Vietnam War 1969 Marine Impression (UPDATED)

[@billwatson3527]

Nice collection. A couple of things you could do for the authenticity of your collection is duct tape two magazines together end to end. That way when one was empty you can just flip them over and use the second one. Carried two of those in the lower jacket pocket so they were easy to get to. Paint a dog tag black and put it in your right boot laces. In our company, each man was required to carry 100 rounds of m60 ammo. Some did carry them as bandoliers. When in the field each man got a Coke and a Paps Blue Ribbon with each resupply.

[@claymorelessbag3042]

hell yeah dude

[@pepsiboi3798]

If you dont mind me asking what year did you serve? And if theres any chance do you recall what items you carried in you're pack?

[@billwatson3527]

@@pepsiboi3798 I was in country part of 69 and most of 70. I was the squad radioman so my pack was mostly filled with radio. I did everything I could to hide the radio. When in the field ( usually 30 days at a time ) we patrolled all day and stopped at night. Each man was required to carry 3 grenades, 1 Claremore, 100 m60 rounds, and a1/4 pound of C4. Carried about everything I had in my pockets or on my utility belt. No uniform change, 2 pairs of socks to try to keep feet dry, poncho, and poncho liner. Realy didn't need much because we were moving all the time and we usually got resupplied every 3 to 4 days. Would go through the c-rations and carry what we wanted and buried the rest. I did carry 4 bottles of hot sauce for personal comfort. The food was really bad. Usually dated 1946.

[@claymorelessbag3042]

@@billwatson3527 what pack did you use?

[@pepsiboi3798]

Thanks Bill really Appreciate, Do you remember if you ever carry personal items such as a shaving kit or any grooming items? Or was that left out for c rations? Hearing that you carried 4 bottles of hot sauce is a very interesting fact, was is purchased at the px or given out? Small details like this are really cool for collectors and I really Appreciate your response

[@cape206]

Dude you should bring more canteens with you...what if you run out of water?!

[@hughjazz2408]

Lol, he’s carrying water for the whole squad

[@Husk2280]

Every US troop must have a lot of water

[@ihaveterribleeffectsgaming2511]

Its Vietnam everyday was 100+ degrees with 100% humidity, very hot its important to have enough water for yourself to keep from heat stroke

[@johnharrison1573]

It's not an unreasonable amount of water actually. 4 canteens is common for 2 days and that's anticipating multiple resupply of H20

[@MrChip477]

Get water from river, common sense guys cmon

[@Oldsmokey1]

Glad to see someone saving some history.

[@douglasspende6685]

My Dad was in Vietnam, Grandfather's and Uncle's in philippines, during WW2 and then KOREA! I was in Philippines, panama, Nigueragua and South America all Marines. I never carried all that crap into combat! In fire base ya! But then I was a Recon Sniper. I never dug in just went up high! Good stuff brings back memories. Nice video!

[@ssww3]

The m16 bandolier thing is cool never knew they did that

[@WarKid-ut8mx]

Me ether

[@davidproffitt3507]

Always put our magazines back in the 5.56 ammo bandaliers. Never used pouches!

[@ssww3]

@@davidproffitt3507 I heared soldiers just got rid of the pouches in the later stages of the war

[@davidproffitt3507]

@@ssww3 1969, USMC Infantry VN. We tried to find the lightest system possible. Things were heavy, and they got heavier during the monsoons. Real history!

[@ssww3]

@@davidproffitt3507 I honestly could not Imagion going through the jungles with that I wouldn't mind a m1 helmet and a m16 but all the other gear and the heat, no thanks

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

Looks pretty much like a typical load out to me, don't remember carrying an e tool too often, or a claymore bag.

[@99Racker]

Great looking kit. The black safety pin, P38 and tooth brush on the M1 head pot were a nice touch. The only thing of note not included was the bore rod and pouch. I had two Claymore bags sown back to back; more space and a map pouch between them. It turned out to be what was later called a mag dump pouch. Don't recall carrying the M17 gas mask in the field. Thanks

[@ncc17701a]

Nice collection. It's taken me years to put together mine, mainly because this stuff is hard to find here in the UK. Most of my setups are based on real pictures. Soldiers are sometimes very resourceful, and they don't always follow the book (bless them)!

[@ShowaEraGaijin]

FYI - in the Marines at the time a "P38" was called a "John Wayne" and was usually on our chain with the dog tags. Also - magazine pouches on the front of the cartridge belt were for inspections but were otherwise worn on the sides because anything on the front of the belt was rather painful when you hit the deck under fire.

