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

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

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

[@JoseEstrada-hq2fo]

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[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

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

[@jimbremner7660]

Thx love the channel keep up the great work

[@zaynevanday142]

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

[@tollan23]

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

[@andymatney9991]

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

[@Cormac2023]

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

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

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

[@Cormac2023]

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

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

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

[@Cormac2023]

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

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

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

[@daveagar5594]

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

[@ScottOut-n-About]

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

[@redapple3256]

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

[@thebrutonfamily4231]

Yes this would be awesome

[@JohnMuise]

I recommend condoms/abortion.

[@chriskourliourod1651]

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

[@larrykemp94]

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

[@RealBrianBryant]

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

[@redapple3256]

Never thought to use a pencil sharpener. Great idea

[@thomasmusso1147]

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

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

Smoothin’ it. Good job!

[@nmelkhunter1]

Ingenious! 👍

[@JOHNFMKN]

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

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I don't use or recommend filters in the winter

[@MobileAura]

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

[@nakinipeace]

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

[@eddiemason4316]

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

[@kimlovinagoodfind1510]

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

[@MH2ga.12]

Just in time for spring

[@Taco577]

I know 😂😩

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

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

[@Taco577]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret sounds good. 👍

[@MH2ga.12]

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

[@Shakashack2022]

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

[@ODXT]

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

[@BigWiesell]

Kinda gross, but earwax can be a substitute.

[@GAUROCH2]

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

[@titanpreparedness]

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

[@jouzel8951]

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

[@joshuahuman8442]

I lol’d too when he said that.

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

@nick sweeney 👍👍👍

[@chased4333]

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

[@JesusSaveMe333]

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

[@Macovic]

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

[@95manneya]

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

[@shawnr771]

There was one idiot when I got here.

[@GAUROCH2]

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

[@jl8628]

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

[@robbabcock_]

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

[@jakewalden771]

Total flex with the lip balm!

[@benrusnak2077]

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

[@GAUROCH2]

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

[@codymarkley8372]

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

[@davidcarothers3311]

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

[@mathewfigueroa8]

I came to this video just to like this comment

[@djocharablaikan8601]

bruh 😂👌🏻

[@brandyhouston2105]

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

[@DansEarway]

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

[@ann-marierigby5967]

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

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

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

[@glorybound7599]

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

[@mackgmoney1515]

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

[@gnarly3000]

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

[@1cleblanc]

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

[@TheOctapodi]

Lip balm application was hilarious.

[@dukeeod1650]

putting the lip balm on was priceless. Awesome videos.

[@sethwashburn8368]

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

[@Levi_Allen]

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

[@pl7868]

keep ur bic an ur nuts together in the north

[@russellmartin4002]

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

[@davidb9323]

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

[@johnburgin7478]

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

[@sniper12121991]

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

[@tramontane3239]

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

[@Allofthemonkeys]

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

[@markusschaffer9712]

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

[@JohnSmith-bh8um]

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

[@coreberry]

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

[@travisodr6393]

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

[@fist_bump]

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

[@anvilranch1888]

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

[@djzrobzombie2813]

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

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

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

[@GAUROCH2]

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

[@GAUROCH2]

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

[@johnmbrown6627]

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

[@PapajosTraders]

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

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

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

[@nicholaspapoulias9280]

Great episode!

[@dangraham9590]

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

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

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

[@williamtucker8888]

the dry humor is great, add more.

[@shawnr771]

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

[@jamescrowe7892]

You stock your panties?

[@shawnr771]

@@jamescrowe7892 oops. Dang auto correct.

[@7331MC]

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

[@richardcanfield2741]

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

[@mackgmoney1515]

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

[@jimbremner7660]

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

[@rachealstinnett5829]

Mt man here good advice from this man 👍👍

[@geoffreycotter]

great info.thank you.always enjoy your sessions

[@Borealwalkabouts]

Sir, you rock. Thank you for your efforts

[@michaeljones5395]

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

[@q3dm17]

That lip balm application shot though :D

[@ronaldrose7593]

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

[@keeneyeful]

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

[@kennethholder8898]

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

[@livetosurvive4558]

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

[@davidb9323]

Rip away would be nice

[@KianaShalix]

@The Gray Bearded Green Beret, This is why I recommended you for your gear to carry in a SHTF scenario because everything here is USEFULL! =) one of the other channels put up a gear to carry in shtf and he had a freaking solar panel to charge your electronics to keep yourself entertained..... man you will be doing so much crap you will have no time for electronics. =) again thanks for real videos on gear to have!

[@tokyo8236]

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

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

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

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

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

[@jamescrowe7892]

Lucky you. Enjoy.

[@jackmcdonnell8419]

Always wanted to camp in Scotland. Have fun!

[@tokyo8236]

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

[@ArmstrongSurvival]

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

[@tomritter493]

Great loadout brother beats our old loadout lol

[@herbsmith6871]

Good stuff Josh 🤠

[@campingalan]

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

[@pecotrain7399]

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

[@rob9147]

"sitting on a park bench" ******* "snot is running down his nose" Good info bro!

[@Jonsson474]

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

[@bobinmontana777]

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

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

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

[@kokadjooutdoors620]

Nice content bout what I carry when out in winter

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Great info GBGB

[@mnmikeoutdoors8595]

I like your candor. Keep it natural.

[@cb3984]

Great knowledge as usual. Thanks brother

[@1985daddyd]

Thanks

[@tk00903]

Blooper reel, Alright!!!👍

[@cantstartafire]

Use the candor weeks to keep it nappy.

[@geoffreybartlett9293]

Good information!

[@anvilranch1888]

Why do you need all that snivel gear? Your Ranger tab will keep you warm. Lol.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

They are flammable but they make such a small fire and go out quickly 😂

[@anvilranch1888]

@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Doesn't matter if it's still attached to your uniform. You know, build a man a fire and he stays warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he stays warm the rest of his life.

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

I hadn't considered that. That would be warmer bro

[@jamescrowe7892]

@@anvilranch1888 🤣🤣🤣

[@miked4152]

That's so funny 😂🤣

[@DZ-so6go]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@jabbawoods]

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

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

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

[@cliff9057]

I liked the video. New words and all. 😊

[@SA-dx5sx]

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

[@MichaelR58]

Great video and information , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@user-vg1bk9ux6r]

Damn those bloopers were funny as hell! laughed my ass off! I love this channel.......informative as well as entertaining!

[@sgbradley]

I guess winter is coming back then. ☘️

[@GrayBeardedGreenBeret]

My guess is probably within 6-7 months here it will be

[@DJefferson89]

Awesome content my man, I'll be sure to go through your amazon link when I order these. Wicked jacket too, have you got a link for that??

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

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

[@markreed1258]

Thank you Sir

[@TSWARD-xb9rk]

Well you will not be torturing ants with your lense thingy 🙀 that’s candor

[@beigesedan]

Good info, made me laugh. Thanks!