Rucksack Survival Kit Load Out - Handbook Level 3!

[@davidjacobs828]

"items we need immediately"... You pull out a smoke grenade major... Lol I pull out a chocolate bar. 😁

[@bosco1658]

23 years Army Reserve and OIF vet. Love your channel. Just the whole flow and verbage is what I'm used to. Keep up the good work Sir.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I always enjoy these larger load out videos, I feel like they're more realistic than just a 10 c's kit. Great video as always, thanks major 👍

[@donaldbarr8300]

45# pack is plenty heavy. When I was young I had a Jansport backpack. I carried a 70# gear load many miles backpacking. Of course I had gear I never used, and eventually lightened my load by 20#. When we are young, we think we need every piece of gear we can get our hands on. I came to believe, less is more, time and again you've proved that! Awesome job!

[@vicenterivera5693]

Very good concept for a disaster/emergency backpack. I am preparing two, one for the house and the other for the car. Thank you for sharing.

[@cardiacbob]

If you're using the waterproof bag alone, we used to flip that bitch inside out so we could get the gear in and out quicker. in the Straight-leg Infantry we also tied our poncho liner into one of our ponchos (we carried two usually) to make a summer sleep system. The only "Fire Kit" we carried was a lighter with 100mph tape wrapped around it, and sometimes a trioxane stove (also used C-4 when we got it). Most times we ate our MRE's cold or used the ration heater. Most of our rucks were mission gear and ammo. 45lbs was light for a light infantryman. That was 20 years ago, though! lol.

[@johncrouch8988]

Hey Robert. Totally agree! This is comfort camping! Thank you for your service!👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jeffmccausland3569]

Another outstanding video. Your channel has quickly become one of my favourites, and with you having crushed the Advanced Pathfinder course, Dave should add your channel as an affiliate.

[@richardfosnough909]

Mine also

[@glynnellis5050]

Awesome channel, great info and good personality. My closest friend of 33 years. 3 tours in Vietnam, Airborne Ranger, LRRP. and then Special Forces. 1 Silver, 2 bronze and 3 Purple Hearts. The hardest times in my life seem easy compared to my good friend life experiences. He came home in '73 and a few months later his wife and 3 daughters were killed on I-95 in Virginia by a drunk driver. He always told me, "Ambush is a SOB, but payback is a M Fer. Thank you for serving and now serving us with this priceless information. Take care...

[@cindyjean3208]

Whew!!! That’s got just about all the supplies that you have covered in your past videos~all rolled into one... I’m so glad I’ve been following your channel... learning so much~What I need, and how to use what I need... I have been wanting to know what is in those heavy packs... thanks to you, now I know... a person should be able to survive a good long time, in the wilds, with all those supplies... The times we’re living in... one never knows... Preparation is key, knowledge is power... ... and Jesus is coming soon 🙏🏻 God bless you, dear Major, and every person viewing your channel...

[@jasholden9741]

I'm too old to carry heavy backpacks. Because of that I keep an old fashioned manual golf bag cart in my truck. With that I can carry a heavy backpack...or two stacked up.

[@michaelmerrick5472]

How well does that work going thru the woods. My days of heavy packs is over also. Looked at those hiking carts but they're expensive.

[@lgwjrwhite588]

Absolutely great idea might borrow that lol

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Some suitcase carts would also work, if the wheels are big enough.

[@cthulhu6697]

+Jas Holden I keep a light and sturdy, 3-tierd, 2 wheeled metal cart that I can load my deployment bag, extra rucks, supplies, etc... and various other stuff in case I have to abandon my truck for some reason. It's light and strong and easy to wheel even in mountainous woodlands and with my large military ruck, chest rig/tac vest, pistol belt, weapons, mags, ammo, and so on. If I have to ditch it I can get some items from it and continue on. It's handy to have

[@CreachterZ]

What is a manual golf cart? Some Fred Flintstone thing?

