my M81 WOODLAND self build SMERSH Web Gear

I decided to design my own SMERSH web gear using surplus kit. Smersh web gear was originally designed for Russian Special Forces.
#webgear #camouflage #tactical

[@soothingmeow22]

Your on the right track. Move the cup, tablets, and lighters to the canteen you'll drink last. Swap your pants and your poncho. I'd recommend getting the canteen cup stove to replace the stove you have. Make a stripped mre keep that in the buttpack along with those comfort items. Finally, "YOU NEED A BETTER IFAK. " ditch the saw pouch get 2 more mag pouches and make one an ifak and keep your TQ were is easily seen and grabbed. There is more but that should get you started. I get it you don't know what you don't know and when you don't know, obvious things are easily missed. Keep it up. you're on the right track

[@NorthwestScout]

Thanks for the tips!

[@BiggityBoggity8095]

@@NorthwestScoutexcuse me, what knee pads are you wearing? Are they comfortable? I’m in the market for some new knee pads, but I find that most cause an unbearable itching on the back of my knee. Tell me about what you’ve got going on

[@NorthwestScout]

@@BiggityBoggity8095 these knee pads are Russian made called SPLAV. I had got them before the sanctions hit. They are very comfortable. I’ve worn these up to 14 hrs with no issues.

[@BearClawAK47]

This is more or less what was standard issue in the US Army in the 1980's. Lots of advantage to this set up. If your a big guy you could double up on ammo pouches or canteens. I ran this set up with 4 mag pouches, 4 canteens and chicom chest rig. The chest rig allowed a last ditch fighting load if you had to dump your main load out for E&E.

[@NorthwestScout]

I like your suggestions very much! I was thinking somewhat along those lines so I picked up a woodland micro chest rig from ACETAC. I just haven’t tried it all together. I was thinking of wearing my homemade Smersh setup with my winter camo and chest rig next week. I think both would work well together. Thanks for your tips!

[@TheMrhoneycutt]

I love it. After seeing this, and a Reddit thread I've gotta come up with some M81 LBE. The reddit thread the guy used a Camelbak Mule as a base, had a chest rig and belt all in one. Going to combing this and that.

[@NorthwestScout]

Sounds like an awesome plan! Since this video I’ve now mounted by BK-7 knife in behind the 200 round pouch. Have a great day!

[@oathtaker2768]

I really like your setup instead of a chest rig so can lay prone.

[@NorthwestScout]

Going to be doing more videos with my Smersh setup. This setup is more for a patrolling in a hostile takeover situation. Chest rigs I like using for general scouting terrain

[@MatthiasKrohn6404]

Good to see other Canadians!

[@NorthwestScout]

Hey brother, thanks!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Ref the tourniquet, it’s for stopping catastrophic bleeds, ie over a pressure point (femoral or brachial artery), not for holing dressings in place. A pressure bandage, like an Israeli dressing (which you need to add), is what you use for adding pressure at the site of an injury.

[@NorthwestScout]

Ok that’s great advice. I do have one of the Israeli dressings. I’ve taken a couple first aid courses over the years, but I lack the knowledge on specific application for certain types of bandages. I appreciate you taking the time to clarify, thank you.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@NorthwestScout no problem, nice set up btw. Personally l’ve have the rations and brew kit in the butt pack, and have the waterproof trousers in a daysack.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@PreparedPathfinder Yes that makes perfect sense to do. Very much appreciate the positive feedback brother!

[@merc741]

Big fan of this kit, your gear usage is something I've been looking for more people to do. I'll be taking some notes from your videos

[@NorthwestScout]

I try many different concepts and experiment with gear regularly. I take note what other military units do, then try my own creations using their concepts. My smersh setup is one that I like for Woodland Camouflage. Thanks very much brother!

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Great video! We have similar mindsets in our gear choices. I use a Smersh for my LBE and appreciated your concept of it! Keep up the good work! You got yourself a new subscriber!

[@NorthwestScout]

Welcome! I really like how a Smersh style distributed the weight. After the video I did a couple kilometres in it I was very pleased. I will look at getting another harness just because I don’t know how the Condor one will hold up over time. Have a great day!

[@oathtaker2768]

Hey Jay 👊

[@themodernminuteman2557]

@@oathtaker2768 hey buddy

[@jerryrichards8172]

For my self I would switch the double mag pouches out for triple mag pouches. Very nice M-81 web gear. You clearly put some functionality into this load out. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@NorthwestScout]

Thank you brother!

