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Good video, but you gotta cut some paper/hair/etc. at the end.

A Dry Bag partially deflated will end the problems with your lid.

I have owned the entire system of this pack. I absolutely adore the main pack. The assault pack still stands to this day to be the single most uncomfortable backpack I have ever owned.

On my lid, I have sewn on each end a small piece of molle strap on the center edge of the lid, allowing enough space for the plastic buckle to pass through it. which will hold the lid down. I hope this is helpful to you. Paul

Id trash it, I'll give ya 50$ and pay the shippinh 😂

Best pack ever made hands down.

great demonstration

Military rucksacks are optimized for heavy loads. Everything that makes civilian packs more comfortable and convenient--lighter weight, internal organizers, minimalist frames that 'mold to your body'--this actually makes them really bad at hauling lots of weight. Lightweight fabrics will tear and fray, little pouches will be ripped to shreds, and that flexible, ergonomic frame will sag and bend until you wish it wasn't there at all. With all of today's lightweight hiking and outdoor gear, not many people will be loading their packs heavy enough to actually reap the benefits of these surplus packs. That's the real reason why lots of people say military gear is garbage. You know how a pickup truck is really good at hauling things, but not very good at carrying people and light-duty domestic tasks like grocery shopping? Same principle at work.

This isn't a serious comparison! The Silky is superior to the bahco....no contest. What would be a great comparison is a Corona and a silky! A folding saw superior to the bahco in performance and price. It will prove to be comparable to the Silky and even superior!

i've tried pine resin, although that wouldn't light very well. also, should bark generally be process into strips and then crushed or rolled between the hands? and are you using the pump technique? pressure has to be uniform throughout, yes?

8:38 No "backlock" - What is this colossal obsession with this closed locking function? If one puts a folded Silky into a backpack with the blade tip first, how could that be a problem when extracting it? One grips the saw thus preventing it opening accidentally! What's the problem? Alternatively, one carries it in the sturdy case it comes with. On the other hand , using the Bahco means that opening the saw is always a two-handed operation. With a little practice, one can easily use the Silky with one hand only, holding the branch with the other hand. 8:40 Re the case - ".. adds considerable weight ..." Seriously dude? 8:17 Quite a bit heavier than the Bahco. Didn't you actually mean "sturdier"? 11:16 Sustainable. One doesn't sharpen these saws. A Silky, used correctly, will last you for decades! The professional arborist here where I live showed me his Silky that he's used almost daily for 15 years, with the same blade, and he says he sees no need to replace it yet. ( however, he uses it mostly on wet wood for pruning.) If one is adamant about cheap, there are numerous other brands out there that will go for a third of the price. Performance, however, is probably in line with the price. 14:47 the Bahco took at least twice as long, and you seemed to need much more effort in making the cut. You even repositioned your stance to do this. 15:24 Bahco claim that the Laplander blade is constructed to cut equally on both push and pull strokes. The Silky cuts ONLY on the pull stroke, while the push stroke is there to clear the kerf of sawdust material. One other advantage is that Silky is available in a wide range of sizes and teeth configurations. With the Bahco its more a case of what you see is what you get. 18:03 At the end of the day neither saw is actually expensive - $34 for a high precision tool that will last you a very long time is a good investment. The $14 difference will surely not break the bank! One thing you did not touch on is the technique required when using a Silky. The lift-on-the-push then pull-down-on-the-pull stroke is not a natural action, and needs some practice to do well. The Laplander has an enormous and loyal following among people who love them. Strength to them. The Silky does enjoy a growing popularity among people who enjoy the sheer pleasure of using them, so I guess there is a place for them both. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Silky!

not meant to be used at 30% capacity

the lid is what it is - fill the pack like it was designed for !

big ole badass pack - for very heavy loads

Out of a Molle II Large Ruck, A Rfilemans Molle II Ruck and the ILBE Ruck Gen II I prefer the Molle II Medium Rucksack, lol. I own and use all 4. Most of the time I take a medium ALICE set up with Molle II straps and belt on a 1606MC frame with a sleep carrier. If I am going oit for a week I like the ILBE with the assault pack, and waist pack stacked. Be nice to have the sustainment pouches in Marpat but good luck. I also like the seal line drybag 65L that is issued with it. The thing is indestructible. The bottom section was for the ECWCS Modular Sleep System. The corps quit using the ILBE because it was incompatible with their body armor. The new armor was rounded and the pack shifted weight to much.

The ILBE Gen 2 ruck is the best pack I have ever carried.

The only reason these packs wound up on the civilian market so early was the Body armor mfg. and the pack mfg. were on two different pages. Marines made adaptors that worked out great, submitted them to Propper. Democrats controlled the purse and ordered the runner up system to refill their bank accounts and satisfy the bureaucrat's grabbing at their ankles. The Corps lost a great piece of equipment and the civilian public found yet a n other piece of Marine Corps Legend to hang on their walls. Light weight gear can turn it into a great BOB/Weekend hiking/camping pack. 10 C's fit great inside the lid, add a change of clothes in a water proof 9L bag. Light weight sleep system oor ranger roll maybe a light weight tent or tarp system and your good 40lbs carries great for us old timers who will never March to War again. NOT Water Proof; but it is made water resistant, light coat of scothc guard will diminish water weight worries. Your lid is sliding back because its fairly empty; if you notice the straps under the lid, you strap your poncho or hydration bladder and there ends the slippage issue. I find many rants on the pack should be rants on the user, your body weight will contribute to any "PACK FAILURES" an exercise program is necessary especially when we get older. Body Strength is key in any and all survival situations.

