This Warbelt Has Actually Been to War

[@nodus7853]

Military markiplier.

[@NeoRimeOnline]

LMFAO

[@GeoffreyScott571]

Dude. So right. Didn’t realise it till you said it, but there it is.

[@viridium_016]

Makes sense since Markiplier is also Korean, and also has a deep voice xD

[@mattfleming86]

It breaks my soul that I did not discover your stuff until recently. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you.

[@Blitz678]

Mike, your talk reminds me of what I tell the "children" I work with as a paramedic. I took my old LEO Sam Brown belt ( I was a deputy sheriff and responded when Cain killed Able), and adapted it to my paramedic job. When I became a flight paramedic, there was a little adaptation, but I've been carrying some of the same crap in the same spot for 42 years. Your battle belt reminded me of my old LEO duty belt and how it was set up. Thank you for not making me reinvent the wheel.

[@benjaminhurley1823]

When cain killed able!!!! 😂😂😂 That's hilarious

[@jeffcheek5516]

I couldn’t agree more. As a retired LEO watching this video, I reflect on my Sam Browne belt, which included belt keepers. Same principles, great analogy, great information. Thanks Mike for taking me back in time.

[@ericwahlberg9096]

I'm a 65 year old man and I really like what you do. Thank you very much for your service to our great nation. Keep up the good work.

[@harjupsingh1255]

Between this video and the plate carrier one, listening to you talk about your progression on the kit is so cool. Nobody talks about this and it’s awesome that you are. I love hearing people’s progression. Would you be able to do something along the lines of a chest rig set up - if that’s something you have experience with and find relevance for, that would be super cool to learn about. Thanks!!

[@soulknight89]

I have a battle belt set up for home defense. Glad you mention its use for home defense. I thought I was a loner about it.

[@R00fk0r34n]

As a Korean American, THANK YOU MIKE FOR THE PHYSIQUE COMMENT! Yes we Koreans need to shift constantly and when I was in the Marines I was pretty often chastised for messing with my gear mostly due to the fact that it just felt off or didn’t conform with the other dudes with similar issues gear. Great vid man and I’m looking forward to getting some furlough saved to attend a course of yours.

[@frankfrankly8764]

Lol yeah, my kid is that way. Broad shoulder and chest, Arnold ish

[@jackjmaheriii]

The editing in this video is great! The animations and transitions add a lot without being distracting.

[@iainjackson2060]

Being in military UK side. This video really helped understand my gear better. Cheers Mike

[@lukebaldwin3682]

1. I like the new name please keep it. 2. The text that pops up from time to time is great

[@shootermcmillan]

Those GBRS belts are sweet!......but pricey. I'm not saying they aren't worth it, but honestly I'm just not living in a tax bracket where a $250 belt is a reality. That said, there are serviceable, more affordable ways to get the job done. Better to train with what you've got than to skip training for lack of the trickest gear. Thanx Mike, your perspectives are valuable, your presentation entertaining.....stories and critiques are a blast!

[@DIYDad1]

Right? I have a condor belt. And I actually use it lol. Had it going on 3 years now (obviously not 13 but it was 1/10th the cost) I shoot competitions with it, I run drills almost every weekend with it, I kit up and do back yard shooting with it, I shoot prone in mud and snow with it, I walk through dirty old barns and toss it around in the back of a truck and it’s no worse for wear. Best $25 I ever spent tbh.

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

The condor cobra belt isn't bad for 70.00, I run that on my training rig with no issues.

[@Ironsight_Army]

@@tbone9fo i agree! AWS has their belts on sale right now for $117 !!!

[@Ironsight_Army]

I just ordered the battle belt from KORE. I have used a KORE belt for my EDC for almost 2 years now & i love how the KORE belts will adjust.

[@bensmith9164]

Ex umbris designs...

[@theresponsiblyviolentcitizen]

Korean here. Your statement is very accurate. Im 5'9", and 4 " of that is all torso. The cowboy style battle belt works so much better in the sense of a civilian looking to get their gun on, or just practice dry fire. Throw in on over the silkies and you're good to go, skip the extra steps if you can. Limit the amount of time and energy needed to prepare, and you're more likely to get it done. Wyatt Earp and the gang did just fine with them, i see no need to mess with that.

[@tylertapp131]

Damn right 👍

[@skim2958]

Also a Korean here. Can confirm that our torso's are unreasonably long. If we were scanned and put in video games, we would look unrealistic as hell. lol.

