My Ranger class was from Oct - Dec 1970. How did we survive, much less graduate, without all of this gear? Balaclava, neck gator, fleece caps? All we had was a field jacket and the Ranger patrolling cap with ear flaps. We were allowed to go to Ranger Joe's (then in downtown Columbus) and buy some nylon quilted underwear.) Those were the days before Goretex and polartec fleece and polypro, chemlights, eye-pro, head-lamps, write-in-the-rain paper, and wipes were invented. No polypro or such socks. Just the Army issue boot socks. No ziplock bags--not invented yet. We did buy long greenish plastic rifle bags (dated 1944, used during amphib landings) to be used as waterproof bags ("Elephant Rubbers). I am envious!! Here's the thought, beside much of this gear not even being invented, there was no internet, hence no way to pass around tips and lessons learned to everyone--such as these excellent videos by Gritty Soldier. My gosh I feel like I was in Ranger School during the Revolutionary War, and I feel so....ancient! We take so much for granted nowadays.

@maddmoxx6414

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service Old School! Mine was 9 weeks, Class 1-90. Didn't have all the highspeed gear either, no gortex, but did have polypro socks in the form of polyester dress socks.

@user-cv8qe9ru8c

Жыл бұрын

I heard ranger school was actually up hill both ways back then?

@ross.58008

Жыл бұрын

Because that was when men were men. Not gender confused musicals enthusiasts💪

@4325air

Жыл бұрын

@@user-cv8qe9ru8c 😆😆That's right! Up hill both ways, but also in knee-deep snow with 50mph winds and temp at minus-60 degrees! And nothing to eat every day but one John Wayne Bar. Seriously, so proud and grateful--after 52 years--of earning my Tab, but I never want to go through that course ever again.

@doom4067

Жыл бұрын

I miss the pile cap.

On a side note, in the swamps, with the temp down to freezing and completing all of those @#$%&%$ water crossings, we always wondered in late November and early December 1970 at how the RIs were such tough dudes--they never shivered, never seemed to be fazed by the weather and water. Fifty years later, in 2020, a former RI told me that when "walking the lanes", the RIs wore 1/4" wetsuits, purchased from a local dive shop, to wear under their jungle fatigues. The Rest of the Story! :-))

@flyoverkid55

2 жыл бұрын

You had to know they weren't toughing it out like the " commoners ".

@maddmoxx6414

Жыл бұрын

They even wore that thin ass rain gortex under their uniform.

@4325air

Жыл бұрын

@@maddmoxx6414 :-)) "...that thin ass rain gortex under their uniform>" ?? Memories!! Thanks, MaddMoxx4!! From Dec 1970, fast forward to 1985. There I was in the 505th of the 82nd, wearing light-wight goretex under my BDU shirt. Bought it at General Jackson's Surplus on Yadkin Road. (Still have it in 2022 and use it!) The division commander, James Johnson, would not let anyone wear a goretex parka outside their BDU shirt or field jacket, so...those who bought them had to wear them "clandestinely.".

@maddmoxx6414

Жыл бұрын

@@4325air That mentality was still around back then. If you got it issued to you, you had to ruck it, but you couldn't use. Before gortex used my field jacket liner, under my BDU. I also remember buying a pair of gortex go devil boots Kept my feet warm for like an hours than jumped into fox hole arm pit deep with water. Jungle boots all the way....

@JohnWilliams-wz9vk

Жыл бұрын

Water crossings. I did winter class. Sucked ass. Coldest ive ever been..brutal..and wet..

I'm not even going to ranger school and I want that pack/kit. It looks awesome!

@GrittySoldier

Жыл бұрын

💪

@EatsTreatsMREs

Жыл бұрын

Ye me to lol

I'm set to graduate High School soon. I've been training to be an Army Ranger since I was fourteen years old utilizing advice from recruiters, connections, my coaches, and KZread channels such as this one. Winning this Ranger Pack would be a huge help for when I get to Ranger School enabling me to learn about what specific things I should expect to be utilizing in regards of equipment. It would be a huge help, hopefully this pack goes to somebody who will truly utilize it to it's max.

