I wish he’d remaster a lot of these gear vids. I’m sure he has learned a lot more about the subject

@Winchester7734

Жыл бұрын

His current audience wouldn't care he's gon full demo ranch/Brandon Herrera.

@CharlieFoxtrot128

Жыл бұрын

@@Winchester7734 I wouldn’t go that far. He still provides educational videos on gear and rifle setups and still does reviews on rifles. It’s just a little less serious and more fun now

@rogue_lemon5894

8 ай бұрын

I agree remastering these videos would be awesome

@Ghost2ndamendment

6 ай бұрын

He did one on the spiritus systems channel

@zekariahphilbrick3415

5 ай бұрын

As part of his current audience I disagree

"No need to have things you don't need, right guys?" R-right.*Shoves half my kit under the bed.*

@huntercox1238

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@animal0mother

4 жыл бұрын

Not until modeling as much of it as possible in front of the mirror though...

@dylconnaway9976

4 жыл бұрын

@@animal0mother what length socks were you wearing? Ankle or calf?

@realitynow4342

4 жыл бұрын

The more I watch his videos the more my BS radar goes off. Why does he run the damd near same AR pouch on his vest?

@j.b.browning6205

4 жыл бұрын

I look at it like this. I bring enough to share.

I love your dry sense of humor, very much my style. People can never tell when I'm joking or being serious.

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Dry humor can be a curse with people who miss social cues easily.

@H3artl3ssN00b

7 жыл бұрын

Or a shit test to weed out the Unworthy

@rklkify

7 жыл бұрын

I hear people making a big fuss about belt stiffness, is it really that important?

@fishrrelaxing9361

7 жыл бұрын

John Marston that's not a dry humor it's hardened no bullshit experience. Sounds the same to most but bit difference.

@fishrrelaxing9361

7 жыл бұрын

xrklkx stiffness yes...

Great point about training with your gear. I always told my soldiers, "You don't know what you don't know until you know what you don't know".

@roadhouse6999

4 жыл бұрын

You never know if you don't go, you never shine if you don't glow

@pythonhomeinspector1615

Жыл бұрын

Hey now your a rock star

rule number 1. look cool. rule number 2. know what youre doing. rule number 3. if you dont know what you're doing, look cool doing it. keep up the good content, not sure why i hadn't seen your channel before.

@25BDominique2021

Жыл бұрын

Damn right 😂

@JAnn319

Жыл бұрын

😅

The main reason why I wear my Chem-lights... because the 1SG said so. If you have any questions just follow your local SOP.

@realitynow4342

4 жыл бұрын

SOP tells you to do it. It doesn't tell you why or how to apply it......

I was an FMF Corpsman. IFAKs are great and a must have for pretty much everyone. Even if you don't know how to use it the Medic or Corpsman responding to you will know how to use it.

Seen a lot of youtube "tactical" channels and I must say this is one of the very few where I'm like, "OK, I need to do everything this guy is saying" .. I copied this belt setup and it is EXCELLENT. I went with the UBL loop, QLS, and a Safariland holster w/ ALS without the hood... Just about a perfect setup. Thanks for the help man. Awesome vids. Keep it up.

@dylconnaway9976

4 жыл бұрын

I do this with every KZread video I watch. My life is very confusing.

I like dump pouches to carry my snacks.

@gadsenculpepper4868

7 жыл бұрын

Kyle H im considering a tactical ferret for my dump pouch...everyone knows how tac- rats can be tricky to secure.

@MrLunchbox23

7 жыл бұрын

True. Also, ferrets already have little masks on to maintain persec.

@rallyrats

7 жыл бұрын

Personally, I put zebra cakes in mine

@goatismyname

7 жыл бұрын

Kyle H I carry crayons in my dump pouch. You know, in case I get hungry.

@euphoricgunnut5898

7 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi

This dude is awesome. Pure sarcastic operator.

