Whatever mouse killer he's using works well obviously. I really like that cook set thinking about all the stuff you could store inside of it could make life easier on you. I treasure the fact that I have my grandpas kabar he used in WW2 and it will never leave my gun cabinet.
Man, I love old military surplus gear! I wish I bought more of it when it was cheap! Thanks Dave for showing this stuff. I feel old now, because I used all this stuff while serving in the field artillery with the Marine Corps and being in a smaller branch, I was trained in FDC, Forward Observer, Navel Gunfire, and Survey! And every bit of that kit was standard in the 1980’s/90s!😂
I think it's safe to say, if you bring up an idea for any gear to make a video, don't ask just do it lol. We are all waiting patiently. Thank you for providing ongoing content.
Been loving this series.It's like you are listing my favorite gear I've collected over the years. First for myself and now for my kids. I knew you were going to suggest the mountain cook set . What a great piece of gear. I've had mine since I was a teen.
I saw that stove when I was stationed at Ft. Hood in 74 to 77 but I've never been able to find them in a Surplus Store . I bought my Cammenga Compass in Germany at the Downs Barracks Clothing Sales Store in my tour from 84 to 90 . I learned with the Military Issued Cammenga and have never felt the need for anything else .I'm Retired now but I still have my Cammenga.
In the military arctic branch, we had a few of them M1942 stoves laying around and we still used them along with the Coleman 533 and a Swedish I think Primus stove. Great stove.😊
Hi Dave, great series really enjoy the information. This one hit home, I own that same stove and had that knife unfortunately at 17 I forgot to lash it in and lost it on an overturned canoe, I'm now 67 so it's been a while. I actually prefer my original Coleman Peak One with the burner ring on top, I could put it on simmer and keep a Kelly Kettle of water going for a weekend. During leadership training events, whenever anyone stopped by camp, we had water ready for coffee, tea or hot chocolate. At one time I owned 17 different types of camp stoves mostly back packing.
My buddy has one of those cooking stoves like you showed in the video he got from his grandfather when he passed away a couple years ago he used to use it when he worked for the forest service when he was in the military he took it everywhere with him for many years
The old dry bag is great. I used them for 32 years in the Army. I used them in my rucksacks and duffel bags. They kept all your gear dry and they did work to keep your gear floating in water. The bag was also good for perishables. You could pack fresh fruits or vegetables or cold drinks with your gear and walk through the sun all day and it would keep your stuff cold. They are multifunctional and even with pin holes the bag still kept your gear dry. Easy to patch with 100mph tape in the field. I kept mine after I retired to store clothes in. If you don't like the smell you can throw a drier softener cloth in it as an air freshener. It will keep everything smelling fresh in the field or storage.
I got the stove, when about 45 years ago. Took it on many backpacking trips. Still have it. Only issue we had with this and the SVEA, were they were not very efficient at above 10,000 feet.
The thing about those dry bags is that the positive air pressure is what helps keep it waterproof when doing water crossings. Love your content brother.
I've really enjoyed this series. I was in the Air Force from 1981 to 1992, seeing the transition from OD fatigues to camo, and still have quite a bit of gear from while I was in. One of my favorite items was the canteen cup, which I drank many a cup of coffee out of, not worrying about the danger of using aluminium. I really enjoyed your recommendation on the NBC carrier bag from the first episode, and bought a couple of them from Amazon. I was never aware there was a carrier for the suit, mine was just stuffed loose in my hawk bag for duty everyday, along with my helmet, flak vest, and gas mask. I thought it was a joke having to carry the suit to work, as it was considered "for training use only", as it was opened and worthless had we been hit with NBC agents while out on post during the Cold War stationed in England; we'd have to wait for the brass to send the sealed, working suits to us. Just as laughable to me was the idea that had chemicals had been used, we'd probably be dead anyway, as filters in the gas masks have a limited usefulness in a NBC environment, and the logistical juggling of moving troops from post during a potential ground attack (I was Security Police) to a decon area in order to decon and then to change filters out probably wouldn't be accomplished. But I digress... I was reading the reviews on Amazon for the bags, which were hilarious to me. Many complaints had to do with the smell of the NBC bags, which if you'd think about how long some of these bags have been in storage (they have Alice clips for crying out loud!), yeah they'll probably have a little smell to them. Aired mine outside in the sun, problem solved. Review taking the cake was someone "not understanding how this bag would provide protection in a NBC environment"! I could imagine this person trying to hold the bag to their face, trying to use it as a gas mask. Anyway, I like the bag to organize items in my back pack, and thank you for showing it.
