15:40 all this time you've said you moved to Canada. This proves that you were exiled for not drinking tea.

@orgami100

4 жыл бұрын

Must have been Coffee.. 🍺

@Eoghainn

4 жыл бұрын

Traitor, matsimus this is war crime against the British people

@kaneworsnop1007

3 жыл бұрын

Either that or range tea put him off for life, or the coftea which seems to come out of most norgies 😂 I don't really drink hot drinks, the main time I do is when training with the military.

Wet wipes/baby wipes as nobody likes having peanut butter butt down range.

@peterprovenzano9039

4 жыл бұрын

scipher99 also works wonders cleaning weapons

@ragequitify

4 жыл бұрын

We call it swamp ass

@scipher99

4 жыл бұрын

@ Yeah sorry 89D it would have been nice to have had 3 hots and a cot.

@scipher99

4 жыл бұрын

@ OMG LOL the fingers comment has absolutely made my day, Thank you for that.

@pychohobo1832

4 жыл бұрын

Never understood wet wipes. Just learn to wipe you are correctly.

My summer kit was . - hammock - ranger blanket - ground sheet - cooler with snacks and drinks Joy's of being the only bus driver available

Remember if the army wanted you to have a wife they would of issued you one

@remalm3670

4 жыл бұрын

... My God; if I had only listened. I'd be a richer man 😉 ...

@pierevojzola9737

4 жыл бұрын

The Army did issue a kit called “House-wife”, it contained everything you needed to mend your clothing! Ah, the good old days of Robin the Hood!!

@TheHistorian1066

4 жыл бұрын

@@pierevojzola9737 with us they expect us to buy them ourselves...

@dimitrisredojevic3185

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, nice jarhead quote

@bloodsongsToolreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Dimitri Sredojevic jarheads are Marines, it’s a Golden Era Drill sgt quote

1. gloves 2. gaiters 3. boxer briefs 4. watch 5. multitool 6. notebook holder 7. camping stove 8. face camoflage 9. headlamp 10. first aid kit(personal) 11. charger

@grimoknobel

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Darth.Fluffy

3 жыл бұрын

12. Tobasco

@KM-cm1jp

Жыл бұрын

@@Darth.Fluffy or franks

@TawnyRain2332

11 ай бұрын

​@Darth.Fluffy you spelt tobacco wrong

Socks and underwear: the two go hand in hand, and are thoroughly underrated until they're both soaked in sweat for the third day in a row because you're stuck in the middle of nowhere as an LP/OP, fighting position, or long range patrol. Boots: definitely underrated,and something that needs to be reviewed for mission and personal requirements. Make sure they're authorized by your unit. Pens: skip the gel ones and find a good ballpoint that can work in multiple weather conditions. Map pens are also amazingly useful. Pants belt: this seems stupid to mention, but seriously. Find a good belt that meets regs and use it. Something reasonably stiff and secures the extra length past the buckle. Battle Belt: this is mainly for the ground combat guys on foot. You may have one issued to you, and it'll work. Use it until you figure out how to configure it to work in conjunction with your body armor, and then figure out how to upgrade if you can. Compass: this actually is useful, and should be something that you can get from supply. GPS: possibly useful, depending on your role. Ground combat guys will likely find this useful. Mag pouches: Yes, these will actually be useful if you can swap these out. Esstac, G-Code Scorpions, Tyr pouches, and HSGI Tacos are orders of magnitude better than the typical pouch w/ flap. Just make sure they can hold your gear secure when needed and allow for quick gear access. Shit kit: baby wipes, TP in a sealed bag, and hand sanitizer. Comes in really useful, and can double for giving wipe down baths. Hygiene: baby wipes, toothbrush, razor, shaving cream (Cremo or Shave Butter), body powder. Wash yourself, take care of your face, take care of your damn teeth, keep your junk and feet dry. Poncho liner (woobie) and tarp: ALWAYS have these on you in a field exercise. You should be issued them, and don't feel bad about swapping them out for better ones from supply ASAP. You can also buy your own fancier ones, as long as they aren't some garish color. Scarf/shemagh: seems stupid and tacticool, but I actually used my shemagh frequently in the field for a variety of things, especially during cold weather training. Yes, neck gators and beanies exist, but this added additional warmth and protection, and it helped break up my outline and cover my face with surprisingly good effect. Jetboil: worth it, or go halfsies with your battle buddy. Bring extra tea/cocoa/coffee and you'll be everyone's best friend, the CO's included. Ear pro: overlooked and something I wish I had invested in earlier. Ground combat bubbas would do well to invest in some decent ear pro, and I have tinnitus from not doing so. At a minimum, get something like the Surefire flanged style ones that allow some hearing. If you can, get something like Otto Engineering Noizebarriers. Yes, it really is worth it, especially for infantry and artillery guys. Eye pro: The issued glasses are good. WileyX has a better fit for me though. Invest in a good set and you can wear it in and out of the field. Ouch kit: bandaids, a couple compressed gauze packs, tape, moleskin, superglue, NSAID, antacid, antidiuretic. A couple other odds and ends that you personally would use and you're well set. This is underrated, and doc will appreciate it since he won't have to deal with you for every little thing. TQ: carry more than you're issued. CAT or SOFTT-W are the most common, and for a damn good reason. Field knife: something basic for everyday stuff, like an ESEE Izula or similar. Nothing fancy or flamboyant, doesn't need to be a dedicated combat blade or hardcore mountaineering knife that can baton wood. Just something to cut minor things that can be kept handy. Have a small sharpening kit and learn how to use it as well. Regulation/uniform requirements: some of the uniform regulations get thrown out the window when you're actually in the field. Stuff for garrison and within regulation doesn't always translate well for field use. Don't outright ignore the regs, but try to be close if it's not something that's immediately approved. Example: a black field belt as opposed to coyote brown or whatever else. An OD green or coyote brown pair of gloves vs whatever is issued. Or even a thermal fleece base layer that does a better job than the issued ones, as long as it isn't visible under your cammies. Make sure that stuff conforms to flame resistance when required, especially if you're part of a flight or vehicle crew.

