THE RANGER PACK | The Ultimate Ranger School Packing List Preparation Kit

[@4325air]

On a side note, in the swamps, with the temp down to freezing and completing all of those @#$%&%$ water crossings, we always wondered in late November and early December 1970 at how the RIs were such tough dudes--they never shivered, never seemed to be fazed by the weather and water. Fifty years later, in 2020, a former RI told me that when "walking the lanes", the RIs wore 1/4" wetsuits, purchased from a local dive shop, to wear under their jungle fatigues. The Rest of the Story! :-))

[@flyoverkid55]

You had to know they weren't toughing it out like the " commoners ".

[@maddmoxx6414]

They even wore that thin ass rain gortex under their uniform.

[@4325air]

@@maddmoxx6414 :-)) "...that thin ass rain gortex under their uniform>" ?? Memories!! Thanks, MaddMoxx4!! From Dec 1970, fast forward to 1985. There I was in the 505th of the 82nd, wearing light-wight goretex under my BDU shirt. Bought it at General Jackson's Surplus on Yadkin Road. (Still have it in 2022 and use it!) The division commander, James Johnson, would not let anyone wear a goretex parka outside their BDU shirt or field jacket, so...those who bought them had to wear them "clandestinely.".

[@maddmoxx6414]

@@4325air That mentality was still around back then. If you got it issued to you, you had to ruck it, but you couldn't use. Before gortex used my field jacket liner, under my BDU. I also remember buying a pair of gortex go devil boots Kept my feet warm for like an hours than jumped into fox hole arm pit deep with water. Jungle boots all the way....

[@JohnWilliams-wz9vk]

Water crossings. I did winter class. Sucked ass. Coldest ive ever been..brutal..and wet..

[@4325air]

My Ranger class was from Oct - Dec 1970. How did we survive, much less graduate, without all of this gear? Balaclava, neck gator, fleece caps? All we had was a field jacket and the Ranger patrolling cap with ear flaps. We were allowed to go to Ranger Joe's (then in downtown Columbus) and buy some nylon quilted underwear.) Those were the days before Goretex and polartec fleece and polypro, chemlights, eye-pro, head-lamps, write-in-the-rain paper, and wipes were invented. No polypro or such socks. Just the Army issue boot socks. No ziplock bags--not invented yet. We did buy long greenish plastic rifle bags (dated 1944, used during amphib landings) to be used as waterproof bags ("Elephant Rubbers). I am envious!! Here's the thought, beside much of this gear not even being invented, there was no internet, hence no way to pass around tips and lessons learned to everyone--such as these excellent videos by Gritty Soldier. My gosh I feel like I was in Ranger School during the Revolutionary War, and I feel so....ancient! We take so much for granted nowadays.

[@maddmoxx6414]

Thanks for your service Old School! Mine was 9 weeks, Class 1-90. Didn't have all the highspeed gear either, no gortex, but did have polypro socks in the form of polyester dress socks.

[@K37-h1z]

I heard ranger school was actually up hill both ways back then?

[@ross.58008]

Because that was when men were men. Not gender confused musicals enthusiasts💪

[@4325air]

@@K37-h1z 😆😆That's right! Up hill both ways, but also in knee-deep snow with 50mph winds and temp at minus-60 degrees! And nothing to eat every day but one John Wayne Bar. Seriously, so proud and grateful--after 52 years--of earning my Tab, but I never want to go through that course ever again.

[@doom4067]

I miss the pile cap.

[@kevinjm17]

I would soooo much appreciate this packing list! I’ve spent over $1000 on my first try at getting my TAB, I’m going again this next FY and anything I get would help. Your content is so informative and great. Keep doing what your doing

[@rangerchief8004]

Got the Tower of Power starting in 88 to 91. Good luck and never give up.

[@JuanLopez-ri9jn]

I’m closing one chapter with the marine corps and working on starting a new chapter with the army, your videos have been great on opening my eyes of things I can do and should do to become a better person overall, keep up the great work

[@morantactical1105]

In my day (class 10-92) if you were headed to RS straight out of IOBC packing list was fairly straight forward, you could just go to Ranger Joe’s off Victory Drive and pick everything up. But this pack would be a Godsend for anyone who wasn’t already at Mother Benning.

