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[@tc6818]

Only John can take off his tactical helmet and his hair is still perfect.

[@Doc_Valeri]

and any BUDs graduate

[@piratelestrange]

3M spray adhesive... 🤫

[@DisgustedGenXr]

John’s hair was formed by a helmet

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

Wigs are like that......

[@danielhoward9806]

His hair is a helmet in and of itself lol

[@Grin-N-Bear-It]

The Kydex tourniquet carrier is by a company I used to own, IBX Tactical. I designed that carrier specifically for the Greenville, NC Emergency Response Team. They needed a one-handed, tension-adjustable, easily-reloadable TQ carrier. It was pretty popular. I ended up making one for every patrol officer in their department and a bunch for surrounding departments as well. I sold the company to one of the GPD officers and he still makes an updated version of the carrier and other custom Kydex as well. I’m pretty sure he took one of your classes and gave you that TQ carrier. Thanks for all you do for all of us aspiring Warrior Poets.

[@ericlancaster2889]

That’s awesome!

[@darkoverload18]

No shit...I worked and trained with them. I won a patch from your company we all like had a shooting comp in class for a holster. I remember it was Det. Nate was running the class was all the SRT guys and such. Wow small world. Sitll have the IBX patch on my backpack years later ha.

[@Grin-N-Bear-It]

@@darkoverload18 That’s cool!!! Nate still owns and runs IBX Tactical. He’s actually the guy who first told me about John and the Warrior Poet Society. Small world.

[@johngross8300]

Fantastic! Thank you for caring enough to contribute your best!

[@jonkR96]

Watch out for them ECU chicks…lol.

[@rev941]

As a vet and previous business owner in the training and larping industry, I completely sympathize with your cause. I will be buying all my products through your website from now on. Keep it up man.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Can I ask why you are no longer in the business?

[@rev941]

@@Heywoodthepeckerwood Also the ATF was doing more audits and new laws coming out. Being in the business got more difficult every month. Supply was dropping and local law enforcement was trying to force us to finger print and take a picture of anyone who was buying, selling, trading, or even just shooting in the range. Therefore me and my business partner sold it.

[@timothygoodrich3966]

John, Ive seen instructors use humor to cover up weaknesses. You use humor to put people at ease. Well done. Id love to take a high speed class with you even knowing Im no longer in the high speed age range.

[@cyotedude]

Stick wth "low-drag" and you will be fine. That is my mantra. Caint forever be high-speed.

[@blacktoastmcbiscut8650]

@@cyotedude yea. I worked corrections. The high speed guys don't last long. Everyone is there together by themselves. Slow, low drag last forever without incident.

[@spogbaker5695]

I love that you can hear the push dagger stick in the porch.

[@alexmaurice4274]

Anyone know what shirt it was?

[@Chris09978]

@@alexmaurice4274 my best bet is a crye precision shirt

[@alexmaurice4274]

@@Chris09978 thanks man

[@Chris09978]

@@alexmaurice4274 if you want a better option than crye but a bit pricey, first spear combat shirts are great, they do use wool but the did some dark magic to it were it’s comfortable, breathable and wicks sweat their combat shirts are also flame retardant which is great, they don’t have those cool colors like crye does, first spear just got the basics, Ranger green, black, Coyote, and I believe commando the color of that is hard to describe it’s like a mix of green and brown but has more of a brownish tone to it

[@nobstompah4850]

@@alexmaurice4274 vertx recon combat shirt

[@TheTarotCardGuy]

The D-Ring can also prevent one from falling out of their office chair, if anchored to the desk properly. The ability to quickly remove the outter belt from the inner is essential if one needs to engage in a Tactical Breakdance Fight. Its best that one have a Herbie Hancock playlist at the ready if such a case arises.

[@lemminglobber1854]

It also allows you to quickly rappel out of work when you finally lose it with your asshole boss and need an out before security gets there.

[@MB-rh1qd]

@@lemminglobber1854 I would much prefer to check out once security gets there. Of course timing is everything here but nothing like sticking around til the last second just to add some flavor to the situation.

[@catchthewind8563]

Don't forget your PT belt

[@Koulnis]

Dance-offs have saved galaxies before.

