Green Beret's Winter Gear Recommendations | Gray Bearded Green Beret

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

You can download the full gear list with links here: graybeardedgreenberet.com/email-landing-winter-gear-list-2021/

[@JoseEstrada-hq2fo]

Ok, followed link and it doesn't allow me to enter name and email.... no empty spaces.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

@@JoseEstrada-hq2fo Please clear all of your cache, try a different browser, or an incognito browser. Some browsers and/or devices have issues with the form, especially if they are not updated, or older.

[@jimbremner7660]

Thx love the channel keep up the great work

[@zaynevanday142]

Holy crappy look at the size of those matches ! I thought the flame throwers we had in the army were awesome they burn under water !

[@tollan23]

The link is broken. Getting a 404 on multiple browsers.

[@andymatney9991]

lol. I love that you keep the mess ups in the video. Very entertaining and awesome work on explaining your kit, very logical approach.

[@MH2ga.12]

Just in time for spring

[@Taco577]

I know 😂😩

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Plenty of time to prepare for next winter. It will be here again. Still going where I am

[@Taco577]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret sounds good. 👍

[@MH2ga.12]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Just joshin ya. I was in 8" of snow this time last year.

[@ScottOut-n-About]

Left my yak traks behind when I went into the woods the other day. Normally I’d have worn snowshoes but the trail was well established and packed down so I left them behind as well and I remember thinking “I should probably be wearing some yak traks” but never took the time to put them on. I was pulling a jet sled behind me with a chainsaw, gas can, and two axes and slipped on an icy patch and landed with the full force of my weight on the side of the jet sled. Thankfully all my tools had a sheath of some sort so no major cuts but i did manage to break a rib. That likely wouldn’t have happened if I had been wearing the yak traks or snowshoes. I was reminded the hard way that a little situational awareness and taking the time to gear up for the conditions goes a long way toward keeping you safe and healthy. Lesson learned!

[@Cormac2023]

I respect a guy with a humble attitude and a good sense of humor. We just can't take ourselves too seriously, because we're only human. Very informative video, by the way. I'm going to watch it again and jot down some notes.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

What else would we be but human? Is there some standard scale of reference out there somewhere, with degrees that puts us at only human? Compared to what? Abalone? MacBooks? Earthquakes? Moose? Boetes void? Lot’s of icecream?

[@Cormac2023]

@@whynottalklikeapirat, is there a relevant reason you're addressing my 2 year old comment, or are you just bored?

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@Cormac2023 Hmm … are those the only two options available? 🤔🧐

[@Cormac2023]

@@whynottalklikeapirat, I have a more relevent question: why, in your mind is your question relevant?

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@Cormac2023 It’s potentially a good question - yet you yourself have not actually established the advertised relevance. Since you have avoided answering any of my questions a further question somewhat arises as to why I should care to answer yours? I also wonder why, if two years is a questionably long time for you on the timeless internet, you suddenly invest so much and yet so little here, unless in fact YOU are the bored one 😄

[@RealBrianBryant]

I take my Fat wood and break it down to the size of a pencil. I have an old wall mounted pencil sharpener and I will use it to shave the fat wood down to get shavings for fire starter. Vacuum seal it and throw it in my fire kit for emergencies.

[@redapple3256]

Never thought to use a pencil sharpener. Great idea

[@thomasmusso1147]

Pencil Sharpeners work very well. They take up no space at all and any twig is a potential victim.

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

Smoothin’ it. Good job!

[@nmelkhunter1]

Ingenious! 👍

[@larrykemp94]

I love the way you explain why you made the choices you did, most other KZbins don’t explain their gear decisions properly

[@daveagar5594]

Keeping the bloopers in is such an advantage. A real guy who f"s up occasionally.

[@redapple3256]

Love your videos. Would really like to see a video discussing bugging out as a family with children. It’s really hard to find content on this that is helpful and not just pointing out all of the challenges of “bugging out” with young children. Your style of teaching and sharing information is so effective. Would love to hear your thoughts on the topic.

[@thebrutonfamily4231]

Yes this would be awesome

[@JohnMuise]

I recommend condoms/abortion.

[@chriskourliourod1651]

@@JohnMuise Leave out the murder option! What kind of person are you?! That's beyond disgusting.

[@JOHNFMKN]

Good idea to keep the Sawyer water filter near your body in cold conditions, if it freezes it can compromise the integrity of the filter.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I don't use or recommend filters in the winter

[@MobileAura]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret I personally don’t recommend filters that are sub reverse osmosis for any uses other than life or death. The chance to encounter polluted water is incredibly high, regardless of if they filter down to .1 microns and kills most virus/bacteria, the heavy metals/hexavalents are much more of a concern. Having a Sawyer or 5 is crucial for sure but only on SHTF or life or death. That frozen lake water could have gotten toxic waste dumped into it, it’s not “fresh” in any sense.

