I come back and watch this video every so often. Trying to keep working on my load out while staying humbled by remembering where you came from. Thanks Bear.
I've been trying to learn as much as I can through a YT video. See what the more experienced people have done/say to do and try to come up with my own spin. I only wish that there was more of these types of people in my area
Bear Independent: I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Speaking as a representative of the Disabled Geezers out here, I can say that I won’t be carrying anything like what you have there. In fact, you’ll probably find me in my recliner in the old farmhouse. But you can come to my door and present yourself as a Minuteman, and I’ll resupply you as best I can. If the need arises, there are a lot of us old-timers who can still shoot - and we’re on your team. Be well, young soldier. Howard
@@chriswaltemath6037 not might " his input Will be a + however it's looked at " so i believe his wisdom AND knowing his mindset to assist in his own way 🙋.😎.
Ya know, no one in who's in or has served would ever literally say anything like being out of ammo, you use code. In the Dutch army we used the word "pinda" (peanut). Your opponent might understand your language (or words might be similar enough for them to understand), so in combat we'd use a bunch of code and abbreviations that sounds like utter gibberish to outsiders.
I hump 12 rifle mags and only weigh a buck fiddy. Requires a 4 mag bandolier pouch, and that still doesn't seem like enough, so I have another in reserve. Okay, 360-400 rounds is seriously going to heat up your AR in a single fight, but on an extended hike you might have multiple incidents.
Kinda looks like my loadout in iraq,72hour supply,water and lots of ammo,you have the calorie intake down,that's what a lot of people forget,after that adrenaline dump you get hungry and thirsty, great job keep up these vids.
I think the reason people like this get hate is because they believe one set up is THE set up. Your kit should have essentials yes but should be set up to you specifically. And as far as ammo goes he’s right. The last thing you want happening in a fight is realizing you got no more rounds. Moral of this: find what works for you.
@C W Here in NJ every knife action including self defense is a felony. Although there are no laws restricting bade size but the police here are easily spooked into using lethal force so I as a soon to be senior citizen I tend to use no bigger than a Buck 110 without an auto function as that too is a felony. I have been fortunate as to never have been put to the test so to speak. Same rules apply to firearms for self defense. Illegal. Damn Democrats. If you survive you can call the cops from the hospital.
@C W If I could afford to move from this State of Despair. Arizona would be fine but us east coasters have Tennessee and Kentucky which many here move to to exercise some 2A Freedoms. NJ is truly a communist state, there is no other way to say it. Just paying property taxes put the land you sit on three times the price that you paid for it over the years. You could say that you really don't own the land you paid for. Just try to move your weapons out of NJ and you will most likely be committing another felony and I am not kidding about that. God forbid you actually take ammo with you with your firearms. Think California laws when travelling with a firearm in NJ.
loving the no bs style of content I know this videos pretty old but i only found you a few days ago, incredible that youve been pumping out content this quality for 5 years. keep up the good work this is a service to the community.
Viet vet here. I've got about 1/6th the amount of stuff you got, and here I was afraid I had overloaded my load-out. Yeah, it's been awhile. Very enlightening. Appreciate the education.
I CARRY A M2 50CAL WEIGHS A BIT AND 10 cans of ammunition food and water. BRASSKNUCKELES BEERS A FEW ROOLS OF TOLLIT PAPPER.BRASSKNUCKELES A KERSHAW FOLDER AND A AX.
Nope, people will hunt you at night so just let that sink in and watch out for the guys who WILL have APITS and pick you off at long range bud you’re handguns blades and bats will be the answer won’t they....... smh
Bro. Kim Jong Un is my Dad and Trump is my uncle. Putin is my cousin. Yer all fucked. I got a nuke, russian spies, and the strongest military in the world. GET REKT SON.
I honestly would slim that down a bit on the food or shelter supplies. A SHTF moment or if the government turns on us you won’t be fighting in the woods or fields it will be in urban areas plenty of shelter.
