RECON MISSION LOADOUT - Brent0331

[@Brent0331]

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[@michelangelangelo7091]

I saw that you're wearing Helikon-Tex's updated BDU; what do you think of it? I wanted to get one as well

[@soonerfrac4611]

Rape whistle, that’s for when you’re battle buddy is prior Navy, right?

[@kryststar6800]

What was your total gear weight ?

[@TheRebelyell1986]

@Brent0331 are you going to make a rumble account?

[@christopherlarsen7788]

Yes! A 72-hour mission requires at least 7,200 calories...potentially more for cold weather ops. I saw too many videos ignore basic caloric need, carrying just 2,400 - 3,600 calories. Damn. We need energy as Warriors, folks. Note: Brent is carrying 7 quarts of water for a long-range recon mission. Also...correct, we don't leave trash behind! No, it's not because we're "environmentally responsible" - although that attitude has merit. Instead, we don't leave trash because it tells the enemy far too much information about our patrol - location, activity, size, disposition, discipline, etc. Last point. Notice that Brent used his quick-release tabs to drop his ruck at the end of the video (34:06). He demonstrates this feature for a specific reason. WE DON'T FIGHT IN OUR RUCKS! Yes, we escape with a rucksack, of course. That's our sustainment gear. However, if we have to go toe-to-toe with an enemy before we can escape, then we drop our rucks - IMMEDIATELY. Quick-release.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for the excellent comment Doc! Hope you're still going to Winter Forge, if so, see you there!

[@selaxlife7621]

Hey its the Doc!!!!! Whats up buddy?????? When r u, Brent and Bruce gonna go live again? It's always a good one when all 3 of u guys are on! SEX ROBOTS!!!!!

[@christopherlarsen7788]

@@Brent0331 - I'm packing now. See you there!

[@christopherlarsen7788]

@@selaxlife7621 - 'Been out of country for awhile. Just getting back and I'm headed to Winter Forge in Missouri. But I promise - I'll be back to discuss Sex Robots soon enough!

[@selaxlife7621]

@Christopher Larsen were u working on foreign sex robot prototypes??????? Tell us Doc!!!!! Inquiring minds want to know!!! I got dibs on the Danish ones!!!!! Aaaaoooooooga!!! (Old fog horn sound)

[@NYHCx845]

Back in 2010 my unit was part of Cold Response in Norway we worked with Royal Marines and Norwegian commandos.... If you're worried about canteens freezing, turn them upside down in the carrier. The reason is... water freezes top down so if you carry the canteens normal the water will freeze at the spout. Turn them upside down and they'll at the bottom and you can still drink from it. Same goes if you're using Nalgene bottle instead of canteens.

[@Brent0331]

Yup, great advise, I've heard this before as well.

[@depthcharge126]

Genious advice thanks!

[@pop401k]

Outstanding bit of info!! Thanks!!

[@manofaction1807]

Hand warmer pads in the canteen carrier helps.

[@pop401k]

@@manofaction1807 So does a shot of 92% grain alcohol (everclear)... acts as antifreeze. DO NOT PUT ANITIFREEZE IN YOUR CANTEEN (it's deadly poison).

[@tpainecirca-1774staystrappedor]

"Babe wake up and see how cool Brent looks this morning!"

[@Brent0331]

Ha, the real question is though did you get some after she saw me kitted up? If so, you're welcome! If not, sorry, I'll try harder next time! lol

[@sk21rt54]

@@Brent0331 haha!

[@saltycastform2932]

Ha!

[@YELLTELL]

SLAY FUCKIN BODIES!!!!!!! "Blessed be the LORD, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for warfare. " PSALMS 144.1 ROMANS 12.17-21

[@KatherineToney-ff9hb]

@@Brent0331 i guess i know the truth now wow

[@gordonjohnson405]

Brent, I spent 32 years in the Army. I'd like to think I know something about military gear, how it works, and why it works. As you know, there are a lot of people who purport to know OCIE. But of them all, you are just about the only guy who says things that match my experiences. Guys, From boots to pouches to Load Bearing Equipment Brent is the real deal. Take note of his matter of fact delivery and complete explanations why it should be done his way, or some reasonable facsimile thereof. Note that where most are talking product placement and various systems, he is talking about weather and environmental risk factors and ways to mitigate them. That is how you know he is the real deal and has actually done this before. AAA+ (One quibble...if you ruck your camelback in cold weather, it can be your hot water bottle at night. Pay attention to where you put it to absorb heat while walking, and where (next to skin) for keeping warm. You have to be deliberate about what you're doing and why!!!)