@a1marine105

4 жыл бұрын

We trying to make them fast and effective slapping all that on won't fully benifit them

@Wolf_1775

4 жыл бұрын

@@a1marine105 I have no idea what you're trying to say.

@jussayinmipeece1069

4 жыл бұрын

i have to agree. The two most underrated pieces of kit. a bad pair of socks can grow fungus between your toes in a few minutes and if your underwear dont fit properly or dont keep the sweat away from your crotch you stink and get jock itch like nobodies business. And dont forget deodorant. Very important when you are in a jungle or foreign environment. You SMELL different and trust me bad people can smell you

@ridgerunnersurvival

4 жыл бұрын

May i steal this?

@Wolf_1775

4 жыл бұрын

@@ridgerunnersurvival Late reply, but yes, steal away.

matsimus: get a stove. marines: why would i need a stove to cook crayons?

@dannythompson5514

4 жыл бұрын

Melt them into a sandwich spread

@joshuaespinoza8325

4 жыл бұрын

@@dannythompson5514 where do i get bread?

@ExUSSailor

4 жыл бұрын

You're thinking of the Army. Marines are fine with rocks, and, gravel.

@Zurgo-fl1kx

4 жыл бұрын

All the good food goes to the Chair Force

@chevysuarez7306

4 жыл бұрын

@Adam Beeson apparently the same as what you get at home

A note about gloves: test and practice with them before going into the field with them, especially if your job requires fine dexterity work. The feel can be drastically different and an adjustment period may be necessary.

@paogene1288

4 жыл бұрын

commented for documentation.

@paogene1288

4 жыл бұрын

@Yar Nunya so that i can see it in my history and act accordingly in the future.

I am pretty sure more soldiers use Mechanix gloves, than mechanics.

@Spartaner043

4 жыл бұрын

Synystr7 mechanic here, only using uvex gloves 😂

@alfalegionnaire3451

3 жыл бұрын

anyone know the model he was showing at 5:43?

@walsh632

3 жыл бұрын

@@alfalegionnaire3451 mechanix M-Pact gloves Tan

@davidlingenfelter4419

3 жыл бұрын

@@Spartaner043 yeah same

@kaneworsnop1007

3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of these gloves before. I get real issues with the skin on my hands drying out and cracking in cold weather, so far I haven't been able to find any decent gloves which allow me to still operate my rifek effectively. Osprey are the brand favoured by British soldiers, but I find it awkward changing magazines with then due to the fingertips not being form fitting so it's awkward pressing the release catch.

