Survival / Recce Chest Rig setup
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I remember this guy from "Blues Clues". He's much more buff now.
Its true. The Army will make a man out of anyone !!! The 'old army' pre 1993.
DEAD 😂
Wait a second
HILARIOUS
Hol' up
I have my great uncle’s signal mirror that was used in combat in Italy in WW2. He navigated minefields at night time to recon enemy positions, with nothing but a bayonet to probe for mines. He spent 24 hours doing this and brought back valuable intel. He was awarded the bronze star for this.
Now a LT pouring coffee in the Battalion TOC will get a Bronze star just for being there
@@capnb0b578 This is the realest thing ive read all year
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If you have a pouch and you "don't need it there"....put a snickers bar in it....
I'm a year late, but you make a really good point... I'm gonna start doing this
Snickers bad Twix bar good
Sanction762 have you got that advice from Larry Snickers? (He's former Delta Force)
I read this like "If you've ever had a pouch and you don't need it there, go ahead and put a snickers bar in it"
They should really start making Combat snickers, the package should def have a velcro on it.
Made me laugh when you said "flashlight is for lighting dark areas" lol. Love your videos man. You might wanna consider keeping a 1 gallon zip lock freezer bag folded up with your meds and iodine. It weighs nothing, and can be used as an emergency water container for use with purifying tablets if you ever get separated from your canteen or your water bladder gets damaged. Just a thought. I carry one in my woods survival kit when backpacking.
Ultra Dark Force i carry the gallon ziplock and trashbag on my pack but I may consider moving them over. Lol at flashlights. I dun talk reel gud
Carry an umbrella when its gonna rain
@bacara18 dont step on land mines..they hurt n stuff
@@jdam6960 dust the cheetoes and doritos cheese off your gear before heading out. Might attract bears.
@bacara18 dust the cheetoes and doritos cheese off your gear before heading out. Might attract bears.
As far as I'm concerned every mission is a failure if you don't have soft lips.
Love the videos. It's great to finally have weapon/survival oriented videos that aren't either a delusional prepper or a 'roid monster screeching about themselves. You just kind of hold up the thing you want to talk about, and then talk about it. The style of talking in front of a black background is great, again it's so much better than other videos like this that are either filmed in somebody's closet or out in a windy field where the wind drowns out the mic. 10/10 production values and style.
Oh, and good info stuff too.
I always have carried a combat load of ammo, this setup makes me think about switching it up some and I also wear mine up high, its a chest rig not a belly rig.
Nice, what's you current setup?
Garand Thumb the Haley DC3RX with the expansion mags and the heavy version. Both are legit
Sick, I use the older haley D3CR attached to a SPAV-W from MOS.
Still need a plate carrier, I'm going to try the esstac daeodon whenever they come back in stock. Kinda like the mayflower pc if you haven't seen them.
I have a mayflower APC. good little PC. I'm planning on putting out a video on PC's this week.
It is so great to watch someone who completely knows what they are doing! There is probably ZERO chance that I will be setting up a chest rig but what a pleasure to watch an expert!
Chest rigs are often overlooked over plate carriers but they are great option because they are lightweight and breathable. Most people forget that with chest rigs are comfortable with backpacks and lightweight so I can go on a long camping trip with daddy with all of my skittles and Hi-Cs in my pack. Also they are way more compact so my mom won`t get angry at me for wanting to take too much gear to the airsoft game.
That eos chapstick is a real life saver lol
You have no idea
Needs upside down Rambo knife and lots of morale patches
only civilians do that
Adrian Martinez that's funny the first time I ever seen anyone wear a knife upside down on a chest rig was a army ranger at ft Dix 24 years ago!
Worked good for me in the days of LBEs. If it’s looks stupid but works it’s not stupid.
@@B_radd it's easy af to drop out
My benchmade's polymer sheath has a little extra loop that buttons on to keep your knife upside down and extra stabby
I've learned to always have immodeium , a wool sweater n mitts , sewing kit w a heavy needle n military grade thread n tweezers .
Enjoying your hands on knowledge n tips .
Gonna improve my list of gear to get .
man, I truly enjoy your vids man. thx for sharing your load outs & how you run things. you're very informative. thx man.
just wanna say thanks for all your video on gear and setups. just watching your videos alone have helped me complete my load-out. thanks again.