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@kurtbaier6122]

I’m 68 but not out of the fight yet. That being said I’m not a young stud who can carry the same load when I was younger. I’ve been out in the woods and mountains most of my life. If I may I’d like to share some things l learned along the way. Down to 32F bring more warmer and lighter layers to wear to keep you warm either during the day or night, and a small summer bag or ranger roll. Be clothes heavy verses bag heavy. I use a SOL mylar double sized blanket which is quiet, low cost, pinned to a poncho liner and mated to a poncho as my ranger roll. A poncho liner alone isn’t enough below 60F. Buy two SOL double sized thermal blankets and two nylon ponchos . One for rain and thermal reduction of your hide and the other for your roll. wiggys poncho liner will work if wet. You won’t be in the bag for that long but you will be stationary long enough to welcome the extra layers you brought to wear until the sun shines. I use a collapsible 16 oz and quart size water bladders to carry clean water and only one canteen/ cup/ natick stove. And a 3 cup thermos. Hot liquid at 3 or 4 am is liquid gold. I use a tough disposable water bottle or drink from a 7-11 or Walmart which is easier to fill and to use with the Sawyer filter to fill my collapsible bladders. Bladders are easier to insulate and to fold up to free up space in your pack or rig. Keep your Sawyer water filter inside your jacket so it doesn’t freeze at night. I find a small day pack to carry water more comfortable, as well as rations, rain gear, extra ammo etc. I use a side by side 556 pouch for quick access, and two or three saw pouches and Alice pouches on my belt for most of my mission gear. They are multipurpose to plus up or down rather than using a buttpack. A buttpack with a shoulder strap can be carried if you are a medic or carrying extra personal or squad ammo, etc. My rifle stock is attached to either my right shoulder of my chest rig or Alice Pack strap, with 1 inch buckle. The less on my neck the better. The small day pack should not be stuffed. It should only carry what you need to fight or patrol or to collect pickup resources, and it can live under the top flap of an Alice pack when not needed. Tritium or red dot sight is very good for night fighting if you don’t have night vision. The lower you are to the ground the easier it is to see movement of individuals. A 36 yard zero is better than a 50 yard zero. Only 3.5 to 4 inch elevation at 200 yards. The Alice Pack is used as logistical support which sits great on top of your rear Saw pouches on the belt to support it’s load. My ifak is on my belt. I carry only 2 mags on my chest rig, third pouch for radio or extra mag. Low profile better for prone position and if ambushed. Been toying with the idea of a 40 rd magpul first contact mag if in a team. Right now running 20 rd for recce in my gun for quick response. Planning on not been seen or showing up where I would be expected to pop up. Just saying.

[@hiota45]

A few sets of instant chemical handwarmers are great for plussing up the sleep system if things get colder than anticipated. One or two pouches down by the feet make a big difference. Great video brent

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DougieBee]

"Every minute I stay in this room, I get weaker, and every minute Charlie squats in the bush, he gets stronger."

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

*Doors music intensifies*

[@EthanAnderson-gt7gz]

"I can't lose my strength I gotta keep my itch up"

[@taterbug70]

Command sent me a mission. Brought it to me like room service. "Are you Captain Benjamin T Willard?" "Yeah,yeah. Hey buddy, you gonna close the door?"

[@johndavid5862]

Siagon,......shit, I'm still only in Siagon.

[@Opachki69420]

Thanks for spreading your knowledge and experience bro, much appreciated

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching

[@westongraham1030]

This video is really helpful when teaching people what is important to pack and why you pack it. Especially in cold/wet weather, the circumstances are different so considerations about food-water-shelter aren’t just things you skip over. I see a lot of gear layouts that miss this important aspect as well as specific mission critical gear; in this case observational equipment.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

My fiancee was thrilled at all the tactical gear I gave to her for Christmas! She's a keeper! (Moral of the story: We all need a battle buddy)

[@Porty1119]

Keep her!!!

[@donalddicorcia2433]

Battle Buddy with benefits!

[@dominicfarzetta]

What the actual fuck dude. I’m jealous as fuck. You better keep her. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you meet her.