The essential piece of kit that I wouldn’t leave home without was Silly String. While clearing rooms in a building, a quick blast of Silly String into a room will get hung up on tripwires.

@kutter_ttl6786

4 жыл бұрын

That seems like such an odd thing to carry but at the same time a really neat idea!

Matt: says to "not go over the top" WW1 canadian officer: slowly turns his head

@HeyItsJoe1

2 жыл бұрын

U.S. infantryman here. Canada explain

What ho Matsimus. Ski patrol head lamp hint. Wear it around your neck upside down. It is easily adjustable to shine foreward, and will stay looking where you are going, and not where your head is looking. Also, use antipersperant on your feet, especially in the winter. Try it on one foot first Calibrate, eh! One warm dry foot, one cold damp foot. Wonderful for skiing too.

Man I wish I had these options in the 80’s. The best piece of kit you could get hold of was American rain gear and a poncho liner.

@ferociousfil5747

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Meow the American poncho liner was the best investment I made back in my day. Lots of great idea here but depending on your trade, if you got to hump it you are going to have to make some choices...

@TheTiacat

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Ham I got an American jacket liner too. The best. This kit must have been made of some space age NASA stuff because I wore it all year round in the field. Do you remember the CF knockoff version of the poncho liner/blanket? I wish we had better boots. Goretex was just coming in to the system when I got out.

@jarink1

3 жыл бұрын

The brown wool sweaters that were authorized wear under the BDU blouse were awesome, too.

As an army medic I witnessed and then treated a guy who grabbed the barrel of the 50 cal he had just fired to brace himself as he climbed down the M-113 it was mounted to. No gloves, 2nd degree burn on his palm. Silversulfadiazine cream and a new bandage 3 times a day for 4 days fixed him right up though.

Back in the eighties we were not allowed to drop bombs with gloves at all. When they came down from Ottawa we were given four different gloves. When the they asked me which gloves worked best for me? I pulled out my NI gloves broke the ice, stuck my gloved hand in the water for 20seconds, picked up a an 81mm bomb & held it by the fuse at arms length for 60sec. In the end we were all issued NI gloves. I also proved you could write while wearing them The biviy bag has & fleece were issued after most of us had already purchased them.

Both my lads are in frontline units. One recce, one armoured. Both swear by the cheap casio sports watches they first got for going to phase one training. The reason this came up is because I offered to buy them “decent” G-Shocks and they both politely declined saying that the cheap casios had never let them down and they were light and small enough not to get caught on stuff.

@fredrikcarlen3212

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. They are just as accurate and durable. They lack some features, but mostly the "cool factor". Unless you are going to be diving in deep water or something like that, they are perfectly fine!

@barneygo2010

3 жыл бұрын

Good on your boys! You must be proud!! 1VP veteran here, deployed overseas with a Seiko Automatic winder, helped me keep the CO and DCO sorted out (Batman Radio operator, here) ...In my old age, a Casio Solar does it for me. Lasts many years for only $100 at Costco. Ha haha ha ha Now that I’m in the “mentoring” stage of my life/retirement, all the kids see my Casio watches front and center!! All the Best!!

@ethannoel4108

2 жыл бұрын

I had a cheap $15 casio all through basic and ait and it was still ticking by the end. Only died when it got shot out playing airsoft

@undermoss6394

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Ive gone thru two of them in 7 year period. There is a speciffic model that works the best. Ill try to remember come back here, Its still on my work desk.

@undermoss6394

2 жыл бұрын

CASIO w-96h IS THE ONE

My son served in Iraq and Afghanistan - USMC. His top two were Ibuprofen- lots and more and socks; again lots and then some more. When operating a FOB he wanted candy for the local kids. My CVS in town helped me ship a “ship” load of hard candies over there for patrols to hand out, for the squad to suck on and as gifts when talking with elders in villages. Chocolate bars were also prized as much now as in 1, 2, Korea or ‘Nam. My grandfather talked about getting chocolate in boot camp in 1 and begging for it for the DP children while fighting in Italy in 2. Uncles/cousins in the other two also said a Hersey bar was an important “hearts and minds” gift.

@remalm3670

4 жыл бұрын

... Don't forget 'coffin nails', can trade for anything (cigarettes) ...