[@nakinipeace]

Will the geopress not work in winter? Can you please elaborate on why you don’t recommend filters? Thanks! I’m learning so much from your work here!! 🌲🌳

[@kimlovinagoodfind1510]

Thanks for leaving in the blooper outtakes. It's good to see that even great men have small flaws especially when it's cold weather brain freeze. I laughed so hard at the chapstick application. Love the sense of humor. Thanks for all your hard work on these videos. God bless!

[@Shakashack2022]

Love the b/w bloopers.😄 Great editing & content!

[@eddiemason4316]

My grandfather just turned 94 years old and he's told me stories of when he was a kid in the 30's how the adults would go out on the river and cut ice so the ferry could cross. He said nothing pissed a man off more then when they lost a axe when chopping through the ice and it slipping out of their hands and into the depths of the river never to be seen again.

[@ODXT]

Great video as always. Thanks for mentioning the chapstick because it's the kind of thing one could overlook, not thinking it's too important and then be regretting it every miserable minute. Edit: I guess you can tell what I forgot once.

[@BigWiesell]

Kinda gross, but earwax can be a substitute.

[@GAUROCH2]

...and it's good to protect your blades!

[@chased4333]

It’s 10:45 pm.... it was satisfying watching a bearded green beret slapping on some chapstick. Bought some mini infernos I saw on your kit awhile back... works freakin awsome one hit with the fero rod and it lights up every time.

[@Macovic]

In winter I tend to switch up axe size, from folding saw, large knife or hatchet to a real axe. And I tend to switch to knives with hidden tangs from full broad tangs to loose less heat using them barehanded. I also tend to switch to a larger saw. Also sweather gets thicker and double bd so on. Boots geta bigger, socka geta bigger. Most things gets bigger.

[@jl8628]

I work on a SAR team in northern Montana. I wish more people would watch your videos.

[@titanpreparedness]

Awesome gear picks. Always recommend keeping that winter gear until full summer gets here. Those cold snaps come out of nowhere

[@jakewalden771]

Total flex with the lip balm!

[@1cleblanc]

The corkscrews on your "Swiss Army" knife is great for prying rope knots apart!

[@glorybound7599]

Lent from the dryer in a ziplock bag is a great source of tender.

[@sethwashburn8368]

Another cold weather staple item are Fox River Polypropylene sock liners.

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Haven't watched a lot of videos lately. Glad you are well, and still doing your thing. S.F. Have fun keeping your skills sharp. Stay strong my brother.

[@tramontane3239]

I would add a small hand size whisp broom to keep snow off clothes and gear for staying dry. Small one fits in a pocket easy accessable, otherwise every time snow is brushed off clothes it gets gloves wet. Especially useful while navigating and falling down and tree limb dumps snow are a given time and time again. Always a critical moment for winter camp is what is my situation at night fall....am I dry.

[@robbabcock_]

Great stuff! I like the "kit" approach of having specific kinds of gear all grouped together for organization.

[@russellmartin4002]

hahahaha - the lip balm application and lapel pop had me. very good

[@Levi_Allen]

That explains why my lighter wouldn’t start in -30 haha. Great video. Those matches look great too

[@pl7868]

keep ur bic an ur nuts together in the north

[@95manneya]

Never seen a video with no thumbs down 👎 before . What a positive audience you have!

[@shawnr771]

There was one idiot when I got here.

[@GAUROCH2]

...the idiots were all on holidays!!!

[@dukeeod1650]

putting the lip balm on was priceless. Awesome videos.

[@davidb9323]

Last survival video I watched and all the exotac items were sold out. I finally found a match to keep my cigar lit! I think I edited this as many times as you had bloopers

[@markusschaffer9712]

"I can't even insult myself right now...." O Lord,how I laughed. Great additions for a winter bug out bag. Larger ferro rod is a great idea. Tough to use a small one when you have to wear gloves,to keep your hands functional.

[@mackgmoney1515]

Thank you for showing us the proper way to apply burts in a tacticold environment!!!!

[@JohnSmith-bh8um]

If you dont have fat wood. Collect your dryer lent and keep it dry. I use a watertight prescription bottle. It worked for me.

[@ann-marierigby5967]

Love the included "out takes" ...... lol! Shows you are as human as the rest of us!

