Mandatory pack upgrades I make to all backpacks

[@jonathanmays2600]

I upgrade my pack my adding a 2L bladder and filling it with bourbon

[@ruidadgmailcanada8508]

Yes, for 1st aid, fire starting and oral hygiene. 😅

[@SenorTucano]

Why not a 3l bladder?

[@unseenadventures8130]

I carry a 8oz flask with whiskey but that's never enough if you get stuck there for the night so I'm definitely using your idea ty😊

[@nicholaswoods398]

Amen🙏

[@foxf6]

Same brother

[@beardeddragons2639]

Dump pouches are seriously underrated

[@Wade970]

AKA: “Wag Bag”

[@fyrchmyrddin1937]

I'm appalled by how much (all) MOLLE gear costs. I thought my ALICE LBE wasn't cheap, but $50 for a sack?

[@canadafree2087]

Thanks for sharing. I'd suggest that anyone with a new pack limit their upgrades to ones that don't alter the pack (cutting, sewing, etc.), so they may return the pack if it is not right for them. Check your local hiking store for various new sew clips such as the Siamese Slik Clip.

[@ANEIBojër]

MOD 1 ~pack cover 0:47 ~bungee 1:31 ~ dump pouch 3:00 ~clip 4:27 ~sternum strap 5:23 ~expansion straps 5:43

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Adding shock cord is definitely a great way to add lighter weight pieces of kit/clothing to the exterior. I use Maxpedition dump pouches on the hip belt for the same reasons as you stated. I took your earlier advice and bought Beeze pack ghillie cover in ATACS-IX for my go-to pack (Eberlestock Halftrack). Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@yoinky]

I say adding a beavertail type attachment is better than just shockcord as you're not limited to light weight items. Btw I also have the Eberlestock Halftrack with a Ucon Beez cover on it

[@NHamel123]

Grimlocks, friggin everywhere. I use a lot of hill people gear stuff, and their buttpack and kitbags hang nicely off of grimlocks. Also good for retaining nalgenes better than just the pocket, but still quick to get to.

[@aaronhope8366]

Solid bet on the dump pouches. Thanks for the idea.

[@johnnyrebel5458]

Great idea for the dump pouch’s. I’ve got a couple laying around not being used. I was going to give them away. Not now going straight on my ruck!

[@Random_Quads]

The one thing about that setup is you can't take super heavy items and secure them. Full ammo cans, quartered up deer, broken m240b. A framed pack is heavier but you always have the capability to take almost anything you want as you go and in SHTF that's a big deal.

[@saucyscrambler8710]

How do people put ammo cans on their pack?

[@Random_Quads]

@@saucyscrambler8710 a large Alice pack will work. In my case I have a mystery ranch load hauler setup. I could stack 2 ammo cans on it. I use it for packing out deer.

[@MercerKnowsBall]

Great idea on the Dump Bags. Will copy that. They rest re Good idea. Might copy them.

[@shofarox4037]

Have you tried to roll and bend like civil war soldiers used to pack all fabric gear items, only that instead of over the shoulder like them, do it over the back pack and attached on the sides...? I did it with tents, hammocks, ponchos, floors, tarps, etc... with great results. The pros of that are : 1. What goes outside in a camping, that can be wet and dirty remains outside, and eventually keeps on drying. 2. Enlarges the useful life of each fabric item by not wrapping or folding, and so provoking outworn spots like in maps. 3. Lives more room into the back pack. 4. Takes less time and effort to pack and unpack and camp and so on. 5. Makes easy reaching all those items (that I mentioned before) that you may need fast when stars raining suddenly, without haveing to open the pack. Cheers dude... Martin from Argentina by the way...🇦🇷

[@Watchdog_UFOtestpilot]

First thing that came to mind as you described your mods and potential uses of your pack(s), I thought of my favorite pack; The Eberlestock Skycrane 2. Blue Force 10 speed gear is awesome, love everything I’ve bought from them too.

[@BigNTiredIron]

Shock cord with the draw string clips are nice to tighten the pack up and minimize noise taking up the lose room for stuff the rattle and shake

[@brenthayes1671]

Thanks for sharing this video! I can see where a few of these upgrades I can definitely use!

[@erickaesman4001]

Thanks for posting the links to all of your gear! Always looking at new stuff to replace or upgrade old gear.

[@jerryrichards8172]

When im mountaineering i sometimes pack a small daypack that i use for the summit push. That way i still have emergency and food in much lighter pack.

[@reesemcgee708]

I really dig that tip on the dump pouches for taters kindling as you hike!

[@flyoverkid55]

I was wondering if anyone else was thinking about adding a patrol size pack to their main ruck. I don't do this ordinarily, but have decided to do so if I have need. Thanks for the grab handle clip idea.

[@ianmurray4081]

I use one of those webbed hammock straps to attach a small backpack 🎒 aka patrol bag. I attach it using climbing grade carabiners in case I need any of the mentioned items as my regular items might fail at some point.

[@Random_Quads]

Mystery ranch day pack lid

[@RedDevil5081]

Crossfire DG3 has a good day pack lid. Pricey tho.

