British Army Personal Kit - Layer 2: Fight!

The second video in this series about the British Army Soldier's Personal Kit -
Fighting Order, including Helmet, Body Armour, Belt Kit and Daysack.
I talk through what I carry in my kit and the reasons for each item. This kit allows the soldier to fight and survive for at least 24 hours, if not longer.
Belt Kit weight including water (excluding ammo) is 22lbs.
Daysack (excluding ammo and radio) is 10lbs.
The Jayjays Litefighter Daysack and Yoke can be found here; www.jayjaysbrecon.co.uk/
The IFAK Pouch can be found here; www.uktactical.com/product/wa...
Fidlock Bags are available here; www.contactleft.co.uk/outdoor...
The Rifle Cleaning Kit Wallet is available here; www.contactleft.co.uk/all-pro...
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Fighting Order
02:09 Belt Kit
02:41 Ammunition
04:05 Escape Pouch
06:25 IFAK
08:02 Admin & Weapons Pouch
10:52 Daysack

Пікірлер: 522

  • @greenmansurvival4832
    @greenmansurvival48322 жыл бұрын

    "when you have smashed the enemies position you can sit and have a victory brew afterwards", how very British, love it!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    They don't like it up 'em!

  • @nigelgregory4777

    @nigelgregory4777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course one can not possibly think of going to war without tea, that's not British, ☕☕👍👍😂

  • @itzybitzyspyder

    @itzybitzyspyder

    2 жыл бұрын

    As an American I keep tea in my bag. It's a lightweight bit of sunshine that makes things a bit better.

  • @mnguy98

    @mnguy98

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also an American, I personally can't stand coffee so tea is my hot drink of choice. Plain black tea with a couple spoons of sugar or sweetener and I'll be good to go

  • @kentuckyburbon1777

    @kentuckyburbon1777

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve started carrying “a brew kit “ 😂

  • @firstlast2762
    @firstlast27622 жыл бұрын

    This is legit kit. Most load outs on here and Instagram are of special forces dudes that need to call QRF ever contact, or static range 3 gun Viking Spartan “goons”. This is legit “I’m going out, may or may not be coming back but need to move fast and long”. Great video, subscribed! ✊

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! 👍

  • @swiggy03

    @swiggy03

    Жыл бұрын

    Great vid really interesting 👍🏻

  • @mysticjedi6730

    @mysticjedi6730

    Жыл бұрын

    I have been doing webbing as main line gear for long time. I have found a quality buttpack like the fireforce molle buttpack it preferable to smaller pouches around the back. It takes up 6 molle. On a 18 molle web belt (mine is british tactical) that leaves 6 on either side. Plus all the pouches have molle for additional attachment. The buttpack is expandable and can be tightened down with the straps. Additionally my backpack is sectioned so if i have to ditch to break contact I can ditch the majority of my backpack kit fast without leaving it all. Units like Bravo two zero left with only webbing... not good.. Think of your webbing as something that allows you to move around your camp without next tier of gear. Much better to get all that weight off the back.. I don't like jay Jay's belt because of their odd molle sizing.. 15, 17, 20... I wanted 18 so i went with british tactical... Carefully plan out your web belt size and pouch configuration to avoid wasting money..

  • @phincampbell1886

    @phincampbell1886

    Жыл бұрын

    Except the lack of plasters for grazes. Plasters with Daffy Duck on! No but seriously, it's proper, isn't it, no bullshit, actual proper, real life load. Also subscribed!

  • @fanman8102

    @fanman8102

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to agree; excellent comment!