[@JesusSaveMe333]

HAHAHA!!!! The duck lips with the lip balm made me wonder if he was about to unleash a comedy bit! Haha

[@nicholaspapoulias9280]

Great episode!

[@Allofthemonkeys]

I love your mega match. I add a couple of strike anywhere into to bundle to make it easier to light.

[@johnmbrown6627]

Might I add 2 recommendations? Look for "Ice Trekkers" to replace the YakTrax. I've used them for several years now, more aggressive treads. Second is the Adventure Medical Heat Sheet, the 2 person size in place of the Mylar space blankets. Much harder to rip, I have at least one in every type of kit. I climbed My Marcy in 2011 and wound up doing an overnight wrapped in one. Worked very well. Just some suggestions, stay warm

[@PapajosTraders]

Been using the "Hillsounds" for a few years. They are awesome and keep me upright when others are flailing around on their backs like demented turtles.......

[@gnarly3000]

Love your videos. You keep things simple and straight forward. No nonsense other than good humor. 😃

[@tokyo8236]

I'm off camping in Scotland next month and i'm going to add sone kerosene fire starters to my fire kit. Cheap and easy to light. Have been using them to light an incinerator so imsgine theyll work brillently to light a campfire.

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

How long do they Last and how many can you carry??? I would love to go to Scotland. Be safe and enjoy.

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

I asked prior to watching. I make my fire starters. Hmmmm because I’m going to be homeless soon. 😻😹😹

[@jamescrowe7892]

Lucky you. Enjoy.

[@jackmcdonnell8419]

Always wanted to camp in Scotland. Have fun!

[@tokyo8236]

@@TSWARD-xb9rk i buy them in a block the size of a4 paper. Very lightweight so cohld easily carry the entire block or break bits off. A small block about 1inch by 1inch will burn for approximately one to two minutes.

[@TheOctapodi]

Lip balm application was hilarious.

[@shawnr771]

Excellent content and solid gear recommendations. After living through the Texas Deep Freeze yall can keep that cold stuff. The sun is out. The humidity is up. Thunderstorms and potential severe weather forecast for North Texas. Pantry is stocked, Generator is setup for running the freezer just in case. Have plenty of charcoal and cooking wood. If the power goes out I am going to smoke a Pork Loin.

[@jamescrowe7892]

You stock your panties?

[@shawnr771]

@@jamescrowe7892 oops. Dang auto correct.

[@7331MC]

@@jamescrowe7892 Why not in the panties? Keeps it accessible.

[@DansEarway]

When you live north of the 45th parallel where preparation for isolation is your reality these measures are simply prudent.

[@dangraham9590]

Second video into this channel on a long rabbit hole of survival and the lip balm/lighter necklace did it. About spit my beer out at the acting. Subbed.

[@benrusnak2077]

Watchin this before bed, you know what they say, early to bed early to rise makes my girlfriend go with other guys

[@GAUROCH2]

... sh*t! It's 5 am, I had my coffee and cooked food for the dog... and I am watching / learning from Joshua's knowledge... and I did not checked the girlfriend! Well, what will be... will be! Thanks Joshua for sharing your knowledge. You definetly are a trustworthy person and source of knowledge. There are too many dangerous "outdoors gurus" out there... I guess most of them (judging by their phisic appearance) never got out of the sofa (or if they did, they would not manage to crawl back). They difuse false ideas and working methods that may put a person's life in danger. Last year I was in a small outdoor meeting and there was a group of 2 greenhorns that stated "... oh, we've watched a lot of outdoor videos..." Well, not only I had to light their fire but, during the rainy night they had to evacuate their tent (ground protected and double ceiling) as it became flooded. A small detail: I made my small diamond shelter with my oil cloth, put a few branches to better close the entrance... and not a single drop of water felt on me! Obviously they are watching the wrong videos...!

[@codymarkley8372]

@@GAUROCH2 who are these false gurus, why hide information that may save lives.

[@davidcarothers3311]

@@GAUROCH2 Morton Siglio said that Molly is sneezing in his navel!!

[@mathewfigueroa8]

I came to this video just to like this comment

[@djocharablaikan8601]

bruh 😂👌🏻

[@jouzel8951]

"I can't even insult myself right now!" LOL

[@joshuahuman8442]

I lol’d too when he said that.

