenario as well. We all know how much it sucks to wear the stuff and it might not be needed in every scenario but it is definitely something something I would say needs to be planned for and added to any serious militiamans load out. Also, you are right that night vision is an incredibly underrated necessity. Even gen 1 works decently for passive observation better than MK1 eye balls in the middle of the night. I'm lucky enough to have some to loan out even if my wife still gives me crap about the expense but everyone should buy some before having a stockpile of various weapons, we only have two hands and two eyes so have at least one item for each in my opinion before you buy 20 guns you're not going to use anyway lol

You’ll notice that people who have been there and done that are no nonsense and keep it simple. Thanks Randall for keeping it real and keeping it simple because it’s exactly what I needed

Yo man, I have been watching a lot of your videos in the last few weeks and you’re putting out that “boring” and simple but hard to follow through on info that no one else is. Keep it up.

You talk just like the ranger in my family and he saw action. Thanks for being on point and real world. Geist Wulf

Loving these vids. Keep up the awesome work grunt. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

On the topic of optics, especially for the .556. I've found that you can use airgun scopes and optics for your ar. In fact most airgun optics are rifle compatible, but it doesn't go the other way, because rifle optics are hardened against recoil, it's one way recoil. Airgun and rimfire optics are hardened against the forward and backward recoil. That makes them safe and effective and they're cheap. I have a 4×16 55mm with built-in range finder, 3 color illuminated cross hairs, a green laser, and a reflex sight plus there's about 50 feet of picatinny rail on the scope body, not really, but there's more rail on the scope than on my rifle, It's shockproof, frost resistant and really solid and it only cost 179 usd. A comparable package using Gucci parts would cost more than 750.

Ty sir for your valuable insight.

Excellent job.. as always

I was able to get connectors that make it possible to use my military headset with one of the cheaper handheld radios. Great video. Thanks so much.

Great content, thanks again Randall 👍

I am with you - go with what ya know - I am 11B1P - Garelstedt Germany - 82-86 - I was 39 for 40 on distance range @ Benning , a Delta Dawg from Harmony Church not that Sandhill Hotel Crap, iron sites M16A2 - I carry 1 gen up from that now - use iron sites - I know them well and train with them as well - L2 Alice full size - with Web gear and battle belt. Again - it is what I know - I do morning rucks 3 days a week - short 2m - 3m - 2m on a M-W-F rotation with my gear. I sub a walking stick for my musket so that I am in the groove with the motion required when required. My biggest problem is finding other trained or competent people to form up any kind of tribe.They will show up when the time is right though - I am sure ! Drive on Hero -

@w.va.patriot9118

2 ай бұрын

Brother that's the same gear I use army vet 1979 to 1997 desert storm vet now a militia man

I appreciate the input, I’ve gotten my normal backpacking load out down to about 20-35 pound depending on season so carrying a bunch of ammo is an option for me and I’m glad to hear someone explain why I’m not stupid for wanting to is refreshing

Set up my DD Hammocks tarp 3.5x3.5 this weekend. Got down to 32. Used an old Remington sleeping bag I've had for years. It's extra long and wide, i like to spread out. Also used my grampas old wool blanket that my grandma made him in the 50s. Just me and my German Shepard. Got some good pistol training in as well. Hard to believe it's February.

I really mean this my friend I love watching your videos they are so informative and great I learn so much from listening to you and I know you know what your talking about because you been through it. God bless you brother your really that good.

Love this minute men series. On each one I've unliked it just so I could like it again! Thanks Randell!

Since you mentioned IPA's, I get myself four 19.2 ounce cans of the 9% Voodoo Ranger for $11. I was also 11C from 1988-1999 active, and yes I have been 60mm in the line.

I have plenty of mags for backup in case some get busted, but I started using bandoliers as my resupply. 6 mags in my TAPS, one in the gun, and bandoliers in the ruck. With the speed loaders the bandoliers work great and take up less room and are quieter than mags. Just an option, works for me.

This is a really good video. Thanks Grunt

God bless PSA. Great products, great service, great mission.

Thank you for appreciating PSA!

Thank you for providing this valuable info for free to the folks who’ve never experienced combat but still want to be prepared.

I love the parallels to backpacking. There are also parallels to being a small landlord that does most of their own maintenance and Improvement. I had several tool boxes. A general tool box with most of the common tools. A glazing toolbox for window repair, an electrical tool box and parts bucket. And a plumbing box with a parts bucket. I could be ready for whatever in just a few minutes. I also competed in endurance motorcycle road racing. The tool kit was set up for the bike but the load of spare tires and other equipment depending on the length of the race from 2 to 24 hours. I see this approach as similar in match the loadout to the mission. I love how he says he wears a pistol around the grounds when it would be a hassle to have a rifle slung. My saying is I never carry A gun outside the house. Because in the house I have several close at hand. Finally when it comes to training at 66 on trying to regain as much of the strength endurance and Agility I can after having a broken back and a heart attack in the last 15 years. And I'm starting to compete again. I previously ran through 6 to 10,000 rounds of .22 a year. That was just competition and just .22. I've shot against former members of the army Marksmanship unit, and National and Collegiate champions. And I've held my own. I'm finally a piece of dad advice. Take care of your body because you may live longer than you expect!

thank you for your service