One thing i have started doing is adding a secondary fold up pouch oposite the one i may use for dumping my mags for picking stuff up. Completely hypothetical say the people im shooting at have similar gear then i may want their mags, keys, notebooks, pictures whatever to decide what im doing next. Id want to know what they knew and may need to resupply off them or arm someone else
That is absolutely NOT true when rucking that weight on patrol/long movements. After a couple weeks in country guys started ditching all the cool pouches and extra gear they thought they wanted, for only what they needed.
As a boy scout who has gone on countless backpacking and camping trips. This fundamental is absolutely false. I used to carry about 26 lb in a bag full of "just in case" items. I now carry 13 lb of the things that I actually use and actually need. Very often those just in case items can be improvised or would never actually be used or needed even in the case.
Until having it causes you to gas out and become so slow that you get tagged because you werent out of that area 5 minutes ago. Having more is nice, but it comes at a miserable cost, it is diminishing returns.
@@dougcarter1924 Sure can. I have a fucked up knee with chronic pain that's nasty and miserable and still train in the thickly wooded mountains around my house in full combat load with lots of rounds/mags and enough vaccume packed ammo (in mylar bags using a food vaccume sealer) to reload every mag for every gun I'm carrying during training at least once (I do a lot of weapons training)
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of tyrants. Thomas Jefferson Being a retired Air Force SIGINT/COMIT operative, our motto is “Freedom Through Vigilance”.
quote doesn't mention patriots blood for good reason-lolpatriots water the liberty tree with enemy blood-the tree likes to compost the bodies as well :)
Hi TJ, I would like to thank you for the incredibly kind words and the amazing phrase, "Me, standing between them and you!" I love that and it summarizes so much of what I believe a man can be. Can I ask how big you are and how much your load out weighs? And does your headlamp have to go through the white light to get to the red? That seems like it could be a big problem in a tactical situation. The act of deploying your headlamp would basically wreck your night vision and give away your location. And of course, theology and beer is a must, at your earliest convenience.
The Revolting Man Sir! First and foremost I will absolutely take you up on a beer and conversation precisely the moment I’m in your neck of the woods. Second, I’m 6’1” in my boots and a lean weight of 265 (my max bench is 465 and I leg press a Volvo so...) the headlamp has separate functions (2 buttons) for the white light and red light functions for the very reason you mentioned; I’ll do a break-out vid on the headlamp and tag you in it; lastly, THANK YOU for all that you do, and for the kind words! I love what y’all are doing and this interaction has made my day.
You'd like some of the guys in our group. The guy in the middle of this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6Dct5dhj8Ro.html does the Strongman stuff and he lifts the cars and he just got his 500 lb bench. I told him when it all goes down he has to provide his 10,000 calories a day in advance or we're not letting him in the compound. He said we didn't have to let him in but we probably couldn't keep him out.
That’s awesome brother. I haven’t actively been to the gym in a few years- I put up the 465 on a bet to prove to a buddy that he was weak and I’m strong. I grew up on a farm and started cutting timber after that, always have done physical work and I’m genetically predisposed to be a big hairy man. Agreed on the 10k calories! That’s funny stuff.
Hey Revolting Man I really enjoyed your video on why you think the 5.56 is the best for shtf. It was quite humorous at how passionate you were about the topic. "Im getting worked up..." got me in stitches and I feel you man! hahahaha Thank you for your wisdom on this. I replay it from time to time coz you explain it like we were having a real conversation. Cheers dude
This is the most well thought, and realistic "self contained" Minuteman load out I have come across yet. For the folks who think only light is right, you had better spend more time conditioning. Thanks for the great content, I'm a new sub.
Great kit T, ammo, water, food, and more ammo lol.. My kit contains allot of mags as well. People seem to think that somebody is going to magically re supply them on the worst day of their life.
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Ammo takes less space than loaded mags. Carry 2-4 mags, plus one, and extra "ammo" if need be. More than 4 mags is going to make you so large you will have a hard time getting through tight doors, brush and/or other restricted environs. If carrying extra "mags" on a pack, sure, but If I'm in a fire fight that long.......... I did something very wrong.
Great Video. Someone smarter than me said, "Be able to leave in 3 minutes and self sustain for 3 days". Looks like you got it covered. The poncho or a sil tarp would be a good add.
