How Soldiers Survive Extreme Heat

[@vesslewis9166]

I have a mobile heavy equipment welding business and live in the valley in Ohio. Summers are always humid here. In the last ten years (I'm turning 59 August 4th) I finally decided to take care of myself. I do all the important supplements, cut back on coffee, cut back a little on beer and spend most of my off time outdoors so not to shock myself going from A/C to heat. Instead of partying every night I've gotten on a camping kick with the new need for survival knowledge and it has made a tremendous difference in the amount of suffering I go through on the job. All your tips are spot on. Thanks for all you do, brother.

[@HeatGeek1]

For those in drier climates my top tip is to soak your shirt. It's a real game-changer. The evaporation of the water creates your own personal cooling system on your torso.

[@waynecolburn8849]

Man that’s the best thing. I ride a bicycle to work 12 minute ride. In the summer I rode it in 104 degree and higher. I take a 2 litter bottle of water and every few minutes I pour it on my back my neck in the front and even my legs. Instead of passing out from the heat: it is bearable. 😅

[@exploringgodscountry]

I carry a cowboy scarf... then dip it in puddles when I find them. It gets wrapped around my neck.

[@lilah29]

i soak a cotton hat too

[@TheGideonBloodline]

Any side effects on the soaked t-shirt?

[@collinmc90]

Thanks for the tips, I don't think people understand how spot on you need to be with your nutrition and hydration before even getting out there. Been to a lot of music festivals and it is amazing how people will go all day drinking beer and maybe even taking drugs, barely wearing any clothes in the sun for 4 days straight. Then wonder why they nearly died from heat stroke. It's scary how many people are willing to put themselves in a severely dangerous situation and not even consider the HUGE amount of risk they are taking.

[@tnh723]

For survival and hard stuff? This is my favorite channel. Been on youtube since the beginning. Rock on sir. Cheers from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@asmith7876]

IF you have the water to spare...four years of Ft. Bliss, NTC, and 29 Palms taught me water is for drinking! LOL. We could occasionally actually take a canteen shower but not often. Great tips on the clothing, and I've always hated sunscreen, and now you can read how it's almost never very effective, never was. Big hat and long sleeves for me!

[@GruntProof]

Yea that place sucks

[@Smashycrashy]

Watching the endurance athletes who do things like the Coconino 250 (250 miles as non-stop as they can) turned me on to things like Tailwind and DripDrop ORS. Tailwind is a combo of electrolytes and calories so if you are working hard but having trouble maintaining calories just put that in your water. DripDrop helps rehydrate if dehydrated or keeps you hydrated during exertion. I also find I am constantly thirsty regardless of hydration level under heavy exertion so I use gum or hard candy to help just use water for hydration not use it to quench thirst. This is for hiking when you have to carry all your water and are limited in resupply.

[@Ghost-pk4ns]

Being Houston tx I’m in fire academy training right now. It’s crazy hot and humid so I appreciate the info 🇨🇱💯 subbed

[@torreyv5430]

Sir. You are very easy to follow. I hope your a teacher all the time!

[@torreyv5430]

And thanks for your service and sacrifice

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

Australian Army and NZ water bottle ALICE clip covers are different to US ones. Khaki ones. They have better insulation. Freeze a water bottle put it in, on a belt 8 to 10 hrs, you get a whole 200ml cold water out. The rest us still frozen. Pretty good to drink that add more water sit back sipping ice cold water after a 15km hike at camp. Regardless, they are the best. Ive tried Dutch, US, Auscam ones, Brit 58 pattern in pouch. Nothing beats those old kahki ones. I freeze some bottles 1/3 full, and one totally full. Carry 4 in summer. Hot water sux, cold is awesome in summer. Not a fan of bladders. Ive had camelbaks break on me. Thats real fun in 40°celcius (104F) and 3 hr walk to next water. I carry bottles on like a LC2 harness. Pack has a few more cheap stainless thin light bottles 750ml to 1Lt size. 5 to 7 Lt gets me through a day ok. I always have 1Lt margin. As in, I always got 1Lt as I hit camp and water, or 1Lt left after a 10km plus hike and finish. Much better to have a bottle thats cool on you to drink as you get back to your car, than one that been getting nice and hot during the day. Hat. I use a wide brim straw hat. Not mexican big but pretty big brim. Keeps sun off lets air thru and start off by wetting it and immerse it in any stream. As good as a wet scarf on its own. Great advice on food and Elecrtrolytes. Thats the way to do it. Im a porridge guy. I wake up have a coffee and porridge at about 3 go back to sleep for a few hours. Only thing I do different is socks. I stop take boots off air feet cool down, new sox. Mesh bag outside pack. Usually lunch time. If going long day may put morning pair back on at around 3. But yeah I carry 2 pair for a day. Two day trip, wear a pair, got 3 clean pairs

