Shake Down: Adam's Recce LBE

[@SkyTrashActual]

Kinda refreshing seeing a gear company displaying kit that isn’t just their companies products.

[@whiplash3kilo756]

Shits about to get real in this nation and most of us don't much care for the rule book at the moment. Gear is gear, regardless who makes it, it's either functional or it's not.

[@giii7599]

@@whiplash3kilo756 People have been saying that shit for years. I mean I am prepared. However I will be surprised if anyone does anything.

[@shramj]

Better to have something and not need it than to need something and not have it.

[@Toastmanforpie]

I like how slowly he opened the frag pouch-like he was checking if he left one in there

[@Glrsteve]

These videos are fucking incredibly insightful. There’s nothing else out there like this, with the “why” and not just a kit show and tell.

[@rainbow_tactician]

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[@Glrsteve]

@@rainbow_tactician he doesn’t get into much “why” detail regarding kits.

[@deltaraider87]

ITS Tactical has some good vids

[@surrogatesound5902]

Agreed

[@justinm.791]

👍

[@NHamel123]

I've been making the same argument for a year or so now, about how we've (specifically the USMC Infantry) gotten away from self sufficiency and studying field craft. Glad to see someone with a solid following bring it up.

[@cm-pr2ys]

What do you mean by field craft?

[@snarkywriter1317]

@@cm-pr2ys Pretty sure Hamski means conducting military operations for extended periods without immediate access to vehicles and resupply (i.e., long-range recon patrol on foot, that sort of thing). Most MOUT and counterinsurgency operations, as the video alluded to, have overall tended to be vehicle-mounted with ready access to either ground or aerial resupply, so guys can pack and set their kit up in a very minimalist fashion, and ignore a lot of the sustainment equipment that a unit would need if they had to stay functional in the field for more than a few hours/days at a time based only on what they are carrying themselves and don't need to practice the knowledge of how to use sustainment gear, set it up, and if needed improvise and supplement it from what you have available in the AO and in your gear. I would say, though, that even with good training in field craft those sorts of operations are eventually unsustainable and resupply does have to happen, since you can only carry so much stuff before you lose effectiveness and you can only forage so much before you either lose mission focus or turn the locals against you.

[@mjolnirswrath23]

that's what my father taught me since age 5 he was USN ECM reconnaissance 65 to 68 Inventor and Engineer with multiple masters degrees. Travel Light, Be aware of your Surroundings, Stealthily.. remember Callihan's Rule: Murphy was a Fuckin Optimist...

[@EQ9962]

The style and set up for the LBE is very much like the British Army style. Distribution of load is effective and it is versatile in that it can be worn with or without armor. Easy to grab and lug around. Thank you for the video. Very informative

[@save2a4all]

What are good LBE systems for this?

[@thomasdietrich4030]

@@save2a4allprobably the cheapest and best „bang for buck“ option is the british plce webbing. One hell of a great beltkit.

[@leelotungal819]

You won my respect when you said not all the pouches are yours. Good stuff man!

[@patrike12]

These long format videos are invaluable. There is so much to learn!

[@adamholroyd8862]

Thanks! More to come.

[@fanman8102]

Got about half way through then stopped to comment. I am amazed! An honest to goodness “war belt.” Not a four hour mission belt or super cool tactical range belt, but an actual war belt! Or whatever you want to call it. Very nice to see and yeah, I got one. Excellent!

[@adamholroyd8862]

Yes, it is not for war tourism.

[@Brayden-P]

👏🏼 Years later, you still don’t see most people throwing in some sort of wipes so you can use the restroom. I appreciate this big time 💪🏼😂

[@JohnSmith-gp4bo]

I appreciate your wisdom and demeanor and not going to the vulgar end that others do. The LORD bless you!

[@getatmymustang96]

Loving the inside look from the pros as well as the comments “Incase I was able to recover some frags if things got weird” 😂 good hint

[@hangtough503]

Beautiful kit. So rare to find people who have actually relied on and used in real life sitch. Thank you fot your service. D😎🇺🇸🤙

[@hellsscoutact5379]

I still have my loaded out lbe system from my service time from mid 70's to mid 80's. Have made new ones with modern materials. But i feel my well broken in old stuff just fits. Great video. Thanks. JMHO

[@AdaptorDieChannel]

I recommend getting a CNOC bag for that sawyer squeeze. Makes it A LOT easier to collect water. The Sawyer bag sucks, in my experience. Thank you so much for the great videos!