[@DynamicDurge]

Fellow korean american, can confirm - long torso. But hey, put some muscle on all that frame and we got something going for ourselves.

[@distilledbytime]

This editor of yours is excellent, I can tell he loves what he does. Same as you, keep up the good fight.

[@xINTENSORx]

A man naked with just a battle belt on is terrifying.

[@DocLois2010]

As always, a professional delivery! We loved our LCE suspenders and belt back in the day...unclip the buckle and rest on your gear without removing it, slide it up...live in it.

[@Bdady74]

Being a low speed, high drag type; I appreciate the input of wiser men👍

[@mwktacticaltailor2244]

Appreciate the shout out on the dump pouch, always look forward to the next one these!

[@CB-Phantom]

Did you guys at Tactical Tailor do those mag pouches?

[@garvon1967]

Thank you Mike for bringing your skills down to a level where an older retired Army grandfather can use your training and experience to protect my family come what may.

[@klajoye481]

The editing is so on point hahaha. Loved it. Keep that up You touched on it a few months ago, but a hunting rig and what you used for your sniper teams loudout would be pretty epic! Per usual, I appreciate you and your team, man! Loving the content.

[@SKI1967]

Hi Mike, I'm a former Australian Army Soldier, I did time in Infantry, Transport and Military Police. The last few years of my service, I was and RDF Soldier (Ready Deployment Force), which no longer exists due to the Army changing and restructioning. I've started to get my interest back in tactical shooting and find your videos educational about kit to be great as we didn't have this stuff back in the early 2000's. Trying to find access to some of the equipment here in Australia is going to be challangeing to say the least and trying to learn the terms and accronyms a bit of a challenge too lol, cheers Ski

[@JG54206]

That little rocket sound when you were talking about hearing a rocket incoming was pretty slick. The production quality is really good and as always the content is really good as well.

[@MSgt7803]

Great video. No hype, no gimmicks, just real world advice. Thank you.

[@chasekregor]

Probably my favorite video you all have ever made, the content and editing were awesome here. Please do more!

[@tetsucat13]

I remember reading about an officer who had his platoon carry ammo , grenades etc in claymore bags. So when they got into a firefight it was easily accessible to anyone if the soldier got injured or killed. In an ambush situation , in the jungle crawling on your belly, running out of ammo, you need all you can get as easily as possible. The British soldiers had large magazine poutches around their side and back, so you can get flat on your belly and reach behind for mags and still keep low. It all depends on the battle your going to be in.

[@hawkgeoff]

"YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE"...LOL "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID"...LOL These text inserts are the best!!! Great Vid Mike, thanks for posting.

[@dcdude81]

Awesome video. I'd like to see you go more in-depth on knives, that would be cool.

[@zerohero6602]

Second this

[@DjBELObeatz]

@@zerohero6602 Third

[@flipside21]

I know that Mike had said on his podcast that he's not a knife snob (though he has a smart DW there), and uses them as tools. What I'd like instead is a broadening of the 'tools' he gravitated to, and the rationale behind the choices.

[@KrustyLS]

Fourth..

[@matthewaustin2578]

@@flipside21 I think a few times he has mentioned having a custom Winkler axe too. Although I do believe he said that one was a gift from a friend. I need friends like that. 😆

[@9mmARman]

I was never military, but I was an LEO for 9 years and stateside private security supervisor at a nuclear facility. Many of the security staff wore tac vests with all of their gear on their torso. I gave it a shot for a few shifts but I saw no advantage. I transitioned back to my LE time and used a belt but also a narrow suspender setup, so I could wear the belt looser, without keepers, so it could be moved up while sitting or in the Bearcat. The belt I used was a nylon police duty belt and still use it training today, but I'm considering trying a battlebelt. As usual, great video. Thanks for all your shared info.

[@ClimbAClassic]

Clearly explained by someone who’s lived in it for many years. No BS. Thank you sir 🍻

[@vicentesanchez7168]

Love the Special effects and sounds for the Lecture… Of Explaining puposes of Kit Very nice Touch …

[@LoveMountainAdventures]

Mike, as usual you do a fantastic job with clear and concise communication that just makes sense - keep it up!

