L.B.E. OVERLOAD 2: My RECCE Patrol Rig Loadout!

[@justanotherrat9703]

Take the TQ out of the vacuum bag. When you need it ,you need it fast and a little water wont hurt it. Out of the package too

[@Danefrak]

Agreed I tried to take mine out fast when I received my ifak just to see and frighteningly it was a much slower process than I had hoped. Lesson learned

[@boonedockery7220]

NOTED! Thank you!

[@mystic8merlin]

Or run 2. 1 Vacpacked for later but one for right now and accesable from either hand maybe "fixed" to your knife set up ?

[@donaldleggett]

@@mystic8merlin If you need one, chances are you will need two.

[@mystic8merlin]

@@donaldleggett So your argument is I will need 4 because I will be shot in all 4 extremities and that make's me wrong??? I guess I should have 20x times Chest seals also as well becuase I am going to eat a full 30 rounds and put some Baccon on it? This is why I don't reply to most comment's on the interweb !!!!!!! If shot 30 times or even 4 times, I will not need anything but a box you dip shit!!

[@stephenurban9880]

Tourniquet shouldn't be vacuum sealed. Just sit it on top of the SAW pouch contents for QUICK access. On other things you vacuum sealed cut a notch into the edge to assist in easy opening.

[@TAVAAR7]

Few suggestions: 1-have a TQ out of wrapping and somewhere you can grab with either hand. I've found the issued TQ pouch works great to keep it fairly clean and can be oriented vertically or horizontally to molle (on harness straps like the ones you have too if you don't mind it there). 2-check out the ifak insert pouches by Refuge Medical. The Bearfak one would fit the 200 saw pouch, keep things organized, hold an additional TQ and is easy to pull out without handfuls of components flying all over. You can even talk to them and make a custom order or even have full custom kits made up for your specific wants. The Bearmin insert also fits the issued sekri ifak pouch for what its worth. Awesome people too. 3-pepper spray, not for people but if its a recce rig it can help with evasion from dogs on a scent trail. 4-veil netting for while doing observation 5-small bottle of 91% Isopropyl alcohol. Not only is it an antiseptic and flammable, but use it on your feet to help dry them out without getting globs or sludge build up like foot powder eventually does. I use it before every ruck and it helps cut down on any blistering, even when I broke in new boots via wet soak rucking 6-flatfold duck (style) tape on an old gift card. I know you have some already but when it can be used for medical, repairs, fire etc its worth the extra bulk/weight of a compact card wallet, you can never have enough duck tape 🤣

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you so very much for this input! I ETSed 36 years ago and so much has changed. I have written everything down and I will be posting a pinned comment as soon as I read and disseminate all of the comments. I feel like I'm attending a real-world veteran centered university course right now. This Is fantastic! For what the video was... It has produced the best, most useful, experienced based comments I have EVER received on a video. I am humbled and grateful for all of it! Thank you again! Blessings for you and yours!

[@tattooninja]

That's interesting about pepper spray...Is that proven to work? If it does, you could even use pepper powder in a small salt shaker, or a couple centrifuge capsules, to dispense it.

[@jayneubauer3401]

@@tattooninja yes, pepper spray definitely works against dog trackers. USMC Recon here. BTDT....

[@jayneubauer3401]

@@boonedockery7220 you must be a grunt. We think a lot alike. 2 more things I came up with - 1 - a dummy cord on the multitool. It serves 2 purposes - 1 to get it out of the mag pouch more easily and 2 to keep from losing it. There is plenty of room in the bottom of the pouch for about 4' of 550 cord. Just leave a little sticking up to grab onto. 2 - you can make tabs for the bottoms of the mags like the Magpul ones using 550 cord and 100 mile an hour tape. Put a wrap of tape around the bottom of the mag, loop the 550 cord in an easy to grab loop, and finish wrapping with 2 more wraps. I have that on my USGI issue mags since the 80's and it is still going strong.

[@kentuckyshiner]

Put cotton balls in the battery carrier to reduce the noise. It adds fire tender and you can reduce weight by eliminating the outer padding

[@boonedockery7220]

Great Tip! Thank You!!!!

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

Why cotton balls when you can save dryer lint? Guess I'm poor.

[@crossfox1991]

​@MrCobb-rq8iv been a while but. Lint could leave dust on your batteries that might affect it's effectiveness or might actually catch fire in whatever you have those batteries in

[@Kinetic.44]

I hooked a sustainment pouch to the back of my FLC as well. I am a huge fan of those 200 round saw pouches, can carry 7 thirty round mags or 3 broken down MRE, extra socks and a small pistol.

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

I wear my watch upside down as well. So as to basically take note of the enemies time of death. Keep up the good work General give em hell!!!!

[@crowstudios300]

%100 want to build one of these! One thing I thought of that I would need is a list reminding me of what I have and where it is. Can't say how many times I got back from backpacking and discovered that I DID have something that I thought I did not have.

[@boonedockery7220]

I heard that Brother! The harness is amazing. That's one item you might want to invest in.

[@RobertHamm-u7c]

Zip ties are amazing for holding pouches in place. I’d recommend a pouch for a compass and signal mirror.

[@DanDannyDanielleBob]

Rhanks for sharing. For batteries - storacells are best but will need to be dropped in a bag for waterproofing. Shim the batteries using electrical tape (taped to the carrier not the cell) or with a cutting from a broccoli rubber band or ranger band with a dab of super glue to pin it to the carrier depending on how much wiggle there is in there...cut weight dramatically by reducing the count of subloads - reduces fabric and container weight. Dry bags with compression vents are good for cutting bulk and rattle because they squeeze everything together in there, just don't put anything sharp or hard edged in there. Put all your bags and packing material on a scale with no contents it will change how you think about organization.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Very Much For All Of the Tips! I have taken note of them. All of the information I gather will be used to make my RECCE Patrol Rig 2.0.