[@Wundrdawg1]

The Bee Gees will work in a pinch as well...

[@observingcitizen404]

Side note: the duration plates are made by ferro concepts, and that company just got hit with a bunch of letters from the Fed's. DHS/FBI/DOJ/ETC... they're saying the NIJ testing group pulled some random lots for inspection and failed horribly! And it's also implied that they cut a bunch of corners after the inspection units were stamped g2g...etc... this is NOT a shot at the armor company, but if I were looking for something to srop a bullet and save my life, I'm not buying anything from a company with all that shit happening.

[@cathoderay305]

"Combat LARPing Expert". Got to love the fact that John takes himself so seriously. Thanks for the video, brother.

[@BlackoutPatriot]

That's what they all are knowing full well all their expensive gear will be used in in a real combat situation.

[@911life5]

Best budget “tactical” ish pants I can recommend for ANYONE is the LAPG Atlas pants. They stretch in the right places and have rip stop everywhere else. They are $39.99. I wear them everyday at work and they last

[@achingbach2904]

What kind of work do they hold up against, and would you say that the wearability is functional enough to run miles in? Like if one were to train in them? Is it tough as work jeans, or at least relatively durable?

[@unashamedly1776]

Honestly, for anyone on a tight budget LAPG makes some decent stuff: their Atlas pants and shirts fit well and are fairly durable, and their plates & plate carriers are hard to beat for the money. I'm not at all saying they're top of the line stuff, or compare to the stuff John has, but for folks who can't afford $400 worth of camo and $500-1000 worth of armor, they're a good option.

[@thesickening0169]

Can anyone recommend a good set up knee pads to put in the knee pockets of the Atlas pants?

[@unashamedly1776]

@@thesickening0169 I haven't used them, but LAPG sells their own knee pads for the Atlas pants that have good reviews

[@mrshort2379]

@@unashamedly1776 what website is LAPG I would like to check them out also Ironside armor has some nice budget tactical plate carriers for under $200 with I think level iii and iv plates I don't remember which still to costly for me

[@bucdan9242]

Remember, deny anyone that says "armor and camo is reserved for the military". That's one step away from saying that guns are only for the military. It's actually nice to see that plate carriers, helmets, and full rigs becoming more mainstream with the general 2A population

[@mpclepto182]

Hey, I was told I need something more than F15's and Nukes. So now I'm working on getting my F16 and Dasey Dukes.

[@timunderbakke8756]

Hate to say it but there are some gun ranges I wouldn’t go to without the armor. Not from malice, just some folks are incredibly stupid out there.

[@ru5ty829]

Just got level 4 plates for my nice nice carrier. Super excited. I work out with it on and full mags, that shit sucks.

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

@@timunderbakke8756 honestly that's pretty fair. I do everything I can to avoid public ranges because I don't like the idea of getting shot by some guy who "grew up around guns" but hasn't shot in 25 years and doesn't remember basic safety

[@thewatcher611]

Was that a shot at what Dakota said?

[@bronsonstrange3827]

At 12:40 you should have said "Get good carriers, get good plates, get good kits, but most of all, get good training!" Love all the work you do John! Keep fighting the good fight.

[@EasyOhh]

Another consideration for a D-ring on a duty belt, even for civilians, is if you have a dog (hopefully a well trained one), you can use that D-ring for a belt mounted leash/tether to be hands off and still have your dog tethered to you if need be.

[@neubert500]

Not having been a .mil door kicker I really appreciate this. My days as an LEO doorkicker were so long ago that we considered 60 lumen surefire flashlights as the ultimate illumination device and would have KILLED for NODS! At my age I doubt I could really profit from this kit, but it is CERTAINLY nice to educate myself. Thank you Sir!

[@springbloom5940]

They still are. They give you all the illumination you need and you dont blind yourself.

[@andyprairiedog4829]

Surefire 6P aluminum body still by my bedside. Brighter Surefire and Streamlight on blasters.

[@davidb9323]

Pass it on to your kids. I still have my Surefire G2 /C2 they do suck comparably.

[@Stargazzer811]

Surefire and Maglight's are my go-to's personally. Expensive but worth every cent.

