Solo Overnight Ratnik Tent Shelter Wool Sleeping Bag, Plash Palatka, ALICE Pack

[@frommordorwithlove4844]

With skillful use by the military, it was a convenient item that protected the commander and soldier of the Red Army from bad weather, was also used for camouflage, transporting the wounded; a raincoat-tent, stuffed with straw or hay, made it possible to overcome water obstacles. For protection from the weather, the military used them as capes. When located on the ground, from several panels of raincoats, tents were built for the personnel of half of the rifle squad, they also used panels of raincoats for arranging awnings, canopies, sheltering huts, open trenches, covering the entrances to dugouts and huts. In addition, the cloths of the raincoats served as beddings and blankets

[@icestationzed9506]

Oh yeah, toss some of the area leaves on the Ratnik and it will disappear right there. Love the old stuff....Thanks. We care for you and the great work you do.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you so much! Cheers

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I really enjoy your videos, the way you do thing don't cost an arm and leg, there simple and well explained, thank you. JJ

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you! Appreciate it man. I feel the same way, gear shouldn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to have a good time in the woods.

[@OKBushcraft]

I like it even more now. Thanks Jess

[@brushbum7508]

Yippee I'm # 70. Good trip. I'm lookin forward to using my new shelter, thanks to YOU ! Happy Thanks Giving. TAKE CARE..

[@EnduranceRoom]

thats awesome! Have fun with it! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for watching! If you are interested in Ratnik gear, Gorka suits and plash palatkas, checkout www.RussianColdCamo.com They ship for free in the USA. They are expecting more Ratnik tents to be in stock January or February.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

another great video. Im always stoked when I see your videos post. Especially these shelter set ups. I get the impression that Plash Palatka is your all time favourite :)

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you James! Appreciate it. The plash really is awesome for something so simple as a square of canvas. Have a good one

[@frh-freerangehuman]

@@EnduranceRoom haha thats an awesome way to look at it.

[@martinjott1040]

The East German army winter uniform might be of interest for you. It's made of polycotton and can be worn over a wool jacket. Very warm and very old school. Awesome video of yours again.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Martin! Appreciate it. I do really like the East German gear. Every bit of it that I have seen so far has been very well made. Happy New Year!

[@martinjott1040]

@@EnduranceRoom Jess, I have had the assault pack for years and it was not before I saw your video about that I understood how to attach the Zeltbahn to it. Your minimalist approach is awesome. Keep on making those awesome videos. Happy New Year to you and everyone that loves bushcraft.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Now that is luxury accommodations. Looking forward to two together. I once had a pair of Korean war wool-lined cargo pants with suspenders man they were warm. Keep up the good work. Happy Thanksgiving to y'all.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Opal! appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving

[@tenhirankei]

@12:40 I do love me some deer meat! I've had it in the form of loin and steak, but my favorite is deer burger.

[@elduendeoscuro]

I liked the configuration. Since you are going to try Russian material, and I am also a big fan, I will tell you what I have tried that has convinced me: 1- Veshmeshok pak, wonderful WWII bacpack 2- Ratnik patrol backpack 25l, very good , reminds me of the French army F2 3- Russian Field Butt Pack from SSO, I had mounted it on the front of the patrol backpack (2) 4- Russian original Ratnik watch 6e4-1, I haven't taken it off since I bought it 5- Ratnik multitool 6e6, it's a monster, there is nothing like that, big ugly and indestructible

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you! Very cool. I have had my eye out on most of what you mentioned. The tool looks phenomenal. Just got a veshmeshok. Really cool bag. Light weight and storable to throw in a larger rucksack.

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thank you

[@alphapatriot8405]

Thnxs 4 sharing

[@alphabears6342]

I have the Ratnik and two plash palatka and two polish lavvu. I love surplus equipment and I love russian equipment. It rugged, though, cheap and just amazing. If you are in PA, maybe we could go camping together.

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Super Cool shelter Jesse !!!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Kris!! Appreciate man!

[@johnburgin7478]

No shortage of fuel for a fire . Enjoyed the video. Have a good one

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Brother. Yes, indeed, resources everywhere back there.

[@UrbanGrrl69]

The Gorka suit is nice. Think two ratniks will be amazing!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks! The gorka is my favorite clothes for the woods hands down.

