Survival Belt Rig with 7L Combat Backpack and ALICE Gear

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for watching! Checkout the 7L combat backpack here: russiancoldcamo.com/products/russian-army-combat-backpack-7l-emr?_pos=1&_sid=02f8c733b&_ss=r

[@danalim9670]

BK9♥️🇺🇸

[@jchambers1191]

I've always been a fan of the buttpack on a pistol belt with a harness for carrying the basics. For me, I feel I can travel longer and be less fatigued. Partnered with a small backpack like you have here, it's an unbeatable combination. I like the way you set yours up, as you have plenty of space left to use for your specific travel plans. Love your channel, sub'd.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Jeff. Appreciate it. It’s definitely a solid way to run. Have a good one.

[@alanrice39]

I like the idea of a belt kit, I have all the gear to put one together, I have come full circle. Back in the day military surplus gear is what I used, and still today love to use it

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! I think you should put one together. Definitely a nice change of pace, and perfect for warm weather.

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

The bags look small but there are much more items inside than I expected. Awesome.😀👍👍

[@tramontane3239]

The center of the body is the crotch, the largest heaviest bone is the hip bone, the largest joint in the body is the greater trochanter on the hip bone. Nature favored center weightedness in its design of the human anatomy, and that all anatomy is designed by one force: gravity. A diver in the water weights himself at center. The waist strap on a pack is designed to bring weight back from shoulders to center. This alice system keeps it center.

[@0bserver416]

Great vid. I've just got Viking war wide belt and currently setting it up. Nice to get some ideas from your video.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cool belt kit, must admit, I've been thinking of doing something similar with UK issue gear, really liking the videos, good health and safe travels, cheers craig

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Craig! Its been a few weeks with it and still enjoying it. Good luck with your belt. Cheers and all the best Jess

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Any updates Pagan? Ah, I see you're just down the road a piece from me 👍

[@paganoutdoors3193]

@@OldNavajoTricks I'm playing around with 2 different rigs at present, once I've sorted, I'll be doing a video, hopefully be good..

[@monoXcide01]

THANK YOU! You have to be the ONLY person here on KZbin that shows an LC2 pistol belt setup for camping AND the contents of the setup! Liked and subbed!

[@amirbenyettou1477]

I really like the way you explain that you make it so easy 👊🇩🇿🇩🇿👏

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! I appreciate it. 👊

[@BKSTW2013]

This is an excellent video. I was trying to figure out how I can carry a survival rig for hiking and a separate pack for overnighters. I want to be able to set up a basecamp then go explore without leaving my survival rig behind! You made it all come together! Appreciated! Keep it coming!

[@ulperformance4087]

Excellent bio-mechanical solution separating out gear in your backpack and placing a portion of it on your belt/hips. Why, your spine is the center of your torso rotation and prime torso structure. Your hips and torso rotate during walking/running - your primary function for efficient motion. For this to work effectively, you need a backpack that needs to be above ones hips. In my opinion, the Survival Belt Rig shown only suffers using shoulder straps. The straps possibly limit freedom of torso rotation. If the backpack holds about 20 pounds of gear and the belt rig supports the balance of gear without the shoulder straps for the belt rig, that would be best in my opinion.

[@danalim9670]

Thank You, you've got a great rig there👍I've just been tacking surplus molle pouches onto an old USMC FLC assault vest. Still cheaper than a commercial battle belt and harness🇺🇸

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, I like what you did with your survival belt rig. Stay safe out there. 😊

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks, you too!

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

Wilderness, rural, suburbs, and urban settings all have slightly different needs/Equipment and 3 line kits. Battle belts/Chest rigs/LBE/Assault packs. 72hr packs/Rucks etc.

[@alanrice39]

I like the butt pack, I just usually like to carry a lighter load, not as sturdy as I was in my younger days. Alan R.

[@richardschafer7858]

Nice setup. Personally, I always preferred the H harness to the Y harness. I was recon with the 82nd a few decades ago. We would personalize our LBE setup. If armor is not needed, it's still the best gear one can use. Comfortable, cool and can carry a decent load.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. It really is a great way to carry, as everything is right there. I recently switched to an H style, and like it much better.

[@ApocGuy]

my fav was SDF type 83, but sadly it was stolen from me few years ago, now im making custom rig.helikon tex foxtrot Mk2 paired with helikon tex numbat chest rig works damn fine in warmer parts of the year for me. can still carry small, 20ish liter backpack over both :d .

