Loaded ILBE Backpack "Swamp Camping" 75lbs of Gear

I show you what is in my backpack and how I load it.

[@WisconsinEric]

At first glance your dog seems to be just relaxing, but a closer look and it is clear he is watching your back the entire video..... Mans best friend

[@hartranft66]

i was a Navy Corpsman for 10 years, i love my jarheads

[@davidreeves8073]

Great video i have the usmc ilbe pack, i also love how your dog stayed close to and was content and wasnt running off on you very well trained and thanks for the knowledge and intell of how to pack my gear in my ilbe pack after watching your video i plainly see the mistakes that i made! Semper fi. Thankyou again for the intel.

[@eipi5173]

best mod for this pack for me is stuffing a 4 ga bucket & lid in the bottom for protecting eletronics etc, and its waterproof (line bottom with a towell for shock reduction). Also great for hauling water ,wood, game and a multitude of hauling uses. Another feature is that it makes a nice seat too.

[@cheryldenise36]

You have some really good ideas. I like the configuration of the hydration pack up top , which frees up the back for another pack. Thanks for your video.

[@mrkodeman1]

Lots of people complain about too much weight but a lot of soldiers carry more than 75 pounds of gear and they do just fine, even if 35 pounds is way too much maybe you should consider better physical fitness

[@Headhunterzify]

Agreed!

[@gypokoras8947]

+mrkodeman1 very true. Best way to train yourself in my opinion for carrying heavier loads is start off with lets say a medium alice pack first with however youre using the pack. After a few months your body will probably get use to carrying heavier shit. Eventually you can carry 100 pounds of shit on your back. Honestly it sometimes doesnt even have to do with how strong you are. Its just your body gets use to it. Anyone could get sore from carrying a big pack for miles for hours on end

[@mrkodeman1]

Exactly, my pack weighs 35 pounds but wearing the pack proper and taking most of the weight on your hips I can hike all day and feel fine. But you could certainly carry more after training.

[@MrPapa98]

I recently went to Iceland for a 15 day backpacking expedition. whilst it wasn't perfect, I had the pack loaded up to ensure were self sustained for the trip and carried it without problem the whole way. brilliant pack even with the shipping cost to the UK

[@GruntProof]

YES!!

[@kcdan1]

I do like that you go out with your dog thats great. I allways take my Samoyed or my Husky with me.my samoyed is allways looks out for me . Sleeping right outside the door of my tent.

[@amrasurvivalchannel2708]

a very nice and complete kit thanks for sharing always learning

[@TheNormanmurk]

The best is your dog is even packed out I love it

[@JimmyGunXD556]

You have me sold on this pack. Great vid !!

[@usmchs2993]

Being old school USMC from the early 70's I use the ALICE med pack. I have the large as well in ALICE. I had the CPF90 and an ILBE but for some reason they were not as good as the ALICE's are. added a bucket to my ALICE and the MOLLE Shoulder straps and kidney belt. This was a good video and can carry over to my pack.

[@DeaconLucas1]

75lbs wow, if your new to back packing and your not extremely don't try this! unless you hiking from your car to your camping spot about 100 yards away. great video! you have some really cool gear.

[@BeeHiking]

I ate it. I packed food just for 1 night; I had steak kabobs with tortilla, small can of Busch's Baked Beans(pop top), and an oil can of Foster's Beer. That's how I roll on 1 nighters. All that was left was beef jerky to help me down the trail shown in vid near my knife.

[@TacticalPterodactyl]

I have an ILBE like yours but have yet to use it in the field. Thanks for an informative video - well done! It gives me some good ideas to try. I like your dog, too.

[@melvinhowell5469]

Great review, thank you. Recently purchased the ILBE, great ideas on how to pack it. Thanks again!

[@michaelallen9571]

Awesome loadout I am waiting for this pack to ship to me and I have no experience with this pack as I have only used the army's molle 2 system but your video seems very helpful, thanks for posting

[@mickeyauthement6898]

Where did you get the sustainment pouches?

[@Michael-gc6mq]

Dakota is a great name for a dog. Cool video keep up the good work, hunting season starts soon were I'm at.

[@zacksari]

I like how dakota has a little backpack aswell

[@rcollup]

Nice gear,nice vid. As far as weight goes,I even carry a 7 lb cot,the ilbe2 will be around for your grandkids to use.