[@dilloncortinas4728]

nice load out fellow long hair

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you Dillon! I'm going to be making a lot of positive changes to it, so look for another video in the Spring.

[@dilloncortinas4728]

@@boonedockery7220 heck yea bro looking forward to your next video

[@BoomBoomChicky]

-It seems like you have three or four spares of a lot of things, when two would do. Especially for your 10 C's. I suggest you lay out all of the contents organized by the role they fulfill (emergency blanket, fire starting, etc) and determine the top two performers of each to retain. I think you would save a considerable amount of weight. -It seems like you have enough of certain items for only a short period of time (ammo, and water come to mind) yet others seem to be timed for periods of time closer to a week (the four sets of socks) I suggest you define a clear time period of which this rig is built around for, so you can more accurately plan things out. Especially when bringing ammunition, just having 100 rounds (4+1 20 round magazines) seems very very light when you're in an element without natural cyclic support. -two tourniquets are the minimum for most GSW based IFAKs, so you could easily add another in a TQ somewhere external for easy access, like beneath your sidewinder -You can probably drastically reduce the packed size of your swagman roll by getting a dedicated compression bag for it. This, along with reducing the tertiary backups of other items and redistributing the load, should let you free up your back entirely, allowing you to use a removeable assault pack to increase your on body water and carry mission specific items such as a helmet/NVG case or wet weather considerations/more ammo

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You For Taking The Time To Comment In Such Detail! I will be using all of the comments to create the RECCE Patrol Rig 2.0 Also, I noticed your avatar is a Space Marine. I started playing 40K in 87 using the original Rouge Trader rule book, which I still own. Good Times!

[@BoomBoomChicky]

@@boonedockery7220 I started playing when I was in middle school- 2007! I Still own some of the Assault on Black Reach models.

[@a.N.....]

80 rounds isn't alot of ammo

[@johndoe-cr3eu]

The Postman had been surviving for several years with his ruck sack containing toothbrush, tooth powder, foil with some food, and such and they stole it from him. So I start from there and my Alice pack is also very heavy. I figure I can easily shed stuff as need be. I like seeing a heavy pack and having it explained to me. Then I can pick and choose. In that respect, this is one of the better videos. The other irritating thing with most other videos is "This is my get home bag, this my bug our, this my inch bag". But when say, the EMP hits and you start walking home, you discover that part of town is in a riot so you had for the woods, then discover that you really need to be way our in the country and constantly moving due to marauding gangs. Point being, trying to have various bags for various scenarios is not possible to guess. I like a big big bag in the car. If it is not in the car, it may not be accessible for the duration. My back seat is the Alice pack covered with a blanket along with shovel, ax, tow cable, jumper cables, Dewalt Power Pack, fire extinguisher, etc." A year ago the national debt was $16 trillion and is now $30 trillion. How long can this hold together? Prepare. Please. Do something, grab a pack somewhere and start watching videos and writing down the commonly shown items and forget Christmas, stuff your pack. Also, I have several packs in case other people (family members) show up. They can carry some two.

[@boonedockery7220]

Brilliant AND Bravo! Thank You for Sharing This! I pray Many Others Read it And Take It To Heart! Sage Advice My Friend! Thank You Again!!!!!

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

One thing missing from most vids? Clothing. Lots of the gear will be on your person. Or better be. So part of my system is a British combat smock or a Redhead cargo vest. Both are large enough to wear OVER belt kit.

[@gregvause1380]

Very well thought out, Thank you. I live in the NW so I would always carry rain jacket & paints.

[@hisnameisiam808]

I've found that the best thing for my blisters is to keep walking on them. I know, everyone is different. They turn into huge calluses and never hurt again... until next hunting season that I have to wear new boots.

[@jackjohnson291]

Yup, I usually just poke them with a needle or knick it with a knife and keep on going. The only time I do anything more is if they’re flagging. If it’s just a tough blister, I probably won’t do anything at all.

[@johnnguyen6626]

At 27:00 you mentioned the batteries rattle within that case; I find that when I put 2x AA, 2x AAA, and one CR123; the batteries are just snug enough to fill the gaps and not make noise. I’ve also noticed you use a lot of extra nylon pouches inside other pouches; great for organization but it adds a lot of extra weight. To keep things together I’ve tried to narrow things down to tape and rubber bands. For example: the notepad, just tape the pen/marker/pencil to the top of it. Not saying it’s wrong, but the weight savings is nice on the back.

[@boonedockery7220]

Noted! Thank You!

[@168Diplomat]

Similar to what I carried as a long range recon ranger over 35 years ago. We carried 2 quart canteen covers instead of 200 rnd saw containers and standard mag pouches all full of 30 rnd mags. Instead of a sustainment bag we had an ALICE pack large and 1 quart canteens with the cups and stoves instead of bottles. That’s a good rig and I have many miles and 30+ live missions with it it will serve you well.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you for sharing this and for your service. I never used the canteen covers for mag pouches, but one of our E7's was a Nam Vet and shared it with us. Top said no when we asked if we could use them in the field. After I ETSed, I never stopped patrolling and used my ALICE with 2 quart bladders and my LBE. 4 mag pouches (I cut off the grenade straps) 2 1 quart canteens and a butt pack. All of it modified and rigged as I liked it. That was my go to for a long time! Timeless Kit!

[@168Diplomat]

@@boonedockery7220 yeah I don’t think that they have ever come up with a better setup

[@jamesparker1185]

That sidewinder flashlight is cool. Never seen that.

