How to Wear Cold Weather Gear with Combat Gear

[@dietrichvarez1720]

When I first used an AR-15 in the snow, my firing pin was not firing the rounds. A veteran found the problem. It was the grease was thick and cold holding the pin from striking the rounds. We cleaned it in the snow, and got back to training.. love this channel Brothers!🤙💪

[@fredrickcallahan4292]

I know there are more sophisticated oils and grease these days but I recall watching a World War II documentary that talked about the Russians mixing gasoline with their oil and grease that they used on their weapons to prevent and reduce malfunctions.

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

Yeah don’t put grease on an AR

[@dietrichvarez1720]

Wow! It made me realize that training and using your stuff in bad weather is needed.

[@harvestblades]

​@@Front-Toward-EnemyI've never had an issue in extreme cold & grease w/ my AKMs, but do oil everything else & especially the AR.

[@KCnoSurrender]

@@ViktoriousDeadslip 2000 EWG? Or are you referring to something different like bearing grease?

[@theintrovertedcalifornian5047]

As a former grunt stationed in alaska to me the answer is easy. You dont wear your snivel gear while moving because you will get overheated and sweat. So you keep your snivel gear in your butpack so when you stop for long periods of time you put it on and when you are getting ready to pick and move you take it off and put it away. your rain gear should be kept in your rucksack unless its raining. Another thing is it helps to be skilled at waterproofing your stuff when you pack your rucksack and buttpack so when you need those dry clothes, socks and other items they are dry and ready for use. After a year or two in a light infantry division most people i knew back in the day were very good at all this. Not bragging but laying in the snow for hrs at a time was no big deal after a while in alaska.

[@MetaVizions]

Snivel gear as heavy thermals/shell/resistance? Outer layer? Or inner thermal base layers.

[@theintrovertedcalifornian5047]

@@MetaVizions back in the day we wore wool tops covered with gortex top and bottoms. Im talking about heavy thermals. When we were moving we kept our thermals in our butt backs so we could pull them out real quick if we were going to stop for a while.

[@milesrost6674]

Conversations like these are more important than "fast speed" gear. Thanks Brother, cheers! - Godspeed

[@Steven-js8yk]

In extreme cold weather out in the field we used to layer up our lower bodies and feet to stay warm and dry no matter what. We would then use our upper bodies as thermal regulators by adding or removing layers as needed. Ponchos and field jackets over gear was the norm, easy on, easy off. When you're moving, you don't usually have time to even piss so speed helps.

[@kamehamehaX300]

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[@bendakstarkiller1270]

That's why I love this channel. You answer the unorthodox and "unique" questions that come to mind when an eager newbie assesses what gear to buy for optimap preparedness. Best wishes from Poland!

[@Bombsuitsandkilts]

Active duty EOD, spent a lot of time in Alaska and South Pacific (cold and wet) what I've seen most people like is gear on the outside in the south pacific (hot wet) and gear inside (freezing/cold wet). In the jungle something like a Eberlestock main frame, Stone Glacier R3, or just an Alice frame with dry bags strapped on scrim over. This keeps water running through so you aren't gaining 10lbs of water held in the fabric. In Alaska a parka that you can wear over pack and kit, hood up to keep snow from going down back and collecting on your pack, if you have a way to fasten the top and bottom of any coat then close it over and under your gear so your mags are accessible. If you have NFMI or Bluetooth ear pieces you can wear those under a hood and a helmet with ear pro on the outside for better situational awareness while you have a parka hood on. In horrible blizzard weather, having a button-up outer coat that you can rip open is a lifesaver. Internal radio pouch helps protect your battery life and if you run ATAK have it plugged into a battery pack and tape a microfiber cloth on one side of the screen lay that flat against the screen when the phone is under a cover so it doesn't get moisture on it that will freeze.

[@grgoss1]

Used to do forestry work in inlets and islands just south of Alaska and down to Vancouver. Wool under gear, gear, then solid oversized rain jacket over gear to keep it from getting too waterlogged. Generally kept the front of the jacket open to access gear on the fly. Pencils work with Rite in the rain - low tech, low cost solution. Otherwise can use their special pens that work in the wet and cold. Not the exact same as being loaded up to fight... but similar enough thought I'd share the tips.

