What's in the backpack of a 🇺🇸US Marine on cold weather training?

What does a US Marine carry in his 36 kilogram backpack to combat the elements, survive, fight and prevail in winter conditions?
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[@concernedcitizen2898]

No water filters, ferocerium rod or lighter, no compass and map pencil or notepad, no folding saw, no potassium iodine tablets, no extra change of wool socks, no flashlight?

[@karihardarson1234]

Constant wind, rain and +4c is the biggest challenge. Everything gets soaked, insulation stops working, nothing ever dries. Calm weather and freezing conditions are easier. One thing I would like to know is: How do you power up your equipment, camera, phone, gps ?

[@Kevin-fj5oe]

Batteries, lots of spare batteries

[@bernabex2]

@@Kevin-fj5oe how do you keep everything dry from rain/water

[@d.i.m.eproductions6925]

@@bernabex2waterproof pelican case, dry bags, poncho/shelter half, gore Tex

[@militarygearjunkie2522]

he's using ALICE pack frame and shoulder straps.

[@TheBackpackingSailor]

Well, the aluminum exterior frame are superior...

[@tubefreakmuva]

Is that the filbe attached to the alice frame?

[@KyudoKun]

I was waiting for him to take out his gadgets in that military backpack.

[@aussierandomfamilyvideos2732]

36kg!! The ultra lite community need to design your kit! Would improve overall performance 200% at a guess if you did.

[@orion3253]

I totally agree with you, but I wonder what your winter ultralight gear list would look like. I think that the Marines and Soldiers who do end up in the field during winter conditions or work in the mountains do get a little more freedom with what gear they use compared to what's required during training.

[@cmcclain201]

The ultra lite stuff isn't made for combat. Its made for primitive glamping

[@Dmac6969]

Would it be as durable though??

[@maaz322]

@@cmcclain201modern foot soldiers are pack mules, they carry more than any other soldiers in history.

[@maddiekits]

@chris mcclain there's also ultralight winter mountaineering, which is going to have more concerns aligned with this application but is still lighter, alot of the improvement is just better design, and material science/technology, not always trade offs for weight savings.

[@James-ke5sx]

I'm in Canada, got the same MSR Snowshoes with the extended tails as you. Guess I made a good choice if the USA military issues them. I'm not a snowshoer, got them for emergencies along with a hunting/icefishing sled and snowmobile suit. -40C and I'm warm as toast, I'd beef up on those mitts you got. Then again winter is warmer than it used to be, very few cold days so I wear spring clothing in February. Keep safe.

[@dfgdfbsdfvv832]

yeah welll try to go camping with your backpack a few days in a row, tell me about the cold again lol it aint that cold if youre out a few hours and go back in your car or house, but YOU ARE RIGHT last winter, ONLY 1 DAY it went down to minus 29 the coldest we had. not even minus 30 and im in new brunswick Lol only got to fully test my cold gear once, lame

[@ygjt76v0-----]

That backpack realy cool

[@officialboomtish214]

That's a huge AF pack!

[@orion3253]

@Drom Assault That's exactly what he'll be doing winter training.

[@gilleslemaire2353]

Je ne suis pas sûr que ce brave marine pourrait parcourir 100 km à pied avec son barda.

[@ismailsmal3174]

Vous avez pas confiance à eux

[@jaymichaelruss6872]

Why do you say that? The Marines will take something they can't do, and train until they can do it in their sleep lol

[@GruntProof]

This is why strength training should take precedence over all the aerobics we have them do.

[@angrymaninapandamask6432]

Got a military surplus bag its so damn large i didnt know what it could be used for

[@itscatlos]

Aside from the standard issue stuff all I got was an ifak and nalgene bottle for cold weather. The cold weather boots woulda been nice.

[@richrepublican3493]

I did not see 80 lbs for 36 KG of stuff.

[@BlindingGlow]

Well I'm sure they'll be carrying ammunition, grenades, and a rifle in the field. So I could honestly see it.

[@MrHestichs]

And it’s probably more than 1 pair of socks. Probably more like 10. I’m guessing he didn’t show all the duplicates

[@gomcse]

His is 80 pounds...! My 72 hour pack is 37 pounds without ammo or water and I'm trying to lighten it. It's really a challenge.

[@bny7y]

and yours can also handle -50°C yeah?

[@pluggothesluggo5509]

meanwhile ultra light hikers are trying to make the load less than 10 lbs

[@fireman6788]

Not even close to 36 kg UNLESS ammo/weapons/flak jacket are factored in.

[@ParCru2]

Does anyone recall how many days ? ( three serving per day )

[@huaweimate1419]

36kg?!😳 Can you at least walk? And that's without weapons and ammo and, God forbid, armor🤣

[@Glatidoz]

You'd be surprised to know what soldiers are capable of carrying. Winter contions usually allow for the use of sleds aswell which makes life a bit easier. But the pace of moving with all this kit during winter is around 1km/h

[@XX-fq8kp]

Where do I sign up

[@hattalas9319]

Thats why theyre the best marine ! ✌

[@MattMrau]

What is the name of jacket?

[@Wanucho]

Is that a Mora knife? Which model? Standard issued kit?

[@andrease.1345]

its the mora companion tactical.

[@andrease.1345]

it weights nothing and is strong af, i have it in my kit aswell.

[@dhammo749]

A sas how to book .

[@piotrhusarek6273]

Full name Model of this backpack anyone know?

[@Doc_Doge]

Family of Improved Load Bearing Equipment (FILBE) - Main Pack. He also has the FILBE Assault Pack clipped to the top. His ruck additionally appears to be modified with an ALICE frame/harness system, as the old metal frames are less prone to failure in cold weather than the plastic FILBE frame.

[@viper26ja79]

From a guy who actually did the training yeah body armor is not factored in

[@Tony-Blake]

Why is G+ scrubbing this?

[@louisdemm1758]

Ready to hike the AT with that load out. Poor soldiers. 😂

[@ZeroG84]

Music is too loud.

[@bigjockdogg]

YUT!! P.I. 7/1998 USMC

[@hughfoster9632]

Can't hear what he's saying because of the stupid you've put over the top.

[@adrianu8134]

36 k is not so much

[@limcharles9730]

try rucking 100km with that in 2 days

[@SuperTB95]

don't forget all the ammunition, weapons and extra kit...

[@occasional_doomer]

Add in the flak and weapon and carry that for 12 miles

[@rako5865]

@@occasional_doomer Flak?

[@kacpeorwykacper3492]

So... I have 45-60 kg backpacks + ammo and weapon :p

[@ApplyWithCaution]

... nothing macho about carrying a big pack ... all it does is knacker your knees and ankles ...