[@GruntProof]

Awesome, I'll have to check that thing out.

[@ajherring92]

When I was stationed in Twentynine Palms I got my hands on one of the older 2-qt canteens with covers which were baller, I've done the sock trick with my nalgene and steel bottles. A shemagh can be used like your field dressing scarf too, it's a little bulkier but will hold onto a bit more water. We used to do that when it was 120+ degrees and we were patrolling or digging fighting holes as almost every Marine there had one.

[@MiddleOutdoorsman]

I learned a thing or two about extreme heat. JTF Jaguar, May and June of 93. In, around, or near Belize. JTF jaguar is an annual or semi annual humanitarian construction project in the Southern Command. Central America. Army corp of engineers, Navy seabees, and AF engineers. This is where you'll see a chairforce uniform in the middle of the fucking jungle. While it rained it was nice, but you dreaded it when the rain stopped, because you were going to pay for it with a heat and humidity you've never experienced before. Fucking steam cooker. Worked 14 hours a day, drank 9 to 12 canteens a day, ate MRE's, had one hot meal from a mobile field kitchen. How we handled the heat? Uniform regs went out the window. Never wore our blouses, just the OD green T shirts. Some guys cut the sleeves off, some guys cut slits on the sides, some guys did both. One thing that was fucking gold, was a sling out of a IFAK. You know those OD green dew rags you see in all the vietnam flicks? Those are slings. Pilfer an IFAK, go to a water buffallo, soak that bitch down, and put it on. INSTANT RELIEF. I don't recall a work/rest rotation. Just constant construction. We finished our project ahead of schedule. I was a heat injury. I felt pretty fucking stupid sitting in the back of an Air conditioned Army HUMVEE ambulance for awhile. Now that I'm older. Three things i'll do: 1. ) wear long sleeves. The higher in altitude you are, the more UV exposure your going to get. 2.) Drink plenty of water, and rest when you need to. If you feel a headache, at all, sit the fuck down in the shade and rehydrate. 3.) Don't over do it. I mean, yeah I can if i need to, but why? Slow and steady is my pace when it's hot. edit: As an aside, a wicking longsleeve shirt that will breath is key. Sometimes I'll rock a short sleeve if i know i'm not going to be under the sun for awhile, but if i'm up on a ridge back, or out all day, a wicking longsleeve shirt it is.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks for sharing, and awesome tips!

[@katieghoul0092]

Stumbled on this video because I'm thinking about going back to school for welding or oil refinery work. I live in Louisiana, definitely hot & humid here. 😩 Wanted to know how to handle the heat better (going into those career fields). Great video! Subscribed instantly with that intro 😄 Thanks for posting 🙌🏼 🇺🇸

[@nateminegar6974]

Another great video Randall, keep em coming!

[@GruntProof]

Thank you!

[@miguelmerlosjr.7534]

Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. Im getting ready to work in construction outside in the Las Vegas heat this summer. Thanks again.

[@armadilloeggs231]

They make a wide brim cover for hardhats in safety orange. The best ones even have a skirt around the back to protect your neck from the sun. I can’t recommend it enough. Also, water or ice on the underside of your wrists is a quick way to feel a lot cooler. If you see Hispanics wearing gaiters or balaclavas, it’s for sun protection, not the rona

[@mikamobile]

ended up here after panicking about the extreme heat that is hitting the uk this month. i absolutely despise extreme heat. i’m okay with warm, but not hot. thanks for the video!