@deanfirnatine7814

4 жыл бұрын

Funny I posted lots of painkillers and socks as well

@gumunduringigumundsson9344

4 жыл бұрын

This year can be basically boiled down to the socks problem I neglected.. will make repetitions...no wait.. reparation.. hmm.. I will fix sock problem! Baaarrhhh.. socks. Socks were to Einstein foot impediments.. Love. I will get more socks tomorrow! Today.. Phase one: Collect socks Phase three: profit.

@remalm3670

4 жыл бұрын

@@gumunduringigumundsson9344 .... I love my sock puppet 😉 ... (It soothes me when I've forgotten to take my meds😀) ...

Watch out (pun intended) for smart watches. The Bluetooth and wifi features can broadcast your position. The Garmin 601 has a stealth mode, and uses AAA batteries. Also, look for Tritium hands, like on the Traser Soldier.

@cdnarmymedic

3 жыл бұрын

On a related note smart watches are prohibited in Operations Zones, so if your job requires you to be in one you'll want to steer clear of using a smart watch as you'll have to take it off every time you go into the Ops Zone.

@ZaHandle

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding AAAA batteries on the average shop

Even cheap G-Shock watches are amazingly durable. I have my dad’s old watch from his 24 year in the military( Don’t know exactly how long he had it)

@heyhoe168

3 жыл бұрын

what about chinese G-Shock?

1# has got to be a woobie, I love that thing more than life itself.

@writinglife6244

4 жыл бұрын

I misread that as "it's got to be a wookiee" and I thought "Good call, an 8 foot wall of rampaging fury that's completely loyal to you" and yes, I've outed myself as a nerd.

@redMrCrayon

4 жыл бұрын

I have one and i dont get the hype

@theboshow9697

4 жыл бұрын

Woobies are the best things ever invented

@dissy5563

4 жыл бұрын

I've used one as my blanket for 25 years. Cool in warm wx and warm in cool wx. Have one in my backpacking rig too, lightweight FTW.

@jefffriedberg

4 жыл бұрын

AP --without that you woobie cold :)

yea for example, as an army finance admin, i choose to carry a pen and maybe just maybe sometimes a calculator. vital tools lol

@AlexSDU

4 жыл бұрын

No abacus?

All good stuff. Only thing I'd add to carry in your pack (not pouches) would be some baby wipes or similar for those day(s) you go without a wash so you can do the face, hands, armpits, crutch routine.

@deanfirnatine7814

4 жыл бұрын

Good for bum rash!

In my day it was three items. Fmp cover. Ranger blanket. American rubber rain coat.

Don’t buy a canister stove, because you have to use specialized fuel units. If you purchase naphtha/white gas stoves you can easily get fuel from the CF, they pay for the fuel and you don’t have to. Buy a personal Silva/Sunto compass, it has a variety of uses.

Matt, you forgot Tabasco sauce and/or HP sauce.

@MeanLaQueefa

4 жыл бұрын

Timo Salesto Tabasco sauce is G.I. In every 🇺🇸 MRE

@jaredpeabody894

4 жыл бұрын

Franks red hot in Canadian IMP’S

@MeanLaQueefa

4 жыл бұрын

I’d prefer franks, crystal or Texas pete

@darkgossamer554

4 жыл бұрын

Sriracha comes in plastic bottles and is very shelf stable.

@foxtrotnine

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget salt and pepper

A Casio Illuminator is the best watch I'd say if you're in the service. It's cheap robust and accurate. You can pick them up for £20 ish and the battery will last at least 10 years. If you want something better you could invest in a the Tough Colar which uses radio band to keep the time 100% accurate all the time and it's solar powered so it shouldn't ever run out of juice. The water resistance is increased as well to 200 meters so it's good for diving. It wouldn't hurt to get a mechanical watch if you are so inclined either, I'd recomend an Orient Ray III, it's reasonably accurate but very tough. Stay away from the all black displays because they aren't as easy to read and people have reported a lot of problems on them. Get the normal displays.

@jefffriedberg

4 жыл бұрын

Kuddlesworth NA --i had one of those "smart watches" and the buttons and dials and functions were translated from Chinese and made zero sense. A plain waterproof watch with tritium numbers is best. It glows all the time, not just after sunning itself: LUMINOX.

remember, the military is using the "best" they can get by the LOWEST bidder.

@livingcorpse5664

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, when you see "military grade" in marketing for something being sold in a store that's a red flag.