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍 .. Old School still works.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes indeed. Thanks Tommy

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@EnduranceRoom 👍

[@davidleonard1813]

Interesting. I see one thing few do. Your plash palaka. Several companies make a really light pouch to slip to the top of a harness for a poncho or tarp. Leaves room for a light fleece in your butt pack. Tbh it's a pretty basic thing. If you made it with a few buckles to close it you could sew one by hand out of some old trousers easily too or on a sewing machine out of old clothing recycle a zippper. If you made one you can put a small external pouch on for tent pegs and lines too

[@hangtough503]

awesome video watching again two years later. how time flies hermano🤙

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@hangtough503 Thanks brother. Yes indeed, it moves. Cheers

[@journeyman7189]

Nice setup Jess. One of the main things I like about a belt rig as apposed to a chest rig is the belt rig is just much cooler to wear. Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

Coolness always helps!

[@KT_survival]

Thanks a lot for the video. There is no school like old school. I love old gear, build to last not like today's plastic fantastic. Stay safe Jess!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother! Old school just plain rocks. Its got the character. Have a good one!

[@jamespunch8049]

The fold up water bottles are great, you are the only person I have seen using them.

[@jeremy67A]

One instructor said, open up the belt all the way so you can fit more stuff on it. If that floats your boat.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Just a point on why the military has three lines of gear; it's not so much to prevent having all your eggs in one basket, it's to allow you to do your job effectively. Your fighting order is for just that; fighting, so it needs to be kept to the essentials - ammo, water, comms, med kit and survival gear. Your rucksack could weigh up to a hundred pounds, no one is going to be able to move at speed carrying that.

[@Hamm3rstr1k3]

I've been considering this so I can spread gear out between a pack, belt rig, and haversack. Very cool man, love it

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Great way to carry.

[@supertroopersmith5532]

Thank you for the insite.

[@249sawgnr4]

Seeing the y rig brings back memories of the 80's era Army. Your rig was/looks better than ours though

[@garenkarapetian709]

My level-2 rig is very similar to yours, with some minor differences cause it's more of 24-48h kit. I too prefer butt-packs as one can fit all sorts of useful gear while remaining without Level3 bergen, and remain lightweight and ergonomic. Butt-pack will typically contain a poncho (which is also the shelter is my sleep system), a compressed woobie (Snugpack jungle blanket), contractor bag, mylar, Kochanski scarf, socks, cordage, bungee, Laplander saw, 50g baby-powder, wet-towels. My DIY ultra-light ultra-warm sleep-pad rests on top of the butt-pack, which also flips down and doubles as a sit-pad. Similar to your rig, I have only 1 pouch dedicated to water, but I carry a 2L canteen (+ filtering & purification). Then there's the pouch with crusader cup, brew kit, 24-48h rations and fire kit. Knife and Admin pouch on the right. On the left: Extra storage pouch like yours, with a Dump pouch unfolding underneath, Med kit. Radio and navigation on the yoke. Overall, I find that with such light setup I'm able to cover a lot more ground in 48h-72h, be more active and less tired, without much noticeable constraint to well-being. A small piece of advice for your setup: you might want to invest in hip padding to prevent shaffing during long marches. That's the first upgrade that most British soldiers do to the issued kit.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for this. I appreciate the details and tip. Your setup sounds very well thought out and capable. If I might ask, how do you implement the survival scarf, as a bivvy? I have been thinking about making one.

[@TheScoundrel70]

Hey Jess, very nice setup! Next time you are perusing the infernal-net, look up a South African SADF Pattern '83 Battle Jacket. The interesting thing to me is it was designed by sports and outdoor companies, and I think it certainly shows. It may have some appeal to you, particularly the way it distributes the load so well. It also doesn't look overly tacti-cool which has some advantages and appeal to me. Kommando Store has originals, plus a very comprehensive write-up on the history and features. There are plenty of reproductions to be found, but I lucked out and got an original, and find the build to be much better than the copies, which are still decent in their own right. It's the middle piece of kit between the chest rig, and "Grootsack" or Greatsack which is in it's own right an impressive frame pack. So as you mentioned in the video, part of a modular, overall system.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Sean! Very cool. I haven’t heard of it before, but will definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation and info!

[@davidpalmer9091]

Smart set up! Thanks for the video!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Jess hope all is well for you too ! Solid set up ! I like it !

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Kris! Appreciate it!