[@jdrbgd13]

I spit my drink out when your tiny caption “that’s what she said” appeared. Love the captions. Good stuff. Good dude. 🤘🏻

[@Asymmetrical.athlete_]

It’s so funny how back in the 90’s we had the LBE then we went to the LBV then to the chest rack then full circle back to the battle belt….it’s been a fun 20+ yrs

[@surfingtothestars]

battle belts today evolved from competition shooter belts

[@Asymmetrical.athlete_]

@@surfingtothestars that completely depends on what you run on your belt and what you use your belt for.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Might be the "battle belt" is a move from the police duty belt, now how it got there is from comp. shooting maybe. Just my s.w.a.g. now where did the police duty belt come from the military? So is the circle is repeating itself but being more refined and now police is shifting to a vest with gear carried on it. Damn sure know my "duty vest" is starting to feel like the "IBA or OTV" I had in Iraq. I "ran" drop panels on last deployment, M-9 2 pistol mags and rifle on right, rifle mags n water bottle or radio ect on left. knife on belt and on vest Leatherman always on pants belt Gerber on vest expendable. Damn the Blackhawk drop leg sucked having to run or anything else like that. I tried to forget that 😣🤬 from earlier deployments.

[@cbrsoldier1491]

Evolution of equipment and why the people need to be listening. Thank you for all the hard work you do.

[@jeffslegacy]

Love the video Mike! My 22 year son has turned me onto using battlebelts and he is totally a kithead lol.. He picked up a T-Rex Arms battle belt for me for Christmas and now I am accessorizing it lol..

[@tannerthomas4189]

Who ever edits these videos are doing a top notch job

[@markmarshall61]

Thanks for sharing. Winkler's Knife is just up the road from the house. They are Nice knives I would love to add one to my kit.

[@painterbw]

It's nice to see a video posted by a real warrior, and not a chairborne ranger. Great video! Thanks.

[@danielrubio6675]

Haha! when Mike was talkin about the LCE being able to lift off your waist when sitting, I laughed bc I knew exactly what he was talking about. Moved the belt off your waist, especially the butt pack, into the gap of your back when leaning back. Then from the LCE, if you were a cool/ high speed (though I only saw a couple of senior SL get away with it), you got yourself an H harness or Rhodie chest rig, and carried a 20 rounder in your rifle 😆. Good times back then.

[@butchhaight]

Thanks Mike for your service to our country . Thanks for passing on the knowledge of the reasons for or against the setup for our battle belts. Good info coming from the actual use and setup. I have a good lifelong friend that’s an 11 year ODA 18B. With additional training as a JTAC, scuba and +?.He is one that swears by his setup and use of his battle belt.

[@brickdottop]

I really dig the editing in this one. Great tips as well, thanks for sharing the knowledge man!

[@thomascarroll8181]

Outstanding Mike and so functional and proven. You make it clear. I saw the GBRS belt but I can use what I have. I am 67 and a 24 year Army vet in all Infantry jobs. I used the low hanging Ranger LBE to move around for under the ruck and jumping. Later carrying a pistol I hung it on the LBE (pre molle) but couldn't ever drop my LBE. Later I put a kydex holster and fixed blade on my vest. I love the fixed blade and tourniquet on the dominant side. I will now use your system plus dump bag on my outer belt. Thanks Brother. Glad I subscribed!

[@ChristianLittle1325]

Love the post prod on this.

[@kevincharles1983]

Even the way he moves and speaks you know hes been well trained for many years. Thank you for all your years of service Mike. America!

[@kimjansson7179]

Awesome video! Liked what you said about carrying knives and excited for what's coming on the channel. I see Jon's media skills are only getting better and more creative, would also be fun to see him in front of the camera with you sometime, I saw the flag in the bag after all!

[@fmcclellanjr]

Much better production quality on this video. Love the new format. I think you've got it about dialed in. Great stuff man!

[@stephenrockwell5282]

Hand to hand combat skills would be good to learn or even how to use things in med kits ( chest seals,quick clot, how to stitch a wound etc....

[@user-cg9zq4bt5q]

Easy. That to stich, just JAB IT IN THERE AND PULL IT OUT AND THEN JAB BACK IN OVER AND OVER!

[@stephenrockwell5282]

@@user-cg9zq4bt5q I know how to I was just saying ideas for other things

[@user-cg9zq4bt5q]

@@stephenrockwell5282 (sarcasm)

[@ahole5407]

Glad to see you making use of what you have learned to help others with personal responsibility. 👍 The way things are going we need more strong leaders such as yourself.

