Minuteman Gear Loadout 2024 | Load Bearing Equipment

A closer look at my LBE using the Nixieworks buttpack.
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[@Scarywoody]

For those Googling, it's Nixie Gear. I like how you mix and match gear. Shows you don't have to spend the $$ to get a useable kit.

[@greasamar3326]

Oh, so close! It’s Nixieworks.

[@longdongsilver817]

You talking about the butt pack?

[@richardschafer7858]

Condors H-harness is solid. I attached it to my old HSGI battle belt to make a more modern set of LBE. Way better than what I was issued decades ago. 😆

[@biteme19671]

I love my Condor gear, have been using it extensively for more than 15 years without fail. MCR5 chest rig, the hydration bladder strap replacement combo, battle belts, plate carriers.

[@josephdixon1827]

Yeah, people poo poo the condor gear, I have used it for a long time and never had any problems with it. I have a similar blet set up and the same belt, I use during deer season, exploring etcetera. I have had it since 2012....hardly any wear on it. It goes really good with the Condor venture pack too. Kind of all fits together.

[@kurtbaier6122]

Nice. I use a M56 harness with just a Condor gun belt joined together with paracord. I wear it low like the Britt’s, easy to put on a pack if needs be on the fly. I run mostly MOLLE pouches on it. I use a large SAW pouch instead of a buttpack. I also use 2 GP pouches, one for robust IFAK with two Turniquets, the other with a complete GI natick Stove / Canteen, cup, and spoon. I use a dual side by side mag pouch with flap covers ( 4 mags) and a single pouch that can hold 3 mags for more ammo ready to hand or for a squad radio. And an extra 200 rd sized SAW pouch. Which can fit different items like mil poncho, gortex top, thin fleece top, or squad ammo or smoke. If I need more water I use a collapsible drink pouch and put where ever it is convenient or I can run a small assault pack with bladder. Your set up is one of the best I’ve seen. I don’t like having a buttpack being overfilled or too heavy when running or rolling over on the ground to another position or crawling under something. Just me.

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Great job buddy! It was good seeing your setup in person!

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Yes it was!

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Nice rig! But since you have the space in the Butt Pack, I’d toss in a Woobie in the Storm Collar. That gives you something to sleep in. The Poncho gives you something to sleep under, while the Grabber gives you something to sleep on. Oh, I’d add an extra GI Cup to the Nalgene Canteen. That way you could drink a cup of coffee in one while eating what ever you cooked in the other. Hope this helps.

[@ryanking1595]

This is fantastic. I have that same H-Harness. I’ve coupled it up with a TAPS chest rig in case of those “HEAVY” fighting situations but I’ve been leaning more towards the kind of setup you have here. Very good.

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

Good set up brother

[@kevans6169]

Well thought out setup with purpose & function.

[@acrprotect4476]

Good evening Sir!! Great video and great setup! The important thing is that it works well for you and your needs! Great stuff, looking forward to more! Take care!!!

[@subdawg1331]

sweet setup , watch the other channel . I would carry packs doing retreat patrols though... I have a setup similar in leather great video thanks

[@DocCypher]

Ironically, I have literally the same setup with my condor harness and nixiework buttpack. It’s just in Muilticam. I also have the Nixieworks LFR, and I use it more than this one. Minus kit components it’s cool to see I’m not the only one that did this. I’m active Army and I’ve come to appreciate LBE setups as a medic. Not a high speed direct action operator so the small belt setups don’t sustain my mission. Nice kit.

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

I love the Condor hydration pack, with the H harness replacement straps, and the Condor T&T pouch for the chest setup.

[@KingdomWarrior-tg7dn]

I've started working on a setup similar to yours, using most of my OLD LBE gear from the 90's when I was in the army. I like the belt/ harness on yours better than the old LBE setup. Ironically, I have been thinking about a chest pack from Hll People gear to go along with it. Awesome job in putting that thing together

[@davidwright5580]

It was awesome video on your patrol gear and I can't wait to see your new video's and your video with the modern minut man was awesome

[@guardiandevil3]

Honestly I constantly hear people crying "LARP! LARP!" online these days. The fact that it's thought out and functional even if it's "LARP" gear it's good because even not the highest quality is still good if it works. That includes brands people look down on. I like the set up and especially like the inclusion of the admin pouch attached to the harness straps. I have a mini ALICE pack with MOLLE webbing that I think would probably work well on a rig like yours too so thanks for the suggestion.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

If you never train how will you ever be ready for anything. At least that's my thought. Thanks for watching!

