British Army Personal Kit - Layer 2: Fight!

[@greenmansurvival4832]

"when you have smashed the enemies position you can sit and have a victory brew afterwards", how very British, love it!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

They don't like it up 'em!

[@nigelgregory4777]

Of course one can not possibly think of going to war without tea, that's not British, ☕☕👍👍😂

[@itzybitzyspyder]

As an American I keep tea in my bag. It's a lightweight bit of sunshine that makes things a bit better.

[@mnguy98]

Also an American, I personally can't stand coffee so tea is my hot drink of choice. Plain black tea with a couple spoons of sugar or sweetener and I'll be good to go

[@kentuckyburbon1777]

I’ve started carrying “a brew kit “ 😂

[@firstlast2762]

This is legit kit. Most load outs on here and Instagram are of special forces dudes that need to call QRF ever contact, or static range 3 gun Viking Spartan “goons”. This is legit “I’m going out, may or may not be coming back but need to move fast and long”. Great video, subscribed! ✊

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers! 👍

[@swiggy03]

Great vid really interesting 👍🏻

[@mysticjedi6730]

I have been doing webbing as main line gear for long time. I have found a quality buttpack like the fireforce molle buttpack it preferable to smaller pouches around the back. It takes up 6 molle. On a 18 molle web belt (mine is british tactical) that leaves 6 on either side. Plus all the pouches have molle for additional attachment. The buttpack is expandable and can be tightened down with the straps. Additionally my backpack is sectioned so if i have to ditch to break contact I can ditch the majority of my backpack kit fast without leaving it all. Units like Bravo two zero left with only webbing... not good.. Think of your webbing as something that allows you to move around your camp without next tier of gear. Much better to get all that weight off the back.. I don't like jay Jay's belt because of their odd molle sizing.. 15, 17, 20... I wanted 18 so i went with british tactical... Carefully plan out your web belt size and pouch configuration to avoid wasting money..

[@phincampbell1886]

Except the lack of plasters for grazes. Plasters with Daffy Duck on! No but seriously, it's proper, isn't it, no bullshit, actual proper, real life load. Also subscribed!

[@fanman8102]

I have to agree; excellent comment!

[@swordofice890]

ah man that three nail stove. goddamn genius

[@scottbroadfoot3530]

I had such a terrible time in my 22 years in the REME. It's hard to get up on exercise in the middle of the night to fill up the genny so the heater doesn't go of. My mattress used to get cold if I left the duvet on the side. My 4 tonner even had a working sink with hot water. Us Metalsmiths always had the best outfitted wagons. Each to his own. Keep up the good work.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Nice mate! We had a few REME guys in the PF, top blokes. Cheers 👍

[@josedorsaith5261]

The cold sucks. One of my mates got cold-welded to his rifle's receiver when his bare cheek touched it

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

3 nails! Stellar idea. Good fighting order. Never worked with UK troops in Iraq except rare liaison officers…add a nasal airway to your IFAK (better tolerated by semiconscious patients). Needle for decompression/airway if you’re licensed. (Emergency Medicine Physician). Pathfinder like OBIWAN Nairobi. Much Respect.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I served with "Obi Wan", he's a good mate of mine. Cheers!

[@michaelsudsysutherland5353]

FAC... No wonder I understood exactly what you were saying about putting most of your fighting kit into the LBE around the belt and not the pack as much. Gotta keep room for all those radios and other fun toys! Lots of good 'infantry' load out tips, but this is one of the few for good recce/FAC/JTAC/ETAC (or whatever acronym they use this week)! Thanks!

[@sharkwolf7788]

For brew kit I always supplemented the rations with the options hot chocolate sachets. All sorts of flavours and made exercise I little more bearable. I saved the ration pack hot chocolate for mixing in with rice pudding. Great vid by the way. Everyone has their own little way of loading out, but advice from someone in units like the pathfinders is always useful

[@peterclarke7240]

Options are great for a treat, but they're reduced calorie: For that sugar hit, I prefer Malteser sachets or, if you want something that will make you a millionaire in a post-apocalyptic situation, Hotel Chocolat do sachets of Salted Chocolate for 23 quid for 20. Just saying. 😁😁

[@zanderw1199]

loving your vids. i was in army cadets in the UK, now i teach people about firearms in Canada and still go back to the old ways from the homeland. take care big man!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate! I was an Army Cadet many years ago too.