  • @swordofice890
    @swordofice8902 жыл бұрын

    ah man that three nail stove. goddamn genius

  • @scottbroadfoot3530
    @scottbroadfoot35302 жыл бұрын

    I had such a terrible time in my 22 years in the REME. It's hard to get up on exercise in the middle of the night to fill up the genny so the heater doesn't go of. My mattress used to get cold if I left the duvet on the side. My 4 tonner even had a working sink with hot water. Us Metalsmiths always had the best outfitted wagons. Each to his own. Keep up the good work.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice mate! We had a few REME guys in the PF, top blokes. Cheers 👍

  • @josedorsaith5261

    @josedorsaith5261

    27 күн бұрын

    The cold sucks. One of my mates got cold-welded to his rifle's receiver when his bare cheek touched it

  • @hardtrooth1776
    @hardtrooth1776 Жыл бұрын

    British are awesome much respect from real Americans. You guys did excellent service in Afghanistan my heart goes out to you guys sorry our new government pulled out the way it did you guys are real good fighters and pulled out the correct way. Great job you men and women did over there we will make a comeback after this leader is done.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍

  • @ImaSMACKHEAD982

    @ImaSMACKHEAD982

    11 ай бұрын

    Whats a fake american

  • @hardtrooth1776

    @hardtrooth1776

    11 ай бұрын

    @@ImaSMACKHEAD982 if you knew you wouldn't have to ask.

  • @ImaSMACKHEAD982

    @ImaSMACKHEAD982

    11 ай бұрын

    @@hardtrooth1776 Wow ok then pal my apologies 🤦‍♂️

  • @hardtrooth1776

    @hardtrooth1776

    11 ай бұрын

    @@ImaSMACKHEAD982 no insult or hard feelings intended.

  • @freeholdtacticalmed
    @freeholdtacticalmed2 жыл бұрын

    3 nails! Stellar idea. Good fighting order. Never worked with UK troops in Iraq except rare liaison officers…add a nasal airway to your IFAK (better tolerated by semiconscious patients). Needle for decompression/airway if you’re licensed. (Emergency Medicine Physician). Pathfinder like OBIWAN Nairobi. Much Respect.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    Жыл бұрын

    I served with "Obi Wan", he's a good mate of mine. Cheers!

  • @sharkwolf7788
    @sharkwolf77882 жыл бұрын

    For brew kit I always supplemented the rations with the options hot chocolate sachets. All sorts of flavours and made exercise I little more bearable. I saved the ration pack hot chocolate for mixing in with rice pudding. Great vid by the way. Everyone has their own little way of loading out, but advice from someone in units like the pathfinders is always useful

  • @peterclarke7240

    @peterclarke7240

    Жыл бұрын

    Options are great for a treat, but they're reduced calorie: For that sugar hit, I prefer Malteser sachets or, if you want something that will make you a millionaire in a post-apocalyptic situation, Hotel Chocolat do sachets of Salted Chocolate for 23 quid for 20. Just saying. 😁😁

  • @zanderw1199
    @zanderw11992 жыл бұрын

    loving your vids. i was in army cadets in the UK, now i teach people about firearms in Canada and still go back to the old ways from the homeland. take care big man!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate! I was an Army Cadet many years ago too.

  • @baronedipiemonte3990
    @baronedipiemonte3990 Жыл бұрын

    You have an excellent set up. I'm not in the service (U S.) anymore but still love to go camping/bushcrafting, and put together a b*stard American, British, and commercial load bearing harness & "battle" belt. I have back injuries from a drunk driver, and couldn't find a ruck that was comfortable and carry all my kit. This way I CAN ! I share you're sentiments about a proper IFAC. You only need ONE time when you need and don't have.

  • @phincampbell1886

    @phincampbell1886

    Жыл бұрын

    International federation of accountants?! Ifac?! 🤣

  • @justforthis3208

    @justforthis3208

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@phincampbell1886 Individual First Aid Kit😅

  • @Joinordie718
    @Joinordie7182 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video sir. Excellent gear and set up. Ready to rock and roll brother.

  • @paulfinn1030
    @paulfinn10302 жыл бұрын

    Loving these videos,the thinking with what you carry is so different from when I had 58 pattern webbing and carried so much more kit!

  • @pnyarrow
    @pnyarrow2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that deatiles and well reasoned introduction to the 'fighting' kit. Most informative and useful.

  • @craiglawrence001
    @craiglawrence0012 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic series. Keep them coming. Many thanks

  • @Muddy_Reviews
    @Muddy_Reviews2 жыл бұрын

    Love the comprehensive overview of the kit. Especially the fighting order.