@kaneworsnop1007

3 жыл бұрын

Not in the British Army, its the most expensive mediocre or crap piece of kit whose company gives the procurement officer the best employment opportunity or share package when he/she leaves the armed forces. They actually removed the majority (possibly all) the officers from the procurement team and replaced them with NCO's to try and prevent this. If they had any sense they would know that the NCO's will just be cheaper to bribe; but your companies never made weapon sights before, a crate of beer? The contracts yours.

Electrical tape is worth its weight in gold (for tying up loose straps and silencing PPE). So is some strapping tape for feet after a long forced march. You'd also want barrier cream for chaffing/moisturizing. I'd also be sure to purchase a high-quality durable multi-tool and flashlight as the NATO issue stuff is pretty underwhelming.

@barneygo2010

3 жыл бұрын

I learned about electrical tape and it’s many uses long after I hung up my uniform and then also retired from teaching high school for 30 years. I attended a year of electrical trade school and worked in construction (as a 58 year old rookie). I was amazed what good electrical tape can be used for: sealing cuts, holding dressings in place, stretching to hold dressings in place, starting the clotting process by taping a wound shut, making cordage to wrap a dressing in place etc, etc, etc. Now in my retirement/mentoring stage, I teach my junior shooters to always have a good brand of electrical tape in their ‘get home’ or ‘bug out’ bags. Peace Be To Journey!

love this Matt! i have used all of these in Gagetown this fall. They sure come in useful

It took about a minute to figure this was Canadian. To me it was the ELCAN Scope (I own one when they were more affordable) that was a give away! The recommendations are realistic and wished I knew about them long ago! Thanks

I went on a winter FTX and I absolutely agree with your advice, to get those boot covers (we call them "mukluks"). That, and packing some extra, warm socks is always a good idea.

For me, it was an electrically heated pot. Back in the '90s, I was on an electronic warfare team. Our radio intercept gear was mounted in a commo hut on a truck. Luckily, the gear inside the hut used regular household current (115V AC) and there was a standard outlet on the outside. Perfect place to plug in that hot pot/plate and cook Ramen.

Small roll of duck tape and a foot blister kit added to your first aid kit .

Was in the Navy, but two items I always carried on my belt when aboard ship was a MagLite and a Buck knife. Both handy for everyday use and emergencies.

@barneygo2010

3 жыл бұрын

The Navy Boarding Parties that I worked with echoed your sentiments. They taught me that the ship can be a formidable maze in the dark. I made it a point to learn as much as I could from them. I’m former 1VP (active duty Regular) and Reserve Infantry. All the Best!!

Black Hockey Tape, stays tacky in hot and cold conditions, very strong and when twisted can be used as cordage.

Do not forget sweet granola bars, they give good extra energy when proper cooked food is not available (long marches, guard duty). Also serve as tradable goods.

Just a recommendation based on personal experience, don't bother with a solar charger. The small ones suck, I was in 29 palms in the middle of summer several of my Marines and I tried using solar chargers from a number of different manufacturers and the best ones still took a whole day in direct sunling to charge a cellphone. You're better off with a simple battery brick, I've got a cheap one that can charge my phone 10 times on a single charge and it cost a fraction of what my solar panel cost

@andrecharlebois705

4 жыл бұрын

Eton hand crank radio \ bat pack \ flashlight... also has a solar panel on it.

Mat you gave me a good start thank you

Remember your equipment was made by the lowest bidder.

@user_____M

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't necessarily mean more expensive stuff is better, can be angel dusting. I always go for the brad names in clothes, that should ensure quality but not always, I spent 3 times more on a pair of running pants without having de facto better performance than a pair 3 times cheaper.

@johndane9754

4 жыл бұрын

@@user_____M did I say that?

@EthanThomson

4 жыл бұрын

@@johndane9754 its implied that lowest bidder means its gonna be shit

@chrissequioa4376

4 жыл бұрын

except for our rifles, the most important part of our equipment.

@nolanrenemiron2807

4 жыл бұрын

Lol are you saying our military equipment sucks lol no it doesn't it's actually fairly good. We have the most kills on the worst terror group the Taliban

A good flask that is durable. Bought mine back in 1987, has been all over the world, is covered in several dents, but still keeps my brovel hot for eight hours. A spare CBRNE/NBC haversack to carry the extra ammo, or grenade's, or the kit the Boss gives you at the last moment.

As a aircraft engineer one of my most used tools is my Leatherman.