[@hardtrooth1776]

British are awesome much respect from real Americans. You guys did excellent service in Afghanistan my heart goes out to you guys sorry our new government pulled out the way it did you guys are real good fighters and pulled out the correct way. Great job you men and women did over there we will make a comeback after this leader is done.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍

[@ImaSMACKHEAD982]

Whats a fake american

[@hardtrooth1776]

@@ImaSMACKHEAD982 if you knew you wouldn't have to ask.

[@ImaSMACKHEAD982]

@@hardtrooth1776 Wow ok then pal my apologies 🤦‍♂️

[@hardtrooth1776]

@@ImaSMACKHEAD982 no insult or hard feelings intended.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

You have an excellent set up. I'm not in the service (U S.) anymore but still love to go camping/bushcrafting, and put together a b*stard American, British, and commercial load bearing harness & "battle" belt. I have back injuries from a drunk driver, and couldn't find a ruck that was comfortable and carry all my kit. This way I CAN ! I share you're sentiments about a proper IFAC. You only need ONE time when you need and don't have.

[@phincampbell1886]

International federation of accountants?! Ifac?! 🤣

[@justforthis3208]

​@@phincampbell1886 Individual First Aid Kit😅

[@dirkbogarde7796]

The Ausralian Army I believe still uses belt kits, as do American forest fire fighters. There is some good quality kit coming out of factories who produce woodland fire fighter kit.

[@alancarter4270]

great bit of kit, thank you. I spent some time with Brits in Belize at Price Barracks back in the early 80's. I learned a lot.

[@spacecowboy9795]

Love the simple 3 nails for a cooker. Maybe some aluminum tent pegs would do the same job for less weight.

[@josedorsaith5261]

Tent pegs are tricky to balance stuff on, as they're never a perfect 90° bend

[@wyattterrell]

This is kit thought out by someone who has spent weeks living in kit not minutes on instagram,cheers from San Antonio home of the Alamo 🏰 💣 🥃

[@rosskidd7243]

Really informative video mate its great for guys like myself who are a couple years in to hear how someone with years of experience in the pathfinders does it.

[@bdfh1962]

Outstanding Video Mate, I have presently switched back to running a full belt kit and away from chest rigs especial for dismounted operations, love this content, keep up the good work.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate

[@Contributor1]

Great video! One of my problems with our old fighting order here was that we had to carry dedicated NBC gear, even on light duty - took up valuable belt space to carry the suit. But using the aug means that our rifle cleaning kit and oil was all integrated within the butt stock ... Glad to see an "as much as you might need but nothing you could do without" approach in a video - may new recruits learn from the experience of others!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, we carried respirators if required, but not regardless, we went away from that after the Cold War. Looks like we may be carrying them again soon, ha ha!

[@Contributor1]

Austrian armed forces: one of the drills we trained for was a response to an atomic power plant in the Czech Republic, not far from our border, being as catastrophic as Chernobyl. Austria suffered back then, and we are still trained by officers whose thinking is set on the cold war era, though urban (anti-terrorism) is rapidly getting more attention.

[@xusmico187]

NBC kit what a pain,

[@friendofcoal]

Sadly, the Cold War has been coming back for over +20 years now. We are in Cold War II (version 20.0 not 2.0), but no one has actually said it yet. I felt bad for the people affected by Chernobyl because there isn't much anyone can do with nuclear fallout and debris. I left the US Army in Europe shortly before that accident, and I was glad that I left when I did. Also, during the 1st Cold War West Germany, Italy and some other NATO countries had terrorist attacks. Stay safe and vigilant... @@Contributor1

[@remf8695]

Hi mate mega video, detailed and concise, can't wait for the next one, top channel from a good honest bloke.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@Muddy_Reviews]

Love the comprehensive overview of the kit. Especially the fighting order.

[@zapbrannigan9770]

PLCE was a great platform. That and a Munro day sack was my old set up

[@anthonyhewitt6333]

Just started watching your channel so glad former British soldier doing your thing educational and interesting looking forward to next video 3rd in current series

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Anthony!