[@jhutch1470]

@@donalddicorcia2433 That sounds like the Navy.

[@TrailRider1200]

A good option I found, especially if you have a lot of ALICE pouches lying around, is to use the shoulder harness off of an LBV88, the front tightening straps from a standard ALICE y-harness (or, in my case, the straps from an M1967 h-harness), and a standard ALICE belt, and you wind up with something very similar, albeit slightly antiquated.

[@mathew75100]

Former Canadian Army, when we did winter warfare training and had water bottles for example, to keep them from freezing just put a little vodka in, and the nco wont notice and the water wont freeze. I should also clarify, only a little way less then a shot. That being said, looks like a lot of fun, wish I had the free time to come out.

[@Brent0331]

Lol, nice

[@jeredhersh789]

Funny that you mention that. Back in the early 1900s before glycol coolant became standard for auto engines, a water/alcohol mix was used for exactly the same reason.

[@mathew75100]

@@jeredhersh789 The more you know... I didn't know that either.

[@jonathandaniel-hegg6466]

Always loved the drama free relaxing videos your do,, every time I watch one of your videos I'm like damn I'm doing it wrong I learned something new today

[@tomcatt998]

ABL => always B learning

[@nickhinman6429]

Couple tricks we use in cold climate for and camel backs. One Use a hot hands warmer near the bladder to keep it from getting too cold. Second, tape your tube under the shoulder strap to use body to keep warm. Third is if you can , place the bladder under your outer layer to again use body temp. We get to 20 to 30 below zero and have no issues.

[@Postal0311]

Ugh, you had me remembering back to a training exercise at 29 stumps. We were ordered not to wear any warming layers and then ended up spending several hours prone providing security during the night. All the water on me froze.

[@Brent0331]

@@Postal0311 People don't realize how damn cold it gets at the stumps, or the desert in general for that matter. One of the recon team members of Bravo 2 Zero during the Gulf War died of hypothermia.

[@Token_Black_Guy]

@@Postal0311 Jesus that's retarded

[@johnrodriguez3870]

Sgt. Maj. Downing, USMCR: The essence of All of Your Brent0331 Videos is that Your Pride and Passion in All Things Militaria. And as for Woodland Camouflage M81 BDU Cammies, that's what I wore in both The Marine Corps and Army from 1987 to 1998, with 1 Year and 4 Months in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and US Army Reserve ( USAR), although, I love both the Army OCP Uniform 🦂 W2 ,and, MARPAT.🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓❤️

[@Brent0331]

Semper Fi brother.

[@richardschafer7858]

Solid kit. I'm old enough that when I was recon with the 82nd we had LBE still. 😆 We had to wear our compass around our neck with 550 cord. That, and my code book was around my neck as well. Great video.

[@mattfleming86]

Gotta go run cattle. Here is your thumbs up and a download for later. Thanks Brent!!

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it brother.

[@HangtownTactical]

Those m1950 scissor suspenders are THE BEST. I wear them to support my modern 2 piece belt system ( ferro bison ) . One of the metal hooks ended up breaking and sew I replaced them with sections of one wrap sewn to the suspenders. It’s even better now! It connects on either side of the belt where the most of the weight sits , and now with the one wrap attachments wrapped around each side of the belt it keeps all the hook and loop on the back for better grip against the inner belt.

[@sonar357]

This is a very good loadout. No nonsense. Practical and near identical to what's used in theatre. A couple things I would add would be 3 sandbags for both hiding/reusing any dug-up dirt and as something to rest weapons or equipment (keeping them out of the dirt). Also, in case the mission gets extended, and water becomes an issue (hydrate or die) a lifestraw. It's good for thousands of gallons of water, small and lightweight. Just wrap the bright blue tube with some 100-MPH tape to keep it low profile.