[@duriuswulkins4324]

Live in Pennsylvania myself work an outside job. It would be a dream to live in Britain as I hate the heat!

[@justing1810]

I live in Florida it's a hell hole right now. I work outdoors 100 plus degrees is common.

[@carlcox7332]

It's been 108 in the shade here for the past month and it's just now August 1st (hottest month of the year). I've been working outside siding houses with no shade and the house blocks any breeze on 3 sides of the house. It's been brutal

[@justing1810]

@@carlcox7332 August is usually the hottest month down here in hell. I mean Florida

[@ClairePetersen-p6d]

Flushing out electrolytes, too much water counterproductive, excellent. Thank you

[@alancarter4270]

Great tips thank you. In my day the hydration packs weren't being used yet 1979'. I would carry a couple of two quarts and 3 to 4 one quart canteens on my kit as a reconnaissance scout . On thing I liked was I could monitor my rate of water pull down. Central American jungles sucked. some of the old school canteen covers were insulated, those helped keep water cooler.

[@scretladyspider]

In all seriousness this was extremely helpful thank you

[@bradh8391]

Good point about drinking electrolytes night before, I will need do that.

[@justinfaith8904]

Awesome Brother! Much needed advice.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks!

[@fixedG]

Good tips. Being a heat casualty is super lame.

[@conqueringlion420]

Watching from Navy Seal combat base Buds Coronado, CA thank you for your service and tips

[@RawatGVlogs1]

So beautiful. Big thumbs-up to u. Keep posting. Stay connected

[@daven953]

Cool.. literally! Thanks. Been doing the wet scarf for years.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

Heh, in Arizona in summer that thing would be dry again in about 2 minutes!

[@brnrecluse2946]

Evaporative cooling from wet hats helps me. Great tips Randall!

[@philliplamew3945]

Been in a scenario myself while training with the Brits, I stood up and blacked out they pulled me out of the field immediately and my BP was 150 over 90

[@brashachilles9725]

Great practical advice.

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

great video i have been carrying an old fashion 2 gallon Vietnam water balder it can be tied on the rack, thanks for sharing and have a great day as well

[@jacobknecht444]

I like adding Colloadial minerals to my drink mixes. It makes a world of difference

[@RT-fb6ty]

Humidity sucks 95 % in the morning, 50% all day. Proper nutrition,hydration are the answer to most physiology issues.

[@juliusdream2683]

Good advice.

[@Maryland_Kulak]

The “heat of the day” is 10 AM to 6 PM. That’s one reason farmers wake up so early. Get all of your heavy work done before 10 AM and take a siesta. In the Army we were supposed to own the night. Sleep from 1000 until 1800 and train from 1800 until 1000.

[@petermayonejr.3420]

Another great video! TY "Hydrate or Die"

[@rw7594]

I remember one day on pre deployment training, I ate too big a breakfast before morning PT. I did it. Then when we formed up before dismissal to start the regular training day, I chucked up breakfast. It was epic. Cleaning it up wasn't.

[@exploringgodscountry]

Amen to the scarf! I always have a COUPLE. Probably saved lives with that scarf. I wet it and put around neck. When we see puddles it gets dipped in the water and around the neck it goes. Works awesome! Another thing i make sure i get some sugar (carbohydrate) with my electrolites... its critical to absorbing water.

[@martinsmithjr.2777]

I am 62 yrs. old in 2017 I disappeared from my x went off grid good new trail rated footwear,loose silky boxer brief,low cotton blk socks,uv cotton tees, zinc oxide 16 rated lots of it gallon jug ! gloves split off fingers,good fishing shades,ELECTROLYTES love them,keep them,all day and nite, sleep standing up muscles don't lockup EAT CARBS,JERKY, dried fruit,toilet roll,scarf 200 count cotton here I am 1 less testicle,hernia,blind left eye,right foot bunion, left foot calloused not a dime to ex. LOL ice queen E.A.D.