[@davidb9323]

@@Stargazzer811 mag lights? Have they improved ? I prefer Streamlight HL-5x for high power and Streamlight protac 1L-1AA FOR EDC. Everything weapon mounted or IR is Surefire or Modlite

[@boromirsonofdenethor2586]

This is by far my favorite Larping Channel.

[@JT-xi7el]

Also one thing to add to this load out, a paint can opener. Allows you to get jammed non ejected casings out and can retain it with string, paracord, onto your molle with the circle end of the pain opener.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

Pain opener. I guess that fits. Good tip, too.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Credit: Tactical Hyve.

[@JT-xi7el]

@@BrockNessMonster1991 I learned it from my squad lead. I’d bet that’s where he got it from.

[@30rdmaga]

Why not just carry a pocket knife?

[@stoneagearcher3477]

I have two on my rig.

[@tangomantactical]

John has more in his helmet setup than I have in everything I own. 7 AR'S, 3 cans, 4 pistols, lvl3+ plates and carrier, warbelt, clothing, ear pro ear buds, Oakley ballistic glasses, and Luminox watch. I did learn many things. Thanks WPS!

[@jamesbutler1403]

John: “Bang for your buck!” Also John: “Here’s 50k worth of gear that I have spares of so I can show you on camera… but I’m not flexing bro” Me: Just traded a kidney for 9mm Oh how the jealous fire inside me rages

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Hahaha touché You’re not wrong. It adds up bro!

[@tvoyelitsoglupoye2326]

@@WarriorPoetSociety John, I'm reading your responses here and the trolls got you on your heels. Tim Kennedy would never let himself be put on the ropes like this bro. Jocko wouldn't even dignify it. Is it because you're short? I'm short too bro, I understand.

[@MB-rh1qd]

@Warrior Poet Society - keep hitting the bench and you’ll be forced to sleep on your back like Dolly Parton. Looking good brother. Oh, if this comes across as gay than I guess my wife wrote it.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

@@tvoyelitsoglupoye2326 I occasionally feed the trolls, especially when they’re charming and ironic

[@MrWjgonder]

@@WarriorPoetSociety I just came across one of the Shadow systems pistols at my local Pawnshop and picked it up along with a custom Swarez Glock 19 which was almost twice the price and to be totally honest I don't see a difference in the quality or shoot ability of either aside from the trigger pull feels lighter on the swarez.

[@thewayofthemandalore2095]

I like how John is forever a student and never claims to be a master of anything. Just stumbling through life like the rest of us.

[@davidhowell7901]

The guy who 'knows it all' can never be a true teacher.👍

[@felixdewinter3484]

Grifter is the better term, not student.

[@ryanstayer8098]

This is a really great video. You know what's the best that money can buy but you also realize most of us don't want to spend that much money. You married the two together with the best bang for your buck. I have been watching videos, reading articles, and studying stuff for a few weeks trying to wrap my head around the best bang for my buck in a battle belt, pouches, etc... And you just summed it up nicely here. Thank you!

[@jayheavyequipmentoperator1208]

Great video brother... God Bless you and your family... God bless the True Patriots and gentlemen like you who share and prepare...

[@jacobkonkel6793]

John: *Was a badass among men. Still considers himself a civilian larper.* Me: *lifelong civilian larper. Feels better about his wannabe status because of a few sentences from John.*

[@kbowser1064]

As someone who tried joining at the wrong times, yea. Lol .

[@candengorman1213]

Why are you just a wanna be? Unless you have a medical or age reason why you can’t join, don’t settle for being a wanna be. If there’s something you want go get it bro.

[@jacobkonkel6793]

@@candengorman1213 I 100% agree, but I chose college over military straight out of highschool. Now I'm 31 with two kids. I figure my role in our great nation is to raise the next generation proper, and make it a nation worth defending.