Dammit this one was brutal to get through with headphones. Every time you look down down at the rig my ears bleed a little more.
Seriously, I cannot get enough of these videos. Excellent job.
Pretty cool to come across this old video when googling “mayflower chest rig”. Always appreciate you input and in this case, very cool to see how far you have come! ‘Rah!
Loving that new intro man! Amazing video :D
Anyone else really appreciate the blend of multicam and mc tropic used here or is it just me
It's funny how much your videos have improved. This was still great but you have definitely loosened up. You're a stud.
That Esee has seen some serious use
Former SAS here, I would actually advise carrying fresnel lenses for firestarting and other uses they are light (about the weight of a piece of paper) small and capable of reaching temperatures that melt rocks and steel (yes it will burn through padded locks and cable if needed)...it is essentially a magnifying lense on steroids...just make sure you keep it wrapped up when not using it because it can burn a hole clean through your skin and bones in a matter of seconds. It's also good for cooking if you know how to use it right...(basically flash over the meal quickly never letting it sit too long in one spot)
Best part is these things work even with cloudy overcast weather. And cost nearly nothing.
Brandon Smith what colour is the boat house at Hereford
@@sweettoof1168 gotem
I’m enlisting after the holidays with hopes of being a SERE guy, never realized you were one and I’ve been following the channel for a while.
So... how'd that go?
@@hunterromano5562 lol
@@hunterromano5562 Waiting for the 1 year update.
Big fan of your vids. Thank you for your service too! I am just looking into modular kit style set ups. I like the idea of scalability from just a chest rig to chest rig/Backpack (short term/longer term). My Son and I both want to take one or two of your classes.
Great Video ! The Maine Prepper was a fan of keeping gear off the Plate Carrier... And supported the Chest Rig. My Maxpedition Backpack Laptop bag and/or Day Pack carries NIJ Level IIIA Backpack Armor. Thank you for the video ! tjl
I never know if your joking or not. "This chapstick I got from my wife". *checks for a wedding ring.
Nice! Looking forward to the pack setup video
3:33 I shine mine into my eye for a recreational high, but you do you man, you do you.
Yes! Thank you.
That compass stroke... 🔥
Dang look how young you look here… I love how your videos have changed over the years
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But in all seriousness, great video Garand Thumb. Chest rigs are so underlooked for recce and long range patrols and you bring up so many good points. Keep up the good work!
Garand Thumb. How do you secure your knife sheath inside that mag pouch?
paracord is what I use
I don't know what he does but I just use clips to secure it, some knife sheaths come with clips to secure it to equipment.
do you think you could do a video on hydration and different ways of keeping yourself hydrated? keep doing what you do cause you are awesome.
Just so you know... we're talkin about lookin cool like you do on the Everything Prepper facebook page. shared this video. cheers man!
Thanks. Great info.
another good video.Although like i mentioned in another of your video's i'm a total greeny, and was in the Navy long ago strait out of high school and back then we only had to qualify with a .22 lol When i got out in 1983 i never touched a firearm again until about 2yrs ago and just purchased 4firearms in the past 2yrs.I have a 38special(Taurus82+P) for home defense/target training mainly.As my wife and daughter dont want anything to do with guns,In case im not here if something happens there is no mistakes by someone that has never touched a firearm befor, not knowing if theres one left in the chamber.They at least know that theres 6 shots then its empty.I have my AR-5.56/223 and then a 12Guage pump and a 6.5creedmoor(savage axis) which i regret befor even shooting it yet(just brought it home literally a few hours ago) because the rounds are NOT very common and are very costly,although knew that befor purchasing it.(feeling i should have just went with a 223 deer/long range rifle.(your opinion please?)I was wondering what the item that you mentioned was on your chest that you at times place on your wrist was?I know this may seem like a stupid question but i never had to know what this type of thing was during my brief stay in the Navy?I do know (this may sound dumb) a good bit about survival from the BSA lol but learned more from guys like you online and thank you for your video's they are very informative.So just to let you know that im green and at 53yrs old am in good enough shape that as long as im not running full steam i can travel on foot quite a distance. lol hoping to learn enough befor i get too old to bug out that if i ever have too can keep my family alive and safe! thanks again!