[@BlaineKK37]

Cool to see the perspective from across the pond, thanks for sharing

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Very interesting video. One of your comments really made me think. You said, your first aid kit is primarily designed to treat you. Definitely worth thinking about for anyone going anywhere wether war zone or a day hike.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yep, we carried six TQs and two FFDs as a minimum in Afghan, because of the frequency and severity of casualties. The idea was to use the casualty's kit on them, as you may be needing yours at some point.

[@GMU8]

Great video. Really enjoyed watching that. I use to love my Munro Daysack. Still got it now in the back of the car but it’s looking a little tired now as am I.

[@shughes4113]

Another great video ! Loving this series. Always good to see what others carry in their load-outs. Keep it up. Can’t wait to see the 3rd line contents.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers 👍

[@cripplers8]

Always great seeing a different perspective from across the pond. I carry one of those pull away small ammo pouch size IFAKs with a on my battle belt and my main bigger IFAK on my plate carrier. My smaller one has a few essentials and the bigger one expands into more. Great Video once again mate! Cheers from the central PA mountains in the US of A…..

[@cripplers8]

The 3 long nails for cooking is a great idea!

[@COYG1886]

Thanks for replying to my other comment. I really like this daysack. I was in Manchester a few weeks ago and ordered Jay Jays webbing. This daysack or ATS Tactical’s Raid II will be next. Thanks for the great content.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@COYG1886 no problem, yeah it’s a great daysack.

[@funkyprepper]

now following, great video

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate.

[@brodequin8261]

Great video and very informative, the green water bottles really threw me. I joined in 85 and got issued a black water bottle dated 1967 the green ones pre date this.

[@craiglawrence001]

Fantastic series. Keep them coming. Many thanks

[@neoaliphant]

excellent video, you can see why they are developing unversal modulular flexible battery for wearing on plate carrier, the amount of space taken by batteries, and all the different types- for bowman, NVG, scopes, headtorch, flashlights, strobe.....

[@drmiles7546]

you are the first person I have seen be sides my self using the spikes for the stove cup .... used that set up in the northern Canada ..totally works well and takes up no space ...plus carry a couple penney nails for hang up my gear with a bungee

[@Reichsadler-Germania]

Interesting insights! I like this backpack! I missed a poncho in your backpack. Did you forget to show it or do you not take a poncho or a basha with you in this configuration? I think a poncho is one of the most important pieces of equipment of all. I'm already looking forward to the next episode! Thank you!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

My basha is in my bergen, however if there was a possibility of having to stay out overnight it'd be the first thing transferred into my fighting order!

[@astrideriksen8464]

I carried something called the Recon pack , it was essentially a bergen we were able to carry a lot of kit in it . We also used the m98 pattern uniform and high cut helmets . For the love of me I cannot remember what we name used for armor or webbing .

[@nDjinn1]

Glad to see you have the most important piece of kit...the Yorkie

[@simonsignolet5632]

WAY TO GO! As an old sod, I've always found myself arguing with modern soldiers about CEFO being a better option than loads of pouches attached to a vest. It was good to see a lot of modern Paras also favouring webbing over vest pouches. Do modern Paras jump wearing their plate carriers or is it bundled with bergen under the CSPEP? 14:24 - I'm that generation that used a thick plastic builder's merchant rubble bag. Aside from my Buffalo Mountain Shirt, my kit was cheap and cheerful... :-)

[@bigchief4044]

The ‘Fight Light’ (Which still isn’t that light) is an evolution from the latest conflicts. The US has adopted similar thinking. Lots of mounted and vehicle supported Infantry, in and around urban environments. Current/future threats could see a return to this kind of kit. By the way, using the nails as a cooker is brilliant.

[@corporaterobotslave400]

US forces are slowly working in robot mules to carry wounded and supplies; also terminator robots. Pretty soon you'll have corps of tech nerds driving robots with guns.

[@bigchief4044]

@@corporaterobotslave400 Well, it’ll have to be up to Emma’s two Mom’s to get things done until then. 😆

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yes exactly, but the load was heavy due to the kit we got given to carry (ammo, radios, ECM, batteries, ladders etc), as opposed to the things you chose to carry. It makes me laugh how we live in a fantasy world where this is forgotten, and how we seem to think that our G4 will be efficient enough (and unimpeded by the enemy) to resupply us whenever we need it. Never going to happen, especially in the British Army.