[@M4A1_DELTA6]

simple full CRBN hazmat with warm clothing underneath with a built in dehumidifier and dryer and heater and O2 setup , have it setup where your connected to everything somehow , can pee in a bag , can shit in a bag can both pee and shit in bag , can drink water , can drink food 😰, can breathe 02 , can fart and ventilation system will take care of it ,have a built Tv and heater and comand control tower being the Umbrella with dual 7.62 x51 minis with a thermal imagery spotting scope exiting your go bag that somehow has a submarine sonar machine that works above water and finally but but not least a private little pub for the Yankees and a tea shop for the Brit’s and you’ll be a terminator 😂 I had you on the first half

[@Zode123]

My experience is specific to wet weather and not necessarily cold weather. Working as a gunner on a small boat, my coxswain and I were regularly caught in heavy rain while in a tropical (80 degrees F or higher), humid (80% or higher) environment during both night and day times. Our vests were bulky, buoyant, and carried magazines, some tools, and sometimes a radio. They also carried a dye pack that was designed to turn the water around someone who falls overboard to a bright green color. Initially, we tried keeping our goretex under our vests since we were concerned with the effect it might have on the deployment of a dye pack in a man-overboard situation. However, it was also muggy and miserable wearing the jacket under the vest while sweating through our uniform blouses. After a few different test runs, we settled on wearing our gore-tex jackets, unzipped, over our vests. Doing so kept the vest from soaking up water and becoming extremely heavy, protected our equipment from the rain without hindering access to it too much, and allowed some ventilation by keeping the double sided zipper near the top of the zip (above the vest). What was most important at that time was heat management in order to prevent injury, and the dye-packs didn't seem to be affected by whether or not they were under one more layer of material when they had to be deployed. It looked a bit Goofy simce we couldn't close the gore-tex over the vest if we wanted to, but it worked as much as we needed it to.

[@tpowfjb]

Water is a blessing and a curse. Great tips GP!

[@andrewbrown6522]

Id mostly agree but add a couple things. If you need to move fast for extended periods you dont want to have that heavy layer on. If you have any kind of touchscreen stuff, consider it useless in wet or bleeding conditions. Theres different cold weather too. Hovering around freezing is most dangerous imo. Very cold is predictable. Warm is often deceptive.

[@AndrewWisler]

Good stuff Randall, this is the basic stuff that the “high speed operators” don’t talk about, but ends up being more important than a lot of things. I think of two levels of clothing for any given weather - a level of layering for movement and another one for static. The movement layers go under kit or a pack, and I shouldn’t need to take them off unless the weather changes significantly, and static layers are stowed until I stop and have to stay put for a while. Training or backpacking with friends is the best way to learn to have your kit squared away and not be that guy everyone is having to wait for (or getting left in the dust).

[@philliplopez1501]

+1 for outer shell/snivel gear on the outside. The extra room also means you can moderate body temperature using the pit zipper system. It's really cool to look tactical...but, it's more important to be mission effective when you get to the objective. Best of luck, Phil

[@MoonMoon-gu2ge]

I remember being a young private asking if we could don snivel gear, as it was snowing in the german mountains. The response of course was 'you don't need it, YOU'RE AIRBORNE.' To this day I still don't understand what jumping out of planes has to do with preventing cold weather injuries, but hey they didnt pay me to think.

[@billgrant6175]

All depends what you are doing. In an OP, web gear etc off beside you and you are bundled up warm. On patrol, no warm gear or rain gear as I will over heat. On a DA, jumping out of a vehicle or aircraft, puffy underneath so I can access my gear and moving short range so wont overheat and no need to remove or add layers. In summary, there is no one answer. Everyone is different. I overheat in -30ºC when I am on skis pulling the sled if I am wearing more than long underwear. If I am static in -30ºC I am wearing everything I have and still shivering. It all is a system. Being able to change layers, dry gear in a tent, vehicle, etc is also a integral. If you are in a trench for weeks with little support, life will suck. No magic, just purpose. Your videos always address the real life, important questions. Not just what is cool and high speed!

[@grahammorton-bv6sr]

In the 90s when it got cold we did not wear webbing with our parkas. The pockets in the parka served as webbing. Our pattern 82 webbing was worn over rain gear but the pouches had flaps to keep debris out. I have outfitted myself entirely with pattern 82 gear I trained in. I have a plate carrier, but that will not be worn in the woods.

[@tastycheddar7958]

I still have one of the OD arctic parkas that I use for hunting. The FAL mag pouches are awesome, not to mention it's a properly sized jacket to give trapped dead air space.

