I like the 14-10 Survival Kit breakdown and how it addresses the layering system. Something most people don't think about unless you watch Ranger Survival and Field Craft. They should bring back Dual Survival and put you in it. I'll never forget what your teacher taught you- "We survive out of our pockets, we fight off our rack, we live out of our rucksack" if that's not wisdom I don't know what is. I had an experience going through the Air Force NCO Academy when I noticed one of the instructor's uniform was out of whack- his name tag was not positioned right on his shirt- so I told him and walked away. He yelled at me "SPEARMAN! What are going to do about it?" After I caught my breath I simply went back to him and fixed it. And he said "Thank you." That was the lesson outside of the classroom that stuck with me all these years. In all the lessons I've learned that was the greatest because it applies to everything. When something isn't right what are you going to do about it? Sit on the sidelines? Complain? Be a nuisance? Fuck no-- you do something about it. That one experience left an indelible mark on my psyche. Great instructor!

@Jaden48108

3 жыл бұрын

​@Late to the Game Must have had a great 2nd grade teacher. Mine was Mrs. Miller - 4th grade teacher.

@toddbingham215

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great story! That will stick with me too!

You never take the easy way, you explain and comment on each item, you put the work in. Thanks Sir.

Great video. Here is an old Op4 trick. Keep a hexamine tablet with your smoke. In a pinch, you can quickly convert the smoke into a CS by field stripping the smoke, placing the pieces of hexamine into the body then reassemble. Pull and pop you now have green CS. You will quickly identify those who pulled their diaphragm from their promask.

I was a policeman for 27 years and had great tactical training on SWAT but never any type of survival training. I am learning an amazing amount by watching your channel. Thank you for your service to our country and for sharing this extremely necessary information.

Dude, you should start selling that hunting/finishing, gear repair, escape/evasion kit. I'd buy it for $35 to $45 bucks depending on the contents. Doing a great job Andrew! I really appreciate you sharing your expertise!

@cantstartafire

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'd buy it as well.

@SgtBooker44

3 жыл бұрын

I’d buy one of those too.

Great video, brother! When's the next video on the rucksack?

I love how you just get down to business and stay on topic without loads of commentary. I forward through so many videos on youtube, especially looooong intros, but not yours.

@sweetrthnhuny28

3 жыл бұрын

He also talks super fast! Being from the East coast I appreciate that I don’t have to speed up the video.

@toddbingham215

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%! Very methodical and not much wasted time or breath.

Canteens and 550 cords, a blast from the past.

I'm using the same grenade pouch for a headlamp too. Nice and convenient, and we never would carry nades in recon ops anyway. Good setup, gave me some ideas.

Excellent kit Andrew! I have a similar kit made with a ESSTAC 7.62 Boar Chest-Rig Kit and HSGI pouches (of course in Ranger Green!). And I still have my old Ranger Handbook (circa 1975) that I took to Ranger School. Took it apart and laminated each page, punched holes for 550-cord to keep it together! - RLTW!

I caught a GB2 video recently where he had a chap stick & lighter together & couldn't resist commenting about knowing a steely eyed killer by his supple lips. Great load out. With the 2 qts water what does it weigh? There has to be some way to reinforce snaps on those rigs so they wouldn't tear out of the material with age. I hate velcro. Well thought out. Bravo Zulu, Captain.

For a relatively new channel the content is always superb. Look forward to your notifications. I believe you’re making a huge impact in the community. Try taping (100 mile an hour tape) a few water purification tablets in they’re original blister pack to the bottom of each canteen, just remember to watch the expiration dates.

I also appreciate the info about cross loading. I know most of us won't see any crazy adventures, combat, or action. But having a kit that you can access similar items with ease if a limb is injured or occupied is really convenient when it counts.

Ahhh...the old MRE peanut butter packet! Many a hungry night you have saved!

Watching this from Carson...then I noticed the map you used.... face palm when I saw DZ Pueblo 😂😂😂

genuinly great vids on kit content, as stated in other comments, you go into enough detail but don't bore us to death, few content creators can say that. you've been comprehensive and thorough, even gave ideas or perspective and tips some may not have even considered. you've also shown just how versatile and very capable the TAPs is. keep it up we love your vids

I look so forward to your videos with all this useful info. I’ve combined it with my lifestyle of hitch hiking, hiking, & camping. My motto has always been, “ f I can’t carry it, I don’t want it”. Your task kit seems daunting with all the stuff to carry for survival tactics. Perhaps I should also include, a bug out solution.