[@boomshanka8743]

I will be getting at least one ratnik shelter when they come into stock, they look really good. I want to get a Gorka-3 suit from them too. They look like a great company.

[@herbsmith6871]

Very cool 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you my friend!

[@jamesdean9354]

just in time for another great one :)

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks James!

[@journeyman7189]

Cool night out Jess. Those tie out placements worked out awesome. Definitely something to put on the list. Thanks Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Nate! Yes indeed. I think it is really solid kit.

[@alanrice39]

Great video, I have that same sleeping bag. Vintage gear rocks. Alan Rice.

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Good video very interesting.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you, Thaddeus. Appreciate it

[@ActionMattGreen]

I love the enjoyment you are getting from this whole experience. Good on you friend and I hope you keep having great adventures.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you much! All the best to you as well. cheers

[@ActionMattGreen]

@@EnduranceRoom Thank you so much. I am digging all the new info since finding your channel n

[@TheScoundrel70]

Hey Jess, I got one for your Ratnik options. Set it up in the normal a-frame config using the two halves. Now, using the pole sleeves from one shelter half, cut a stick about 3" longer than the span between the pole sleeves and fit the ends into the sleeves so that it is slightly flexed, making the shelter halves taught . It makes for a very strong ridge pole, and really helps with snow loading and to help the shelter keep its shape in strong winds or heavy rain. Plus, now you have a full length gear rail to hang things inside. In my trials, it made a big difference in keeping the shelter firm and semi rigid.im sure this trick would work for other configurations too. Great to see it getting some love!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice, Sean! That sounds like a great idea. Will keep it in mind for whenever I source a second ratnik.

[@TheScoundrel70]

Endurance Room Bushcraft and Survival , it works well. I'm sure there are single half shelter configs that it would be beneficial to use. Looking forward to seeing more ratnikgami!

[@charleswalter2902]

Hey, you wanna make a wool sleeping bag, here's how I did it. First get a really good blanket-- 4 lbs. at least. Then order some blanket pins from Amazon. These are nothing more than huge safety pins. The cowboys used em to make bedrolls. Bingo, you've got a sleeping bag. Remove the pins & you've got a blanket. Put em back in & you've got a bag. How about a wool blanket, plash palatka combo bag? I'll bet that would be really warm.

[@trollmcclure1884]

Absolutely. Or a bedroll with a mylar survival blanket as the third outer layer. Easy to clean. I use to have soot, ash and dirt on everything.

[@c_branco]

Great looking setup! Thanks for introducing me to the Ratnik, thinking of getting one myself ! Keep the videos coming!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you! I really like them. Very well thought out gear. I just heard that Russian Cold Camo should have more January or February.

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Cool set up mate! I need to get a Gorka eventually...

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother! I really enjoy mine. Super well made. If I had one choice for an outer shell for a lengthy stay in the woods, I would grab the gorka every time.

[@OKBushcraft]

I was pretty well convinced I wanted a Gorka and between Jess and a friend of mine they convinced me to get one. Now I have 2. Be sure to get a Bars or a SPOSN, I have a Bars 4, should have the 3 but got sent the wrong one. Also have a no name. It's less quality. Now I'm going to go ahead and get the Bars 3 I ordered. You will not regret getting it, just that you waited.

[@jamessix60]

I thought the bag would be a little tight fit you.😉 Glad you like. Also glad it's got a good home Really nice video as well.

[@EnduranceRoom]

I really like it. The bag is snug but the bivvy is perfect. I think I can run the wool inside my field bag with the bivvy for 3 layers. Super cool. thanks again brother

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

Another great one! I hope your other half is good. Haven't seen her in a while

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you! She is good, just been a lot going on. Appreciate it.

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

@@EnduranceRoom Cool, had any more strange experiences?

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@dontfearthereaper9528 man, when I went into the tent, my fire had burned down and I closed it up and started editing video that I had shot from the day and something tapped on the tent wall right by my head. At first I thought it was just a stick dropping on the wall, but then it happened again at the same spot 3 more times. As it was happening, I felt this pressure. I got up, slipped out of the tent. I saw this shadow, but when I shined my head lamp on it, just a large tree. Didn't see or hear anything else. Built the fire back up and just listened for awhile. I told Katherine about it and she mentioned Stick Indians. Kind of like a werewolf, half man, half wolf, except spirit of a man mixed with a tree. She said they were the ghosts of bad hunters or village outcasts, restless souls. Strange indeed.

