I had a pulmonary embolism in early college. Destroyed my childhood dream of eventually joining the military. That acknowledgment meant more to a lot of people than you realize, thank you.
Mark Llamas same boat man. I have epilepsy and Iv had a couple heart surgeries. I would get laughed at in a recruiting station. Still doing my best to serve my country at home though.
Even if you are in perfect health, we absolutely need farmers and factory workers and engineers and janitors and waiters and truckers and doctors and those guys who go around measuring stuff with a tripod in the middle of the road. Having a job is serving your country as long as your job isn't "globalist banker" or "CNN news anchor" or something.
Believe me I've spent nearly 7 years in the ME since '90 & it isn't all that glorious . A LOT of sitting around fiddling your thumbs over the years & I don't care what your MOS /Rate / whatever is . BTW in 06-07 I saw plenty of fattys in the Army believe me . They were taking anyone with a pulse . Enjoy not being sent over there & respect the men & women that go .
@@shmike3775 There's a similar concept that feeds you statement that some fireman are taught. Make sure you put 90% of your effort into preparing to use something so you only have to use 10% of you effort to use it.
Insulin dependant Type 1 diabetic here. Was a major bummer when I found out I couldn't enlisted (coast guard). Still bothers me 12 years later. Thank you for catering your channel to all levels and allowing those of us who couldn't serve better insight, information and your opinion on the gear you review.
Being willing but unable earns more respect than able but not willing. I barely passed MEPS physical. That was the day I found out I had a heart murmur.
I couldn't join due to medical issues, but then I had corrective surgery and became a Crayon Eater (Marine) at 26. Seriously- Best mistake I ever made!!! Got two combat tours to DirkaDirkastan.
Your comment on civilians was very uplifting, I wasn't able to serve due to medical reason and to hear someone like you say that means a lot to us civilians. Subbed keep it up man!
Same here fell out due to medical injuries in boot my co said there was other ways to serve the country but infantry wasnt it made me feel like complete useless shit
This video just made me feel extremely old. The fact that it's 4 years old and he described the old Marine corps will be assault pack as surplus made me feel very old as that is what I carried when I was in the Marine corps.
I still use my 25-year-old Marine Corps standard issue Alice pack as my oh shit bag. It's salty, broken in, a good luck charm, cavernous, multiple deep utility pockets, lightweight, and effective for either tactical, get-home, or SHTF mobile field use.
It's refreshing to get gear advice direct from an actual Subject Matter Expert still on duty. Your channel should be way bigger than it currently is. I am glad TH-cam randomly sent me here. Keep up the good work dude.
Every pack of mine (Assault/Bug-Out/Princess Picnic...) has one essential item I did not notice in this video; ZIPLOC Baggies. I usually keep a few 1-gallon and 1-quart bags in my pack. I also use them to store my extra socks/undies or loose gear in. Keeps things dry, tidy and separated. Also, great to put your dirty socks/clothes in to prevent stinking up everything else in the pack. Just my $.02 after 26 years of living out of a ruck.
I have a ton of ziplock bags I put things in, especially my main medical supplies. Bandages are sorted by size and type. Then each category is in a larger bag. That way compresses are in one, tape is in another, and all sizes and shapes of band aids in yet another. That way replenishing the IFAK is just a matter of finding the right bags. No hunting through a chaotic mess. It also works great for food too. Condiments and whatever else you need to make your roadkill stew go down and stay down should be together and not spread out all over the bottom of your bag. My list is huge.
I know it's already been said but I appreciate the comments about us who can't join. My brain tumor, legal blindness and epilepsy disqualify me from the Marines which severely disappoints me but I do still enjoy videos like this, especially yours. I like hiking, backpacking, camping, etc. so information like this is always helpful and interesting. Plus it's just a fun area of skills to learn about. So thank you for these videos, I'll make sure I use them while running around the park pretending to be Rambo!
Of recent generations, I'm the first firstborn not to serve directly, though I'm still listed as volunteer reserve medic. It turns out that my regular duties as a rural veterinarian aren't that far removed from what I'd be expected to perform as a medic. I've already treated enough gunshot wounds at the clinic as it is. My three month training felt like more of a formality, although I have walked away with improved first responder certification and full triage qualification. That's nice. I just wanted to say that you're right about different mission profiles, even between civilian roles. A rural veterinarian has a much different daypack than a volunteer firefighter. And a lot of your explanations are universally relevant. There's something for everybody in your videos, whether we're military, civilian or Venusian. I've been impressed enough by some of your product recommendations that I've switched my vehicle kit to something more compact and I'm now waiting on a Hayley Strategic Flatpack as my new daypack.
