Levels Of Kit: The Fighting Load
The second video in a three part series, providing information in regards to the Orion Training Group Small Unit Sustainment and Small Unit Maneuver classes. In conjunction with other videos on this channel and the OTG channel; videos serve as a primer for folks taking the class, as well as general information to all.
This is the next level of kit, up from Items On The Body. The fighting load carries those items which take life and save life, anything else is superfluous to this level of kit and a common mistake is people forcing themselves to carry sustainment items and lots of "just in case" items.
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This is fun to see all these comments. Seeing all of your respond greatly to the teachings. When I filmed this with Blake, I was eager to get to work producing this video. Please grab your friends pass this info on in your circles. We can all come together.
For the algorithm. Keep it coming!
@d540vamartin9
Жыл бұрын
Algorithm and the war effort
@modernhereticnw
Жыл бұрын
+1. This was a random video in the feed. Now it’s a subscription and I’m looking forward to binge watching to catch up.
Gotta say this channel has re inspired me to keep my kit close on our off grid homestead. Complacency is a killer.
Your perspective, based on your past, is VERY valuable to the civilian sector. So many in the civilian community build their kit based on past military experience, or the advice of others- and that worldview was "available resupply, available support" That is a distinct and usually overlooked difference. Thank you, sir.
6500 views on day 1 with only 7k subscribers tells you what you need to know about the content here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us
This guy looks exactly what I would think a recon guy would look like. Straight out of a movie. Thanks for the great info the TAPS rig is coming back nowadays in a big way.
Need more people like you making videos. Seems like most tubers are just selling their sponsors to us
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
That's part and parcel when you get sponsors. I currently have none, so it's not something I need to concern myself with, yet.
This series of videos is going to be so huge for your channel. We all can’t thank you enough for coming out with this kind of updated content
Thank you for talking about hydration. So many people don't even comment on hydration. As an ex infantryman myself, I know how important it is to have water on your person.
This channel is underrated, thank you for putting these out, I hope you grow to make more money, but I also hope you continue to be small so the content never changes. Thanks again for what you do
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of doing reviews, and though it will be necessary I also hope to not become a gun review channel.
@seanduncan33
Жыл бұрын
@@Blakewater0326just put out solid teaching videos. Most of what us civilians would be doing if we really needed our kit is basically what you did. We won’t have any resupply or support of any kind. Small unit tactics and kit considerations for small unit movements without support
I can’t believe I’ve never seen this Chanel. Great material
Keep doing the Lord’s work.
My mans knew the MARCH-PAWS. Staying up to date on his TCCC knowledge. Gotta get in on a class soon
I can’t remember the last time I was this stoked to watch a video. Thanks for putting this longer form content out there! Keep it coming 🤙🏻
Good video, thanks. As the comms guy I have radios, drones, some batteries, antennas, etc. I'm usually rocking a Camelback 2-day pack w the padded waist strap because as you note, that stuff all needs some pouches and you don't want it to get crushed!
Solid info all around. I appreciate solid, and straight to the point information. I have owned a few rigs personally (haley strategic, spiritus etc). But recently I turned in my old, FLC for a new TAPS. It does have flaws, but it serves its purpose and I believe for the price and customizability it cannot be beat. Venture Surplus has some solid videos on it. Then I got introduced to a split rig. And man I fell in love. Easy on/off, nothing directly in the front of you and my personal split rig can be swapped between 556 and 308/6.5 mags. It holds loads so much better than the TAPS or any other system I've owned. My current setup has me with 2-3 quarts of water, 10-16 556 mags(8 easy access, 2 in a Spiritus SPUD, 2-4 in GP pouch), 2 frags, 2 TQ's, full IFAK (In a roll 1 dangler on my left side), radio and 2 large GP pouches that I'm still testing out for how I want them organized. VS my taps that hold 6-8 556 mags max of 2 quarts of water, 2 frags and 1 medium GP pouch and a radio while not supporting the weight very well. I used a custom made dangler mod for my ifak. This is of course, my opinion and I have not used the TAPS or my split rig in any combat situation. Only FTX's so far.
