Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) BATTLEFIELD ADVANTAGES

2024 Guide to Load Bearing Equipment
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[@richardschafer7858]

Late 80s early 90s I was a paratrooper stationed in Vicenza, assigned to a recon platoon. LBE is definitely the way to go for fast and light. The H-harness was the preferred configuration, with a butt pack (ours were smaller than yours) where we kept snivel gear, food, and shelter). Two canteens, two ammo pouches, with an extra ammo pouch for admin, bayonet and we were good to go. We also had the large Alice pack. Most bomb proof pack ever. Also, we would wear BDU top untucked for increased airflow. Made a big difference.

[@NorthwestScout]

Thanks for sharing some of your story! Northern Italy…very cool!

[@brett76544]

I still have a large Alice pack from the early 90's. I have used it in Alaska, Canada and the out west hunting. Even now for PA opening day I will still use it on opening day or when the snow is on walk the mile up to the cabin for the late muzzleloader season.

[@ditch9802]

Still got mine too.

[@jackaubrey8614]

Was in Vicenza in mid-80's on an exchange from UK - nice place and good DZ! "...the large Alice pack. Most bomb proof pack ever..." cough, cough .... never seen a Para/SAS Bergen then...? :)

[@OldNavajoTricks]

​@@jackaubrey8614 that's a Gsr fieldpack he has as well 🤘

[@journeyman7189]

Good stuff Jeff. I like the cooling effect for sure especially in warmer environments. Nate

[@NorthwestScout]

@@journeyman7189 it makes a huge difference! I like wearing a chest rig…except summer 😁 Have a good day brother!

[@simplefieldcraft]

Back in the day we replaced the butt pack or kidney pouches with water bottle pouches or utility pouches. It gave a lower profile so no big butt pack bouncing on the run. A basha/poncho rolled up with cords fit in one, 24hr food stripped down in one, ifak+trauma kit in one, and one left for personal preference. Replace the right side mag pouches with a commanders pouch gives duel capability to carry administrative paperwork or extra ammo be it link or mag. Stitch on elastic to pouches to place natural vegetation as camouflage to break up shape while moving through different environments. I see to many videos where personal camouflage is not applied or even spoken about.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@simplefieldcraft Very good information in your comment! It’s appreciated! Thanks for the feedback my friend! Last Fall I removed the butt pack and had smaller canteen size pouches across the back. I do change things up to show people options. Have a great day!

[@melvinhowell5469]

Thank you, Sir...really appreciate it...one of the best videos I have seen on the topic...simple, straightforward, and gets right to the heart of the benefits...really appreciate the pointer on accessing the butt pack, and also went to the article you noted. As an old guy (and I don't mean middle age!) who lives in the southeast, the heat and humidity are always a serious issue...even for those like me who pray they never have to do anything more than watch their own front door...God bless...

[@NorthwestScout]

@@melvinhowell5469 Thank you my friend! I’m definitely a winter guy, so the summer heat and humidity is a real struggle to be in. Temperatures and humidity in your southeast can be brutal! I learned some good tips from the article! God bless you as well!

[@declineofthewest.]

I just bought a 6 point dpm plce set and like it, but it’s definitely different from a chest rig. Accessing the rear bags is something I’m getting used to.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@declineofthewest. I’d like to get a DPM PLCE, the Brits make some good kit!

[@kurtbaier6122]

Great topic, presentation, and video as usual. Fins often attached a dry bag to carry more personal kit during the winter, horizontally above the buttpack attached to the suspenders. Instead of a small backpack. You’ve seen my LBE, I can carry enough sustainment items also in SAW pouches. Liked and enjoyed the video.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@kurtbaier6122 Thanks brother! I’m still working out what I want to carry for sustainment without adding too much weight. I bought these MRE bars and had four in there, med kit, poncho for now.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

Ive been buying as much surplus gear as I can, LBE, and FLC, pouches, packs, clothing and such.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@gunsofmasseffect4321 Get it while it’s available! Kits will only get tougher to find as time goes on!

[@paul7754]

Mil-surp is a great way to go. It's versatile, tough and reasonably priced. Preppers, collectors and re-sellers are drying up the market in some areas. Stay diligent and scour the surplus websites for gear - it's still out there but going quick.

[@viciousKev]

How far can you run?

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Don't forget plce.

[@bugoutbrad8395]

LBE, love it. Also tall boys, fit well. In some of the pouches. Lol. Cheers bro

[@NorthwestScout]

@@bugoutbrad8395 A very comfortable setup. Next will be M81 Woodland and Flecktarn

[@PNWBackwoods]

Keep on keepen on

[@NorthwestScout]

@@PNWBackwoods Thanks!!

[@jamesborek8125]

I'm liking that I've shrunk a chest rig, belt kit, and assault pack into a single h-harness setup. I've lost a little but the single system simplicity is nice.

[@NorthwestScout]

I agree, the simplicity is nice!

[@davidoftheforest]

my forestry rig has PLCE from genuine JayJays as a base. Its vastly superior to the basic cruising vests everyone else uses. I designed it to mimic what i could be using in a SHTF scenario. Im getting paid to field test my kit hahaha

[@NorthwestScout]

@@davidoftheforest Now that’s a great deal!!! That’s awesome!!!

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

I have plenty in Woodland, have been buying UCP, and now focusing on OCP/Multicam.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@gunsofmasseffect4321 Good stash brother!!