[@TrailRider1200]

Water filtration straw in the buttpack, and purification tablets in the canteen pouches (what the little pockets on the outside were designed to carry). One of the things I caught on to quickly when I was a 19D was to never count on getting resupplied in a timely manner

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching and throwing in your 2 cents.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

alright, let's judge your layout. 1. love the RAT boots. i wear them every day. even to work. 2. woodland is still the standard all camos are judged by IMHO. all those who bark about black not being found in nature can KMA. 3. you had me at wooly pully. automatic win. 4. i do question the belt. looks like a riggers belt, which in this case the weight seems superfluous. those things are heavy. standard Marine belt would work fine. all in all your clothing layout was outstanding. no waste. 5. the eagle industries h harness is a close brother to my beloved defensor fortis system. good choice! 6. i like that you have important items on your body in the event you have to di di mau. i would like to see a small E&E kit in one of those pockets. (firemaking, lightmaking, cordage, small multitool, etc.) 7. and my big pet peeve...you didnt weigh your gear. i know that wasnt a requirement of the contest but is a big deal to me. all in all a great entry. i would go on this mission with you anytime.

[@Brent0331]

Would go down range with you anytime as well brother! So here's my thing about my weighing gear, I know to some people that this is a big thing, if it is, great. Me though, in my time in the grunts its been "here is what is needed for the mission, suck it the fuck up and big kick left!". ha I've lived by that my whole career. I've never weighed my shit before a field op. I cut excess where possible, but I've never had a set number poundage that I live by. I can say that wearing all my gear for the 360 it felt good and no different then what I'm used to stepping off for a 3 day FTX at One Shepherd. I'm not the epidemy of male physique but I maintain a 1st class Marine Corps PFT and never skip leg day in the Gym. I've never fell out of a hump and have always carried everything that was prescribed by the mission and then some in cases. Being a hard mother fucker goes a long way, I think its missing in some aspects of our Corps now a days. I think the coming war with China will set us back on track. Semper Fi my older brother!

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

@@Brent0331 i cant argue with a thing you say there. but it seems written from the position that both of us have always had in our Marine Corps career. we were always told what we had to carry for the mission...and of course mission always comes first. but i cant count how many times that the required equipment list was overdone and padded and included unnecessary items. despite his failings, S.L.A. Marshall had it right in his book "a soldiers load". we carry too much extraneous stuff.

[@Brent0331]

@@renaissancemarinetv3536 Agreed!

[@beefstuart8769]

Super impressed with the woolie poolie. Very underrated layer.

[@Brent0331]

Agreed

[@DTC_JESTER]

Definitley giving me more things to consider for future 1s semesters. I think youll like the eagle H harness, i ran mine last semester at A CO and was pretty happy, wish it had a sternum strap but that shouldnt be a hard mod. The floatation pads make it very comfy btw.

[@Brent0331]

Awesome, I look forward to running it at winter forge.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding loadout! Everything PLUS the kitchen sink!

[@ostapryotosez7549]

Great video totally agree LBE is a great option for mission sets like this chest rigs just really don't cut it. Not enough gear and really require you having the 3 day or assault pack with you and working out of it. Good LBE like this or I personally have the Russian SMERSH which is nearly identical allows you to carry more gear comfortably on your person in the event you need to ditch the bag. Makes alot of sense especially when you look at how even in early gwot the SAS are still running old LBE on their LRRP missions in the deserts of Iraq.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching and commenting brother.

[@floydvaughn9666]

YES!!!! The modern vest type gear is really made for use in a vehicle. If you're walking something went wrong. Old school belt and yoke are definitely better.

[@Bluedevil82nd]

I like the Italian camo net! I recall using a section of painted chicken wire to help cover a hide as well. Works great for inserting foliage, plus it can be bent into different shapes and weighs next to nothing.

[@OBNResults]

Love your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@themainman8464]

Would love to see more scenario based loadout videos

[@Ur-local-dumbazz]

I’m glad that Brent makes these Videos because it gives some sense of direction and ideas I would never have thought of. Thanks Brent

[@wrongboarders6963]

This one is going to be awesome!🤘🏽 congrats on the 500k

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it.

[@mikehendricks2933]

Excellent tutorial and very well thought out. Outstanding job!

[@frydemwingz]

that caffine gum really is great. I use that at work when we have 12 hour shifts.

[@Goldenwithaleash]

Excellent video! I recently moved back to my home state of MI from AZ and need to up my cold weather capabilities

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@hughmungus2723]

You are a blessing. Thank you for this knowledge 🙏

[@marcconnor4837]

Just a small idea for the camel pack bladder a small piece of fleece wrapped around it can help to keep it from freezing. It helps to keep mine when I’m out deer hunting all day. I live in pa

[@spektr540hemi]

Hand pruners. Train whistle in the background at the end...perfect sendoff.