Dave, that is exactly correct. Those large dry bags can float a Marine. Some of them are orange on the inside so you can create a marker with them if you are lost or stranded. Semper Fi.
That grenade pouch brought to mind my favorite piece of surplus gear and it's the pouch that came with the fire kit I bought from your website over a decade ago. I've changed bags and packs a bunch of times over the years but that thing has remained a staple piece of gear the entire time. Ended up buying three more of those pouches and by using the MOLLE web on the back of them I attach them to the shoulder strap of whatever shoulder bag I'm currently using effectively turning them into bandolier pouches.
YES AND PLEASE SHOW US THE RADIO SET IN THE PACK.. IN THE FIELD... SET UP AND OPERATION... VERY INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL FOR EVERYONE.. NOT JUST HAMS.... THANK YOU DAVE... WE ALWAYS LOVE UR VIDEOS AND APPRECIATE ALL THE HARD WORK AND TIME IT TAKES... FRM N.E GA MOUNTAINS.
after all those years, when you started your channel... its always the best source for precise information and great content. thx for this video, dave! you are still a great teacher! greetings from cologne, germany arthur brehm
I got that radio pack a couple years ago, it’s a awesome pack. Use as a regular pack. Those long side pockets are great for a machete. Been using the 499 survival knife since the late seventies. I have got a collection of them. Been my main knife throughout the eighties, both the Camilus and the Ontario. Used this knife from the Florida Everglades, canoe trips, to the Appalachia Mountains.I’ve had more dirt time with this knife than any other knife I have, still using it today. Back in the day those military waterproof bags were my first piece of gear for our canoe trips. Really enjoying these videos, thanks Dave
I’m just a retired Army Infantryman (1983-2000) and for the most part you covered some good points. That M-2 compass was mainly used by the mortar crews and artillery units but some of us Grunts had some and we’d use the mirror to apply our camo face paint every morning but we’d usually use the lens attic compass or just a common Silva compass since it was a lot faster to use. We were always trying new things to try and make life easier in the field and the weight of each item is something we always worried about since ounces add up to pounds real quick. We’d have one of those small squad stoves but only one for every squad size element which was about 6-8 men. The old Vietnam era inflatable air mattress provided a great nights sleep but in the mid 80’s they switched to that crappy hard foam pad which I’d usually not take with me on field exercises.
The big SealLine green waterproof bag is 65L and approximately 13" x 30" Designed to be used with the USMC ILBE main pack. There's also a medium size 56L for the assault packs as well as 9L smaller bags. I personally love the 9L ones for separating things. They also have a brown one with a one way valve for the newer three season sleep system, as well as a black one that was for the "newer" black cold weather sleeping bag. There's also a bunch of Watershed brand waterproof bags that the SEALS use. You can sometimes find them for dirt cheap and are are super rugged. If you can find one for cheap, the ILBE Corpsman assault pack (or recon pack) is a great mid sized pack in woodland MARPAT. I'm lucky I live so close to Camp Pendleton so I find stuff for cheap. Thanks for your videos!
Dave, Loved this cook set. I just ordered one off of eBay. You should reproduce this similar to the other vintage military gear that you have made and sold over the years.
That's how I started. Buying cheap, old, used, reliable military gear. That's an excellent common man option, although I believe one can find better gear fornthe same price with knowledge and some research
"Mental bandwidth", I haven't heard that phrase used since my days at Ft. Gordon, Georgia. I was going through my 25A Signal School. Combat Communications. 🤝🤝🇺🇸
Dave, another excellent video. Could you do a video solely on the many uses of Alice pack frame, with shelf, for radios, for fuel and maybe tips or tricks? I always wondered if an antenna could run through the tubing and out the top with a quick release BNC style connector...thanks!