[@JPBOUTDOORS]

have the same pack but i have it as a long term bag. great pack got it for $60.i also have the same knife its held up real good.GOOD VID

[@stratagize]

very cool pack...I'm thinking about upgrading to this pack soon for a bugout/never coming back bag...hopefully will never need it but best to be prepared. Currently, I have a Snugpak endurance 40L with some molle pouches attached...it's a great pack but I've run out of space. Since you had your pack set up for camping/hiking I won't comment as to the lack of tools that were present...but one thing for sure...get rid of that Bear Grylls knife man...you don't want to bet your life on that POS.

[@marodriguezsr]

Nice well thought out system. That's cool dog you got there.

[@moorshound3243]

thanks for sharing dude, I am an avid fan of that camo pattern, is my favorite.

[@bibleprophecy1st]

That pack was made by Arcterx for the USMC. I have an Arcterx bora 95 tall which holds quite a bit more then that one does, 110 ltrs. Mine fully packed with all my long term survival equipment is about 110-120 lbs depending on how much water I am carrying. The reason I spent $500.00 on an Arcterx was because of the way it is made. It will carry heavier loads more comfortably then any other pack in it's price range, and certainly more comfortably then military packs like alice and other cheaper civilian packs. The only exception to this is the ILBE but I am 6'4" about 230lbs and ILBE was not big enough for my gear or long enough for my torso so that's why I went with the Bora 95.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Ironclad Gloves. Give them a shot. They are the best on the market and are way reasonably priced and last for ages with everyday consistent use. I know. It's all I wear. Good stuff BH.

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Great video. My pack should be here today.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

FYI: I just loaded up my ILBE with 90+ pounds of gear while traveling. The hardest part of the load was getting it up on my back (but the built in handles helped a lot). I had to combine the a MOLLE II Assault Pack + my ILBE into one. I packed it under the ILBE's lid then cinched everything down. Once on my back, it was a piece of cake to carry it all and I never felt overburdened. The ILBE is undeniably well designed and overbuilt for a BOB. It's the best military pack hands down.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

...comfortably take me down to under 40 degrees. My sub-zero loadout is at the 32lb range (and that's for a double-walled full coverage tent & MSS system w/food procurement & tools). Coincidentally, my first rifle will be a 30-06 and the ILBE is set up to accept it nicely in the side where the mortar pockets are. I totally agree with you on mobility too.I have a 7lb day kit that I could literally sustain myself with if I were caught out there for more time than expected. It's a robust kit.

[@jankopransky2551]

"And there's still enough room to carry a baby elephant in this bad boy!"

[@SaltyOldDawg]

Oh! And BTW...I think this is about the badest-ass pack system to-date! Tough and functional! Love it!!!!

[@Jake-mj6mc]

Seems a lot of people are throwing their two cents in, so I thought what the heck what’s one more opinion. First, personally yeah 75 lbs. is more than I’d want to carry myself, but it all needs to be taken in context. Lighter weight to me means less fatigue, less wear and tear on my joints, less calories burned, more agility and balance, less likelihood of a mechanical injury and less time resting. But that’s me and how I travel in the back country, but I’m more of a minimalist and what I carry some people would say is too little or unsafe. But he looks like he isn’t having trouble moving it, ground looks pretty flat, he mentioned he is carrying 10 lbs. of camera gear, military spec gear is usually heavy (it’s designed for some 20 year old to beat the crap out of it), and that’s a lot of water (at 8lbs a gallon). If weight was that big of a concern for him, he could cut his pack down 20 lbs. plus right there I’d bet. The major question you need to ask yourself when you go out in the wilderness is: what is your goal? If you’re through hiking the AT (so >15 miles a day maybe over 20, lots of elevation changes, for days, weeks, months) yeah this would be crazy. You’d quit before a month, or a lot of people would. If you’re trying to spend a few days out, mainly base camping, short distances, for a less than a week this isn’t out of the question. Next how much are you using the environment? Leave no trace = all gear needs to be hiked in and out, but if you’re doing more of the bush craft thing, you can supplement with natural materials for certain things. At the cost of time and energy though since its way more convenient to fire up a stove then build a fire for instance. What is your threshold for comfort? Some people don’t require as much in the way of food, bedding, clothes etc. than others. Little things like ground sheets, extra batteries, and variety in cooking equipment and so on can all add up. What time of the year is it? My pack slowly gains weight as the mercury drops. What else are you doing out there? Some people are bringing carving tools, fishing gear, a radio, books, battery chargers etc. Fitness level. Some people couldn’t make it out of the parking lot at the trailhead on 75 lbs. of gear. At 165 lbs. and fair condition I wouldn’t want to carry that very far, but my brother is an Army Cav Scout and 75 lbs. of gear would be a reduction to what he humps for 20k ruck marches. I swear he loads up double my pack when we go out together just to show me up. Finally what is your threshold for safety? First aid gear, signaling equipment, etc. start to mount up. And if you’re not comfortable or you feel uneasy carrying less than that, that’s fine for peace of mind as long as you don’t mind the weight. I’ve heard hikers say, “hike your own hike” or “if you’re not carrying my pack, don’t worry about it”. Personally if we want these wild places to be preserved for future generations we need people to have a vested interest in them. The more people who have a dog in the fight, the better we’ll be off as outdoor enthusiast. Encourage one another, even if they don’t do it your way. In all my years of camping out I’ve come to the philosophy of: If you’re safe, respectful (to the woods and to other people sharing the woods), and having a good time, then you’re doing it right. Not happy with something in your system and want to try something different, maybe something I’m doing? Fine ask I’d be happy to show you an alternative, but don’t go getting all dogmatic on each other. Have fun out their people.

