72 hour LBE_BOB Setup

This is a description of my 72 hour Load Bearing Equipment (LBE). I use this set up from day hikes, overnights, to 72 hours, depending on the configuration. I also use this LBE system for Civil Air Patrol ground team missions. I rarely use a backpack, because I find this LBE set up easier and more versatile. It weighs around 12lbs currently and when I attach my wool blanket the weigh is around 18lbs.
The current set up consists of: Military LC2 H Harness with padded web belt, butt pack, 2-1qt canteens, 1 with canteen cup and stove, 2-200 round SAW ammo pouches, and 1-M16 ammo pouch.

[@cthulhu6697]

Nice setup. Again, difference in what I'd carry but I have a similar harness that I call the "don't scare the people rig". For some reason, people seem to not be intimidated by revolvers and bolt actions. My belt on a similar rig carries a Ruger Security 6 .357 magnum with 6 HKS speed loaders ( all with 125 grain, regular white box Winchester JHP ammo ( same ammo, 6 rounds, in the gun ), and an old, WW2 bolt action rifle ( usually a Mosin Nagant or Springfield 1903 ) with 6 5 round stripper clips, plus a KA-BAR. Very nice when walking around the tons of woods and mountains around my house. Powerful and non-threatening to occasional hunters, fishermen, and hikers I sometimes come across ( I live very close to Great Smokies National park and Pisgah National Forest, so I've scared more than my share of father and son fishing trips, hiker groups, campers, etc....... while wearing my Spetsnaz Tactical Vest EMP in Russian Digital Flora camo, with a bunch of 30 round mags for my AKM, a pistol belt with a .45ACP Glock 21, extra mag pouches for everything, and so-on ). Our land ranges for miles of mountainous woods and I occasionally run into such people. I just tell them I'm hunting, even tho I'm under no obligation to explain myself on private land. What butt pack is that on your kit? I've rigged up something with a U.S.G.I sustainment pouch on top of back ( they hold a ton of stuff ), a Polish military bread bag or large gas mask bag, using military surplus GP straps on the sustainment pouch and using paracord to attach the roomy bread bag or gas mask bag to it, plus tabs for a Camel Back. Useful for when I don't feel like strapping on a full ruck

[@kurtbaier6122]

Liked it. ALICE is very versatile. I have 3 sets. Hiking or Camping rig brown, dominant Va mountains color. Tactical rigs: a brown season, and green season. We don’t get much snow. I run a single or double canteen if a near by water source may not be handy. I also will use a 2 and 1 quart canteen. If I bring a pack, it will have a hydration bladder. I spray painted my gear. I will be posting more vids soon.

[@leongaines]

Truly Great video, especially for a newbie like myself preparing my BOB. I purchased the ALICE pack and thought it's GREAT, but an over kill for day trips or a 72hr bag. This is a GREAT alternative to a backpack 72hr BOB . If I needed more gear I can still ad a small backpack. I see my options from ALICE for longer term to my 72hour choices. Once again, great video!!! LG

[@lowphoenix]

Another great vid man. Your vids on attaching molle straps and the MSS carrier helped me out greatly. Keep up the great work!

[@Skills2survive]

Thanks!

[@3charter]

Awesome setup! ★★★★★

[@WanderingBeast]

that LBE makes a great platform, your setup would make a great get home bag to keep in your truck

[@JimboJitsu]

nice, thanks for sharing!

[@Skills2survive]

Thanks. Sometimes I keep it in my vehicle, however I do have a small backpack in there.

[@Skills2survive]

@lowphoenix Thanks, I am glad it helped you out.

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 Yes they are in a good spot. I would keep in the molle pouches a survival kit and the other a first aid kit. Then in the butt pack put food and everything else you need.

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 Yes, the canteen cup can go on fire. I have used mine for years in the fire.

[@Skills2survive]

Thanks. Water purification is with the canteen in the form of purification tablets. No gun in this current configuration. Depends on what the usage if I carry a gun.

[@Skills2survive]

@leongaines Thanks for watching. I am glad it helped you.

[@Skills2survive]

They are designed for Gernades. One on each side of the pouch. Most people cut them off, somtimes I put paracord in there.

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 Yes the US Stainless Steel Canteen Cup can go on a fire. I use mine all the time and have for years.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

p/prev. post- you carry your blanket on bottom of buttpack - do the same to the top of it w/ poncho. also a utility pouch to side of the pack w/grommets, significant increase in cu. in. storage in the pack for more goodies. ( use 81mm mortar rd. transport tubes to stuff them in for watertight integrity & abrasion protection) - also an inflatable pillow is a lifesaver for comfort.

[@Skills2survive]

With that kit, I use iodine tabs or boil the water. My filter is in my Alice pack.

[@Skills2survive]

@rainmechanic Its called a "Casualty Blanket" also called an All weather blanket or All weather sports blanket. You can find them on the survival resources website.