[@benbeals8479]

I use the same gaiters. Some times the zipper pull hits on the zipper while you walk and makes unwanted noise. I found that once the gaiters are zipped up, running the tag ends of the draw strings down through the the hole in the zipper pull eliminates any noise.

[@mrminiguns]

Pure personal preference, but I run the TQ pouch on the shoulder strap upside down. A downward pull is easier on the shoulder and more ambidextrous. Only real downside is the increased chance of the flap coming undone when you're low crawling, but it should be high up enough to remain largely out of the dirt. Your mileage may vary.

[@Brent0331]

Yup, that's an option for sure. The thought crossed my mind when I was putting it on, but ultimately I decided against it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jmac781]

Great video Brent, thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@FortunatasDirgincius]

One of the best vids for the topic I’ve ever seen. Thanks a lot! My question is re belt “partnership” with a large rucksack (say 120+ litres) with a waist belt. How to fit’em together?

[@cap6888]

Great stuff. Someone mentioned doing a Ven diagram for the different videos, but 99% would just be in one big circle. Definitely see some differences from my load out that I can improve on. Will work on reorganizing my gear and post my AAR video.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother, glad you found it helpful. You already had a very squared away set up.

[@cliffkirby8570]

Dang that was a lot of work doing that video . Appreciate your effort!

[@skylongskylong1982]

What worries me is how the individual personal load carried by the soldier has doubled since the 1970s. The old idea if you were cold , just put your NBC suit on , which was always carried twenty years ago due to the threat. Problem was partly experienced in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, when the bad guys carried little kit. A good discussion on multi purpose kit, and living off the land might be worthwhile.

[@Brent0331]

Gear/kit has definitely increased over the years, I have the same worries. However, generally speaking, its for the better. The individual infantryman of the 70s wasn't equipped with the same kind of night fighting capabilities as the modern infantryman ( ADD + NVG, PEQ, strobes, Night vision IFF, etc.). Navigation equipment, comms, visual detection equipment, etc., all either are new to the individual Infantryman of the 1970s or significantly improved over a 70s era equipment. I have the same concerns though don't get me wrong, but over all the advances in Infantry kit over the last 40-50 years far increase the lethality over the enemy. Living off the land is an important conversation and the Commandant of the Marine Corps himself has discussed this very thing with Marines having to live off the land in a fight against a peer adversary (cough.. cough.. China) due to resupply chains being challenged.

[@SilverShamrockNovelties]

@@Brent0331 the trouble is the declining recruitment rate. Our armed forces are going to have to start settling for volunteers from the entitled non-binary segment of society. Think them kids are ever gonna tote 70+ lb loadouts without crying to the 1st sgt?

[@Wabaanimkii]

@@SilverShamrockNovelties Spinal injuries aren't service related.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Outstanding brother!!! Had I submitted a video (work kept me too busy to get it done on time sadly) my loadout would've been very similar. LOVE the ACSS Aurora reticle on my SLx 5x36 RCO, the range gauging is a huge asset additionally. Good job again to all the submission contestants!!!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@Brent0331 Hellyeah cheers brother

[@Paulie-b1o]

That layout looks exactly like mine did. In Canada, in 1989. Approved.

[@Paulie-b1o]

Well, except for the electronic gizmos

[@ryanwalden9072]

Buddy excellent video! I never t-totally like a guys set-up,BUT golden brother! For real!

[@mattpetell7914]

Brent many thanks. Now I know what to pack when I check my mailbox

[@SierraKilo76]

Nice video. Great explanation of what and why. With the camel back under the ruck - will this hold up without damage or leaking through the tube or do you just take the risk because it's not a big risk?

[@sstrainingsolutions3832]

Welp, looks like you called the weather of Winter Forge with your contest weather parameters! Congrats on the winners, your 500,000 followers and see you soon!

[@Brent0331]

HAHAHA I never thought about that! Crazy how that ended up. lol Hopefully the Nordic Gods step in and grace the training the like they did last year.

[@eltenda]

Congrats again on the 500k great loadout

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it brother.

[@todnog]

Thank you for your content and honesty

[@markadkins9290]

Outstanding, great stuff! Semper Fi!