[@fingersonmyhand.7612]

what's the reason for not wearing the plate carrier in the woods?

[@grahammorton-bv6sr]

@@fingersonmyhand.7612 Heavy. Most people that operate with plate carriers are being driven from place to place in vehicles. My plate carrier is exclusively for defense of the community. If I'm hitting the woods for a week...I have another set up ...the pattern 82 . I also think carrying a chest full of magazines for exclusive leg work is not the best approach. If you are in contact conducting guerrilla warfare and you need 8 or 10 mags to break contact...you took wayyy too long.

[@billgrant6175]

@@fingersonmyhand.7612Trade off between mobility and protection. In the woods in the winter, plate s will really slow you down. And trees can be good ballistic protection.

[@billgrant6175]

82 pattern?.....sounds like some CF guys on here! Good old cotton long underwear and nylon wind pants!

[@XMK2CATX1]

Back when I was stationed in AK, we got our first Plate Carriers. In the cold, it was nice to have them on in the cold, they did hold the heat pretty well. The shoulder area could get somewhat cooler. Something you didn't bring up with wet weather gear, is that placing it over the top of your gear, helps to keep your gear cleaner/dryer. Also if you place wet weather gear under plates, lbv's (yes, I wore them) or rigs, they bunch up that gear & I've had it catch/hold water in those bunched places. Next thing you know, that moisture is seeping through because it can't get away.

[@politicallyincorrectmechan7989]

Good format for adressing a problem , ask a question and do a cost benefit analysis. From my experience puffy over the gear works better in my AO if you are static, partly because I find the water I'm carrying to be more useful as a liquid as opposed to a solid. As with most thing context is key and often the best answer to a given question is " It depends " .

[@floridaman8136]

Been watching your videos on cold/wet weather layering as well as spiritus systems' guide. Went to the field twice recently. First time half the dudes laughed at me for using my puff jacket and the other half just wished they brought theirs. Wore it over my kit when static and got clowned on. Second time more of my dudes brought it luckily. It was freezing rain (sleet?hail? IDK but it sucked and stung lol), wind was blowing trees over, and the real feel temp was 2*F. I didn't hear any jokes about my puff that time. Also rocked the marshmallow suit to sleep with a woobie and bivy and it seemed like I was comfier than most, again. One thing I'm confused on is why you don't wear soft shells. Water resistant but still breathable so you can cook yourself dry with the puff, cuts wind, has pit and chest zips for ventilation... You can usually skip on wet weathers with them, so you don't get soaked with sweat anyways. They're super versatile. Also, like I heard you say in your fish net base layer vid, waffle top seems to let you ventilate more than silks and keeps you warmer when youre not moving since it stays dry. Thanks for the tips and philosophy!

[@randomnobodovsky3692]

"soft shells. Water resistant but still breathable" - To some extent only. If you really need to move a lot, they aren't breathable enough. And if the rain is one persistent bastard, they will let water in (especially if have been used for some time). Sometimes sofshells are great compromise, sometimes they aren't.

[@recondo886]

45 degrees and wet. perfect training weather. everyone is miserable. you find out who really wants to be here. I preferred the poncho in the field. it got in the way of ALICE LBE but it covered everything except Big ALICE herself. plus you could light a small piece of heat tab under the poncho and warm up during a pause in the patrol.

[@jonhornberger4314]

As an old timer soldier, we had the Alice gear which went over the Gore tex or rain suit. I use a "battle belt" set up which can go over my snivel gear and I use an extender to widen the belt.

[@backachershomestead]

👍 the belt extender is a life saver.

[@ripperkon]

So true. Thx for the video.

[@MagicPrepper]

Thanks for the overview man. I really appreciate the insight.

[@AndorJ]

Good topic following the previous video. Use your gear but also use it in different conditions. The learnings are non linear.

[@alaricvis09]

I climb cell towers these days. Working in place in the wind way above the treeline is very different than climbing up. Adjustments are needed on almost every climb. I can't take my harness off just to put on or take off some snivel. While it is possible to pot it on or take it off under the harness, it's a pain in the ass, and takes forever. I wear a couple layers under and have something big and puffy that I can put over my harness. Same principle applies to kit, although I never thought of it back then.

[@BenjaminPitkin]

After watching this video, I'm of the opinion that a ranger cape is best. Somewhat like what a bowman or traveler might wear during medieval times. Like a poncho, it is waterproof and has a hood. The opening at the front can be buttoned closed, or left open for easy access to the chest rig. When not needed, the cape can be thrown back completely to drape over the back, or over one shoulder. A modern cape could combine this waterproof layer with Gillie/camouflage, and also act as an IR/Thermal shield.