[@terrygippert7208]

Like you always have very great video. And thank you for your service and God bless you and your family

[@williammccaslin8527]

Glad your toteing all that weight, me I'm trying to pare mine down even more, but not to backpackers weights as that's just to minimalist for me, but I want the least amount possible, but I'm an old guy now, so weight is an issue. Thx for the vid

[@12313846]

I am 54.i have made a bug out cart. About 5 feet long. 3 feet wide. And 2 feet high. Something like a wheel barrel. My backpack is in it and some more stuff. Since I only have to pull it I can take more with me than with a backpack. And when it should brake down. I stil have my pack in it and hopefully by then it Wil be a lot lighter. Doesn't have to cost much. Wheels from a mountain bike. Front wheels I mean.

[@Perun.Tha.Unvaxxd]

@@12313846 great suggestion

[@andreasnitsch8119]

@@12313846 thats a good idear from my old home , north Germany, very flat . But now im in the mountains in Austria. Im 57 so i must See what i do next .

[@cardiacbob]

Ya, trying to keep mine to 25 lbs dry weight. I got my wife's down to 17 lbs with food and water.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Yep, have to admit, that's a great idea, thx

[@Perun.Tha.Unvaxxd]

Andrew...I'm learning so much from you. Thank you from me and my family.

[@redriver6541]

Sunday....that's my fun day....get to watch my vicarious outdoor buddy. I take issue with a Bahco being cheap though....lol. I've had one (heavily used) for 20 years.....and it still cuts like a dream. Sandvik steel is the ish.... I use the same steel at work for machining and tooling.

[@TheRichtaber]

Great video Andrew but one thing I’ve pondered a lot lately. I get the use of tarps, for hammocks or on the ground sleeping. But they’re open. There’s so many 1-2 person lightweight backpacking tents out there that weigh a couple pounds or so, and are fully enclosed. They would stave off mosquitos, some ticks, chiggers,etc., and are much more rain resistant. Just wondering why they’re not promoted so much, in favor of tarps.

[@jooky5]

Good, no nonsense kit. Check out flat bands in place of the marksman tube style slingshot bands. The 7mm ones should provide the velocity and accuracy for small game

[@tleechapman6991]

Top shelf, thank you for the info. Red Dawn pack.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Great info Col. but my days of humping a 45lb ruck are long past lol. All the gear makes sense. I like my old L- lite to. Keep them coming Col.

[@bugoutbrad8395]

Best Bug bag. I have seen so far Andrew.

[@tankbennett7]

Kudos you thought of everything I think. Good idea I think... Multiple Everything. Never know what you need or have to down size to.

[@JAEUFM]

Purchased a MALICE Pack version 3 for my bug out bag. Best Rucksack that I have ever had.

[@themajesticmanic]

I learn something every single video. Thank you!

[@tribalismblindsthembutnoty124]

I LOVE how you include things backpackers and combat EMTs use. Bravo. Best bushcraft channel ever. Well, equal to corporals corner.

[@charleswalter2902]

That is an impressive setup you just showed.

[@robman247]

Nice show and tell there Ranger 🎒my back was screaming 😱 at me through the whole video “ Just stick to the Mors Kochanski 2 kilo kit you’ll be fine!” 😂🤣👍👌✌️🇺🇸

[@BFett-ri8kt]

Thanks Andrew , I feel justified now my level 3 pack having most of my kit in it. I can see all the redundancies in this pack with spares etc making it a long term , expect no resupply type pack. Ive removed all stove , spade , axe and just pack knifes , multitool , kukuhri , and a bow saw blade only , as I'm not needing to build anything other than a fire and tarp or tent shelter. Speed and light weight being the key to our objective. Level 2 pack is my favorite being similar to the previous backpack you demoed , mine being a medium Malice, optimized for getting from A to B quickly with just a ranger taco for shelter / rain kit and only 2 knives and multitool nothing else . All food is high calorie no heating required , with water onboard plus Grayl filter its good to go for any emergency.

[@Thes564]

Hi,US Army B1-1 Tank Crewman here i really like what you do here and i take it you were Army Ranger,if so thanks for your service man.I am going to be able to upgrade my bug out bag now thanks to your videos so thanks.

