Tier 1 SEAL Assaulter/Breacher discusses his “LOAD OUT” | The UNAFRAID Podcast - Episode 4

What do our nation's heroes wear in the field? Eddie's got the answers, and you might just be surprised to see what he's got to say. Eddie and Keith review Eddie's kit from his time in the SEAL Teams - everything from his trusty helmet and chest rig to a deceptively handy pickaxe and a simple pair of Chuck Taylors.
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[@mikeyboy6482]

Lost my boy in Tikrit - 2008. You guys/gals are all heroes and have the sincere respect of the father of a fallen Patriot.

[@nickcitron2369]

Sorry for your loss, sir. He died with his boots on, a warrior's death, a true patriot. Can I ask you his name? Thank you for your sacrifice, as well

[@pretendhuman]

God bless you, Sir.

[@MacDaddie9]

God bless u sir

[@denemathis7766]

Thank you Sir for your son's service and for your sacrifice...God bless

[@mikeyboy6482]

@@denemathis7766 Thank you very much. I did not expect my comment would be even seen. The responses have renewed my faith in mankind in these hard times. You have a Marine in your avatar. So thank you as well. Everyone who serves this country knows what could happen. All are heroes.

[@kloudhe233]

“Did that thing ever get used for anything else” That stare is enough said 😂

[@gmadman7]

I know damn well he’s brained a few fuckers with that 🤣

[@tamorepringle8853]

@I QUIT YT Navy SEALs will really kill you with anything they’ll turn a Xbox remote into a whole IED if they could 💀

[@sequoiamarett293]

He should of just nodded and got all wide eyed while he stated into the camera. Slight twitching smirk. Woulda been gold.

[@SupaSwope]

i dought it did

[@jeraldlambert3059]

What do you think

[@1NcognitoXx]

Tier 1 SEAL "Oh, what did I put on my toesies?"

[@gailcarey3597]

I’m a 70+ year old lady with nothing but gratitude for everything you’ve done. I’m ashamed that you return from a mission, after risking your lives, and realize you’re working for and living among the “walking oblivious.” God bless and protect you and your families.

[@stevemoran2008]

This is the most concise head-to-toe gear description I've ever seen. He not only covered the "what", he explained the "why".

[@cqbjd86]

That’s why he’s best of the best.

[@SaltyChip]

It’s the little things in the details. Something as simple as what side the zipper is can save your life. Incredible

[@awesome10k64]

So true

[@mando47766]

That look in the end was hilarious 😂

[@amdusiassixsix8324]

The plethora of former operators putting out content is a better recruitment tool than any PR department could hope to produce. It's awesome stuff!!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Eddie is a super awesome person for sure. God be with you Eddie.

[@shanekonarson]

The humility of this Bloke is his validity. Great vid / interview. Thank you for your Professionalism : service Mate from an Aussie Paratrooper

[@carlray4809]

HEY AUSSIE PARATROOPER , I KEEP AUSTRALIANS IN MY PRAYERS, YOU GUYS ARE CATCHIN ALOT OF TROUBLE AND STANDING UP W/ COURAGE. 👍💪❤🙏

[@BGrunty]

This video was amazing I didn’t know Eddie basically invented NOD retention. If you did a series of videos where you brought Ex SOF operators and discussed the gear they used on OPS that would be a 🔥 series.

[@romelohdz]

Do a edit with shellshock

[@user-mj1vb8jr6j]

Ditto

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

Lol dudes were using 550 with mini clips to retain nods for long time, also dudes that were running anvis style nods were using bungees to keep them tight due to the nature of the ball detent mount for a long time as well.

[@doubleemcastillano464]

@@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647 with my civilian gear I’ve noticed my NODs (when used with the Rhino Mount) still sit spaced from my eyes so I’ve used bungees to pull them close. I prefer to wear the skull crusher under the helmet though as it permits the device to be as close as possible to my eyes. The downside is I cannot flip them up when I no longer need them, I have to push my whole set up to offset my eyes or extend the receiver to its max length to clear my vision.