@jjw5165

Жыл бұрын

Should become an officer

Will be class 04-22. Hope I win but regardless, thank you for all you do for your subscribers. You have helped me a lot during my career.

@Jimmymcnulty4

2 жыл бұрын

You’re a no go

@raymondruz9634

2 жыл бұрын

You got this high speed

@Steven-cn8dr

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jimmymcnulty4 He doesnt have the makings of a varsity athlete.

@plannon25

2 жыл бұрын

seeya there

@carasmussen27

2 жыл бұрын

what's the bfa? I am thinking of getting one of these kits for part of emergency supplies. Obviously some of it are things I would never use but overall I love this. Not going to Ranger school :-) But good luck.

Zip lock baggies are indispensable. They great for kitting out your stuff and compartmentalization. Large ones can be used as a wash machine, add powder detergent and shake. Water/sweat protection for anything you can't afford to get damp.

Old soldier here.. Desert Shield/Desert Storm.. 12B.. nothing but love

Well thought out, one of the most thorough and easily understood presentations I’ve seen put together.

I love that you do this. Not only is it essential for ranger school it is highly informative for anyone who spends a lot of time in the woods, hiking, hunting, camping, etc. You want people to succeed, and that says a lot about your character. Thank you for the videos, and for being a great American. Please keep them coming, and the rest of us will continue to learn, and grow. Strength and Honor.

Thank you Griity Soldier. Been learning enormously from you to prepare my self for Ranger School come next year. Haven't got word yet from my higher on what class I will be in, but in the meanwhile I am preparing as best as I can. Major shout out all the way from Papua New Guinea!🇵🇬

Glad to see someone is trying help soldiers get ready for rasp

I’m closing one chapter with the marine corps and working on starting a new chapter with the army, your videos have been great on opening my eyes of things I can do and should do to become a better person overall, keep up the great work

Keep your content coming. For every Ranger candidate that is watching this, I believe there are many more of us that are following for the fitness information that applies us individually. This load out cross applies to many outside of the Ranger process.

Definitely some nice stuff there that can make life easier even foe regular field environment. Your willingness to give this away, speaks greatly of your character and wanting to see your fellow soldiers be successful. You videos have definitely helped me in some areas. Other areas, I still need improvement on.

I have been researching these packs and I appreciate the commentary on the pack

Dang, nice kit. I was in the Marines for a lifetime and I will say that kit is an outstanding idea! I wish we had that available when I was in. Excellent idea to sell a ready made kit!

Best military school prep channel that I’ve come across

This video has sold me on buying a Ranger Pack if I'm not lucky enough to win it. The small details such as the pre-cut lum tape and addresses for each phase really make this pack stand out from some of the others I've seen. Thanks for putting this video out there!

Appreciate your professionalism all the way around. Very informative. I'm civilian training on my own and learning new stuff wish I could have done many years ago.

Definitely makes the packing list more simple to understand🤙🏼 appreciate it big time

This is brilliant stuff. Great to have for Ranger School and beyond.

Man, that’s super well thought out and a great overview of the contents. Good to reinforce the hand care goop too…everyone is a badass until their hands are cracked and chapped and they’re trying to do a fine task or grope around in mud, grease, or saltwater in the cold. An ounce of prevention prevents pounds of unneeded suck.

@maddmoxx6414

Жыл бұрын

Took a year for my hands to recover from Ranger school, had numbness and tingle in finger tips for a long time.

Great to see a pre made pack thats not full of cheap epuipment. Good explanation of kit

Your content is money!!! My buddy bought one of these and he said it saved so much time frim running around and fi sing some of thise items and definitely money. Getting my hands on one of these will definitely help when I go to Ranger School this up coming summer

Holy hell! It's alot of gear! Thanks again for the deep look inside and for the chance to win it!

I would soooo much appreciate this packing list! I’ve spent over $1000 on my first try at getting my TAB, I’m going again this next FY and anything I get would help. Your content is so informative and great. Keep doing what your doing

@rangerchief8004

Жыл бұрын

Got the Tower of Power starting in 88 to 91. Good luck and never give up.