[@jimmyroberson7843]

Great video! Haven't carried a ruck like that since the Citadel. Thanks for your service! Take good care.

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Loading out my ILBE Pack in a very similar fashion. Great production from beginning to end. Thanks again for all the work you put into your instruction. Broader knowledge all the time now! Have a great week, sir!

[@dukeeod1650]

Awesome load out. I packed my Alice pack very similar when I was in Civil Air Patrol and again during FTX in the Army. Thanks for brining back good memories and ideas.

[@stuartniven2401]

Still a great video a year out! Inspires me to re vamp my load out! Thanks Andrew!

[@KT_survival]

Once again, awesome video from my favorite Ranger! Thank you and stay safe Andrew.

[@massmasterson4464]

Thanks again brother! I'm surprised you have so few subscriptions!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!

[@tonyalbo1369]

Also one of my favorite channels. No nonsense

[@winstonbelisle3560]

Thanks for the refresher course. Been putting a pack together, for awhile. Bout to this level. 69 yr old Cold War Bet here. Surveyor in Artillery unit here.

[@jimstillwell4668]

Cool video. I thought I was over packing. But after watching this video,I guess I’m not. Your pack is very organized. I will watch this one again so I can organize my own better. Thanks

[@unfi6798]

Cowabunga cool vid matey.! Will update my backpack. Thank you for sharing.

[@joshbomar7162]

Thats a great set up & very nice pack. Thanks for sharing your level 3 loadout. Good video

[@papasfunnyfarm9703]

Wow! So much info. Old guy has to pause occasionally just to let my brain absorb it all! Good job.

[@pronetowander2153]

Thank you for great information with the cross loading

[@jesuscorrales1977]

Awesome video outstanding af. Like the way you explained it. Keep up the good job.

[@johndevitt2164]

Great video Andrew. Was thinking about the idea of night time operation in a camp in total darkness, perhaps you might cover in a video, everything becomes disoriented. Even the simplest of putting a jacket on. Practising the routine of laying out equipment in total darkness, dummy chords, flask with tea during the night, toilet break to and from shelter. I also use some metal canteens like hot water bottles in the extreme of cold whereby flasks are prepped during the day and last thing, reading a map under a poncho at night and light discipline. Everything is more laboured, noise light discipline and the risk of dropping items etc.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

I'd replace the Black Drum Liner with an Orange one. Tough enough looking for gear in the daylight at the bottom of a Ruck.

[@anthonymorelli67]

Outstanding,sir yours is one of the better channels,I have learned a lot about survival and sustainment from you.please stay healthy happy and keep churning out these videos,maybe something you do here can save a life or two or three.

[@bravowhiskey4684]

I still have an OLD Blackhawk SOF ruck around here, very similar to that Malice Ruck. Reminds me of the GWOT glory days.

[@cliff9057]

A lot of miles on my body so the forty lb. range sounds about right. Thanks for sharing what you had on your back and explaining. Mostly thanks for your time.

[@alanrice39]

Continuing to learn from ur videos. Great level 3 display. I do light carry 5c’s plus, my physical limitations have caught up with me. Enjoyed seeing the contents in your kit. Alan R

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Great loadout and as always great video! Thanks Andrew enjoy your Sunday god bless you and your family

[@James-ke5sx]

Really nice kit. 71, I keep a migration kit to relocate in case of disaster.

[@paulm9714]

Great lay out. Envious of your TT MALICE pack. Enjoyable and educational tidbits. Keep up the great videos!

[@biblebeliever4570]

Hey man you made me not look so bad with your 45 pounds, im still looking for lighter weight gear. Working it down from 75 pounds. My idea has been but i travel in a vehicle so i can afford the extra weight. Before at a younger age i toted the 75 pounds in the BWCA over the rough terrain, fortunately a good share was carried by canoe. Got to say i miss the days when more weight wasn't an problem. Thanks for the video.

[@evanhawk2574]

Ive had the same old flare tool for 15+ yrs. Part of my "always keep kit" lovin it

[@daveedwards6567]

Nice Andrew good to see hope more see it well done " outstanding " he he

[@rogercpate4386]

Great suggestions for kit, thank you for the video.