[@jackjohnson291]

Check out the smaller unit too. They can run on 123As or AA/AAAs, can be clipped practically anywhere, have a fitting to secure to a helmet, and can also come with a headband. If you get the headband, get an extra, that way you can remove the band and use the poly mount it clips to and secure it to your chest rig/plate carrier. That allows it to swivel vertically instead of horizontally (really helps for moving around where light is permissible or map reading under a poncho), and you can easily swap it around depending on how you need to use it. I did have to remove a little material on the clips of the mount to get it to go around the stiff material Crye uses on their SPC. I love that dang thing. I keep the mount on the center of my carrier, and mags still clear just fine. For using it on a harness, I just clip it on the shoulder strap or anywhere out of the way (depending on what I’m using).

[@jeffbrown9648]

I have two of them and they are called the sidewinder Boot.

[@boonedockery7220]

I was actually looking for the original on eBay (as the military dumped a bunch on the surplus market) and found it. I'll add a link a little later today.

[@DindoNuffin-e2x]

Stick foam ear plugs in to quiet the noises. You will need them anyway. PVS-14, bump helmet and Wilcox mounts. FLIR does not replace IR. You cannot see thru glass(drive a vehicle) with thermal. All visible modes can be spoofed.

[@boonedockery7220]

Ear plugs noted! I was looking at this monocular: www.amazon.com/FLIR-Scion-Thermal-Imaging-Monocular/dp/B07RP447DL?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 I have a ballistic helmet from hard head veterans level 4A so I've got that, the pvs-14 is out of my price range for a while. When I was in the Army the AN-PVS-5 was the state of the art and only worked with ambient light. Almost worthless on a cloudy moonless night. I have written all of this down and will research it further. I deeply appreciate this input, Thank you very much! You've given me a lot to think about. I see now, that I truly need to up my game with this. In the long run it will be well worth the investment. Thanks again! Blessings my friend!

[@cbracken55]

For your one handed Nalgene bottle problem...Condor makes a pouch for large Nalgene bottle with a zip top...I use mine hunting and its easy to use one handed...it has bonus zip pockets on the backside as well.

[@vonsprague7913]

Two words SMOCK CARRY! A lot of the items in pouches should be on your body as you may have to ditch your webbing/belt kit and move quickly. Tourniquet, Israeli bandage, chest seal, compass, head torch, small rations, water purification tabs, blade, gloves, lighter, cordage, etc should all be on your person either in your smock or cargo pockets. Ditch the hi-vis back pack in favour of a reusable orange bivvy bag it can be split to line a shelter, place a casualty in it or as a bivvy for you in extreme conditions. Didn't see a water filter? I recommend Sawyer mini plus puri tabs. All suggestions made with respect John. Kit is three layered, pack, belt kit, clothing and anyone of which should sustain you for 24hrs at least in varying comfort levels. Also hot drinks chocolate, coffee or bullion stock cubes plus a hexamine style stove for emergency use. Surgical spirit hardens off and sterilises blisters and wounds, just a small bottle. Half a roll of matt gaffer tape at least, flattened down. Scalpel blades. Right I'm getting on a plane! Lol. Nice kit, needs tweaking. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ziasurvivor3526]

Thank you for sharing. Great ideas. Love seeing the futhark in the notebook!!! Stay strong.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks so much!

[@camojoe83]

I'd migrate that radio to your right side somewhere. And the saw. Or add a set of hand clippers up there somewhere. Best thing in the world to trim sightlines silently while you lay and watch whatever it is you think you'll need to watch. I'd also trim down the squad size FAK some and use the extra space for things you might want to move from the back or you find and need to carry away. Same for the 200 rounder on the right, free up some room and migrate the poncho up there instead of keeping it on your back. Or maybe plan to stuff it into your cargo pocket or something. Should be more accessable, looking at it from the assumption you're not going to want to take it off till you're going to bed. Always useful to have some stuffing room in your front gear so you dont have to drop it all and dig out your extra bag because someone ran away from some perfectly good rations or ammo or whatever you're planning for. Also, as an exercise in curiosity, you should weigh all your little sub bags together and consider how much you might like them on day 3 in the middle of the blaring summertime jungle steam for adding weight you can't eat, sleep under, or use to defend yourself.

[@boonedockery7220]

I noted everthing. Thank you for your suggestions!

[@chrischambless]

Digging Gardener Scott ‘s new persona.

[@boonedockery7220]

I just Googled him... I could be his brother that no one talks about....😄😅😆😄😅😆👍👍👍

[@ANukeWithLegs]

Holy mother of Multicam

[@maxfalconi6995]

Great video, informative and straight to the point.

[@Allofthemonkeys]

I live in the desert, so I'd pack more water, but thats my needs and not yours. I am thinkinolg of swapping to an eagle h harness base for my set up, thanks for the ideas

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

Do it. You won't regret it. Going from a sleeve/belt w/suspender rig to one of these, it is more comfortable, even with a larger load. Desert, eh? One can often find them on ebay in AOR1... I snagged mine in AOR2 because it was like $30 cheaper than Multicam. Oh and check out the eagle 1x3 pouches, they were kinda built for these rigs...

[@boonedockery7220]

Going to get me some of those Eagle Pouches!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! This is all just first ideas and experiments! I'll be implementing a lot of changes and will post an update as soon as I can.

[@gatorhkman]

Love it man, well thought out, balanced, common sense laden and more. Agree on the CAT TQ comment...in duress you want easy and immediate access and speed of treatment vs sealed....so maybe add another?. Your approach is making me reconsider my load out fwiw.