[@patricklarose276]

swagman poncho from Helikon-Tex

[@BlueJayWaters]

I'll preface this by saying I have only tested this WITHOUT a rifle, but with everything else I would normally carry and my concealed carry with extra mags. I bought a 3 season soft-shell with fleece lining and used it during the few cold and rainy days in NM while rucking in the mountains. Most of my gear was carried in pockets on the jacket itself, and on my warbelt. When I moved back to IL, I used the same setup in all but negatives while rucking on the trails. Its not as quick as a chest rig or an LBV, but you can strategically place your equipment for fast access with the right pocket placement. If I had to fight in any colder weather, I would throw a chest rig over that jacket, and rely more on layering. Those from the midwest have to know the art of layering during our winters, due to the wild temperature changes that can happen. The jacket itself is waterproof but I would still carry a poncho for downpours. It may not be the best way, but I've used it enough to know its not a bad way.

[@WillieMakeit]

Weather tested every fall for Wisconsin deer hunt helps to understand cold.

[@AmbGun]

In Wyoming dry cold, I run some layers under gear, but the outer shell is always over. Balance between keeping optics at ambient temp, but protected from getting packed in with snow.

[@straighthonest]

The military jackets have snaps with the zipper, so you can leave just a snaps connected so that if you have to assess your gear quickly you just ripped your jacket open and snaps come open

[@Watcher-Omega]

Great topic. Have to do this a lot. Generally have a regular jacket layer under the vest/carrier, but rain jacket/poncho over the carrier and gear (if needed). Regular jacket has some ventilation zippers around the arm pit area to make it bearable in temperature changes towards the warmer. Gotta keep the rain jacket external to cover the gear and gives the loft mentioned. If it's a variable day where it may only rain 10 minutes on/off or changes temperature constantly I might just use the regular jacket, but externally for the reasons you stated. I think you nailed the thought process though. Depends.

[@michaelwhite9199]

In the early 90’s when we still used M65 field jackets, ALICE 782 gear, and PASGT flak jackets the conventional wisdom was the M65 and rain gear went over the armor. So they were sized large. The 782 gear was worn outside of the M65 but under the rain poncho. That’s a benefit of an LBE set up over chest rigs or plate carrier mounted gear.

[@thomasking9190]

I live in Alaska and i like my layered system with my poncho over everything , working in cold weather can be difficult ,practice for the worst . Experiment and train with what works

[@atlantaswelder]

This is the BILLION dollar question. Im REMF and need the knowledge of the grunts with thousands of hours field operations. The answer ive come to so far is Suffering. There is no easy button or simple path. Security is paramount.

[@alpine7313]

In a rainy environment, also consider that while your actual gear might be waterproofed, a lot of the nylon, pouches, carriers, etc will soak up water and become almost twice as heavy when they do.

[@davidmartinez7194]

This gives me flashbacks of mountain warfare cold weather training. Had to keep canteens inside your shirt next to your body because they'd freeze solid anywhere else. Very difficult environment with so many considerations. I definitely don't miss it.

[@redcossack245]

A great topic to talk about. I ran into this about a month ago on a short hike and I failed miserably! Ha ha on me. This talk helps me figure things out better. Thanks bud.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Field Jacket or Poncho is the way to go, I like the 5.11 Duty Rain Shell too (though they don't have a lot of color or camo pattern options). Good stuff!!!

[@MrMikeV00]

2:02 I do not want to be thinking about unzipping once I hit contact. I prefer the older style nylon trench coats because they are light, pretty thin and you can just let them fly behind like a cape and don't think about taking it off because your are getting all the ventilation you need and you plenty access to your webbing or chest rig.

[@stephenurban9880]

Back in the day (before all the high speed gear) during arctic and mountain warfare training in the Marines, we would start out with multiple layers on and as we warmed up during movement would gradually shed them. This kept us from overheating and soaking our clothes with sweat unnecessarily. Then when we stopped we could add layers back as we cooled down until we had everything back on.

[@BushPilotB]

Brother, great explanation. My solution that really works well for me is the . Opens up in the front to get to the essentials in a second. Keeps everything dry, clean and still easily accessible. I use it as a outer shell when in snow or wet conditions. She's a pricey piece of gear but all their stuff is up to hard use.