Solid kit and presentation. Your instructional skills are quickly improving and it shows. I'd like to see a video of you putting down some serious distance with this load out. Everyone has bug out bags but very few have ever carried them more than 2-5 miles. I'd like to see you show why load bearing is so damn important.

I LOVE this TAPS Level 1-3 series! It gave me a great foundation for gear and loadout mentality; really helped me understand what gear I want and why. Thank you, once again!

Redundancy! As an OCD afflicted soul, I love it! Great stuff as always broheem.

I've wasted a LOT of time scrolling through fieldcraft channels. After finding this channel, I'm down to about 5 great channels, with this one being #1. No need to search for better content. Thanks Andrew!

Great job with these videos, again high quality no BS content. Perhaps consider a video about patrolling, mission planning and how you stay in shape being active duty, diet exercise etc.

Great block of instruction again! Tier or level systems make the most sense for organization of gear...It really gives some structure on what to carry as bare minimum EDC (Level 1) and layering of redundancies in each subsequent level. This also dovetails nicely into the 5/10 C’s as well... well done Ranger! Keep up the fire!

So much information... glad I’ve been following your videos...everything is starting to make sense... Your comment about “free chicken“ made me laugh~ Actually, didn’t expect any free chicken today...😊

Outstanding Andrew!

Great channel! Thanks for your quick pace and tight delivery much in the style of Dave Canterbury 👌 Super info Bro! THANK YOU

Awesome video and really helpful. I love the precise direct and down to business way you present your videos.

I’m in the reserves and never had set up my taps. This video gave me a perfect example to base mine off of and I learn a lot of survival tips.

Hey, thanks for the load out. Food for thought!

Outstanding 👍 120 lb. Pack double time. Great Andrew. Thanks brother. Playing catch up on vids. Yours are top priority. Enjoy the mix of mil tech OP and bushcraft. You are the man; salutes loudly. 👋

Man these vids keep me going through lockdown cheers andy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👊🏻🙏

Could have used you as an instructor back in the day! Your knowledge and delivery is top notch.👌😎

Fantastic load up video (you filled it)..👍 I've been working on my 48 hr fanny pack setup, it's starting to look a lot like yours..😂😂

Outstanding. Very good info and the reasoning behind placement.

Awesome video! All your videos are very informative, straight to the point. Keep up the good work!

ALWAYS GREAT STUFF, THANK YOU ANDREW

Outstanding! Organization and Prep!

The cross index idea is smart. You answered my questions as well as a few I didn't even think to ask. Mostly I'm looking for ideas for my hunting kit. I basically am covered, but not as thoroughly as you are.

Thanks friend...brings back memories....great video...freedom for all..

Great video as usual, Ranger. Some essential missing Ranger items are a double-edged Randall-level dagger with a 6 1/2 inch blade and removable grip with a secure-but-threaded pommel, plus a silent sheath. Also a pouch dedicated to hold 7 to 21 loose rifle rounds to enable short-loading 7 magazines by 1 to 3 rounds for possible necessary enhanced functionality while providing a few “extra” reserve rounds.

Very informative. It is a reflection of excellent training and commitment to the craft. SHTF I want you to lead the A Team I’m in. Thanks for sharing.

Creat and most complete survival set up! Keep it going! Thanks a lot! Best.

Good video. Always forget about a small sewing kit . Thanks for the load out. Have a good one

Your channel came up on my recommended feed. I'm digging it!

Solid hip pocket class!

Really love your channel !!! Thanks for sharing !

Great info on the load out. Learned some new info-thanks brother.

Good stuff. Loving the channel

I'm new to your channel. I've learned some really cool tricks and tips from you and it has also motivated my wife. We are heading up in the woods to do some crafting and tacting in a couple of hours. Thanks for all the excellent info.

This was a bad azz video...loved it. I almost went in the military...7 years CAP and that's about it. I got a small taste of what you were involved with and that's it.