[@flyoverkid55]

@@RedDevil5081 Roger that. I have an Eagle Industries patrol pack, from their original offerings [ 15 years ago ]. It fits well on my main ruck.

[@RedDevil5081]

@@flyoverkid55 Nice... 🥃🍻😁👍🏻🇺🇸

[@onehundredconcepts]

Great video, dude! We're also big proponents of the lightweight backpacking back and a scrim. Also, one of my favorite upgrades is our SlingHook. Obviously I'm biased, but it solved a huge problem for my and made carrying a rifle with a ruck that had load-lifters comfortable.

[@PreparedAirman]

Thank you. I'll have to take a look and try one out. Still rocking the light cap aswell! Good stuff!

[@unseenadventures8130]

I never herd of the dump pouch. definitely getting one. When im hiking i forage expecly for mushrooms and that would be great for that ty

[@Spectre361]

You consistently put out some of the best gear videos on the internet.

[@Gundyadventures]

I appreciate your ideas. Super excited to see what else you upgrade

[@PreparedAirman]

More in the works! Stay tuned.

[@WillieMakeit]

Youre real solid I finally subscribed. Thanks for all your ideas

[@Ranstone]

Bungee is a great tip! I'll have to try that.

[@SINBREAKER24]

I love pack covers, I can get a black pack and use it and not look like a weirdo but once it’s time for larping PACK COVER!

[@Random_Quads]

Camo packs are pretty common.

[@surfingtothestars]

@@Random_Quads in most parts of the world, camo and "tactical" packs are associated with police or military.

[@Random_Quads]

I'm just saying in a shtf scenario alot of people are going to be wearing camo everywhere. The whole Grey man concept won't be as effective as it would be right now. Everyone will be a threat.

[@SINBREAKER24]

@@Random_Quads nu uh. Camo is a dead giveaway away you’re military,LE, or a gun man. Even as someone who’s in the military wearing camo shit is weird in public or off putting.

[@Random_Quads]

@@SINBREAKER24 Weird in this society. Is it weird to wear camo in Ukraine right now? Everytime I go out I see someone wearing multicam or mossy oak? I don't automatically assume they have a gun. You realize the hypothetical world your talking about there will be dead bodies laying along the road like deer. Everyone is a threat or target in that environment .

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

I haven't seen a ton of your video but every one of them have been awesome

[@paul7754]

Good thoughts! Never thought of using a (wet) poncho as a pack cover but why the hell not?

[@donno6812]

Thank you Airman!

[@riverzdad5366]

I love my hyperlite mountain gwar bag. Thing is a beast

[@CitadelDefense1]

how did you attach those dump pouches?

[@PreparedAirman]

1 inch Hook and loop fastener roll. This works really well for molle pouchs aswell. But you wrap 2 around the entire belt. Mine has stay one for over a 2 years. Eventually you will need to replace the straps but an entire roll is cheap. amzn.to/3S0AL1F

[@CitadelDefense1]

@@PreparedAirman awesome, thanks

[@a45456565]

Thank you😺

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

Excellent additions.

[@reesemcgee708]

Brand new here. Do you have a video talking about that chest rig? Looks like a good setup!

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes absolutely. It's a FullTang Tactical Kit bag. I have been very impressed with it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpPFd5JtipqKmrM

[@chrisshepard495]

Anyone know where you can get a camo pack cover like that except not the overpriced one in the video

[@PreparedAirman]

$80 typical price for a quality pack scrim. I only know of a couple companies that make them and they are all the same Price. Beezcombat systems, 100 concepts, nutsof, and 87 industries.

[@RedDevil5081]

Yeah.. buy a camo raincover and cut it up. Then add strips of material to it.

[@RedDevil5081]

​@@PreparedAirmanExactly!

[@PreparedAirman]

If you were ambitious, you could buy some netting and shock cord and make your own. amzn.to/3TKAqS7

[@chrisshepard495]

@@PreparedAirman I may actually do that. It would be a fun project. Thanks 😊

[@stevemulholland1532]

Thanks for the videos. The pack looks rounded. Does it sway when climbing over logs etc?

[@PreparedAirman]

If you have really maxed out it can move around a bit. But I dont use it maxed out very often. If I do it's because I stuff it full of gear I'm testing or camera and audio equipment. Which realistically wouldn't go with me if I was in a emergency situation.

[@sy_0071]

Thanks for sharing. Can you review the watch.

[@PreparedAirman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2HRYZlpasZoprs

[@branni6538]

What brand is that pack cover please?

[@99cobra2881]

Its a Beez Combat Systems pedator ghillie backpack cover They are a good company and they make well thought out products that are intended to be used hard

[@branni6538]

Ok thanks!

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

is that a hyperlite? i have the z packs arc blast. its a great pack. was originally going to get the hyperlite

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes, it's the Southwest 4400. Very good pack. I will have a full review out soon. Stay subscribed!

[@GAJake]

I have an old cheap Cabela's backpacking pack from boyscouts. However the top of the straps where they attach to the pack are ripping from the outside edges on both straps. What is the best way to fix this? They're sewn directly into the back of the bag with not lip or anything to unfold and resew them to. I'm afraid to test the bag on a trip in case they fail while I am out, I guess I could do do circles around the car lol.