  • @alancarter4270
    @alancarter42702 жыл бұрын

    great bit of kit, thank you. I spent some time with Brits in Belize at Price Barracks back in the early 80's. I learned a lot.

  • @rosskidd7243
    @rosskidd72432 жыл бұрын

    Really informative video mate its great for guys like myself who are a couple years in to hear how someone with years of experience in the pathfinders does it.

  • @michaelsudsysutherland5353
    @michaelsudsysutherland53535 ай бұрын

    FAC... No wonder I understood exactly what you were saying about putting most of your fighting kit into the LBE around the belt and not the pack as much. Gotta keep room for all those radios and other fun toys! Lots of good 'infantry' load out tips, but this is one of the few for good recce/FAC/JTAC/ETAC (or whatever acronym they use this week)! Thanks!

  • @BlaineKK37
    @BlaineKK37 Жыл бұрын

    Cool to see the perspective from across the pond, thanks for sharing

  • @shughes4113
    @shughes41132 жыл бұрын

    Another great video ! Loving this series. Always good to see what others carry in their load-outs. Keep it up. Can’t wait to see the 3rd line contents.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍

  • @barrycartner3855
    @barrycartner38552 жыл бұрын

    Excellent set of videos, tier 1 & 2. Well done!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Barry! 👍

  • @24840961paul
    @24840961paul2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, as always

  • @anthonyhewitt6333
    @anthonyhewitt63332 жыл бұрын

    Just started watching your channel so glad former British soldier doing your thing educational and interesting looking forward to next video 3rd in current series

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Anthony!

  • @COYG1886
    @COYG188612 күн бұрын

    Thanks for replying to my other comment. I really like this daysack. I was in Manchester a few weeks ago and ordered Jay Jays webbing. This daysack or ATS Tactical’s Raid II will be next. Thanks for the great content.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    12 күн бұрын

    @@COYG1886 no problem, yeah it’s a great daysack.

  • @remf8695
    @remf86952 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate mega video, detailed and concise, can't wait for the next one, top channel from a good honest bloke.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @GMU8
    @GMU82 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Really enjoyed watching that. I use to love my Munro Daysack. Still got it now in the back of the car but it’s looking a little tired now as am I.

  • @wmsollenberger8706
    @wmsollenberger87062 жыл бұрын

    I've always been fascinated by what "Tommie's" carry afield from 'The Great War' on, most interesting and educational! Look forward to more insight into details and perhaps some of your experiences. Cheers and Ta!

  • @cripplers8
    @cripplers82 жыл бұрын

    Always great seeing a different perspective from across the pond. I carry one of those pull away small ammo pouch size IFAKs with a on my battle belt and my main bigger IFAK on my plate carrier. My smaller one has a few essentials and the bigger one expands into more. Great Video once again mate! Cheers from the central PA mountains in the US of A…..

  • @cripplers8

    @cripplers8

    2 жыл бұрын

    The 3 long nails for cooking is a great idea!

  • @dirkbogarde7796
    @dirkbogarde77962 жыл бұрын

    The Ausralian Army I believe still uses belt kits, as do American forest fire fighters. There is some good quality kit coming out of factories who produce woodland fire fighter kit.

  • @bdfh1962
    @bdfh1962 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding Video Mate, I have presently switched back to running a full belt kit and away from chest rigs especial for dismounted operations, love this content, keep up the good work.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    10 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate

  • @calmolly1
    @calmolly12 жыл бұрын

    Great video again mate

  • @SimonAmazingClarke
    @SimonAmazingClarke2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video. One of your comments really made me think. You said, your first aid kit is primarily designed to treat you. Definitely worth thinking about for anyone going anywhere wether war zone or a day hike.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, we carried six TQs and two FFDs as a minimum in Afghan, because of the frequency and severity of casualties. The idea was to use the casualty's kit on them, as you may be needing yours at some point.

  • @vor033
    @vor0332 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video !👍

  • @JeepsterDave
    @JeepsterDave2 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation, really interesting.