Great video, very enlightening. In my time in the Army I was in the Cav and always had an armored vehicle at my disposal so it's almost embarrassing to say but I never had any reason to pack an assault pack. When you don't have to physically carry it you tend to over pack :-). I always had a large ALICE pack, my NBC gear, and a duffel bag for the miscellaneous and pogey bait (gedunk in the Navy and Marines?) so what I might need to pack to hump on my back for a 24-hour mission really never came up. I had totally forgotten about chem sticks. When you mentioned flares my first thought was "that ain't gonna work in Colorado, you'd burn the place down" but the light bulb went off when you got to the chem lights. That'll work in a pinch.
I really like the first 45sec; the sincere expression of gratitude and in your videos the final thought, some times not related to guns or equipment but just a reminder of important things in life
Joining the Canadian Army, so under equipped gonna have to spend some money on my own kit. Thanks for the knowledge, your better then other channels straight to the point no bullshit. Found you through SOFREP.
No woobie in that pack? Who will be there to console your tears when Doc has to give you the silver bullet because you ran out of water and felt dizzy!!??
You are hilarious, love listening to you tell the truth. You were made for TH-cam's straight man role, Keep up the great work and thank you for your service.
Thanks for the shoutout to guys that couldn’t serve and specifically mentioned type 1 diabetics. I am an avid hiker and a LEO (don’t know which one I identify with primarily). I love your videos and I love the industry humour too. Thanks. Make sure you look cool!
It always seems to me that (generally) the channels with the most applicable knowledge have the smaller subscriber numbers, in retrospect to other large channels who just blow shit up. So glad I came across you, dude. Keep cranking out this quality content.
Ever thought of carrying tape on something like a gift card? Wrap it around for as much tape as you need, and then it's small enough to fit inside an admin pouch/small GP without the bulk of a full roll, especially if you need multiple types of tape. Fantastic videos, they're very informative.
“Coast Guard hahahahahahahahaha” I lost it when you said that. I’m also Navy, so I appreciate the humor. And yes, I do have respect for the Coasties. Just have to give em crap.
08:02 That really meant a lot. Like really. I found out I was color blind trying to go for SEAL but that got squashed along with my contingency of going Nuke. So now I'm stuck behind a desk for the majority of my time, along with working on and launching jets (which is way outside of my rate and no one else in my rate does) but I do it because I want to do something "cool" but there is always that thought in the back of my head of "if only I wasn't colorblind." So thank you.
I have a chest rig and it feeds my carbine. I live in a small city, more like a town in a rural area. I run deuce gear and ALICE pack. The medium ALICE pack off the frame can be turned into an assault pack by tying the internal strings and folding and tying the bottom to the rear of the pack. It can also be run as is with standard frame and a sustainment pouch can be added on either side to plus up the volume. The large ALICE won't accept the sustainment pouches. I can run water, ammo, food, shelter, etc on the LC2 rig and leave the pack free for other needs or things. After market frames will allow you to add a MOLLE 2 hip pad. I realize I'm old school, but it works well. Cold War Sgt USAF. Love your vids. I've been sharing them with family and friends.
Going to the army soon. Have been binge watching these videos to get som info on basics. Really good channel! love you humor and general no bs content. Also shoutout to all of you who cant serve due to medical issues/other reasons: you guys rock as well!
C17 Loadmaster and my 24 hour pack consists of breakfast lunch and dinner, a french press for making cold brew, naproxen for the back pain, laptop for watching videos, nintendo switch, water bottle, hammock. Those 24 duty days really get you.
Thanks for your great videos, your tips are great advice. Even though I am not military as I'm part of the Civil Protection here in Italy, and most of our missions are sundry like keeping control of the public during shows, events etc, we are always on call to intervene in case of floods, earthquakes, forest fires, so it's always best to be equipped!
Please do a video where you look into the camera and say: "There is an idea of a Patrick Bateman; some kind of abstraction. But there is no real me: only an entity, something illusory. And though I can hide my cold gaze, and you can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours and maybe you can even sense our lifestyles are probably comparable... I simply am not there." I need it for.....personal reasons
Good shit about understanding that not everyone is military or a LEO. I planned on enlisting as a combat engineer straight out of high school, but was denied after they checked my medical history and saw I was on medicine for depression in the past. It was disappointing to say the least. Even more so when I found out if I would have stayed off my meds for another 3 months I would have been able to enlist. But, that's life.
peeps, you could also look into the 5.11 packs, ive been using my 12hr rush pack for more than 5 years in active service and it never broke down on me! maybe a good option to look at!