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

You have to hand restitch it on the inside on the seam sewing with strong thread and ultra fine doubled at least stitching . Or Pinch it from the outside and sew the strap /webbing directly into the fabric of the backpack. It sounds complicated but it's pretty simple but you need to be an excellent skilled true long term survivalist gear repair and fabricator level of hand sewer to make it hold up and last but if you do it properly it will be better then I was when it was brand new is a guarantee. Good luck. I just redid a bunch on my travel backpack I live out of it took hours and hours to do it all INSANE but that's my life 😂

[@GAJake]

@@M.R.T.V.Videos Thank you! I’ve been meaning to do so

[@InCognito-sass]

How is your pack holding up? Still durable?

[@PreparedAirman]

It's doing pretty good. I will have a full durability down of the pack very soon. Stay subscribed!

[@cymbolic_space1832]

do you use your garmin for rout planning and navigation? I received one for my birthday and trying to find the best use for it in my kit.

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes, I use the Tactix 7 and the instinct 2x tactical. Both are very well setup for navigation. The Tactix 7 is more so due to the touch screen and color display with contor lines. The instinct does everything the Tactix can too just with out thoes features.

[@cymbolic_space1832]

@@PreparedAirman Ahh my mistake, i was referring to your garmin InReach mini. I got the explorer + and trying to figure out what app would work best in conjunction with it. The maps onboard are a fairly low resolution topo maps so it seems like for longer off trail backcountry backpacks it needs to be paired with Alltrails or OnX or something like that. what do you use?

[@PreparedAirman]

@cymbolic_space1832 ahh I understand what you mean. No I don't use the inreach mini to navigate. I haven't found any that pairs well with the Inreach mini yet. I typically use other Garmin devices to do so.

[@cymbolic_space1832]

@@PreparedAirman What is your nav setup? Im planning 8 days in Utah this spring with a few friends. Was thinking of plotting the route on another app, uploading it to explorer+ and keeping my phone and a paper map for extra reference.

[@PreparedAirman]

OsmAnd app for scouting and data. Then I use a paper map with a Garmin watch Tactix 7 and a Fortrex 601 as a backup.

[@solinvictus6424]

What Chest Rig is that?

[@PreparedAirman]

FullTang Tactical Kit bag

[@ellerybice3787]

Thank you for not mentioning that amateur clothing outfit in Bozeman.

[@92MrSandmann]

What backpack are you using in the video?

[@PreparedAirman]

Hyperlite mountain gear southwest 4400 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5DNhImegcRqm9E

[@goforbroke6026]

What jacket are you wearing?

[@PreparedAirman]

The exact jacket is the ECWCS GEN III Level 4 Wind Cold Weather Jacket. But overall it's a zip up wind shirt. Many companies make one that closely resemble.

[@goforbroke6026]

@@PreparedAirman Nice, thank you.

[@ANEIBojër]

Best gift ever

[@bernardovergarafuentes1515]

¿Qué mochila ocupas?

[@PreparedAirman]

Hyperlite mountain gear Southwest 4400

[@omarjones7838]

Last time I was this earlier to a video OJ was trying on a glove

[@williamrogers.]

If the kit's legit you must acquit.😮

[@RedDevil5081]

​@williamrogers4914 😂 Good one! 🥃🍻🍝🪂😁👍🏻🏴‍☠️🇺🇸

[@RedDevil5081]

Drive on. Thanks for the video brother! 🥃🍻🍝🪂😁👍🏻🏴‍☠️🇺🇸

[@ABH313]

Awesome content 👍

[@MiClLC]

Pack covers for me are a terrible idea. I'll drop my pack then won't be able to find it haha

[@PreparedAirman]

That is definitely a risk when the pack covers are really well made!

[@ianmurray4081]

@@PreparedAirman I carry some extra rain covers. Basic black and a hiker’s grey coloured one. That way, if I’m in an environment that being tacticool is frowned upon I can blend in and become a grey man just hiking through. I do like your backpack’s ghillie suit. Also I use a Snugpak patrol poncho for wet environments. It helps keep me and my stuff drier.🍺🫵🤟🇨🇦🫡🇺🇸🤟🫵🍺

[@wesleywilliams2958]

AIM HIGH!

[@WillieMakeit]

Even a day hike I carry to much chit and that just one Nalgene liter bottle

[@nateo6806]

I see your dump pouch and raise you a deployable SSE backpack.

[@rogersmith8480]

👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍!!!

[@dn88s]

I swear to God, weren't you the one just a year ago telling us how imperative it was to buy a pack that weighs 1 lb less for $200 more and that we simpletons who don't 'hike 20 miles a day' just don't get it. LMFAO.

[@ldtexas1648]

50 bucks for a dump pouch? 😵‍💫

[@Krakology]

you should charge IDK $1k or whatevr and take a friend Campin/ training

[@pyeitme508]

Ww 😂

[@ellerybice3787]

Yes! That one. Unsubscribing now. 🫡