Tactical Gear Setup with Army Ranger Dave Steinbach

In this video, Army Ranger Dave Steinbach (@stonybrook73) talks about his battle belt and plate carrier setups, and why he arranges everything the way he does.
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[@m1a1abrams3]

finally. i can look like a ranger while im getting groceries

[@gansior4744]

You are here as well?

[@thatoneamericanguy300]

Haha I was just looking to get an idea of a proper plate carrier set up for my security job

[@thatoneamericanguy300]

@@RottenSkull well I guess I'm ready to patrol the empty parking lot from 8to 6am

[@luphas117]

@@thatoneamericanguy300 nice hows the job going

[@amkrause2004]

Heck yeah

[@Ferrari_M5]

Always appreciate the down to earth no nonsense aspect and explanations from the Tactical Hyve guys!!!

[@TacticalHyve]

Thanks!

[@jonnythedemon]

Dude is a UNIT. Absolute inspiration.

[@KN-cool]

He must follow the 9 ancestral tenets 🤣🤣🤣

[@Cynthia_Blackraven_666]

@@KN-cool Is that why his skin is red ?

[@swegmastur614]

dudes built like a brick shithouse

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

​@@Cynthia_Blackraven_666 mostly the steroids

[@Dope_One]

It looks like it might be a little warm outside hence why he’s sweating and skin is red

[@michaeleidson9210]

Have learned so much from you Dave! Thanks for the endorsement of the CamelBak ArmorBak! That's the one I use on my kit. Respectfully --Michael Eidson 1st Cav Division ...inventor CamelBak.

[@Mark-rc5md]

Wow I looked it up and you actually invented it, thank you for your contribution to my hydration 😂

[@richarde735]

you’re still doing cool guy stuff by educating the rest of us!

[@mikeyob4271]

Amen friend.

[@BuckFoeJiden]

A wise man once told me that those who no longer do must teach.

[@normwilson117]

Paint can opener..wish I tried that years earlier; brilliant; grateful for the experience-driven perspective

[@madhatter9861]

That paint can opener is new. That's a clever concept I hadn't considered before.

[@shadypark78]

The paint can opener is ingenious. I spent years in the Infantry, and a few as a painter. I never even heard of such a thing.

[@alexashworth3119]

Good tip for your hydration bladder: Blow into it like a balloon before next use. If your out of breath it will pressurize the water and it will flow for ya. No suckage hardly needed. All the years Ive used them I never knew till I seen a SEAL do it. Great content gentlemen 👍

[@josholdham1033]

Always learn stuff when I watch these. Seems like a humble dude who's a forever student

[@czillingb]

The most meaningful explanation after 10 other videos, thank you. You can see the experience...

[@flyphantom]

Definitely going to grab a paint can opener next time I see one. Love watching these videos. Not for the kit setup in it's entirety, but for the little things like that.

[@EricW.-mf8bc]

Lots of golden nuggets here. The drag handle/belt combo is genius.

[@SaundersE5]

Dave, your cool guy days will never end. Sua Sponte!

[@spamnelsonhere]

Paint can opener tip is awesome!

[@sarahshowalter9539]

I'm reminded of my Uncles"Carpentry" tool belt when I watch this. And his and yours are both used for hammering" Nails"......thanks!

[@roybuendia3522]

You guys should totally do a video on that paint can opener! I think it’s an underrated part of this video.

[@Stan_Rich]

Good vid Dave. One of the best I’ve seen. Paint can-opener is a sweet add for me.

[@qcc5]

I immediately went out to my shop and got of couple of paint can openers. Awesome idea. Some have a bottle opener on the other end.

[@azmaddog6]

Great info! Always interesting to see how different gear is set up!

[@clarkrichards1907]

When I run a ballistic shield I run a main pistol and a backup pistol. Same mags for each. 6 factory extended pistol mags, but I'm not packing a carbine. I have never used 6 mags before. I am glad they are there though.

[@patobrien7009]

My grandson just joined the second battalion, 75th rangers after completing RASP and jump school. Very interesting to see what all he will be carrying.

[@paulbrown3466]

Never been in the military but I carry my rifle mag like you showed, just felt right

[@daconqueror101]

Damn rubbers always getting in the way of full flow into the mouth

[@SaundersE5]

Stop it!😂

[@lincolnpascual]