[@recon1986]

I love tried and true gear. I still have my slick eagle industries plate carrier I used when i was in 3rd recon and 2nd marsoc... the supply guy lost my paperwork so I was able to keep it along with my mich helmet with the tan NVG diamond. That plate carrier is my go to for when shit goes sideways and I've had and used it for over 12-13 years and it's never let me down just like your Camelback pouch. I have 1 as well on the back of my rig but mine is more like a mini backpack. It's what I was issued

[@Brent0331]

Awesome brother, Semper Fi!

[@kamarovcliffordsky3458]

Love that you're running the Helikon SFU, my boys and I run that as our standard uniform for reconnoitre missions too, has that jungle fatigues look to it with a modern edge.

[@Brent0331]

Yeah I like the cut.

[@jardinero9112]

Totally dig your co tent brother, thanks again.

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it brother.

[@farmerwayne1404]

Just keeps getting better!!!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@fanman8102]

Excellent setup! I’m glad to see the amount of water you’re carrying. I generally see kits without water and some with only a bladder. Who goes out without water or trusts their only water to a bladder? Only someone who’ll be back inside the wire at the end of the day or has access to immediate resupply. Those people should not be the example.

[@sk21rt54]

What an awesome video. This is the real deal. If you are really serious about the minute man lifestyle study this man.

[@jackdaicole7595]

Just resubscrided for the 3rd time! Wow KZbin this man deserves way more likes!

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

I've had one of those Eagle harnesses for a few months now, so much better than any Alice type or other heavy belt rig. Adjusting and securing all the extra strap kinda sucks but once you get it there it is great.

[@borisbonillo828]

Brilliant video, everything just makes sense. I like the touch with the quick release ruck, you don't need that weighing you down in a pinch. Looks badass too!

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it

[@kennethwilson8633]

Thank you for your service…You really miss combat. I wish you peace and tranquillity

[@ClodiusP]

I enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing

[@Brent0331]

Thanks for watching.

[@americanmilitiaman88]

I still have some sets of M81 woodland from my navy seabee days. Last time we wore them was December 2011 then we switched to type 3. Main challenge is getting back into them. I do have all my cold weather gear that i still fit in. I have water proof belivilles. I live across the river from where Danner is and sometimes their outlet store has excellent deals on the RATs boots. Also the temp and climate you are talking about are the temps in my AO for 4 months out of the year

[@Brent0331]

Awesome brother, thanks for watching.

[@99Racker]

Great kit assembly. I am amazed you can keep your battery load so small for three days (plus normal departure/E&E reserve). Semper Fi

[@bargainhunter4033]

external knee pads snag & grab on vines , small saplings , etc.... when moving through thick understory.

[@Frank_horrgian]

16:23 that’s obviously the best kind of whistle to have. And the most important kind of equipment to be carrying with you. But in all seriousness very nice kit setup.

[@stealthstalkerghillie]

Good stuff buddy! I recently purchased a roll up military foam mat and the joker is like 7ft long and 3ft wide. Do you suggest trimming them down at all? I'm a pretty skinny dude around 6ft tall so I don't think I need that much.

[@UnknownUser-bz8pp]

Congratuations on 500k subs! (574k at the moment!)

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@rowvelations]

Well thought out! Did your DG-3 come with the helmet carrier(mine did), or is too cumbersome a setup to use? I have the same gaitors, pulled off the noisy zipper taps and replaced with paracord. What was the weight of the final loadout? Great presentation, thank you.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks, honestly I forgot about the helmet carrier when I was putting this together. However, I don't think I would have used it even if I remembered. The top lid held the helmet in place quite nicely, If I accomplish something without adding extra weight, why not.

[@whomagoose6897]

An idea for your pioneering tools. Found an old antenna gear bag for the old PRC-77 radio. It has ALICE clips, but, you can use PALS straps for MOLLIE gear. I use this bag as a place to hold a folding saw, pick axe, pruning snips and such. Stays on the outside of my ALICE ruck. Otherwise, it always finds itself at the bottom of the ruck.

[@Brent0331]

Its funny you say that, because I was thinking that very thing when I was getting my shit ready! I opted not to go with it because in the end I only had a saw. Great idea though for sure.

[@whomagoose6897]

@@Brent0331 I got to say if you want what's left of old ALICE gear you need to get it. There was only one at the Army/Navy Surplus store when I got it. Nobody in the store knew what it was. They gave me a discount price when I told them the who, what, why & when about it.