  • @armani_5.565
    @armani_5.5656 ай бұрын

    Amazing content this is exactly what ive been looking for, cheers!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    6 ай бұрын

    No probs 👍

  • @neoaliphant
    @neoaliphant2 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, you can see why they are developing unversal modulular flexible battery for wearing on plate carrier, the amount of space taken by batteries, and all the different types- for bowman, NVG, scopes, headtorch, flashlights, strobe.....

  • @nDjinn1
    @nDjinn15 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you have the most important piece of kit...the Yorkie

  • @richieknighty
    @richieknighty Жыл бұрын

    Great belt kit video👍🏻, I myself also carried a waterproof pouch with a spare pair of socks, boxers & a t-shirt aswell, especially if you're Infantry 😆.

  • @nellbrown770
    @nellbrown7702 жыл бұрын

    another great loadout there, cant beat a good webbing order.

  • @jlr1182
    @jlr11822 жыл бұрын

    Class video great tips and good insights cheers

  • @markr452
    @markr4522 жыл бұрын

    Really nice set up

  • @littlebull8881
    @littlebull8881 Жыл бұрын

    JJs yokes Gucci👌🏼 nice kit mate. I've recently ditched my cook set for jetboil flash in MTP of course. Loads of my Muckers have done the same, it's worth a shufty fits nice when not in use. And I've never had a faster brew than what I have with the Flash. Be safe and best wishes

  • @dhcrouchmarineltd3049
    @dhcrouchmarineltd3049 Жыл бұрын

    Great content. Much appreciated.

  • @theonlyDougBlack
    @theonlyDougBlack2 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, thanks for sharing!

  • @scottsummers6357
    @scottsummers63572 жыл бұрын

    Smashing loved it this information is dope thank you

  • @meanieband
    @meanieband2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. Cheers from Canada!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate 👍

  • @marksadventures3889
    @marksadventures38892 жыл бұрын

    Loving the smart titles.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍

  • @arnoldcohen1250
    @arnoldcohen12502 жыл бұрын

    Further affirmation of the old adage "Brits do war well."

  • @dannyotter7247
    @dannyotter72472 жыл бұрын

    Really useful chap, thanks

  • @davidb.cooper3296
    @davidb.cooper32967 ай бұрын

    Glad I haven't bought any kit yet I know what I'm getting now Thank you

  • @zeramoke
    @zeramoke2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Pathfinders lead the way.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, and affirm! ⬆️👍

  • @southerncomfort7490
    @southerncomfort74902 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic as always. As has been commented, I too love the idea of the three six-inch nails for the cooker. One thing that I have always found useful is having my paracord not in a bunch, but wound around a flat board. Actually, I have a plastic item designed to wind it round. Chinese and off ebay, but it works. A bit like you keep the string on a kite. The reason I do is that there is always a reluctance to take your neat bunch of cord apart and it's always a sod putting it back in order. When it is on a flat reel it is much easier (I find) to use it quickly and put it back (neatly) in place. Cheers. Keep up the great work.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate!

  • @jamesr792

    @jamesr792

    2 жыл бұрын

    The three nails is a fantastic idea I tend to frequent channels like this and haven’t seen this idea before I’m interested to see how well it will work where I live (WY, USA) since we are known for severe weather and high winds.

  • @dionbetts6689

    @dionbetts6689

    Жыл бұрын

    Although the three nails idea is brilliant, the fire dragon cooker that goes with the gel fuel is mega compact. In fact three fuel cartridges fit inside it so it essentially takes up no room at all. That combined with the metal mug is my favourite setup for emergency cooker (obviously I use a jet boil when I have my bergen). Also worth noting that fuel and food should be kept separate and ideally in another ziploc bag incase those fuel cartridges burst, I’ve seen it happen many times!

  • @1.forestrunner
    @1.forestrunner2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that information.