[@plewis7673]

The fight light premise for me is targeted at specific ops that arnt time intensive and require speed and aggression but you may come a cropper if the enemy votes the other way

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@plewis7673 absolutely. I think it’s cloud cuckoo land thinking. Murphy’s Law will bite us in the ass every time.

[@paulfinn1030]

Loving these videos,the thinking with what you carry is so different from when I had 58 pattern webbing and carried so much more kit!

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks for that deatiles and well reasoned introduction to the 'fighting' kit. Most informative and useful.

[@wmsollenberger8706]

I've always been fascinated by what "Tommie's" carry afield from 'The Great War' on, most interesting and educational! Look forward to more insight into details and perhaps some of your experiences. Cheers and Ta!

[@armani_5.565]

Amazing content this is exactly what ive been looking for, cheers!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

No probs 👍

[@medic7698]

Being an old git, this new kit fascinates me. The majority of my service we had 58 pattern and, of course, no body armour.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Yep .. got that badge.

[@CL-vz6ch]

With SLR, body armour was superfluous.

[@Firstname.lastname919]

@@CL-vz6ch SLR DIT INCOMING

[@williamulsterman6771]

Unless of course you remember the old Mk1 Flak vests we were issued with in the province, the ones with rubber but plates on the shoulders. Or the INIBA vest with those 2 small back and chest plates that you would keep twatting your chin on. Ahh, the good old days....durch!

[@nellbrown770]

another great loadout there, cant beat a good webbing order.

[@charlesbower4526]

One thing extra I've always done you might like. Take one nights worth of batteries for night optics, AA's etc, and put them in a ziploc bag and keep them in a shoulder pocket or somewhere else easily accessible on your person. When your nvgs run out it's never a great time for it. Cheers

[@zeramoke]

Great video. Pathfinders lead the way.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers, and affirm! ⬆️👍

[@richieknighty]

Great belt kit video👍🏻, I myself also carried a waterproof pouch with a spare pair of socks, boxers & a t-shirt aswell, especially if you're Infantry 😆.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Good point the Tabasco 👍. Most definitely a Mission 'maker or breaker' 😊.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that!! :)

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@PreparedPathfinder 👍

[@alphabears6342]

Nice kit. I have been always thought to stay away from the OPA as it causes gag reflex which can cause vomiting and choking in an unconscious to conscious body and to replace the OPA with a NPA which is lighter, takes less place and is less prone to chocking or any other complications.

[@21kiwi24]

Can't NPA with facial injuries or obstruction. Common in blast injuries, which result in unconsciousness which is why an airways going in. Although OPA can trigger gag reflex in some, it can be installed regardless of facial injuries. And many unconscious pers lose gag reflex anyway. Ideally, have both, but if I could only chose one, OPA procedurally is more forgiving.

[@barrycartner3855]

Excellent set of videos, tier 1 & 2. Well done!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Barry! 👍

[@littlebull8881]

JJs yokes Gucci👌🏼 nice kit mate. I've recently ditched my cook set for jetboil flash in MTP of course. Loads of my Muckers have done the same, it's worth a shufty fits nice when not in use. And I've never had a faster brew than what I have with the Flash. Be safe and best wishes

[@meanieband]

Thank you for sharing this. Cheers from Canada!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@theodorossarafis7370]

Nice job. Personally i use a plate carrier with a shooter belt due to my unit which is mechanized infantry. A lot i have in a 17 lt virtus bag. So on me i have ammo comms and ifak. It is important to make your kit based on your mission and your needs. Great job

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Absolutely mate, it’s definitely role dependant.

[@kenlandon7803]

Cheers from the States, my friend.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Ken 👍

[@flatmoon6359]

In my time in, having a waterproof was laughed at.I always had one after I did 4 days with 21 SAS, Comms support only. "Where's your waterproof"was a question asked on Sennybridge and Worcop. DPM waterproof were crisp paper ones at this time. Got a waterproof after this.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah l used the crisp packets when l first joined up, piece of crap!

[@marksadventures3889]

Loving the smart titles.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers 👍

[@davidb.cooper3296]

Glad I haven't bought any kit yet I know what I'm getting now Thank you

[@sethjohnson9483]

Thanks, a good look at a modern loadout. I'm surprised how similar it is to my set-up in the 90's.