A good rule of thumb I was taught by Zach Harrison of Northern Red, was the let your shooting arm hang naturally and swing your hand back and forth slightly and your finger tips should be able to go under your holster. If the holster in below that you need to bring it up. I use a mid ride holster as well.

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Johnny Ringo awesome advice

@johnnyringo5640

7 жыл бұрын

Garand Thumb I thought so too. Learned a lot of cool little things from him and that class. Great video again man. I follow you on IG as well.@tdcruiser

This was immensely helpful as I continue to design my rig and belt setup! For my rifle setup I carry and train with a dump pouch because I retain spent mags. (I re-index partially spent mags) it’s my training preference. It adds bulk that I’m comfortable with.

Great advice! I'm a basement operator and your guidance saves me lots of time since I rarely get to go out and run around with my gear. The battle belt systems work well for me since I don't use plate carriers. I keep it simple and light by carrying ammo and ifak only. Cheers!

I’m here for the unwavering crotch shot. Thanks for pointing this out in your newest video- got the next 18 minutes of my life figured out.

As a point man in Afghan on night patrols, I cut IR chem sticks open and dripped them to show the path I had taken. Not that I could really clear the trail of IED's at night, but it was what we had.

I love this dude. He's extremely helpful and genuine, but throws in the same dry/self depricating humor I share all without coming off fake or snarky.

I use a 2.25" black cow leather belt made by an Amish leather maker in Pennsylvania and it provides enough ground and strength to put whatever you want on it..... It looks like a old school police duty belt, but man it is an all your life secure belt.

love these vids his humour is great and he is extremely knowledgeable about his gear

Great advice and I love the thought put into your setup, it's giving me great ideas for my own equipment. I built my warbelt based on my experience in Afghanistan. In my case, my job was to be the command photographer. So I'd be taking my armor on and off constantly, with all my primary magazines on my vest, I had 1 in my rifle and two secondary magazines on my belt. All the PSOs I was working with had warbelts so they'd have their gear when they were walking around and I really liked that. I also liked the security of having a full vest and because I was mostly being flown everywhere weight wasn't much of an issue. More and more I'm seeing infantry and special forces go to plate carriers and I'm debating getting one or going all out on an IOTV. (for personal fun and practice since my unit won't get issued anything unless we deploy again.) I like that you mentioned the leg strap on pistol holsters. I was issued a serpa holster that went half way down my knee, had to take off one strap and lift it up to a reasonable position on my leg. Anyway, cheers!

When you said you had an old video of 17 minutes of staring at your crotch I just had to check it out ! 😂

@3rdgenaddict

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

I really like the idea of keeping chem lights on the belt line. I use green, yellow, and red chem lights and have been thinking about ways to keep a couple more handy for our group's SOPs (red for wounded, green signals a clear room or obstacle, yellow signals a danger zone, like say a car bomb that had been defused but not destroyed, for example (bad example, but you get the point)). I tie them off with a small loop of 550 cord which is super handy to then tie it off to the signalled item. Just wanted to share, help the knowledge boat flow, and all.

I'm really glad to have this video and similar from other serious gun tubers. I no longer setup my belt with cool stuff and can now really wrap my mind around why some gear goes in the pack. Multitool. ..

@aprilk141

3 жыл бұрын

When I got into guns I had zero medical training. Now I train equally on both. You can't have any fun at the range if youre dead!

The Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit Now is an excellent piece of equipment for a belt kit. Our Tactical response team uses it and they love it.

G-Code's Softshell Scorpion Mag Carriers are hands down the best. Especially after they repriced them @ $19.99 per carrier. I love how the rifle one can accept AR & AK mags with zero modification / adjustment needed.

Love your videos man 🤘🏽

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@Nick-hm9rh

6 жыл бұрын

Daddy garand

"Less claims to the VA" - great quote

I like your channel because I'm a cool guy, I like war belts for the ease of wearing, goes over anything. , and I can put it on in seconds and be ready to be awesome and Gucci. Seriously love the info and your channel

Don't delete the Vid. Critically informative. Thank you for posting.