You’re giving out so much great information that is making a lot of peoples lives so much easier. Thank you!

@GrittySoldier

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Great job covering efficiently and quickly.

Looks like a true load out here for most schools or combat operations in general all conditions! Well put together! 👏! Good luck to whomever wins this! Disabled veteran here! Bless you from Oklahoma! Thanks for sharing!

@4325air

Жыл бұрын

Jerry, where are you in Oklahoma? My dad was born in Mangum in 1918, high school in Sapulpa, and met Mom at OAMC (OSU) in Stillwater. Mom was born in 1922 in the Covington/Garber oil field. Later, as an Army Brat, we lived in Enid for a year while Dad was in Korea. Got relatives in Tulsa and Heavener.

Signing my RTLI contract next week. I know the packing list is a task, but excited for the opportunity nonetheless. Thank you for the constant content and pointers!

Getting ready for ranger school myself so I really appreciate these videos👌🏻

Thanks for all your great content helping all of us Soldiers with good tips for success!

Recently got a slot slot for Ranger school in February, winning The Ranger Pack would definitely help in regards to prepping for school. Aside from that, been binge watching your videos to get as much info on what to expect. Appreciate what you do!

@Jorge1012army

2 жыл бұрын

Im going to

Great looking kit. That will definitely come in handy at school.

That's one of the most compehensive nd awesome kits I've ever seen.

Great video with awesome info. Brings back some great memories. Class 1-93

currently recovering from eye surgery, so I've just been sitting at home for the past week reading the ranger handbook and watching so many of your videos just soaking in the info. Looking to go to SURT May2022 and then get my tab shortly after. I would love to win this Ranger pack. It would definitely help as I prepare for Ranger School. Thank you for all the videos and content you put out.

Excellent idea of creating an all in one pack with every item present, and all items both proven winners and approved by Ranger School Cadre.

Love the fact that they made an improvement on the duffel bag!

Heading to Ranger School soon! Your channel is one of the few military channels that I trust the content! This Ranger Pack would come in clutch 🙏🏻

I will definitely need that pack after WOBC.

Watching this reminds me of the WLC layout back in 2006. One of the SHLs kept shouting "this is not AIT," because so many people came missing items.

@GrittySoldier

Жыл бұрын

😂

@alphasierrazulu

Жыл бұрын

When I went to WLC, one of the other students said his unit looked at WLC as another version of Basic or AIT, like a refresher or remedial course.

A lot of stuff that may be necessary for ranger classes not necessarily for your survival but would sure make it a lot easier

Not planning on going any time in the next 6months but I will be hopefully going in the next year or so, these videos are helpful with building me up with the knowledge I will need, Keep up the good work!

The list is a WHOLE LOT bigger that it used to be!!

@basicinfo5504

2 жыл бұрын

And most of it looks like shit that will be used for layouts only and never see the light of day afterwards.

That's a wicked kickass load out ! RLTW thanks for the info and all your hard work setting this list up , your videos Kickass ! " BE PREPARED "

It looks like they’ve done an outstanding job with that pack!

Thanks for showing the ranger pack and explaining how durable all the items are in detail. This is such a great opportunity for someone to win. Best of luck to everyone. 🤞🙏

The soul reason I joined the Army was to become a ranger, I had a rough getting to where I am today. I’m currently stationed in Fort Hood and Im looking to go to Ranger School in April. I sure hope to win that would be a blessing. KEEP UP THE GREAT CONTENT GRITTY! 🇺🇸😎👍🏻

@seabreez2421

2 жыл бұрын

You do realize that Ranger school doesn't make you a Army Ranger, right? Going through RASP is what will make you a Army Ranger.

It would be great to win the pack but just seeing some of the minor details really helps. I will definitely use some of the tricks I saw in this video. Thanks!

Dang, freakin incredibly thorough man. Thank you for putting this together. Hope I can snag this!