My Cammenga from 1988 finally quit glowing, so I bought a new one! Around $100, not bad. We were issued those M2's when I was on a Vulcan Air Defense gun system. My eyes aren't good enough to read mils anymore! 😂😂😂😭. I have that mountain cookset, only paid $20 and it's in great shape. I have a similar stove, Army issue but not that exact model but nearly identical. I LOVE those dry bags, I have the older model but a couple of the newer ones in different sizes. A Swagman roll fits in one, squish all the air out so it packs small, they're great!
I'm looking at a granite gear chief pack. Perfect to create a bushcraft bag for any climate. It could also double as a bug out bag. Carrying any equipment i might need. In any climate, or seasonal change.
In the book “good to go” Harry Constance talk about the air force knife you mentioned they like the length over the K bar due to not over penetration on the enemy.
Love the bucket hat. My skin guy has been advocating them to me for several years. Hmmm. Will SRO offer one at some point. Picture a SRO Wazoo stash bucket.
The Sealine Bag is for the I.L.B.E. and is 55L or 60L, it was also designed to be a life preserver/rescue marker by turning it inside out and exposing the orange inner material.
that sea line is USGI USMC Seal Line ILBE WATERPROOF LINER 65L Dry Bag for Field Pack (USMC ILBE main pack) and there is one for the Assault Pack Liner - Marine Corps 56L Dry Bag and the MSS (Modular Sleep System) as well for the arctic (black) i love my ILBE and there is also a sealine liner for the molle II
Seen the 'Harris' Falcon II pack around - new. Just thought it was too specialized (like for a large radio) for general use. Gas stoves are great but like water in the desert - gas runs out. The USAF 'pilot survival knife' was also made by Ontario Knife Company (also defunct). Ka-Bar USMC knives are 7 inches long not 5 and are always tasked beyond their capability. Good video Dave!
How can I get any of these things where are they being sold at a discount surplus store I can’t even find a single store anywhere I’m in the north Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee area with no luck
I use the Sea Line dry bag in my ALICE packs, it goes great with both the large and medium ALICE packs. I pack what I want into it, then squeeze the air out of it and use that valve to keep the air out. And yes if in a bad situation, I can use it to capture rainwater, or fill it with water from a creek. I carry three filtration systems on me. One in my ruck, which I can hang off of a tree, the other is a sawyer I carry in my webbing and the smaller one, a straw, in my clothing pockets. Trouser / blouse. forgot who makes it.
May this series never end! With international gear!
I'd like to see a video of the 7200 in the pack for field use. Keep up the good videos.
Whatever mouse killer he's using works well obviously. I really like that cook set thinking about all the stuff you could store inside of it could make life easier on you. I treasure the fact that I have my grandpas kabar he used in WW2 and it will never leave my gun cabinet.
Man, I love old military surplus gear! I wish I bought more of it when it was cheap! Thanks Dave for showing this stuff. I feel old now, because I used all this stuff while serving in the field artillery with the Marine Corps and being in a smaller branch, I was trained in FDC, Forward Observer, Navel Gunfire, and Survey! And every bit of that kit was standard in the 1980’s/90s!😂
I think it's safe to say, if you bring up an idea for any gear to make a video, don't ask just do it lol. We are all waiting patiently. Thank you for providing ongoing content.
A series well worth watching and taking notes on! Well done ...ATB!
one of my new favorite series dave. im lovin them.
Been loving this series.It's like you are listing my favorite gear I've collected over the years. First for myself and now for my kids. I knew you were going to suggest the mountain cook set . What a great piece of gear. I've had mine since I was a teen.
Enjoyed seeing the old equipment. They cost more now and they did when they were new.
I really enjoy these videos
I saw that stove when I was stationed at Ft. Hood in 74 to 77 but I've never been able to find them in a Surplus Store . I bought my Cammenga Compass in Germany at the Downs Barracks Clothing Sales Store in my tour from 84 to 90 . I learned with the Military Issued Cammenga and have never felt the need for anything else .I'm Retired now but I still have my Cammenga.
In the military arctic branch, we had a few of them M1942 stoves laying around and we still used them along with the Coleman 533 and a Swedish I think Primus stove. Great stove.😊
Great video I look into the mountain cook set and cook stove. The smell of that dry bag came right back to me as soon as you showed it on video
Hi Dave Canterbury, thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!, lovingly your work my brother!! Be well! 👍🏽💯❤️🇺🇸
I would love to see that radio set up pack video. Thank you Dave for your consistently great content
Definite Yes! for the 7200 Radio Ruck video!! Appreciate all you do Dave‼️
Another great and timely video. Pre SHTF worthy. Thanks Dave.
