Updating my Line Gear - SHTF Militia Loadout Tips

[@CThomasBeer]

Good to see evolutions and updates. Good to know that as we experience, so as we update and get better. Thank you.

[@drew8653]

"Soft luscious lips are how we know we are winning the hearts and the minds of the people." - Bear Independent, warrior & philosopher.

[@jenpsakiscousin4589]

My girlfriend and her family went through the siege of Sarajevo. Her father had a small shop that was ransacked a few days after shelling started. He had a few cases of butane lighters. Those bic lighters fed the family many nights. You could always trade a lighter for something to eat.

[@bigfootaintreal5454]

your ready ! and that was a rig you set a year ago before all this started. My wife and grown children said that I was paranoid because I stock up on supplies. People thought preppers were WEIRD. after the grocery stores shelf's were bare, they saw the value of prepping.

[@Rodgerdodger117]

One of the best feelings ever: finding a missing knife.

[@djay6651]

Or maybe finding 9mm or 5.56 in stock at reasonable prices.

[@manictiger]

@@djay6651 They are at reasonable prices. They haven't hit 10 dollars a round, yet.

[@JuspokinPhun]

One of my best friends made a knife and gave it to me on my wedding day and I lost it for about a month. I found it on top of my truck right behind the 3rd brake light. I guess I was standing in the back of the truck at the tool box and sat it up there. I couldn’t believe it rode there that long. I drive like a bat out of hell.

[@jenpsakiscousin4589]

I still keep a Phrobis III in my gear. I don't know why but I like it.

[@ritotron5752]

Bruh just reading this comment made me feel good

[@libertyoffroad1]

love my frogg toggs, best $30 ever spent to stay clean and dry in the rain and mud

[@politicallyincorrectmechan7989]

Always good to reflect on what we " knew " and where we're at now. Never stop improving.

[@akcharlie1960]

Looks like a good set-up. I would add an old school canteen & cup for sugary hot drinks, (coffee, tea, mocha) ramen, etc. Good energy and GREAT morale booster on those cold/wet mornings. Been there, done that. Bungee cordage can be pretty valuable too. I carry an Air Force survival knife w/sharpener in sheath. One of the sturdiest knives made that can hammer and US made. A small stash of multi-size zip ties. Just my .02 cents. Great video BTW. Thanks.

[@adrianmendoza9897]

Hola Oso! I have the MOPC from Adventure Frontier with your 🐻 patch! I built my kits by watching your videos. It’s all about the C’s of survival!! God Bless!!

[@boonedog3518]

Bear, I laughed out loud, when you said, "I've been looking for this knife!" . ...why? ...because it has happened to me. Lol...Those of us who have a few packs can relate. I will go through my packs periodically to update them and that is often like Christmas. I end up finding cool stuff I know I had, but since I hadn't used that pack in awhile, I lost contact with it. Stay frosty Wolverines, the horn may sound and we all need to be ready! Love your channel brother. P.S. Your wife is the best, especially for putting up with you! Ha! (As is my wife for tolerating me!) We are passionate about our Lord Jesus and our country.

[@Tread_six]

I keep my pack set up as my camping pack. Constantly revising what i use and how i use it.

[@timothybarrett3665]

Its important to look at your rigs every 6 months or every year seasons change. Tactics change, environments change, you change, your needs change. How the rig rests and fits you especially if you are not an everyday wearer. Even to make sure your SHARPIES haven't dried out. Great video Bear

[@Cameroon110]

You haven’t done these in a long long time brother nice to see the updates T shalom

[@CoryHobbs2178]

It's always good to look back and see how far you've come

[@MtnManLucas]

Great “Show and Tell”. Better than the usual Pontificated Daily-Daily. Good to Go here too bro.

[@ratroute8238]

*762x39* works real good on light barrier penetration. Carry on.

[@tacticallytorah2570]

Good stuff Bear. Now that I have a plate Carrier, I'm in the process of building it to what I need it to be. Thank you for the timely reminder of things I need. Bless you sir

[@opie7afe]

Remember, wear it, walk, run, get into defensive/offensive positions to see what you like, see if you have any interference with your body or anything else...i still need to mess with mine, some things i dont like where they are.