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

@nick sweeney 👍👍👍

[@johnburgin7478]

You call it a large match , I call it a small flare . Thanks for sharing

[@anvilranch1888]

The snow shovel you have is a good one, great for avalanche rescue since you can turn it into a hoe. I use a Black Diamond "Deploy" as it collapses down very small. If you want to DIY an ice chipper, a 3' long 1/2" steel nipple works great. You weld a chisel point on one end. Leave the thread on the other. Weld a 1/2" pipe coupler to a piece of 1" EMT that's about 6" shorter overall than your pipe with the chisel end. To use it, screw the pipe nipple into the EMT. When you're done, unscrew it, flip the EMT over, insert the pipe nipple into and screw it into the back side of the couple. Now your chipper is 1/2 its assembled length. Drill the EMT on the end opposite of the coupler for a lanyard loop that's long enough to tie off to yourself when you're using it so you don't lose it down the hole.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Your in the park? Aw dude,🙂 you're still my hero.

[@sniper12121991]

Josh I love your sense of humor! Thank you for all the good information!

[@rachealstinnett5829]

Mt man here good advice from this man 👍👍

[@travisodr6393]

thanks again for taking the time to put out another informative video.

[@mackgmoney1515]

Head smack!!!! The pre-shaved fatwood...brilliant sir!

[@coreberry]

Thanks for the wisdom sir...I appreciate the knowledge for winter survival.

[@anvilranch1888]

I think YT deleted my comment because I included a link. Does it work that way? I dunno'. Anyway, look into the Kathoola Microspikes instead of the Yaktraks. Very durable and makes a big difference in snow & ice. We use them here all the time and they're a lifesaver.

[@shawnr771]

Happens to me sometimes when I try to post from my phone.

[@1985daddyd]

Thanks

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Sir, you rock. Thank you for your efforts

[@robertmiller9142]

I like the winter dump you did but I was wondering if you have ever heard of a super shelter using just four up right poles and 8 stakes and paracord around it to put your tarp over and the front panel of clear plastic and the stakes for holding the upright poles in place while inside?

[@tk00903]

Blooper reel, Alright!!!👍

[@fist_bump]

You’re hilarious when you’re cold. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@bobinmontana777]

Lots of good stuff. I would caution however, the stainless water bottle if filled presents a problem in freezing conditions. On the plus side, if water is heated in it they make a great hot water bottle in the sleeping bag. Weight surely increases in a winter pack.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I teach that the bottle gets heated up and kept on the blanket or sleeping bag for warmth and so that it’s thawed and ready in the morning. If not the kid has to be left off

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work! Much love from Switzerland

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

For survival situation definitely learn how to make snow shoes ,as walking 1 mile in 5 inch snow is equivalent to walking almost 4 miles

[@livetosurvive4558]

I would like to see a quick tab on the I.F.A.K.! Live to Survive!

[@davidb9323]

Rip away would be nice

[@djzrobzombie2813]

No dislikes on this video that's rare on youtube 👌😎🤙 RANGERS lead the way...... All the way 😎🤙

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Give it a few minutes, my haters are eating dinner 😂

[@GAUROCH2]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Mr. Joshua: you have no haters, just pityful creatures green of envy!... after all, deep inside, they know that you are the best, right?

[@GAUROCH2]

Oh, that symbol dagling down is a dislike!... I thought it was a survey on impotence!!!

[@tomritter493]

Great loadout brother beats our old loadout lol

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my outdoors friend, a big thank you for sharing this very informative video. You are certainly very organized. All the best to you. Stay healthy out there. 🤗

[@q3dm17]

That lip balm application shot though :D

[@campingalan]

Hi Josh...this is a great video! Thank you very much for sharing your tips! I live in the higher elevations of the San Juan Mountains of Colorado down by Ouray/Silverton/Telluride. One could argue that even in the summer here, at night, you are approaching deadly temps and such. The terrain is treacherously steep (due to avalanche danger in the winter) and the snow can really be deep. So, I've set our get away areas more over in the high mountain desert of UT. The temps are still cold at night, but we won't be wasting efforts to move through 5 feet of snow. This video is a good reminder that I REALLY need to make a pulk sled!! Have a great weekend! DOL

[@SA-dx5sx]

I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the Australian backpack bed used by a lot of the Australian SAS.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

I also carry the Woodcraft Pack axe with The 18 inch handle 👍

[@williamtucker8888]

the dry humor is great, add more.

[@michaeljones5395]

Great video! Love the out takes! Too funny! Keep 'em coming as you can.

[@herbsmith6871]

Good stuff Josh 🤠

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

I figured you'd built that picnic table with an axe and carving knife, put it together with pegs and cattail fiber bindings out in the woods... ; )

[@geoffreycotter]

great info.thank you.always enjoy your sessions

[@ArmstrongSurvival]

Great kit run down. Love the added bloopers. Gotta keep those lips supple LOL

[@richardcanfield2741]

Much thanx for the vid. Lovin’em I like the way the yous put in the bloopers.