My stuff looking super cool is the most important thing to me lol. When I get smoked.... I gotta look tac 👍lol. Thanks for all of your vids and your service. I come from a milirary family, mostly marines... I skipped, didn't enlist. One of the biggest regrets of my life. I'm too old now mid 40's. I can however still play mall ninja guy 👍 and prepare for the apocalypse that's right around the corner.
Your comments on other various military branches reminds me of when I was I the Navy. We all bust on each other in pure fun. It was even more with my Marine buddies.
My Banshee plate carrier does well paired with the old Ares armor pack. Slim and able to connect to my Banshee with adapters or wear as a pack. It has a space for hydration bladders, up to six mags on the top with retention cords. 3 compartments total with MOLLE webbing. Cleaning gear, chow n eating gear, ammo, water, trauma and first aid, hygiene gear and lightning batteries. Cord and stay warm gear as the season dictates. Thanks for the advice , always room for improvement.
@@lakepostell6912 Haha, damn. A veiled threat and the guy just has to take it. What if he's tech savvy and a psycho, the kind of guy with a shotgun and a grudge and he tracks you down? One guy dead and the other guy doing 20 to life all because of a You Tube comment. I'd buy tickets for that show ;)
that is my favorite part about being a civilian now I can final pack wet weather gear. I can't tell you how many times I've caught namonia #infantry life
Yep, I remember guys dropping left and right when we were in Graf and Hoensfeld Germany. Cold AF in those mountains, and we'd just play up there for months.....now that I'm a civilian, I love collecting all the shit I took for granted in the military. Waffles, ninjas, my IOTV, my M4 :(
My medium ALICE pack and my Marine Corps Assault pack are really good as far as surplus gear goes for a 24-72 hour bag. Both slip over my plate carrier easily. It also prevents me from packing too much gear and keeps me focused on ESSENTIALS. Mecial, Amo, water, and food. In that order.
I must say that your pack is set up great, but where do I put all of my Cheetos? Unironically tho love your shit my dude, would like to see you do some more videos on ya guns
i tried joining the army back in 09 and was rejected for medical reasons. it was particularly hard because i was the first generation in my family to not serve. thanks for the acknowledgement for us civis and rejects. what's everyone's take on the 72hr rush by 5-11?
Could have used a couple more asymmetric references but another great video nonetheless. Keep up the great work dude you're killin this TH-cam gear review shit.
Shout out from an Airsofter! Glad to see you don't diss us for "playing soldier" :P My day pack is packed pretty similarly to yours. For other airsofters who want to know how I pack it: I have two pairs of spare socks, a waterproof jacket, hydration bag, a bag of BBs (in case we are in the field all day ), extra mags, extra CO2 cartridges for my pistol, foot & hand warmer pads, extra strap/clip in case I need to tie down something, 2 x chem/glow sticks, emergency blanket, spare ballistic eye protection in case my goggles sweat/fog too much, a beannie hat in case I am somewhere that I don't need my helmet and my gloves. The only thing I don't have in my bag which Garand mentioned is having spare batteries/battery pack to recharge my gopro camera :)
When I was in the Corps, we used to clip a carabinier to our flacks/plate carriers and clip our helmets to those. Also, our MTV flacks came with a butt stock stop. We could velcro it underneath a shoulder strap to give our rifles some purchase. Something similar to that may be a viable solution for having a rifle slip off of your day pack straps.
Holy shit! Somebody on TH-cam acknowledged Astoria! I know you live right up the coast. I’ve been watching your videos for years now. Good content. It would be awesome to do some shooting with you and just hang out
"When I was in the Navy" Wait. What?! Why wouldn't the Navy slap the ol' franchise tag on the Tactical Lumberjack?! Did you get traded to the AF or were you a free agent?
I recommend the GMR Minimap as a Plate Carrier assault pack. Its really minimalist and of great quality (completely manufactured in th U.S.). Holds everything you need and nothing you don`t. I know, its not made by "real steal guys", but by guys, who abuse it very heavily and it stood up to the test of Time. Have a look into it. It´s worth it I promise. Greetings from Germany. Love your channel keep up the great work (sorry for my bad english, hope its understandable)
Dislike no crayons in pack
Liked for the coast guard joke lmao
Right? Like what the hell is this guy going to eat if he has to E&E?
Like hell you can survive 14 days without eating a crayon.
The Weapon Collection blue is my favorite flavor
Osprey
I had a pulmonary embolism in early college. Destroyed my childhood dream of eventually joining the military. That acknowledgment meant more to a lot of people than you realize, thank you.
Mark Llamas you rock brother
Mark Llamas same boat man. I have epilepsy and Iv had a couple heart surgeries. I would get laughed at in a recruiting station. Still doing my best to serve my country at home though.
