Source 35L Patrol; The best tactical, mission sustainment pack I've used in combat.

[@josephcrook9921]

An experienced Green Beret Team Sergeant being called "a boot" is the most online gun forum thing, ever.

[@jonc4050]

Experience from a man who's been shot at, purely invaluable. We need more guys giving this info.

[@goldenphoenix88]

Yes, thanks, I have already watched that video. The question is, when you are required to take a 3 day pack, do you wear the pack over the top of the items that are on the back of your plate carrier (in the plate carrier video) ? In this video I can't see those items on the back of your plate carrier . Thanks😅

[@clmccomas]

I have a copy of the FAC and RECON tips that was published by MACV-SOG Project Delta. and a lot of the tips still hold up. Frags to the front of the LBE, Screening HC Smoke and CS grenades to the rear. Signalling smoke was carried external pockets on the ruck. along with a bandoleer of 5.56 in the old 20 rnd mags. Some teams had a claymore bag sewn on the top of the ruck with the claymore pre-rigged with a bag of CS powder taped to the front of the the mine and the detonation wire with the clacker attached daisy chained on the top.

[@nikolamanchev8003]

I came to Ukraine with a Helikontex pack, here I got an old US army assault pack through a volunteer organization, and after watching this vid, I bought myself a Source Patrol pack))). Anyone laughing at extra mags on the backpack hasn't ever crossed over the zero line, especially without the prospect of air support, simply because there isn't any. I always have three mags strapped on to the pack, as well as extra grenades for the GP25. As always , it was fun to watch, I learned something new and useful. Thank you, Jeff!

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Good luck over there!

[@ANukeWithLegs]

@nikolamanchev8003 yeah you are gonna get ripped apart by shelling anyway. See you on the snuff vid.

[@Drummerdude770]

3 mags on the back seems like a damn good idea to me! It’s been a while, but as I recall we were trained to hit the prone and drop ruck when taking contact, that puts 3 mags right where ya need them. Thanks gor another good video, keep them coming.

[@jonc4050]

The offset on the straps is a god send. I found out about that design through hunting packs. Night and day diffrence.

[@andreweshleman7359]

Jeff, I really appreciate you sharing all of your knowledge and experience. I look forward to when you put out new content. I'm just a humble part-time MP but I did base my personal plate carrier and war belt setup from your article in defense review. It was you that turned me on to ATS and when my joes ask me where to find good kit, I always point them in that direction.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thank you and I'm glad I can be of help.

[@constantgardener4517]

Thank you for the “applies to all” info. I’m not a badass, just a dude and your presentation is well tailored to those seeking GOOD, experience based advice!

[@charlesaferg]

Oh hey I bought one of these while living in Israel. Great pack. Only thing I wish it had was a frame system.

[@RT81775]

Videos like this are always appreciated. I got to say you introduced me to the ATS brand. I’ve bought plenty of stuff from them since and it hasn’t disappointed. I guess I gotta add Source to my list. 😁

[@leesonoutdoors]

Mags on the outside of your pack just makes sense to me😊

[@robertelmore3616]

The Tactical Tailor 35L pack is my go to. Just did it at JRTC. The strap geometry is what really sold me.

[@xusmico187]

Loved my old ALICE Large with 2 ALICE pockets and an aircraft first aid pouch rigger sewn every pack with the 70-80 flack the PASGT vest. Now my Tac Taylor MALISE is my long time work kit. 3 day is a myster rancy 3 day. now looking at the source

[@JanWalczuk]

Fantastic review. Now I know this backpack is a good choice. Thank you Sir. Best regards from Poland.

[@Mlopez_602]

I discovered the Source 1qt bladder from the SWAT Magazine article you mentioned it in.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Awesome

[@stargazerlaurent6780]

I used the Eagle/LBT 3 Day Assault pack for YEARS. Need a new one and this has me looking hard.

