Everyday Carry Active Duty Deployed

My Eveyday carry items during my deployment.
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Benchmade Bugout-
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Ridge wallet-
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titanium prybar-
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Streamlight protac 1L 1AA-
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SOF-T Tourniquet- medicalgearout...
Rite in the rain note pad-
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RITR Pen-
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leatherman wave-
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Garmin tactix bravo-
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Lowa boots- uspatriottacti...
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[@Void-by3ti]

Army vet here(2003-2009), served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Wanted to thank you and everyone else for their service. Quite a few times, it was the Air Force that saved our asses, you guys are a godsend!

[@marcusavila4673]

Thank you for your service sir

[@dakchang63]

You make me proud no to be an af vet

[@laatangel4085]

Same brother and what they say when there happy that you seved it's exactly what it means brother I hope you'll find some peace I haven't yet but it's ok we need to think like this so other people don't have too à

[@laatangel4085]

Hay brother you want too hear some ducked stuff man I'm Polish my hole family was in the military and I'm the only one that survive'd and people have so many Polish jokes both of my parents are the only ones that survive'd iv never had Grand parents I have no cousin's I have no uncle's or aunt's the Nazi killed everyone my mother and my father where born in a world..... I promise you this it will never happen again I don't care about my life I care about everyone honestly I love God and Jesus Christ him self it's worth it I promise you that

[@RATsnak3]

brrt

[@glenalan1547]

Hey man just wanted to say I appreciate your service to your country, I’m not an American but I am an Irish man who holds the US military in high regard and hope to work alongside with in the future when I complete Irish military training

[@PreparedAirman]

Outstanding! Your country will be proud! I wish you luck in your training.

[@fwalex-_-3171]

@Joe racist

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic4061]

@@fwalex-_-3171 why

[@BobBob-oh6wl]

@@fwalex-_-3171 what?

[@72bd]

i'm also not an american, but i have always kept the american military in super high regard, you guys are absolutely outstanding! and to you GlenAlan, i wish you the best of luck! ireland is a super cool country and i hope to visit there someday. i live in australia and hope to join the australian army reserve as a sniper as soon as i'm old enough.

[@Dan_TheMedievalGuild]

I know you say that you don't have to carry the same gear as you but I like modeling my EDC kits after yours because you know what you are talking about. So you have a great influence on my gear when I carry something. Thanks for all you do. ~ Dan

[@kjunpreacher]

From an old school Army veteran (90's), thank you for your service. And for the update on gear.

[@metalhipscamper1983]

I’m a new subscriber, thank you for your service to our great country!

[@JonathanQuirogaTinoco]

I love your videos, man! Waiting for the next ones. I currently EDC a Wave too, actually a Wave+, such a great multi tool

[@rognvaldrasbjrn3972]

I'm a mechanical artisan and I edc almost identically at work and home. When I travel I add on a couple more items. I get a lot of "You carry too much unnecessary stuff - when are you - for what are going to use it?" comments and jibed and mocked a fair amount too. Until something happens then I'm the first one to get called... because all of a sudden the unnecessary became a necessity..

[@nanomachines2985]

Missile bros now know what it's like to be in the missile field for a week at a time

[@samcarter2061]

You have good stuff in today's army myself I was in the 70-early 90s and I want to thank God for you

[@tlock4616]

Thanks for taking your time to make these videos while down range. I know free time is limited. Great video!

[@sebkawpeng2986]

Wow this is very very cool and interesting. Thank you for your service!

[@CrimsonRaven51]

Nice EDC, but, you should add a fire source like a Bic lighter and as back up, a ferrocium rod. Words of wisdom from my Army DI back in ‘71. Ft Lewis.

[@davidschlageter5962]

Wow this is the best thing on KZbin right now! Great job! 🏆🙂

[@bullockbullock8617]

Yea $240 is alot for them boots. They cost more than my timberland boots, and they very comfortable. I might check them lowas out tho.