[@trollslayer2116]

I order my actual size for inner wear and go one size up on everything else for each layer. I’m medium and end up with extra large on the most outer wear I have. Had some one say why not wear it under the vest and said the same you said. they said ohhh makes sense. I’m sure if I didn’t have a chance to explain he would have just talked crap spreading the inside the box attitude.

[@SPQA2024]

Exact reason why I love my poncho

[@Watchdog_UFOtestpilot]

I run a wool base layer, a wool mid layer, a wind layer, and a wet layer, which if I have gear on is typically a poncho. If I’m just hiking, it’s slightly different but it’s a 3-5 piece layer system for all situations in the NW for the most part. Wool is key for me, year-round.

[@randomnobodovsky3692]

It's almost as if those animals spending so much time outside exposed to elements were somehow... clothed. :-)

[@Watchdog_UFOtestpilot]

@@randomnobodovsky3692 With magical fluff!

[@jeffcooper9363]

I've been able to get away with wearing the USMC fleece anorak under my chest rig down to freezing. It keeps me warm enough without creating sweat spots while moving. When sedentary, I throw the OCP shell over everything and I'm good for an hour or so. Longer than that, it's time for more serious insulation.

[@VeechSD]

Great videos, thanks for guilting me into fitness. Awesome content! Also... thanks for not acting like those SF sellouts that like to hype BS.

[@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078]

Honestly, I'm old and broken, so I'm not going to be out there grunting it with you guys on patrols or anything like that, I would just be a time consuming hindrance. But even for me, this is still good stuff to know.

[@politicalsheepdog]

One of the worst things I experienced was standing guard duty all day at a check point wearing my rain jacket and rain pants. I didn't get relieved for some reason and froze during the night.

[@alphadogzairsoftfamily7245]

I snowed here today in Oregon could also be person to person

[@davidoftheforest]

we deal with this constantly in the bush in Canada doing forestry. Gear over jacket or jacket over gear? my solution is: Jacket under gear with an oversized layer in a pack, just in case it get ugly out. I lug around my goretex if the forecast calls for rain. Your feet are the most important thing to keep warm. I use adhesive foot warmers. Ive also used rechargeable heated boot insoles but they dont survive rough use very well

[@daconqueror101]

Through practice I've come to the same conclusions for the exact reasons you give. An oversized rain jacket is like a poncho but better.

[@zacharyporter9407]

I learned this in 2017 when I started doing extensive backpacking and dabbling in mountaineering. SP in a configuration where you are cold and you will warm up. The puffy jackets go on when you stop to eat, break, etc. I deployed to Afghanistan in 09-10- I didn’t know this and it never occurred to me in that entire 11 months to wear the cold-wet gear on the OUTSIDE the armor lmao.

[@finnberglander7816]

The RFI lady didn't want to give me XXL coats way back in 2008. Said it's supposed to go under the IOTV. I told her that's retarded and got the giant one anyway.

[@REB4444]

Makes a lot more sense when you think it through instead of just taking someone's word for it.

[@davidsaint3642]

I enjoyed this 8 minutes. I learned something and it got me to thinking and examining my protocols.

[@geistwulfuser-yy2id4gl6x]

Poncho tied low to give movement in and out, Liner in if its cold out, arm covers on if temp drops,Geist Wulf

[@firefox7658]

Poncho and gaiters will always be my best combo for when it's pouring

[@maestroop4102]

The issued rain coat I got actually has zippers down the front for easy access to mags

[@jorgebuzzi940]

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing your experience acquired over many years in the US Army.

[@lotti1959ify]

Therefore the German Army has a very thin rain gear to wear under the combat shirt or the jacket/soft shell and trousers. So it's possible to reach your chest rigg/gear/magazines/ every time.

[@twboegel2918]

wear what's comfortable for a casual out 'n about. Strap on gear and throw a short, thigh length, oilskin poncho on and over or an oversize parka shell. Gonna need a liner and mitts though when the sunsets.

[@SURVIVOR-og6dl]

It's great to get experience, without having experience. Definitely gotta " pay attention to detail " !

[@stagedesurviebelgique2265]

Je suis tout à fait d’accord avec vous 👍surtout avec la mode des pays chauds les pays froids ont été oubliés, good job 👍

[@bradlarson8458]

Famous philosophers... Aristotle, Plato, Randall and Socrates. BTW love the sound effects on the knife hand!