[@guardiandevil3]

@@ThePreparedWanderer 100% agree the best gear is the gear you know

[@preparedcitizens]

I am a prepared citizen! I like the content brother!

[@Coppersaguaro]

Nice rig. I bought the condor belt and harness a couple years ago and never did anything with it. Going to buy that butt pack and do something like this. Thanks.

[@TAVAAR7]

I've got the same condor H harness/belt rig (no issues after years and multiple FTXs aside from some threading on one part of molle in a high weight load spot). If you want a hydration bladders that's not inside a small backpack theres a 3L wide version from camelback thats worked well for me and fits with my set up, also no issues with durability yet. For an IFAK I can't recommend Refuge Medical enough (for quality, organizational layout, warranty and customer service), and if your SAW pouch is roughly the same size as the Sekri IFAK pouch it'll fit the Bear Minimum inner pouch perfect. The BearFak inner fits a 200rnd SAW pouch.

[@mikehawkins4342]

Put a 2 qt.on that pad between your shoulders and attach the canteen straw to that.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Hardside Hydration. 👍👍👍

[@mikehawkins4342]

G.I. 2 qt.

[@user-sb9fw6ui2i]

You can put a 2qt canteen with a drinking tube on the upper back panel. If you’re with a group, put your radio and pouch on the back panel, that way, your not fighting with the wires when you need to shoulder your rifle in a fire fight.

[@billandrosejackson8676]

Nice up makes me think about reorganizing my gear.

[@sanction7627]

After doing 11B Infantry stuff for 30 years I will say this about gear: Less is more.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Nice setup for you, that can be easily modified for others

[@hoosierprepper4950]

Well done! I've got a similar type setup, minus the butt pack. Plan to test out the setup next week

[@seventhstone]

love how this channel has grown. great stuff sir.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Thank you

[@benterwellen]

Nice setup, especially the butt pack

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Solid load out bro.

[@fattiewestside]

I too just finished final touches to my LBE, I'll be dropping a video soon. Since I daw you with Jay I've been interested in that Nixie butt pack. Might need to grab one to upgrade my butt pack.

[@bruceyung70]

It’s beautiful all right

[@fattiewestside]

The chest pouch/ admin pouch is very similar to how I had my original LBE set up with. I have since changed it slightly. Definitely check it out when it uploads, I think you'll like it.

[@marcusalancate1782]

Does this sleep pad make my butt pack look big? Great ideas. Thanks for the video!

[@Uncle_Z]

Good bit of kit, mate.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

On the chest pack I did something similar (I didnt make a video tho lol) and I would add bungie or something from the bottom of the pack to your shoulder straps somehow, if you needed to run or just any dynamic movement and that thing will be smacking you in the face 🤣. Sure you could just take it off but if a firefight breaks out you sure dont want to be messing with gear lol, and maybe with your rifle on it helps to hold it in place but seems like it could get wrapped up in it too 🤷. Just something I noticed that could be a potential problem but other than that great looking rig and setup 👍.

[@trava4156]

You are doing it. Personally, buttpacks suck for immediate action drills. All that gear try to keep it tight and quiet. Do they snag when walking through brush?

[@johnjulson2563]

I'll bet you could probably a USGI 2 qrt canteen in a MOLLE pouch on your back panel.

[@xc8487]

The 2qt soft canteens will fit in the pouches, that gives you 2 days of water.

[@geanhitchcock1170]

that looks so sexy in gods camo, nixieworks have done a awesome job.

[@marcusalancate1782]

I think Condor makes a hydration pack that may attach to your H harness. Check 'em out!

[@pauly4312]

Perhaps one of the short/wide hydration bladders would work?