Or maybe a tarp that can double as hammock? You can set up a hammock anywhere with trees or even poles if your in a more urban area. And hammock can be light and keep you off the ground.
Love the Bic lighters. I'm an Eagle Scout and Fire Crafter. Fire by friction is a really cool thing to know how to do and I encourage folks to try it. Even though I am always the fire starter on any adventure we go on, I often use a Bic lighter once I have spent all the time prepping the fire. Many times I will do a flint and steel start just to make sure I can still do it but if we need a fire quick, Bic lighters are so handy, oh it's cold as Arctic Bic don't want to work, stick it in your armpit for 30 seconds or so and ta da it works just remember to prep your fire b4 lighting because depending on environment once you light the fire you won't be able to leave it until it is fairly self sustaining so do your firewood preps first. Tiny stuff first, little stuff, medium, then large. This is all dependent on your situation if you just need a little fire or a white man's fire, make sure you have your 'ammo' for the fire ready and in arms reach to keep your fire going. Have a way to put that fire out in a hurry as well. Fires can save lives but they will also give away your position. Everything is a trade off. Oh, and don't forget wet wipes and maybe some dry TP, you can mash a TP roll down pretty far and serve a group of people for a few days......long story short, don't get swamp ass!
This actually made me think about my load out, definitely gotta change some things. I actually don't have a gun of my own right now nor do I have plate carriers. I am definitely working on the gun thing though and hopefully a belt and plate carriers.
Former Army Infantry grunt / commander and combat veteran here. I like your mindset, attitude, prep and loadout. You've nailed the fundamentals of combat - i.e. you can't carry enough water, ammo, shit paper and dry socks (consider going with wool or a synthetic blend. Cotton keeps your feet cold when wet whereas wool and synthetic blends don't. And if you're going to have to hump it for several miles, use a combo of polypro and high end hiking socks. The friction and heat will build up between the polypro thin liner and the heavy duty hiking sock preventing most friction blisters as well as transferring moisture out of the boot). Most loadouts neglect sufficient water. You're the only one besides myself that I've seen outside the Special Forces that has included water on his primary loadout gear. We're set up almost identical. VERY WELL DONE!!! Yep, get a poncho. Lolo - you missed duct tape hombre. I've rerolled some OD green duct tape around a small sawed off pencil and it's slipped into the bottom of my dump pouch. One recommendation: please consider using a day and half pack that isn't fixed to your plate carrier. In order to get to your stowed gear in the pack you have to take off your armor. Here's why you want to be able to take off your pack - because you're likely going to want to include in your kit 2 - 3 IV bags and a couple bags of lactated ringers (blood expander) that you can access under fire - either for yourself or your buddy...especially since you likely won't have a dedicated medic with medical backup and evac capability. You can get this gear inexpensively online as well as the training knowledge if you don't have an EMT or Paramedic to advise and train with. Once you've obtained cover in the fight, without dropping your shield (i.e. removing your armor) conduct the battle drill of plugging the annoying holes in your body or in your buddy's perforated body. Learn to self-initiate an IV saline lock with both your dominant and non-dominant hands in order to keep yourself from bleeding out and so you can get your beastly self back into the fight once you've sufficiently plugged the holes. I spent my last two to three field years training and working with the Army Special Forces (we were a group of senior combat advisors so not a typical A Team configuration) and our team medic personally insisted we all learn this skill...we did and it paid off. Tension pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and bleeding out are the two primary battlefield killers - which you probably already know. If not, they are. I haven't yet seen your medical IFAK video, which I will, but I carry a needle decompression pen for the collapsed lung issue. If you don't have one or two, they're only 15 clams and they're easy to learn to use. Seriously, if you haven't learned to self-initiate an IV saline lock with an 18 guage needle, competent with both hands, please get up to speed on it. With