[@francism9782]

In regards to vision supplementation, I completely agree. Night vision is nice for navigation but if you want to do more than use it as a handheld monocular, things can get pretty expensive very quickly when you factor additional costs such as IR lights, lasers, mounts, switches, etc. Personally, I've had good experiences with the flir Breach.

[@boonedockery7220]

First of all I apologize for the delay in my reply. I had 5 of my videos that "went NUTS" and my normal two or three comments that appear daily increased to hundreds. I have had to deal with numerous personal issues to include the death of my Mother. I have been replying to comments daily and I still have more than 1,000 to go. Thank you for your comment! I am still leaning toward the FLIR. I'm working on modifying the kit and I should have another video posted by early spring.

[@francism9782]

@Boonedockery no need to apologize. Life will always find a way to throw us curveballs. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

[@hammergodsix]

I always keep a pack of joke birthday candles in my fire kits. You can light them and they will stay lit until you put them out with water. I also always keep an ace bandage in my first aid kit too. It seems stupid until you roll your ankle in the middle of nowhere where your only mode of transportation is your feet. Speaking from personal experience on that one.

[@boonedockery7220]

Great Tips!!! Thank you!!!

[@joelbrown8508]

Nice setup. Thanks for sharing.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You!

[@ezeefisch5665]

I do enjoy your videos. That said, TQs should always be out of the package and staged ready for use. When you can bleed out in 2-3 minutes from a femoral bleed, the 30 seconds to open and prep a TQ is a long old time

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! Noted! Added to my list!

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

i found a pair of emt shears in the road recently, brand new. i use them as a dedicated cutting utility for repairs and crafting, during homesteading, camping, survival, and bushcraft, and just day to day life. i can not believe how much of a game changer these are. i would highly recommend any outdoorsman to give them a try, will change your life 😄

[@chrismurphy8094]

Good stuff, just ordered zippo typhoon matches ... those are awesome

[@Chris_Hetherington]

I really like this setup! Easy to see a ton of thought went into this.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you!

[@microlling3582]

you CAT needs to be out and already opened . By the time you get that opened and ready the patient will bleed out. The blister tape as you call it is known as moleskin. For your lighter put a small piece of fitted plastic between the gas button and the body of the lighter , secured with a piece of tape so it doesn't get pressed while it is packed. Use cotton balls to silence your battery kit and your wire . You could use the attachment straps on the side of the butt pack for USGI canteens or water bottles. It looks like you lack a eating utensil. . As for NV get a minimum of a pvs-14 only spend money once on NV. If you go with a pvs-14 later you can match it with a FLIR Breach PTQ136 thermal and have both.

[@boonedockery7220]

thanks for the information

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

thanks for sharing this loadout and invitng comments. 1.what is that cheap version of the sidewinder light? 2. possibly consider a small pair of one-handed pruning shears for taking out vines and stickers and such when you are doing a low crawl recon to your bushcrafting kit. 3. love the marker panel/backpack. 4. may have missed it but didnt see a basic weapon cleaning kit/lube. 5. seems like for warmer months you may want more water. 6. check out the ATN thermal scopes and monoculars. i like my thermal scope. and finally 7. i would like to see a weight on this load-out.

[@boonedockery7220]

I'm so pleased to see you commented. I'm reading through everything and taking notes and will pin a comment with changes and links to all requested items tomorrow. The weight is 32lbs with H2O.

[@jeffbrown9648]

The sidewinder is called the Boot.

[@ivanchavez7862]

Great video. At marker 14:00, instead of using that panel, you might want to use a sam's splint. You might want a mesh camo net and/or sandbag attached to the top of the buttpack like the Brits do. On the straps attach pepper spray for agitated civilians and dogs/wildlife.

[@boonedockery7220]

Noted! Added to the list! Thank You!!!!

[@richardksimpson800]

This video is great. My one suggestion for ALL of the people putting loadout vids together, please show the gear ON YOUR BODY. Show us how quickly you can put it on and access your gear. There are a bunch of chest rigs and LBE gear that is so hard to put on quickly that it literally takes a buddy to snap the buckles up. Thank You

[@boonedockery7220]

there is a very short clip at the very end of the video of me wearing it.

[@cpt.moroni3092]

Good to see your paying attention to noise on your kit. I’ve found that when you remove a mag from a 100rd saw pouch the other mags rattle around allot. I’ve used 200 round pouches and lay them flat. Personally I keep allot of similar gear as you in a pack. I only keep my mags and fighting gear on my kit. These days I’m running the British PLCE and a load out of AR10 mags. I run PVs14 and a thermal monocular. I don’t even carry a flash light. Like I said all the bushcraft toys stay in my ruck or pack. When i carry a carbine I carry 16 mags. When I carry my DMR I carry 8 mags.

[@ianslaby5703]

I find it curious about how people make a big deal about mag pouches making noise (such as having velcro flaps). The way I see it, if you need a fresh magazine it means that the one in your rifle has been emptied. I've never never encountered a magazine pouch that makes more noise than a gunshot, even suppressed.

[@cpt.moroni3092]

@@ianslaby5703 it’s the mags slapping around against each other not the actual opening of the pouch.

[@ianslaby5703]

​@@cpt.moroni3092 ahh i misread your comment, sorry about that. I see what you mean. Couldn't you simply sow in dividers? reindexing empty magazines when they are lying vertically would be a problem.