Honestly this is awesome, saves so much time and money

Got mine and checked it today 💪🏽

@GrittySoldier

2 жыл бұрын

💪

@cowetareserve

2 жыл бұрын

Upload some content Chief; I subbed! (Preface: I’m assuming you’re going to Ranger School at some point and have already gotten through Airborne Quals. If I’m wrong; I apologize!) As I’ve yet to enlist; I just know that “GBRS Group” or “Forward Observations” style “motivational” video log is missing for the airborne! I can’t find it if it does. If you don’t do it; I will when I’m there 😂 As a self aware loser who’s working on himself; I’d eat that shit up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

@stevenjohnson6805

2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to come?

In my day (class 10-92) if you were headed to RS straight out of IOBC packing list was fairly straight forward, you could just go to Ranger Joe’s off Victory Drive and pick everything up. But this pack would be a Godsend for anyone who wasn’t already at Mother Benning.

@chriscr21

2 жыл бұрын

Right ... I don't really think I would take all of this stuff though, some of it just seems like extra and not needed.

@morantactical1105

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriscr21 I cant speak for today, but the packing list in 1992 was fairly similar (no headlamps, no fleece beanie, those weren't really a thing back then). And yes, some of it is extra, but a ranger student will really use most of this stuff in the course, and the extra gear is there for if you lose something or a ranger buddy loses something. Ranger school is 2 months long (it was 2 months, 1 week long in 1992, there was a desert phase back then), and it's not like you can just run to PX during the course if you need something. You won't carry all of those supplies on your back at once, most of your gear is in your locker in the barracks, you stock up your rucksack as needed for field exercises, then replenish the supplies in your ruck from the gear in the barracks as you rotate through the field problems You come in from the field every 7-10 days.

@chriscr21

2 жыл бұрын

@@morantactical1105 Yeah, I am aware, was a shame when they got rid of Desert Phase, all political BS. The Guys dying in Florida was a terrible tragedy as well. I know where a few of the extra things came in, it was after that horrible incident in Florida. I think it is a good pack, just some of it for me I wouldn't have used so I wouldn't bother with it is all. The Thing that a lot of people do not do is go through and practice how to pack their ruck as well, we had a lot of people that were choppy at first until they started paying attention to a bunch of us. We did that at the 82nd in our Recon Platoon and it just carried over when a few of us went to Pre-Ranger and Ranger School. Wrecked my knee in Mountain Phase and I basically blew it off for the most part, but it caught back up to me in Hawaii when I was working out to go back and finish what I started.

@morantactical1105

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriscr21 Yeah, going into RS straight out of IOBC is a real force multiplier. You go to the field A LOT in IOBC,, literally every other week is a 5 day FTX. After 5 months of IOBC your rucksack packing game is on point.

@chriscr21

2 жыл бұрын

@@morantactical1105 Very true, but I am sure you saw the same kind of people I did hahaha All souped-up, shit everywhere, not organized at all. I am amazed some of them made it through Pre-Ranger. haha

Brother this video was outstanding AF. Like the way you explained every item and the reason.

Just found this and I am so thankful

Excellent content. Great packing list and one-stop shop setup. Gives young Ranger candidates the chance to focus on the critical skills while not worrying about having the right kit on hand. RLTW/DOL

If I win, it will for sure go to one of my soldiers that REALLY wants the tab.

I leave for IBOLC in January and hope to get a slot for ranger school when I get there. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos to help prepare which has helped a lot. The ranger pack would help tremendously with helping pack and prepare for both schools. Love the videos, and thanks for the help.

Thank you for your great advice I am planning on going to Ranger school in the future and use all the advice in your videos. Once again Thankyoy

Gritty Soldier, do you think it enhances the organizations skillset if support MOSs are able to get slots alongside their combat arms peers? I hear a lot since im in a desk job that support MOSs dont need it, but i want to differentiate myself from my peers and come prepared to different units to assist and help and work alongside different Soldiers.

@GrittySoldier

Жыл бұрын

RS is more than tactics, it makes you more resilient and aware of how far you can actually go even when it seems impossible. Go.

@doom4067

Жыл бұрын

Speaking from 20 years of experience, they're telling you that you don't need to because they don't want to process the paperwork. Dot your Is, cross your Ts, and make them tell you no if that's the commander's l decision.