[@ifell3]

You also have to readjust your chest rig or plate carrier.

[@GodGunsGills]

"PISSING DOWN RAIN" Love the channel brother!

[@MrGligorco]

It all depends on the situation. But as an infantry dude,while going on a patrol or being at OP,being able to get your mags and switch mags in a seconds is top priority.

[@Shoots-A-Stick79]

Haven't heard the term "snivel gear" in a long time.

[@silentlandthousandvoices]

I almost always wear rain gear over everything. Same goes for heavier layers on short halts/breaks where I layer up.

[@davidbrinkert634]

Thanks for the valuable information

[@Seongbin-0]

Should try have more of those water proofcoating polyurethane inside the pouches, they really keep the water out in rain conditions. Army pouches have these but after many cif returning they are more less washed out.

[@grayghost804]

Great video to get you thinking about what I would do... thanks

[@petter5721]

A tip from a Swedish soldier. Use wool as a base layer and you will stay warm. Wool power makes excellent clothing 👍🏻

[@Run1212]

You’re a smart man. Thank you for your information.

[@Flack55]

I used to care about looking cool, but then I moved to the Rockies and discovered function is what keeps you alive/ comfortable, not form. So I now wear the warmest clothing I can move in without sweating- which for me is typically cami trousers, base layer shirt and a softshell- then chest rig, then puffy or goretex depending on conditions. I typically don't get the hardtop on the jeep in time for hunting season in November, so I roll out at 0430 with the bikini top, full doors and heat blasting- gloves for the wheel, gortex with hood up OVER gear, jeep the hour up mountain dirt "roads" to my spot, ditch the goretex, grab my rifle, hike to the blind or glassing spot, don puffy... and try not to fall back asleep!

[@chrismichellijr9217]

I’ve been laboring over how to attach a TQ to my chest rig strap, and I thought a rubber band might do, but I had my doubts. Seeing your TQ thusly secured makes me feel like I’m not terribly off base.

[@GruntProof]

You just need to put it where it won't accidentally get ripped off

[@savagegtalks5912]

oh the basic layers are easy: brynje underwear as first layer, then second layer some thin wool. Then it depends how active you gonna be for the last or next few layers. If you don't know what "brynje underwear" is, you need order a set and try it on. Then you realize it's a design from Norway and everything should make sense. It's a mesh shirt thingy, get them in long johns also. Get upper w long sleves and lower long johns, get the set. The Norwegian army uses it, and plenty of civilians in Norway also use it during their ski trips in the mountains or other activities. Now if I know I'm not gonna be very active and push myself, I don't bother with the brynje and just use normal merino as only underwear. If I know I'm gonna be active in the cold, the way to go is: brynje underwear. With a thin wool layer over, long johns and long sleeved, then customize the rest for the activity and temps/sunlight / night time. You get brynje in wool or synthetic. It's a must either way. Fun fact "brynje" means mail, like chain mail, in Norwegian. - As you don't even talk about it, I recon you don't even know about it. Buy a set and review it on the channel with some activities like sprinting and hiking with gear, to see how much less wet spots you get with the brynje on as base layer. How much warmer you feel when sitting down after getting wet, how much faster you dry up while having clothes on. When you tried this, you CAN put out an exact answer on what's best.

[@donnierogers3299]

Good talk, on point. Old medic from Texas so heat related packing I got. Lol I'm 67 this month so cold and I dont like each other. I pack for my needs and capabilities.. I will be warm, learned the hard way, hypo t sucks. And we aren't getting younger.

[@cej3940]

I remember growing up with jackets that had internal buttoned "cummerbunds" of sorts Shit was so damn good, as a kid wanting to rush out to recess I could keep the teachers off my back by just tossing it on and buttoning the band Honestly surprised they are such a rarity nowadays, especially considering how beneficial it would be for people wearing jackets over carriers and stuff

[@randomnobodovsky3692]

Re: " internal buttoned "cummerbunds" of sorts" - something like the so-called "snow belts"? Like modern skiing jackets have?