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

@@doubleemcastillano464 yeah so I use bungees on anvis6/9 for the same purpose, keep them close and tight. The only downside is being able to raise them fast if you need too, to alleviate this I just unbuckle my helmet and tilt it up so the nods sit on my forehead. I also run the rubber cups on mine to keep from bumping my face/eye socket.

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Thank you for your service to our country 🙏 I am forever grateful for it.

[@joshmoore1470]

You can tell this guys has been through and seen some shit. Thank you sure for your service and everything you have done to protect us standard citizens. Everything you have done is appreciated so thank you.

[@xo5347]

definitely, check his interview w shawn ryan

[@americandissident9062]

I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, and while I wasn't in the breaching team, I was going in right behind them. I got to see how quickly and efficiently the breachers worked. They'd breach and the whole squad would go in, and then me and my four-man team would be behind them. Awesome experiences.

[@Emperio-zc5zr]

Thank you for your endless services too our beautiful country I can’t thank you guys enough we have y’all’s back

[@801migs]

Straight to the business. I like the way you guys operate.

[@intricateinc8566]

I absolutely love how a Navy SEAL rocks a flathead screwdriver as a go to tool As a kid I used to call a flathead "The Key To The City"

[@saltyspitoon792]

We used to just call it the skeleton key

[@intricateinc8566]

@@saltyspitoon792 Yup also a good one

[@americandissident9062]

When I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, I saw several of them carrying these little prybars. Just something from Home Depot. Maybe a foot long, skinny like a screwdriver. They had taken the rubber handle off and replaced it with some kind of grippy tape instead. Served the same purpose as the flathead in this video.

[@intricateinc8566]

@@americandissident9062 whatever works to pry shit open quick n quiet yup

[@michaelmiller4083]

Old 550 cord - many uses - great memories - thanks for sharing

[@markw.2106]

Thank you for your amazing service! I have a good friend who was an operator, I have a family member who is a Gold Star widow, we are interested in this stuff. I appreciate that most of you guys are extremely private, secretive, and do not seek attention, but the people out there who stand on the overpasses in the rain to honor fallen service members are super interested to get a peek behind the curtain.

[@CPRNO_13]

Thank you for your service you are highly appreciated

[@knottssonasty3603]

Saw the name and I couldn’t sub fast enough. What a legend. I watched/listened to his interview on combat story which was awesome! Dude is a beast! He has that “not to fuk with” look lol

[@merces47letifer4]

Saw* the name

[@scottkelly7051]

I just found your channel and wanted to tell you that I think you're doing a great job. Very interesting and well presented. Thank you for your service!

[@johnmacri7440]

Ed is phenomenal. God bless him

[@michael-m]

I really enjoyed this. Glad it popped in my notifications. Now subscribed 👍🏼

[@DavidCharriez2010]

Thanks for your service gents! The older I get, the more grateful I am to men like you.

[@user-lf5fo3ci1d]

Ed is phenomenal. God bless him. Appreciate the knowledge brother Eddie. God bless u n keep u safe.

[@JoebsonOSRS]

Hey eddie, just watched your whole 5 hour interview with shawn. Your life story is such an amazing full circle story and it is strengthening my faith in God. Thank you for opening up and being brutally honest and sharing your story

[@ovidiumckay4566]

Great video! Thank you for your service.

[@joncorwin6134]

Awesome. Thanks for your service.

[@tonyz_lionwolfhounds]

Appreciate the knowledge brother Eddie. God bless u n keep u safe

[@JoeChancellor]

That guy! Serious quiet professional type~ great interview.