[@dananorth895]

I worked in construction all my life and for decades bought cheap footwear.... Cause it just gonna get beatup right?. I finally upgraded to Georgias at $240.00 and they were the most comfortable boot i ever wore. And they last 3-4 yrs. If you wear uncomfortable footwear it throws off stance, walk, posture...then your back. You end up paying for it. Go with quality, you deserve it and you'll be more productive. Treat yourself right.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Personal OpSec is everything, I see the valid points of your EDC, GTG. Tthanks for the vid bro an following.

[@jonathankreusch9326]

At the time what was wrong with Benchmade? I live here in Oregon and support that company as they make great products. I’ve had my minigrip for 11 years, and it’s been a great knife. Not the biggest fan of CM154 as it’s challenging to sharpen but not withstanding minor touchups, just send it to BM and they sharpen it free and return it in < week. Great service.

[@PreparedAirman]

Quality wise there was nothing wrong with them it was the political aspect that upset alot of folks. Specifically who they were donating money to.

[@Joker_riha]

Thank you for the content. Its great seeing a SF bro doing these videos.

[@Gunfightin]

I’d recommend the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 or if you want something smaller the Spyderco Para 3 for pocket knifes

[@PreparedAirman]

I love the Paramilitary 2. It was my first knife that got me into the game back in 2012... good old Nutnfancy lol

[@rizkyfajarfarhansyah3847]

So there are several questions I'd like to ask 1.How do you remember all of this? 2. Which country are you being deployed to? 3. Aren't those items heavy when you use it at the same time? Well, thanks for the video

[@manateeak]

Thanks for the video , can't wait to see the rest of the series .

[@coltonfreeman9593]

Air Force wen it isn’t perfect 😤😑thx for ur service bro 🇺🇸

[@swat37]

Nice flashlight choice. I've been planning on getting that very same Streamlight myself!

[@swat37]

Update: I followed through and purchased a Pro 1L 1AA. I like how it can use both AAA and AA batteries, can be reprogrammed to have the brightest mode turn on in a single click, and being able to momentarily turn on the flashlight with half-pressing the tail cap button instead of clicking it in.

[@RATsnak3]

I'm a civilian and have absolutely no need for most of this stuff... but the CARABINER. Once you start carrying a carabiner, you can never go back. It is almost infinitely useful. Everyone of every age should have at least one on them at all times. I put them on my keys so I can quickly get to them or latch them to my pants.

[@freedomofspeech7717]

Sheer love & respect for ""you all - the Warriors"" & "" all the super-proud parents "" 💟💖💜🖤💙💚💛💓💗💞🧡

[@dmsmooth3531]

Hey just wanted to tell you, I bought the notebook cover and made a trauma kit for my duty bag. My next project is to buy the same 3x5 notebook cover and turn it into a pocket IFAK. I just need a SOF T and I’ll be finished.

[@PreparedAirman]

That's awesome! I'm glad you like my setup. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me over the years!

[@davidlmatteson]

Stitch jones never goes to combat without his plastic. You need to level up.

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

Lowas are great but, I have been with Solomons for a very longtime. Now I currently wear Salewa boots.

[@martinandrews8496]

What is that pen case u have on the rite in rain pad?

[@ilias2841]

awsome video, great gear presentation.

[@DeadmanR68]

What's happening with benchmade that they need their act straightened? Honest question.

[@1968hvr]

Hi buddy, interesting video, could you tell me where you got that little pouch for your orange bullet pen.

[@PreparedAirman]

It's a Rite in the rain C97 pen holster. But im fairly confident it's discontinued from them. But I think other companies may make something very similar.

[@blulight1170]

Great info and video....and as always "watch your 6"

[@Nathan-H]

Another Nice well presented video, I totally respect your attention to OpSec. It's interesting to see how much of your Urban EDC gear you carry on deployment. Stay Safe Regards BFP

[@tdnavy1066]

Wash them on cold and dry low. The color with stay longer and the overall strudyness of the uniform.