Thanks Brother, between this video and the one about the pack, you really helped give me some food for thought. I am a Veteran Infantryman, but trying to combine my training, experiences, and my love for camping and exploring. Much appreciated
Diggin the "exchange select" ibuprofen 👍
Survival instructor at Fairchild right? I went through that in 1981. Good job with your channel.
love the chap stick
As always, excellent review! This chest rig seems to be exactly what im looking for. In your chest rig comparision video, you mentioned that the mayflower rig was tight for PMAGS. To clarify, do they hang up on reinsertion or drawing the mags as well? Im stacked deep on pmags so being able to use them is critical. Reinsertion is not a critical as drawing them for me.
Hey Garand Thumb! Groovy channel, excellent videos and I dig the acerbic repartee. You mentioned teaching SERE and such - do you do that as a side gig for civilians or are you an Instructor(for Mil) in addition to your normal high-speed stuff?
Thanks in advance! Keep up the good work!
Good stuff
Esee 4 is all I carry. badass knives.
Thanks mike
Good job! I'll look into the Mayflower. I have a Blackhawk now that holds 8 AR mags. It's way too slow/complicated to put on and 8 mags is too heavy.
Have you ever tried the Suunto MC-2 Global compass? Much better for reading maps than a lensatic compass, and the magnetic declination adjustments of it is awesome, also very handy to adjust both Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Lot of great info. in your videos. Very much appreciated. Like the chest rig set up, as I usually have too much stuff on my belt when out and about. And that sure screws up using the hip belt on my pack when hiking. You have a lot of items for survival in your chest rig, but what about water? If you're not carrying a big pack all the time, do you have a solution for carrying water?
As always, a great and informative video!
Do you have any experience with the LBT 1961G chest rig?
I would be interested in seeing a daypack set up...maybe other guys have already suggested that. I will be watching for that video.
Supple lips and a sweet pair of jeans. Classic operator move.
I'm not sure if u can help but I learn that compasses can be damaged if they are close to metal things or electrical items so I'm not sure if this compass can be damaged by this issue but u can check if he doesn't show right around them.
Thank u for all of your great content!
You are professional
Nice.
Hell yeah, EOS balm!
Vid on the proper employment of the M169 Lip Suppleizer, pls.
Great video, many solid talking points. The problem I always run into is when I dawn my body armor, and chest rig, which both are low pro setup; my ruck normally has to be a military issue in order to find that sweet spot durning long humps. I find normally a framed ruck, with the wide extra long straps you typically get with said military rucks fills that void. Again, my armor and chest rig do fall into the low profile category, but with that being said...I still tend to find my shoulder area to be a bit of a bottle neck with all the webbing that gets bunched up there. Topically I'm talking long range patrol for seven to ten days, extra ammunition, water, and even when your rations are dehydrated you are talking fifty/sixty pounds in all.
I guess my question too you is, what is your experience with this? I don't believe or can remember watching one video on TH-cam that address all three items to be worn at the same time in one video. It's either chest rigs w/armor or chest rigs w/ruck sack; I have to guess a video covering all three would not be sexy at all. More like taking a drunk, two pack a day, forty something year old chick to your high school prom.
My time in the Army, we just sucked it up and dealt with it, but I see many folks out there who have not seriously looked at this. I totally get what you are saying when you stress to your viewers...train with their gear, it's a must if you want to be successful at the end of the day! Really enjoy your videos, a nice mix of informational and dry humor, perfect.
I use the T.A.P because of the options for wear and the magazine pouches are built in so it's lower profile
handy knife placement. when i saw this i did that to my rig
Question on interest, water supply,! Do you only have your 3L bladder, or you have something more just in case you have to drop your pack, if you do where do you keep it? Still keeping in mind recce chest rig.
Love you channel keep up the awesome videos
Great video! Like always.. Is it comfortable with a plate carrier under the rig?
Very good video. I use rrv. Very big, and very capacious :D But I still need smaller chest rig like yours. Of course, I have chicom, but it's not good as mayflower one.
A flashlight, for lighting dark areas. I carry a flashlight - but I've never used it for that. I feel one step closer now ;)
Dude, that camo really works! I seriously couldn't see the stuff...
I hope the person who gave you the shiner has a matching one.