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

Thanks so much for this interview!!!! I just subbed!!!! 🔥🔥

[@darktoadone5068]

NODS have come a long way since the old days, I was a electro optical tech for ITT Systems for years and did a lot of interesting work for JSOC, I remember working on the AN/TVS-5 years back and installing them on M2s. I left working at Bragg back in 2009 and retired, the technology that is out now just mind blowing, I never thought I would see it happen but it has thanks to some very bright engineers.

[@srcottonmouth7824]

I loved the eye contact when asked if it did any other duty 👍👍👍♥️🇺🇸thank you sir for your service 🇺🇸

[@curtislarson1487]

I was reading some peoples comments on that responce . If that look didnt raise the hair on the back of your neck you are nieve. And like his buddy didnt catch it.you got me with that joke

[@nismotech8597]

You could tell by the way he handled and looked at it that they'd seen some shit together.

[@davidn82]

I was like hey don't look at me

[@christopherworthington7000]

Former 3rd Bgde 82nd Airborne Division Sniper...Maaad Respect for all Tier 1 Operators...Surprised with the bungee on the Nods...never had an issue with that in those 4yrs...I loved the PVS-14...hated the PVS-7...I know what your talking about with the pick axe...You will be in my Prayers

[@earljohnson2676]

I love watching videos of these dudes being part of a conventional unit these are the guy we looked up and where like gods. I was with the 82nd 203 and we where QRF for seals, SF . The tier one guys used mostly rangers at there QRF so imagine that

[@christopherworthington7000]

My fellow 82nd Brother...Tier 1 Operators hang with Teir 1 Operators...don't feel left out My Boy😁

[@earljohnson2676]

@@christopherworthington7000 thanks brother I’m super proud of what I did . I was 35 when I joined so I’m pretty happy to be part of the 82nd and the air assault really drew me in . I hope your ok health n mental wise best of luck in future brother . Love ya no homo

[@josephmccauley368]

Thanks for your service. I seriously can't thank you enough for fighting to keep this country free. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for guys like you.

[@michaelthomas5140]

Awesome job explaining the gear! Those chuck’s are a good idea, as they really do dry out pretty quickly and easy to take off and change if necessary. Keep up these awesome videos!!

[@JohnSmith-ei6sc]

SEALs actually used chucks and vans s their dive boots/shoes becsuse regular combat boots don’t fit inside fins. That’s where defcon vans originated. Kyle Defoor talked about it.

[@jameschunn2790]

Lol. Him looking at the camera when asked about the pick. Lol. Niice

[@bootlicker1997]

I know you hear it but I don't think enough. THANK YOU!!!! Simple just thank you. !!!!!! I can't say or do anything to show my gratitude except THANK YOU !!!

[@debrabaker1009]

Thanks Eddie Penny I know you didn’t wanna do this, but it was very interesting. I appreciate you doing it. I also love the look on your face when you didn’t wanna talk about some thing at the end😂

[@isaaclosh8082]

Eddie is an elite of an operator as it gets

[@markjuarez1837]

I learned very early on from the guys from the ‘90s about creating your workspace on your chest and not reaching behind or below you so you can keep an eye on everything right in front of you.

[@yogi6917]

Super great plan until you need to be as flat as possible - and then some - so your forehead doesn't get canoed.

[@gregoryh4601]

Thanks you Great Men for Serving Our Country. I am thankful to gave us this Video. thanks for my Freedom, I am deeply saddened how Our Country is Now. After all the Work Our Great Veterans laid now for OurFreedom . God Be With You All.

[@bettymacrothe97th56]

13:23 🤣🤣🤣I AM DYING RIGHT NOW, THAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER FREAKIN SEEN

[@richardmojica7739]

I love the way he answered that last question

[@poebutcheddar]

I can't believe our military has entire teams of Eddie caliber operators. I sleep better at night knowing this. 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@zyxxzyxx3837]

🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@jr6332]

Important question, the flathead, tang thru? If not, I suggest getting the Wera or Dewalt tang thru chisel tip flahead on the GSA

[@marshallmatters69]

chuck taylors, the most reliable shoe ever made. good stuff. God bless you Eddie

[@redjacc7581]

thank you for your service.