[@PreparedAirman]

I normally do. ocps definitely don't hold up like abu winter weights did.... miss that fabric. 😔

[@michaelgamino4685]

Where do you keep your leatherman? A certain pocket, belt sheath, etc. Great vid btw 👌🏾

[@PreparedAirman]

Normally in a leather or kydex sheath, or in a hsgi taco pouch on my 1 line gear/ battle belt.

[@derealovesurvival7549]

Good set up thanks for sharing atb and God bless you..

[@Joker-ms4iu]

I was in FOB Lindsey, AFG, 2013 - 2014 , Military adviser. Bulgarian Army

[@qwertychannel3879]

Great video. Are they available online

[@prominence2826]

Watch some videos on how to flatpack the SOF-T Wide tourniquet.

[@PreparedAirman]

Yeah, pretty much immediately after I posted this video I did the flat fold.

[@tacbear]

You remind me of me....I was a Combat SP in the 80's. As the NCOIC of Arms and Equipment at a small SECRET(125...Males only) detachment with Nuclear Gravity Bombs in the Middle East! I used my almost unlimited budget to equip my SP's (about 50) with the newest, best comms and newest best body armor and new PASGT Kevlar helmets, and Panama Sole Combat boots in leu of the crap boots we were issued even though we were not officially authorized this equipment.

[@fullexes0]

Forget the 13th Calvary combat sword 😤

[@shivaanseepersad9915]

You shut the fuck up asshole

[@Sgt.MajorDani]

i go with digital compass watch, no gps on me =) Otherwise we have almost identical edc Oh yeah, i have car keys to, as i am civilian .. and probably damaged according to my edc

[@5_C_G]

You should add a ARS decompression needle. But other then that great career

[@brycenjericb9372]

SF here about to go on my first deployment, thanks for the helpful vid!

[@crisvega7588]

Great set up, thank you for your service. What kind of pouch is that for the trauma kit?

[@PreparedAirman]

Thank you. Its actually a Rite in the rain notebook cover.

[@tgafire87]

That pry bar is worth it’s weight in gold. I carry the medium steel version and love it. (Ti versions are hard to find in 2022)

[@alfe1402]

Can you talk about DAGREs??? Thanks.

[@blithewraith5948]

Whatch ya talken about we all know your name. Its "Prepared Airman"

[@clemsondriver9214]

Former Air Force here--it's funny watching this video because i wasn't SF but a Loggie. But when i think about it my at-home kit/deployed kit are kinda similar. I had a gerber knife, gerber multitool (easier to open one handed) and mini-maglight on an elastic belt. Later upgraded to a riggers belt and a stronger LED light. Notepad and pen standard for any airman lol and a watch so that I can always be 15 minutes early for everything I need to be at. Even had the carabiner clip for my work gloves. Then i started thinking about it and said to myself "only thing i didnt carry was a first aid kit and tourniquet". Then i thought about it some more and was all ohh wait i did have that stuff. In SABC they taught us as a last resort to use an ID card to close up a sucking chest wound and of course you can use a belt as a tourniquet.

[@PreparedAirman]

I think that any professional has a method and items they can't live with out. Some are very similar and some are not. I would always worry about people who didn't carry anything on them for their job. You can always tell who takes things seriously or not.

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Great video, love the cool gear! One thing I like to do with things I am afraid to loose in the dark is to put a small strip of reflective tape on it, not sure if it works in your situation but i like it. What type of trauma pouch is that? Thanks for sharing!

[@PreparedAirman]

The reflective tape just might work! Its a vanquest fatpak. I will be releasing a video soon on it.

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

@@PreparedAirman Looking forward to the video, looks like a good little kit. The reflective tape idea I got when I was trying to figure out how to keep track of my trauma shears for my first aid kit, should be easier to find them on a dark and rainy night.