[@subdawg1331]

wow brother awesome video impressed...psssst you know you are on a list.... probably the same one I am ... great one video well done.. shared even , I like this type of setup for the homestead protection in shtf ... local patrolling, etc... you know my thoughts on large packs ...

[@NorthwestScout]

@@subdawg1331 A few months back I loaded up a large ruck, walked across the yard…I said no way…too old for that! This setup now that I have it positioned correctly lets me move pretty agile! Thanks brother!

[@nickgomez6272]

in the southern Arizona desert LBE is the way to go. spread the gospel.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@nickgomez6272 That’s great to hear!

[@davidoftheforest]

i noticed in bush with lots of blowdown and obstacles; the PLCE webbing is great for rolling your legs and ass over things without slowing down. Also great for 4x4ing uphill and rock climbing because you dont have anything on your upper body impeding your agility. I have no problems jogging or speed walking through dense forest like you said. Also better in alder and rhododendron patches because you can hip check that crap and keep your forward momentum opposed to having it catch on a load bearing vest

[@NorthwestScout]

@@davidoftheforest Great points! Agility is huge and really noticeable when there isn’t weight on your upper half.

[@davidoftheforest]

@@NorthwestScout yea, I always wondered how those guys run a chest rig and dangler with nothing on their back. I imagine that'd kill your lower back after negotiating obstacles for hours

[@davey9028]

just found ur channel, enjoying it so far.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@davey9028 Thanks! Welcome to the channel!

[@maltaconvoy]

Welcome!

[@rushyahr7423]

The lbe was cool, you had access to lunch, water, and ammo

[@NorthwestScout]

@@rushyahr7423 I’d be done without my lunch 😁

[@shaynehawkins713]

I have a battle belt, backpack and chest rig. In a encounter if I had time I would lose the backpack. I have an ar 6 stinger 2 repeating crossbow. So I'm silent. Plus magazines with bolts on them on my battle belt.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@shaynehawkins713 Yes exactly, whether a belt and chest rig or LBE…either way the backpack will get dumped. Have a good day brother!

[@dreb222]

With what we think the future fights may look like, magazine capacity means everything. Combination of 6-8 mags on chest rig, 6-12 more in LBE, and more in pack. Combine gear for best results.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@dreb222 Definitely a viable option!

[@PPPumpkineater]

This. I rock and RRV with what could be considered an "intermediate" belt kit load. My belt kit is my fighting sustainment kit. Mags, water, food. My RRV has 6 mags, IFAK, admin gear, radio, and misc gear. My backpack has all my outdoors and SERE gear

[@froginthewaves8450]

BELT KIT IS THE GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NorthwestScout]

@@froginthewaves8450 Sweet! Thanks brother! After reading the article, posted in the description, I realized I was carrying my LBE too low. When I positioned it correctly it made a huge difference!

[@qinarizonaful]

Thank you for this Review and teaching! At $5 -$20 on Ebay, ACU FLC/kit are flooding the market! FLC can be made into Buckle-Back style and worn like a chest rig, OR to split FLC into FLC and padded battle belt that is hidden inside it, you pull out battle belt, and can 1. Weave paracord back and forth in the MOLLE slots in the lower inner edges of the back flap, pull to size and secure with one or more cord lockers! OR... 2. Use a pouch you want in the middle and weave like above from each side of the pouch to the flaps in back of the FLC! Everyone has a spare pouch!! Remember, every FLC comes with a free Battle Belt!!! Party On!!!🎉🫡

[@NorthwestScout]

Thanks for a great comment! Have a great day my friend!

[@oathtaker2768]

I like your setup brother 👊

[@NorthwestScout]

Thank you! I swapped out three smaller pouches in the rear to try this butt pack out. It’s actually a field satchel but it has Molle. I think it’s for a gas mask. It seemed to work good for a butt pack. Have a good week brother!!

[@oathtaker2768]

@@NorthwestScout you too 👊

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Your belt kits purpose is fight today, sleep tonight and breakfast tomorrow. 🤘🙂

[@NorthwestScout]

@@OldNavajoTricks excellent points!

[@OldNavajoTricks]

@@NorthwestScout Cheers marra🤘

[@VasoOrenburgskiy5656]

👍👍👍нужная вещь

[@NorthwestScout]

@@VasoOrenburgskiy5656 Thanks brother!

[@maltaconvoy]

Link to where your rig can be purchased?

[@NorthwestScout]

I built the rig using British Military surplus kit. Pieces were all sold separately. The Butt pack is a British Field Pack/Satchel, 4 double mag pouches, 2 utility pouches, 2 9mm mag pouches which I carry my leatherman and pace counting beads. All items I sourced on eBay.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@maltaconvoy www.crossfirepacks.com/product/dz-rig/ carcajoutactical.com/ www.jay-jays.com/military/load-carriage/webbing-sets/gen-4-webbing These are a few of the top makers

[@maltaconvoy]

@@NorthwestScout Thanks bigly 👌🏻

[@yogsothoth5370]

If you're going to go so far as to even paint your face, you might as well go ahead and dye the dog camo. I'd go with a tiger stripe or Rhodesian brushstroke.

[@NorthwestScout]

Hahaha I need to find washable dog camo paint 😁

[@zestygokart2992]

Poor dogs are getting eaten alive

[@NorthwestScout]

@@zestygokart2992 Mosquitoes are horrendous this year. Luckily they can’t get through their fur coat except on their face. I kept an eye on them, most mosquitoes land on their main body but can’t bite.

[@zestygokart2992]

@@NorthwestScout Glad to hear, those were some real fatties.