[@chriscr21]

Right ... I don't really think I would take all of this stuff though, some of it just seems like extra and not needed.

[@morantactical1105]

@@chriscr21 I cant speak for today, but the packing list in 1992 was fairly similar (no headlamps, no fleece beanie, those weren't really a thing back then). And yes, some of it is extra, but a ranger student will really use most of this stuff in the course, and the extra gear is there for if you lose something or a ranger buddy loses something. Ranger school is 2 months long (it was 2 months, 1 week long in 1992, there was a desert phase back then), and it's not like you can just run to PX during the course if you need something. You won't carry all of those supplies on your back at once, most of your gear is in your locker in the barracks, you stock up your rucksack as needed for field exercises, then replenish the supplies in your ruck from the gear in the barracks as you rotate through the field problems You come in from the field every 7-10 days.

[@chriscr21]

@@morantactical1105 Yeah, I am aware, was a shame when they got rid of Desert Phase, all political BS. The Guys dying in Florida was a terrible tragedy as well. I know where a few of the extra things came in, it was after that horrible incident in Florida. I think it is a good pack, just some of it for me I wouldn't have used so I wouldn't bother with it is all. The Thing that a lot of people do not do is go through and practice how to pack their ruck as well, we had a lot of people that were choppy at first until they started paying attention to a bunch of us. We did that at the 82nd in our Recon Platoon and it just carried over when a few of us went to Pre-Ranger and Ranger School. Wrecked my knee in Mountain Phase and I basically blew it off for the most part, but it caught back up to me in Hawaii when I was working out to go back and finish what I started.

[@morantactical1105]

@@chriscr21 Yeah, going into RS straight out of IOBC is a real force multiplier. You go to the field A LOT in IOBC,, literally every other week is a 5 day FTX. After 5 months of IOBC your rucksack packing game is on point.

[@chriscr21]

@@morantactical1105 Very true, but I am sure you saw the same kind of people I did hahaha All souped-up, shit everywhere, not organized at all. I am amazed some of them made it through Pre-Ranger. haha

[@njrm98]

Will be class 04-22. Hope I win but regardless, thank you for all you do for your subscribers. You have helped me a lot during my career.

[@Jimmymcnulty4]

You’re a no go

[@raymondruz9634]

You got this high speed

[@Steven-cn8dr]

@@Jimmymcnulty4 He doesnt have the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@plannon25]

seeya there

[@carasmussen27]

what's the bfa? I am thinking of getting one of these kits for part of emergency supplies. Obviously some of it are things I would never use but overall I love this. Not going to Ranger school :-) But good luck.

[@angelmontalbanjr5275]

Recently got a slot slot for Ranger school in February, winning The Ranger Pack would definitely help in regards to prepping for school. Aside from that, been binge watching your videos to get as much info on what to expect. Appreciate what you do!

[@Jorge1012army]

Im going to

[@kylechism1090]

currently recovering from eye surgery, so I've just been sitting at home for the past week reading the ranger handbook and watching so many of your videos just soaking in the info. Looking to go to SURT May2022 and then get my tab shortly after. I would love to win this Ranger pack. It would definitely help as I prepare for Ranger School. Thank you for all the videos and content you put out.

[@chrislebaron1184]

Your content is money!!! My buddy bought one of these and he said it saved so much time frim running around and fi sing some of thise items and definitely money. Getting my hands on one of these will definitely help when I go to Ranger School this up coming summer

[@AldoSchmedack]

Those land nav overlays are great, hard to find sometimes too! Forgot that super small dia paracord! Handy for lashing and leashing! Also the Cammenga Tritum is a better wrist compass imho. Make a cover to prevent the light from getting out like you do to cover your watches. Make your own Ranger bands by buying a few different sizes of bike inner tubes. Makes a ton of em! Huge, small and medium. Juicy fruit is banana btw, and if they allow caffeine gum, take some but don't mess up your sleep if sensitive either. Use discretion!