[@cej3940]

@@randomnobodovsky3692 Ah there it is See, I never got much winter jackets past childhood haha, I would just combo a rain slick with a pullover or 2 because it was more versatile and cheaper But yes, good to know they're still out there

[@sergebinder9363]

Swagman roll or good camping blanket and a puncho

[@cal5566]

I was told by old hats that chest rigs, or mags mounted high became popular because it was better for drivers, in a situation like you're discussing most likely you will be the hunted and thus ambushes and concealment in forested areas seems to me like it would be the typical engagement terrain, over being in and out of vehicles on highways and open terrain. My question is, would older style webbing (like Alice) be more suitable for fighting in over chest mounted pouches ( again I'm not military or been in a fire fight, I am just interested in your take of mag pouch positions when being applied to fighting in all positions, maybe some pros and cons in your opinion?) Thanks

[@philliplopez1501]

LBE style equipment works very well. We would lengthen the harness to fit better while wearing parachutes...but often found it easier to wear the gear high as it was easier to run/sprint. Beyond that, pick a hight that is comfortable... it may be a while before you take it off. Oh, and yes, generally the high setup is easier in vehicles. Just test your setup as a high setup can bump your elbows when driving. Best of luck, Phil

[@Jason-iz6ob]

Those Fisher style Space Pens work on Rite in the Rain pads when it’s raining too. Never tried a Sharpie…. But yeah a regular pen is less than useless. And back in the day when your gear just consisted of LBE and even into the LBV days I really can’t remember if we wore it over outer gear or not in the field. I remember staring through PVS-7’s in Korea on guard freezing my absolute a** off, but don’t remember how I was wearing the gear. We probably wore it over since it would look more high speed and uniform…. Cause ya know, that matters….

[@LafBoi]

I’m trying to look for it, and maybe someone knows… but I spotted a poncho that was made with a Velcro pouch on the chest that you could rip open and fold up to get to your rig easier on the fly. One of those unobtainium gear pieces that may or may not work the way it’s intended but worth a look into if cheap.

[@mosin9105]

Thanks

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

IDK who else has tried it, but I went to wally world and bought a box of anti-fog wipes. Used them on my goggles, glasses, and weapon optics. They worked pretty well for me in the winter when I had to get work done in -35F temps. Before that, all my stuff was getting fogged and obscured my vision.

[@ecr-9341]

Thank You Sir. South Dakota out🇺🇸

[@bewbew0016]

He is correct. You really need to get rid of the need to look "cool" and prioritize utility when it comes to all of these things (not just cold and wet weather gear). What will best help you perform? Looking odd or uncool shouldn't factor into that equation.

[@Duckagee]

Rain coats on the outside for the win. I work trades and I always watch the new guys sweat wearing rain gear under everything. Completely water proof and completely non breathable

[@Kgggehhh]

Was it me or did the live cut out last night?

[@randnada]

It did. Then he streamed for about an hour on rumble.

[@jerryrichards8172]

Best advice ever

[@troym33]

Great vid and tips!

[@PistonDrivenGun]

I guess I'm APO g but to me over the top makes a little bit more sense than underneath especially cause maintaining dry equipment seems important. And then also not having your rounds freeze as much and everything like that also can keep them a little bit drier

[@kamehamehaX300]

I’m a civilian and I try to be a militaman, I’ve read a few manuals and books. As I go through my gear I thought it would be common sense to wear the water proof layer over everything thereby protecting stuff, and I can still take it off.

[@Catspurrlounge]

Yep. All my sniffel gear is 2X large just for this reason.

[@lordfairfaxpreparedness]

Good advice! In a kinetic environment for militia, you can't just go to "Doc" in sick call. Great info! Ever Forward!

[@vesslewis9166]

Once again, real talk. Jacket on the outside, toss it if needed.

[@theodorossarafis7370]

you never take out your harness. When moving you get cold from rain and wind. So have something on top of your gear. Personally i use a pontcho and end of story. when i am in OP then i have a jacket on top of my gear.

[@erichmiller4812]

That's called a Graf jacket. The 1990s plastic wet weather jacket with a field jacket liner. It was the best Soldiers could make do with issued gear. It was like from 1953 until Afghanistan big Army forgot that winter happens.

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

I guess you would wear the backpack over the outermost layer? Or under it? That way you could throw the outermost layer into your buddy's beaver tail without having to take off your pack. Or would that be a spacing issue?

[@williamgossenberger5499]

Just was wondering what kinda wet weather jacket that was. Thank in advance

[@paulspudman]

I have purchased some rain jackets that are 2 sizes larger than my normal size....

[@WOMPITUS]

I think the jacket on the outside would definitely make it easier for a medic to find and assess wounds in a hurry.

[@rickstarReviewsHuntFish]

Good video. People have no idea when you’re moving how hot you get..