I always use the beer can grip on belt mags... not because I thought it was superior, but because my rotator cuff is fucked and I'm no longer flexible enough to get my hand high enough for solid purchase the other way. I also run 2-3 pistol mags on my belt, mainly because of the line theory. I keep 70-80% of my primary load on my PC, 70-80% of secondary load on my belt, split the difference f both across all 3 lines. So it ends up being 3 or 4 primaries and 1-2 secondary on the PC, 2-3 secondary and 1 primary on the belt, 2-4 (or more if needed) primary and secondary in my 3rd line. Main fighting knife on belt, along with multitool and bleeder kit (plus a small boo boo pouch with some bandaids and a credit card wrapped in duct tape... it's more useful than you'd think, and weighs next to nothing). Also carry a 1 qt canteen on the belt, because water is life and a camelback can rupture. I still carry the camelback, but it's a standalone I can pull off like a backpack (which it also doubles as when I need to go lighter, since there is enough room in there for a 3lt bladder and about 2 broken down MREs, a few energy bars, 3 pairs of socks, and the various mags for my weapons). Mission critical gear goes on the PC, along with the main IFAK and an admin pouch for random shit. I have a red/white headlamp mounted to the front of the PC on the chest area, while still having enough room for a phone pouch front and center. Everything else is staged in the 3rd line pack. It sounds like a lot, but without the 3rd line I've got the first and second line down to about 18-25 lbs fully loaded. Materials matter, and hypalon is a fucking godsend. Using gear that incorporates that material (as well as the codura laminates) drops weight by 5-10 lbs altogether. My 3rd line pack weighs between 50 and 70 lbs, depending on what needs to be done. Oh, and there are about 10 tourniquets (7 CATs, 3 SWAT-Ts) staged throughout my kit, 1 CAT for each limb, plus 3 extra of the CATS and SWAT-Ts for the IFAKs just in case someone else needs them. The SWAT-Ts double as effective pressure bandages if you run out... they don't necessarily need to be used as tourniquets. Plus they're very compact compared to the CATs, even though the CATs work better (which is why there are more of them). Oh, and booze and dip, because fuck you LOL

[@luisarteaga6074]

Dope💯 Stoked to see the Videos back🤟🏽😎

[@spencercupit]

This is good advice and appropriated. Dont do cool guy stuff but still in the reserves and Im always trying to improve my gear to work better despite limited time and training. Thanks.

[@braaten007]

Basically the same way I have mine, just need to find a good single pistol mag pouch for the plate carrier. Thanks for the run down!

[@TheBbgunfire]

Esstac kiwis

[@luisarteaga6074]

Rifle Setup Video would be Awesome💯

[@arvidwahl6618]

True!

[@RoughHouse71]

Thanks Dave, exactly what I expect from the Hyve. Professional perspective from a nice guy.

[@scottmelanson1915]

Thanks for the run down and great info efficiently presented. Like the paint can opener, brilliant and a bottle opener to boot.

[@davidbrown9934]

Great information take anything I can get, I'm old school USMC grunt and it is always cool to see new ideals.

[@omikronairsoft6037]

God bless You man

[@northwards2218]

Great review of his kit. Very interested in the paint can tool specifics/utilization. Thank you for your service

[@TheHammerOfRogues]

Holy shit! That paint opener is awesome! I've never seen that before, gonna add one to my kit!

[@soothingmeow22]

A million and 1 ways to set up your kit what works for one guy may not for another but that drag handle idea is slick and I'll do that to my kit, I'll probably wrap red tape on the drag part so doc and my buddies can easily see what to grab

[@steelpenny7056]

I like the paint can opener tool idea, hope you don't mined if I use it. God Bless...

[@onpsxmember]

You can't! That's cultural appropriation of painters.^^ I didn't know there was a dedicated paint can opener. Nice. The usable drag loop & watersupply setup was quite helpful too.

[@dstonebrook1993]

Not at all my man. Run with it. Someone else showed me as well.

[@coltonriley4066]

I like your style. Straight to the point.

[@dstonebrook1993]

Thanks Colton.

[@garyedwards1590]

Good Info ! Glad your on our side, Lead The Way !

[@russianwarriar]

I love the Can Opener Idea. Might adopt

[@pippimax86]

I like the attitude, I like the gear, and I like the content. Great helpful video.

[@TacticalHyve]

Thanks for watching!

[@aidandodge466]

Great explanations! Love the logic my dude

[@jeffccr3620]

Best setup I've seen yet. Thanks

[@problmch1ld]

so I don't YARD SALE all my kit across the range, love that one

[@GreedeeVids]

Semper Fi, great tip on the paint can opener. Adding it to my kit tonight! I always break out my knife during stuck rounds and try. However, this makes waaay more sense.

[@lincolnpascual]

If you tie a piece of shock cord to it and tie it to your PC, it's always there when you need it, and you don't have to waste time stuffing it back in during a firefight. just let it hang.

[@harryksmith7463]

Right on brother, very nice to see how you set up your gear. Thanks

[@MƏNTAŁ]

Thank you for the detailed kit build video!

[@LegendExpressProject]

Great video! Bring this guy on more often!

[@joalvarez6252]

Awesome set up chief! 💯 tacticool and professional! Dirty Al approves!

[@ryanwelch25]

I'm the same way with the bite valve. just keep in mind i have bumped that on/off valve before and leaked out water so I do keep it on now. But honestly if its secured and the tension on it is not easily manipulated on and off then great.

[@carrowxhex6891]

That’s how I arrange my purse aka my whole-hella-crazy bag. Paint can opener is a good tip.

[@TheAstros5]

I recommend that you make a video about tie-downs, or going over your favorite knots for securing your equipment.