[@benterwellen]

Always the best, really appreciate all that you put in your videos, entertaining and educational, well done..

[@hiramhaji7813]

That looks like the aqua quest defender tarp…. I love mine

[@maxpower3050]

And that's it. A sweet Lvl 3 pack.

[@lgwjrwhite588]

Way to heavy for me age 71 my god i would be in the bag lol but old days piece of cake but brings back MEMORIES

[@cardiacbob]

Amen brother.

[@claudeoverstreet8791]

Another great video. Learned a couple of things. Love the notebook sun compass and the penrose drains. Well done Major! Keep up the great work! Salute!

[@kendralynn2490]

Yes!! Been waiting for this Level 3 vid!!! Thank you! I'm gettin closer to being dialed in. Another outstanding vid.

[@not1just4words]

Love the pack. I've been rockin' the Hidden Woodsman with tactical taylor straps. It works well but the Malice pack is next level. I like all the exterior pouches, very efficient! Thanks for another great video! Keep up the value packed content, definitely worth my precious, unrecoverable time!

[@cardiacbob]

Looks like a Medium ALICE pack on steroids.

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

If you got a basic household sewing machine, a ALICE is a damn easy pack to make, no thick padding etc which you need industrial machine for. Gives you ultimate options. Just use old sheets painters drop sheets sew it up fit it see how it sits. Then just buy cordura by foot meter buckles straps. If you think you want like a British waterbottle pouch size pouches on outside, either make them or buy it and sew it onto panel befor you assemble pack

[@fanman8102]

I’m glad you have a heavier pack. I don’t believe most can survive with a 20 - 30 pound pack and I wouldn’t want to. 40 - 50 pounds wet makes more sense to me. Yeah, ounces = pounds and pounds = pain but hypothermia kills.

[@christopherstudley9374]

I think the lightest I ever got my pack was 35 pounds. Nowadays, I'm carrying everything & the kitchen sink !

[@douglasmckee4982]

Does that bring back some memories and man did I earn it !! 11B ' Grunt '. My level 3 would be a old Dana Design Mountaineering Pack. Thank You again for some new load-out ideas. 🇺🇸⚕️

[@mikebarbieri7125]

I like ranger survival I learn a lot of servival skills he knows what he is doing I like the rangers

[@pakleader4]

Not a bad job on a go bag. You shown a multitude of gear for first response, then second and so on. But would make more room for food in pack. Everything we carried and then some. But again you’re working with civilians not military. Ya did good this time. You’re getting better at it. SEMPER FI

[@robbabcock_]

Pretty thorough kit! Thanks.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Excellent as usual Andrew! My Level 4 kit includes more redundant and patrol base type items in my truck

[@lowieapitz8575]

Great video, will read and thumb up the comments later.

[@LucianLacroix]

Tactical Tailor is awesome. Mine has more deployments on it than most majors.

[@Dreoilin]

45 lbs isn't horrible If you have a good suspension system on your pack. Great items and well organized kit. 👍

[@davidmace3310]

Great vid! Lots of great info to help me round out my survival kit! Thx!

[@belligerentprisoner1959]

I'm finding all your videos very helpful. As well with Dave's although be it not for fun. Gonna be a rough next few months. Remember folks who got us into this mess! And be kind to those without.

[@journeyman7189]

Another great video. That is a well equipped ruck. Nate

[@peterbogart4531]

Would like to see more about climbing and mountain gear. Like usable but minimal climbing dry rope or the like, arresting axe or hammer, pitons, etc.

[@johnkline5930]

Excellent block of instruction today Andrew!!! I like the Tactical Tailor love shown, the OG of Tactical Gear! While weight is a consideration, but depending upon the mobility considerations has to be looked at…i.e. driving to Trailhead and having limited movement to site. Flare tubes are the bomb! So many uses… used to see these in a pile after a few field exercises… probably got thrown away by the S4. Keep up the Fire!!!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video information , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@jjr929]

I love the info. , improved my Bag heavily. *Subbed* 🔥

[@markdeansgimpysbushcamp193]

Another incredible video. Very informative and entertaining. I love the choices of redundancies you put in. Keep it up Major. Rangers lead the way!