Mark Llamas I have physical issues that would stop me too. We can still do plenty to protect our own. Stay strong, man.
Even if you are in perfect health, we absolutely need farmers and factory workers and engineers and janitors and waiters and truckers and doctors and those guys who go around measuring stuff with a tripod in the middle of the road.
Having a job is serving your country as long as your job isn't "globalist banker" or "CNN news anchor" or something.
Believe me I've spent nearly 7 years in the ME since '90 & it isn't all that glorious . A LOT of sitting around fiddling your thumbs over the years & I don't care what your MOS /Rate / whatever is . BTW in 06-07 I saw plenty of fattys in the Army believe me . They were taking anyone with a pulse . Enjoy not being sent over there & respect the men & women that go .
"Trust me my job is not as cool as you think it is" sounds like something someone who has a cool job would say hahaha
Michael Garro he's pretty open about it in his loadout articles
Military is not as exciting as people think. For every time ive fired my weapon, ive cleaned atleast 10 latrines.
Brian bro can you get a link for one of his articles I want to find them but dunno where to look
The military is not nearly as glamorous as some civilians might think
@@shmike3775 There's a similar concept that feeds you statement that some fireman are taught. Make sure you put 90% of your effort into preparing to use something so you only have to use 10% of you effort to use it.
Murphy’s Law of Combat:
When you only pack for 24 hours, the mission will last 7 days.
*days
you spelled "weeks" wrong.
And when you do pack for 72 hours the 10km march becomes 20 and the mission last only for a day 👍🏼
see thats why i yell ¨hey im doing a 24hr¨ and then i frantically pack for 72 in hope that combat god doesnt try to add a few weeks to the mission
Or the air coalition fighter pilot friendly bombs the vehicle that had your ruck in it...
Operation gothic serpent?
Insulin dependant Type 1 diabetic here. Was a major bummer when I found out I couldn't enlisted (coast guard). Still bothers me 12 years later. Thank you for catering your channel to all levels and allowing those of us who couldn't serve better insight, information and your opinion on the gear you review.
I’m a type 1 too. Started with marines and went down the line. No one would take me haha. I feel you. Take it easy and keep headed forward brother. ✊🏼
Whooo type 1’s unite 💪🏼 (f*chin sucks) marines told me to go home. So much for my dream job. Now I get to play civilian….
Civilian armies have overthrown governments
Being willing but unable earns more respect than able but not willing. I barely passed MEPS physical. That was the day I found out I had a heart murmur.
Don't mean we can't larp (train) though. And we need to because we're gonna be some of the most fckd people if shtf
I couldn't join due to medical issues, but then I had corrective surgery and became a Crayon Eater (Marine) at 26. Seriously- Best mistake I ever made!!! Got two combat tours to DirkaDirkastan.
Got a question do Marines really eat crayons or is it just a meme ?
@Isomatte hmmm well i did when i was 7 my rich friend told me if id eat a whole crayon id get 100$
@Isomatte 🤣
One of my favorite channels on TH-cam
This guy looks just like the dude from "Blues Clues", except more buff, lol
You right XDDDD
I always wondered what happened to Steve, apparently he's been traveling the world and kicking ass for the last 15 years. MURICA.
@@ndalby187 Steve took his life. thats why he stopped.
@@stevenaubin3362
Steve Burns is still alive. Don't spread misinformation.
@@mikes.6251 sorry, somone told me that like 15 years ago ive just always thought he passed. good to hear then. ;) cheers.
your flannel game is tier one
Flanno level: Australian.
Matt Ashe I need to get some of those!
Your comment on civilians was very uplifting, I wasn't able to serve due to medical reason and to hear someone like you say that means a lot to us civilians. Subbed keep it up man!
Same here fell out due to medical injuries in boot my co said there was other ways to serve the country but infantry wasnt it made me feel like complete useless shit
Too many soldiers have an elitist attitude towards civilians. It is disheartening and could even be dangerous.
@Blade Summer the militia is calling
Same here born with an illness but always wanted to be a soldier
Civilians armies have overthrown governments. A Haitian Slave became a homemade general and defeated to most powerful armies in the world at that time
starting to become my favorite youtuber
Tray Muse And that kind of thing
Tray Muse, absolutely same. In 7vids he won me over.
This video just made me feel extremely old. The fact that it's 4 years old and he described the old Marine corps will be assault pack as surplus made me feel very old as that is what I carried when I was in the Marine corps.
I still use my 25-year-old Marine Corps standard issue Alice pack as my oh shit bag. It's salty, broken in, a good luck charm, cavernous, multiple deep utility pockets, lightweight, and effective for either tactical, get-home, or SHTF mobile field use.