[@cpt.moroni3092]

@@ianslaby5703 yes you’d need to sew in dividers. I usually keep spare loaded mags stacked in the 200rd pouches and feed my mag pouches on my support side “left” side of of my belt kit. I learned this from Vietnam era vets. They used the M60 Alice pouches and even the 2 quart canteen pouches. For extra mag capacity. If you get in a gun fight you’ll never wish you had less ammo.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Sir! Do you adhere loop Velcro to your magazines to help quiet them when they are on their side? I was considering this in the 100 round pouch as there is insufficient space to add dividers. I get your point on the "bushcraft toys". I appreciate your input on that. I will lay out my recon rig philosophy in a pinned comment after I read all of the comments and disseminate them. It is as different from a fighting rig as a medics kit is from an infantry rig in the context I want to use it. If things turn hot that philosophy will certainly change. I love the PLCE rigs. Preferably the Jay Jays rigs. I would love to buy one but the shipping almost doubles the cost. I know this might be over stepping my bounds but I would love to have your total input. Is there any way possible that you could send me your standard loadout list to my email address? [e-mail] If it's too time consuming or inconvenient, I understand completely. It would be very informative if it's possible. Thanks again. I'm learning a lot. Blessings!

[@richardksimpson800]

Outstanding overview! Once my Thor pack mods are complete, I’ll be migrating over all of my gear from my webbing ( LBE). Essentially creating a ruck/web gear hybrid combining the best parts of a ruck with the modularity of LBE gear. I look forward to sending you pics. Thanks again for the patches and the excellent book! Take care.

[@jackjohnson291]

I’ve experimented with a similar concept in the past, but it’s difficult to get around being able to ditch your ruck (full of mostly comfort/convenience items vs life saving/taking equipment) in a hurry, if you need to engage or run for the hills.

[@richardksimpson800]

@@jackjohnson291 understood and I agree, however, my webbing is 60-70% ultralight bushcraft/survival and 30% fighting etc. If by some chance I ever end up needing to fight my way out of a ultralight camping trip, I’ll be taking everything, doing a quick reconfigure or just taking my chest rig. It’s more of a fun experiment really.

[@jackjohnson291]

@@richardksimpson800 Absolutely. I think it’s that fun that brings us all here today. Nobody has any best one answer or approach, and I’m far from an expert. I just like to look at how I can deploy a system and make it work for me ahead of time, rather than having to make tough decisions in times where having the opportunity to think isn’t available. Most of us will never have to drop anything and engage in combat, assuming we’re living life right, but it pays to be prepared.

[@boonedockery7220]

That sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing them!

[@mikehendricks2933]

Excellent tutorial as always John. WELL DONE!

[@boonedockery7220]

thank you

[@richardschafer7858]

I'm old enough that when I was recon with the 82nd we still used LBE. Personally, it's my favorite setup. Light, keeps one cool and just hella practical (for certain missions). A good butt pack is key! 😆 We were required to keep our compass around our neck with 550 cord in case we lost our equipment somehow. Great channel!

[@boonedockery7220]

I was a Cav Scout in the early 80's and what we used for recon was extremely rudimentary compared to what they use today. We had the LBE, but for the field I preferred the older canvas LBE, much quieter and the H-Harness didn't tangle like the Y-Harness. We hadn't started using 550 cord to back up the ALICE clips (which I hated!). As I researched contemporary RECCE loadouts, I felt VERY OLD, and Blown away with what is considered typical kit. Our IFAK back in the day was a compression bandage we wore on our LBE suspenders, that was it! After reading all the comments and taking many pages of notes, I'm going to completely restructure the loadout. I have worn it a good bit and it's extremely comfortable. Look for an update video in the Spring. Thank You For Your Service, and have a blessed day!

[@davidbane8292]

Take some finger nail clippers and notch your vacuum sealed stuff, it’ll make it easier to open. Carry a lil baking soda with your super glue, it’ll work faster and stronger

[@boonedockery7220]

Noted David! Thank You!

[@geanhitchcock1170]

love the load outs keep up the great work my friend

[@boonedockery7220]

Gean, If I could only be able to do the KZbin thing as an occupation, I'd be cranking out two to three good quality videos a week. All of different subjects, but at least one dedicated to rigs, packs and load outs. I have hundreds of ideas but so little time to produce them. Have a Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

[@jackjohnson291]

I’ve never seen colored mule tape. The stuff is awesome, but I’ve never liked the white. I’ve apparently been living under my rock too long again. Putting that on my list of things to do, maybe some yellow too for use around the farm. 👍👍

[@boonedockery7220]

I'll post a link for the mule tape in the description tomorrow.

[@tom1966mac]

Not sure i wanna go four layers to get my fire started. Not so tactical anymore, so I spark up after I set the fly/poncho

[@paulkline1574]

I would replace the sandwich bag with a 1 qt freezer bag for the boo-boo kit. Heavier plastic, will last much longer.

[@boonedockery7220]

Excellent! Added to the list! Thank You!

[@thedude828]

Awesome kit very well thought out I'm going through the same problem looking for thermal/nightvision I'm probably getting the atn thor 4 rifle scope and probably a atn monocular but I'm having to save up so its taking longer than I'd like

[@kurtbaier6122]

If you can carry it, run with it, and sleep with it on, in your AO, then cool. The eternal conundrum of : not to much nor too little, and not too heavy or bulky but not to light in weight or to small. Your recce rig seems to be set up more for camping. Ammo, water, medical, comms,, a few snacks, warming or wind and rain layer a must. Recommend wearing a day pack instead of a sustainment pouch. that way you can access it. Carry a GI canteen, cup, and hex stove. Carry a hydration bladder or main water supply and filter.

[@nick4416]

I was thinking the same thing. For a 72 hour kit I would think water, food, ammo, coms, medical and some extra layers depending on the season. Most of the other gear is great to have but adds weight and is more long term / camping items. If I’m in my AO I don’t need a map, sewing kit etc. I would think in terms if scaleability and not compartmentalization. Depending on what your doing scale up or down.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

That’s a sweet set up my friend!