your awesome killer / assault mindset you're likely going to need it, or your buddy who's crazy enough to follow you will. I carry an M14 DMR with an ACSS HUD DMR 4x14 scope, 7 round Remington 12 gauge combat shotgun and an M17 sidearm. I'm loaded up even heavier than you, but I specifically want to be able to reach out and put an adversary down hard at distances exceeding the reach of an AK or AR platform. I carry 10 mags of 20 rds each (7.62x51 / .308) on my immediately accessible loadout with at least enough backup ammo in my ruck for another complete loadout. I also carry 120 rds of assorted 12 gauge: slugs, buckshot, MPI (metal / materiel piercing incendiaries), Hydra and Hell Hound rounds (from War Wolf Ordnance) as well as flashbang rounds in case a buddy has been captured and requires extraction. Nothing beats a shotgun for close encounters, and nothing clears a room and creates instantaneous, overwhelming shock and awe like a blast of 5,600 degree / 1 million lumen dragon's breath combined with 00 buckshot and #2 buckshot coated in OC powder - ALL AT ONCE. It's lethal, blinding, deafening, burning and respiratorially incapacitating all at once. It truly is made for creating a special moment in hell. Short of fragging a room it's the best option to gain instantaneous, overwhelming dominance in close quarters. For a hard charging bear like you, you might enjoy the massive increase in firepower by carrying a small, sawed off double barrel shotgun in a sheath on your back or attached to the outside of your ruck exclusively loaded with Hell Hounds for room clearing. It's worth a thought. Because I'm a lone wolf right now I'm deficient in COMMO so I took note of your Kenwood TK 3400 and will look into it. If the balloon goes up and I survive for a while I'll likely end up linking-up with men like you (I won't be hunkering down or hiding either), so I should get the commo option squared away. Right now I just have two Motorollas with extra batteries stowed in my gear. Two other things you may wish to consider that's also on my to-do list: quality night vision (i.e. nothing less than a 14D PVS monacle) for quietly hunting adversaries subsonic / suppressed (I'm looking to get set up for this with 300 blackout); as well, a serious "gas mask" in the event contact is initiated upon you first by LEOs, or in case you want to incapacitate adversaries prior to an assault in closed spaces. A decent, cost effective option for this is the SGE 400/3 Infinity Gas Mask for $292.00. It's hydration compatible with your GI canteens. I didn't intend to write so much but I feel a strong kinship with your warrior's spirit and your willingness to boldly step into the storm. I hope to meet you in the field one day...lolo, without inadvertently shooting at each other. Long live the Republic. Sentinel
I love watching loadout vids, some constructive criticism I can offer from my time as an 8404 Corpsman; get those chemlights off your chest rig and into a pocket, they will break once you hit the deck a few times then you will be a nice target. My gunny would never allow them to be exposed. You need more tourniquets and roller gauze readily accessible or you, or your buddy are gonna die needlessly. You should consider what you are gonna wear and sleep in at night, sweaty clothes and no shelter will make you ache. Moto patches are cute but what blood type are you? What drug allergies do you have? And finally, consider balancing out your diet more, you will become vitamin deficient quicker under stress (think scurvy). A good way to combat that is vitamin enriched water supplements like MIO brand or powdered mixes. Beyond that its a good kit. Didnt see anything unnecessary or gearwhore-ish.
That nutrition was one thing I noticed was weak in his setup. Peanuts, most nuts are a good source of protein but not much else and the more protein you consume the more water you have to drink to digest it. The digestive system uses a lot of water to breakdown protein rich foods. Multi vitamins can be used as a daily boost to offset what's lost in the now very limited diet, like he said the militias aren't going to have much if any kind of supply chain to keep mre's coming.
Yeah, I tend to agree. His kit is decent, but lacking in a lot of ways. Hardly any medical at all, food in odd places, no extra clothing or something for shelter. The best thing about his rig is the amount of ammo he carries. That I completely agree with. But his rig just doesn't make logical sense in some ways.
You should make a video demonstrating basic combat drills (I.E run and gun, shoot/move/communicate, and room clearing). That way we can see you and your kit in action.