  • @drmiles7546
    @drmiles7546 Жыл бұрын

    you are the first person I have seen be sides my self using the spikes for the stove cup .... used that set up in the northern Canada ..totally works well and takes up no space ...plus carry a couple penney nails for hang up my gear with a bungee

  • @peteraldrich3175
    @peteraldrich31752 жыл бұрын

    Interested in a “loop line” episode! Great channel and keep up the great content. C/S 61

  • @roseholmes209
    @roseholmes2092 жыл бұрын

    Love this video thank you given me some tips to act on 👍

  • @Reichsadler-Germania
    @Reichsadler-Germania2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting insights! I like this backpack! I missed a poncho in your backpack. Did you forget to show it or do you not take a poncho or a basha with you in this configuration? I think a poncho is one of the most important pieces of equipment of all. I'm already looking forward to the next episode! Thank you!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    My basha is in my bergen, however if there was a possibility of having to stay out overnight it'd be the first thing transferred into my fighting order!

  • @spacecowboy9795
    @spacecowboy97952 жыл бұрын

    Love the simple 3 nails for a cooker. Maybe some aluminum tent pegs would do the same job for less weight.

  • @josedorsaith5261

    @josedorsaith5261

    27 күн бұрын

    Tent pegs are tricky to balance stuff on, as they're never a perfect 90° bend

  • @bigchief4044
    @bigchief40442 жыл бұрын

    The ‘Fight Light’ (Which still isn’t that light) is an evolution from the latest conflicts. The US has adopted similar thinking. Lots of mounted and vehicle supported Infantry, in and around urban environments. Current/future threats could see a return to this kind of kit. By the way, using the nails as a cooker is brilliant.

  • @corporaterobotslave400

    @corporaterobotslave400

    2 жыл бұрын

    US forces are slowly working in robot mules to carry wounded and supplies; also terminator robots. Pretty soon you'll have corps of tech nerds driving robots with guns.

  • @bigchief4044

    @bigchief4044

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@corporaterobotslave400 Well, it’ll have to be up to Emma’s two Mom’s to get things done until then. 😆

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes exactly, but the load was heavy due to the kit we got given to carry (ammo, radios, ECM, batteries, ladders etc), as opposed to the things you chose to carry. It makes me laugh how we live in a fantasy world where this is forgotten, and how we seem to think that our G4 will be efficient enough (and unimpeded by the enemy) to resupply us whenever we need it. Never going to happen, especially in the British Army.

  • @plewis7673

    @plewis7673

    2 жыл бұрын

    The fight light premise for me is targeted at specific ops that arnt time intensive and require speed and aggression but you may come a cropper if the enemy votes the other way

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@plewis7673 absolutely. I think it’s cloud cuckoo land thinking. Murphy’s Law will bite us in the ass every time.

  • @Contributor1
    @Contributor12 жыл бұрын

    Great video! One of my problems with our old fighting order here was that we had to carry dedicated NBC gear, even on light duty - took up valuable belt space to carry the suit. But using the aug means that our rifle cleaning kit and oil was all integrated within the butt stock ... Glad to see an "as much as you might need but nothing you could do without" approach in a video - may new recruits learn from the experience of others!

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roger, we carried respirators if required, but not regardless, we went away from that after the Cold War. Looks like we may be carrying them again soon, ha ha!

  • @Contributor1

    @Contributor1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Austrian armed forces: one of the drills we trained for was a response to an atomic power plant in the Czech Republic, not far from our border, being as catastrophic as Chernobyl. Austria suffered back then, and we are still trained by officers whose thinking is set on the cold war era, though urban (anti-terrorism) is rapidly getting more attention.

  • @xusmico187

    @xusmico187

    2 жыл бұрын

    NBC kit what a pain,

  • @friendofcoal

    @friendofcoal

    6 ай бұрын

    Sadly, the Cold War has been coming back for over +20 years now. We are in Cold War II (version 20.0 not 2.0), but no one has actually said it yet. I felt bad for the people affected by Chernobyl because there isn't much anyone can do with nuclear fallout and debris. I left the US Army in Europe shortly before that accident, and I was glad that I left when I did. Also, during the 1st Cold War West Germany, Italy and some other NATO countries had terrorist attacks. Stay safe and vigilant... @@Contributor1

  • @sethjohnson9483
    @sethjohnson94832 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, a good look at a modern loadout. I'm surprised how similar it is to my set-up in the 90's.