I just ditched my rush 72 and went back to a medium alice pack like the one issued to me at ft.bragg in the 70s .
A.L.I.C.E. may have been onto something.
And the Memories!! The Memories!!
It's refreshing to get gear advice direct from an actual Subject Matter Expert still on duty. Your channel should be way bigger than it currently is. I am glad TH-cam randomly sent me here.
Keep up the good work dude.
Every pack of mine (Assault/Bug-Out/Princess Picnic...) has one essential item I did not notice in this video; ZIPLOC Baggies. I usually keep a few 1-gallon and 1-quart bags in my pack. I also use them to store my extra socks/undies or loose gear in. Keeps things dry, tidy and separated. Also, great to put your dirty socks/clothes in to prevent stinking up everything else in the pack. Just my $.02 after 26 years of living out of a ruck.
Silas Bland definitely a good idea and one I use some times but not always.
I have a ton of ziplock bags I put things in, especially my main medical supplies. Bandages are sorted by size and type. Then each category is in a larger bag. That way compresses are in one, tape is in another, and all sizes and shapes of band aids in yet another. That way replenishing the IFAK is just a matter of finding the right bags. No hunting through a chaotic mess.
It also works great for food too. Condiments and whatever else you need to make your roadkill stew go down and stay down should be together and not spread out all over the bottom of your bag.
My list is huge.
I know it's already been said but I appreciate the comments about us who can't join. My brain tumor, legal blindness and epilepsy disqualify me from the Marines which severely disappoints me but I do still enjoy videos like this, especially yours. I like hiking, backpacking, camping, etc. so information like this is always helpful and interesting. Plus it's just a fun area of skills to learn about. So thank you for these videos, I'll make sure I use them while running around the park pretending to be Rambo!
Live life to the fullest 👍
Next video: Tactical fanny pack
Real men call them "Pecker Protectors"...
Er Mer Gehrd !!!
You have me SO fingered out, Bro-Heim!
LMFAO!!
@@hottdog71 if that’s the case how would I walk it hitting my knees?
I think thats just an ALICE Buttpack.
(technically either M1956, M1967 or IIFS'88 but they're all compatible)
Love this guy, helped me on my Firearms journey 🇺🇸
"it works incredibly well. it's very stiff and it's the appropriate size..."
-garand thumb with the prestige at 6:24
Best channel I'm subbed to. Making it really easy to LARP properly. Love your stuff man.
about to see some quality shit here boys
The Weapon Collection ha! movie references
Of recent generations, I'm the first firstborn not to serve directly, though I'm still listed as volunteer reserve medic. It turns out that my regular duties as a rural veterinarian aren't that far removed from what I'd be expected to perform as a medic. I've already treated enough gunshot wounds at the clinic as it is. My three month training felt like more of a formality, although I have walked away with improved first responder certification and full triage qualification. That's nice.
I just wanted to say that you're right about different mission profiles, even between civilian roles. A rural veterinarian has a much different daypack than a volunteer firefighter. And a lot of your explanations are universally relevant. There's something for everybody in your videos, whether we're military, civilian or Venusian. I've been impressed enough by some of your product recommendations that I've switched my vehicle kit to something more compact and I'm now waiting on a Hayley Strategic Flatpack as my new daypack.
Great video, very enlightening. In my time in the Army I was in the Cav and always had an armored vehicle at my disposal so it's almost embarrassing to say but I never had any reason to pack an assault pack. When you don't have to physically carry it you tend to over pack :-). I always had a large ALICE pack, my NBC gear, and a duffel bag for the miscellaneous and pogey bait (gedunk in the Navy and Marines?) so what I might need to pack to hump on my back for a 24-hour mission really never came up. I had totally forgotten about chem sticks. When you mentioned flares my first thought was "that ain't gonna work in Colorado, you'd burn the place down" but the light bulb went off when you got to the chem lights. That'll work in a pinch.
I really like the first 45sec; the sincere expression of gratitude and in your videos the final thought, some times not related to guns or equipment but just a reminder of important things in life
best guy on TH-cam
Joining the Canadian Army, so under equipped gonna have to spend some money on my own kit. Thanks for the knowledge, your better then other channels straight to the point no bullshit. Found you through SOFREP.
Appreciate the support you dirty maple syrup eating ruffian.
Haha You're welcome Billy Yank Warfighting Freedom Lover .
No woobie in that pack? Who will be there to console your tears when Doc has to give you the silver bullet because you ran out of water and felt dizzy!!??
Bill Hesse this comment deserves more likes. Woobie is love
Excuse me it's a poncho liner
bower31 you probably call the smokers jacket the M65 field jacket liner too dontcha
@@bower31 Semper Fi
Never never never give a Silver Bullet to a dehydration patient. Internal damage sucks.