[@paul7754]

Jeff - when I saw this video review I thought it might be old. I came across your 'article' on the Source 35L a few years ago - yeah it's still out there with the pics from 'the Stan'! Loved seeing a full blown operator in the environment! I'm a bit of a 'collector' of mil-surp gear - not out of control 'open up my own store' big but I have a lot of gear. Anyway I was surfing the net back in 2016 and found a smokin' deal on a 35L backpack in Coyote from what I suspected was an 'off brand' dumping ground site. Price was so good I bought 3 of the packs and after a too casual of a review I bought 3 more at same price. It turns out these packs are 'identical' to the Source 35L pack you're showing in this video. The one difference is what you like so much about the Source pack - the shoulder straps are attached at the 'top' of the packs I bought - not offset lower like on the Source. When I ran across your article I grabbed one of the packs I bought and was amazed at the similarity - removable waist strap and all. First thought was Chinese 'knockoff' which they very well could be but they are made well. My other thought was maybe Source prototypes (unreleased - no tag or insignia) before they lowered the shoulder strap attachment points. I've loaded one up with 35+ pounds and have done some hiking with it and it's held up. Don't know if I'd go to war with it but certainly a good pack for the $35 I paid. Anyway after your review 'article' I wanted a real Source backpack and found one from an online retailer that sells 'real surplus' on occasion. The store was calling the Source 35L packs 'US military' surplus(?) Bought for $140 but it's in UCP - I can live with that as pack was in unused condition (still had tag). They still have the smaller Source 'commander pack' that just has a 3L water bladder pouch w/bladder and upper and lower pouches. I've read that Source makes the best water bladders in the world. Anyway I'm glad Source fixed you up - they don't give those things away! BTW - when I saw your mag pouches on the back of the Source pack while you were in 'the Stan' I thought 'what a great idea' and just assumed it was SOP for you guys! My source has the standard GI 3-mag 'placard' (yeah - UCP) attached and people comment positively all the time! Love your videos! Sorry for the 'page' but thought it was interesting!

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Thanks for sharing!

[@allanalopez1756]

Thank you for your service ❤❤❤

[@allanalopez1756]

Thank you for the reply

[@cyberpunkalphamale]

Old School Source fan here.

[@Hadouken5150]

I just ordered one of these packs. I’ve been running a mainly Camelbak motherlode as well as the Tactical Tailor 3 Day. My wife says I have too many packs. Hahaha. But this pack seems pretty promising.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

@Hadouken5150 You will like it alot more trust me.

[@infoscour]

Good video, informative of material that is less covered.

[@SuperiorAutocraft]

Great timing. I was just looking at pack options after setting up a new plate carrier. Thanks!

[@rodiculous9464]

I am civilian but when I do 2 gun matches I like to store the mags on the backpack Molle too. Makes it easy to swap out fresh ones into your belt rig between stages and minimize having to top them off

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

I do the same at matches!

[@andreybelkin6872]

Nice and simple 👍🔥

[@dylanputman3377]

Thanks for all the great info! Any reason you chose cayote rather than multicam or another camo for your packs? Also, were you issued any packs or were you required to buy your own?

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

At the time we still had some FDE gear issued so I just went with that.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

We were issued several packs, but none fit my needs, Il do full video on issued packs sometime.

[@goldenphoenix88]

Hi. Where is the radio, bladder and IFAK that you put on the back of your plate carrier being put when you are carrying a 3 day pack? Thanks

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Check out my video on my plate carrier

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Really like that backpack 🇮🇱great idea for extra mags. Thanks

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Right on

[@christianc1769]

I was wondering what your thoughts on the following matter might be (and if you could make a video on it). A lot of the footage from Ukraine has shown both sides using bright colored tape on their helmets and uniform to distinguish between friendlies and enemies (similar to the painting on some of the vehicles). If the US were to be engaged in a war with a near peer, do you think we would end up doing the same thing? The Chinese uniforms seem distinct enough from our uniforms that this might not be an issue, but a lot of the Russian uniforms are a little too similar for comfort, which makes me concerned that friendly fire could be an issue like it is in Ukraine. It's kind of a big shift from Afghanistan and the GWOT where now instead of trying to distinguish between civilians and combatants, we're trying to distinguish between friendlies and enemies that might look very similar.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

I see it as a very practical solution. Id hate to be confused for the enemy at a distance. Worse would not being able to tell enemy from teammates.