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

@@EnduranceRoom dude that is crazy! Ive never heard of stick Indians. But i have studied cryptids,read thousands of reports. That pressure you refer to has me curious. Is it mental? I have had some strange occurrences but never anything tangible. Honestly I'm good with that. I spent a couple of years in bush craft rehab trying to get back that innocence of the woods but you just can't unlearn what you already know. Couple of close friends have confided in me. I didn't like what they had to say but I know it was the truth. I believe they know exactly what our intentions are and they know you Jess, just want your space.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@dontfearthereaper9528 It is not easy. After having something like this happen, its always gonna be there in the back of your mind to some degree or another. I focus on what I am doing, but I am also paying attention to the environment and my gut. As for the pressure/feeling, I would liken it to magnets pushing against each other. Sometimes its more subtle, other times its quite aggressive, pushing out fear and anxiety with no other stimulus to cause it. Ever had the feeling you were being watched, only to turn and see someone staring? That is it, only there seems to be a certain intent coupled with it and much more intense.

[@kentuckyburbon1777]

@2:52 ! !! I’ve been debating getting a Korean war era cotton bivvy ! It says water resistant 🤔 It would be to use with my British military arctic bag -…can’t get myself to pay overseas shipping… Surplus store also has a WW2 wool mummy bag …would be lighter and more low profile 🤔

[@EnduranceRoom]

I like both the bivvy and the bag very much. The wool is a bit tight on me, I am 6’2. The bivvy is longer and more roomy. It is excellent. Water resistant, but it breathes, unlike any waterproof bivvys. You could run anything you wanted inside, woobie and a summer weight bag, wool blanket etc

[@kentuckyburbon1777]

@@EnduranceRoom thanks for the info and the quick reply!! - Happy New Year! 🎆

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@kentuckyburbon1777 Happy New Year!

[@jasonkaiser6084]

I looked up Russian Cold Camo because you mentioned the were in the USA and was surprised to see they are right next door In Wisconsin. I was specifically interested to see what they had for cold weather gear and the 8 Layer VKPO looks like it would be great for hunting or putting in your car for just in case winter situations.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes indeed. Very interesting layered system it is. Even the fleece thermals look good. Hope to check some of it out in the future. It would be perfect for upstate NY winters.

[@neeleyfolk]

Nice set up. Went to their site, wanted a hat but head was too big for one & one sold out. I'll keep checking in.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yeah, seems like it is hit or miss on some of the stuff. I heard its been crazy with overseas shipping this year though, so probably a little hard keeping inventory up.

[@neeleyfolk]

@@EnduranceRoom I'm sure it is these days, I'll keep checking, good prices & shipping. It's a spring/summer hat anyways.

[@albertlevy3721]

Cool kit. I noticed the ducktape on the inside did you already poke hole in it.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks! no, it is actually quite solid. I believe that may have been the reinforcements for inserting poles for shelter building. That was the dark spot on the interior of the shelter wall in the morning on the video.

[@albertlevy3721]

@@EnduranceRoom that makes sense. I used extra pairs of socks on the poles. But it works.

[@manuelacevedo5796]

Good to see you up and about,,,,live that gear hope I can get one wend the have more in stock. The need to stock up if your going to reveal,,,there get bro keep up the good work. Soon I'll see you doing a over nigther with the corporal,,,🇵🇷🇺🇸👍that will be out standing,like the corporal will say.. .ok bro I'll be keeping looking for your new post Peace's BRO...

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother! That would be pretty rad. I just heard they should have more in January or February. Overseas shipping takes a little more time than usual these days. cheers bro

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Excited to see some reviews from you about a good source for the Russian gear that's close to home for purchase. Looking at there website you understand that they are out to keep there customers happy. What did you do for conduction overnight?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks, Scott! I used an insulated Klymit sleeping pad Katherine picked up for me. It fits me well and is quite nice.