I'm a Type 1 diabetic, love the content as always. Wanted to join the airforce but cannot, so settled as an EMT/Paramedic lol
😂 lost my mind when you laughed at the cost guard 👍🏻😂😂
I like your light humor along with the strong expertise you bring to your videos. Like you claim none of your material is chiseled in stone.
You are hilarious, love listening to you tell the truth. You were made for TH-cam's straight man role, Keep up the great work and thank you for your service.
Dale B too right, nowadays the presentation is full of unnecessary bullshit, In a attempt to not be boring.
The Coast Guard Comment. HA! Love it! I chuckled. Did 8 1/2 years with them. Don't regret it.
definitely a big fan. this channel is so well organized & is one that makes 100% sense on every subject. thx.
Thanks for the shoutout to guys that couldn’t serve and specifically mentioned type 1 diabetics. I am an avid hiker and a LEO (don’t know which one I identify with primarily). I love your videos and I love the industry humour too.
Thanks. Make sure you look cool!
It always seems to me that (generally) the channels with the most applicable knowledge have the smaller subscriber numbers, in retrospect to other large channels who just blow shit up. So glad I came across you, dude. Keep cranking out this quality content.
You're awesome and I got nothing but respect for you! And your humor is spot on my friend 👊👍👊
Road flares are also good for LTs who get lost.
triggered
Lol. DNA to MUSTANGS COPY?
Ever thought of carrying tape on something like a gift card? Wrap it around for as much tape as you need, and then it's small enough to fit inside an admin pouch/small GP without the bulk of a full roll, especially if you need multiple types of tape. Fantastic videos, they're very informative.
Si, I do that with duct tape when I do carry it.
You looked like you were about to cry when you set the mre down
Chili Mac MRE is a religious experience
Callsign Beaver chili Mac is god tier
Understandably so
Garand Thumb yeah, if you’re satanic
@@GarandThumb Can confirm, even though I only got one on an ROTC FTX because medical reasons stop me from joining
“Coast Guard hahahahahahahahaha” I lost it when you said that. I’m also Navy, so I appreciate the humor. And yes, I do have respect for the Coasties. Just have to give em crap.
btw, I'm glad my company is working with you, you sound like a professional operator!
AlaskanFrontier1 what company?
Garand Thumb Sanctified Weaving Company
AlaskanFrontier1 aw yeah! Love your stuff so far man. Review on LOR incoming soon
Garand Thumb Sweet!! I can't wait to see it, and am glad you are liking the gear so far!
08:02 That really meant a lot. Like really. I found out I was color blind trying to go for SEAL but that got squashed along with my contingency of going Nuke. So now I'm stuck behind a desk for the majority of my time, along with working on and launching jets (which is way outside of my rate and no one else in my rate does) but I do it because I want to do something "cool" but there is always that thought in the back of my head of "if only I wasn't colorblind." So thank you.
"I'm totally balls deep in you so don't be offended." Love it lmao
Coast Guard: Can you go back to insulting us. Less cringy.
I have a chest rig and it feeds my carbine. I live in a small city, more like a town in a rural area. I run deuce gear and ALICE pack. The medium ALICE pack off the frame can be turned into an assault pack by tying the internal strings and folding and tying the bottom to the rear of the pack. It can also be run as is with standard frame and a sustainment pouch can be added on either side to plus up the volume. The large ALICE won't accept the sustainment pouches. I can run water, ammo, food, shelter, etc on the LC2 rig and leave the pack free for other needs or things. After market frames will allow you to add a MOLLE 2 hip pad. I realize I'm old school, but it works well. Cold War Sgt USAF. Love your vids. I've been sharing them with family and friends.
You speak English very well for a non-native speaker. From your accent I can see that Sarcasm is your primary language. LOL, Good to go, bub.
Going to the army soon. Have been binge watching these videos to get som info on basics. Really good channel! love you humor and general no bs content. Also shoutout to all of you who cant serve due to medical issues/other reasons: you guys rock as well!
Tactical Tailor removable operator pack is good for me. Cannae is good stuff too.
C17 Loadmaster and my 24 hour pack consists of breakfast lunch and dinner, a french press for making cold brew, naproxen for the back pain, laptop for watching videos, nintendo switch, water bottle, hammock. Those 24 duty days really get you.
Loving the videos. Please do a video on ammo types, range, gun types and environments you plan on using them in.
Thanks for your great videos, your tips are great advice. Even though I am not military as I'm part of the Civil Protection here in Italy, and most of our missions are sundry like keeping control of the public during shows, events etc, we are always on call to intervene in case of floods, earthquakes, forest fires, so it's always best to be equipped!