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! It still needs some work but if carries well and I'm getting the access memory down.

[@dustinbarngrover7377]

very cool rig. I am working on a get home bag/rig my self. I had some recommendations for your kit. 1. swop 1 of you water bottles for a sawyer 24oz filter bottle. you did not show any water filtration capability. and maybe a blender bottle for drink mixes. 2. i would have gone with higher magnification monocular then the optics on your rifle. if they are the same power you could just use you rifle mounted optics to glass. 3. i would definitely dummy cord the monocular. 4. why don't you have a radio pouch on the rig?

[@boonedockery7220]

I will be replacing the Nalgene bottles with a Hydrapak silicone 1 liter water bottle that is compatable with the Katadyn be free filter and a Large Grayl water filter. Both will be nested in the Self Reliance Outfitters bottle cups. For my neck of the woods, which is very hilly and densely wooded, The magnification is adequate for my purposes. The range finding radicle was a big selling point which my scope lacks. Having them both at the same magnification made sense to me, that's why I chose it. Of course, I may learn many things in my kit won't perform as I had planned and I will have to modify. I will dummy cord the monocular. Thank you for the suggestion! As of now, I am running solo. When I find a like minded team member, the radio pouch will replace my GPS pouch. That GPS is a little too large IMHO anyway. Thank you VERY MUCH for your input it is needed and greatly appreciated.

[@dustinbarngrover7377]

@@boonedockery7220 looking forward to updates. you give me things to think about with my own kit. do you have some kind of com incase you for some resin cant walk out? if not I can tell you that my cheap chines radio with a very long tape stile antenna has very good range.

[@tattooninja]

What's that plastic cylinder w/the tape & repair kit? I had the same idea, but the PVC pipe I got for it is too big & heavy. One thing I started doing is adding the total weight of all bags, pouches, belts, buckles, straps etc; dead weight used only for carrying my stuff. Then I try to reduce that and/or include as much functionality to my bags as possible: At least 1 dry bag for water & air pillow, a leather for stropping & hot pad, a bag for filtering, something with a signal color, cotton for char, wool beanie for hot water bottle, etc. Oh and Faraday bags are on my list, good call.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

If you ran 30s I would suggest the eagle 1x3 mag pouches. It cinches them down with elastic so there is no rattle and has velcro and a buckle, keeps the foliage from ripping the pouch open. Love these harnesses, super comfy. I know the buttpack ain't exactly "cool" or "high speed" but once you try one it is hard to go back. Waiting for Fireforce to get that buttpack in stock with a color other than black. I love the capacity of the recon style one (mini Alice pack) but it is Chinese, floppy and tries to ride low no matter what I do and it's black.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you very much for these tips! Adding them to my list!

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

@@boonedockery7220 I will be honest, I don't know how well those will run with 20s, but for 30s they are the cat's meow (in my opinion).

[@teampyle9835]

Nice setup. Gave me a couple ideas. Idk if anyone said it already but you can use ear plugs or cotton balls to muffle your rattles.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! I will add your tip to my list. I have received hundreds of fantastic suggestions since I posted the video. I will be completely redoing the rig taking suggestions in mind. The result should be a FANTSTIC rig/loadout as apposed to a good one. I living proof, your NEVER to old to learn something new. Have a fantastic day!

[@teampyle9835]

@Boonedockery I'm excited to see your 2.0 and 3.0 setups

[@davidward3848]

Besides my treatise of a comment, love your vids, brother man

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Brother! I'm working my way through the comments now. Looking forward to reading your treatise!

[@jeremy67A]

Good to go!

[@robertbates6057]

Great kit! I have a similar setup for my Get Home kit. Rob in GA.

[@boonedockery7220]

Awesome Rob! Better prepared than dead! Stay vigilant!

[@robertbates6057]

@@boonedockery7220 LOL! I'm gettin old man. I might just have to fight backwards. I like to tell folks... I'm an easy first shot...just DON'T miss. I won't.

[@boonedockery7220]

@@robertbates6057 That's The Spirit Brother!!!!

[@jaybyrdsshenanigans]

You are bound and determined to get me into trouble brother 😂😂😂😂 now I’m going to have to get me one of those too!!😂😂 great video Brother John thank you for sharing and all your hard work making the great family friendly videos 🙏😁👍 God bless you and the family Timms brother 😊🙏❤️😁👍🙏🙏

[@boonedockery7220]

Brother If You Were Closer You'd Already Have One From My Surplus Extras, as few as they are....😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😆😁😉

[@marcusmolnar3812]

Take the tourniquet out of the package and maybe attach it to one of the shoulder straps to make it more accessible and you might want to consider adding a few more tourniquets after all you do have 4 limbs not to mention you might need to use them on someone else

[@kenponinja1877]

Add some packets of "Bleed Stop" to your Med kit as well as a chest seal. Going to incorporate some of the ideas from your Boo boo kit. Good Stuff.

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

Grocery store corn starch acts as a clotting agent. Just packing roll gauze and applying boatloads of pressure works well and is less to carry.

[@boonedockery7220]

Got It On My List! Thank You!

[@Leland300]

The Magpul ranger plates may be the better mag “tab” option. The wrap around ones make the mags wider and then tend to get hung up on each other, especially in that SAW pouch set up. I have some on my M1A mags and they do work great for grabbing the mags but they can be shit disturbers when it comes to logistics.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks for the info! It's much appreciated!