Hi Dave, great series really enjoy the information. This one hit home, I own that same stove and had that knife unfortunately at 17 I forgot to lash it in and lost it on an overturned canoe, I'm now 67 so it's been a while. I actually prefer my original Coleman Peak One with the burner ring on top, I could put it on simmer and keep a Kelly Kettle of water going for a weekend. During leadership training events, whenever anyone stopped by camp, we had water ready for coffee, tea or hot chocolate. At one time I owned 17 different types of camp stoves mostly back packing.
Such a respectful way to say that "mental bandwidth" 😂
My buddy has one of those cooking stoves like you showed in the video he got from his grandfather when he passed away a couple years ago he used to use it when he worked for the forest service when he was in the military he took it everywhere with him for many years
The old dry bag is great. I used them for 32 years in the Army. I used them in my rucksacks and duffel bags. They kept all your gear dry and they did work to keep your gear floating in water. The bag was also good for perishables. You could pack fresh fruits or vegetables or cold drinks with your gear and walk through the sun all day and it would keep your stuff cold. They are multifunctional and even with pin holes the bag still kept your gear dry. Easy to patch with 100mph tape in the field. I kept mine after I retired to store clothes in. If you don't like the smell you can throw a drier softener cloth in it as an air freshener. It will keep everything smelling fresh in the field or storage.
I got the stove, when about 45 years ago. Took it on many backpacking trips. Still have it. Only issue we had with this and the SVEA, were they were not very efficient at above 10,000 feet.
The thing about those dry bags is that the positive air pressure is what helps keep it waterproof when doing water crossings. Love your content brother.
Outstanding video! I'm very excited to get one of the new sealine industries dry bags when I can. I have never seen those until watching this video.
I've really enjoyed this series. I was in the Air Force from 1981 to 1992, seeing the transition from OD fatigues to camo, and still have quite a bit of gear from while I was in. One of my favorite items was the canteen cup, which I drank many a cup of coffee out of, not worrying about the danger of using aluminium. I really enjoyed your recommendation on the NBC carrier bag from the first episode, and bought a couple of them from Amazon. I was never aware there was a carrier for the suit, mine was just stuffed loose in my hawk bag for duty everyday, along with my helmet, flak vest, and gas mask. I thought it was a joke having to carry the suit to work, as it was considered "for training use only", as it was opened and worthless had we been hit with NBC agents while out on post during the Cold War stationed in England; we'd have to wait for the brass to send the sealed, working suits to us. Just as laughable to me was the idea that had chemicals had been used, we'd probably be dead anyway, as filters in the gas masks have a limited usefulness in a NBC environment, and the logistical juggling of moving troops from post during a potential ground attack (I was Security Police) to a decon area in order to decon and then to change filters out probably wouldn't be accomplished. But I digress...
I was reading the reviews on Amazon for the bags, which were hilarious to me. Many complaints had to do with the smell of the NBC bags, which if you'd think about how long some of these bags have been in storage (they have Alice clips for crying out loud!), yeah they'll probably have a little smell to them. Aired mine outside in the sun, problem solved. Review taking the cake was someone "not understanding how this bag would provide protection in a NBC environment"! I could imagine this person trying to hold the bag to their face, trying to use it as a gas mask. Anyway, I like the bag to organize items in my back pack, and thank you for showing it.
Dave, that is exactly correct. Those large dry bags can float a Marine. Some of them are orange on the inside so you can create a marker with them if you are lost or stranded. Semper Fi.
yes I would like to see the video of the Harrison falcon set up please
That grenade pouch brought to mind my favorite piece of surplus gear and it's the pouch that came with the fire kit I bought from your website over a decade ago. I've changed bags and packs a bunch of times over the years but that thing has remained a staple piece of gear the entire time. Ended up buying three more of those pouches and by using the MOLLE web on the back of them I attach them to the shoulder strap of whatever shoulder bag I'm currently using effectively turning them into bandolier pouches.
Thank you, Dave, for the informative videos.
Enjoying this series, Dave. I have the mountain cook stove and love it! I believe the alice pack dry bag is called a Willy Pete Bag.
great series. looking forward to pt.4 and more!