[@johnadams7538]

I second this

[@EQ9962]

Thank you!!!!

[@Michael-fu5bg]

smartwater bottles are also a great way to collect and store water and they interface with the sawyers as well.

[@patrickeckhard7958]

@@Michael-fu5bg nice to know.

[@m783w]

Been running webbing for years, PLCE then jayjays. I’m glad to see Americans coming back around to this kind of system. Works well with Crossfire Australia rucks which can be configured in short back mode for webbing configs.

[@toml7119]

same mate. battle belts are all well and good until you're 3 days into ex hard pounding and you get handed the gun...

[@m783w]

Tom L 100% you couldn’t pay me enough to force me to run a PC and a BB multiple days in a recce. Webbing loose and low = no chafing!

[@ArthurDentandVogons]

@@m783w I've moved my webbing up recently, found that I didn't have the hip mobility to crawl properly with it low. Is this solved by wearing it loose? Seems like it'd flap around a lot?

[@m783w]

ChalkyVonSchmidt give it a try, it’s situational dependant, one can always tighten it up in a moments notice when needed. Getting a good set of padded JayJays makes a world of difference, straight out of Brecon!

[@djscotty06]

The way of the Brits, Aussies and Kiwis ah. Us kiwis were always patrolling with our mark one boots haha. So your gear better be sorted, self sustaining and light. There’s no black hawk dropping off rats and ice cream for us 😂

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

Well thought out amd well explained. Yes, please ask Fred to do a breakdown of his set up also, as well as the "why" behind it. Thanks.

[@SpiritusSystems]

Fred's Recce kit is actually our first Shake Down!

[@SkeezyFPV]

I just put a rig like that together for an early season rifle hunt my buddy and I just went on. A big benefit for me was the lowered center of gravity over other options. I broke my back on a deployment several years back and find i do a lot better this way than with all my trash in a traditional pack. Great video sir!

[@atracin]

I love these Shakedown videos. Seeing how guys use different load bearing setups is always appreciated.

[@tperry101202]

Always loved Adam, glad we got him to do a kit breakdown

[@CreightonDevers]

Long live the suspended belt kit. Ive been beating that drum for years that it isnt obsolescent but needs to be modernized and utilized for exactly your reasonings. So much more superior to live off your belt especially SHTF when you dump the bag to scramble from badness.

[@rodiculous9464]

I love learning about all the little widgets and solutions you make yourself. I watched a similar "shakedown" video of a Scottish highlander and it felt like the same type of spirit of sustaining yourself and inventing little widgets for quality of life

[@flyoverkid55]

This mirrors my set up, I use LBE w/ buttpack in conjunction with a ruck for my sustainment/ battle gear. I don't have a support unit waiting to drop supplies, provide support, extract, etc. Nice video, good to get the thought process behind gear choices.

[@CaptainMurphyTKoM]

Awesome! Now we need the plate carrier rundown!

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks. Much more on the way!

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Excellent video and set up. A nice take on that old ITS tactical article from years ago about the combat tracker.

[@greyman1987]

Some watch a movie on TV in the evening and some watch videos like this. Awesome like always, keep up the good work !

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks!

[@anonymous_1517]

I’m begging please. Make that center pouch on your belt a standard item! Great for everything you said for recon patrols but it also looks like the perfect size for a cannon and lenses for moving to and from PB/HS to OP/FFP also looks like it would fit night optics real nice like the muns or pas28 being able to carry that on a belt line would be sick wouldn’t need a “go bag” reducing the shit we hump out also We need that need that fanny in our lives, Breaching cool but folding handsaw and veg clippers on the front loop FFP building gear on the inside freaking dope. Would fit nice on the lower back while skull dragging un like the V shape nut rucks you can only really fit admin stuff in, anyway nice setup man

[@Wraith35]

Thanks for taking the time to show us your load out. Some awesome ideas there for us regular folks!