[@taylorbennion3706]

I like your kit M81 is super cool stuff and it's definitely not going away anytime soon. I did a similar setup with the same harness you used I really like that grenade pouch medkit you built that's a good idea. I went with 4 mags on each hip and it's really comfortable to wear over a mostly slick plate carrier if need be which allows to plus up an extra three mags plus a dangler for goodies. Granted loading down with that much ammo and armor is in a very different kinda application but the point is H gear is pretty bad ass and highly versatile

[@NorthwestScout]

Thanks for sharing your load out! It’s nice that there is lots of M81 out there so a guy can modify to his taste. The idea of using a slick plate carrier was along my line of thinking as well. I’ve got one in Ranger Green that could be put on over my BDU or underneath it. Have a great day brother!

[@taylorbennion3706]

@@NorthwestScout yeah of course I always like seeing what other people do and getting ideas and seeing different ways of doing things. It is definitely nice to be able to integrate armor or leave it out if need be. I forgot to mention that I also attached a small sposn smersh bag to the molle on the back of the rig, I got the idea from a picture I saw of some Russian in smersh it doesn't allow for a ruck to be worn but it can easily be removed, maybe not for everyone but I thought I might mention that as well. You ad well I hope you have a good day

[@NorthwestScout]

@@taylorbennion3706 I’ve seen some of those pictures and it is a sweet concept. I’ve experimented this with my German web gear, mounting the butt pack up on my back. Works ok, but I need a second butt pack. Hmmm might need to order one.

[@taylorbennion3706]

@@NorthwestScout yeah having the secondary butt pack is pretty nice I really liked the concept and I've been happy with it, obviously there are some draw backs, it's a constant project messing with kit finding ways of setting things up.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@taylorbennion3706 Yes it is… but a great hobby!

[@jerryrichards8172]

Finally I found out why and were to use those snaps on the back of the triple magazine pouches !

[@BoogedyBobby]

Don't know if you have already added this modification in the months since you uploaded this video but id suggest using some OD duct tape on the bottom of the adjustment straps on the suspenders so they aren't just flapping in the wind. Really like the rig actually inspired me to look into similar options for my kit.

[@NorthwestScout]

I’ve since tried using some hockey tape, black. But I need to look into OD duct tape. I needed this reminder, thank you brother!

[@Roman6Alpha]

Good stuff man I dig it!

[@NorthwestScout]

Very cool! Putting together a Multicam Smersh webbing with a bunch of British surplus kit. Hope to get the video up in a few days. Take care!

[@gofreeman6270]

Great setup

[@NorthwestScout]

My most recent video was a field test, and overall success. I’ve added my BK-7 knife in behind the 200 round pouch.

[@biteme19671]

Great video.

[@NorthwestScout]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

[@tenno2846]

Very good video I also use smersh but have different pouches I carry: 3x2 mag pouches Dump pouch Ifak Big butt pack Medium vertical cargo 2x1 granade pouch Radio pouch Multitool Belive me, this set up is very usefull just try Edit: I didnt mentioned that I use yoke harness and have 3l camelbak od my back and torniquet on shoulder strap

[@NorthwestScout]

I will be training much more with this webbing. Thanks for sharing your gear load out. Makes a very helpful comparison.

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

Good set up I understand a flc set up but using it as all in 1

[@DownRange556]

Great video. I’m running a chest rig and an ALICE belt with a few M16 mag pouches. My chest rig is minimal and my belt is load bearing. You gave me some good ideas. One note on the rifle. Add some back up sights and get a better optic that is budget friendly too. Holosun HS515GM, Eotech 512, Meprolight RDS Pro V2, Holosun AEMS Core or standard version, Primary Arms 1x prism, Primary Arms MD-25. A lot of great options for $200-$400 that would serve you better than the one on the rifle now. I think that is a sight mark. Great video! I’m subscribing.

[@NorthwestScout]

Thank you for the tip on sights. That knowledge I appreciate, it’s not my strong point. Glad you found some helpful ideas. Have a great day my friend!

[@DownRange556]

@@NorthwestScout you are welcome and I’m looking forward to more videos and watching what you’ve already posted.

[@journeyman7189]

Nice set up Jeff. Good loadout as well. I would add another days worth of rations in the pack. That way you are covered if you have to stay out longer than expected. Nate

[@NorthwestScout]

I’d like to get my hands on some MRE’s just for that. Thanks!

[@tomcatt998]

Me too,, i like food, went without as a kid so I'm packing plenty of food & snax

[@NorthwestScout]

@@tomcatt998 I’ve got some of these dehydrated meals, should work good. Just takes a bit longer to cook. That’s ok though, enjoy the experience.

[@akademiasurvivalowo-milita1157]

Well done! I like it, I'm also preparing to make a video about my Tactical Vest. Regards!

[@NorthwestScout]

Right on! Looking forward to it!

[@Highlanlife]

Hello

[@Highlanlife]

Verry good

[@NorthwestScout]

Thanks! I walked a few kilometres after doing the video in it and it was comfortable. Take care.