[@jamesrobinson2175]

I'd love to meet both of you dudes very much!!! You're both quite an inspiration on me!!!

[@mdunc1901]

I completely get how you didn’t want to do this video, but thank you! Nothing teaches like experience.

[@spueman133]

That was awesome, would have loved to be there with you guys. Thank you for your service, so proud of you all.

[@samlevites9824]

Be there to do what? Kill poor brown women and children in their homes? There is no honor in that.

[@t.d.s2193]

Hey hon I love this video ,thanku for all your crew and as well as my HERO love that man forever never ever

[@MS-zb5fr]

Awsome! Thank you for the video!!!

[@savagemustelid421]

Thats a bad dude right there. Glad he's on our side.

[@American1clickout]

If you haven’t yet please go buy this man’s book. Not only does it help this hero but it helps you as well. You’ll learn something 🙏

[@brandonmontemayor8178]

Yea we definitely need a Gear Series!!

[@davewylie654]

The look after the question was pure gold

[@pmh1nic]

Thank you for your service gentleman and appreciate the rundown on your gear. At 5'6" and 150 pounds I can't imagine carrying all of that stuff and having to run, climb and fight with it on. Kick to you.

[@miguelmoreno6534]

Absolutely awesome vid, I liked when Eddie just looks straight at the camera after being asked if that beast of a tomahawk ever got used for anything else at 13:29 min mark it's like the look tells you everything!!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

To me the look reveals nothing.

[@yankee23a]

Yeah man...MERICA !!!!..... thats a CUT 🎬...ok guys thats a wrap.....break down the set....lets go home....🤣🤣🤣

[@bigswolletx]

Wow, I just saw that and it was EPIC with Tomahawk when he looked into the camera! BADASS

[@kadensullivan5994]

Idk what sqn he was but red team was notorious for their Hatchet kills. I think gold used knives and then idr what Blue was but they were more known for being rational guys. Tho, all assault squadrons went off the rails in the GWOT several times. Wild shit. I also don't remember what sqn it was but they used to scalp dudes.

[@yankee23a]

@@kadensullivan5994 Sound like an awesome video game....what the name if it ?

[@Child0ne]

Says he was forced to do It. But has a book out. Lol not that I care I love that they share there stories. It’s what motivated me to serve

[@keithnihan9025]

Thank you for your service. V

[@shotokankaratedo6155]

Great job on sharing your layout brother!

[@SHOKona-wp4vr]

EP seems like a really good guy. The look he gave about the pick axe was hilarious.

[@willdenoble1898]

Ikr. Dudes look was like “you fuckin know it. Kebabs all around!”

[@robertmorey4104]

The "silent" of course it got used for other things. Great nut cracker.

[@TheAbyssGazedBack]

Really impressed with your invention. I hope the navy or dod compensates you properly for it!

[@johnwickactual9086]

Amazing. Outstanding!

[@joshmajor8662]

Yeah I agree with Eddie!! There’s WAY to many of these.

[@MrBGK9]

Thanks for doing the Vid Eddie

[@redsplayhouse2105]

Great video. Thumbs up eddie

[@fiddlefolk]

Great show!

[@John_Hoover]

I could be wrong, but I think this guy is the real deal.

[@user-zt2vf6vx7p]

Subbed, BGrunty, in the comments, put the call out and I'm here for what's next 🤘

[@millicentsquirrelhole582]

This fellow must have helped Sun Tzu write this: 'He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces'...

[@dominiquemcghee4288]

USN ABH2 McGhee here just want to say thank you for serving but also fucking own that shit broski. Mr. Wood said it best some men just like gear I’m one of them and I love the stories behind the heroism using that gear. I worked closely with S.E.A.L in my time and naval base Coronado and the time I spent during the Carl Vinson scene. I think you guys are freaking awesome. Any United States combat operator for that matter.