[@johnwilliams8654]

Love that marlin spike. would like to get one.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Agreed, we are working on getting some for my website but it takes a bit of time to get set up.

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

love that jacket! what is it?

[@yancyfriend8954]

It would suck carrying all that around,I live outside in Michigan,winter homeless and I carry a lot less,all I can say is Cabela's down pants and coat and wool,wool,wool,did I mention WOOL!!!and lacrosse 4000 boots and wool😁socks.it was -17 last night I was cozy probably -25 wind chill.those hot hand packs are nice,always have fire starter,I am in a city but if I get to cold I will start a fire.i have lived In the woods a lot to,you can really live good out there,you can hide stuff easier.

[@pecotrain7399]

Another great video. I know you probably cover clothing separately but the pack means nothing if you are not taking your pack out with the right clothes.

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

I like your candor. Keep it natural.

[@tnoutdoors4157]

Small world. You were a ranger instructor at Ft. Cambell with my brother. Lester ring a bell?

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Yeah man! I know Lester. Great dude.

[@keeneyeful]

When it's too cold to talk :P Great review and recommendations! As usual :)

[@chuque6186]

What about clothing? Specifically pants, what are some non-cotton pants would you wear? If you do a lot of kneeling or working to make a fire the wet knees would be wild.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I wear cotton pants with wool base layers

[@josh48315]

Merino wool baselayer bottoms like Minus33 or Smartwool. Then a thick polyester or nylon pants for durability and water resistance, with a DWR coating. I don’t like cotton because it is very moisture absorbing, and takes forever to dry, ie hypothermia. I’ve heard quite a few ex special forces and rangers say “cotton kills”, they all recommend wool or something hydrophobic like polyester or poly/nylon blends

[@jacobcastro1885]

Go to pants are fjallraven... yes they are cotton. They don't catch fire around a campfire. Wax them, and the water resistance is sufficient.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

@@josh48315 you'll never hear this ex-Special Forces/Ranger say that, I specifically speak out against that because I live in the cold and know better. Any material will kill you in cold weather, IF it gets wet, and IF you can't get dry afterwards. That goes for cotton or synthetics, even wool if you cant get dry. But that is a large surface area soaked. A wet knee will never kill anyone.

[@josh48315]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret fair enough. At least wool or alpaca or polyester will still insulate when wet, and dry faster, much better than cotton, like if you work up a sweat, and wick the moisture away to keep you dry and warm way better than cotton. When I’m in the mountains I notice this when wearing cotton vs merino wool. I’m much colder, wetter, longer with cotton, especially if I work up a sweat. My personal experience I won’t ever choose cotton over merino wool. To each their own and regardless on our difference of opinion I’d still gladly choose to have you by my side if I’m ever lost in the bush!

[@kennethholder8898]

Thanks for the advice and keep up the great videos love them all

[@cantstartafire]

Use the candor weeks to keep it nappy.

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

Nice content bout what I carry when out in winter

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Great info GBGB

[@StevePage1]

Was this up in Maine, during your training time up here? I can completely relate to loss of function in the cold. My friends and I joke about the fact that our vehicles only need to be worked on when it's extra cold outside. Thankful for temps up in the 40s (50 today, even!), for a little reprieve from the cold!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

This is from my new film that is coming out soon. It was filmed up in Maine also but before the course we just did

[@StevePage1]

Cool! Looking forward to seeing the new video once it comes out!

[@ssssssss570]

yes

[@Jonsson474]

That’s a massive ice chisel to bring around with you. 🙂 I prefer a collapsible and foldable ice drill.

[@johncalebsteele]

Rock on brother!

[@jabbawoods]

If your brain stops working in this "warm" weather wait till its -40°F....lol... great video GBGB! Keep the bloopers! a little humor goes a long way.

[@geoffreybartlett9293]

Good information!

[@timmoore6656]

I’ve never tested it, but I’ve heard lithium batteries last longer in colder conditions.

[@jimbremner7660]

so why do i watch you after 3 decades in Spec ops you are the truth..we need to do tjis in Canada you want cold lol respect jimmy

[@markreed1258]

Thank you Sir

[@Crafty.Veteran.Survival]

I can't wait for winter camping this next winter. Need to get a better sleeping bag first though. Great video!

[@Stevenowski]

The best sleeping bag on the market is made by Wiggy's from Grand Junction Colorado. They are the best that money can buy!

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

Ive got several Wiggy's, they are pretty good for sure

[@Crafty.Veteran.Survival]

@@Stevenowski Thanks! I actually lived in CO for 6 years, was a 2nd home for me, so I'll definitely check them out!