[@peteraldrich3175]

Interested in a “loop line” episode! Great channel and keep up the great content. C/S 61

[@CPeter0912]

Excellent thanks a lot. I’m intrigued by the ‘loop line’ that is obviously small, but you can use it for abseiling. Could you show us sometime what it is and how it works? Thanks.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, I'll do that as a follow up at some point.

[@wonkeyleggs]

Stretcher construction to transport casualties, within the section join them together for river crossings in the jungle tied from Bank to Bank, like he said hauling bergans up/down cliffs, sling an improvised load under a helo, improvised gpmg sling, thread it through the waterbottle lid loops better on the US typewhen doing a section water replen patrol down to a stream from a harbour then sling them over your shoulder. Improvised safety line when crossing a crevasse field, line off the back of a BV when skijoring, shelter building/ A-frame building under ur bivi for a stretcher bed tying ur weapon to you bergan during floatation drills. Tying ur shit to a boat so if it capsized you stuf ain't lost to the bottom, tying shit to other shit,😆

[@CPeter0912]

wonkeyleggs thanks. Lots of tying shit there!! But I’m still none the wiser what it’s like, how it’s constructed, of what ? How it’s so small but strong enough and so on.

[@twotonanchor]

@@CPeter0912 it’s a length of nylon tubing, usually called webbing, that offers very high tensile and load-bearing weight. For the mentioned purposes, around 20 ft long or so. Side note, hasty abseil harnesses are easy to incorrectly tie. Once loaded, they slip open so, if you’d like to try it, get a good instructor to show you how. Hope this helps.

[@CPeter0912]

Brandl Stephenson thank you so much for the info.

[@jamesrichardwhitehouse5653]

Nice one. Almost exactly what we carried but brought up to date. Loop line instead of toggle rope , Tabasco instead of curry powder etc., etc.. 348 JRW

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, things change, but they stay the same too hey?

[@lynnecromack4933]

Snap ! Did exactly the same with 2 green bottles / black lids.

[@albert21able]

Great Video Tom, I still have my plastic spoon nicked out the Cookhouse at Lyneham 80s

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers, yeah mine are from the cookhouse in Montgomery Lines.

[@Joinordie718]

Excellent video sir. Excellent gear and set up. Ready to rock and roll brother.

[@24840961paul]

Excellent, as always

[@NikosKatsikanis]

respect! i’d love to spend a few days documenting what do you guys do for a vlog

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate

[@Oldman525]

I served between 1976 - 85 and used the 58 pattern webbing. We had to carry useless items like a boot cleaning kit. That equipment would have been a godsend in my time however the clued-up guys often carried survival gear.

[@JeepsterDave]

Great presentation, really interesting.

[@williamulsterman6771]

Well it's certainly better than the old '58 kit we were issued when I was in. (And operational effectiveness aside, more ally looking too)

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, I started with 58 pattern too, was a bugger when it got wet hey?

[@williamulsterman6771]

@@PreparedPathfinder Certainly was ol' mucker. Especially that sodding poncho roll with the old OG Noddy suit! More than enough "F" bombs dropped on that one. That said though mate, I still found the strap and buckle water pouches easy enough, certainly more so than either the ammo and kidney pouches. Which you too undoubtedly dropped on getting into Battalion. Sodding kidney pouches! I just replaced them with the water bottle ones mate. So I had a 4 WB 2AP set up. Real bleeder sewing the sodding WBs together though. Oh for the good old days. Anyhow, stay frosty and take care Paratrooper, all the best.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@williamulsterman6771 cheers, yep I did the same with mine, was far better than those gash kidney pouches.

[@Limasierra_007]

Yeah, obviously very knowledgeable. Don't know what your thoughts on them was but we used to carry slate cards either on your person on in belt kit commanders pouch, which would have 9 liners, chaos cards, commanders and 2ic specific cards amongst others. Decent bits of kit. To negate Gortex boot I'd take Gortex socks, only warn if unable to dry boots in time when in administration area etc. As part of our SOPs we used to have a CAT Tourniquet in left sleeve pocket and one left leg map pocket. Decent video, thanks.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, same ref the cards etc, I just didn't want to touch on anything that was delving into too much detail, if you know what I mean. I mention the Goretex socks in part 3 as it happens.