[@mebibyte9347]

Wow, thanks a million for doing the transcriptions on this

[@carlbecklehimer1898]

I like this. A long term kit that can be adapted to different equipment. Well thought out. Nice.

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks 👍

[@jimmyjohn6606]

I love watching the content and buying the gear you guys make for us, I realize I’m still broke but I am still the larp king around my friends.

[@adamholroyd8862]

Get'em, King.

[@mellifont96]

Lmao I’m also lead larp king at the moment thanks to spiritus

[@libertysignandlighting]

Good to hear the philosophy of use behind the gear. Thanks 🇺🇸

[@jeroldkoon3659]

Thank you for your service! Also the experience and knowledge your sharing blessings.

[@Flack55]

Old is new once again! Very similar to the ALICE belt rig I built out in the early 2000s taking inspiration from the kits commonly seen from Vietnam through the 90s and into the early GWOT- Y suspenders on the old ALICE "pistol belt." Front to back, mirrored, 2x 3mag pouches with the dual frag stowage, pistol holster one side- k-bar and radio pouch the other, 2x 1qt canteen pouches, then the old sustainment butt pack center rear, with much of the same contents! A bit less modular, and a little less comfortable than newer iterations like this, but nonetheless still kinda relevant! Good content, Adam!

[@BillDay]

Great tips, esp like the Mystery Ranch bottle pouch callout. I’m watching this from both backcountry hunting and defensive/fighting perspectives and that item would be useful for either/both. Keep these longer vids coming, please

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks. You got it

[@SkeezyFPV]

I run the Camelback multicam water bottle holder with the zipper and drawstring. I use it mostly for chow and sometimes throw an msr pocket rocket stove and fuel cylinder. It's perfect for stuff like that.

[@Nomadicfieldcraft]

knowledge is power, arm yourself. thanks Spiritus

[@jasonbolin7025]

Good rundown. We share some common ideas about gear. 👍

[@geanhitchcock1170]

watching you live feed now. you are awesome you have a folllower for life. you sound just like my teacher at college {ww2 vet survived that and got taken by the big c) still remember him 39 years later

[@Wandrew223]

This was an excellent video and clearly is based on real world experience and knowledge. It was extremely useful and well done.

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thank you so much

[@hachimanjiro]

I'm in the UK ex-military, really good video, great kit (just wish our firearms laws weren't so bad) salute

[@josholdham1033]

A lot of info and real world info to pass on here, much appreciated. Super s lick helmet setup too!

[@wonderbubble3980]

> most Replayed highlight > straight to the rifle portion This is why we ain't gonna win. So much great info in here that it seems a lot of people skipped over. Water and batteries were on my packing list, but gun cleaning and hygiene were not, thanks for the ideas!

[@nastystang113]

I’ve had Surefires since we were using the 951 or whatever it was called lol. Then I started using the Surefire Scout series. Built a new rifle and chose the 600DF and thought it was good. Bought a Modlite for my newest build and it’s in an entirely different league. It’s orders of magnitude better than the brightest Surefire WMLs.

[@jakestatefarm7609]

these are the best product videos out there. I love that y'all share the thought behind y'alls set ups. It really helps me to figure out what I need to focus on.

[@CKinnerley]

Top shelf stuff. Armour may affect things but the waist is where soldiers have carried gear for hundreds of years and for good reason I'd say.

[@adamholroyd8862]

It's often glossed over. Machinegunners have it the worst. For whatever reason, we forget that they have to carry a tremendous amount of ammo. The hips are the key.

[@zu_1455]

Plenty of knowledge. Great video. Thank you for your service.

[@MrWsample]

Glad to see you guys did another shake down video. Really informative with reasons

[@yepyep1013]

Totally agree with the helmet statement. Smart operator for sure!

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

This is a beautiful set up. If the belt and suspenders gets out of prototype, color me interested. A Molle sleeve and Alice suspenders work but this is probably better.