[@liammchugh7919]

Signing my RTLI contract next week. I know the packing list is a task, but excited for the opportunity nonetheless. Thank you for the constant content and pointers!

[@MarkChristian-hk6tz]

Class 13-85 and I feel like 4325air. How did I ever make it back in the day without all of this stuff? We had 1st generation goretex and sleep shirts for snivel gear. Poncho and poncho liner kept me warm and dry all over the world except for an Alaskan deployment and a couple winters in the Italian Alps

[@wardog4558]

Glad to see someone is trying help soldiers get ready for rasp

[@nightmarefiles1]

I will definitely need that pack after WOBC.

[@chriskeating5926]

That's a wicked kickass load out ! RLTW thanks for the info and all your hard work setting this list up , your videos Kickass ! " BE PREPARED "

[@DeucePigalow.Bbq.Gigolo]

Great looking kit. That will definitely come in handy at school.

[@johnbozzelli8867]

not only for ranger school but good for home emergencies , black out, bad weather ...

[@paultavernier6561]

This is what you need whether you're going to be a Ranger or not as former USMC Recon 0321 these are ideal things to have for a sustainable prepper Kit THANKS MUCH SEMPER FI PAUL TAV STAY SAFE AND STAY PREPARED!!

[@davekelders283]

This might be a Ranger Pack but i'm quiet sure you will have a use for every item in your every day life. As a civilian i'm truly impressed.

[@abyrodriguez7853]

Thanks for showing the ranger pack and explaining how durable all the items are in detail. This is such a great opportunity for someone to win. Best of luck to everyone. 🤞🙏

[@CoachDeakyne]

Heading to Ranger School soon! Your channel is one of the few military channels that I trust the content! This Ranger Pack would come in clutch 🙏🏻

[@eatomucho]

Great to see a pre made pack thats not full of cheap epuipment. Good explanation of kit

[@UnusualWarrior]

Class 8-96 here and our packing list consisted of a woobie, 550 cord, 100 mph tape, a GI pen, and six cans of dip or six packs of smokes.

[@UnusualWarrior]

;)

[@williamshipman1985]

This is the best thing for more then ranger school it can work as a GHB

[@dean_carries5940]

Juicy fruit is a trip to paradise in a strip during hard times.

[@GrittySoldier]

😆 it’s true

[@amugaeshiz7276]

aww man wish i would've found this video earlier these items definitely will come in handy with my MOS. I've watched your videos before I shipped to OSUT, I graduated and now I've been with my unit for about 3 months and I've been sharing your videos to my battle buddies. We are getting ready to go on a combat deployment in a few wks, I just wanted to say your videos have been very helpful and I hope you continue to make these videos for future and current soldiers. Where I'm going I doubt I will have a stable connection but I will definitely catch up with your videos when I return from my deployment. Keep up the good work sir !

[@GrittySoldier]

👊

[@blakezachary5467]

Going next month, second time going. First time as a Specialist, Second time a Staff Sargeant.

[@GrittySoldier]

Good luck man you got this!

[@teddytucker5747]

Love your content brother my son will be going to Ranger school soon RLTW .

[@cardiacbob]

Hooah! Went through Sapper school at Ft Leonard Wood, but never got the chance to attend Ranger school (well, I was offered Ranger School but I was 38 and a leg!) Rob (11B4H, retired)

[@TM-kb9xj]

well, I've got my 3-day pack, 1-day pack, mountain survival pack, jungle ruck, would love to have the Ranger Pack for training also!

[@pueblodove]

I like the big red! And black jack. The licorice is good to have.

[@thomaskeller8885]

I need this in my life I’m currently working a blue collar job and this would be amazing!!

[@kubaanthony286]

Definitely makes the packing list more simple to understand🤙🏼 appreciate it big time

[@jakewhittemore4579]

Getting ready for ranger school myself so I really appreciate these videos👌🏻

[@johnhardy6147]

Cool kit. Wish I could have all of I'll it. Wife would not be happy if I had to purchase it all.

[@KarateAvenger]

Didn’t know about these I’m going soon to I have to get me one appreciate everything !