[@cirocundin]

Tabasco is an essential. As much as a hot brew can turn around a lousy day such a secret weapon asTabasco can impact spirit way more than it should. Think soul mantra and born again hard spirit quest for a renewed rebel yell - just reference Louisiana for motivation. Tabasco - gift to the soldier from Louisiana.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that! I’m pretty much addicted to the stuff after eating rations for so many years! A bottle goes everywhere with me in my EDC 👍

[@Idoall.myownstunts]

Chopped up onion in a little container is great for spicing up rations. I used to have chopped dried chillis too.

[@jorgebuzzi940]

Beautiful kit, belt and pouch, but the best are the 58 water bottles in green, very old and difficult to see these days.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers, well spotted!

[@vor033]

Another brilliant video !👍

[@modingers3593]

Had the same setup but commanders pouch was the right pouch, had note pad etc in it and a bag of paloma soft….. you never know

[@Josee1162]

Thank you for your effort to make this video with very detail description. I got some good hints to improve my personal gear. One general question about sleeping, sleeping with the webbing is impossible due to the pouches on the back side. Do you have any special trick how to hop into the webbing and vest? For me is nightmare fighting with the webbing, rig and packing the sleeping stuff to the backpack very quick. In these situations I prefer sleeping in the chest rig / vest and rather use the big backpack with the waist belt. Thank you for your answer in advance! Josef, Czech Republic

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Hi, I normally use my webbing as a pillow, it doesn't take long to throw on.

[@andreasraders6171]

As always great I like the "three nails for cooking" In german army late 80's a lot of us used the older bundeswehr web gear from the 60's and 70s instead of the new one wich was f.....ing mass Greetings from germany

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate!

[@calmolly1]

Great video again mate

[@dhcrouchmarineltd3049]

Great content. Much appreciated.

[@jerryrichards8172]

Gotta love those triple magazines pouches ❤

[@markr452]

Really nice set up

[@1.forestrunner]

Thanks for sharing that information.

[@dannyotter7247]

Really useful chap, thanks

[@stevemontana5974]

Great video, I can't wait for the next one! Do you know what ever happened to Smudge from Military Kit Review? His KZbin channel just disappeared one day and I can't figure out why.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Had to stop for work reasons.

[@stevemontana5974]

@@AnvilAirsoftTV I figured the Army was going to clamp down on him one day. What a shame I loved his channel. Thanks for letting me know.

[@TheRealEwan]

Hi mate what mag pouches gave you got there? Could I have name or info on how to grab a set. Great video giving me some good bits to but In my kit aswell, I just swapped out my mini IFAK a full size because of your video 😃

[@aaronanderson7931]

Great video. I’ve been really interested in how y’all still use a web belt and yoke. When I was in the USMC it was SOP back then to put everything on your flak and then everything else in an assault pack. It was always a real strain on my back with so much weight on just my upper torso. It made doing anything other than getting in and out of a humvee or MRAP a real pain. I only recently a few years ago learned how y’all did things and I think it is a much better system, in my opinion, and I’ve adapted it to my own use with some JJ’s commanders belt kit. Though I would prefer to have it in OD green for over here but I love it nonetheless Thank you for the informative videos mate 👍🏻.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Aaron, yeah the Jayjays kit is great.

[@OMLT2010]

Top, thanks a lot.Greetings from Germany. UK-GE.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 🇬🇧🇩🇪👍

[@chrisu.k9307]

Something you might not know about that gerber recon torch is that It will take both aa and aaa batteries 😉

[@TimothyLipinski]

Great Video ! Great British Army Kit with only the GOOD Great American equipment ! I support your idea of two Canteens with one compatible with the Gas Mask ! The second Canteen you filter and treat the water and after the wait time you can drink the water ! Have the SAS Book ! Looking to get the 800ml Titanium Lunch/cooking tin for the SAS Kit ! Nice light weight Canteen Stove ! Maybe some Tea or Hot Chocolate to go with the Canteen Stove Kit ! tjl

[@mikel4663]

Likely story about the nail varnish removing pads lol..........