  • @albert21able
    @albert21able2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Tom, I still have my plastic spoon nicked out the Cookhouse at Lyneham 80s

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, yeah mine are from the cookhouse in Montgomery Lines.

  • @NikosKatsikanis
    @NikosKatsikanis Жыл бұрын

    respect! i’d love to spend a few days documenting what do you guys do for a vlog

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate

  • @OMLT2010
    @OMLT20103 ай бұрын

    Top, thanks a lot.Greetings from Germany. UK-GE.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    3 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate 🇬🇧🇩🇪👍

  • @zapbrannigan9770
    @zapbrannigan9770 Жыл бұрын

    PLCE was a great platform. That and a Munro day sack was my old set up

  • @callancowen8401
    @callancowen84012 жыл бұрын

    Something I’ve always seen applied is having a rolled up sandbag with a bit of string fashioned to look like a JD bag, usually secured to the webbing in some way. Useful for when you’ve been given ammunition to disperse amongst the section or in a harbour area if you need to cut about and fill up water bottles and such. Section 2iC’s best friend lol

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah did that on SCBC and PSBC but never in real life! Not a bad idea though I s'pose.

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards81723 ай бұрын

    Gotta love those triple magazines pouches ❤

  • @cirocundin
    @cirocundin2 жыл бұрын

    Tabasco is an essential. As much as a hot brew can turn around a lousy day such a secret weapon asTabasco can impact spirit way more than it should. Think soul mantra and born again hard spirit quest for a renewed rebel yell - just reference Louisiana for motivation. Tabasco - gift to the soldier from Louisiana.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roger that! I’m pretty much addicted to the stuff after eating rations for so many years! A bottle goes everywhere with me in my EDC 👍

  • @andreasraders6171
    @andreasraders61712 жыл бұрын

    As always great I like the "three nails for cooking" In german army late 80's a lot of us used the older bundeswehr web gear from the 60's and 70s instead of the new one wich was f.....ing mass Greetings from germany

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate!

  • @charlesbower4526
    @charlesbower45262 жыл бұрын

    One thing extra I've always done you might like. Take one nights worth of batteries for night optics, AA's etc, and put them in a ziploc bag and keep them in a shoulder pocket or somewhere else easily accessible on your person. When your nvgs run out it's never a great time for it. Cheers

  • @jamesrichardwhitehouse5653
    @jamesrichardwhitehouse56532 жыл бұрын

    Nice one. Almost exactly what we carried but brought up to date. Loop line instead of toggle rope , Tabasco instead of curry powder etc., etc.. 348 JRW

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roger, things change, but they stay the same too hey?

  • @funkyprepper
    @funkyprepper2 жыл бұрын

    now following, great video

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate.

  • @gixerbrob
    @gixerbrob2 жыл бұрын

    Good drills 👍🏼

  • @astrideriksen8464
    @astrideriksen84642 жыл бұрын

    I carried something called the Recon pack , it was essentially a bergen we were able to carry a lot of kit in it . We also used the m98 pattern uniform and high cut helmets . For the love of me I cannot remember what we name used for armor or webbing .

  • @kenlandon7803
    @kenlandon78036 ай бұрын

    Cheers from the States, my friend.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers Ken 👍

  • @arndmarx480
    @arndmarx4802 жыл бұрын

    Great backpack👍

  • @medic7698
    @medic76982 жыл бұрын

    Being an old git, this new kit fascinates me. The majority of my service we had 58 pattern and, of course, no body armour.

  • @thomasmusso1147

    @thomasmusso1147

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep .. got that badge.

  • @CL-vz6ch

    @CL-vz6ch

    2 жыл бұрын

    With SLR, body armour was superfluous.