@rjstewart

4 жыл бұрын

John O I’m an IT guy now (and ex-infantry) and don’t go anywhere without my leather man.

Great video

Excellent video, I think part 2 is in order.

Also Id suggest a leatherman wave with a bit kit.

You don’t need to spend $200 for a watch. I got the standard G Shock watch at the PX for under $50 and survived all field exercises and a full deployment. Just make sure it has an alarm feature so you can wake the next pvt for radio watch.

The most important thing is a easy to clean and indestructable plate to eat. Its called mess kit because everytime u use it it is a mess. Keep that for real situations in all other cases use a good plate. I always had such a flexible dark green one with me.

Hope you have a good new year

Hi Mat, good advise you have given, unfortunately most will learn the hard way! The underpants is a good one especially for tropical work where your goolies would go rotten and breed fungus at an alarming rate.

matsimus, whats your favorite cheese

@chrissequioa4376

4 жыл бұрын

I MUST know now.

@thatonescandinavian100

4 жыл бұрын

I don't need sleep i need answers

@nickdougan394

3 жыл бұрын

Compo, surely!

When I first clicked on the title and it was only music I was worried as a blind person and that it would not be listed by a person and then mats theme came and I just relaxed :-) now I know I am getting a thorough video! No matter what Matt talks about it’s always a joy

Great list Matsimus. One item I would add (personal pref) is a small Photon Micro Light. You sort of covered this with your head mounted light I realize, but the Photons can fit on a keychain, in your rifle/weapon's pistol grip, on a lanyard, or a cord around your neck - whatever. They have red bulb models primarily for night use(IR or UV), white light as well, and these things come in so handy, especially during training/range work in low light conditions. Cheap too, most models are about 12 bux. I have one from 2003 that is still going strong. Great little backup light.

SAX briefs are the best underwear ive ever owned. im not army but when i went to a 48 hour airsoft event one of the things i forgot in my garage was my bag of underclothing changes. had 1 pair of sax for the entire event and i had no croth rot or rashes and it keeps your balls from getting stuck onto your leg with the pouch for you goodies. highly recomend these for anyone who plays sports or anything physical

A mag dump pouch is another great piece of kit. Not just for mags but for anything that you need to put aside for a little while such as gloves, tools, string etc. Or when something is issued and you don’t have the time to organize it straight away. For instance if you’re handed a couple of ammunition boxes and you don’t have time to fill your magazines at once. As a machine gunner and loader it’s also great for recovering spent belts.

Very good advice. If I may add a few things: folding pocket knife for everyday carry and a handheld light (pen-style maybe).

Another major thing that I think is a lighter. They are useful for a lot of things, including cooking rations (if you use something like a hexi stove that is used in the British army).

NEVER get a watch with a plastic band if you go to the field a lot. The military bug repellant we were issued would dissolve the band and it would fall off in the field.

Great suggestions, I'd add a snugpak and stealth suit; for winter and tent routine, a nice pair of tent slippers are awesome (MEC has good ones - don't get the low ones). MIddle of the night stove watch, go outside to refill stove/lantern, or to bathroom...they are awesome. Also in winter on glove, get a thin pair to wear inside the arctic mits, that way when you need to do detail work (ie, stoves) you can take off the mitts/goretex gloves and hand still protected against cold (especially the generators). Again MEC has some good liner gloves.

Rookie stuff we get recruits get this kit just before sent to there unit

A strong and ready mind is number 1 on my list.

My son picked up a Leatherman for $20 at a yard sale. Unbelievable deal!

A stealth gortex rain jacket a must have, saved me many times

Super! Very interesting!

Sun lounge chair and pina colada with plenty of sun screen

Well done. Plz expand on future videos

Saw an add for gloves allowing you to punch through windshield glass, fight off knife attack etc. Seemed amazing. Especially the level of cut protection.

I‘m using the mechanix m-pact aswell and i love them. Best gloves i had till now.

A few extra tips. Watches- style and how they display time is personal preference, but three features i will recommend are these. Radioactive illumination like tritium is amazing in my experience. Sapphire glass is expensive but worth it if you can afford that. Avouid steel straps, for weight and heat transfer in colder climates. Silicone is my current strap, its comfortable, easy to clean but it is not as strong as leather/titanium. I often notice how soldiers tend to forget to bring sunscreen, bug repellant, pills for headaches, headlamp as you mentioned in the vid and lastly one thing i have come to appreciate is chapstick/lipbalm. I never use it in my daily life but for some reason my lips are dry and cracked after a few days into an excercise.