[@rainbowhiker]

I guess we're getting into a friendly discussion here, on what going in light is all about. As I said, I was a climbing ranger in the Tetons. You have to know what you're doing when rescuing somone off an eight hundred foot rock wall. Light is not relative or arbitrary numbers. It's life, movement, speed, safety & not getting hurt as easily. It's not a number. I have everything in my pack to be safe & survive. Huge packs are injuries waiting to happen. Believe me, I've seen it many times over.

[@trooper2221]

Goat the ruck, now need those sustainment packs , u have on the side there.

[@chrishellstern5409]

Is the ilbe the new version of the molle 2?

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Enjoyed the video keep up the good work be blessed

[@alexcrabtreeusmc]

good review, but on a side note i think it would be funnier than hell to turn a gear review into a joke big foot sighting lol

[@handballduenas]

Thank you for sharing such great tips !!

[@livetheoutdoors1015]

people wine how it is heavy. shut the hell up work out lift weights marines carry a 120lbs with the damn thing deal with it strap on your big boy balls. oh by the way nice video i am getting one of them packs soon can't wait

[@sloanIrrigation]

Man, damn. I have looked everywhere for that type of medical 3 section pouch. I know this is old but can you please post a link or at least name the pouch/bag and who makes it?

[@benramirez1436]

you're a beast for carrying all that!

[@rainbowhiker]

I do a 12 lb pack. I can move fast, avoid places & people when & where, & how I want to. When I used to hunt, carrying an 30-06, it was a big help in hunting. I didn't get tired or have trouble focusing on a situation because I was too fatigued. Being highly mobile & frosty makes much more sense in survival, backpacking, rescue work, & especially in military tactics. Going light & compact is smarter & more survivable. Give yourself a challenge & go out with a sub-20# pack next time. It's fun.

[@MxesPlays]

Dude you've got a sweet looking bag

[@BeeHiking]

I have a lightweight setup as well but this is my go to bag on short hike primitive camping. Kind of like having a pair of "play shoes" as a kid so your good one last longer. I've heard the Medical 3 Pouch is hard to find on it's own. I won mine on eBay about 2.5 years ago. Other key word to search is "ilbe pouch", I think that was what I was searching when I found mine. Good Luck!

[@rainbowhiker]

Just to be clear, when I'm talking 12 lb pack it means everything. tent, bag, food and water. It's completely foul weather and cold temp worthy. I use it year round. See my video, Backpacking LATE START IN FOG. I'm using it in 28 degree weather. My sleeping bag is a 45 F bag. I sleep in 'all' my clothes and a VBL liner. Cozy. Another video is, Backpacking 18 LITERS HYPERLITE. These demonstrate what you can do with little money, good choices, and less weight, and have a blast doing it year round.

[@northstar5240]

Ilbe are amazing back packs

[@omarrblk]

perfect set up mate, i envy your gear!

[@alzathoth]

that is a very nice pack. wish I could get one in multicam...

