Demonstrates how to waterproof a rucksack properly by using 2 wet weather bags (U.S. Army issued). #airborne #paratrooper #molle #rucksack #army #military
I don't know how all these videos don't have more views and likes, because they're all really well done. Also the end there brought back memories of a backpacking trip where we unexpectedly had to ford a river. Opposed to the various hard ways, I said we could probably just put our packs in trash bags and float them across, which worked fine.
Love the folding technique! You’d have to ensure u purchased a brand new sealed bag. Because most surplus bags have the appearance of a kaleidoscope, due to all the pin holes! Love the channel & content… especially as a civilian!! Thanks! 😁👍👍🇺🇸
Bought a waterproof duffle from a surplus store, and started looking into bag liners for my rucksack. Aside from the useful info to take from the video, I am reminded of how I really need to learn to swim with my legs as well as my arms... for some reason I can only swim with my arms, dragging my legs through the water lol.
When i was in the army, we didnt have this. What we did was cover the rucksack with our poncho in order to make it waterproof and float. I do not remember how we did that. Can you make a video about it?
Waterproof combat boots do exist but it is for winter use. Not for the summer. In the winter, you need to keep your feet dry to keep in the heat. I use the Garmont T-8 Extreme in the winter because they have 200g of Thinsulate and Gore-Tex in them. Bare in mind that they’re designed for regular winter use. Not like extreme cold weather situations. Waterproof socks also exist. I do not own a pair. I’ve seen some soldiers use them in the winter only. For the summer, you want a boot that breathes well to let out moisture. Same for socks. In the situation of crossing a body of water, you don’t have much of a choice to wet you boots and socks. I usually carry an extra pair of socks in my rucksack to change out my socks. The boots were still wet and the new set of socks a bit damp but it was better than completely drenched. All in all, use waterproof boots and socks in the winter ONLY ❄️ Use boots and socks that breathe in the summer (not waterproof) ☀️
@@happyjohn403 I was wearing socks right above the height of the boot. I usually wear boot high socks or mid calf high socks in the summer; not knee high. I only own 1 pair of knee high socks which I hardly ever wear. If I do wear them, it would only be in the winter. Regarding crossing a River wearing knee high socks, since I’m wearing trousers, it doesn’t make any difference. If you were in shorts, I think knee high socks would slow you down but not enough to make a significant difference. The main problem is that socks act like a sponge. The more fabric you have, the more water you absorb. Once out of the water, gravity will pull down the water into your boots which will increase the time it takes to dry.
@@pousinboots Thanks a lot. Another question. Do your feet and socks becomes stinky after wetting them by your crossing the body of water based in your experience?