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Awesome! Love seeing you revisit stuff like this, reviewing gear etc. Great video

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother! I got rolling, pulling the gear out, and was like “Oh... yeah!” Cheers

[@frh-freerangehuman]

@@EnduranceRoom that’s awesome :)

[@johnburgin7478]

Looks like you had the 10 c’s and then some stuffed in there . Nice bag and price , especially with the discount they’re offering. You’re going to have to start releasing your videos at 5:30 central standard time when I’m home from work 🙂. Fine presentation. Hope you and your better half are doing well

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother! It is a pretty slick setup. Definitely nice for a change. We are doing good. Hope you and yours are too. Cheers

[@mywrkout1]

Great set up Jess!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Martin!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Nice rig Jess. I have a similar one with all ALICE gear and buttpack. Well thought out. I've been meaning to use it with my medium ALICE pack to distribute the gear and have more room in the pack. 👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Jeff! I like it. Definitely helps shift the weight around off the neck and keeps everything handy.

[@papermind4010]

Can you run an Alice pack with this set up and still utilize that buttpack area on the LBE?

[@pacediver2594]

Can’t go wrong with military surplus,web gear is very comfortable nice setup

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes indeed! Thanks

[@themodernminuteman2557]

Nice review and explanation of that layout! Well thought out kit! I can see you doing alot with it! I'm finishing up a similar setup for a hunting/woods bumming kit! You've given me an idea or two! Keep up thw good work Jess!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks brother! Appreciate it. I really dig it. Its been nice for a change up in this warm weather.

[@herbsmith6871]

Cool kit Jess, love the ALICE gear 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Herb! Me too, ALICE rocks

[@prospero6337]

Great stuff...I always like to see the items and philosophy of kit assembly. You have it covered with limited items fully capable and highly mobile. I like sustainment pouches just for the reason that they can hold extra gear that makes a difference and space in you pack, or just a bunch more fooooood.

[@ArmstrongSurvival]

I like the setup. Thanks for sharing.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Its pretty nice for warm weather

[@noshame7472]

Cool load out. I've got an old US Army load bearing belt rig in ACU pattern and have not used it. But you have inspired me to give it ago as I've been having issue with getting my head around it. Plus when I wear it I'm not use to everything being centralized around me which does seem to give of a weight difference as in distribution. Please keep making the how to mix and match videos about gear and just on the side I love your Russian gear.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Drew. The ACU stuff is pretty good. It can be dyed with black, green or brown with RIT fabric dye. Comes out pretty cool.

[@kevinedward1234]

Jess, great video and info!!!!!!!!!!! That knife should be labeled BFK 9 lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davef5916]

Thanks for sharing dude!

[@EnduranceRoom]

🤝

[@THEBLACKANARCHIST]

Almost there buddy on your way to 10,000 subs

[@daviddunn3527]

Hello! I just found your channel. Nice set-up👍👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@skschmidt1376]

Good system. I am inspired to do the same. Thanks Brother!

[@ppspsd]

Solid rig!!! Big fan of LBE!!!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! Belt kit rules.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good kit I have a similar system setup with Helikon-Tex pouches, a HSGI battle belt and LBE shoulder straps. A Blackhawk MOLLE vest also makes a great kit

[@fathernomad]

Also, having a low profile pack makes it easier for walking under trees and bush.

[@bigoz7]

Cool vid thanks for sharing!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@missy183]

Awesome backpack!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@byronaspapadimitriou1094]

really awesome video...i was trying to figure out how to make a survival belt rig like that...

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. It is a good way to carry essentials and lets you break up the load with your main pack.

[@jimf1964]

Nice. The Canadian set up from the 70-80’s was similar, though with pretty lousy closures. I tried to build a set up, but a lot of it was stored poorly and was kinda smelly. Not too great for hunting

[@abobader4283]

very nice collections!

[@juliansontheimer6635]

Really cool setup i Like it

[@smokeycanopy]

Nice set up.

[@jameshayden5053]

Man That's Nice.

[@user-wu7rf6kl6j]

Great stuff

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@Jim-qj1uf]

great job! thank you.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Need to toss some snacks in there. I have used the Canadian 82 pattern webbing in much the same way although lately I haven't touched it. This makes me think that maybe I should repack that old kit.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! I haven’t come across any Canadian gear yet. Snacks are a good call. We got a bunch of almond butter in individual serving packets that I have stashed in my ruck for snacks and bait.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@EnduranceRoom does almond butter work better than peanut butter for squirrels and rat traps? I would imagine your tree squirrels are larger than the reds I have here but the various rat traps I have used in the past work awesome with a bit of peanut butter for reds.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@turtlewolfpack6061 I am not sure which is better. Hard to beat PB for the tree rats. We mostly have little reds here. They have been gone for 4 months and are just starting to make their way back into the cabin. Need to trim some trees.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@EnduranceRoom if they are coming in now, set your traps! I have personally seen the mass destruction they can do in a short time! Then maybe some squirrel cooking videos? They usually taste terrible but can be made edible for sure.