[@arctodussimus6198]

Nice loadout. We just carried the alice pack and 782 gear (1977-1983) I have only recently started building a “belt kit”. This is giving me lots of ideas. Of course I’m not carrying magazines, but I like the nails for a stove. I’ve done a similar thing with metal tent stakes. And I really like the idea of a canteen on each side. Would distribute the weight better. Have you found it better to alternate between the canteens, or does it matter if you empty one before you start on the other? Might seem a silly question, but some of the mountain trails I’ve been on require attention to your balance. Anyway, I’m enjoying this series. Military equipment has evolved over the last 40+ years. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers, yeah basically just whatever bottle you grab first!

[@thomasmusso1147]

I preferred to finish a bottle before starting on the next .. that way, I had an idea as to what was left. In the Southern African context, potable water was uppermost in one's mind. We normally carried 6 x one litre water bottles and endeavoured to try and refill empties at any opportunity. I carried water purification tablets and would pop one into a refill for later. What also helped regarding hydration was, if in base the previous evening evening, to drink (water of course) oneself silly. Ok, it meant 'getting up' once or twice. Then before climbing onto the chopper / whatever, to down a litre or two and then one was good to go. Having being thirsty, really thirsty, has resulted in that even 40 years later, I never go anywhere without water .. stored in garden tanks (rain water), cellar, car boot, day pack, bedside table, lounge side table .. and they get topped up AAWR. Weird to most .. but then, maybe they haven't experienced real thirst.

[@scottsummers6357]

Smashing loved it this information is dope thank you

[@arandomguy4219]

These are a great set of videos, you’ve done a good job with them! I was wondering though how much you are actually allowed to change the equipment with your own stuff?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Depends on your unit.

[@bettendorf82]

You’ve got it figured out. My only comment is that you could ditch the bore snake and add some bore rods for clearing obstructions or perhaps a stuck case from the chamber.

[@21kiwi24]

Common to carry bore snake, clp and brushes in your webbing, and then the comprehensive cleaning kit with rods in your pack.

[@alros1212]

Musa Qala? An afghan veteran, same. 🤝 Great kit video, I just ordered a British plce setup, just wanted to play around with it. I like the Alice system, much better for long movements and going prone as opposed to the flak/plate carrier rigs that were great for vehicles and dog shit for everything else Great video, legit kit set up- definitely taking some ideas and heading straight to your video 3 in the series

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate, yeah two tours of Afghan and one of lraq.

[@alros1212]

@@PreparedPathfindernever went to Iraq, a few tours to southern Helmand though. I don’t miss garmsir, or marjah.

[@RecklessRick]

many thanks some great idears to try out

[@NinjaFox-pe3dv]

Great vid. You have a new sub

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@NinjaFox-pe3dv cheers!👍

[@jefffefferson8339]

Tom, Well done on producing an excellent presentation of your fighting load. I served in the US Army for 27 years and borrowed many British Army ideas for my gear. My niece has my racing spoon. Re: The rifle sling, is it in addition to the sling on your rifle or do you store your rifle sling. And why. Is the Commanders Notebook you keep in your smock pocket an issue item? Can you do a video on the contents? Where would I get one? Sincerely, Jeff F.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Hi Jeff, the sling is the one I'd put on my weapon, it lives there until I do. The Commanders TAM is an issue item, I intentionally didn't cover it in detail for Opsec reasons. Thanks for your comments, and for your service.

[@jefffefferson8339]

@@PreparedPathfinder great answer, Tom. Thanks.

[@joeydr1497]

You can actually keep 3 fuel blocks in the proper bcb fire dragon stove.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers for the gen! Only been using them since they first got issued 😂

[@theonlyDougBlack]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing!

[@varnellhopkinsiii6863]

Most American soldiers that I see out in the field do not have a fire starting option with them. It would do us well to copy y'all and keep so e type of fuel system with us out there in the field.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

It definitely makes sense so that you can make a brew, heat food, or just make a fire.

[@wbaisjeff]

Great video. Got alot of good info from you, thanks. Tried to find the loop line you carry . Found nothing online. Looks like mule tape but green. Can you dial me in what it is. Again, thanks for the video

[@PreparedPathfinder]

It's a nylon tape that has loops in either end, military issue.

[@chk6194]

@@PreparedPathfinder possible to get the NSN for it ? Thanks

[@lindo7562]

​@@chk6194 Ebay, SAS/Para loop line and exy. To DIY, get some 1" tubular webbing and sew some strong loops at either end, then clip a carabiner to it. Make sure you are good at sewing or get a professional to do it if you are going to be hanging off it.