[@christopheroleary2512]

This is great! I would love this as a person that tries to be prepared even though I am disabled. Also would love to get one for my nephew who is heading out active.

[@zekegreenbaum2077]

Real cool, real gear, real stuff, i loved my staples run!

[@doublestack2k]

Haha I still have the old AAFES Ranger School card. Back in the day 95% of the Ranger School packing list was already issued to you or available thru supply. If it wasn't on the list then it wasn't authorized.

[@cmbiggo]

Glad I was recommended this video🤙🏼

[@NinjaRN4731]

Not included in the pack, but for sure a line item. The Ranger Panties.

[@humid-rb7rt]

LOL!!! Yup!

[@mikebox]

The Army should be issuing these kits at day one. Then if you quit you should have to reimburse at least half of the value.

[@corygodfrey7881]

Thanks for all your great content helping all of us Soldiers with good tips for success!

[@lscheckel9683]

I am thankful of your knowledge.

[@jerryfarmer5989]

Man how things have changed. Shit we were lucky if we got a decent pair gloves let alone all that other stuff. I laid my hands on a compass and still have it. Always carried a couple paper clips just in case needed to make a quick compass.

[@jesuscorrales1977]

Brother this video was outstanding AF. Like the way you explained every item and the reason.

[@ericwood6347]

Ĺooks good and useful. Great to have someone who's been there.

[@doom4067]

Always remember they, whenever you're in the dirt, comfort is king. Always take the optional stuff.

[@GrittySoldier]

This 👆

[@TheDjnoclue]

Even if I wasn't preparing to go to the course I'd still want all of that !!

[@maddmoxx6414]

Just remember high speed gear, causes low dragging ass. Ask anyone with a Tab before you go they let you know what really is important asset to carry

[@JamesGMunn]

That's a lot of stuff to carry!

[@franciscoescobedo3031]

Thank you, your content is always helpful.

[@ronaldcrooks6851]

I would love to have that Ranger pack

[@MLN-yz4ph]

I am not sure how to take this guy. I have been out for a good while and have known a number of Rangers. I got to hear my fair share things from the school times :). None of that would say this is wrong today. I would just have to wonder if showing up with some prepackaged kit would impress. That would almost seem like the meme for the PX Soldier. Again I really do not know so I hope the best for this guy.

[@randywoolford9418]

Dude I wish I had this in 14, thought it was Bs until you went into it...I spent like 1400$ on my pl going in, and took the minimum

[@Nobody13325]

Former Combat Medic. I teach austere medicine. Could really use the kit👍

[@gordonlarson5095]

Vary informative who new you packed so much

[@jerrygillespie6121]

Great you invest the money to buy the package, and as soon as you turn your back those who are missing certain items with become long fingers, and steal your stuff.

[@donaldbullock1356]

Where were you for Jungle school! Lovet to have a chance to receive ranger pack for Ranger Lead the Way!

[@maddmoxx6414]

Class 1-90, This is taking being a PX Ranger at a whole new level. (Ounces are pounds). Baby/field wipes WTF... Army triangle bandage, hotel bar of soap, and puddle of water is all you need. Terrain model kit? Cardboard from MREs and guts from 550 cord and twigs (acetate markers to dye your 550 guts if you want to win fancy pants award). 35 LB Hygiene kit, wow. can of shaving soap, lol...Hotel bar of soap mentioned above, compact shaving mug brush also used as cleaning brush. Not sure how things are done these days, just pack what's on the official packing list to pass layout inspection. They will confiscate tons of shit (even authorized shit), after city phase, you'll never see your duffel bag except between phases. So if its not in your ruck, what good is. After Darby phase buy what you need from Ranger Joes. Had bought brand new poncho liner from military clothing store, it was on my packing list, they confiscated it and handed me one that had no insulation left inside of it froze my ass off during winter phase.

[@ATAOFFICIALMUSIC]

Honestly this is awesome, saves so much time and money

[@nickbove5030]

Love these videos and recommend you to everyone I can! Thanks a lot Gritty!