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 I use Mres most of the time. I also pack some Granola bars and/or energy type bars for snacks and "quick grab" items if I am hungry on the trail or on a mission.

[@Skills2survive]

I got most of my equipment from military surplus stores. You can also find some good deals occassionally on ebay.

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 Ramen noodles are ok, but you have to be able to boil water for them and they dont offer much nutrition. They are better if you put other things in them and maybe for like a base camp type meal. As far as the Mres, I like the military version I think you get a little more in them, however the civilian ones are not bad either and they are sometimes cheaper.

[@Skills2survive]

I use several things. Iodine tablets, Katadyn Micropur tabs, my water filter, etc. I have bleach for the home use as another purification agent. However, I generally dont carry it in my kits.

[@Skills2survive]

@whatthehellman1 Survival Resources sells them, so does REI. Thanks for watching

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 You can attach a wool blanket to the bottom of the butt pack if you want. I usually put it through the straps of the harness sitting on top of the butt pack and attach it with belt keepers to keep the weight higher.

[@amrasurvivalchannel2708]

Good video great gear i think the lbe is a great way to add to your bob thanks for sharing always learning

[@Skills2survive]

+Amra survival Thanks for watching

[@TheWarhead3]

@charper3006 yes your vid helped me out with how to hook your suspenders up in the front i thought you had to get the m16 pouch to hook it up so thanks

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 Most of the time, I carry Mres. Unless I can boil water and then I will carry the backpacking freeze dried type foods.

[@Skills2survive]

They are for grenades. I usually dont put anything in them.

[@Skills2survive]

@TheRedHawk123 Thanks. I do need to add some maps of the area.

[@Skills2survive]

I dont think that CC Military has the belts and harness, however you can check. The prices will range from $15 for the belt, $8-12 for Harness, butt pack $10-15, m-16 pouches $2-5.00, SAW ammo pouches $5-15.

[@Skills2survive]

What about Hawk Mtn??? Send me a pm, not quite sure what you are wanting to know. Thanks for watching.

[@Skills2survive]

@Calbrazil2007 Yes I am a 1LT and the Emergency Services Officer for our squadron.

[@praharin]

You need more M67s then. Me too.

[@Tancrad]

very nice main butt pouch, ive been looking for a bigger one at army surplus stores up here in Canada, our butt packs are like half the size.

[@lpanneau]

good team The purification of water is short It is better to learn to make filters to purify water in nature

[@Skills2survive]

@TheFixedFiend I dont know why all the CAPS.... But yes you can wear it with the Alice pack on..

[@Skills2survive]

@djlolypop Yes it is, however you must have it approved by your Ground Team Leader for carry.

[@MrDoskilla]

thank you ..i am trying to do it on a budget

[@Skills2survive]

@djlolypop This set up probably around $100 or so WITHOUT the gear. Complete with gear you are looking at several hundred dollars. I have alot invested in my gear and I use it for different things, not just CAP. You can get a set up for much cheaper that will do the same thing though.

[@Skills2survive]

@nroc13 Mostly Mres depending on how long I will be gone.

[@rbarbour64]

If you need a 72 hr bag, chances are you will need to have a long term kit.

[@Skills2survive]

I do have a long term kit as well... Thanks for watching.

[@Skills2survive]

I dont know if there are any stores in MN. You will have to Google search or look in your phone book.

[@usmchs2993]

similar set up on my alice belt setup, but i have the Y harness. my 2 saw pouches, depending on the situation, will hold 5 AK mags or can use them for food ,etc..

[@Skills2survive]

@Tancrad check out ebay and other online military stores.

[@Whipstorm]

Cool setup, too chaotic for me, but Im ocd like that. Do you carry and filtration or purification for water?

[@Skills2survive]

@MobFrenziedHomicide For that set up, most of the time I carry purification tablets and I always have something to boil water for purification.

[@Skills2survive]

This is an old set up. You can find the Harness and unpadded pistol belt for around 15.00. The padded pistol belt is about 10-15 (I think) and the pouches and such are about 10-15 a piece. You can get a decent set up for about 40.00-50.00 minus gear.....

[@MrDoskilla]

i am trying to make a set up like that but with a added large drop leg panel for a molle sustainment pouch and 12 gauge 25 round shell holder and about how much would a set up like yours cost with the belt and suspenders and pouches only

[@sirjacobthe8]

where ia the gun and water purification, other wise great i rated it 5 stars

[@Skills2survive]

This setup weighed about 15-18lbs I believe. I have since changed some things and updated gear.

[@rainmechanic]

Whats the name brand of that Trauma Tarp? Calles? Cant seem to find that by searching..

[@djlolypop]

That survival knife and saw knife all in cap specs?

[@timgoins2848]

on your m 16 pouch it has two side snaps do you know what they are for ?

[@djlolypop]

How much do u think this all cost u I'm looking for a setup exactly like your for a Civil Air Patrol SARSEX

[@MrDoskilla]

how much does that setup wiegh?