Such a soothing voice. I almost fell asleep watching the video even though it's interesting as hell :)

Dump pouches remind me of fishing nets, you quite literally catch anything and everything except what you're actually trying to catch

I was a Marine, still a police officer and SWAT TEAM member. I use my Condor elite Tactical belt with the cobra buckle! It's great. My patrol belt is a Safariland basket weave pouches on my Safariland basket weave 94 buckles belt. I have Safariland basket weave triple retention holsters on both belts. I use my Marine Corps 67 M 14 pouches not a dump pouch. My hand cuffs, duty light, and scabbard for my 21 ASP AND MY GERBER.

Really like hearing what you have to say about specific things, keep making the videos bud you're making a difference ~

Hardcore operating in your basement! Haha 😂

@Invictus702Infenso

7 жыл бұрын

How's that bullet button working for ya? LOL!

@rallyrats

7 жыл бұрын

I definitely laughed out loud at that comment

@alvstudio3684

6 жыл бұрын

I think he was quoting him at 16:57 - But yea, bullet button sucks lol

Hi GT, Thanks for the great information. Ever thought of doing a video on the first aid kit, what items should be in it, and how to use these items? Kind regards, Will

The best, detailed video on a belt setup out there!! Thank you.

Love your sense of humor. You earned a sub. And you're setup tells me you actually use your gear.

#1 I think you're really handsome.... #2 I'm LE and work 5 days a week with 20 pounds on my waist everyday. I totally feel ya on the minimalist mindset. If I get that call (like what happend to us on Oct 1 in Vegas) I absolutely need to throw on a rifle plate....that being said it's going on OVER my 20 pounds of shit in already have on. It's not pretty. To all the guys who want to look cool....check yourself. Go light. Go fast. If it doesnt help in in that 15 minutes of hell breaking loose...dump it. Great vid bro. Fcuk I wish my waist was that skinny again. Btw....QLS is the shit....us it folks.

@spitdog9930

3 жыл бұрын

Me too moment

@RockyMountainWest13

3 жыл бұрын

Wtf

@mightylaidlow1

3 жыл бұрын

@@RockyMountainWest13 lol

@media6969

3 жыл бұрын

Only gay cops pull me over

fuggg I'm running a usgi gun belt and a m12 holster with a pbr bottle upside down in it where did my life go this wrong???

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

You've transcended gun guy mortality and are now eternal.

@polecatfan1627

6 жыл бұрын

Garand Thumb can you move the camera up so we don't have to awkwardly stare at your crotch for like 17 minutes

"I like the 80's vibe" loved it.

Outstanding videos. Humor, common sense, more humor. I'm hooked.

Do you plan on doing a video about SERE or E&E gear you use/recommend?

Talking about SOE hah. The customer service isn't terrible so long as you're not complaining unnecessarily.

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

haha I love SOE. Dude is super cool.

@condhor

7 жыл бұрын

John is the man. I've followed him for years and never had issues. His gear is solid too. You should buy one of his dump pouches, I know how much you love them >;)

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

haha, I bought one of his belts about 3 years ago before I started team and he had it rush shipped to me. Again great product. Really similar to the soup nazi, don't ask questions. Just enjoy the soup.

@condhor

7 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Just enjoy the soup or there's no soup for you. Firing customers is a great practice to be in.

@GrumpyoldPlumber

7 жыл бұрын

John is the best boss I have ever had.

Just discovered your vids, keep up the great work! Loving the dry humor, and I am guessing you have experience over in the sandbox. I like hearing your "how and why" over just the "do this" stuff. Keep it up!

Just wanted to say thank you for the insights behind this. It certainly helps.

You know, underwear is no joke. I was trained, back in the late mesolithic age, to wear UDT shorts as underwear, under utility/BDU trousers. I still employ a variation on this in my civilian work gear. It provides extra protection to the entire area, ventilates (you're free-balling), and dries acceptably in the event that you get wet. Anyone know of any improvements on this old SOP?