For foot care, consider waterproof/breathable socks such as GoreTex or the less expensive SealSkinz. In the much more temperate southern US where I live, they do an awesome job of both repelling water and allowing sweat to escape from my regular socks, AND can be worn inside your normal boots.

*A very good video !! I liked and Subscribed to your channel*

A Plano fishing tackle box designed to go in a cargo pocket works nice for stowing USB-A, -B, -C, lightning connectors, plus wall adapters and cigarette lighter adapters. The double sided one has 10 compartments and can be found in a Walmart for like $10

For watches I have the casio F-91W. Had it throughout all of basic, which included the muddiest bayonet range i have ever seen. My platoon sergeant in basic training recommended we all get these watches as it does everything you need a watch to do. Plus he uses it and has used it for the last 12 years. A nice, cheap little bit of kit that ain't failed me yet.

Those old black insulated issue Canteens, for winter ex. It'd keep tea or coffee hot for a good 6 plus hours. Indestructible and fits the standard pouch.

Casio digital is still my favourite option 🙌🏽

Good video once again 💯

After basic training, I’m gonna consider getting some of the things you’ve recommended.

Yes all the items you mentioned are good ideas to get especially the Gerber. Multiple good pairs of gloves. We generally would use the mechanics and different types of military style motorcycle gloves. Throw in some tube Tampons in your med kit. Sounds stupid, but they work great for gun shot wounds and punctures. What about hygiene? Baby wipes definitely made my deployment a little bit easier when there wasn't any showers available (for months). Having extra tooth brushs or some sort of cleaning brush for gear covered in layers of sweat was useful too. Are chin straps would get particularly nasty after a couple months in country.

I wear a watch with a vibrating alarm when hunting. It’s plastic so it doesn’t retain scent (not an issue when “hunting” people) but being that it vibrates when the alarm goes off makes it nice and quiet.

I checked my headlamp after listening to what you said. It has a band that goes over the top BUT it can actually be removed. So I wouldn't rule out all headlights, just check first if the top is detachable. Also that's a free strap right there. You also may want to bring a small knife sharpener. Nice to have a sharp edge when you need one.

Good recommendations should discuss must haves as socks, sunscreen, various clothing for cold climates, sanitary wipes , hot packs. Good to remember that a warm solider is a functional soldier.

Saxx are a game changer for the briefs.

My add ones are a American poncho liner, wet wipes and a good mattress foam. I would not do a solar battery charger or the stove. Although back in my day lots did bring one so just borrow one. Got to cut the weight somewhere!

Merino wool is vitally important to me for doing grunt things in the Canadian cold. Socks, long John’s, long sleeve shirt, merino buff, merino touque, Nalgene’s and a gsi Nalgene cup, titanium long handle spoon, jet boil/msr. I use msr whisperlite for the wintertime. Having properly fitted kit and maintenance is most vital though.

That was really helpful. Thumbs up and respect to Canada from USA. Thanks for always being there!

Medical tape (Or surgery tape) am not sure what it is called, but something akin to that. Tape your feet for long marches. Also remove the tapes afterwards, or it will get infected.

@Kevin-fj5oe

4 жыл бұрын

Kinesio tape ?

@Dev_Six

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-fj5oe Looks like it could work. Taping toes as well.

@barneygo2010

3 жыл бұрын

Moleskin? These days I keep a roll of black electrician’s tape in my first aid kit. I learned that in Electrical Trade School and working in Construction... that’s after 15 years in uniform. Cheers!

Nitrile gloves, RCR mask also slide rule in a good cipher to write a lot of encrypted notes. Information is the most important thing.

Happy New Year, Matsimus!

the advice you give on gloves is great for those of us in manual wheelchairs, or working with some minor nerve damage. my dad has some nerve damage in his right hand. he wears gloves for the protection in case he has to grab something. typically in those moments, the best the brain does is react. the mind needs to think ahead for the protection. moisture wicking socks and underwear are great! but some places dont let people use any underclothes that can melt on low temp sparks. the danger is mostly that they dont want a fire that is going to cause more damage because the materials melt to the skin. not the type of thing you want, especially with those nether regions. i go through some mechanix gloves, or the type with reinforced knuckles. make sure the gloves arent restrictive and take energy to grab, hold, or pull a trigger. i have a solid leatherman just for use on AR type rifles. top shelf multi tools and a good knife that lets you do light work and i found that an issued blade isnt as good for small jobs.