You are way ahead of the pack. Always good source of info / content. Ready for the next class. RLTW Guy Speight

Another great lesson. Trust me, I am putting your videos to good use. I'm sure they will save lives some day.

Thanks for all the awesome videos man!

Good video as always,throw out some more bro!

@veliborrodic9574

3 жыл бұрын

Go go go bro ♥️♥️♥️

Excellent presentation !

I have an IR strobe like that , a great piece of kit

Really good video brother! Really detailed and knowledgeable.

Another for the reference video archives... outstanding... gracias

Outstanding Content .Andrew.Bloody Outstanding.

You have come on the survival scene like gangbusters but you really know your stuff. Love your channel

Awesome info! Thanks for making this video!

The TAPS system is under rated, with the correct pouches and gear you could make this a high sustainment rig.

Very useful information as always. One question: How can a multitool be used for bypassing locks? Is there a video using that technique?

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

An example of a bypass would be a low security door lock by jamming. Using the whole tool as a lever to create space to free the door open or to use the screw driver as a wedge to overcome the locked doorknob.

@vicenterivera5693

3 жыл бұрын

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Thank you.

Great info, awesome arrangement much thanx

Outstanding loadout.

Good info, presented in straight forward manor

Excellent preparation and explanation without extra talk 💯 the first strike of your ferro rod i thought you lit a flare 😂

As always, awesome show!

Great system The set up is excellent

Amazing videos. Going to use these in my TAPS system

What a outstanding informational video Sir! You are a wealth of knowledge! Thank you!

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I've never tried this system but I can tell I wouldn't like it. I'd rather have the old H harness system. But I do like the way you have it packed. Another great video. Thanks

Excellent quality great presentation.

Awesome ❗ thnxs 4 the links in the description bx

I enjoy your video’s!! Keep up the great work!!

Outstanding! Excellent instruction.

excellent presentation - thank you

Very nice video. Very intresting and enjoyable to watch. Very intresting many of the things and ways. They apeared very good and useful.

Perfect timing!

Great load out, thanks for showing. I have a lot of those items I would like to make a vest survival system. Alan R.

@wayneeddy3261

3 жыл бұрын

Do it...👍 I've been working on my fanny pack set up & it's looking more like the TAP system all the time..👍😂😂

Good to go. Thanks for the video.

outstanding, great info. stay frosty brother

No wonder you are so big. Carrying all that gear. Love your videos. Even though I never served, unfortunately

Great video, love this channel. Best regards from Austria🇦🇹

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

1st thing. Thank you for your service! This is definitely not for everyone. Most people don't have the training or mindset to think and work this way. If in a real situation people with no training will fumble and fail. TRAIN! Have an educated and experienced instructor push you. One thing I wish you would cover in a video because I feel coming from you would beneficial is "health and fitness". If ones body is not fit and ready they can't even apply or be successful at accomplishing these survival techniques. Great video though, and great channel!👍

Thank you for teaching the different kits. Now I can add on the my kit belt . It just has the amo pouch & canteen pouch. But making new pouches with the metal pieces from my old lawn chair and sewing pouches from water proof canvas. It's a better system for me too use too keep my hands free.

Awesome video keep up the great work.

Top work right there. - Mike in Coronado

Awesome video, can’t wait for ruck sack video

Another great video thanks for the knowledge

Just found your channel. Very nicely done. Your backup redundancy system is very good. One small thing I noticed on the water B-roll: point the opening of the water catching container away from the current to reduce debris and the workload of the filter system. I'm looking forward to the other channel content!

Good kit and video. I like to tape a spare set of batteries to my headlamp headband.

Andrew , good informational video , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

First class instruction. Thanks.

I did similar in the Navy. First line was a little bit more and included a sheath knife and multi tool, sunnto m9 compass opposite of watch, fire kit (lighter and strike force), platypus water bottle and tabs, casualty space blanket, signaling gear, and other E&E items and bits spread loaded in pockets (little more difficult to do in civilian clothing). Second line duplicated some of the first line such as signaling, nav, water, more first aid etc.

Great work thanks 😊

Awesome video. Will you be doing level 3?

excellent video

great video very informative

Thanks Andrew. I was never a fan of the TAPS system. I always gravitated towards a LBE system