[@CitadelDefense1]

not having anything up front makes going prone SOOO much easier

[@kurtbaier6122]

Nice

[@NorthwestScout]

Kit came together nice. I had this video up last night, but after KZbin deleted one of my videos I got frazzled and took it down by mistake. Have a great day!

[@MrWilliewonka69]

Lol i knew you were from up here in canada by the rifle lol. Cheers bub from alberta

[@NorthwestScout]

Nice! Our rifle choices are limited these days. Have a great week!

[@MrWilliewonka69]

@NORTHWESTSCOUT sadly yes. I even still help run a 3gun league up here and see it all i am running a bolt action lol

[@NorthwestScout]

@@MrWilliewonka69 I’ve never tried 3 gun, would love to sometime!

[@MrWilliewonka69]

@NORTHWESTSCOUT super fun way to get out and shot and on in a line and wide range of targets

[@stephenurban9880]

Your "butt pack" is actually the carrier for an NBC suit. The real butt pack is totally different.

[@NorthwestScout]

I improvised a butt pack with what I had. It actually worked out pretty good for me lol. Have a great day!

[@stephenurban9880]

@@NorthwestScout Wasn't being critical of it, just informational. Either will work, though an actual butt pack isn't as wide so would take up less space on the belt.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@stephenurban9880 Thanks, all good! I may look for one. A lot of the things I reshape are to help others think outside the norm and make or design kit that works for the individual. So sometimes I will stray from what people normally see.

[@ontariopreparednessbushcra8796]

4 mags pinned to 5 not enough, put that cup with one of your canteens save the space, your IFAK isn’t comprehensive enough you need to add a second chest seal. Your rain gear is good however chances of you needing both are slim. Overall good rig definitely needs some work

[@NorthwestScout]

I hold to an escape and evade mindset and my philosophy is ‘less is more’ thus relying on my life of learned skill sets and ‘out of the box’ thinking. I have no team Militia to back me up and I stated the chest seal was an example. I’ve lived through 14 lung collapses and if I got to put a chest seal on because of bullet then I was ‘not thinking’. As for canteens, and this comes to thinking differently, it’s a noise factor. A canteen in a wet metal cup causes a slight vacuum effect and can cause the canteen to ‘stick’ in. As for Gortex gear, I use the pants constantly come October when wet slushy snow hits. My kit evolves constantly per season and I stated clearly it was a work in progress. I checked out your 82 Pattern Web load out. I understand your points, but I think it comes down to personal taste and one’s comfort levels in the outdoors. Just my opinion. Take care.

[@ontariopreparednessbushcra8796]

@@NorthwestScout solid points. I’ve found if you wrap a bandana around your canteen it won’t get that vacuum I struggled with that for a while with my set up. Glad to see fellow Canadians being prepared! Love your videos good work

[@NorthwestScout]

@@ontariopreparednessbushcra8796 I think at one time I tried a thin cloth on my canteen. There was no room with this GI issue gear. In a week I plan to get out again and work with my Smersh setup some more and possibly try my large M81 patrol ruck with.

[@davidoftheforest]

the pins fall out all the time

[@NorthwestScout]

@@davidoftheforest hahaha 😝

[@hispanicpanic1082]

Cool setup, do you think it’s practical with body armor or plate carrier

[@NorthwestScout]

Not practical scouting or recon when speed and endurance is needed. I have a Ranger Green plate carrier no pouches, that fits under a shirt or over I’d use if needed.

[@stvnbryan5542]

Dumb question, is Smersh gear the Russian version of our 782 gear from 20 years ago?

[@NorthwestScout]

Russian Smersh webbing when compared to the 782 is quite similar. Honestly, your question sparked serious curiosity, so I looked at pictures on the web, as I’m no professional. Trying to learn and get better my friend. Take care!

[@stvnbryan5542]

@@NorthwestScout I appreciate the follow-up. I am looking forward to learning more about this.

[@NorthwestScout]

@@stvnbryan5542 Have a great day! I’m on shift so I won’t have new content till later next week.

[@Wutface]

But where do you keep your socks?

[@Wutface]

@11:55 Found the best place... You need two extra pairs at all times.

[@NorthwestScout]

Good point!

[@marcorodriguez5389]

Please get some basic TCCC training and a better ifak

[@doomguy7111]

"smersh" not mean "death to spies", it means "hurricane" смерш is a russian word from Caucasian dialect

[@NorthwestScout]

From what I read, it is two words combined to make one. Joseph Stalin coined the name "СМЕРШ" (SMERSH) as a portmanteau of the Russian-language phrase Смерть шпиoнам (Smert’ shpiónam, "Death to spies").