[@wearelegion6520]

Long ago I read a book where an SAS guy talked about how they (back then) built their kits. He said they broke their gear up into 3 categories; What was needed to complete the mission, what was needed to fight, what was needed to survive. Each level could be dumped/abandoned to increase their odds of living at the next level. Dump the mission critical gear to get lighter to continue fighting for example. They are numbered in reverse order. 1st level gear is for survival, 2nd level gear is for fighting, 3rd level gear is to continue to mission. You kinda mentioned something like that when talking about your belt. Is that a philosophy used? Its something I try to keep in mind while building a get-home bag for example. Defining what is comfort vs what is needed for the current situation I find myself in vs what is needed to make it to the next day. A battle belt for me is a 1st level gear. its easy to carry, generally lighter than anything else I would have (backpack, etc), able to hold most things needed for basic survival. Paired with a water carrier, it meets 1st level gear requirements (for me in a 'not a war zone' environment). Is that a mindset you have, or is common in the community? If not, what is the mindset for deciding what gear goes where and what is critical?

[@MrRobreg]

I run that philosophy. It makes sense. You need to be able to strip gear like layers. I’m setup now for an apocalypse scenario rather than direct combat but same rules apply. I can drop my pack and still be good to go. After resources are exhausted on my plate carrier, it can go(only if needing to haul ass out). At that point my primary weapon can go to since I don’t carry primary ammo on my belt. Now I’m left with secondary weapon/mags and minimal survival gear

[@aaronmatsulavage933]

I cried a little with the tiny thats what she said. Mike, your knowledge is much needed in the world. Thank you for doing you.

[@BeerCigarsAndTexas]

I love this content. Anything mike puts out I have to see and I'm a huge fan of his. He keeps me wanting more

[@christofonobrown3659]

Thank you for this. As a civvie just haven’t thought about how the battle belt could be useful, taking the time to explain useage is really helpful.

[@jasonreardon8620]

Love it. I guess now that it has Mike's endorsement, I have to get that MAS Grey GBRS Assaulter Belt 😂

[@ravenks1sr15]

I have my MAS Grey GBRS belt, love it wayyyyyyy tooooooo much.

[@michaelbahu2528]

Love mine also! Ranger green but it’s such a huge difference from my last belt

[@brena3582]

I got a email alert and the belt was sold out I'll have to check back

[@robpayne4572]

I was just at Mardi Gras tonight

[@somethingsomethingusername802]

Anyone know what magazine pouches Mike has on the Assaulter belt?

[@maihitianu1425]

Your concept from military to civilian is so dead on. After watching this, I’m definitely going to change my war belt around. I love your videos man you’re just a well of information that in this day and age is so very hard to fine. THANK YOU

[@cyclopsM24]

Great point about being able to slide the Brokos belt up higher when in a vehicle.

[@justinlazo3399]

Would be cool to see a video on realistic expectation in a fixed blade. Like you said about the one you showed its expensive but more so used for utility. Been looking at a Ka Bar myself

[@ProudDadVet]

First off.... Thank You for your service to this Country!!! Just subscribed and looking forward to more videos.

[@tylerj6219]

In the Marines I loved our issued battle belts with optional suspenders. I didn't have to keep everything on my body armor.

[@Zawfee]

How recent? Those coyote brown ones?

[@tylerj6219]

Yep the coyote one. I always liked using suspenders with it.

[@zachcarter7535]

Guys in my unit used to clown on people for wearing the suspenders. It’s funny to see everyone starting to shift back to wearing suspenders with belt kits now again

[@Zawfee]

@@tylerj6219 I never wore the suspenders I can't remember if they were issued or not. I'd hang two of those double stack mag pouches on my left and kept my plate carrier about as slick as I could.

[@billgarand2136]

I picked one of those up surplus about 6 years ago and love it. Sadly, I haven't been able to find them anymore.

[@jordanson66]

years worth of experience in this 20 minutes video, fantastic

[@dann536]

Mike can you explain the acronyms when you use them, outstanding content!

[@totenfurwotan4478]

Which acronyms?

[@mobius-1503]

That incoming rocket effect you put in at 4:00 was smoooth.

[@ColtCommander45]

Outstanding content here. You ARE bringing practical and extremely useful military/combat processes and thinking to us civilians.