[@francism9782]

Love the vid. Very insightful. Will definitely be tweaking my load out now.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@rayb9849]

For my comfort, I would carry extra chin straps. We had to wear our kevlar helmets at all times and my chin strap would get wet. It was no fun having wet chin straps on my face especially when it was cold.

[@henrymann8122]

Excellent vid. Congrats on the 507k subs. Semper Fi

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@robertbates6057]

Awesome loadout Brent! Looking forward to watching your show on Gruntproof.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother, next month!

[@old-man463]

congratulations Brent

[@kenponinja1877]

Woot Woot to 500k subscribers!

[@putinp4777]

Does your LBE transfer some of the ruck weight to your hips? Or is all the weight on your shoulders?

[@paul7754]

Like that web gear! Great ruck too. Looks like you might have done this before!😋Good job Brent!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@kleinerkrieger7860]

Danke Brent. Interessant.

[@Keepmelevel]

Enjoyed this video, very helpful.

[@zanefischer1984]

Hells yes.

[@Brent0331]

Slay bodies warfighter!

[@RAIDER8388]

Another classic. Great job.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@JMark-zk5pj]

When I used to do regimental recon, and it got cold and or rain, I would close the TC hatch on my M1A1 and have the driver fire up the heater.

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

Late Breaking, the GPS, Watch, cellphone, radio all leave and emit tracking to IR or Thermal. Incredible to see video at night how these give you away.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Very impressive

[@ImJunCena]

What is your favourite camo pattern, Brent? M81 Woodland? ... Absolutely love that classic pattern with MOLLE integrated/and a MICH 2000 helmet w/ side rails, NVG mount, etc...

[@beanieactual2124]

Very impressive gear setup. Very thoroughly thought out.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@journeyman7189]

Excellent presentation. How do you find the eagle industries harness system? No problems without a specific waist belt like alice? Work better? Nate

[@asmith7876]

What if this video popped up in an ultra-light backpacker’s feed? Have you no remorse for the instant death that would occur? Their heads would EXPLODE! 😂😂😂😂. Awesome set up, love the efficiency of it. I had a 13 ton tracked vehicle gun system to haul my stuff around back in the 80’s, but lots of that gear didn’t exist then anyway. MORE BUNGEE CORDS! We did NOT have bungee cords but now it seems they’re everywhere. Are there really official-issue mil-spec bungees? I’d love to know the specs. Thanks, nice video! Have fun with Grunt Proof!

[@Brent0331]

Yeah, they have a completely different set of priorities. I don't know if there is mil-spec bungees. I've also just bought camouflage colored ones from where ever for mine.

[@markhager8321]

Thanks Brent

[@alankordzikowski7670]

Great video! Loved your load out. Only suggestion, and it’s because I don’t think you can ever have enough ammo. But a stock mag pouch on your rifle. Can fit another 30 rd magazine, and it’s with your rifle if you should get separated from the rest of your equipment.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

Excellent gear selection and video presentation - Bravo Zulu!

[@Brent0331]

Thanks brother.

[@crumply5959]

When i was going through MCT a couple months ago, we were taught to secure our cammie netting to the outside of our pack when making movements. We tied it down with plastic carabiners so that it camoflauges our pack and it doesnt waste space inside the pack. I also remember seeing some infantry students doing the same thing as well. I just wanted to ask if you think thats a good idea sir? (Current radio operator/satcomm marine)

[@urielmartinez2161]

Look like I'm doing chores in battle rattle now, thanks Brent!

[@radiantbacon1502]

There are a staggering amount of people allergic to the concept of wool socks. I tried them a few years ago and never looked back. Perfect socks for winter and summer alike but people would rather stay blind.

[@preacher1776]

Regarding Camelback-style bladder systems. If you fill the bladder with fluid, close the cap, then do this one thing. Upend the bladder and bleed the air out of the bladder via the hose. Yes, suck the collected air via the hose. Pretty sure KZbin is going to have a great time with this statement. Once the air is out, stow the bag. This little action keeps the "sloshing" in the Camelback to a minimum.

[@davidwright5580]

It was awesome contest and everyone video wire awesome

[@fredalbrecht986]

I've seen several time where some would pre-load their spare Sock's with foot powder. Is that a pass or fail in your opinion? I'm thinking no but am still curious.