[@danielmathews2329]

excellent tips! thanks!

[@diegoromerocicloturismo3454]

Great info. Warm regards from Spain.

[@kyjelly5524]

I heard a drunk dermatologist say we never had skin cancer until we started using sunscreen. Idk if they was bs or not but I know a roofer with skin cancer in his face and he said he wore sunscreen everyday. Idk. I think long sleeves and a big boat hat are awesome. I try to stay out of the sun for long periods of time. I’ll expose my skin for 10-20 mins without sunscreen for nutrients but then cover up. I may be wrong but I get A nice tan and never get burnt.

[@scretladyspider]

“Oh a quiet KZbin video I’ll turn it up” INTRO MUSIC SCREAMS INTO MY BRAIN

[@GruntProof]

🤣🤣🤣 yea I'm working on it

[@forrestphoenix318]

I remember you talking about using Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli put into a ziplock bag for an easy camping meal. Are there other easy common foods you can recommend that act as MREs? Maybe a food video of recommended lightweight foods you enjoy and recommend would be good. :)

[@GruntProof]

I'll work on it. Thanks!

[@vektorvictor8252]

@@GruntProof i got the peanuts, preworkout, mass gain, electrolytes, and i am still searching for the same thing forrest phoenix is asking about here. ##What can i get and pack as my own homemade - m.r.e.?##

[@wolffo999]

great vids

[@haroldcotten1840]

Navy Seal sugar cookie hahaha, love the expression

[@Maryland_Kulak]

Consumer Reports tested UV protective clothing. Basically they found a normal wet cotton t-shirt provides UPF 39. In other words, any clothing will provide more than adequate protection, so there’s no need to pay extra for a UPF rated shirt. Think about it. Have you ever gotten sunburned when you were wearing a shirt all day?

[@GruntProof]

Agree. It's a marketing term to help people find very light material to wear in hot environments

[@TAVAAR7]

Evaporative cooling is a thing. Same goes for electrolyte packs. Last weekends camp trip my 3 liters of water in my camelback was almost too hot to drink less than 20 minutes into a ruck...

[@redbeard9996]

as a husky built guy working outside most days, this video really helps. I sweat almost instantly and with light skin I cook quickly too. been struggling to find the best ways to keep cool at work. bought a shemagh and some uv arm sleeves which seem to really help but was wondering if there was anything else I could do. this definitely showed me that I'm buying the wrong clothing for work and need to stop chugging water. thanks alot for the great tips.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Nice dope. Hope you aren't being affected by the wildfires out there.

[@GruntProof]

We've had a few, like every year. Thanks

[@Grizzly907LA]

Thanks for doing this video!!! I'd also add, wearing moisture wicking underwear, so you don't take the slow train to ass chafe city. I've learned the hard way when it comes to that. I'll have to check out the electrolyte powders, because you will get the cramps from hell if you drink too much water and flush out all of those minerals...once again, learned that the hard way.

[@GruntProof]

Good point!

[@haroldcotten1840]

I've used a bandanna before around my neck

[@davidallcock6316]

Did military at a place called reimvasmaak in the Kalahari desert ...it gets into mid 40 degree celsius..hydrate ....operate early in the mornings and late afternoons...don't do extreme activity in the peak of day...crawl under the thorn bushes and chill...always wear a hat...

[@Attemptedvelocity]

Acclimation is huge. Dont go too hard. You want pure food. Nothing processed, good meat, cheese and fruit. I feel the difference in the food. The first few days, just like a jobsite, you are acclimating. Don't be in the sun unnecessarily. Also have a routine and don't stray too far from that routine. After awhile you can do more and more. I've done a lot of underground as an electrician in commercial and industrial applications. Light loose fitting clothes is huge. I have heard that Gatorade really isn't as good as people think.

[@vektorvictor8252]

Nice vid

[@mcpr5971]

he kind of touches on it in the video, but I'll reiterate it more directly here: the higher the altitude, the more UV exposure you will get because there is less atmosphere between you and the cancer-causing radiation. So if X-units of sunscreen works for you at the beach (at sea level) dont expect that to work in a high-altitude situation, and as he says it's best to just cover up.