[@anthonymusso5282]

I ha the same backpack, with about same weight. It was to heavy for my ass. So moved down to sealine 35L and reduced some things. Working pretty good for now

[@brianschwartz2892]

Love the dog harness bag

[@Skellingtor]

More videos dude! I really enjoy them

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Oh, and with the pack on, I was towing a 56lbs rolling suitcase + a 20lb tool bag AND a 10lb leather attache case. The least problematic of all of was believe it or not, the ILBE set-up.

[@joshdiehl8737]

Dude I keep my source bladder in the pouch on the very back of the pack. The pouch that folds up & buttons to cover all the MOLLE webbing in the back.. It fits perfect.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Survival kits are for survival (not necessarily for being found). Sometimes, one might have to E&E. I always say I want to be two things in a survival situation: Visible or invisible, but the choice should always be mine. My gear is all earthtones, but I also carry a high visibility vest + a large bright yellow t-shirt that could literally be worn "over" all my gear and a pack rain cover that is reversible (Camo or Blaze Orange).

[@BeeHiking]

The gloves are a 511 series but I don't recommend them. The stitching sux and is coming loose on the palms(they have good dexterity but would not buy again). Sticking with the Mechanics gloves. The pants and jacket are made by Propper. PM me if interested, I have a connection.

[@lilmarine]

how far have you hiked with this? This hurts my back looking at it

[@BeeHiking]

I have a few different systems that I use. I have section hiked the AT and have a lightweight pack system (with water and food 25lbs). I hope to get a video up of it soon.

[@k00lkane]

Is this the Gen 2?

[@BeeHiking]

75lbs including camera gear and was weighed before I left the house as I mentioned in the video. Things you don't see is: steak kabobs, Foster's oil can of beer, and the tripod/ camera/ wide angle lens/ and external mic so my viewers don't have to listen to wind crackle the whole vid.

[@jailbreakR1742]

Holly shit you look awesome!!

[@prayfortruejustice]

Thumbs up and subbed.

[@legend3764]

I have the same first aid kit but for 1-2 people

[@SaltyOldDawg]

Do you have a link for that medical 3 pouch? I have the whole set up you do plus the assault pack but that medical 3 pouch would be the last piece I need to finish my kit! Please let me know! Thank you!

[@bubbabear289]

the best hauler pack is the Kelty Cache Hauler i got one 5years ago and it will haul more then you can carry best I have ever owned

[@TheJSIB1]

where did you get the coprs medical 3 pouch insert?

[@cangemiitalia]

Question: You said you attach the Corpsman bag where the radio pouch attaches...The Corpsman bag doesn't have the snap-in clips that the radio pouch has...Did you modify the med pouch???

[@rainbowhiker]

I know I will never convince others that think and practice this style of outdoor/survival activity of hidden camping. I've tried, but people do what they want. The guy we eventually found had a broken tibia is all and we could have saved him, easily, and he too had the same kind of rescue covers as you describe. But he's dead. He got hurt in July and wasn't found until the next summer. The same thing can happen to anyone. You have to make up your own mind if you are invinceable or not.

[@saxonberserker2087]

well, i think if you got sinch straps on those stuff sacks you could get them to a smaller profile inside your bag.

[@BoltonOverlander]

Wow. That's a lot of gear.

[@stevebungay]

You seem to have all the gear you need, but it's a lot of weight to carry. As an experiment, try a week-end out with only minimal kit, it'll make an interesting comparison.

[@joshdiehl8737]

actually at 8:45 in the video its the pouch that hangs down. It's made for the water bladder to fir in there snug. Than you just run the hose through the holes made for the bladder/radio and your in business. It works much better than your setup because I stack things much higher in my pack than you do, plus you can drink til the bladder is bone dry because gravity.

[@krystofdavid1117]

Nice video! Subscribed :-) Can I ask you fnat is the jacket you're wearing? A USMC fleece pullover fleece? Thanks :)

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

That's not a survival pack then. That's a recreational camping set up. You're talking about going out under relatively controlled circumstances on a pre-made path/trail. I like that you can do extreme weather overnights with it. Impressive. I'll definitely check out your vid RH.

[@barrywilliams8743]

Do anybody know where to buy those sustainment pouches and medical pouch?

[@LetsTubetalk]

Hey, I've been trying to find the Corpsman Medical 3 Pouch but I can't seem to find that thing anywhere? Anyway you can point me in the right direction... I think that's a GREAT idea to replace the radio pouch it comes with.. any help would be great. Heavy pack but you REALLY can't beat it...