I would like that thank you for acknowledging that some of us would like to serve, but we are physically incapable.
I got you fam
1blackdeath51501 *dramatic flashback intensifies*
Just stumbled on your stuff recently and now I find myself having to go back and watch all your old stuff. Keep it coming!
Please do a video where you look into the camera and say:
"There is an idea of a Patrick Bateman; some kind of abstraction. But there is no real me: only an entity, something illusory. And though I can hide my cold gaze, and you can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours and maybe you can even sense our lifestyles are probably comparable... I simply am not there."
I need it for.....personal reasons
You got it
Update?
@@tovarishkomrade3172 yes.
Lmao
@@17_jager37 what be the name of the video young sir?
@@tovarishkomrade3172 oh I was just referring to a meme komrade chris... Iam sorry but I personally dont know of a video of him like this ^^
Good shit about understanding that not everyone is military or a LEO. I planned on enlisting as a combat engineer straight out of high school, but was denied after they checked my medical history and saw I was on medicine for depression in the past. It was disappointing to say the least. Even more so when I found out if I would have stayed off my meds for another 3 months I would have been able to enlist. But, that's life.
peeps, you could also look into the 5.11 packs, ive been using my 12hr rush pack for more than 5 years in active service and it never broke down on me!
maybe a good option to look at!
Awesome pack! I've got the same one. Some Aussie vets told me that lasted for ever while they were deployed.
My stuff looking super cool is the most important thing to me lol. When I get smoked.... I gotta look tac 👍lol. Thanks for all of your vids and your service. I come from a milirary family, mostly marines... I skipped, didn't enlist. One of the biggest regrets of my life. I'm too old now mid 40's. I can however still play mall ninja guy 👍 and prepare for the apocalypse that's right around the corner.
Liking my own comment is tac
Great video, you are funniest when you are deadpan and surprising with the jokes IMO. Thank you for the great content, please keep it coming!
Your comments on other various military branches reminds me of when I was I the Navy. We all bust on each other in pure fun. It was even more with my Marine buddies.
Keep grinding! Killing it on these videos! This guy deserves way more subs!
My Banshee plate carrier does well paired with the old Ares armor pack. Slim and able to connect to my Banshee with adapters or wear as a pack. It has a space for hydration bladders, up to six mags on the top with retention cords. 3 compartments total with MOLLE webbing. Cleaning gear, chow n eating gear, ammo, water, trauma and first aid, hygiene gear and lightning batteries. Cord and stay warm gear as the season dictates. Thanks for the advice , always room for improvement.
81 H E W P
Holy shit. I have the exact same thing. Just ordered a Banshee 2.0 to replace my regular Banshee tho.
Things I keep in my assault pack: wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, socks, wet wipes
You forgot the wet wipes.
Wipe that grin off your face, soo close yet 2 far away.
@@lakepostell6912 Haha, damn. A veiled threat and the guy just has to take it. What if he's tech savvy and a psycho, the kind of guy with a shotgun and a grudge and he tracks you down? One guy dead and the other guy doing 20 to life all because of a You Tube comment. I'd buy tickets for that show ;)
Dude you on American bad ass I'm so happy that people like you serve our country make me proud to be an American. Thank you
"So, lets see whats in my pack"
*Pulls out spaghetti monster*
Writing a comment because being a fan of your channel and work
that is my favorite part about being a civilian now I can final pack wet weather gear. I can't tell you how many times I've caught namonia #infantry life
Yep, I remember guys dropping left and right when we were in Graf and Hoensfeld Germany. Cold AF in those mountains, and we'd just play up there for months.....now that I'm a civilian, I love collecting all the shit I took for granted in the military. Waffles, ninjas, my IOTV, my M4 :(
Black pack with black background- Brilliant! Really another great informative video with a smidge of humor-all in good fun bro.
Love your videos man. Have you ever thought of making a Go Bag video sometime?
Zachary Schulling will do
Garand Thumb, did you DO it? The video, I mean. I can't find it. Yet.
Inquiring minds wanna know, Bro.
This guy's dry, deadpan humor is outstanding.
Really great videos. Keep them coming.
My medium ALICE pack and my Marine Corps Assault pack are really good as far as surplus gear goes for a 24-72 hour bag. Both slip over my plate carrier easily. It also prevents me from packing too much gear and keeps me focused on ESSENTIALS. Mecial, Amo, water, and food. In that order.
I must say that your pack is set up great, but where do I put all of my Cheetos? Unironically tho love your shit my dude, would like to see you do some more videos on ya guns
Overwatch pistols incoming soon
M14 video when
If someone gives me a LRB built M-14 I'm game
Garand Thumb M1A good enough?