[@candengorman1213]

@@williamlee4619 Well I’d argue that fighting terrorist groups is and was a threat to our security and of course I don’t know how old you are but I was born after 9/11 so I never got to experience that. But my father joined because of 9/11 and it resulted in him not being around a majority of my childhood. Anyhow I think because of the fact that 9/11 wasn’t like Pearl Harbor in the fact that Al queda didn’t have the capability to invade America and change the entire American way of life as Japan could have potentially. Many people forget just how close Japan was to San Francisco so I feel in many ways that the motivations of getting into the wars differed a lot. Obviously I’d rather be fighting a regime like China then some country in the Middle East but here’s the thing Im not joining to serve my country, or fight in any war, to be honest i jsut like the comradeship and the way of life and I want to follow in my grandpas footsteps in becoming a paratrooper. So that’s my input I guess. But I respect not wanting to join because of those reasons you listed.

[@jacobkonkel6793]

@@williamlee4619 That’s another great point to be made.

[@GenXGemini]

"Yay for that" Haven't heard that in a while. I missed it. Lol. Thanks, John.

[@IronApples]

#yayforthat and he even got a #partyon in there too! Lol

[@joshr5390]

I want a t shirt that says "party on, yay for that".

[@abrahampantoja8244]

One of the best videos on this topic I've ever seen great job.

[@ColoradoCrusader]

Who else is here because it's time?

[@davidoneill7554]

Hammer time? Morphin time? Morbin time?

[@wesleylooper7726]

Me! I’m around your way!

[@jthewino1]

It's 7:49 am

[@The-Omega-YT]

2:43 p.m

[@americanmade422]

"I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time." Gorge washington

[@mbm2355]

You guys are awesome. Don't ever change. I've been waiting for this, am finally in the market for a loadout, and want to support your movement. I think it's critically needed right now. So the more gear you put up on your site, the more I can support the free info and free UAT that y'all put into these products, so I dont have to spend hundreds of dollars and hours doing just that. Much appreciated!

[@OCJ0001]

This is the content we didn’t know we needed but somehow knew we wanted and then realized how much we really wanted and needed it once we had it. Thanks for not depriving us of what we need

[@mghegotagun]

It's funny. I can appreciate the amount of short sweet details and direction he'd give when it comes to gear. He's the reason I have eyes on vickers blue force gear slings and tier 1 holsters. I feel personally attacked for my choice of truspec wear though :/

[@AXchamp]

Watching this in 2x speed makes John look like that one kid showing off his Christmas toys to his Uncle.

[@samueldavidvisuals2595]

I gotta say, I don’t watch this channel very often, but after this video I will be. I really enjoy the way John presents information, and really what got me to comment is how he presented his affiliate links- “buy from me if you want, if not this info is all free, go buy wherever you want”. Love it, and makes me want to purchase through you

[@NatralSelection]

Thank you for all your hard work, John.

[@dynasty2295]

I work at an SO and they told us to get our own stuff and hand in the bill...appreciate someone going through and describing each piece as it gets confusing and overwhelming. Thanks John

[@tuckerallen3621]

I really notice and pay attention. When he sets things down like his gear and rifle he’s literally letting it go. That shows how confident he is it his gear. It says a lot. We’ll done sir. “If you don’t want to put it to the test, then why do you have it??” 🤷🏼‍♂️🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@1stbattalionoklahomarepubl119]

Thank you for producing this video. It was extraordinary useful in determining updated gear.

[@Mikes-Custom-Wood-Crafts]

Love you brother I’m a veteran and value everything you say praise God for your service and input thank you John!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

[@maxmccain8950]

Most of the time I see you as an excellent trainer. Then I remember you served our country. Thank you so much sir. You make us proud.

[@hotbello0071]

I gotta say....this is great! hilarious and informative!! Much respect for your service...One veteran to another

[@marktaylor8263]

John great run down on some great gear. It is really cool how much this gear has changed and improved. I went through SWAT School at Ft. McClellan in 1989 and our equipment was good back then but not the same as now as all technology changes, training was tough but excellent. 64 and retired 12 years now, my how things have changed. Great video John.

[@sawyerfude6738]

"What holster am I running?" "It's a tier 1 holster. They're really good and I like them." Thanks for the detailed examination of why you like them. :)

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

haha, you're welcome. The video was a 30k view so I resisted getting in the details. In the video I didn't push this point and wish I had: I like the tier 1 for appendix but prefer the sarariland ALS for use with War Belts (not the Tier 1 side holster which I showed first)

[@sawyerfude6738]

@@WarriorPoetSociety I understand why you did not go into detail, but I couldn't refrain from giving you a little heat for it. Have a great day, I wholeheartedly loved the video, and it answered a lot of my questions about your setup.