[@kenponinja1877]

Paint Can Lanyard to clear malfunctions = Pro Move. Making that today

[@dusbus2384]

You should carry some sun screen in one of those GP pouches that face is burnt! Great content

[@blehbleh222]

This dude carries 4 guns, 2 of which have tattoo camo 😱

[@dstonebrook1993]

😂😂😂

[@mikerobinson6606]

Thanks Dave!

[@JoseOcasio-k5d]

Awesome, effective and simple

[@ChevTecGroup]

If you go by the standard "nip distance" measurement for plate size, this guy needs a few sizes up

[@jacobpuakea7651]

Glad I'm not the only one running paint can openers lol

[@mikeyob4271]

Thank you for your service, an GOOD information. Best regards friend.

[@rveubank]

Great insight on a belt and plate carrier set up with real life reasoning

[@bigguy1403]

Wow bro awesome video very informative sent it to a bunch of friends..

[@viktorsgutakovskis4257]

Nice!! Specially about carbine on the back, some of my tactical mego-fan dudes even did not know about it..

[@brooney6]

Great video Dave!

[@marcoglara2012]

Thanks for sharing your setup.

[@ahole5407]

Short and simple. 👍 Would like to see some comms integration, nav equipmentt, and a fixed blade. Some smoke, frag and bangers would be helpful. And only 4 mags? Even with one in the gun you are 2 short. Carry 420rds min. 210 is a single combat load as you know. I prefer to keep at least another in a day pack. 2 420rd cans on strippers and 3 pelicans loaded with 10 mags each of specialty (900rds) ready. 2160 rds is what I believe is needed just for the rifle. Triple that amount is my 6 month training amount. 4000rds pistol (45 and 9) per year 1000rds long range (308 and 300WM) 1000rds 12ga slug and buck.

[@KyloTTPlayz]

Great video, what plate carrier do you use?

[@viktar2195]

@@KyloTTPlayz I searched the whole internet, most close that i find to this pc -arc carrier v1/v2 -upc from UARM I think it’s custom

[@m.3591]

You give great advice. Thank you

[@anonymouscitizen2732]

Bad ass setup.

[@zszs123]

Excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍

[@prepsho5007]

Another video like this.. what can be new, ok let's take a look, and.. really something new! Wow!

[@justtenmillion]

Always good information , glad to have met you ! Hope to get in one of your classes soon!

[@collinsaunderson9225]

Well done it is exactly how you do a review 👏👍🏻

[@jesselopez5943]

Great video sir. Thank you.

[@xusmico187]

Keep seeing your plat mags oriented in bullet to gun/ to back. What is the the new hot stiff podition

[@Solly-ow4od]

Nice man! No type of fixed blade?

[@redplemons8084]

Thanks for the brief. I need to update my kit. I am old as fuck in my day we had LBE.. lol

[@soothingmeow22]

But it worked, it wasn't fast but it did the job

[@danielschmidt1990]

Nice video! Right to the case no bullshit.. love it

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I may have to change my magazine placement because I like the beer can grip the logic is sound thank you

[@calihek8015]

Is it just me or he look like Macho Man Randy Savage

[@dstonebrook1993]

😂😂😂

[@rtaylor1105]

damn it...now i will never unsee it. elizabeth.....lol

[@bnasty3332]

Was that the guy that carried around little cream cartons lol ?

[@NightWarp]

OHH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH

[@trojanalum2622]

Great instructional video bro! Thanks a bunch.

[@jasonbolin7025]

You solved the speed mag running into the plate carrier problem. I feel dumb now.

[@bobbyb7127]

Dave, you are a beast! But be careful with that sunburn. :)

[@DonaldWheelis-xb1lu]

Sarifiland makes he best holsters decades with police in the field 24/7 for says it all.

[@mikeyob4271]

I wish a little more information on the drag handle, I get the D Ring to your belt. So do you make the handles longer ?

[@kennygee6839]

Great video and equipment set ups on your vest and belt…👍

[@Apparition_Unknown]

Bro you are stacked 💪

[@willeypoboy5607]

SUPER DAVE!

[@littlefinkle7757]

Thank you for your service to our country! 🇺🇸💪

[@ceejaycj15]

What kind of plate carrier is that? Thank you

[@ElderGuy729]

Nice, but naming the brands or putting links to them in the description for all of the things you go over, such as the actual belt used, would be much more helpful than simply showing your set-up. Still a nice video.

[@DThunder85]

Does the specific brand make a difference in your kit? Buy from a reliable and reputable place and run it.

[@cantwait5836]

Badass setup

[@juantamayoelnumero1]

am I the only one getting a little clint smith from the way he talks?

[@gatorhkman]

Well done and thank you!

[@jonnyrtn5933]

Hell yeah. A total good run down. Pay attention patriots

[@SirSquash]

am i the only one getting randy savage vibes from this guy? *OOOOUUYEA!*

[@rseeker1]

Thank you for sharing!

[@pd2210]

Great Job. Thanks

[@-1Patroit.]

Safari land holsters are the best out there but that’s just my opinion

[@nonyabiz2777]

Good information. Nice work.