[@tacticallytorah2570]

@@opie7afe 100% brother!

[@ralphharrison6622]

First aid kits are great. If you plan on getting injured. Can't stress the slow and quiet rule enough.

[@anonymouscitizen2732]

thank you for taking the time to create all of this content, I really appreciate it.

[@MidasWelby]

Would like to know more about that AK mag satchel.

*Бьюсь об заклад, ты, товарищ* (I bet you do comrade) _lolz_

[@MidasWelby]

@ lol. busted. Ha

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

First observation is the headlamp . Change the batteries . You weren't sure it would work but you put it back and it will only be less effective over time . Good to pack some extra batteries for that also .

[@Crankone]

I would add what you said to add but include a multitool, Drinking filter straw, Electrical tape, and clean dry wool socks, like you said depends on your situation and enviroment.

[@turnitdowntyler]

Awesome seeing the progression over the last few years Bear. Shalom!

[@johnbaitinger6668]

Bear, you Sir, are an inspiration!! Thank you

[@bigd7355]

You can get replacements for those buckles. "Sea to Summit" brand. Cabelas sells them. I think they only come in black.

[@joeyjones9041]

When I built my repair kit for my Long Term Bug Out Bag, I bought a set of ITW Nexus replacement buckles for my ILBE. Fastex and Duraflex should have replacement buckles as well. The ones I bought were really affordable, I think I paid $16 or so and got a variety of sizes and they were actually two sets of replacement buckles. They are Coyote Brown as well to match the ILBE. Therefore, they would match that Condor Chest Rig. Just look up ILBE replacement buckles on a Google Image Search and they should pop up. I think a single set would run you around $8. They're easy to install as well. Hope you see this and it helps. Shalom man.

[@usafairmanlord]

Isn't it grand when you stumble upon lost/misplaced gear? It's like finding a $20 bill in your winter jacket that has been put away in storage all sunmer.

[@danb2529]

Found my cash reserve in my bug out bag when checking it earlier this year. No longer legal tender because it's all replaced with plastic notes in my country now. Try trading that in at the bank in the middle of a pandemic.

[@JasonStPierre]

Got some adds you might consider. 1. 'Vicks rub' small tub or tiny tin. The multitool of petroleum distillates! Anti rust even in close proximity, anti bug & itch even chafe. As effective as Neosporin on minor boo-boos and slightly analgesic, smear it on something for a better ignitor. Did someone say emergency gun grease? 2. As for a BIC I prefer a 'Scripto Clic' no flints to disintegrate, a annoyance free simple safety to keep the gas in and they work wet! 3. A cover centric 'neck gaiter'. Blend in with the COOF & stay anonymous! Keep warm for nearly zero added weight cost. I like a nice Touk made of itch free Merino wool better than synthetics for reasons. 4. Last ditty, is a decent big 'flyweight drybag'. Buoyancy tool and if you get two they can be camp socks or water wings. 4 1/2. You must have epic footwear because I didn't see moleskin.... I hope at least one of those got your attention. And all should be very, very light combined.

[@bobafettslaundryroom755]

I fashion my loadouts based on your ideas. And a few of my own.

[@nickh2182]

Love the stuff bear. I do have some advice on the med kit. If you're (not you, mainly talking to viewers) not trained I wouldn't worry about decompression needles. As an EMT we seldom use them in the field and in untrained hands will more than likely do more harm than good. Something like Vaseline gauze taped on three sides and then "burp" it on inspiration to release the negative pressure and reinflate the lung. Train hard and stay vigilant!

[@reesneidinger5005]

Sweet kit! Can’t say I’d ever take 16 mags anywhere but hey, If that’s you, that’s you. Also love the morakniv you found. I’ve been on a mora phase, they’re just so damn cheap, but high quality.

[@justinuriahphoto]

What do you use for lighting? I noticed you pulled a Rayovac out from your pack. If the alkaline batteries had corroded from sitting for so long, that light would have been out of the game. How do you address the lighting in your kits?

[@mrmicro22]

Store the batteries separately or invest in lithium AS at $1 a pop.