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

So, why no thought to alcohol stove (trangia style) for a flame, the blue flame from methanol in non brilliant, (but sometimes they can get a orange-ish tips on the tips of the flames), meaning not very bright so its easy to hide, produces heat for your hands, so if you found or made an safe shelter, you can make a meal.

[@steelwolf411]

Just an FYI, the powder hand warmers have a tendency to expire after a while. If they start to feel crunchy / hard rather than like bag of course powder, then they probably went bad.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@berryreading4809]

I think some black med gloves, chest seals, and maybe and extra TQ in a holder/pouch on the opposite side... Other than that some single tab purification tabs or a sawyer filter/dirty water bag unless i just missed it lol (they also fit some of those Nalgene replacement dual cap lids if you HAD to grab n go with untreated water) and for cold weather or possibly year round I think some trioxane bars and a 3-4pc flat or full size folding trioxane stove may be worth the weight. (Don't have to worry about alcohol storage or evaporation like a denatured mini stove). Also you may want to check out the new Sionix Opsin for about the best "affordable" (ha $2,500!) and high performance digital nightvision on the market that comes close to real gen 2-3 intensifier tubes and is factory made for helmet/field use instead of a rigged up monocular, although the previous Sionix Aurora and the Aurora Pro monoculars are now discounted since everyone wants the Opsin... Anywhere from $500-$1000 for pretty darn good, useable digital NV setup (helmet mounting adapters and hardware up that discounted starter price though)... Awesome video, awesome setup 👍I'm definitely going to borrow several ideas from your pack that could make mine much more streamlined and well rounded while still keeping all the 72hr+ emergency survival sustainment capabilities... Thanks!

[@soldierstrong8614]

If and when the shtf I would consider adding a few smoke grenades of some type and color, along with some light sticks. For your boo boo kit, I would consider adding a small and large pair of nail clippers. Just some things to consider that I myself believe are and will be a must in an unexpected situation.

[@boonedockery7220]

Adding this info to my list. Thank You!

[@johnniecameron8829]

Panty liners are great for blisters stuff it in your sock ,works good ...maybe for wound care also .

[@russhay422]

Would love to hear an update on the Snugpak SF sleep system. Saw a listing on Amazon for a camo zip baffle as well.

[@boonedockery7220]

Got snafu'ed again with time availability. It's on my list.... Sorry for the delay.

[@russhay422]

@@boonedockery7220 I’m sure there’s plenty of other content you’d like to make as well, it’s all good. 👍

[@jefffefferson8339]

34:05 - What is the nomenclature of the container with the tape and trip wire?

[@boonedockery7220]

It's the D.E.W.C. (Double Ended Waterproof Container) from survival solutions. I'll post a link in a pinned comment and the description tomorrow.

[@dalemeyer8207]

Thanks

[@boonedockery7220]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@harrisdail9939]

How about a list of manufacturer of each pouch and belt. Be each a source of supply for everything 😊

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

the batteries would drive me insane. 😂 i just put a couple slices of toilet paper folded as a little packing buffer, and it also will help act as a rudimentary dessicant as a last stop gap measure for any vapor that possibly finds it's way in eventually. i also do this with all my flashlights or lanterns, anything that uses batteries that i'll be using and moving around. it absolutely needs to be solid for me, no rattling or moving parts. i've even taken things apart and siliconed parts together, especially contacts or wires, any mechanical connections that take physical force. or say, the bulb contact. no reason to allow corrosion or contact wear. it solidifies and just buttons things up. it really brings things to that next level of durability and protection/ longevity

[@GruntLife-yi6xv]

As far as the Leatherman....prolly on your trouser belt would be the best spot. If you doff your kit and your "bushcrafting" up some hot chow you'll always have it. No running around trying to figure out where it's at. B

[@Coyote66MB]

I would put a spare space blanket in the orange rescue bag in the case it is for someone else you don't loose yours leaving it behind. Maybe a spare small/reduced medkiit also in there.

[@boonedockery7220]

Good idea! I'll add it to the list! Thank You!

[@alexgard4968]

I had to buy one of these used on ebay. I cant find them anywhere for sale at the moment.

[@boonedockery7220]

The Eagle Industries Butt Pack is even more difficult to find!

[@AndreFavron]

Brilliant rig. A few humble suggestions: your extraction rig should include some glow sticks on a string and a whistle. Your nav kit has no pace beads? Interesting! Do you not use them? I have designed my rig with a front chest pouch that has four D-rings and carabiners for quick removal when taking off the rig. It has a concealed carry rapid access behind my drop-down admin pouch that I carry my nav kit in. This enables a rapid access poop kit where the nav kit sits. Finally, since you do not want to use fire, I would strongly suggest replacing one of your steel bottles with a water filter capable bottle and also carrying water purification tablets. PS, your Gerber Strongarm is also the knife I have on mine. Good call:)

[@boonedockery7220]

No, I haven't...

[@disasterduck13]

Thanks for the video

[@adamcichawa5920]

Legend rocking the brit kit 😂

[@boonedockery7220]

I love the LCE Harness Assembly! I wish the shipping wasn't so much or I'd have a JJs rig or two.

[@yogsothoth5370]

What was in the shoulder pouch? Did I miss that?

[@boonedockery7220]

It was either my Garman Rhino or my Boafeng radio. I switch them back and forth frequently!

[@gysgtwright8455]

What size is that cup? Right now I have a 16 0z 500ml looking for bigger but not too big think 750ml should be better?

[@boonedockery7220]

25 oz. It's great. I have a 750ml titanium cup I'd like to add to both water bottles. I'll post links in a pinned comment and the description tomorrow.

[@gysgtwright8455]

@@boonedockery7220 awesome

[@sethfrazier7327]

nice gear man 😍

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You Seth!