Subscribed for the beard stayed for the knowledge. Awesome content.
Keep the great content coming, excellent job!
Great video. Keep em coming!!!
Keep em coming, these videos are like gold for the minutemen types.
So glad to see your doing more on KZread! I love your stuff on IG but I’m happy to see the long form content with more in detail explanation! Keep up the good work brother!
This series is such a great resource. Thank you for the instructions!
These videos are tremendously helpful. We be passing it on to others leaders within my unit. Lots of new guys with little experience and even those of us who’ve been around can learn much from your deep well of knowledge.
Nice to see you post more.
I love this channel.
Just found your channel and playlist. Saved. Thanks for sharing the info love it.
Well spoken and prepared. Hi from Australia
The content on this channel is great, and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Right on man, keep up the great info!
I appreciate the way you engage the audience. I miss good leaders like that. Keep that shit up 💯❤️👍🏼💩
Fkn invaluable amount of information as always, Fkn huge thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to pass on Knowledge. I wish KZread & this channel was around when I was a young Mustang in The Corps. Semper Fi.
Thanks so much for doing these videos, I've done pistol and carbine courses, low light, vehicle courses but feel like classes like this are probably the next step in my progression and even better, it gets me out in the woods
Just subscribed. I am not military in any way, but I do want to learn to better protect those I care about. I appreciate this man, thank you for making your content available to us regular joes.
I find myself re watching this over and over. I do believe the Force Recon got me
Awesome source of information
Enjoyed the video ! Always thinking about how to be ready
Love your stuff
Pretty stoked KZread recommended something useful. Awesome channel. Semper Fi brother
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
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Awesome video man !!! Keep them coming brother
Great video man
Excellent, thanks!
Top quality. Love it
So I’m completely new to this channel. This is my first video and let me just say that was an awesome intro…
Great channel
Great info 👍. My kit is similar to yours. BUT, I'm just a little smaller than you. Mags are located differently when you're built like an eighth grader.
Just subscribed- thanks for posting this content
Makin' holes and pluggin' holes ! Just subscribed Blake - great direct content.💪
Thank you
Good info brother
Subscribed! Well done sir.
Sooo much to learn here - thank you
Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!!!
Team you are greatly appreciated sir.
Great content
BZ!!! Keep em coming!!
1,000% begin training in open environments. Patrolling, movement to contact, actions left & right, peeling, etc. THEN sign up for CQB type of classes.
Killer intro! 🤜🤛😎🇺🇸🫡
Build like a bear. I like the video format/style.
Thanks man good stuff
Great chest rig build out video.
Don't stop this good stuff
Just deleted my Instagram. These videos are perfect for the sniper section. Thank you
Thank you 🙏
Well done, thanks.
Nice loadout
You’re videos are awesome your channel will make it big
@zexnynex777
Жыл бұрын
I thought it was a joke at 1st because Blake was in my auto play n all the conments were about how they werent gay but Blake was making them gay. But then i actually watched the video. This will be in the top 10 guntuber channels within a year. Blake n Chrisky are the freshman all stars like The Source magazine.
Nice loadout.
Like this content, thanks!
Thumbs up for the intro
Awesome video
appreciate the knowledge
Good stuff.
Awesome content keep making more
Nice Video! Thanks for the Infos.
Yo, no fucking shot you actually use Emby Blades! That guy was my old PltSgt when I hit the fleet! Man it's great to see his dream and company actually took off and he's doing well for himself.
Wanted to stay more low key so i got a hiking backpack instead of a tac backpack. With that said i can attest that the Osprey Archon 70 works perfectly with a Thing 2.
Your kit content is unmatched! For the aglo gods 🤘
Between ya'll and dirty civilian just damn.