[@linusgallitzin]

Everybody say it together: "Drink water..."

[@ClairePetersen-p6d]

Eat something sour or sweet 15 min before meal to jump start digestive and appetite for meal

[@nealmacdonald5309]

I wonder if the purposely visible handgun helps with the cooling.

[@FedericoPalma]

"Hydration" is a misleading concept... water do not hydrate nobody... water is a vehicle for the micronutrients your body needs to function. It also serves as temp regulator and other stuff. But you should never go into the mountains without supplements to drink in your water. That fresh, pure spring water will wash life out from you if you keep on drinking it by itself.

[@toddandangelbrowning2920]

Heat just absolutely drains my strength anymore.

[@toddandangelbrowning2920]

I’m a retired underground miner. The heat underground is not like that “ sun ball demon “ . Lol. I used to not pay attention to it much but now I’m 53 and a few health’s problems I can’t stand it anymore. Today it’s 90 but feels like 98 .

[@SonoraSlinger]

Long Sleeves, light electrolytes maybe salt. Take shade and don't push it. Be a soldier and go hard all day if you want, but Nature always wins.

[@gunnersecuador7515]

We train regularly in the desert outside of Phoenix, and rucking in full battle rattle under triple digits will knock your dick in the dirt quickly! We practice forced hydration, and watch each other closely.

[@ballofwax9yards]

Do not wear ant-perspirant We are meant to sweat to cool the body .

[@OldPackMule]

Pee comparison scale, light beer - well hydrated, Pilsner - doing ok, lager - start drinking more, ale - your dehydrated better chug some, stout - go to the hospital.

[@ericluther1872]

I’ve been trying to find some electrolytes without artificial sweetener or even Stevia. Do you not have any other recommendations. I just hate the artificial taste of sweetener. Love the videos as always.

[@derekhellam9861]

Great tips. How do you get rid or stop the crapping plastic taste in canteen ?

[@GruntProof]

Get used to it

[@Standswithabeer]

dammit...YT is still not notifying me of your videos, & I keep hitting the bell. How many subs are you not reaching? frustrating.

[@Korruptor]

YT algorithm tends to prefer stuff that you _recently_ liked. So to keep preferred content creators at the top of your home feed, need to нit that like button, and avoid liking stuff you aren't subbed to. There is also the subscriptions page, but less prolific creators get flooded out by the more prolific.

[@GruntProof]

Thanks

[@yellowbeard9958]

Used to have orange flavour stuff for baby's just add to water all good stuff in it .my all time best thing for hot is sigg alloy bottle and Australian wax cotten and wool cover .backhouse ?.keeps drink cold for hours .don't like plastic water any alloy bottles stay colder ..100 shit I'd be dehidrated in 2 hours 😂😂😂😂😂👌

[@josephg.3370]

👍

[@vektorvictor8252]

"fluid tactical" or "tru" electrolytes? Which has more types of electrolytes and which is the winner?

[@r.b6170]

So; how does one balance the "maintenance of essential electrolytes in the body whilst consuming so many litres of water through the day "..... ????? ( Thanks )

[@GruntProof]

Hyponatremia is a lot more rare than you'd think.

[@r.b6170]

@@GruntProof I start to feel "lethargic and weak" after a few days in a hot country; temperature at 35+.......

[@concretecowboy4212]

👍💯🇺🇸

[@HerbQuest]

Where do I get a jacket like that? I want it and can't find it on Amazon. Is it spelled Solonyak? That's what the clsoed captions say and I can't find anything like it on Amazon. With the heatpocolypse coming I kinda wanted one for myself.

[@GruntProof]

solognac

[@RootMaker]

Good information 👍 What about going commando to avoid jungle rash in the crotch area?

[@GruntProof]

Always a plus

[@ryantaylor3668]

What holster is that?

[@vektorvictor8252]

How do you clean and maintain your camelback's?

[@GruntProof]

I don't until they stink. Some bleach and a brush then