[@brnrecluse2946]

Great video.

[@ourtechwriter]

my plans exactly!

[@couchcamperTM]

That Buttpack is awesome, I was thinking of buying one for years, I just don't, because my old ALICE style pack is good enough, it just doesn't wanna break^^

[@EnduranceRoom]

ALICE is definitely not broke.

[@danmal333]

respect👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you my friend.

[@jessierobbins6308]

I'm starting to think that I need to do something like this for health reasons. Good video

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks. It’s a great way to spend time and definitely improves health and fitness, mentally and physically. At least it has for me. I got into hiking carrying minimal kit like this in a haversack and then got into kettlebells, which are really great. It is a portable gym with a handle. Couple movements with them like swings, presses and squats, and you have a full body strength and conditioning tool. It doesn’t take very long to get results with relatively a small amount of time invested each week. I made a bunch of fitness videos under a playlist on my channel showing some of the tools I use and different lifts with them.

[@UnSengorX]

My single critic is that the belt without padding WILL cause rashes overtime and if in true use

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks. I know what you mean though. I would say it depends on clothing and weight of load. I have another belt with padding, and my preference between the two is a toss up.

[@danielbowman7226]

I also went the Alice belt kit way. It is cheap and functional. Especially for shooting range. I can carry around mags, medkit and water no struggle and no sweating like with the chest rig. My only concern is if the shoulder straps won't make mess under my main backpack if I go innawoods ????

[@EnduranceRoom]

Checkout ALICE. The web gear is designed to wear under your main pack. Works great 👍

[@rolandhillmann7475]

Do you know Helikon tex bushcraft line? Great Gear also.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! Yeah, I don’t have any, but it does look solid.

[@ArcticGator]

i have a fox recon buttpack that i want to set up like this, i have an old H harness but i hate the straps, i really want something thinner and narrower, the H harness almost leaves me feeling like im wearing a life jacket lol

[@EnduranceRoom]

Gotta find what works for you. A lot of people seem to like the H rigs. (I haven’t used any so far.) The ALICE Y suspenders are pretty common and nice price em.

[@davidcann6021]

If you get the right belt and bag, the bag can rest on the belt kit. The British army Osprey works well for this.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes indeed! I haven’t used any British gear yet, but have heard a lot of good reports.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Active military is survive, fight, live. The rest of us it's survive, thrive, live :-D

[@borntoolate1282]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you!

[@hangtough503]

The Olympics end on 02/20. That may be an important date if a power play is on the books🤔 Monitoring developments as this unfolds. Bad situation.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks for the heads up brother. Sure does look like something is close. Their story is falling apart and it’s starting to blow back.

[@hangtough503]

@@EnduranceRoom it’s ugly. Will not be good if there is war…but that’s why we train Bushcraft. Us in woods is like a passion. Civilians in woods is disaster. D😎🇺🇸

[@papermind4010]

How stable is the molle mounting? Have you experimented with ways to attach the molle pouches more solidly?

[@EnduranceRoom]

It’s fine. I have used both the old ALICE clips and the newer MALICE clips, both work. If you are mounting to molle, between the two, the MALICE clips are probably a little better.

[@Nobody32990]

The water bottle bag is from Pathfinder School?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes it is. Nice bag

[@rjae5641]

I like your setup!I have the old Alice belt, butt pack, and a couple other of those same kits... you have shared the silution! I will use the small savotta pack for the remaining Cs. What are your radio details? I'm thinking Boafeng ham radio...?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Ron! We have a pair of “30mile” radios that are good for a mile or two around the cabin. Boafeng would be great though.

[@soap5393]

So how is it wearing the rucksack on top of the y suspender harness? Could you talk about / demo that? I haven't found a comfortable way to wear a rucksack over y suspenders yet. Thx!

[@EnduranceRoom]

I don’t mind the Y harness with my ruck, but shortly after making this, I updated to a British style 6 point yoke. They run about $20 and are a really nice option. I mated it to an ALICE belt using paracord. Tied small loops onto the belt using necklace knots to run the webbing through of the British harness.

[@soap5393]

@@EnduranceRoom For me the ruck shoulder straps seem to constantly fight with the y-harness shoulder straps - pushing down on them as if telling them to get out of the way or something. I've wondered if wider or more cushioned ruck harness straps would help - or if I'm wearing the ruck wrong.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@soap5393 What ruck are you using? For me, I run the ruck high on shoulders and tight, so it sits up above/on top of the belt rig.