[@horatiodreamt]

Surplus British Army PLCE and Dutch Army bergans/rucksacks (110L) are made of tough material (e.g. 1k Denier cordura). If you have to permanently leave hearth and home, it's better to have the largest rucksack you can carry. You don't have to load it heavy, but the extra space is handy if you find something that you can use later (e.g. discarded hand tools, fire-starting materials, etc.).

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Enjoyed your production Major. I always take something good away from each one. You should have more subscribers.

[@MarcMallary]

That's it! Through hikers carry like 12-17 pounds but they're not going into combat. They seem kind of vulnerable. I was carrying about 110 pounds on a 30 pound bicycle that was very very heavy on hills.

[@Flashahol]

Nice kit! Those L-shaped flashlights have proven themselves but I definitely would recommend looking into ZebraLight headlamps... barely bigger than the battery and they have a lot of output options, plus they are pretty solid and completely water proof.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I’m a fan of the Petzel E-Lite and carry that in my EDC!

[@chrisisaverage]

Just found your channel. Very informative. Subscribed!!!

[@garyjohnson4608]

Outstanding video, as always my friend !!!!

[@simonlane7817]

Again - as usual excellent content! Thank you 👍

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you! This me ideals for going over my levels 3 kit!

[@cardiacbob]

Amen, Cousin.

[@lloydh1100]

Another great video. You cram a lot of info in a short time. Great stuff!

[@dirty6209]

Awsome content. I have been waiting for a load out video like this from your channel and it did not disappoint. Thank you for your service and your videos.

[@Joinordie718]

Great demonstration of what level’s 1,2,3 are.

[@robertommesquita5338]

Very nice kit!

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Thanks Grunt.

[@negolfman]

Adding a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once zipped, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts. Plus the adhesive sticker is also flammable, once you have a empty lighter if the wheel is removed slowly the springs can be made into a snare & fishing hook and the childproof metal can be removed and can also be made into a fishing hook.

[@hunterw3415]

Great video thank you for your service

[@gregsanderson2470]

A small addition an orange HomeDepot nylon carry out bag. Multi use: line a pouch with a bright color making items easier to see, carry forage foods, bird nest tinder, place over a flashlight or strobe light to enhance the size. A catch all to keep small items from getting lost while in camp. Laundry bag...

[@prospero6337]

SuperGood ...the Alice .....of course .

[@jeffechols5302]

You got it all covered

[@truckerenoch8824]

A 10× jewelers loop that will fit in your eye, hands free (about $4) if you wear glasses. Also, extra pair of glasses and repair kit. The hands free loop is good for: slivers, tiny print, fire starting, threading needles and any other precision tasks your normal vision needs help with.

[@TheTerryMarsh1]

Some feedback for you: * I like your 3 different levels. For me, these translate roughly to 1) EDC, 2) day hike, 3) multi-day backpacking and camping. * There's no way I can carry a 45lb (over 20kg) pack over any distance. Frankly, I struggled with a 31lb (14kg) full rucksack walking about 2 miles back from the supermarket recently. And I'm fairly fit, compared to many other 67y.o. So I aim to keep my load below 22lb (10kg). * Here in the UK, we have to be mindful of various laws when camping and bushcrafting. For example, most land is owned. And there must be a good reason for carrying a fixed-blade knife - preferably out of sight, in your rucksack, when travelling.

[@DamionJR4923]

I just got my Exotac ripspool in the mail. It is smaller and lighter weight than I thought.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I thought that the same thing, the more I play with it the more use I get out of it. Throw some fishing tackle in the compartment! I haven’t tried using it as a hobo reel yet, but it might work.

[@michaeldubya]

Excellent video, think I’d have to use a sharpie and list the contents of each outer bag. It’s been 40 years since I did S.E.R.E along with the other training involved for the covert intel missions I was lucky enough to be “voluntold” to do.