Military Fieldcraft Skills: How to Pack and Organise your Gear

Part 2 in our Fieldcraft Series.
This video discusses how to stage your equipment using the Military Layering System and Philosophy, as well as, how to organize your equipment with helpful advice and tricks along the way.
Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Opening and philosophy
09:03 - Level 1
14:57 - Level 2
26:21 - Level 3
42:49 - Advice and Tips
46:52 - Closing Thoughts
48:25 - Screenshot!
Thank you for watching,
Cheers
#fieldcraft #patrol #recce #shooting #howto

[@infantryski11b64]

Thats my dad! I really look up to him ❤

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Best channel on KZbin...

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

When wearing a pack for long rucks, having a front counterbalance works wonders.

[@gurthyj]

Great video! In fact, probably the best I've seen on the subject. Very thorough and well thought out with sound reasoning behind everything. There are lots of great nuggets of knowledge and tips in all of your videos and I really appreciate the channel and all the info that you're putting out.

[@Echo_Mike]

Thank you 💯 will be sure to keep at it

[@ebc1f7]

I love that you talk about the pack, repack, repack again. It’s so important u till u have a standard system ur used to. That and leaving space for more on the fly gear

[@mikejeffsteel]

Great video! Thanks! 👍

[@danielbeach4855]

Great instructional - I am not a newbie, but watched anyway and still learned from it. Thanks for the good and hard work of making these!

[@Echo_Mike]

Appreciate it, glad to have you here!

[@davidoftheforest]

i carry individual packs of pre workout, too. I had them kicking around so i put them in my sustainment pouch, just in case

[@Echo_Mike]

Same here, stores always have the free sample packs

[@kjumper1]

Awesome video! Very well presented 👍🏻🫡

[@Echo_Mike]

Cheers

[@seanpaulmccarthy]

Knowing where all the kit is so it can be accessed with no issues in the dark is base line for me.

[@Echo_Mike]

100%

[@aplong1911]

Great video!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@torsten4757]

Thanks for showing! Cheers from Germany, Torsten

[@discipleaj]

Just finished work here in blighty. Perfect timing. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Echo_Mike]

Enjoy mate

[@polkbritton]

I've become a convert to PLCE. I have a DPM tailored webbing set where the pouches have been seen into the padding belt. It has 4 ammo pouches and 3 storage pouches so it's pretty versatile. I've been considering running it with the two zip-off patrol pack sections from the bergen attached on the rear of the webbing as a sort of light-fighting setup (it's kinda hot here in Florida).

[@Echo_Mike]

Belt kit is the way forward man. Look into the crossfire DZ rig, I love mine.

[@polkbritton]

@@Echo_Mike Definitely! I've been experimenting with running in conjunction with my JPC 1 plate carrier and haven't decided yet whether I want to have the carrier over the webbing or vice versa. I've been thinking of the PLCE as "extended operations" kit -extra ammo, sustainment, cleaning kit, etc. and the JPC+items in my uniform pockets being the "fighting load" kit. Still working out the setup though. Your videos are a great guide.

[@craiglawrence001]

Absolutely fantastic, BZ

[@uncompliant]

I subscribed, very nise channel

[@markymarko7]

Excellent video, my dude.

[@froginthewaves8450]

Awesome video!

[@Echo_Mike]

Appreciate it !

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I wish drones and ai were never invented.

[@uss_liberty_incident]

Advancement of technology can never be stopped. Change is the only constant in life, and all we can do is adapt to it.

[@Echo_Mike]

Working on collecting information and experience from those actively dealing with this threat for a future video

[@seanparsons8987]

Layering gear across person (1st line), fighting load (2nd line), and ruck (3rd line) - seems to have become standard across US forces and allies - all that cross-training with Aussies and Brits was great for swaping best TTPs. Thanks for the refesher. What is the ruck used in the video? Fortis Fortuna Juvat

[@Echo_Mike]

Glad to have you here mate, it’s the British Virtus 40L

[@seanparsons8987]

@Echo_Mike Thank you. I've been looking for a replacement ruck, the Virtus looks like a good size and design. The best to you and yours.

[@slippery999]

Like the channel. A couple of quick questions though: 1) do you not use dummy cord on flashlight, pocket knife, multi tool etc? 2) you have two TQs, one right sleeve pocket, one rear right kidney area, if your right arm is disabled/lost can you reach them with full kit on left handed?

[@Echo_Mike]

Welcome to the channel, I will attach them with chord. I find myself swapping out kit so much for these videos recently I havnt attached them, TQs I have 4 on my person - TQ placement seems to be very personal to each individual’s philosophy

[@slippery999]

@@Echo_Mike Roge, thanks for quick reply. Keep em coming.

[@Echo_Mike]

@@slippery999 💯

[@jorgebuzzi940]

Great video 👍

[@danielbeach4855]

Is there a reason that you carry the line 1 TQ in your arm pocket? I was taught to keep them on my centerline so they can be reached with either (remaining functional) arm. Would it work better for access in one of the Napoleon pockets?

[@Echo_Mike]

Great comment: TQ placement seems to be dependent on unit, nation or individual. I often wear armour with my jacket so chest pockets are always left empty of life saving equipment. In general, as long as it’s visible and your mates know where everyone keeps them - that’s the main thing

[@danielbeach4855]

@@Echo_Mike Good points. Thanks.

[@Echo_Mike]

@@danielbeach4855 💯 - note if people are commenting on the placement of my TQs.. It means you all can see where they are… which is a very good thing

[@constantinosconstantinou6262]

Dear EM thank for the very informative presentation. Is it more preferable to keep your medical stuff inside an IFAK pouch than spread your medical item across your lines so that your squad members can know where to locate them on you? Lastly, mess tin on the webbing (line 2) or in the bergen (line3)?

[@Echo_Mike]

Appreciate the comment; medical is. It my area of expertise but an IFAK is a must. I also spread medical on my gear as I like to always have access to something - as long as your team knows and you all agree on SOPs. The webbing is a bridge between level 2 and 3 gear. So included that as an example, if I have webbing I’ll keep it there, if I run a plate carrier or chest rig my mess tins will be in my pack

[@constantinosconstantinou6262]

@@Echo_Mike Thank you very much for your response!

[@markdriver9170]

great vid as allways why are you not using dry bags in the pack ?

[@Echo_Mike]

Thanks, and Currently filming so much there in my other packs

[@easygroove]

Heavy Items as close to your Body as Possible - Simple Laws of Lever and Geometrie... 🙈

[@davidoftheforest]

a Brit with no skrim on his helmet. Rare to see