Keep em coming Dave and a video on the radio ruck would be awesome
Loving this series of videos!
Great info, really liking this series and looking forward to #4.
Definitely continue!! Love your videos and knowledge
Always enjoy your radio videos
Love this series of videos. Bad thing is as a Paratrooper I have broken those survivor knives twice in normal use nothing hard .
hay david thanks for the Seres
YES AND PLEASE SHOW US THE RADIO SET IN THE PACK.. IN THE FIELD... SET UP AND OPERATION... VERY INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL FOR EVERYONE.. NOT JUST HAMS.... THANK YOU DAVE... WE ALWAYS LOVE UR VIDEOS AND APPRECIATE ALL THE HARD WORK AND TIME IT TAKES... FRM N.E GA MOUNTAINS.
after all those years, when you started your channel... its always the best source for precise information and great content.
thx for this video, dave!
you are still a great teacher!
greetings from cologne, germany
arthur brehm
Thanks , Dave.😊
Thanks Dave. That stove is something else.
I love the mountain cook set. I have one from 1969. It’s a keeper!
I got that radio pack a couple years ago, it’s a awesome pack. Use as a regular pack. Those long side pockets are great for a machete. Been using the 499 survival knife since the late seventies. I have got a collection of them. Been my main knife throughout the eighties, both the Camilus and the Ontario. Used this knife from the Florida Everglades, canoe trips, to the Appalachia Mountains.I’ve had more dirt time with this knife than any other knife I have, still using it today. Back in the day those military waterproof bags were my first piece of gear for our canoe trips. Really enjoying these videos, thanks Dave
Truly outstanding series.
Found these three videos interesting & useful .
I’m just a retired Army Infantryman (1983-2000) and for the most part you covered some good points. That M-2 compass was mainly used by the mortar crews and artillery units but some of us Grunts had some and we’d use the mirror to apply our camo face paint every morning but we’d usually use the lens attic compass or just a common Silva compass since it was a lot faster to use. We were always trying new things to try and make life easier in the field and the weight of each item is something we always worried about since ounces add up to pounds real quick. We’d have one of those small squad stoves but only one for every squad size element which was about 6-8 men. The old Vietnam era inflatable air mattress provided a great nights sleep but in the mid 80’s they switched to that crappy hard foam pad which I’d usually not take with me on field exercises.
Great stuff, Dave! thanks for continuing on with the surplus gear.👍🏻👍🏻
I DEFINITELY want to see that radio setup!
Love the cook set.
Ditto, id like seeing the pack set-up for radio ops in the field too. Sounds like a good setup for Parks On The Air work...
Would definitely like to see the radio ruck setup, a basic operation primer on use!
The big SealLine green waterproof bag is 65L and approximately 13" x 30" Designed to be used with the USMC ILBE main pack. There's also a medium size 56L for the assault packs as well as 9L smaller bags. I personally love the 9L ones for separating things. They also have a brown one with a one way valve for the newer three season sleep system, as well as a black one that was for the "newer" black cold weather sleeping bag. There's also a bunch of Watershed brand waterproof bags that the SEALS use. You can sometimes find them for dirt cheap and are are super rugged.
If you can find one for cheap, the ILBE Corpsman assault pack (or recon pack) is a great mid sized pack in woodland MARPAT. I'm lucky I live so close to Camp Pendleton so I find stuff for cheap.
Thanks for your videos!
Thank God. I thought he was about to tell us how cool a k bar was
Thanks Dave! Like I said before, I’ve been dealing with surplus sine the 70s so looking forward to more videos…
Of course, we want to see you set up the radio in the pack out in the field, please and thank you!
Dave,
Loved this cook set. I just ordered one off of eBay. You should reproduce this similar to the other vintage military gear that you have made and sold over the years.
Would LOVE TO SEE that radio setup video!!!
Like the stove set up 👍
Beautiful knife 😉
That's how I started. Buying cheap, old, used, reliable military gear.
That's an excellent common man option, although I believe one can find better gear fornthe same price with knowledge and some research
The survival knife is US Army aviation and USAF. More Army Pilots have used them than Air Force personnel. Good video.
Yeah, lets see the radio kit please!