[@jasonbrumley4656]

@@WarriorPoetSociety do you have the model number for the safari land holster you are referring to? I have the war poet pistol, 4.5” barrel with the holosun optic but have been unsure which safari land holster to get. Thanks!

[@johngross8300]

@@WarriorPoetSociety thanks for the follow up

[@rcdubya]

Or…you can watch John’s 8 minute video…kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jMXn1uq7-DmJI But you knew that😎

[@Giovanni-od7if]

Your review on the Velocity Systems Scarab LT plate carrier was spot on and is the best PC I've worn. HRT looks solid too.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Good to hear! FYI - I like the HRT one more (obviously because we don't even carry the Velocity one) because I could never seem to get the shoulder straps right on the Scarab. One shoulder would always feel tighter than the other one no matter how much I played with them. Both carriers are truly great though so I don't think you need to trade out.

[@Giovanni-od7if]

@@WarriorPoetSociety interesting that you called that out bc I initially had that issue as well, but figured it out through strap placement and placement of pouches/gear. Thank you for the reply and keep up the great work!

[@itemps]

@@WarriorPoetSociety does your backpannels/ pouches work with the scarab lt? Thx

[@charliemike13]

Multiple nice kits! I’m happy you’re doing well! God bless!

[@PaulBustamantethejokerinc]

Thank you thank you thank you so very much I have been searching for a load out video you explained everything properly and clearly for a civilian like myself thank you once again I am now a subscriber

[@scotth5013]

Next in this video series, John will cover his larping AO--consisting of his basement and the salty / cheese dust snacks aisle at the local Circle K. We love you John! You're rad!

[@LNMKing]

For a second there when john aimed at the camera. I felt like part of the jury when the prosecutor in the Kyle rittenhouse case did the exact same thing lol

[@springbloom5940]

Well, thats just a lie.

[@kerbalairforce8802]

This KZbin comment had more truth that the entire prosecutions case against Kyle.

[@MFamstar1]

Your awesome Mr. Lovell! Spot on and amazing tips too! Semper Fi!

[@WARPSPD]

I love Johns standup tactical comedy routine! I always enjoy listening to him!👍

[@EngNerdGMN]

You aught to look into a waterproof DMR radio to replace those Baofengs. TYT makes a good one that's k-plug (mic plug) compatible. We have them pre-programmed for sale on *Greyman Network* and you can head over there and ask questions.

[@saltykrug]

Great video!!! Really informative and I learned a ton from the gear you have selected.

[@Or_Am_I_Alpharius]

Awesome video John, this video solved a couple problems that I couldn’t find answers for anywhere else on KZbin!

[@LetsGoKart]

I just got my sling last week it is the perfect amount of stretch. I’ve never thought a sling was comfy till I got my hands on yours.

[@darms22]

I love this content. I wish I was seeing more warrior poet profiles of dudes from history like you used to.

[@nb1916]

That "Im sorry bro" i felt that in my soul lol

[@user-im1ps9ip2v]

Thanks for your Service, I was an M.P. doing Physical Security during Vietnam, stationed overseas at Camp Ames, a Heavy Ordnance storage and distribution facility. We didn't pack a ruck on duty, so I'm availing myself of these seminars for the sake of readiness.

[@alexketteman5202]

May the LARP bless you and keep you. May the LARP be with you.

[@juscallmetay8509]

Yay my favorite man uploaded a new video

[@robottwrecks5236]

Great video, thanks for showing your awesome kit

[@user_unk5]

I always keep on coming back to this video... your humor is great!

[@diegoleal4943]

Been waiting for this video for a long time! Thank JL

[@sqwk2559]

Yeah ok

[@bradeystrunk3823]

Love these vids!

[@muellertronchannel4625]

you really know your stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed this informational video.

[@ish3295]

Great stuff amigo .You had me at Skittles - shows your humanity. Good info, tips and gear choices and personal considerations. Keep doing what you do and GBA.