[@MsElijah16]

I think watches with rubber over moulding on the head are more durable

[@jameswarlock1242]

So my brother is US army he showed us his gear before he went to war he asked when he was coming home for 2 weeks if I wanted anything like a shirt or something I asked for the hydro backpack and he laughed and said that stuff is about $200-300 dollars I didn’t know a US Armyman/women total amount is close to around $10k to issue them into war

[@PreparedAirman]

Depending on Job, mission, location and unit issued gear can very. I have saw $5k worth of stuff and $50k worth of gear issued to each individual before. Unfortunately high price doesn't always mean high quality.

[@Lucasalastuey]

great video !!

[@knicksfan46]

Great Stuff!

[@Antonio-t4m]

Do you currently use the same edc? how many still work after these years?

[@PreparedAirman]

The watch and knife have changed out but everything else is still the same.

[@rajgarpradeep]

Would never place my boots on my uniform. Never.

[@tamannaaktar718]

its really weird that none is talking about total weight.

[@joshstansell5782]

Lol, I’m sure you need all that gear walking from the office to the dfac

[@PreparedAirman]

I've never had an office in my entire career..😒

[@tjon901]

Good video, looking forward to the rest. I also EDC a wave.

[@PreparedAirman]

Love the leatherman Wave!

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

@@PreparedAirman How do you guys carry the wave, pouch on a belt? I got one but being so heavy it usually stays in the range bag (only screwdriver that I own small enough to adjust the Glock sights...)

[@PreparedAirman]

@@ThePreparedNorseman Yes I normally carry it in a Leather pouch or a Kydex one on my side. Conveniently Bravo concealment single 1911 magazine holster fits the wave perfectly. Soon I will be doing a custom kydex holster for it though.

[@Divyanshu0236]

Very nice Video !!! 👍👍

[@markbeasley5322]

Serious question. How far can a US soldier personalize their combat loadout before Ft. Leavenworth is mentioned?

[@PreparedAirman]

Hard to answer. All depends on Branch, Career field, mission, unit, training, leadership, autorized gear ect.

[@austinmccutcheon3270]

@PreparedAirman Where did you get the holder for your pen on your notepad? Thanks!

[@PreparedAirman]

I got mine at a local shop that sells Rite in the rain products. If you look up "Rite in the rain pen holster" it should be available to buy.

[@austinmccutcheon3270]

PreparedAirman Thanks. Thank you for making a video like this for civilians. Thank you for your service. I really look up to those in the military.

[@lynnsmith8462]

Great gear! What's the deal with Benchmade? I haven't heard... I was going to buy a knife from them but now I'm not so sure

[@PreparedAirman]

The situation kinda got blown out of proportion. I would research and come to your own conclusions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH6zl2CYppWVmtk Im not happy with what they have done but I understand from a business point where they are coming from.

[@oshaughnessyrof5201]

They’re not as pro 2a as you’d think is all, they assisted a police department in destroying seized firearms or something like that

[@lynnsmith8462]

Yeah I can understand the firearms thing a little but because of there financial support of anti gun Democrats I will never own a benchmade knife!

[@PreparedAirman]

Im not planning on buying any more Benchmade products for a long time. unless they change their act and become more equal on their donations and become more pro 2A.

[@kelseyleon8036]

Thank you for your service

[@CuttinChris]

How many miles would you estimate you have traveled in those Lowa's as a landscape photographer and backpacker I destroy keens within a year

[@PreparedAirman]

Probably 3000 miles maybe more. I received them in 2015 and used the every day for 9 months in hard conditions, then used them off and on for 3 years. then another full deployment in 2019. I swapped the soles once in 5 years. So 5 years worth of use and about 2 years of that was hard use. They are worth the money.

[@CuttinChris]

@@PreparedAirman amazing and sold right there

[@DePe1987]

They wearing german boots? I have som trekking-shoes from LOWA.