[@jakecornell285]

13:09 “That’s a cool word..rubble” “Dude awesome” 😂

[@richcandella9154]

thankyou eddie you and few others are ones look up to

[@hightechhippie]

Unlike Eddie he actually used his gear “ Hey. I been Larpin for 30 years and I use my gear all the time “

[@renesiluano-garcia6633]

My guy brought out the OG Chuck Taylors ... RESPECT

[@zacharyzimmerman5721]

As to who would win would depend on the individual operators at that level when all other stats they have are super high speed. Also whom ever spots and ambuses whomever first like any fight has a clear advantage. Spec ops are so lethal because they abush and attack first, plus they are better trained. But once the gun fight kicks off it gets very conventional very fast.

[@nonombre5409]

Love that look he gave the camera

[@ragoonsgg589]

Man that's crazy how DIY special forces are even in modern times. I remember reading somewhere that Larry Vickers started the whole kneepads and skate helmet thing back in the day with Delta force. Crazy how it proliferated all the way to standard issue today. Cool to see the same scrappy American spirit in today's navy seals. I guess when you're the bleeding edge of tech and the tip of the spear....if gear doesn't exist...it doesn't. Make what you need.

[@sgt.misfit9952]

Thank you Eddie & Co., not for the "cool guy operator" content....but for teaching & passing down knowledge borne from experience. Recondos Up! 🦅🌎⚓ 🦅🌎⚓

[@ChevTecGroup]

Bungee stabilization isn't retention. NOD retention has been around since the 80s with shoelaces that you'd wear around your neck in case the mount came loose , broke, or you dropped them

[@whitetail1197]

Him saying toesies just added a year to my life😊

[@user-jv5qf2vt9l]

Ed is phenomenal. God bless him. Ed is phenomenal. God bless him.

[@Alex-mo9qt]

Such an amazing dude!

[@EdSZiomek]

Agree with Kloud He, 5 monnths ago: 13:24 to 13:30, Academy Award death-stare! Wonderful.

[@jasonb1318]

Love these videos

[@mikeoren3934]

cool kit setup but I loved the end were Eddie basically gave the look of if I told you I'd have to kill you 😂

[@vito2645]

Sirs I understand some of us common folks are laughable most times. But we're trying thanks for the content.

[@davehanes7871]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheAppalachianYeti]

My platoon was issued the combat pants with the built in knee pads while we were in Afghanistan, I only put them on two times, and each time, the mission was scrubbed. Lucky pants in nangarhar province, I'll take it.

[@travis3063]

Love the kit! Would've definitely love to see the old MICH 2001 with the flame velcro and the AOR1 6094 too!

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@bubbag3176]

“Take care of your gear and it will take care of you” Instructor R. (Paul Robinson) (BUD/S Class 234)

[@getuptheremush2998]

Make this a series 😊😇😇

[@taterjones5544]

Love it! Great job guys. I heard a lot of commercial brand names associated with your gear. Do you buy those then are they approved to be used or do you request the commercial stuff and then its issued? How does that work?

[@chhansen9813]

They can use whatever they want pertaining to the mission. They have access to weapons nobody else does, NOBODY ELSE! They have weapons designed for each member specifically, as well as ideas for new weapons sent to R & D.

[@negativeanalysis]

this is history that needs recording

[@tonyz_lionwolfhounds]

Appreciate the knowledge brother Eddie. God bless u God keep u safe. Shalom

[@RustyShackleford19999]

Wow😂

[@samlevites9824]

🤣🤣

[@killshot3232]

Spent 32 years working with some of these amazing warriors here at JEB Little Creek/Fort Story, some are still close friends. They are without a doubt the hardest working units and train relentlessly. I miss many of my friends from the Rockwell Racquetball courts at Rockwell Hall.

[@leonardstover9542]

Hey kilshot … would you mind talking on discord? I have some questions maybe you could help me answer