Basic Assault Pack / Day Pack / 24h pack setup 

Dislike no crayons in pack

"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

Murphy’s Law of Combat: When you only pack for 24 hours, the mission will last 7 days.

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.

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.

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.

This guy looks just like the dude from "Blues Clues", except more buff, lol

your flannel game is tier one

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.

Next video: Tactical fanny pack

"it works incredibly well. it's very stiff and it's the appropriate size..." -garand thumb with the prestige at 6:24

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!!??

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!

One of my favorite channels on RU-vid

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.

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 RU-vid randomly sent me here. Keep up the good work dude.

about to see some quality shit here boys

starting to become my favorite youtuber

Best channel I'm subbed to. Making it really easy to LARP properly. Love your stuff man.

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 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!

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.

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 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

You looked like you were about to cry when you set the mre down

definitely a big fan. this channel is so well organized & is one that makes 100% sense on every subject. thx.

Just stumbled on your stuff recently and now I find myself having to go back and watch all your old stuff. Keep it coming!

Loving the series of things that are coming from this channel!

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.

best guy on RU-vid

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.

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!

You are hilarious, love listening to you tell the truth. You were made for RU-vid's straight man role, Keep up the great work and thank you for your service.

Loving the videos. Please do a video on ammo types, range, gun types and environments you plan on using them in.

New to your channel, and I love your style. I'm glad to see (obviously) the marine surplus packs. They're huge, but what I really love about them is that rigid shell, really helps my back. Considering I'm not actually (hopefully) going to see combat as just a civilian and mostly carry my pack for camping/hiking, or sometimes hunting or shooting way back in the boonies, I really appreciate that you take the time to review non-combat supplies and setups for non-service members. Keep making great videos man, and of course thank you for your service as well.

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.

btw, I'm glad my company is working with you, you sound like a professional operator!

Tactical Tailor removable operator pack is good for me. Cannae is good stuff too.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Garand Thumb, thank you, someone finally talked about plate carrier mounted pack vs a pack with straps!

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.

Keep grinding! Killing it on these videos! This guy deserves way more subs!

Road flares are also good for LTs who get lost.

The Coast Guard Comment. HA! Love it! I chuckled. Did 8 1/2 years with them. Don't regret it.

Love this guy, helped me on my Firearms journey 🇺🇸

😂 lost my mind when you laughed at the cost guard 👍🏻😂😂

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

I love your videos! Very informative, detailed,and funny. I always look forward to new videos, as I can count on the information being solid, and tested. Thank you sir. And thank you for your service.

Love your shows. I use the info you put out for hiking and camping. So for my pack on hikes i carry a bladder for me and about 5 liters of water for my dog. We typically hike 6 miles

"I'm totally balls deep in you so don't be offended." Love it lmao

Things I keep in my assault pack: wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, wet wipes, socks, wet wipes

As a type 1 diabetic I appreciate what you said. 🤘🏼

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.

I would like that thank you for acknowledging that some of us would like to serve, but we are physically incapable.

Really great videos. Keep them coming.

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 a Type 1 diabetic, love the content as always. Wanted to join the airforce but cannot, so settled as an EMT/Paramedic lol

Nice as always very informative !!👍

"So, lets see whats in my pack" *Pulls out spaghetti monster*

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.

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)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Love your videos man. Have you ever thought of making a Go Bag video sometime?

You're awesome and I got nothing but respect for you! And your humor is spot on my friend 👊👍👊

Big fan of your videos and your humor. Thank you.

Could have used a couple more asymmetric references but another great video nonetheless. Keep up the great work dude you're killin this RU-vid gear review shit.

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?

Good stuff. I also carry a signal mirror, monacle foot powder and everything in big ziplock bags to keep them dry

Love the channel! So much good info. I really appreciate that you take the time to do these videos. They are so helpful to many good people who want and need this info.

chili mac is never wrong :) or Chicken fajita :)

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

A good complement to the Basic Long Range / Survival Pack Setup video

Really cool is the crye molle panel you can put a hydration bladder in there plus a small breaching tool sutch as a crowbar or simullar with sbsolutely no profile and put on pouches on the molle or a large breaching tool like a bolt cuter and put on a hydration pouch on the outside

I shared your channel with my friends... nice vids 👌

Bro you gotta run that HSP flatpack on your Plate Carrier pack, It's a great deal I've even used it on Deployment.

Great information as always. I like your explanations of why you have your stuff set up the way you do.

Keep these coming. Would love a 3 day pack set up.

You had me at “Pokémon go”

Do a merch. With combatshirts.

Black pack with black background- Brilliant! Really another great informative video with a smidge of humor-all in good fun bro.

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!

I think I have a mancrush.

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

Thanks man great vid! As a civilian I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

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 :)

DUDE MAKE T-SHIRTS

"ASMR"

Fricken awesome content here man!!! Very well thought out and helpful for the rest of us patriots. Keep the content coming .

Great episode. I would like to see the pack complete with the rest of your kit that you may use it with.

Gear larping is great but teach us those sere skills already. I know half that stuff is unclassified and you're just bein greedy

"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?

Good call on the electrical tape!!! I find it way more useful than EB Green/100 mph/duct tape.

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.