[@p.c.matthews2653]

Do not forget fire ant dust. bug spray, sunscreen, deet.

[@catherineslowincomepreppin2128]

Great video❤ I have a question actually 2? First How much does this weigh? Second where do you carry your pistol? For leaving my camp for scrounging runs in a SHTF situation I have a belt with center pouch, 2 mag pouches and a couple smaller pouches and Knife. And also a revolver holster, with a double shoulder holster as shoulder support, for the belt. Along with an almost empty pack for supplies I would find. But love your setup too.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

If I carry a pistol it's on my belt on a drop leg. I don't want it attached to my LBE.

[@catherineslowincomepreppin2128]

@@ThePreparedWanderer I See thankyou, what about weight, just curious, mines heavy. 🤔

[@masterrhino144]

You need to camo tape that bottle it stands out like a sore thumb and will show up on night vision like a beacon

[@SliceyMcChop]

Beauty fkng rifle

[@JOSEPHROE]

Excellant

[@johnmbrown6627]

Who makes the buttpack? It remind my of a mountainsmith rig

[@domvdg]

Good stuff from AK bro

[@soothingmeow22]

The nixiworks LFR

[@jamesm.1467]

I would add a fixed blade knife, maybe a Bowie knife or a Gerber or a K-Bar, but I'd definitely add a knife to the belt.

[@Skills2survive]

Great set up brother ! What about sidearm, where do you put it?

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Drop leg on my belt. Not on the LBE. If I need to carry a pistol

[@Only_Trees]

Well that buttpack cost $120. I'll just stick with the standard military surplus version.

[@temperedstate8963]

Minutemen on patrol in the woods has become a fantasy. Most of today's Minutemen that would have to be reactionary live in the suburbs.

[@apar1560]

👍👍👍

[@Rohrkrepierer]

I never understand these things. Prepared for *what* exactly? Who are you gonna be fighting?

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Who do you think? 🤔

[@Riverbank1776]

Anyone that wants a fight.

[@AlexKS1992]

Leftists in general like Antifa or communists or God forbid the federal government.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Options that's all we need. It appears to be an interesting concept, but with all those miscellaneous pouches, if you're dashing through the woods in a real life scenario and you trip and fall, something could end up missing; if you need to keep moving you may not have time to retrieve it. Nothing can come loose inside a backpack, but I did enjoy the video, and having options is definitely key! Thx for sharing. keep up the good work & feel better, God bless👍

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Military has been using this style of loadout for years. Proven in combat and operations all over the world. Nothing is falling out. Not if you secure your gear properly

[@ljaysperspective1775]

@ThePreparedWanderer Noted, I appreciate the valuable info on all of the great gear presented. Options are significant, as I stated prior, from go bags to 48-hour bugout bags, including but not limiting to the dayruck packs. They all have their place. It's as if a gear set up is necessary for every scenario possible, lol. Take care. Thanks for the insight ! 👍

[@p.c.matthews2653]

Glue on lots of Velcro. Add gorilla tape.

[@ljaysperspective1775]

@@p.c.matthews2653 That will do it! lol. I'm pretty sure these belts are solid.

[@axelthorn2263]

Hi Maybe they didn't have the drain hole so if it's spills you still have that water to be able to drink if you're short and there's not much together😊

[@szpiritszilver2219]

Excuse me sir, but your backpack has slipped off!

[@mikel9567]

Damn dude you need to start writing a script or something. You ramble on way too much. No one cares about your head cold, no one cares to hear you repeat yourself. You could have condensed the first 5 minutes of this video down to about a minute or a minute and a half. "Hi and welcome to The Prepared Wanderer. I'm getting over a head cold so bear with me, but today we are going to discus why I chose this style of belt set up for my equipment. In the past I have used an Alice system as well as other types and forms. While each has their own pros and cons, I have found this current set up works best for me. Now lets dive in." There you go, simple to the point (even mentioned your head cold) and quick. Not over 5 minutes of rambling and repeating yourself. You are on camera, you can record over something. You can also edit. Seriously, knock off the rambling.

[@marcusalancate1782]

YOU try it!