Shake Down: Adam's Recce LBE

Adam walks us through his Sustained Operations LBE, Helmet, and Rifle in extreme detail. Full breakdown below:
LBE:
Smoke grenade
Baofeng UV-5RV2+
Disco32 PTT
Headset mic
6 MAGPUL P mags
VS-17 signal panel (Cut down)
Small signal mirror in leather case
Full Spiritus Systems REFUEL medical kit: www.spiritussystems.com/refue...
Petzl red Lens head lamp
High calorie snacks
Arcteryx balaclava
Outdoor Research “Iron Sight” gloves
Garmin Foretrex 401 wrist mounted GPS
32 ounce Nalgene Bottle: www.spiritussystems.com/spiri...
Small weapons cleaning kit
Cravat
Assortment of batteries for all electronics
550 Cord
Wild Things ¼ zip wind shirt with a hood
Sawyer Squeeze water filer with 64oz bladder
OTC pain medication
Aqua Tabs
Duke Cannon Cold Shower wipes
Ops-Core NFMI inner ear plugs
Multitool
Chem Light Bundle
Electrical Tape
FANNY Pack:
Assorted Breaching tools
Chemlights
Helmet:
MTEK Flux Helmet (Ballistic)
Camo netting
A7industries Raptor Goggles (custom strap)
Micro Flag: www.spiritussystems.com/micro...
IR Identifies
Core Survival Helstar 6
Unity Tactical SPARK (IR): www.spiritussystems.com/unity...
Ops-Core AMPS headset with MTEK Helmet adapters
Gas Mask compatible chin strap
DTNVS Night Vision Goggles
Wilcox G24 NVG Mount
Weapon:
12.5 Inch Noveske Crusader Barrel
Deadair Silencers Sandman S
Geissele Mk2 Rail (Modified)
Aero Precision Upper and Lower
Aimpoint T1
Geissele Charging Handle
A2 Pistol Grip (Modified)
Geissele SSA Trigger
Modlite PLH v2
BE Meyers MAWL-DA
Unity Tactical Hot Button
Geissele 1.93 Super Precision T1 Series mount
B5 Systems SOPMOD Stock
Law Folder
Recce
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0:00 Intro
0:51 LBE
16:57 The Why
20:43 Helmet
28:34 Fanny Sack Hybrid
30:13 Rifle
39:57 Outro
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[@SkyTrashActual]

Kinda refreshing seeing a hear 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.

[@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]

Garand thumb

[@Glrsteve]

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

[@deltaraider87]

ITS Tactical has some good vids

[@surrogatesound5902]

Agreed

[@justinm.791]

👍

[@Toastmanforpie]

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

[@patrike12]

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

[@adamholroyd8862]

Thanks! More to come.

[@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.

[@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

[@leelotungal819]

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

[@tperry101202]

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

[@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.

[@Wraith35]

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

[@atracin]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@MrWsample]

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

[@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 😂

[@jeroldkoon3659]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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😎🇺🇸🤙

[@zu_1455]

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

[@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!

[@libertysignlighting]

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

[@FlankerJackChannel]

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

[@mebibyte9347]

Wow, thanks a million for doing the transcriptions on this

[@vaper1986]

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

[@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

[@KyleHooten2]

Love these gear rundowns!

[@josholdham1033]

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

[@Raptormeatx]

I appreciate you showing us your kit

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@carlbecklehimer1898]

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

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks 👍

[@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!

[@appalachianbandit2528]

I love these shake downs.

[@JohnSmith-gp4bo]

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

[@Extingent1]

Love these videos! Hope to see more

[@wehrman8079]

Great kit!

[@USpatriot741776]

I've been looking forward to this.

[@CaptainMurphyTKoM]

Awesome! Now we need the plate carrier rundown!

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks. Much more on the way!

[@jasonbolin7025]

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

[@yepyep1013]

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

[@whiplash3kilo756]

Great work as always

[@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

[@bluedogguy]

Outstanding video. Really, really great.

[@SpiritusSystems]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Very Nice, thanks for sharing Adam Sir

[@p.hightower5383]

Nice, detailed explanations. Thank you.

[@mj23polairs]

Keep these videos coming good stuff

[@kalashniben9005]

I've been waiting for this

[@Nomadicfieldcraft]

knowledge is power, arm yourself. thanks Spiritus

[@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.

[@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!

[@aaronhartwig1984]

Good to see you bud, looking good

[@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.

[@FFLDealerNetwork]

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

[@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.

[@jeremy67A]

Damn, that's a perfect set up.

[@ludwigdrummer3206]

Amazingly helpful.

[@TacticoolTommy]

Amazing video. Thank you.

[@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!

[@refuztosay9454]

Great review.

[@saltuponwound4369]

Been very interested in a setup like this.

[@nookied3735]

Great information

[@patrickavondale8653]

Massive knowledge stimulus thank you

[@CitadelDefense1]

This is fantastic

[@downriver6434]

Great video, thank you!

[@vinysquirrel]

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

[@zethanzavakos7350]

Definitely a great video

[@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

[@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.

[@rdsanchez92]

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

[@johnnyb357]

Great video dude!

[@SpiritusSystems]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lumneva6812]

Awesome video, please make that prototype pouch!!!

[@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

[@Mathieu_CHRC]

Like that. Nice helmet, nice rifle.

[@sh0183]

Really enjoyed the video, Adam!! Great info and insight into this subject! Is Spiritus planning on producing this rig sometime in the future? Looks like a great system! Been evaluating some other chest rig options on the market, and I’d be really interested in this design, were you guys to make it. Otherwise, as I’m looking into more sustainment-based kit, do you know of any other systems similar to the rig you show in this video? Would love to build one out. Keep up the great work dude!

[@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.

[@Chris-rt7ph]

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

[@SpiritusSystems]

Hell yeah.

[@bona-fide-mtm]

More lbe videos need to come out for sure

[@appalachianbandit2528]

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

[@a97807]

Amazing vid! Thanks!

[@SpiritusSystems]

Glad you liked it!

[@wolffo999]

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

[@ajones2840]

Looking forward to those prototype pouches

[@Ksav_Cam]

Finally someone else likes belt kits.

[@hairless_monkey]

Nice watch bro

[@coltonmullins2274]

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

[@rythmicwarrior]

A windshirt is an underrated piece of kit.

[@richardschafer7858]

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

[@practicaltactics758]

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

[@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.

[@Grizzly_actual]

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

[@5five6x45]

NOW THAT IS KICK-ASS! GREAT INFO!

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thank you!

[@MobileAura]

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

[@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.

[@somglebob2789]

Would love to see a video for his rucksack

[@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

[@92TheAleksandar]

Great video, man can learn a lot from you guy's, gretings from Serbia..!!! 👍💪🤙😎

[@SpiritusSystems]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@roypaulcarter4654]

I like it good choices