I'll tell you what Bear, that's one heavy loadout. I've been following you on RU-vid for almost two years, and I've been supporting you on Patreon for a little over a year. I'm really wondering if your still carrying all the same gear?? If you see this message, I would love it if you did an updated version of your minute man loadout. You know, now that we're actually facing Tyranny and stuff!!🤔🤜🤛💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
You're the first person I have seen go over their gear that has a survival kit on their battle belt. I do the same thing and recommend that those I interact with do too
Loaded mags are more mission effective than bullets in boxes This man has the right idea The only minuteman loadout I’ve seen on RU-vid that makes sense for its purpose. Personally, I wouldn’t attach the pack to my vest. As well as I’ve added or removed a few items in comparison to his loadout. However, he is absolutely correct in the amount of mags necessary to endure the firefight(s). Our counts are very similar. I want my ammo count to outlast the fight. Nothing worse than an empty firearm in a hostile environment. Stay strong and fight on Godspeed gentlemen
Extra ammo need not be in a box. 5.56 enjoys very effective and economical stripper clips, which can be used to reload mags in seconds but at a fraction of the weight.
Bear, you have quickly become one of my all time favorite channels here. My kit definitely still needs work, and I’ll be watching this video for a third time once I’m home so I can take some notes on what I need. Thank you for the great content!
@@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 man if you're fighting for more than 3 days then there's probably a dead guy laying around that doesn't need the calories he brought anymore.
I am an older man still willing but with limited ability to be front line defense. The Revolting Man and I are good friends and indeed he has a good channel. In his group I am the designated base security. Willing but with limited physical abilities. This September, 50 years ago, I joined the army and most of my time with the 75th Rangers. I must say much of our equipment, WWII and Korean vintage, compared to present day issue has greatly improved. Your minute man load out is quite impressive but much more than I could operate with. But you did generate my thoughts of reviewing all my SHTF equipment. RLTW
Great video, I've been waiting for sthtf for 20 years, now I'm not in good enough health to run around with the militia any more, but I can still drive and repair anything. I'll find someway to help. God Bless Brother, I hope we have a few hundred thousand guys like you when it all goes down. Oh 1 thing I think you could use is a small binocular.
Good video, thanks! You made me think about my load. I would add batteries, more food, and a cooking mode. You did show me that I have to reconfigure my load and make it more ready for immediate movement. I have all the gear, it's just not all put together right but isn't that the fun of it all, organize and re-organize. SemperFi!
I'm closer to 60 than 50. In my neighborhood, if TSHTF, one of my roles is that of 'overwatch', with my SA M21, (5) mags and kit.. My 782 neighborhood patrol gear has (6+1) AR mag's, (4) pistol mags, (2) canteens, (2) smoke grenades, radio and ESEE5. Buttpack has FA, poncho, and (3) extra AR mags. Kimber Pro Carry in M3 tanker shoulder holster.
You fucktards DO know that UN peacekeepers are regular army soldiers that are tasked with a peacekeeping mission? You DO know what the US military was supposed to do in the Balkans and Somalia? You want to shoot US, British, Dutch and German soldiers? I guess that makes you terrorists. But it's not that I expected anything else from you right wing prepping dumbtards. You right wingers are the same as the Islamists you pretend to fight.
Our loadout is very freaking close down to the no side plates, lol minus the cigars because I won't be celebrating until it is finished, the biggest difference though is I am using 30-06 instead of the 556. I know we've talked about that previously Yes its heavier however, I am able to do a bit more with it than the 556 and I swear by it, in my area I may need the extra knockdown power against a bear or mountain lion in the mix. I do carry a 556 drum mag loaded with 556 on the back of my day bag for sharing if need be in a condor pouch and a micro ar15 sbr also loaded with a drum mag(200 rounds of 556 total) ( that's purpose built a folder that breaks down small and comes up quick as a backup rifle, weights 2.8lbs unloaded almost all plastic and carbon fiber with two sight systems (sightmark green dot and a set of carbon fiber 45° offsets my total loadout weighs 45.5 lbs out the door with every thing. Its doable. I deliberately packed the extra rifle because of this reason, I run out of 30-06 after ive been out past expected time for resupply, or I have to arm someone else in the mix. Happens. Oh, and my pistol is a 1973 colt goldcup in 45acp not because the 1911 is the oldest main battle pistol, but solely because its a family thing. (I have two, ones well worn and has been passed down the other is a safe queen in the box to pass down after the shift. (3 mags and one home built drum magazine.) Because it can happen.