@lumpyzx2645

2 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer merino wool boxers over anything else, they're expensive and not the most durable but they're very comfortable, moisture wicking, soft, stay in place, very rarely if ever pull a leg hair, they're just awesome, they're lightweight, they're warmer in winter and cooler in summer, you're not constantly pulling out creases from ya know cuz they stay in place and stay dry, yeah they'll get damp but you usually dont notice because the part touching your skin is dry and wool is insulating whether dry or wet, it's the perfect clothing material, I hate cotton, nylon, etc for normal clothing articles.

@lumpyzx2645

2 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in trying em out the ones I use is meriwool brand

@joeanonymous1834

2 жыл бұрын

@@lumpyzx2645 Like your analysis. I'll try it.

What pouch are you using for your Ifaks on your kit?

@HammerbiteStudios

7 жыл бұрын

Seconded!

@Greatlakesprepper

7 жыл бұрын

HSGI Bleeder/Blowout Pouch

This guy is awesome, really gets you thinking about your gear....

To prevent mobility issues with warbelts, many people use them with much lower size then them really fits. In this case front side did't covered with molle, pad or some gear and can't influent on your leg movement. It's a good feature to use warbelts with minimal size ever exists.

Excellent videos, youtube needs more videos without flashy bullshit. Do you carry a knife, can you tell us something about that?

@thawhiteflip

7 жыл бұрын

sheikhalstranghi Nice RIAU flag comrade

Yea I was in the Finnish army, now I just play airsoft but do look cool af while doing it :P

Great advice! I almost spit out my drink when you said "hard core operating in your basement" LOL. The dry humor is awesome!

Great videos man! Love the info, dad jokes, and sense of humor!

Could you make a "sniper" pack setup if possible ?

@AndrewSkerritt

5 жыл бұрын

All of your usual stuff, plus about an extra 10kgs of bulky kit.

When did you wake up and say to yourself "I'm going to become the living personification of tacticool"? i want to learn

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

After I answered the same question for the twentieth time. Decided to put the information to videos. To learn tacticool must become the tactical gear.

Dude, good info, good tempo, straight to the point, thank you.

keep it up bro, love the videos, and I enjoy when you throw out stuff about the military.

When you're running and gunning,those glow sticks are gonna destroy your Johnson.

@marcspade_pipes

5 жыл бұрын

Negative. Johnson destroys the glow sticks.

@optimisticnihilist3417

3 жыл бұрын

They'd annoy me smacking against my leg all the time, dangling like that

"I'm sure in about a week for now I'm going to look back in this video and I'm going to delete it, because I hate myself." 99% of us here.

i dont know how you dont have 100k+ subs, your channel is amazing.

This guys humor and sarcasm is pretty great. I've seen only a couple of his videos. Would like to know more about his background.

love having my crye belt with Ifak, utility pouch, holster and a some extra mag pouches. I do kinda regret not going for FirstSpear and their 6/12 system, and the metal buckle. But I tend to love anything from Crye and FirstSpear

Best video I've seen on this issue. Thanks

SOE belts are badass I've had one and worn it for a year straight it's just as rigid as the day I got it!

Aww, SOE was fantastic when I dealt with them. The messed up my last order but were totally awesome about it. I LOVE there belts though.

I love your dry sense of humor!!!

thanks buddy good video. spent 10 years infantry and it seemed like i could never get it perfect or i was always changing my setup. i guess at the end of the day you gotta do what works for you and your body type.

I don't have any military experience. I found this video very informative. Subscribed. :-D

I don't know how it took me so long to find this channel. Excellent! Only thing: I prefer to use a second belt for carrying stuff. This way, when you finally get some fresh food after eating MRE's for 3 weeks straight, you don't drop your gun in... 3 weeks worth of MREs, and maybe crayons.

So Glad I found your channel. I am learning so much. on a major re-jig of my gear after watching your vids.

@GarandThumb

6 жыл бұрын

glad I could help!

Thanks!