[@TAVAAR7]

"When you've got so many preps and you go through gear to swap out consumables and you get excited to find stuff like its Christmas" lol 🤣 I've been tweaking my various gear periodically as current events progress. Though I'm trying to swap out the peanut butter for SOS bars for weight...and I'm not a fan of peanut butter except on PBJs anyway.

[@AdamRapier]

5.11 makes the tier straps for their rush series to strap one bag onto another but they work great for compression and to keep gear for giggling around.

[@ptgtdcr]

I have the same pack but I have it secured with shoulder straps to the front of the rig so I can throw the pack over my head or if I'm driving or need something out of it I can pull it over my head and sit it in my lap. Its great 👍

[@ptgtdcr]

Actually this setup video from back in the day was a big influence on my setup. Much thanks!

[@dacribmidget]

11B here. I approve of this setup. 2 bladders is a lot but, you're a big dude.

[@roddetmer4972]

It's a great little bug out kit. A couple changes I would make would be to switch out the rifle with a jr carbine that uses the same ammo and mags as my handgun. I just love the idea of using the same mags in both. God bless you and your family Bear.

[@destinytroll1374]

While not a bad idea in and of it's self, you're severely limiting yourself by using pistol ammo in your Rifle/Carbine. Insufficient fire power can be a real problem. It's a great way to start, especially for a newb, buy you seem experienced enough to run a real primary

[@MagicPrepper]

I always eat me cliff bars with a fork and a knife too haha

[@americantrucker6665]

I have the same condor bag. It is a great bag! Cost about 30-40 bucks and includes the water bladder. It just does not work for me attached to my plate carrier because it be to difficult to drive my semi with it on if I was in dangerous territory and needed to wear my carrier

[@Ironl0ki]

Glad this showed up in my “hey check this out” list.

[@davetoth9767]

Nice presentation. Thanks !

[@CertifiedHarlem]

I'm way behind the curve on preparedness but im slowly making my way. My main concern now is getting a rifle or 2 before jan 23 hits and they become illegal. Happy I found your page, will be sure to subscribe!

[@hateferlife]

Good load out. My lowest cost kit is Blackhawk! for just that reason, Condor buckles are bad. Note: if I’m securing something ‘permanently’ with 550 (para)cord I’ll break out the thread and needle and drop a few stitches through it. 550 loop, with strands in, around a rifle butt and around mid hand guard for sling mounting locations. If you don’t have at least A 1000’ roll of 550, zombies will know and you’ll be first!

[@ישוע-ח8ת]

My equipment and bartering stones I left for my folks. I need to gear up again.

[@Tacticalboxcutter]

I'm curious to know the exact weight of your set up there bear. I feel like those mags probably weigh a pound each. Something to consider maybe. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@IncredulousIndividual]

GET GUD GET STRONK HOMIE

[@fannieburke4492]

I like, I might drop a couple mags, and add jerky, and water container, foot care, lighter.

[@АндрейПетров-е4ж6д]

Доброе как всегда видео класное .здоровья тебе и семье твоей

[@tonyjensen7209]

Uncle Bear thanks for the breakdown!!!

[@josephzacharias7992]

I already have enough stuff that flops around when I run.

[@SuperUncleRyan]

floppy stuff-- check!

[@mtplainsman1068]

@Not Harris Now that's FUNNY!!!! lol

[@ABetterLifeInc]

@Not Harris The struggle is real.

[@kingheart9555]

@Not Harris 😂😂😂

[@deangullberry5148]

@Not Harris bet you don't have to worry about sitting on your floppy stuff though...

[@outyonder33]

That's a lot of stuff but I guess it's all necessary I think I'll just bumper down and protect my city home I'm not going to bug out anywhere . The medical is definitely important

[@ronschramm9163]

I know there are different schools of thought on storage, and being able to survive with the contents of one pouch, for example, however, keeping like gear in pouches makes it alot easier for access...day or night, fog, rain, etc. Just fwiw.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Nice set up and agree with extras you mentioned.