[@SpiritusSystems]

We're actively working on this design. Stay tuned

[@Raptormeatx]

I appreciate you showing us your kit

[@frozennorth6527]

Love that someone is pointing out how relevant an LBE setup still is. Only change that I'd make is ditch the doubles mag pouches for singular triple mag pouches for extra real estate. Is there a tentative release date? Cheers from Fairbanks.

[@MobileAura]

Minus33 wool balaclava by far the best balaclava out there. 🙏

[@michaelflentge6484]

At about 27:30 is the best part of this video and reaffirms why I buy products from this company.

[@GhostMaker00]

Hell ya brother!

[@CodyJordbakke]

Nice to see this setup but definitely more beneficial and realistic to show a prepared citizen/minuteman loadout that majority of Americans can buildout. Everything on youtube is full military setup/CQB which 98% will never do or have. We may need to stand together during stateside conflict though…just my thoughts.

[@rdsanchez92]

This is the content we all came here for. Fucking great info here

[@hahtsauce]

holy crap. I learned a few things from this video besides of what's on this kit... dang. Thanks, now I am going to be spending more money.

[@SpiritusSystems]

We appreciate it!

[@appalachianbandit2528]

I love these shake downs.

[@bluedogguy]

Outstanding video. Really, really great.

[@SpiritusSystems]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vaper1986]

This video is informative and articulated very well. Well done!

[@jeremy67A]

Damn, that's a perfect set up.

[@appalachianbandit2528]

I’ve watched this video like once a month for the past year just because those custom pouches are so sick.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Very Nice, thanks for sharing Adam Sir

[@USpatriot741776]

I've been looking forward to this.

[@lumneva6812]

Awesome video, please make that prototype pouch!!!

[@jgt07]

Currently building almost exactly this gun, but will be going with a rosco barrel for cost savings. Hopefully will upgrade to a Noveske one day. For those of you wondering, the mk8 rail by Geissele is the current version of the rail in this video.

[@adlerarmory8382]

The LMG-X pouch is like the belted ammo pouches on the old LBT-1195K H Harness, a large cavity to hold the 200rd 5.56 M249 Mk46 Drum or about 150rd 7.62 linked with double flapped pocket on top for the Mk13 Day/Night Flare.

[@richardksimpson800]

This video is great. My one suggestion for ALL of the people putting loadout vids together, please show the gear ON YOUR BODY. Show us how quickly you can put it on and access your gear. There are a bunch of chest rigs and LBE gear that is so hard to put on quickly that it literally takes a buddy to snap the buckles up. Thank You

[@saltuponwound4369]

Been very interested in a setup like this.

[@FFLDealerNetwork]

Good insight on the pros of the MAWL over the PEQ.

[@christroupe325]

Maybe I missed it in the video - what kind of belt and suspenders are you running? I dig seeing modern takes on webbing since we live in a world full of chest rigs and plate carriers. Webbing is still relevant to plenty of situations.

[@kalashniben9005]

Spiritus made.

[@ExplosiveFetus]

Lots of companies make belt and suspender kits, or similar. Check out getting a surplus Eagle SFLCS. You can pick them up for like $50 and they're solid. They have the same sort of split front two buckle front end and a removable back panel, so I think this custom rig was based on the SFLCS.

[@SpiritusSystems]

The harness and spiritus pouches are prototypes at this time

[@MobileAura]

@@kalashniben9005 ONLY SPIRITUS

[@fathead8933]

@@ExplosiveFetus this. SFLCS is a Molle version of the LBE in my thumbnail. My understanding is that LBT made the first one in this style for the SWCC guys. It’s got swim fin straps on the suspenders, and machine gun tool pouches. Blackhawk and Eagle made their own versions of this style of LBE. Eagle’s version was better made and performed the molle tasks better, but my Blackhawk LRAK is still bomb proof.

[@Chris-rt7ph]

As a future marine this is helpful & interesting good video.

[@SpiritusSystems]

Hell yeah.