[@justinflinchum5629]

Wow that’s awesome!! What does SF mean??

[@mattdaugherty3209]

justin flinchum Security Forces

[@EarlyBirdMS]

Where can I find your trauma kit pouch? Thanks!

[@PreparedAirman]

www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-All-Weather-Notebook-C935/dp/B007QUKU1Q&ved=2ahUKEwj05Z350o7iAhUBvJ4KHfzjBNgQFjAAegQIBhAC&usg=AOvVaw3vjcVK-NEbqUJKA-3VPahp

[@tacbear]

Finally.....Security Forces....just like I thought. I am a Former Security Policeman 6 years Active/9 years Air National Guard and I can tell you I wouldn't trade my time in the USAF Security Police for anything ... I was stationed at Dyess AFB for 3 years in the Strategic Air Command..we had a squadron of B52D's..4 Nuclear uploaded on alert at all times. We also had 3 squadron's of C-130's. I did Fly Away Security. We trained 4 times a year in ABGD at Ft. Hood Army Base against the US Army 7th Calvary Scouts. I was on one of the first EST's..Emergency Service Team's (SWAT) in the Air Force. I got to attend the FBI SWAT School and we got to put on EST demonstrations along with the Combat Control Team across the street from Security Control. (We loaded on 2 C 130's with a Combat Control Team climbed to 20,000 ft., the CCT did a halo jump. After deploying the CCT the 130's spiraled down and did an Assault landing on a dirt strip. We deployed in our Armored vehicles out the back of the C130's and took the objective, reloaded with the nuclear weapon we recovered from the "Terrorists" and did a Assault takeoff)!! I was stationed for 1 year in Turkey at a secret MUNSS site. I was the NCOIC of Arms and Equipment for the Security detachment and also the Team Leader for the RRT ( Recapture and Recovery Team) a joint Turkish American Anti-terrorist Team. When I rotated back to the World, I was assigned for 2 years at Langley AFB, VA to Headquarters Tactical Air Command. The unit I was in is the Tactical Air Command Guard...we were the Security for the CINCTAC (Commander and Chief Tactical Air Command..4 Star General). During my time in the Alabama Air National Guard I got to go to "Sliver Flag Alpha" in Indian Springs, NV, the USAF SP Desert Warfare and Survival School. It is what you make it, I did a lot of different things in the Security Police Field....AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE... except for the time I spent in a Turkish Military Prison..but that is another story!

[@PreparedAirman]

Sounds like alot of good times! I have a few my self lol And yes it is what you make of it😉

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

Right now I’m in the army national guard right now I’m OGS but when my contract is up I want to go Air Force But I’m not sure whether to go reserves or guard can you tell me the difference? And a recommendation

[@PreparedAirman]

Honestly I don't have much experience with Guard or reserve I have been active my entire career. I would say the biggest difference is who your boss is and where your money comes from. The guard is Fully State ran and reserves are DOD federal ran from my understanding.

[@eqlzr2]

Wait, are you saying the military doesn't standardized and issue gear like flashlights, knives, etc for their soldiers?

[@davidfrost8975]

eqlzr2 no not at all. But it's part of your packing list though XD

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes and no.. they issue what's "needed" not actually what will work. So I add alot of things in myself to be more capable.

[@jimbeaux89]

Thanks for serving brother. Love this, very informative

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Good EDC load out.

[@2saucytommy]

All that just to check IDs at the gate

[@jayhawks-jh6dp]

Lmao fr

[@antongorbonosov9065]

Russian, извини что пишу по русски, нет ты не носишь много вещей, ты носишь очень хороший и правильный набор , а щас ты носишь тоже самое или уже нет

[@bigval46]

fellow airman here (08-present) dobyou happen to have a link for that med pouch? tryin to find something for the warmer and summer months and would like to try a similar pouch

[@PreparedAirman]

Here is a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYLOg3aFma2abK8 All the links for the items are in the description box of the video above.