[@jackskellington2342]

John, I just wanted to say keep up the good work, man. Long time fan and sub.

[@terrellevans2763]

Hey John, a tip for the shoes I learned from a runner friend of mine, buy two pairs at a time and cycle them. I know it doesn't make sense but shoes that usually lasted me a 6 months were lasting well over a year when I alternated. It's helped alleviate the costs for a bit of a bite upfront

[@streetfighteralpha9891]

Imagine that. Wearing shoes half as much makes them last twice as long. :P

[@MonerBilly]

Cost is the same long term then. Although I can see it helping you having a set that fits well for longer peroid of time without supply shortages.

[@terrellevans2763]

@@streetfighteralpha9891 more than twice as long, like I said if you could read.

[@terrellevans2763]

@@MonerBilly I get about an extra 2 months out of a pair, so over 3 sets it's a years time by my math

[@CC-oy8pl]

It’s so the cushions on your feet can have enough time to get back to normal

[@free4all3forall]

I am very skeptical of nearly all “personalities” and folks I just don’t know in person/have met. After watching John and WPS for a few years now, I feel I can trust this knowledge and that it’s not simply another click bait type Internet personality. Thanks for keeping the torch lit for reasonable men in the country.

[@JL_production1]

Thank you for your service and what you did for our country

[@AnimeUnitedBR]

You can buy a really Nice Car in my country, with a Daniel Defense rifle price. 🤣🤣

[@Robmancan1987]

The word Really Nice is subjective here.😂

[@coltonriley4066]

And you can get a nice rifle that’s going to last.

[@inferninx]

You must live in Russia, because the cost of a Daniel defense rifle (1500-1800) would buy you a shitty car that runs but just so in the US.

[@breckfreeride]

Can you even own the DD in your country? If so, let's get some Nigerian prince stuff going.

[@breckfreeride]

@@inferninx lol lada

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

Pretty nice setups there, I am a civilian now with a civilian budget, so for me it's Condor for most of my gear, Botach Tactical plates and soft body armor up to level lV, Safariland Holsters for my kydex carry, various Condor for soft holster carry, and last but not least, Long Fri ballistic helmet.

[@Wilhelm_1933]

I love how he gives an honest review of his own store. That makes me wanna buy more things

[@joker9494949494]

As pants go, the 5.11 Multicam TDU pants are fantastic and the inner elastic type belt is the best ever used. Solid pair of pants for 85$ normally.

[@HotelBravo556]

For anyone curious, this is what most would call a “direct action” setup. Most civilian defenders are probably not best served with a setup like this. You may be, but consider taking a critical look at likely scenarios and see if a setup like this would be most advantageous. For most just getting into the game of preparedness, and seeing this setup and all the dollar signs attached, consider doing a general purpose, hard sawn, chest rig. E.g. LBT lock and load, mayflower, etc. 👍🏼

[@inferninx]

Mayflower chest rig swiftclipped into a trex arms AC1 with hoplite 26605 plates is what Im rocking right now, and it’s worth every penny for the complete setup.

[@Reviews4fun1]

Hold on give me 20 minutes to get dressed!

[@papimaximus95]

99.995% of people don't need this setup and will NEVER use it.

[@frank3283]

Most people would be better off with a small fraction of this setup, then spend the rest of the cash on training and food.

[@ISAFSoldier]

Yup, this is definitely a Door Kicking/Direct Action set up (Thanks John, for making the bar so high ;p). Vast majority of us can get away with a plate carrier and helmet, or even just a plate carrier. Everything else is optional. I personally use a war belt because I use it for two gun. I have a set up I can throw on under a min.

[@davidb9323]

I learned from one of the operators on Spiritus gear videos that storing the AMPS on top of your helmet will wear out the springs, it’s better to fold them inside the helmet. Hope this helps in making your and my $900 purchase last longer

[@chupacabra304]

Yooo, thanks for that heads up I just built my helmet out literally an hour ago, I’ll be storing earmuffs INSIDE the helmet now! 👑

[@KillierElite]

Loved the popped collar and cool looking hair!!!! Amazing

[@geektarded]

For us old guys that like BDU’s, I have found Propper to have the best fit (for cheap BDU’s). Truspec BDU’s are extremely baggy on me. So true about the food and water. I look at videos today and always wonder why they always leave water out of their kit.