  • @Firstname.lastname919

    @Firstname.lastname919

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CL-vz6ch SLR DIT INCOMING

  • @williamulsterman6771

    @williamulsterman6771

    Жыл бұрын

    Unless of course you remember the old Mk1 Flak vests we were issued with in the province, the ones with rubber but plates on the shoulders. Or the INIBA vest with those 2 small back and chest plates that you would keep twatting your chin on. Ahh, the good old days....durch!

  • @thomasmusso1147
    @thomasmusso11472 жыл бұрын

    Good point the Tabasco 👍. Most definitely a Mission 'maker or breaker' 😊.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roger that!! :)

  • @thomasmusso1147

    @thomasmusso1147

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PreparedPathfinder 👍

  • @RecklessRick
    @RecklessRick2 жыл бұрын

    many thanks some great idears to try out

  • @shadowsam4208
    @shadowsam42082 жыл бұрын

    Loving these informative and indetail look at your kit. Along with your EDC, and bag kits, what sorta stuff do you have around the house and in what locations if anything is kept there?

  • @theodorossarafis7370
    @theodorossarafis73707 ай бұрын

    Nice job. Personally i use a plate carrier with a shooter belt due to my unit which is mechanized infantry. A lot i have in a 17 lt virtus bag. So on me i have ammo comms and ifak. It is important to make your kit based on your mission and your needs. Great job

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    7 ай бұрын

    Absolutely mate, it’s definitely role dependant.

  • @simonsignolet5632
    @simonsignolet56322 жыл бұрын

    WAY TO GO! As an old sod, I've always found myself arguing with modern soldiers about CEFO being a better option than loads of pouches attached to a vest. It was good to see a lot of modern Paras also favouring webbing over vest pouches. Do modern Paras jump wearing their plate carriers or is it bundled with bergen under the CSPEP? 14:24 - I'm that generation that used a thick plastic builder's merchant rubble bag. Aside from my Buffalo Mountain Shirt, my kit was cheap and cheerful... :-)

  • @Oldman525
    @Oldman525 Жыл бұрын

    I served between 1976 - 85 and used the 58 pattern webbing. We had to carry useless items like a boot cleaning kit. That equipment would have been a godsend in my time however the clued-up guys often carried survival gear.

  • @gunghovagabond
    @gunghovagabond2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate

  • @lynnecromack4933
    @lynnecromack49333 ай бұрын

    Snap ! Did exactly the same with 2 green bottles / black lids.

  • @aaronanderson7931
    @aaronanderson79312 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I’ve been really interested in how y’all still use a web belt and yoke. When I was in the USMC it was SOP back then to put everything on your flak and then everything else in an assault pack. It was always a real strain on my back with so much weight on just my upper torso. It made doing anything other than getting in and out of a humvee or MRAP a real pain. I only recently a few years ago learned how y’all did things and I think it is a much better system, in my opinion, and I’ve adapted it to my own use with some JJ’s commanders belt kit. Though I would prefer to have it in OD green for over here but I love it nonetheless Thank you for the informative videos mate 👍🏻.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Aaron, yeah the Jayjays kit is great.

  • @Limasierra_007
    @Limasierra_0072 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, obviously very knowledgeable. Don't know what your thoughts on them was but we used to carry slate cards either on your person on in belt kit commanders pouch, which would have 9 liners, chaos cards, commanders and 2ic specific cards amongst others. Decent bits of kit. To negate Gortex boot I'd take Gortex socks, only warn if unable to dry boots in time when in administration area etc. As part of our SOPs we used to have a CAT Tourniquet in left sleeve pocket and one left leg map pocket. Decent video, thanks.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roger, same ref the cards etc, I just didn't want to touch on anything that was delving into too much detail, if you know what I mean. I mention the Goretex socks in part 3 as it happens.

  • @alros1212
    @alros121210 ай бұрын

    Musa Qala? An afghan veteran, same. 🤝 Great kit video, I just ordered a British plce setup, just wanted to play around with it. I like the Alice system, much better for long movements and going prone as opposed to the flak/plate carrier rigs that were great for vehicles and dog shit for everything else Great video, legit kit set up- definitely taking some ideas and heading straight to your video 3 in the series

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    10 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate, yeah two tours of Afghan and one of lraq.