[@kevenneely8631]

Thanks Mike. I've built my own battle belt, which I love. But I didn't think about my med kit. I had it on my left. But after you explained why you set it up on the right. It made a huge difference. I also added a pouch for mags, snacks, and drinks. Again keep up the great work and content. Cheers

[@jacobkilman8444]

I actually ditched the big padded belt because it moved a lot when in a vehicle. Getting off a chinook and diving to the prone really sucks when you got this big ass M9 holster punching you in the front of your thigh. So it was while I was in Afghanistan that I switched over to my first two piece belt, which was a ronin. it was immediately way better however realizing the load bearing capability and limitations was a learning curve all on it's own, although I will also say that I this point I was still a young infantryman, and in my unit belts weren't too common place yet. Deploying as regular infantry with Special Forces is like a full on clash of culture, because as a grunt, the purpose of a war belt were not everyone gets a pistol was purely to relocate some of that kit of the cummerbund on to your kit. Where as with SF, they had this concept of first line gear and that armor and a belt work hand in hand as a scalable system. So it wasn't necessary to have so much gear on your belt line but really some essentials. This was also learned in actually experiencing the realities of modern combat, in that I had learned I wasn't gonna fight solely from the kit that was on my own belt in the event there was a bump in the night. It was more of a respond to threat, scale up to match threat if need be kind of system. When I came back from my first deployment it was crazy to see this shift in culture where everyone had adopted the mentality that, hey maybe belts are useful for us regular dudes too. This was back in 2018-2019 too so, at least from my perspective, aftermarket kit like two piece belts didn't become more common place until like 2020.

[@cleric670]

Interesting to watch this video and how many direct comparisons there are to working construction wearing a toolbelt. So many of those little things like "lift your belt up when you hop into a vehicle" "strong side tools vs weak side tools" I never realized also applied to military use. Tool bags for the win.

[@zebulunturner2974]

I'd like to hear distinctions between how the older belt was heavier, but is it more comfortable due to the padding? Personally, I have worked as a tour guide for zip lines, and we gave tourists nylon harnesses of similar dimensions to a lot of the newer war belts I've seen; good for maybe an hour tour. But wearing harnesses all day, having one with cushion is WAY better.

[@charlespayton2808]

11:40, lol. "Never not have this because when you need it you won't have it". Truer words have never been said.

[@catalystactual6491]

Did y'all hire a new video editor or cinematographer recently? Shits looking so slick now

[@mattschmitt9924]

Mike, good talk. Great post production on the video. We notice. Keep it up.

[@NumquamDeorsum]

I was made fun of for wearing a belt rig in Iraq '03. First time those guys donned their chem suits, plate carriers and then their LBV's (load bearing vests for the younger crowd) they were flopping around like hippos on ice. And I was a Sapper so there was no way I would want them as my wingman trying to remove boobytraps or landmines. I used the old canvas butt pack to hold pop-n-drop charges.

[@drd1924]

Why would you want to be at a tactical "DISADVANTAGE" ...words to live by (literally ha) Great video man, so much truth and experience here = Wisdom

[@isurid1]

Animations are funny AF.

[@lexidecimal9941]

Dude, you're the best, love the jokes and down to earth nature of you... yeah, I saw the alt vid title... nice and hilarious!

[@trevorj.8401]

I've ran this home invasion Scenario in my head a bunch of times lol. I sleep in the nude and thought about the idea of having a battle belt or plate carrier accessible but with a Kilt attached!!!! so that my " other equipment" isn't just out there swinging around 😅

[@zatoby6705]

Thats how I have mine set up. Padded belt with all my necessities attached.

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

I was thinking cargo shorts attached directly to the belt just jump in and go!😁

[@bettycocker2226]

@@mr.k.i.s.s7496 i just sleep in cargo shorts with a mag in one pocket and medical in the other.

[@B.Harrigan]

@@bettycocker2226 Like he said in the video, why would you give yourself a tactical disadvantage. Learn to sleep in cargo shorts

[@rickyyo215]

Won’t it be really tough to get anything out of a retention holster if the belt isn’t secured to something ?

[@hiramhaji7813]

Mike you are a extremely well spoken Articulate trainer, folks are lucky to be apart of your circle and program.

[@-Alien_Residents-]

Keep a link of this on your invites to pistol train. So many are asking what kind of rig to get, belt and such. You explain everything here. First time seeing this. Us new guys are still discovering your content. Good video.

[@chad59]

Rad content and being humble enough to draw from the BEST others have to offer makes it even more valuable. Night vision content from your experience would be informative.