[@tekoaprice5657]

What is the back pack that you had on top of all of this?? Sweet setup bte

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks! It is called a Bober backpack. Holds 20L gear. Sort of a small patrol style pack.

[@recon0x7f16]

Nice

[@paulevans-u2o]

great setup have you seen the the new savotta belt rig i know your a big fan of there gear so im assuming you have .whats your take on it and would you recommend .

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks. Yes, the ASKARE is awesome. Highly recommend. I have a review video on it from a couple months ago, as well as showing it combined with the HATKA (Lighweight Modular Scout Kit video). It also works tremendously well with the new KAHAKKA backpacks.

[@paulevans-u2o]

@@EnduranceRoom thanks that sounds like a great bit of kit thanks for sharing i will check that out

[@Dharien]

Late to the party, but I'm curious how does the rig carry with backpack or rucksack? I have been considering similar setup with my Savotta Jääkäri L, ditching the waist belt of the rucksack and using a belt rig. But I have been wondering which is better to carry long distances: Rucksack + Belt rig VS. Rucksack with waist belt?

[@EnduranceRoom]

It works well. I have a Jääkäri L review video showing just that, running the pack with a belt rig underneath it and go through the belt rig. To be honest, I ran it for awhile and then went back to running the jääkäri with the waist belt. The carrying system on the L is excellent as is, plus there is enough room in the pack to stash belt rig or smaller bag with essentials. It’s worth testing out and seeing what works for you though.

[@larrylacalandra7153]

How’s the Adirondacks? Been to the Ohio pub lately?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Going well. Ready for winter. (Got used to the cold.) Its been a month or so since we were there.

[@gijr2003]

Cooking / heating water? Meals / snacks?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Steel water bottle and steel nesting cup for water and food. There is space in bag for food.

[@Grizzly907LA]

I'm trying to build a similar system. I have the same buttpack.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Very cool! I put it on a padded hip belt with MOLLE on it that velcros over top of the ALICE belt. Have the buttpack on the molle helps it carry.

[@Grizzly907LA]

@@EnduranceRoom I have a condor padded battle belt, as well.

[@scottdavenport4901]

Is there a way to incorporate this concept using a medium ALICE pack with frame? Trying to see if there is something with a frame that might work. I’m a bit older and looking for that back support. Thanks!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes, it works well with ALICE, with or without a frame. The belt kit acts like a hip belt and supports the pack from underneath.

[@scottdavenport4901]

Thanks!!

[@noshame7472]

Hi Sorry, I got one more question with this type of system. I got a little while ago a 3 day assault pack US Army and the stiffner in it broke so I had to remove it. Could you recommend a replacement that would not cost heaps? Its so it will go with my load bearing belt?

[@EnduranceRoom]

No problem. The 3 day pack should work fine with the belt. Might be large enough to hold your gear and store the belt, then be able to use the belt around camp. I am not sure about the stiffener, but if you pack the bag well, you shouldn’t need it.

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

:)

[@chadliggett286]

Brother Awesome gear! What the name of compass that Badass? Best Regards and Keep Safe!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Brother. Its called an Adrianov compass. Have a good one.

[@chadliggett286]

@@EnduranceRoom Thank you for responding back to me Brother! Was Looking at Suunto M9 compass find Mines think alike!

[@saraventura1333]

Do you have links to your bag??? So we can get it also

[@EnduranceRoom]

Check ebay for it. Most of the surplus has dried up since the war.

[@wasquea2710]

Where did you get the bottle bag

[@EnduranceRoom]

Pathfinder

[@mohamadqais392]

Well.. this system needs balancing and is very annoying despite its usefulness for emergencies or for a walk for hours If you are carrying a backpack with a capacity of 25 liters or more, you will not need this system unless you are going to camp in the wilderness and set out from this camp with tours in the wilderness. Carry this system with you for ncies such as a sudden storm or a lost way back to the camp or for any other reason.Sorry if some of the words are not understandable because I use Google Translate.

[@surlycyclingrag3347]

I am surprised that the Russian gear seems to have that little extra whistle giving a better edge. Does are government know about this?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Its rock solid woods gear from an American company...

[@EdwardVanNatta]

I am looking for about your products place lace me a massage. when I post this,I am looking for more information on this. Looking for more things in a bag or can find one bag

[@EnduranceRoom]

What is up?

[@johncrouch8988]

And not a mark on that knife!🤷‍♂️

[@EnduranceRoom]

It was new. 👍