@@GarandThumb If I lend you my rifle for a video would you review it?
Garand Thumb, thank you, someone finally talked about plate carrier mounted pack vs a pack with straps!
i tried joining the army back in 09 and was rejected for medical reasons. it was particularly hard because i was the first generation in my family to not serve. thanks for the acknowledgement for us civis and rejects.
what's everyone's take on the 72hr rush by 5-11?
I bought myself a surplus woodland marpat day pack a few years after I EAS'd. I've had it for 4-5 years now and it is still holding up.
ILBE Day Pack
Do a merch. With combatshirts.
Jonny I'd go broke... but screw it. Lol.
I would like to see a video about clearing room or house and the tactical aspects of it. And THANK YOU for your service and all the videos brother!
Could have used a couple more asymmetric references but another great video nonetheless.
Keep up the great work dude you're killin this TH-cam gear review shit.
Big fan of your videos and your humor. Thank you.
chili mac is never wrong :) or Chicken fajita :)
As a type 1 diabetic I appreciate what you said. 🤘🏼
Nice as always very informative !!👍
As a Coastie vet, I have yet to meet another Coastie that couldn't take a joke. Usually we're happy to be remembered.
Love the airsoft/cosplay jokes. but on a serious note. Have you heard of Milsim West? I think we could use a guy like you
I Soviet Russia we use actual military bases and personal with their tanks and BTRs to play with us.
Haven't heard of them, but as it stands I'm far to busy to participate in anything else.
Shout out from an Airsofter! Glad to see you don't diss us for "playing soldier" :P
My day pack is packed pretty similarly to yours.
For other airsofters who want to know how I pack it: I have two pairs of spare socks, a waterproof jacket, hydration bag, a bag of BBs (in case we are in the field all day ), extra mags, extra CO2 cartridges for my pistol, foot & hand warmer pads, extra strap/clip in case I need to tie down something, 2 x chem/glow sticks, emergency blanket, spare ballistic eye protection in case my goggles sweat/fog too much, a beannie hat in case I am somewhere that I don't need my helmet and my gloves. The only thing I don't have in my bag which Garand mentioned is having spare batteries/battery pack to recharge my gopro camera :)
Bro you gotta run that HSP flatpack on your Plate Carrier pack, It's a great deal I've even used it on Deployment.
i was surprised he didn't bring it up, seeing that Travis Haley is Jesus and all
Jordan Ponath yea it's a great pack for that particular role
I have an HSP Flatpack and D3CR on my JPC. Pretty impressive stuff!
When I was in the Corps, we used to clip a carabinier to our flacks/plate carriers and clip our helmets to those. Also, our MTV flacks came with a butt stock stop. We could velcro it underneath a shoulder strap to give our rifles some purchase. Something similar to that may be a viable solution for having a rifle slip off of your day pack straps.
You had me at “Pokémon go”
I like your channel garand thumb. thanks for putting these videos up!
I think I have a mancrush.
Thomas Jackson already volunteered to give him my children, didn't go over too well
Chuck Norris has got some real competition ...
#concealdontfeel
it's the plaid
John De Angelis ha ha, that's too funny.
Travis Haley saw this video, and thus the flat pack was created. Because, a father always looks after his boy 😉
I shared your channel with my friends... nice vids 👌
Holy shit! Somebody on TH-cam acknowledged Astoria! I know you live right up the coast. I’ve been watching your videos for years now. Good content. It would be awesome to do some shooting with you and just hang out
"ASMR"
LOL at the Coast Guard comment!! As always, we're just glad someone remembered we exist. Great vid like usual!
DUDE MAKE T-SHIRTS
boxocoffee yes! I'd buy one.. or 5.
.He will market gender neutral flannel shirts first.
he does
*Flannels
I was almost certain that I was the only one who brought a pack to catch pokemon. Thank you for this video.
Assault backpacks? No civilian needs a backpack made for war.
I’ve been desert, mountaintop late night. It gets cold. Bundle up boys!
"When I was in the Navy"
Wait. What?!
Why wouldn't the Navy slap the ol' franchise tag on the Tactical Lumberjack?! Did you get traded to the AF or were you a free agent?
Freudian slip
I recommend the GMR Minimap as a Plate Carrier assault pack. Its really minimalist and of great quality (completely manufactured in th U.S.). Holds everything you need and nothing you don`t. I know, its not made by "real steal guys", but by guys, who abuse it very heavily and it stood up to the test of Time. Have a look into it. It´s worth it I promise.
Greetings from Germany. Love your channel keep up the great work
(sorry for my bad english, hope its understandable)