[@Hungrybird474]

If I buy it I will buy from you pal since you’re a good dude . Can we get another video with you and that guy who was the long range shooter pro . He had you shooting at 1 k . That was a great video . He explained everything in a language I could easily comprehend . 👍👍. Sorry I forget his name but he’s the best I ve found on KZbin

[@ValiantSlothman]

Here's something I've really learned with kit. There is no reason to overdo it. Go a mile in the kit on a treadmill or run round for a minute in your house and you'll tell fairly quickly what needs to come off, move, or modify. As someone like myself with asthma, you have to try to keep things as light as possible but also carry enough.

[@diemos322jones9]

I really appreciate your honesty!

[@TheCeaselessHunger]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you!

[@abrahamlincoln6619]

Thanks for letting us know even dorks can wear war belts and larp through the thicket.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

I would larp with any of you fine folks

[@13BSteelRain]

I too, feel "especially operatory" when I put on my kit to eat breakfast. One must always be ready for ninjy attacks. One could liken the Combat shirt to the modern day reflective belt. It is capable of deflecting 40mm 😏

[@v.german11b]

You're simply the best, John Warrior Poet Lovell 💪🏼😎🇺🇲

[@justinbradbury1130]

Sir, thank you for for service!!!! My hat Is off to you. About your boots. I have had the same ones you got one. They suck. Crispi boots are the way to go!!!!

[@kinch613]

Yea it’s expensive, but i always ask what is your life worth! Best thing to do is literally one piece at a time. It will eventually come together faster than you think! Even mid line quality is still very good! When I started my LE career a 3D cell maglite was the shit! Now a tiny little one CR123 has more output! Shop the used gear stuff too! If anyome is like me, I constantly upgrade and there should be quite a bit out there used. The new stuff is struggling with inventory! Great stuff John!

[@jeffr2855]

Hey, John I wish you had added your helmet setup to your lists of equipment.

[@Tired6878]

Right? Did I miss what helmet he is using too? He said Ops Core Amps for the ear pro, wonder if it is an Ops Core helmet too. EDIT: Another commenter said it is a TMC Helmet, but not which one. Still no idea what it is though.

[@algen4052]

Great video. Thank you as always.

[@jeremygardner6773]

thanks for your hardwork

[@marcs990]

When I see all this kit that’s available these days it truly staggers me. I joined up in 1990 aged 1 week after I was 17. I was given boots made by the lowest bidder, this is a true fact that they used compressed cardboard in the soles. I was given a pair of DPM trousers & jacket, NOTHING like the stuff u see these days, a green normal button up shirt & a woollen jumper n that’s it. ZERO Gortex available & we went out in -10 conditions wet for days. Radios were hated heavy bricks, the batteries made up half the size of the “portable” radio & we had to share at least 4 batteries between us due to the weight, just 1 battery was easily bigger than an ammo can. Our webbing was pre moulded super thick n stiff hessian type material that shrank in the rain so it severely shrank when wet “which was always” that you could not put it back on. Ear protection, ear what….. not heard of. Helmet was metal n 0 padding just a well worn in leather straps instead. None waterproof gloves which to this day I swear they made my hands colder, then ammo, water “LOTS”, full big size 24 ration pack at a minimum in fact the only decent stuff we had was our 7.62 FN FALs & the awesome belt fed “more weight” GPMG squad weapon. In fact it’s surprising that more of us didn’t die, oh wait……

[@waynegroves6922]

You would have loved the early '70s - I had to carry a PRC-25 (affectionately known as the Prick25) once for a training mission, but ended up carrying TWO when a fellow Prick pooped out. If I remember correctly, that -25 represented its weight. This, in addition to the M14, full helmet, kit, everything . . . you felt more like you were training for a decathlon or something.

[@alexurrutia8177]

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[@outboardgull5285]

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[@marcs990]

@@waynegroves6922 yup, it’s nice to hear that our US cousins had it a similar way. I remember that those PRCs seemed to have a battery life counted in minutes not hours lol, & the amount of battery bricks we had to each carry was ridiculous, especially bad in the cold when it was hard to even get 20mins before a battery change, it wouldn’t of been to bad if we could discard them once flat but we had to bring them all back, fully charge them & the regiment fully turned around ready to go out again before we could even go back to the barracks.