Been thinking about a chest rig for bushcraft
I'd like to see a video on tactical comms for civilian use. I just purchased the Peltor Comtac XPI headset and am looking into getting my HAM tech licence.
Nice n precise. I place my knife in the same position as well. But I would prefer the IFAK somewhere in the middle (12 o’clock) so that it can be reached by either hand.
How do you anchor your knife?
Just discovered your channel, great videos sir. I have a Mayflower Gen IV as well and I removed my mag bungees just like you have, but I find that the mags are not very positively retained without them. Do you have some sort of insert for greater passive retention? Thanks for the great content.
Nice one...
great video! about the rig, which model / brand it is?
grats again!
After 4yrs i always watch this, cause its informative
This video is the most important video ever since this whole “Pandemic” it should at least have 10million views
Straight up on the lip balm. haha. I use it now because of my Mrs as well.
I have the ESEE 6. I cannot rave about it enough!! ESEE is a great choice.
As a side note, are you on instagram?
As someone who never goes anywhere without chapstick, I agree with you!
Good points and tips! I'mwaiting for ur setup pack review. Greetings from Italy
Just a questiion...u said that ur ring is setting up for 1 day: no food or water? Or do u storage in a different way?
Use the Signal Mirror to make sure you apply the Lip Balm nicely !
Not a big fan of Multicam but for the rest the setup it looks useful and cool
I'd love to see you redo this video if there's enough you think you would change these many years later
super nice vid! looking forward to learn more!
Multicam and blue jeans👌🏼🇺🇸❤️
Make a new chest rig video may be review the Rudder RAC H-Harness from tactical Taylor.
You can always tell range OPERATORS from actual servicemen
Usually by the CHAPSTICK.
God work man, you know your stuff.
Little else matters if your lips look gross. Girl chapstick is bomb
Lime flavour is best, cos, While tasty, it isnt scented.
That, and Anti-Diarrhoea tablets. D:
How important is it to keep mag pouches or pouches in general off the centerline of your belly /chest for crawling/low crawling?
Bro you lips are amazing. That chap stick works🤣🤣
You should try our system. "Fusion System Marom Dolphin."
I carried my packs like you show in this video for many years. Fusion System is the answer to numb shoulders and lower back pain.
OMG, this is revolutionary, I was long thinking how to combine all of that, and seems you have solution.
What inserts do you have for magazine retention?
I know this is a very old video, but just curious. While working in a NPE, would you be wearing body armor with this set up? Curious how well that integrates? Do you wear a super low profile carrier? Do you wear just a front plate at that point so the back plate doesn’t hurt your back when the pack is on it. I have never found a comfortable way to run a ruck with a carrier. I love the chest rig, just curious about personal protection with the gear. Also do you ever leave room in your rucks for NOD’s or do you just keep them on the helmet and stow them all together?
is the mayflower gen 4 able to be fixed on to a crye plate carrier either JPC or a variant of the AVS?
Appreciate all the videos you make dude.
That eos chapstick can be modified into a small incendiary device. Don’t ask me how I know 🤷♂️
Have you tried Snigeldesign stuff?
They make high quality gear 👍🏻
i love that chap-stick shit is A1
you should still wear a soft armor vest under a chest rig in order to protect against shrapnel and maybe stop long range 7.62x39 bullets
I know this is a old video. I just found it and wondeted how you fit and attached your knife. I know Esee knives come with a molle attachment capability, but I don't see any molle. I think you said there is none on that rig. Thank you for the tips. Alwsys appreciated.
Hey Garand Thumb, whats your solution for wearing a war belt + a 3-day pack when it comes to the pelvic restraint? I mean, will you put off your war belt for the time wearing your pack or will you resign having the weight shared to your hips?
Greets from Germany
did you spray paint your mags? and if so why, for camouflage? what are your thoughts on magpuls/ranger plates? i bought some but can't really figure out a way to use them without fumbling and generally being uncomfortable
It’d be pretty lit if Garand thumb was my SERE School instructor if that is what he still does
How has your opinion on this developed in the last 2 years? Would you go with the same set-up? If not, what would you change?
Anyone else hear the kids running around upstairs. lol You know it was messing with his O.C.D.
If concealment isnt an issue what do you think about green lasers for signaling? Not that id ditch the mirror.. They don't take _too_ much space up and they are really effective at night!