I just wanted to mention something I don't see a lot of tactical guys talk about when mentioning fighting knives/tactical knives. I've noticed many don't have a crossguard or carry one with a crossguard. But if you genuinely plan on using it in combat, I would highly suggest getting one with a crossguard. From police reports/officers I've spoke with, to historical accounts (i.e. the invention of the Bowie knife story), and of course just looking at modern testing videos from a myriad of sources (there's plenty on youtube, and otherwise) - all suggest a crossguard to be necessary on a fighting knife. The reason a crossguard is necessary is to mitigate a percentage of the risk the user takes when thrusting the blade. The chances of that blade catching or sticking on something hard (bone, cartlidge, whatever) are high, and the chance the force you applied to that thrust continuing after the blade has stopped (leading to your hand moving from the handle, onto the blade) are even higher. Having a crossguard in place mitigates these chances (though the chance is still not zero) significantly when talking melee use. Again - look at police reports the party doing the stabbing often ends up cutting their own hand and dropping the knife; the development of the Bowie knife and why it has a cross guard; or any of the testing videos online relating to crossguard vs non crossguarded blades during thrust test. Thanks.
@Blakewater0326
4 ай бұрын
There is much to blade design in mitigating the risk of cutting yourself, yes. And a guard on the knife certainly helps, though it isn't the only factor, and training cannot be understated either. There are also plenty of examples of people stabbing someone with a simple kitchen knife without cutting themselves as a counter point. You aren't mistaken, I'm just looking at both sides of the argument.
@Xzone256
4 ай бұрын
@@Blakewater0326 Thank you for taking time to comment, and respond in depth. It is appreciated. It outlines your perspective on the subject more clearly and I can understand your point of view a bit better. And a couple things I could add to the non cross guard perspective is: there are numerous incidents where self injury occured even with a crossguard present. AND if you plan on using the knife as a tool frequently/for utility a crossguard can just get in the way or impede the knifes ability to do its job. Ironically enough the Tall Tale relating to the Bowie knife is Jim's brother got into a brawl (Ive also heard it as "he was skinning a rabbit and his fingers slipped!) with a kitchen or butchers blade and Rezin Bowie said it'd have been perfect had it been made with a crossguard. Now the validity and how true that story is, should likely be taken with several grains of salt. But still. Thank you for taking time to reply and share your thoughts. It is warmly reciprocated.
Just found your channel definitely hit the sub button
Thx keep it up
Looks like florida landscape. Training in florida, if it is, is quite unique and awesome in my opinion. First time watching your video, nice job! 💪🇺🇲
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
Bit further north, though the geology and flora does look strikingly similar from the Carolinas down to Florida.
@andrewabbott9481
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, i try to train and learn as much as i can. Enjoying your videos very much. Thank you.
If Talon Sei were a yoked operator. Hahaha!
Thanks brother, good vid! It's good to get perspectives from people who have different experiences. Where did you get that Tigar Stripe Boonie hat? IT looks like a nice one, and I need to replace mine.
Then this guy shows up outta nowhere and starts posting some good fucking food
That Tiger stripe tho 🤌
You have 4 type of camo is that to blend better with environment or just because you like it
Algorithmic stimulation 🎉
I would love to know the breakdown, what brand rig, what attachments, how you did it up etc.
Great content brother. What brand is your “Nut-Ruck’?
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
CSM Gear
Who makes the Chest Rig you showcased? What model is it?
@grilin18.
Жыл бұрын
Tracer tactical stout scout
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Never thought I'd see my exact twin . Theres many Redbeards out there , but dang its like im looking at a mirror ! Haha
Curious about the pattern of your bdu,looks like vietnam tiger stripe but then it doesn't. And what brand of bdu,thanks.
Good information. I like the simple idea of equipment to take life and save life. 2 questions - you mentioned you prefer the chest rig over a belt rig, Reasons? And what Garmin GPS were you running there? Nate
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
Chest rigs work with rucks better and sit high enough that nothing is riding on my hip flexors as I ascend hills. The Garmin is a 601.
@journeyman7189
Жыл бұрын
@@Blakewater0326 Thanks
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Cool
What brand of chest rig is this in the video? I really like this set up.
@Blakewater0326
Жыл бұрын
It's a Tracer Tactical. It is a very good rig, though their split rig version would be better for the sake of easier on and off.
This is the same rule I've been building for, I don't know how I'm gonna attach water to mine (condor 7 pocket chest) I might just get a 2 quart canteen and use a sling bag to carry it