Or you could just go with a 762 rifle, carry more ammo and less weight with the same capabilities as carrying two separate rifles in two separate chamberings.........
Very nice! My only suggestion us with the tums. Plastic sack doesn't make them very silent and will make noise when you take it out. I use cotton balls. Makes it silent and can be reused for fire starter if needed. Great set up!
You need to field strip your MRE’s Queen of Battle. Also pick up some coin tissues and add them to your bag. They won’t take up much space but they’re awesome to have!
Former Navy corpsman here. This is my favorite video on RU-vid. And I’m including such favorites as Instant Karma, dogs running into patio doors, people slipping on ice and any music covers by Andie Case. And that’s saying something because she’s a looker-no offense Bear. I’m sure you’re pretty up close, too. Seriously, super awesome vid brother.
I couldn't imagine if one of my soldiers opened up a pouch on his fighting load and started snacking. The fighting load is for ammo, medical, commo, pyro, night vision and water. The sustainment pack (assault pack) is where we keep food.
It is what it is. Many of these dudes just want to play Army and never served. This guy seems alright , though he is no veteran. Atleast they are a prepared civilian brother. Let them be pretentious or LARPy , at least they aren't shitting on our flag while dying their hair purple.
Even infantry in the military rarely carry more than 210 rounds. The exception would be SAW gunners and guys knowing they are going to engage, otherwise it is too much to carry everyday.
You shouldn't HAVE to run three miles in a typical combat scenario. More sprinting than anything else. But it's a valid point nonetheless. Fight light is a philosophy I am 100% behind.
@@marcspade_pipes agreed. i want the minimum required for whatever i happen to be doing. Ounces add up quick. I also don't want to go into a situation ill prepared. Gotta find a realistic balance.
@@code9guy988 IMO all a "minute man" needs is primary, secondary, ammo, some water, and a small pack with more ammo, med kit, and a granola bar (some cozy items in case you're gone for 12 hrs or so.) You're not fighting the mongol hoard in the woods 10 miles away on foot by yourself; you're going to go try and save the day, extract a loved one from city in pandomium or whatever If we research civil wars or insurgency outbreaks around the world, you'll find running out into the forest with your family isnt a realistic or necessary idea. I dunno, just me.
Last thing maybe a small note book with each page that has a small drawing of your compass on it. When leaving your "base" if you will, look to the direction you are heading and draw an arrow facing it. Come up with some code for your base so that of your body is captured they cant just look at that and know where your "base" is. If you go far to the right write down an arrow. If you get lost use that to go back in your steps, remember what the area looks like. It will give you some idea of where you are at.
son of liberty, ain't no fortunate son, I'm 61 and a heart patient, but back in training, here in East Tenn. Just a word to encourage you and others. We do need the older guys and gals, a more steady and level head at our age. I may not hump a 1000 rounds on my back, but I'm building back up to the 420 round load. Happy prepping, and God Speed,,,, 🇺🇸 Semper Fi
Solid loadout. I'm with you, the only re-supply I have is me, and maybe what I can scrounge. You do need a poncho, maybe a woobie. Keep on rockin', and check six.
Thanks brother. Soooo many people wanna be the slick lo profile operator and don't realize how much gear they actually need. If its too heavy, get your ass to the gym. Didnt see a cleaning kit. You carry one?
@@ARXDMOS lol I'd rather pack a cleaning kit. Cleaning patches weigh almost nothing. The solvent, lube and patches could also serve as a great fire starting kit.