[@uncledanny7]

This is what I have been looking for

[@randy97222]

That Looks like a awesome Useful Kit

[@Dimitrioswtf]

Would be amazing to win it 🤞🏼 I plan on going to ranger school in 2022

[@benjaminschultz3998]

Currently Psg got a guy going 04-22 spc Sutton hoping 1st time go! Was in 3-41 in with you!!!

[@romandugo5245]

Awsome content thank you very much, love your videos. Looking forward to committing to this and your videos help me prepare so much!!!!!

[@GrittySoldier]

💪

[@richm9189]

This was an awesome and useful video thank you!!

[@douglasmihalik867]

I need that bag for my PCT thru hike!

[@K9SheepDog]

Nice kit, good content can’t wait to see where this channel goes.

[@georgesnediker6226]

Very thoughtful and thorough video. Thanks

[@jeremiahbriggs5295]

Merry Christmas

[@TerrieSiegfried]

Great video, Its time to get into warrior shape.

[@FOODBYCOOMBS]

I am waiting on a date. In the best shape of my life for an old man. Should be going summer or fall...

[@dustinschlegel3179]

Sure someone won already but this is a great video either way

[@allanoutdoors5645]

New to your channel loving your vids keep up the awesome work

[@GrittySoldier]

🙏

[@shughes4113]

Great video, super helpful as with all of your vids. Keep up the fantastic content!

[@Tito-ig2yi]

Let's do it

[@gameswithtax2120]

Thanks for the video it was helpful and informative

[@zekegreenbaum2077]

This kangaroo, has got a new joeey!

[@Bobbito3]

Can you bring more than 2 duffels (not to include the 1 extra for unathorized items)

[@jerryhickel5882]

Great info well put together

[@jaysontroball6294]

What an awesome pack. That is amazing

[@reneealuste61]

So i am attending Ranger School 2022 at March. IS there a way that someone could buy the kit for me (i will pay) and pass it to me when i arrive at the camp?

[@GrittySoldier]

You can get one thorough their website (link in description). They will ship it as well! (Don’t forget to use the code: “GrittySoldier” for $15 off!)

[@reneealuste61]

@@GrittySoldier problem is that I will be an international student and I cannot order that into Estonia. There is a really interesting story how I got listed into Ranger School. So I'm making history here... But yea the ordering is not possible for me

[@Dero561]

so how often do you have access to your duffle bags are they always close by? and do the RI's tell you what you'll need every time you go out to do a mission/test ect?

[@steveirace5758]

Great kit! Can’t wait to pick one up

[@EKN1551ioannis]

Ranger lead the way

[@michaelritter7942]

That’s a great video, and not just for future Rangers 😉 Thank you for this!

[@chawnslopoke2619]

Very cool thank you!

[@harrypater2]

Nice Ranger pack 💪

[@force1tactical]

Great video look forward to more of them

[@GrittySoldier]

There will be more!

[@elicrowe5400]

Cool, i remember getting 6 bricks to replace my zip lock bag, pencil, pen, ruler, protractor, and eraser; for a 12 mile ruck run we did in Military School when I was 15. Fun times.

[@garrettsalmon8369]

Any recommendations on plate carriers that are good for working out and service requirements? Don’t want to buy two. I was looking at the 5.11 tactical vest. It Mets army regs, was just gonna get some class III plates to wear while working out.

[@GrittySoldier]

That’s what I use, the 5.11 TacTec.

[@garrettsalmon8369]

@@GrittySoldier roger that, they are running a special on them and I ordered some ar 500 class IIIa plates (about 20lbs) last week. Thanks brother

[@Chavylifts]

If I wanted to bring a pair of crye precision combat pants would I be allowed to?

[@GrittySoldier]

No they won’t let you bring those.

[@Chavylifts]

@@GrittySoldier them g4s are comfy

[@pgacsc]

Nice kit!

[@k-dog7748]

Its a great setup!

[@chrisnehring3817]

Nice pack!

[@eiward]

Great video. Thank you.

[@madone8993]

Gump needs the gear

[@zekegreenbaum2077]

On the last day of chritmas my gf gave to me 4 dell delis. 3 cobra cobblers, 2 chill chilis, and 1 ranger pack she got for free for commenting on gritty soldiers ranger pack comments box!