I love you practicality and minimalistic approach to gear setup. It definitely made me thing about my current array. The plug, stop, and make hole is a simple and great way to think. What is your military/LE background? I am a military instructor and plan on doing it once I retire too.

Dig your humor! Just found your channel and really like it. Thanks

These videos are awesome and super helpful.

New to ur channel & love the subtle humor. I've subbed.

I literally love this guy 😂😂, like underwear!? And pool. Plus it’s all real talk and no BS

Awesome stuff dude. Loving the recent gear videos

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

I really like your name.

@Y34RZ3R0iscoming

7 жыл бұрын

Hahahhaa

Excellent and valid points made! Has me rethinking on some issues. *thumbs up!*

I use the original soe gear rigid belt for use with my duty belt. It has a kydex insert and can stand up on its own. I have found that the more rigid the belt the better it holds up to the weight of all the gear.

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

agreed

Thanks for the deeply insightful information.

Hey Garand!! Just bought the Pekan VITKA-DR Belt. Once I get it in hands I will post what I think about it! Thank you for the recommendation.

That’s a great airsof setup!

Great video. Makes the most sense i've seen in a long time......

This is a really excellent channel - thank you!

Made a shit load of good points in mobility and practical tactical needs.

Great video brother . I have an old LBE vest but I plan on switching my rig . I think a SADF style vest will fit my needs better . for my first line I have my field knife and my EDC .

I really like my tyr tactical gunfighter. It's a lot like the ronin with the molle webbing, but it doesn't fit in your belt loops, it uses a velcro inner belt system.

Oh, and the AWS Light Assaulter's Belt is perfect for a setup like this.

Great videos. Rethinking a lot of my setups.

I really need to upgrade my old ALICE gear. Great videos!

loving the trueness and ideals of what I see in this video as far as cumin frm my point in a warfighters train of thought.... Aim high Airman

@GarandThumb

7 жыл бұрын

anubis032 air fucking power!

love your videos so far. I would love links for your gear lists

I wore/wear my plate carrier clean and a separate, and war belt with suspenders over it , no pouches in the front. well I do have my hydration bag/pouch on the back of the carrier. It just makes things easier for me.

Love my $6 5.11 belt (tag was sewn on the wrong side got it dirt cheap)

I by no means am an operator but I do like the HSGI Battle Belt because I can just throw it on without having to deal with belt loops, feeding mag carriers and my holster. It does impede movement a little but for the classes I've taken it's been an OK option.

um lots of great info thier sir. I really enjoyed this video. plus you wear that gear very well. you made it look really awesome

I dig it coz you're not using them fat type battle belts. I'm cool with the minimalist approach coz I got teh belt setup, then the chest rig, and the backpack. Im not a slouch, but I'm man enough to admit that the whole thing is gonna be heavy. yeah yeah, I'll get back into shape. love ya man

Am using my old (but looks new) SOE EDC Belt w/Cobra Belt Buckle for my Tactical Belt ! The most important item on the Tactical Belt is the 5.11 Dump Pouch so the zombies do not track or follow... Recently added the Plastic Sheath for the Leatherman Raptor. And the SOG Seal Pup carried on the strong side that may need the tie down strap like you powerful noise maker ! Also have a Tourniquet, Leatherman Tool and the Chem Lights... And still must mount the Trauma Kit with the Umbrella Moral Patch. Thank you for the video ! tjl

I'm setting up a range belt and I'm going with a Maxpedtition Mega dump. I have take a few tactical training courses and I'm pretty sure I'll find it useful during these type of classes; we shall see. Also thinking about having custom kydex belt case made for my smartphone.... again.. this a range belt set-up.

Amazing overview as always man! By the way: Battlebelts/Warbelts = Impeding mobility as well as also shaking around when during movement. Seems like it's a trend to purchase them now.. Somewhat beneficial if you're running support or on a multi-day mission.... But still not practical >>>

Great vid! Awesome info and experience. I wonder what it would be like to try the 80s and 90s 782 gear?