7:25 would the friction actually make enough heat to take the roll of metal off the knife?

I works for you, but it is so wrong.

I think that top is a GEN 1, not a Gen 2. I have heard that if it has straps under the top pouch it was a GEN 1. I have seen some use them interchageably. Not sure if that might be an issue for you. Mine is a GEN 2 and has no straps under top.

Don't have a video... But I am a Marine and have worn this pack in Afghanistan, worn out on plenty of humps and I absolutely love it. After I got out I went and bought one for my personal use. Absolute favorite pack.

As an x military guy, i don't know any other way. So i love it. 😆😆😆 I don't know what I'm missing by buying a lite weight pack. It's free so i use it or the smaller brother that comes with it. I'm 60 and starting out again. I know this is an old video. But you asked, what x military think of this pack, so this is how I feel. ✌🏼🦁

Biiiig hands, I've never seen mora knife looks so little in hands like a toy. Great video for work. I sharpened my mora into zero but thought to do micro bevel

Another person sharpening a knife pushing the knife blade into the stone rather than away, risking digging the knife into the stone. I won’t be doing what you did.

Consider a honing rod. I was a butcher for a long time and a honing steel will extend your sharpening intervals enormously. I sharpened for 20 years on a Norton tri stone with 100, 200 and 400 grit stones. I mostly just used 100 grit and stropped with news paper laying on top of the stone. Before I learned why we strop I noticed the more I used my honing steel after sharpening, the sharper it got...then I learned why. The steel removed the burr. And that toothy 100 grit edge would cut ribeyes in one push pull stroke. Also, in the field you can roll down your window and hone on the edge of the glass....it will straighten your edge out. What most consider a dull knife that needs a touch up really just had an edge that's leaning over from use.

Much of your heat went into the glass jar. Run the jar under hot water in advance. Hope this helps.

I like it cold too.I’m going to harvest some tomorrow, I also simmer it on the stove then strain and refrigerate it . I also store some of the twigs in the freezer

Thank you so much for this! 😊🙏🏼

great video man... simple and effective. I mastered my ax sharpening skills now I have to master knife sharpening. Thanks for the good information.

Ok, in civilian use, this is a bugout bag, Not a day or overnight. It's made for men!

Also the molle/ ladder system is design for you to add on and dang extra compartment/ pouch you want. That's what its there for right? Enjoy....

Its called a lid not a top. There are 4 female buckles 2 on back, 2 on front for securing lid. Midway down on pack backside are 2 male buckles to secure lid...

Excellent thank you. Looks like I need to grab some more twigs tomorrow.

This is what I know about the ILBE:. The MC phased it out for the FILBE, because the former wasn't designed to wear with a plate carrier, and Marines were sustaining back injuries because of that. Marines I work with hightailed it to the local surplus store when I told them he had them, and asked their opinion on it. I got three, complete, with the assault pack, for $225.00, and me and my sons Absolutely prefer them over any commercial packs available. It sure beats my old ALICE pack...

Love the simplicity of the instructions on this video. Thank you!!

I bought mine new in-the -box with the Assault Pack. I am 6-3" 258 lbs and 68 yrs old. I tried it on flat ground and went a couple of miles with 30 lbs of stuff inside. It did not seem to comfortable for me no matter how I adjusted it. I bought a larger padded belt over the standard size and still had problems.. I have a military background and I have been backpacking many times with other packs with no problems. Still, I will try it again sometime but presently to go more than a couple of miles with this thing is not comfortable. My normal pack is a Osprey Aether 85 AG and that is very comfortable.

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info of the Gear U used👍 U got a new subscriber...

Are you guys back in Western MA? I thought I saw your rig parked. I hope all is well...

Thank you sir I enjoyed that

The yellow and the black birch are the medicinal birches used for medicines, the white birch is used for paper and tar pitch..

I have one, and it weighs 10 lbs empty. Thats too much.

shared ... good video, shared

A grown-up review. Good job Sir. 👍

Hello Black Squirrel Bushcraft I have the Bahco Laplander and the Silky comboy 210 both are the same size saws. The only big difference between them is, The Bahco cuts on the forward and backwards stroke pulls where the Silky only cuts only the backwards stroke. I like them both But I trust the Bahco more on my camping outings because of the overall build weight and locking of the blade which is slightly thicker, speed doesn't matter for my only personal use and cost requirements. The silky saws are the gardener's choice of saws because of the speed and the blade being able to adjust to another cutting angle. Thank you for sharing your video for us good job.

Great video! Thank you for the instructions. Another similar video the guy says to strop on a flat surface or risk putting a microbevel the scandi grind. I'm asking because I want your thoughts before I buy a cheap used belt at Goodwill and mount it to a 1" x 4" board.

Scandi = Scandinavian grind zero micro bevel

Hello ! Just saw your post ! Liked and subbed ! - Justin

Thanks for the Vid, viewing in 2020 and I have the same stone just purchased it in august of 2019. Try stropping on a piece of cardboard sometime. It is actually Works VERY well and it saves your belt.

As long as it doesn't burn the plastic 😂 !!

Yes it can be seen!