[@ROBIN_SAGE]

Hang in there my brother. There are many of us out here that had your back and continue to have your back. People need what you teach. Even though most don’t even realize it yet. Hang tough! Never shall I fail my comrades……

[@PreacherT5]

The video quality has gone up, love to see it 🤘🏻

[@no-handle-available-null]

Dude… the production level on your videos are insane!!

[@HDBujutsu1775]

Been running the same setup for years since Iraq and Afghanistan. Great kit.

[@qwrasdf3695]

Great video. 18Z here. Been around the same time like you, great walk down memory lane with the gear.

[@davidsagona417]

Love the added sound effects in your videos. Helps to put me in the mindset.

[@TripleAAA53]

Mike OUTSTANDING tutorial on the war belt !! MANY THANKS Brother !!

[@mvangils410]

Thank you for your service and sacrifices and thank you for the video! STAY SAFE BROTHER! 🤙🙏🇺🇲

[@sladeb6036]

Looks like someone is working on being a Shreddeditor with the graphics. I'm liking it.

[@timpeterson175]

Dunno why I was recommended this but it’s fascinating! Thanks for putting this together

[@peachfuds]

I'm a big believer in the ability to scale your gear. I have an HSGI overt battle belt with shoulder straps for long-range/long-term. I also have a slim-line GBRS belt for the vehicle and house for more expedient use in more specific situations than war time use. There is no one answer for every situation. Having all of the options available is always the right answer. If budget is an issue, then just train with what you have.

[@jayneal8154]

It is amazing how much things has changed since I was in through the 80's! Great video Mike!

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Watching this video was one of the best uses of 20 minutes of my life! Thank you for sharing your knowledge based on experience obtaining while serving our country.

[@andrewbrown6522]

I run a bush belt. Think battle belt for the outdoorsman. I also draw a cross on. I do it for other people to recognize. Liking your videos.

[@batman850800]

Great video. Has me thinking about changing from a night stand safe to a night stand battle belt!

[@starriderstudios]

I used this video last February to build my battle belt, it really helped

[@riffedwood5597]

Just got my first battle belt, thanks for the food for thought and the explanations why. Pure gold as usual. Thanks Mike

[@markgriffiths9696]

Thanks for the instruction. I'm a bit late to this discussion. Over the past couple of years, I have been looking for a more comfortable system to carry. Not a fan of in the waist. However not completely closed off to that method. My enlistment was 88-92. I used to wear my 782 gear over my Kevlar Flak vest as a makeshift load bearing system. lol the Corps didn't give us much. This gear set up is revolutionary. Mobility and comfort are important to me. Suggested links for further research would be appreciated. I am a medic, please consider that as well. Cheers

[@WC3fanatic997]

The guys over on the Tactical Gear Subreddit would go to actual war (probably for the first time in their lives) on both sides of whether to have a Knife on your belt or not. Really you summarized it best, and am glad to hear it, that there's no reason not to. Though I will say you're one of the only actual vocal operators I've heard say you put your carbine magazines "Bullets Forward". Most I know do it "Bullets Backwards" and it does seem an easier transition pulling it up and then just swinging your arm forward to have the magazine be aligned with the magwell. But I've also never been to actual war so like . . . I have no idea the intrinsic advantages of either. It's never gone into too much depth.

[@pterodactylptroll]

Excellent explanations about the WHY you do something.

[@markellis6101]

What is fun is to see the evolution. In the 1970s I word the standard canvass web belt, 2 bulky ammo pouches for 6 30 round mags, a holster, one triangular bandage, an intentional open area to attach a gas mask, and a small all purpose pouch where we usually kept cigarettes and a zippo.

[@rubenesparza7546]

SAW gunner in 04, I had 2 drums on my vest and was given 4 mags as backup. No damn room after everything else was on me! I opted for a 4 mag drop leg, I think it was Blackhawk! Haha. I got rid of it after 2 months in Iraq after I found it was just too much weight pulling down my damn trousers (me being a flat ass and all). Ended up just acquiring an old pistol belt with suspenders and I ripping off the pouches from my dropleg and carrying them on the belt instead. I second being able to adjust the belt up or around your body, especially going prone to fire. Good stuff sir

[@BenMartin101]

Who’s your video editor? The post production value is FIRE

[@tomparker8932]

The practical way in which you share employing a kit is very good. A minimalist attitude without sacrificing capability. What will work and won't in say SHTF scenarios. Yea, Safariland. BTW "Fieldcraft Survival" great web title, palatable for all with a warrior attitude.