[@Wile_E._Wolf]

@@waynegroves6922 I remember doing a long nav/recce exercise with the old ANPRC-77 and the old ALICE webbing/packs here in Australia at Cultana for laughs. Can honestly say that those Vietnam-era guys were something else. Uncomfortable, heavy and not fun at all.

[@marcelledbetter7296]

Who knew Larping could be so awesome? Now we do!

[@ajr6682]

THank YOU! JOHN you have BAR NONE the best LARPing skillz! ever

[@omikronairsoft6037]

God bless you Man!

[@PPSChadwick]

I love when guys dressed like this come to a class. It makes me happy to see that most of them with all their cool guy gear can’t hit the right side of a large barn but they look great doing it!

[@DamplyDoo]

Vs the guy coming in with jeans and denim jacket, just gets the job done

[@BuckFoeJiden]

I think the most important part of your gear choices when you're running on a thin budget is understanding the limitations of your gear, and training around that. I'm running RMA 1155 plates in a Spartan Armor carrier, a surplus MICH and my go to rifle for general purpose is actually a 16" Bushmaster. I paid $375 out the door for the rifle, I've never had FTF issues with it, and if the rifle craps the bed on me, it won't hurt my feelings nearly as much as if my custom build I've got over $3k in breaks. NODs are where most people are going to sink real money when it comes to gear. There's cheap digital monocular that technically work, but when it comes to night time LARPing, don't skimp on the NVGs.

[@davidb9323]

That gear is good to go.

[@rzrby]

I dig the transitions.

[@bkworkingman]

Good video joined your channel years ago and you are always on point.

[@Mathews_-wt8tr]

Salomon's are all I have been wearing for the past 10+ years for my shooting, rappelling and archery. Absolutely love em!!! Super comfortable but don't last as long as I would like. Wear them off of the concrete and they will last awhile.

[@3398halofreak]

youd be better off witha pair of iron rangers by redwing there about 500 bucks but they are re sole able and will last as long as you take decent care of your grear.

[@LibertyOrGTHO]

Have you tried Merrells?

[@Mathews_-wt8tr]

@@LibertyOrGTHO Ya Merrill's are really good off trail shoes too but Salomon's are much more comfortable and are more of a running shoe. Feels like your walking on air. Too bad the soles don't last longer then a year.

[@arborist460]

You boys tried the forces? After quest 4d’s 6yrs ago there still here with my forces,xa pros, and ultras…I larp through Ky Moutains in some serious terrain and couldn’t without my Solomons….

[@longshot7590]

More of this kind of content. BTW - liked you family bug out the easy way video. I have a great idea for the follow-up - actually load all your stuff up with a "out of the driveway in X hours commit" and see what falls apart! Then take what you got and do a 1st night out at a random location at a TBD location determined suddenly by a phone call to your cell. Then breakfast cook, pack up then mission over. Bet you would have an order of magnitude more appreciation and knowledge for what it takes to really have a pressure tested plan and family team to help it work

[@diegogomez2052]

I love this video I keep trying to find basic informational videos about kids but usually they are either boring Expensive and difficult to set up this video. Makes it very clear where to get it how to get it and what it does.

[@markmagallan7860]

Just sent this video to my lady, she is going to purchase everything you mentioned for me. Thanks for the vid.

[@tonybythesea448]

As a larping civilian I appreciate this

[@Yeti0044]

I was never an operator, but even a former A-10 Warthog weapons specialist needs someone to look up to. Thank you John, Godspeed!

[@austinrasmussen1870]

2w1X1 ?

[@Yeti0044]

@@austinrasmussen1870 Yes Sir!

[@austinrasmussen1870]

@@Yeti0044 nice.

[@nathanielwilliams4203]

Hands down best intro ever‼️‼️

[@skavin38]

Love your stuff John

[@moosesimpson8625]

Can you get a bright orange tac vest on your shop? If we're going to larp we should be able to pretend its for hunting purposes.