[@whiteru55ian33]

Hey Boon do you have a video on those fire starters that you made? I am interested in seeing what you used.

[@boonedockery7220]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6nKomt-eL6ed6M&ab_channel=Boonedockery

[@gerhoefsmit8015]

Hello Brother, That is an awesome video ! The only thing that seems missing in my humblest of opinions is an Espressomachine 🙂 It looks to me (on my screen) that the compass that goes with the firesteel, is broken ? at 31:56m. for the rest a very instructional video with lots of great idea's for my own pack. I personally carry a British vest with attached pockets and room for additions, it leaves the back free for a small backpack like the one you have on your pack. Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

[@boonedockery7220]

The compass has a bubble in it but when it's upright it does work. I love British gear! I'm taking notes from all these comments. Thank you for adding to the conversation! Much Appreciated!

[@sharonkirby3020]

Where did you purchase the trim lite headlamp?

[@boonedockery7220]

eBay

[@mushroomtip11]

love the set up! What headlamp is that?

[@mushroomtip11]

Found it. Petzl Strix VL for $350 jesus.

[@CThomasBeer]

Similar rig, but built with surplus ALICE gear and a Y harness, except I use the m16 -30 round mag pouches instead of your 20 round saw pouches. Compartmentalize my ifak to MARCH-E algorithm, CAT is staged and strapped to the inside top of ifak.

[@highdesertdrew1844]

On the batteries, drop that goofy whatever they are battery carrier. I have one of those and I keep meaning to throw it away, it's bulky, doesn't carry very many batteries and as long as I have it, I'm tempted to try to use it. I long ago moved over to the "stor-a-cell" battery carriers. I do a lot of stuff at night, and I'm always burning through AAA, CR123's and CR-2032's. Two quick notes: I think you've got too much extra stuff that's probably not adding value to make up for it's weight, and depending on your goals, you probably don't have enough ammo. The second thing, you proibably want to have a radio pouch up front for your baofeng, even if you plan on keeping it in your buttpack until "deployment" I see a lot of people with that radio just clipped to their gear, while not particularly valuable, the intelligence value someone might get after finding your radio could be a big deal. Get a pouch! Also, for the baofeng, there's now a USB charge cable that can be used with the extended batteries (plugs right into the accessory port) that will charge them up, it's about $8 on amazon.

[@boonedockery7220]

Got it! Store-a-cell added to the list, Thank You!

[@bigoz7]

Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!

[@johnreed6856]

Like your load out. Do you have a detailed list? Where did you get your pencil lead tube?

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank you! I'll try to get the list together and add links ASAP!

[@CoyoteRidge]

Nice rig

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! I have changed the load out a good bit and have been patrolling with it. I'm really liking it as a RECCE Rig!

[@7thfirst]

Just from personal experience.... IFAK: trauma items only. Looting through non trauma items, trying to find what I need to treat you, under a head lamp, trying to hold you in place...no Beuno. Boo boo kit, space blanket, wipes, etc. Id put them in the butt pack. Plus, it gives you more room for more trauma items. Also, un-wrap/pre set your TQ. Mini Sharpie in the IFAK...you wont have to go to another pouch to have it accessible to mark the patient. .

[@outsidertank]

Awesome info thank you. Wales Great Britain..

[@mattbrown5511]

I would add an epi-pen to the med kit pouch. I have to use them in emergency situations in the past. I know it is a pain to switch them out periodically, but to save a life ...

[@jackjohnson291]

Some Benadryl is good insurance as well for less severe allergic reactions.

[@boonedockery7220]

Noted! added to the list. Thank You!

[@markdelagarza]

New drinking game! Every time he says, sub- compartmentalized take a shot!

[@jackjohnson291]

🥴 I lose.

[@boonedockery7220]

Mark! I think you're on to something there!!!!

[@donaldleggett]

Who makes the water bottle pouches?

[@boonedockery7220]

Mystery Ranch

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Stealing the pouchshaper idea, been thinking of a way to do so on the M.o.a.B.'s many rockets 👍 They'll also switch up as windbreaks, food surfaces and I'm sure other applications. When I get my kit ordered I'll have kitlists in each compartment and a master list in the visibly marked Ouchpouch built into my hipbelt. Wohoo, snickysnacks!

[@boonedockery7220]

Great Plan! I might have to use a few of them!

[@tomritter493]

Well are you useing ar. Or ak ? Also for recon your lookin,g ranger style travcl li gut freeze at night your set for lrrp . ID have Morse food you need to keep up energy j??jmo

[@boonedockery7220]

I have AKs and Ars amongst many others but will be running an AR with this rig. Going to be working on my winter version and will post a video after Christmas.

[@TimHarperW5TAH]

What kind of belt do you use in this rig?

[@farmerwayne1404]

Nice! Btw, what size is your map case in inches??? Ty!

[@boonedockery7220]

I think it's 7"x12"?

[@farmerwayne1404]

@boonedockery7220 Ty! Sorry, is that the viewing area or the total size. I see a few different sizes. Thanks again...

[@worldwarmini3919]

What model is your headlamp? Great video

[@boonedockery7220]

I believe it is the Petzl STRIX IR Compact Multi-mount Tactical Headlamp.

[@henrydaubresse9652]

Three items jumped out at me. (1) Take a look at a Grayl Aquapress Water Filter, purifies without boiling. (2) A product called "Hot Lips" weighs nothing and insulates your water bottle cup when you do boil, or if you ever, like me, snivel out and make coffee. (3) Add an Ace Elastic Bandage to your IFAK.

[@boonedockery7220]

Thank You! I've added these suggestions to my list.