[@mikekotarba5828]

Thanks for the video.

[@DaeganJones]

I walk 2 miles a day with 50 pounds in a ilbe its not bad and I was wondering where the hell you found those side pouches.

[@VannKY1]

what's your opinion/review of the sawyer water filter...im thinking of getting one and would appreciate your advice. Thanks, Vann

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I could carry a hundred pounds on my shoulers up a 40' ladder all day long in the teens or in 100 degree temps. For some, that's hard and they'll get weak or depleted and dizzy. Going light and compact could mean 45lbs depending on the situation (again, "light" is a relative word). For recreational camping? Sure, 12lbs is ok on a sunny day with no storms and some food. But in a survival situation, it better be shelter and food procurement tools. I actually myself have a 12lb loadout that can...

[@foxesandfeathers]

what backpack are you using?

[@blacksquirrelbushcraft2643]

I am having issues with my ILBE (Reg, not recon) pack lid. When I pull the top drawstring closed, and then fold over the lid, the front edge of the lid slides back over the top of the frame ends, exposing the top of the pack that its supposed to cover. Is this common, or a design issue? Thanks, Great video.

[@protoyz7405]

you should load the heaviest items close to ur lower back above ur sleeping bag.

[@kurtbaier6122]

Sustainment pouches will attach to the medium ALICE pack, not the large. The ILBE is a monster. Does the internal frame support that 75 lbs well? I switched out the ALICE frame so I could attach a Molle 2 hip belt pad. I enjoyed the vid. I was considering the ilbe.

[@GlenPease-iw3ym]

Should see my setup😞🙄😟. I'll record it soon

[@rainbowhiker]

By the way, as a former climbing ranger in the Tetons, bright colors save lives. This camo craze is a poor safety practice. Again, the military approach to outdoors isn't the best of ideas. No ones shooting at you so be better prepared. There was an incident of a camoed guy that could have been rescued and his life saved had we been able to find him. Leave it behind.

[@0122358]

What ground tarp are you using?

[@rasiabsgamingcorner2258]

How does this pack compare to the army rucksack? Is there much of a difference?

[@bennyvoncannon197]

Question I cant find sustainment pouch for my ILBE anywhere love my pack would like to have the pouches

[@Felixxangel]

What are the gloves you are wearing? What are your pants and jacket? And where can I get them? Lol :) enjoyed your video, very informative

[@BeeHiking]

Spy Hoody by Propper - I see them on the web but don't think they are making it any more so you would want to purchase soon. Drop Leg with KelTec PF9

[@juddwagstaff7356]

Hey, love your videos, would you be interested in reviewing a camping hammock? I would love to send it to you

[@Sparkeee1978]

when I camp... my stuff often weighs 10 lbs more from moisture/rain absorption on the way home....just something to keep in mind when weighing things by sight. ans yeah it looks dry in this video, so not as applicable here.

[@coleneese2525]

2 questions. what shirt are you wearing? and what is that in the lower left hand side of your tarp?

[@hayyou3213]

Wasn't able to find that medical pouch is there a way you could link where you got it

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

The overwhelming majority of SAR rescuse are supposedly of "experienced" outdoorsmen. I'm a firm believer in overpreparing. Better to be ready for something that never happens than for something to happen and not be ready I always say. Sometimes, experience breeds over confidence and that leads to accidents. What that guy needed was a PLB too. Probably would've made your jobs easier.

[@ChrisC30]

Can you tell me what that "_____ medical pouch" is on the pack? I'm curious about putting one on mine.

[@duke1696]

I think it goes like this for him, not certain, just a guess. Camping gear, 45-50 lbs, camera gear 20-25 lbs

[@modernhereticnw]

I didn't catch the name of that 3 section medical pouch. Could you link to it, or respond in comments with it's name? Thanks for the video!!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I'm personally 44. The young whippersnappers can't keep up with me when I work (roofing). I wear 12lbs around my belt in tools all day long not to mention what I can carry up a ladder. Again, it's all relative and dependent on the physical conditioning of the individual carrying the weight and the needs they have (winter loadouts in Alaska are always heavier than summer loadouts in Arizona). How can someone survive with a 20lb pack in Antartica? See what I mean? :)

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I need to stop smoking start exercising cuz the reality is if you're bugging out long-term with the family you're going to need more than 35 lb of items in the backpack or rucksack or device some type of cart system that can Trek through debris