Great looking pack. Never had all that when I was in - back in the 70's.

Love these videos and recommend you to everyone I can! Thanks a lot Gritty!

You and your videos are a huge help and asset to anyone

This helped me rearrange how I had my items. Handy handy. Thank you for a great video.

Ĺooks good and useful. Great to have someone who's been there.

I been watching your videos the last few days, and I feel a lot more confidence to finally go to ranger school. Thank You, 💪🏾🤙🏾

@GrittySoldier

2 жыл бұрын

Maintain that confidence, and show up prepared! 💪

Thats a very nice incentive to get a leg up on that journey. You give people hope to press in with your support !! Thanks !! I have an E-5 Army friend that will be very encouraged to receive this pack as he is ready to give it his all soon !! USAF Viet Nam 70-74.

Great video and very informative i am not a military man myself but am hoping to get this pack for my little brother. Hes going to air assault school next wednesday and just passed his Rangers test yesterday! Good luck to all and thank you all for your service

I didn't even know a ranger pack was a thing! Thanks!

What an awesome pack and detailed lay out. Thank you

Thanks for going over the packing list. I’ll be heading in Aug for my tab. Wish me luck

I just came across your channel and immediately subscribed. So much to learn and so little time to do it. Thank you for your service to our country. God Bless.

@SaundersE5

Жыл бұрын

Nothing this fraud says is worth it. You’ll figure it out in battalion.

Glad I was recommended this video🤙🏼

Hoping to get a slot to RS this coming summer after I get back from NTC. Thanks for the video! I could really use that pack.

Awesome video! Thank you for helping us all get Ranger ready!

Really enjoy all your videos keep them coming.

Real cool, real gear, real stuff, i loved my staples run!

Good video. Lots of detail on what you need to be high speed than a blue falcon.

Thanks brother, I am joining the the service soon! This has helped alot

Thank you for service and great pack set up

Hello, my son is currently deployed. He would love this as he is the ultimate gear head! He will be attending Ranger School at some point in the future via the 19th SF GRP ARNG . Thank you for putting this together. Legit!

I need this in my life I’m currently working a blue collar job and this would be amazing!!

Thank you, your content is always helpful.

Those land nav overlays are great, hard to find sometimes too! Forgot that super small dia paracord! Handy for lashing and leashing! Also the Cammenga Tritum is a better wrist compass imho. Make a cover to prevent the light from getting out like you do to cover your watches. Make your own Ranger bands by buying a few different sizes of bike inner tubes. Makes a ton of em! Huge, small and medium. Juicy fruit is banana btw, and if they allow caffeine gum, take some but don't mess up your sleep if sensitive either. Use discretion!

I am thankful of your knowledge.

Great video, I definitely gotta grab one now. Appreciate the good advice. Going to be going soon.

@GrittySoldier

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck brother! You got this! 💪

just subscribed to your sit and have learned a lot even for a old soldier like myself.

Great kit! Can’t wait to pick one up

This video was absolutely amzing

That packing list looks awesome

Great video, Its time to get into warrior shape.

Very thoughtful and thorough video. Thanks

Thanks so much man, this is dope info

I love your videos I'm heading to basics soon and wanna be airborne ranger your videos are so motivating and helpfull

Thanks for the loadout llist. My buddies son will be headed to school soon. Definitely helps

Your videos are great and help so many. Keep making great content!

aww man wish i would've found this video earlier these items definitely will come in handy with my MOS. I've watched your videos before I shipped to OSUT, I graduated and now I've been with my unit for about 3 months and I've been sharing your videos to my battle buddies. We are getting ready to go on a combat deployment in a few wks, I just wanted to say your videos have been very helpful and I hope you continue to make these videos for future and current soldiers. Where I'm going I doubt I will have a stable connection but I will definitely catch up with your videos when I return from my deployment. Keep up the good work sir !

@GrittySoldier

2 жыл бұрын

👊

Looks great! Looking forward to getting mine.

What an awesome pack. That is amazing