  • @alros1212

    @alros1212

    10 ай бұрын

    @@PreparedPathfindernever went to Iraq, a few tours to southern Helmand though. I don’t miss garmsir, or marjah.

  • @modingers3593
    @modingers35933 ай бұрын

    Had the same setup but commanders pouch was the right pouch, had note pad etc in it and a bag of paloma soft….. you never know

  • @tubefreakmuva
    @tubefreakmuva2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @prospero6337
    @prospero63372 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ! 🇺🇸💥🇬🇧🌟

  • @stevemontana5974
    @stevemontana59742 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I can't wait for the next one! Do you know what ever happened to Smudge from Military Kit Review? His KZread channel just disappeared one day and I can't figure out why.

  • @AnvilAirsoftTV

    @AnvilAirsoftTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Had to stop for work reasons.

  • @stevemontana5974

    @stevemontana5974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnvilAirsoftTV I figured the Army was going to clamp down on him one day. What a shame I loved his channel. Thanks for letting me know.

  • @jorgebuzzi940
    @jorgebuzzi9402 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful kit, belt and pouch, but the best are the 58 water bottles in green, very old and difficult to see these days.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, well spotted!

  • @flatmoon6359
    @flatmoon6359 Жыл бұрын

    In my time in, having a waterproof was laughed at.I always had one after I did 4 days with 21 SAS, Comms support only. "Where's your waterproof"was a question asked on Sennybridge and Worcop. DPM waterproof were crisp paper ones at this time. Got a waterproof after this.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah l used the crisp packets when l first joined up, piece of crap!

  • @alphabears6342
    @alphabears6342 Жыл бұрын

    Nice kit. I have been always thought to stay away from the OPA as it causes gag reflex which can cause vomiting and choking in an unconscious to conscious body and to replace the OPA with a NPA which is lighter, takes less place and is less prone to chocking or any other complications.

  • @21kiwi24

    @21kiwi24

    8 ай бұрын

    Can't NPA with facial injuries or obstruction. Common in blast injuries, which result in unconsciousness which is why an airways going in. Although OPA can trigger gag reflex in some, it can be installed regardless of facial injuries. And many unconscious pers lose gag reflex anyway. Ideally, have both, but if I could only chose one, OPA procedurally is more forgiving.

  • @rpnbf8196
    @rpnbf81962 жыл бұрын

    That daysack looks great. You have another pouch on the rear of it? Like the escape pouch too. Well done video

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, yeah l stuck an extra pouch on the back.

  • @behindthespotlight7983
    @behindthespotlight79832 жыл бұрын

    trouble’s coming. Wish it weren’t. But it is 👊🏼💥

  • @chrisu.k9307
    @chrisu.k93072 жыл бұрын

    Something you might not know about that gerber recon torch is that It will take both aa and aaa batteries 😉

  • @Josee1162
    @Josee11622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your effort to make this video with very detail description. I got some good hints to improve my personal gear. One general question about sleeping, sleeping with the webbing is impossible due to the pouches on the back side. Do you have any special trick how to hop into the webbing and vest? For me is nightmare fighting with the webbing, rig and packing the sleeping stuff to the backpack very quick. In these situations I prefer sleeping in the chest rig / vest and rather use the big backpack with the waist belt. Thank you for your answer in advance! Josef, Czech Republic

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I normally use my webbing as a pillow, it doesn't take long to throw on.

  • @ianhamilton5589
    @ianhamilton55892 жыл бұрын

    Great video - very interesting and informative. On the webbing, do you use the old quick release belts that you used to pinch from the RAF RIGGING course? They had a steel roller / buckle if I remember. Cheers.

  • @PreparedPathfinder

    @PreparedPathfinder

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used to with the older '58 kit, there's better (but more expensive) options out there now though.

  • @spr00sem00se
    @spr00sem00se Жыл бұрын

    I love how your ifak literally contains no bullshit items. Just to control breathing and bleeding. Very clear sign this is not for a hike in the woods. Lol