[@badgersurvival04]

Great vid! But what was the sound at 10:29?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! It was a jet and a plane at the same time

[@cheeseburgerwalrus499]

The fact that you can get a flame off a ferro rod on first strike so easily tells me that I have much to learn.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Its all in the prep. Tinder selection and processing, then fire lay or how you organize the sticks.

[@spider5001]

Man you’re spoiling us with all these videos. Another awesome video. That’s really cool Korean era gear. I believe their BDU’s were wool then? Did the ratnik get any ashes on it?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Shoot em when I can. I believe the bdus were wool. The ratnik did get a few ashes on it but nothing major and no issues.

[@williamwelsh5855]

I am 5'7" 165lbs and I have enough room in the bivy to put a thin blanket around my feet between the bag and the bivy

[@EnduranceRoom]

Interesting. I slept in the bag with my head out. The bivvy I have is a good bit longer than the bag, and I am able fully enclose in it.

[@williamwelsh5855]

@@EnduranceRoom I also use the wool bag as a liner in my U.S. intermediate bag. Very nice!!

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@williamwelsh5855 Nice! What are the winters like where you are at, William?

[@williamwelsh5855]

@@EnduranceRoom It's probably similar to your area, north edge of the Ozarks

[@timothygourley5690]

What make is the wool sleeping bag

[@EnduranceRoom]

Korean War era USGI

[@joelareddola4946]

Jess just what I needed after hard day of work. Love the video. Is this your land in NY or your in PA?

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Joe! PA, but we are working on getting a spot in NY. Found a place, just gotta make it official. Fingers crossed!

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍

[@kolutavitaminy4]

Greetings. What kind of backpack do you have? 

[@FlippyHambone]

I just ordered a medium Alice Pack last week. I still have my ILBE but now only use it for bivouacking/camping vice hiking; 75 liters is overkill (it's a tank/Cadillac, though). I know it's been a crazy year but were you able to attend any additional Pathfinder School courses?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice, I really dig ALICE. I know what you mean about the overkill too. I have a few packs that don’t get much action as they are just too much for most of my trips. No new Pathfinder courses as of yet. Would like to of things line up.

[@tenhirankei]

The only problem I have with their website is the lack of showing how much their gear weighs. I know the Ratnik is about 2 and 1/2 lbs. because you told us that in another video, but that's all.

[@EnduranceRoom]

What gear was it that you had questions about weight?

[@tenhirankei]

@@EnduranceRoom Every sleeping bag, backpack, tent, tarp and other shelters they had listed. I don't have anything definite in mind, as I got "scared off" by their prices. Part of accepting that is knowing how much an item contributes to the total weight of the pack on your back. High quality construction that provides long lasting gear at a lower weight demands a higher price tag, of course. I had only watched one of your videos two days ago out of an interest in the Russian gear. I'd call myself more of a hobbyist than enthusiast about camping at my age.

[@mr.wildernessoutdoors1281]

I’m 6’2” 230 no way I can fit in my usgi wool sleeping bag but the bibi lots of room don’t Quite understand why there is such a difference between the two would be nice to be able to use

[@EnduranceRoom]

yes, huge difference between the two. I had the bag up to my shoulders, but no way was I getting it zipped. The bivvy is great though. Just ran it with a sleeping pad inside the bivvy, with a green field bag and a woobie. Made a really good system.

[@johnreed6856]

Yep still out of stock as well as the Gorka suits...

[@EnduranceRoom]

they should have more in January or February. Shipping has been a disaster this year, overseas especially

[@tramontane3239]

I saw one of those sleeping bags and it was way small so i passed on purchase. Well to do that you team up with that supplier.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yeah, the bag is pretty snug. The bivvy is nice. I used it again last night with my sleeping pad inside of it. Pretty happy with the bivvy. The supplier does seem like a good fit as well. thanks

[@varnellhopkinsiii6863]

Given all of what's going on today, I wish I'd seen this video sooner.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Crazy times...

[@varnellhopkinsiii6863]

@@EnduranceRoom sadly so. Some good American businesses are going to suffer because of the virtue signaling.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@varnellhopkinsiii6863 Yes indeed. It is even worse than that i am afraid. Checkout projectgrayman channel.

[@ArthurJorgeBushcraft]

Hello greetings fron Brazil. Onde more subscribe

[@borntoolate1282]

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