[@6string42]

I got excited for a minute thinking 35L was a nod to my MOS lol

[@WILD__MANN]

I have a Tactical Taylor assault pack that's at least 15 years old. Absolutely no competition with any other gear I've had. Sucker can hold almost 80lbs of ammo and batteries no problem. Still has my unit logo embroidered on the inside too.

[@jed6rar]

As well as OD straps, I reckon a system to carry a helmet like most day bags these day would be a good improvement aswell

[@clmccomas]

Jeff, great video. Any opinions on the Mystery Ranch assault bags?

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

I will be mentioning them in next pack video, in about a month.

[@clmccomas]

@@ModernTacticalShooting Great! Looking forward to it. I bought a Dana Designs TerraPlane, back in the mid 90's when Dana Gleason was still running the company. Extremely well made and it was so comfortable under load, it was easy to overpack it.

[@eliasbonilla8087]

Thank you great info

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Very welcome

[@flyoverkid55]

As always, solid input from a F.A.G. [ former action guy ]. As an armed citizen with no supply train or air drop, I like getting information from guys that planned and executed multi day missions.

[@rodiculous9464]

Uhhhhh that's a rather unfortunate acronym

[@flyoverkid55]

@@rodiculous9464 I first heard it used by other retired Special Forces personnel a few years ago.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

​@rodiculous9464 it's in my Instagram description

[@user-dw6so4vf7u]

That mag pouch looks like it cleaned house at its medboard.

[@pyeitme508]

Yep a great backpack 🎒😁 sir

[@MEGR7]

Lemme guess, u were called a boot on Arfcom. That or Ak files.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

M4carbine

[@possumpatrol45]

Yeah, this pack is cool, but what about my dinosaur fanny pack?

[@WILD__MANN]

What about a TMNT fanny pack?

[@charlesmullins3238]

Person needs to make a carrier in front and pack with armor area on back

[@pyeitme508]

Maybe socks 🧦 used by u Green Beret dudes in the future? BTW did u use duct tape for other uses such as temporarily DIY medical tool like what happened in the Vietnam War?

[@Hadouken5150]

I would say boots and sock.

[@pyeitme508]

@@Hadouken5150 also works 😂

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

No need for tape as field expedient dressings, plenty of Ifak items always on hand.

[@pyeitme508]

@@ModernTacticalShooting Yeah WAY better choice too!

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Socks..im pretty basic I wore ankle high generics from Sam's club!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Nice pack Jeff! Civilians calling you a "boot" is laughable!

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Im sure it was a former or active military

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

@@ModernTacticalShooting That's even worse!

[@TwinCastleBricks]

Great video 👍🏻😊 I’m sorry to say it but your PC are riding a little low on your back and a little high in the front - so that is in need of a little ajustements 😊

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

Nope plate protects heart lungs

[@pyeitme508]

Would u be fine if u can give me some advice with a fanfic about a seasoned Green Beret operator sent to another world/planet/dimension away from Earth 🌎🌍? Cause ya experience is gold🪙.

[@spinny2593]

Just a comment for the algorithm lol.

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

Algorithm.

[@mertmcguire]

Comments

[@ellerybice3787]

Sleeping on the ground is no good? You are still walking on that ground's surface, be thankful, you may in the end, be up under that very ground. Your food grows in that dirt that you trample under your feet. Dirty dirty ground everywhere, thank God. Now take a nap upon that dirty rocky Earth of a blessing.

[@ModernTacticalShooting]

I'm not under the ground yet, despite insurgents best efforts!