[@yeshua1176]

Mora kansbol is a hard knife to beat for it's price I've been beating and processing everything from small wood to kitchen work with it a little over a year now the sheath leaves something to be desired but still functional I replaced mine with a custom leather sheath which holds a fire steel along with a small pouch in front big enough to fit a small box of matches and steel wool in the front

[@mrspin3315]

You should store your mags in vacuum sealed bags if they are in out in the air for any length of time. Also you must plan to go through the bag again the way you just threw it all in there?

[@hw951]

Man I was wondering if those peanuts would still be in there from so long ago 🤣.

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Me too. Lol. “Incidental calories” hah

[@JasonStPierre]

I love walnuts but peanuts seem to last a few months longer and even slightly rancid after the first handful it's hardly an issue. Where's the tactical BACON?

[@oneonly5129]

So I was also thinking bear. For comms you should get a throat mic and some hearing protection that works with the quote unquote ss weird earpiece that comes with the throat mic. They're sure fire hearing protection. And buy a baofeng radio to complete the setup. I really like my coms

[@weta-linetv5354]

Pray! Praying is the only thing I know to do now.

[@austinwoods917]

I'd recommend you look at Garand Thumb videos to get new ideas as to what to do with your kit

[@oneonly5129]

I have quite a bit of gear myself. My family thinks I'm crazy lmfao. I keep telling em and hqve been twlling em for yours, you better get ready and start training while you can. I tell them the same thing every time.

[@3_KNIVES]

The more you know, the less you need.

[@protectpersevere2030]

Great video Bear as always. Quick question do you ever have problems with your water going bad in your bladders just sitting for long periods of time?

[@Tree86]

Things to love about this video: -PSA AK -Condor plate carrier (Condor haters are ignorant) -Whole lot of nuts -Finding lost knife Things not to like: -Bear isn’t smoking a stogey

[@clamum]

Yeah agreed on the Condor haters. It might not be up to special forces snuff, but IMO it's good for most people out there.

[@georgewashington4731]

I used a condor chest rig on deployment in Afghanistan. It didn't last longer than 2 or 3 weeks before it was unserviceable. Daily removal and replacement of mags alone wore out the magazine pockets. The stitching came loose and all of the separated pockets became a large purse pocket. It isn't gonna last if and when people ever have to use it for the reasons they purchased it. Just spend a little more . Condor gear is always an indicator for dosnt train much/full of sht. It just doesn't survive when you actually use it

[@joshuameyer1541]

I remember your minuteman load out video a year ago. Its like a replay.

[@82nddoc30]

Two is one one is none so keep both knives in case one is lost or broken

[@keithcronk7980]

GOOD LOAD OUT PEANUT BUTTER BEAR. STAY FROSTY & BE SAFE.

[@tirsogonzalez199]

From what I can see you are set up, me being from the Caribbean I make sure the rum is in

[@gruntgearreview6490]

I have already been wanting an AK. This did not help.

[@The.End.]

With 7.62x39 seemingly being the only affordable ammo at this time I highly recommend and you will not regret.

[@gruntgearreview6490]

@@The.End. I am very aware, thats partly why. Shhhh don't tell everyone lol

[@SighOp]

@@gruntgearreview6490 woops, too late

[@4elementssurvival263]

Pat End that would be only reason to run an AK over an AR.

[@mnguy98]

I like the gear vids. Your older gear vids are still good IMO, and I'm starting to piece together my own kit as I can afford it. Definitely taking some inspiration from your setups. May or may not do a video of my own at some point.

[@TexanMilitia]

Rock on man, I’d like to see it myself. Just started on my own rig also using what I learned from brother bear over here but I’m about half his size so can’t carry as much. His MOPC rig is insanely too huge for me lol so far I’m at 3 rifle and 2 pistol mags up front with a flashlight in 1 of the pistol pouches and a condor tide pool bladder on my back. No side armor (yet) but looking for more medical next as I feel like if I have the tools necessary to make someone bleed I then need to plug the blood before other gadgets are needed. Thoughts?

[@allywade3821]

Morning from Mississippi!

[@s.armitage3963]

I have a pouch on my rig with peanuts protein bars and a few other consumables in it. I call it the "I-snack"

[@JasonStPierre]

Added bonus is all those Antifa BLM's have peanut, gluten and work allergies! "RUN AWAY! That Bear has a fistfull of PEANUTS!