I am building my minuteman setup. And I truly love yours. Reminds me of a my Army days. Also so glad to hear you review Condor products. I purchased a drop down led holster and it is great. Was going to get more from them, now your review later. I am. Thank you for this excellent video
Hahaha... great video. I'm glad you preceded this video by telling us your a big dude. Cause I'm not.. I wish I could carry that amount of gear and still be highly mobile. My load out is allot lighter and streamlined. But I know my limitations and ability with my gear. And am comfortable with it. So thanks for carrying those 2 extra mags on your backpack. Cause us smaller dudes might need them 😂😁👍
"Have you ever been shot at and have no ammo?"... "Not me." Love it. Still appreciating the things and stuff that you share with us Bear Independent. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Ive never been in combat but my take on “you have too many mags” is as captian call said “better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it”
Being a smaller guy, I can't carry a rig near that large. I run a Steyr Aug, and I love the fact that the 42 round mags give me more capacity in 3 mags than 4 AR mags while still fitting in the same pouches with just a little more length. That's nine 42s vs twelve 30s, 378/360.
Nobody can carry all this effectively. Youd need to be in amazing shape/mechanized to carry 12 loaded magazines in your kit. Thats 18lbs of ammo, 4lbs water source, 1lb food, 2lb+ medical, 5lb carrier with 8-20lb plate set depending on brand and specs, 2lbs+ pistol ammo, weight of all molle pouches and belt, and atleast 10lbs of other miscellaneous stuff hes got strapped on there. Willing to super lowball the weight and say full kit is 55lbs. Oh, and your weapons, boots, helmet, and god forbid its cold/raining and youre wearing suitable clothes for field conditions. Its like swimming with a boat anchor
Just a suggestion... I carry a bore snake and a SMALL container of clp... When the shooting stops for a moment couple drops, couple tuggs, and I'm ready to fire again...
I'm new here but I found something cool as far as calories,caffeine & energy. However dorky jelly belly has energy beans that I found at CVS. I'm diabetic plus a caffeine fiend & they have potassium etc. Quick snack,energy boost,comfort fix and vitamins? Just am idea...they saved my butt at the gym one day
Taught me a lil something. I have all that stuff for the most part just in bags. Mainly get home bag and bug out bag. But never thought of a load vest. So looking for one now. Appreciate the video. Worth the half hour watch.
My two cents: Read "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx. Understanding how dictators think and operate can prevent a take over. Also read "The Art of War" by Sun Tsu. You'll learn the battle techniques taught at our Military Academies. I am a self supplied "Minuteman" The local Police Chief and County Sheriff know I would respond if called. Additionally my wife and I have food and water to survival for over a year.
My load out is similar with the exceptions of im 5'9' and only 200 pounds. i will add the anti acids. Thanks for the conformation brother.... God Bless
Looked like me on my first hiking trip which happened to be the Grand Canyon. Needless to say, after 11 years, I'm now a minimalist. The more you know the less you'll need.
Wow, that are really great capabilities you have there with your kit. Good for you that you are so big and strong and can handle the weight, i'm pretty skinny but atlethic and have to go with a much lighter setup, i really like how much water you have there, many don't realize how important water and food are until they need it.
Just finished up a 4 mile ruck 45 lbs on my condor MOPC (thank you for that bear) 40 lbs in my pack including the 15 lbs on my battle belt (insert I ife hand here)sweaty cold and motivated.
Literally all I needed to see was the Owl patch to get an idea of how your set up would be lol and it’s a very good one. Im slowly adding to mine/fiancées. I have my own but im getting one started for her as well so i havent been able to update my set up for a bit, but it’s enough to get us through at least a week-week and a half. Plus a separate 3 day bag in case we gotta bust a move in a pinch, but im mainly set up for bugging in since im in a major city and chaos would sure ensue...id like to stay out of sight and out of mind and wait in out for a few days. I have vacuum sealed rations and stiff out away, each one is a 3 day supply (9 bars). It’s not that appetizing but it’ll kep ya going. And by.BOB stuff is kinda lightweight since im in a densely populated area and id like to balance my stuff so i still have some mobility and not weighed down as much. Plus I have like 4 other people so the load would be split between us all having 3-6 day bags each. Unless my home was compromised im staying put. Im thinking more of like some kinda collapse though like stocks crashing or power grid going down. Sadly I can own a good amount of guns where I’m at even with a license because guns are scary and need to be banned in MA. But something is always better than nothing. Im not going to type out my whole gear list but it’s pretty sufficient. It’s not completed yet, but it’s enough where i can manage if I had to.