[@fosatech]

For anyone looking for a better radio than a Baofeng, look into used Kenwood radios. Built like a brick and fairly easy to program, they can be had for as little as $25-40. If you're looking for something a bit more versatile, but you don't yet have a comms plan, Yaesu makes good VHF/UHF HT's that go for $100-300ish. If you're buying comms for a group, get DMR's that can do legitimate AES encryption and have the bells and whistles you want. They'll run you $300-450, but buy once crye once. Also, some of them have internal amplifiers that don't need an amped PTT to function, saving you ~$75. If you're really stretched for chash and don't have a legit mil headset, a speaker mic with a 3.5mm aux cable going to headphones or your "sport" ear pro works great. Or just buy an MPU5 🤷

[@adamholroyd8862]

All valid arguments. +5 for knowing what an MPU5 is.

[@fosatech]

@@adamholroyd8862 I don't know why Persistent Systems won't send us one, I asked them very nicely.

[@aaronhartwig1984]

Good to see you bud, looking good

[@unfi6798]

Hi Adam, got yourself a new sub mate. Liking the rig, very impressive & functional. Will duplicate the helmet kit for sure. Clear & precise presentation. Cheers matey. Stay safe. Greetings from Australia.

[@wehrman8079]

Great kit!

[@mj23polairs]

Keep these videos coming good stuff

[@rythmicwarrior]

A windshirt is an underrated piece of kit.

[@Ksav_Cam]

Finally someone else likes belt kits.

[@1GruntZPOV]

I’ve definitely noticed my RC2 gets carbon locked super easy, I use a blank round and it breaks loose without flying off or risking a baffle strike but I. Agree that was a major con that I decided to just accept. Love it other than that

[@CitadelDefense1]

Sell that prototype pouch. I’ll buy it right now.

[@KyleHooten2]

Love these gear rundowns!

[@P.Hightower]

Nice, detailed explanations. Thank you.

[@whiplash3kilo756]

Great work as always

[@richardschafer7858]

Goggle mod on the helmet is pretty slick. Not gonna lie, I'm stealing that one! 😉

[@Extingent1]

Love these videos! Hope to see more

[@somglebob2789]

Would love to see a video for his rucksack

[@wolffo999]

great vid - that ole XR will out last everything on the table !

[@vinysquirrel]

“In case I’m able to recover some frags” “In case you come across a belt fed” Thank you, Adam. Mega based 😂

[@Rossmosis]

Would like to see that roided fannypack come to market. Appreciate the extended rundown, no fluff on this video. Also that bike camo drip is dope.

[@Carnyx_1]

"A helmet is a device designed by a brain to protect itself so it can continue doing activities that place it in danger." -Jerry Sienfeld

[@IrishPennant0311]

Riflemen don’t need pistols. I’d rather use finite space on gear to maximize my rifle and keep it in the fight longer than give it to something less capable.

[@jonathandaniel-hegg6466]

totally c your point and if a riflemen team needs to do some confined space breaching the first man can carry a cqb specific weaponry but i thing if a man what to personally invest in pistol then im not stopping him if he can carry his weight and do his job

[@IrishPennant0311]

@TheGoat 100%. Bayonets are still relevant.

[@kalashniben9005]

I've been waiting for this

[@matthewr2361]

A kit without a handgun and a belt? I thought I was the only one! Some of these guys don't realize in 100 degree heat on an afternoon hiking around the mountains for 12 hours a day those fancy single leg strap holsters are gonna end up in a bush somewhere on the side of a mountain lol. Same with all those spare pistol mags they're carrying on the front of their rigs.

[@adamholroyd8862]

Pistols are tools of convenience for sure.

[@noerosas7691]

Tacticool operators are going nuts right now.

[@coltonmullins2274]

Id love to see you all do a multi day trip with this setup.

[@ajones2840]

Looking forward to those prototype pouches

[@nookied3735]

Great information

[@notundermywatch3163]

That A TACS iX patterned tarpaulin though.

[@practicaltactics758]

Love the video! Love the setup. What is the wind breaker shell you are using? Looks perfect.

[@Grizzly_actual]

I kinda want to see those big Ole pouches on the market. Those would be great for my saw gunner

[@recon1986]

I have a war belt and chest rig that I used when I was in 3rd recon and 2nd marsoc/ 2nd marine raiders group and my set up is extremely reliable and I've been using it for over 10 years now and never let me down!

[@bona-fide-mtm]

More lbe videos need to come out for sure