[@bigval46]

@@PreparedAirman much appreciated

[@ContraIsBased]

did you actually get issue that made-in-the-dominican-republic propper top by the military?

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes lol

[@ContraIsBased]

@@PreparedAirman how often does this happen,? i was pretty bummed when i saw a boonied hat by rothco made in china recently

[@Greekmilsim]

Lmao when i was soldier i used same stuff and same boots but instead of multicam i wore greek lizard acu and instead of coyote i wore black lowa Z8N boots

[@Greekmilsim]

And instead of clock i used my cellphone

[@patmooney1407]

I take it u keep a laminated copy of both medical and EHSPOT 9 line reports with u too?

[@PreparedAirman]

I have mine in my rite in the rain note book easy to access.

[@alphabears6342]

What is your MOS?

[@maxkushner3454]

I want the lowas so bad but not authorized. Why don’t they just make them in coyote!

[@PreparedAirman]

They make them in coyote 😁

[@robertbates6057]

Everyone should carry a Bic lighter.

[@yunassaxer7119]

great!

[@NE-locksmith]

Where did you get the pen sleeve?

[@PreparedAirman]

C97M pen holster is the product #. I think they discontinued it but you can still find them.

[@nyareyes8618]

Adjust Fire Aim High

[@aaronsampson30]

What is the thing you keep the trama kit in

[@PreparedAirman]

Rite in the rain note book cover

[@brandonhayes2704]

Don’t get into to much trouble opening those gates

[@jessicastevens7644]

did your wallet use to wear out your back pocket?

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes lol, in other pants. In uniform I put my wallet in my cargo pocket.

[@jessicastevens7644]

@@PreparedAirman did you get that white square wallet mark on the pocket?

[@rebelhomesteader]

Wish this kind of stuff was available when I was an SP 82-88

[@david_orencia]

Where is the gun

[@johnrenzcaballero4308]

What do the white SF mean?

[@mikedibella706]

Security Forces, they are basically the Military Police of the USAF

[@johnrenzcaballero4308]

@@mikedibella706 Thanks for the info

[@blithewraith5948]

Hey buy the way theres better ways to fold your soft-t to make them slimmer. Go to the "itstactical.com" then go to the soft t scroll down and you'll see the video

[@blithewraith5948]

Heres the link www.itstactical.com/medcom/medical/streamline-your-softt-w-tourniquet-with-this-diy-flat-fold-method/

[@PreparedAirman]

Thanks! ill take a look at that!

[@matijamodric1435]

I saw cobra knot braclet on thumbnail

[@PreparedAirman]

I did ware it alot until the temperature started pushing 125F and I then didn't ware it due to sweat and heat.

[@1997riccardoable]

Sf doesn’t mean special forces guys

[@onebign00b66]

Chair force

[@markwayne7580]

you need an orange pen so you can find it when you drop it under the desk I can't stop laughing lol Operational missions sitting on chair you mean lol

[@trentonclark9747]

And I hope y’all know they make Nike Boots

[@trentonclark9747]

Or it’s under armor or just get 9.11 Tactical

[@madardauchiha878]

anyone else here getting ready for whats to come?

[@PreparedAirman]

I hope everyone will be.

[@madardauchiha878]

@@PreparedAirman dat dare country boy slang

[@juhyokang2571]

Okay I n ok

[@belindaannwallace7075]

hi ya i loved this so much you rock. i like the way your totally prepared for anything all you need is a smart watch for wifi.lol. pm me.

[@leafqi]

I thought all gears in the army were free...

[@PreparedAirman]

You will get some gear issued but if you want anything past the bare minimum you'll end up buying things yourself.

[@OperatorOG]

@@PreparedAirman do infantry marines get issued knives?

[@gunnerace307]

Doesn’t sf mean special forces

[@jacobwanner7549]

not in the airforce. SF in the airforce means security forces...