Thanks...

The impact gloves are great gloves but the screen contacts are iffy at best. The knuckle protection is really useful if you are wrenching on something or if you need to punch something/someone.

Gallages are good too for keeping your feet dry.

Had the same experience with the changing the c9 barrell except I was wearing the goretex issued gloves which melted into my palms lol :/

a point for headlamps is for them to have a separate button fo red light, that way you dont have to cover it with your hand to cycle through the white in tactical situations.

I was in the 25th ID 3/22 Infantry from 91-95 and we NEVER wore gloves in the field. From heat retention to reduced tactile sensation we found them to be a hinderance. We carried them in our rucks and only used them when putting out concertina wire.

Shit kit/toilet paper-sometimes its gonna save your ass. Maybe top 10 tricks for gear management-pouches, cargo bags etc.

@TheSquidPro

4 жыл бұрын

I indeed favor getting half a roll flattening it and putting it in a ziplock to stay dry. Two halves are less bulky than one full roll and it can be used as kindling.

@gansior4744

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheSquidPro i recommend getting something called Shit kit, its bag with toilet paper, some kind of water to wash your hand, plastic bag, and gloves I think, look for it on amazon

I find Letherman is quite competitive to Gerber for quality, thoughtful design and durability. They are priced the same, feature for feature as the Gerber. Letherman are American made. I currently own a 15 year old 14 in 1 Letherman Wave and it's saw is really Increadable. The Letherman saws have Ikeda style cutting teeth. They cut smoothly, fast and never binds under severe use. I lost count of the number of green wood branches I have sawn with that Letherman. It's a very solid investment and comes with its own severe duty belt holster.

Another good squad/section stove would be the MSR dragonfly. Compact, very light, and more importantly multi-fuel. Can run on naphtha, kerosene/diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. First used wan at the US Army Mountain Warfare School, and shortly after went out and bought one myself 😉

My weapons were the FN - C1 and the FN-C2 and the 7.62 gpmg . Thank you .

@bluecollarcanuck

4 жыл бұрын

Hah, so were mine- and to some extent back in the day, the Sterling. My QL2 was the last trade course to ever carry the "smig" in the field. That fall, we swapped over to the C7.

@davebona9592

4 жыл бұрын

I did my militia time with the fn’s and regular force basic with fn’s.....loved the old gpmg’s. Did my battle school with the c7, when we returned from Somalia the gave us the elcans.....loved them took awhile to get used to them.

@paulgerald5808

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was with the Toronto Scottish , 1973 to1974 .

@barneygo2010

3 жыл бұрын

C1A1 Guy here , 1VP , R Westmr R, and LER, all those years training in Cornwallis and Wainwright, then when I deployed I was issued an SMG and BHP 9mm. Ha ha ha ha Thankfully I was a reservist before Cornwallis, I spent many teaching lessons in my PLQ / JR NCO Crse teaching these platforms. The Universe sure took care of me!! All the Best!!

Best shooting gloves ever; PIG Full Dexterity Tactical (FDT) Alpha Gloves. Best operator athlete underwear; Bjorn Borg Polyamide Boxer Brief - they have the worlds only contour cut crotch cradle in front of them.

@Joe_Friday

4 жыл бұрын

I was just about to suggest these. They may not be as durable but to me I can feel so much better than any other glove I've used.

@TrangleC

4 жыл бұрын

The question is are they just good for shooting, or for everything else a soldier needs to do too? It isn't a video about what to bring to a day at the gun range, after all.

@Joe_Friday

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrangleC They're definitely not rice paper but they've got their place on the field. I talked to enough guys in the military that has used them and love them. I have a couple pairs myself. You have good feeling with them and they protect the hands good through sustained rifle fire. If you're a tanker or a machine gunner use some different gloves. I can definitely feel waaay better with the pigs than I can when compared with my mechanix.

Best watch for the militar. A cassio with an army band is perfect. Basicly indistructibel reliable and cheap

Great video ! My "Watch EDC" has a NATO watchband and a Suunto Button Compass (back-UP compass). tjl T. Lipinski