[@Hans_Hamon]

What a good Bear. With no hair. But he is not in a chair. He is over there. Breathing air. Because he cares. And he prepares. So do not despair.

[@randosmallfoot2132]

Subscribed for the psak and steel cased ammo . We are legion

[@Ryan-de2gd]

Wish I could get another 1k of steel cased right about now. Lol

[@lastresort6828]

I don't know if you had one in there but if not I think it would be helpful to have a little sowing kit in there as well

[@jerrytroycheck3358]

Finally another loadout! Been so long

[@artemus419]

suggest adding some TP. Living in AK it is an essential for any outdoor jaunt.

[@alancarter4270]

Rocked out another one bro. I run both RAZ47 and Delton's in my rigs. Nice set up, I did not no you could run AK mags in that rig good to know.

[@dfernandez3482]

Your load out vids are my fav bro 👍

[@RollingRigTraction]

Burt's Bees is by far the best lip balm BTW. No paraffin, which most balms do have which is no good for your lips or body in general.

[@beer-juice2377]

I want to be standing next to you when the SHTF!

[@ordinaryeveryday5400]

That noggin cap going come in handy for that fresh clean Mellon ya got there lol

[@tedmizell7721]

Thank you Bear

[@wardoc7361]

Pretty good starting med setup; but, take my word for it (ERMDx30yrs), you'll need one hell of a lot more ibuprofen. In intermediate trauma or even low to mid level accident setting the start dose is 800mg qid po (orally,four times daily) reduced over 72 hrs to maintenance at 400 tid/qid prn (as needed) then off. Get 1000 200mg tabs and store!

[@ritotron5752]

Well there will be no more necessity for my combat maracas with that many pills I’ll say

[@MRSorvi]

Hello I found your channel recently, my only input on this video would be you have concielment not cover. But its a great video your more prepared than most including myself.

[@disasterduck13]

Thanks for the video

[@bradleydixon9147]

I feel honored to know that the Bear and I have the same shirt.

[@traviskrotje4202]

What are you running in the marpat compression sack? Sleep system?

[@keithgober8374]

Great video.

[@timblack6422]

Extremely interesting,.. thank you

[@austinwoods917]

Personally, since you already have 1 water bladder, it would be a good idea to ditch the one in your OD green pack and replace it with a change of clothes and GORE TEX in case it starts raining or you have to move through some water. Can confirm, hypothermia is a bitch and it hits harder when you're wet.

[@barricksspecial]

Shared on my MeWe page since I've been permazucced on the book of faces!! Lol 🤣 I was gonna joke about not all of your stuff matching..."do you even operate bro"....now I gotta watch this and go threw some of my older $h*t.... Thanks for the video !!

[@slyfox6134]

I remember you putting that together. If I'm not mistaking you have 2 jars of peanut butter in the backpack that goes with that rig.

[@jessa8398]

Yeah, Cody!

[@guybumstead4570]

That was fun.. 👍

[@jeans.399]

Great video Bear

[@ABetterLifeInc]

That is a bad ass knife. I’ve got the same one and its in my top three.

[@remissiveslave]

So what do you plan to do when access to supplies or the lack of supplies? Have unlimited resources or think if shit goes down, which it likely will, im just curious, how lo g can you survive off of the land. Excluding goods provided from stores? The chain of events will start with the default of the currency, what follows will be horror.

[@zeuslabarber512]

Just found your channel and I'm hooked already !!! I subbed ya

[@deangullberry5148]

Welcome to the Bear Nation.

[@jadecasssie]

We like the same snacks haha good stuff!

[@BoredAmerican]

You sound like a character from rdr2 (that’s a compliment)

[@warriorknowledge7490]

Why don't you have level 3+ or 4 plates with your setup? I specifically remember you saying on many occasions bullets go both ways.

[@Project_Tribe]

I've busted WAY too many camelbacks to ever not have a canteen on my kit. I just prefer drinking out of a canteen anyway if I'm stationary. People are going to complain about that being too many magazines. If you are one of those people, then you probably do not understand basic small unit tactics. Much unlike personal self defense, small unit tactics generally require a large amount of ammunition being fired to be successful. Hard to get fire superiority with four mags.