Great video btw Dave. Well done.
"Mental bandwidth", I haven't heard that phrase used since my days at Ft. Gordon, Georgia. I was going through my 25A Signal School. Combat Communications.
🤝🤝🇺🇸
Yes, would like to see you running the 7200 in the Falcon pack.
Yes! Please show the radio set up!
i need that stove for hiking to make coffee.
Lots of great info here.
But wait, there's more! Thanks for the information, Dave.
Good stuff. Thank you for sharing your time.
I got so much surplus gear, I'm building civil war bugout bags now. 👍
Great to see more radio videos.
Yes please on the radio video!!
Would love to see the radio ruck set up ❤
Radio setup would be awesome
Dave, another excellent video.
Could you do a video solely on the many uses of Alice pack frame, with shelf, for radios, for fuel and maybe tips or tricks?
I always wondered if an antenna could run through the tubing and out the top with a quick release BNC style connector...thanks!
Dave, I used a grenade pouch for my speed loader. I have a large frame revolver but if you carry a smaller frame the pouch will hold two.
My Cammenga from 1988 finally quit glowing, so I bought a new one! Around $100, not bad. We were issued those M2's when I was on a Vulcan Air Defense gun system. My eyes aren't good enough to read mils anymore! 😂😂😂😭. I have that mountain cookset, only paid $20 and it's in great shape. I have a similar stove, Army issue but not that exact model but nearly identical. I LOVE those dry bags, I have the older model but a couple of the newer ones in different sizes. A Swagman roll fits in one, squish all the air out so it packs small, they're great!
good stuff. thanks for sharing
Dave, Ty….I have the cookset I got surplus like new condition, also have that stove issued it new, used it maybe three times….
I'm looking at a granite gear chief pack. Perfect to create a bushcraft bag for any climate. It could also double as a bug out bag. Carrying any equipment i might need. In any climate, or seasonal change.
Early Hmmwv's had a holder beneath the hood for that stove. Never found one with the stove though 😢
In the book “good to go” Harry Constance talk about the air force knife you mentioned they like the length over the K bar due to not over penetration on the enemy.
Bring on part 4 and 5
Love the bucket hat. My skin guy has been advocating them to me for several years. Hmmm. Will SRO offer one at some point. Picture a SRO Wazoo stash bucket.
Looking forward to part 4!
Over the squad stove you featured I like the SVEA123
YES show us the radio ruck loaded up please! 👊
The Sealine Bag is for the I.L.B.E. and is 55L or 60L, it was also designed to be a life preserver/rescue marker by turning it inside out and exposing the orange inner material.
that sea line is USGI USMC Seal Line ILBE WATERPROOF LINER 65L Dry Bag for Field Pack (USMC ILBE main pack) and there is one for the Assault Pack Liner - Marine Corps 56L Dry Bag and the MSS (Modular Sleep System) as well for the arctic (black) i love my ILBE
and there is also a sealine liner for the molle II
Let’s see that coms set up Dave. Please.
Seen the 'Harris' Falcon II pack around - new. Just thought it was too specialized (like for a large radio) for general use. Gas stoves are great but like water in the desert - gas runs out. The USAF 'pilot survival knife' was also made by Ontario Knife Company (also defunct). Ka-Bar USMC knives are 7 inches long not 5 and are always tasked beyond their capability. Good video Dave!
We want to see that harris radio video!! For sure!
How can I get any of these things where are they being sold at a discount surplus store I can’t even find a single store anywhere I’m in the north Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee area with no luck
Great stuff Big Dawg! All TA-50 smells! LOL
I scored two of those stoves from a guy who was going to throw them out.
Brand new still in the original boxes.
I would like to see a video of the radio set up in the pack. Thanks
Good video. Thank you sir.
"Depending on your mental bandwidth" 😂😂😂😂
I use the Sea Line dry bag in my ALICE packs, it goes great with both the large and medium ALICE packs. I pack what I want into it, then squeeze the air out of it and use that valve to keep the air out. And yes if in a bad situation, I can use it to capture rainwater, or fill it with water from a creek. I carry three filtration systems on me. One in my ruck, which I can hang off of a tree, the other is a sawyer I carry in my webbing and the smaller one, a straw, in my clothing pockets. Trouser / blouse. forgot who makes it.