[@ElijahCantu-or3wk]

there’s plenty of photos with guys in Vietnam with the pouches on tye front of their web bely

[@scotteggleston9558]

Damn must be heavy lugging around all that crap love the commitment to time and detail

[@ezrabrooks12]

Scott///YES IT WAS HEAVY AND HOT,YOU LEFT BEHIND EVERYTHING THAT YOU REALLY DID'NT NEED TO HUMP,YOU WERE IN A HOT STEAMING JUNGLE!!!...A BAD SCENE,ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING COULD KILL YOU,VC AND BOOBY TRAPS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!....YOU HAD TO LEARN FAST TO MAKE IT HOME!!!!!...THOSE WERE BAD TIMES,I DON'T WISH IT ON ANYBODY!!!!!

[@22640cal]

There is one item of G.I. gear that can be the difference between a live grunt and a dead grunt. Socks, cushion, sole, O.D. green. Try and keep your feet dry when we're out humpin'. I want you boys to remember to change your socks wherever we stop. The Mekong will eat a grunt's feet right off his legs - Lt Daniel Taylor 1967

[@moistchip1453]

Hi I am a big fan of your series I was wondering if I could take a sketch of one of the photos in your kit and put it in a book I am writing about Vietnam

[@joescagnelli9406]

The pants are transitional before woodland came out

[@johannr2658]

ERDL Woodland Pattern right?

[@coryhoggatt7691]

Nice collection. Only mistake I see is the rifle stock, which is the 5/8” longer version that was on the A2 and A4.

[@Jordnnn123]

Awsome!!! California? You’re in Cali?! We gotta link up sometime yo

[@pepsiboi3798]

That would be sweet

[@boi-uj5tb]

California gang right here lol

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

@@pepsiboi3798 how could you get an airsoft gun in California

[@angrytoast3987]

@@thIDthIRreenactor i have found you again

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

@@angrytoast3987 hey barry

[@Human_leg]

What do I do if the lining is falling out of my helmet?

[@jacobyouknowwho]

If you would still like to know or if someone else finds this comments, but depending on how bad it is, your best bet is really sending it to JMurrayInc or buying the webbing or washers/rivets and setting them yourself.

[@golf25radioman]

Thanks for the video, I had a few AAHA moments looking at the items. 50+ years since wearing/using that stuff...some memories there. I was "lucky" in that I was only in the bush for 6 months. After three trips to the hospital I got a job in the rear. I was a grunt radioman. So, add a PRC-25 to that pack on the back. I got a pack and put the radio inside. Only the tape antenna visible. Less of a target. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@Олег1313]

Большое спасибо! Привет из Минска

[@odanewilson]

I need 300 boxes of those to buy ok

[@mrkssmrd]

The marine used the m36 pistol belt ?

[@Forbidden_Word]

I love it, beautiful collection

[@randycheow4268]

Is this also the same setup that they wore at Hue City?

[@sleepingturtle32]

No, hue city was in 68, so it would be slightly different. Check out Pepsi bois video on his usmc 1968 kit for hue

[@ashermosley2809]

I have a 1980s jacket that says Perkins as the name on it

[@jerseyfaranginthailand8134]

Crikey Bud you got a lot gear there fully enjoyed your video

[@darronlewark6504]

Early 80s bdu is what you have for blouse and trousers

[@randomcartoonfan8993]

M83 if i’m looking correctly?

[@ElijahCantu-or3wk]

@@randomcartoonfan8993his uniform top is green dominant ERDL and his pants are brown dominant ERDL or RDF

[@randomcartoonfan8993]

@@ElijahCantu-or3wk ah okay

[@noreaction9180]

My name is spud give my lighter back

[@mrkssmrd]

I am doing a similar impression can i use metal canteen ?

[@Herbymac0811]

show us how you mounted your rucksack high on the frame.....

[@RIVERLOBSTERS]

Can I say something I watch this vid over and over because it's so cool and I want to to the same impression

[@Rhett_Kierbow]

Wish I still had a flak vest, lost mine a few years back

[@s.c.pagent1567]

Was where any so called "leg pouches" in nam, I knew pilots had a survivor leg pouch and soldiers put their gas mask canvas bags on their legs but what else was done to make a leg pouch, like did any soldiers put extra ammo in their gas mask bags or make a custom leg pouch, what did soldiers put in their pouches to hold more ammo or to just have more gear to put their chances of surviving at the highest,

[@thedrdoctor4547]

i swear he called the m16 a m60

[@pm-bg9mu]

In the uk this kit is well expensive, look the kit , and no offence, videos getting better, greetings, from the uk

[@quarterjukebox208]

Would some Marines have the tropical rucksack by 69?

[@pepsiboi3798]

Its unknown if marines were ever issued them, honestly the marines were 2 years behind on gear

[@mixmaster2909]

@@pepsiboi3798 the only Marine I’ve ever seen in Vietnam with a tropical ruck was a Marine part of 3rd Force Recon he had a wide brim boonie hat and a CAR-15

[@hotpocket907]

Just a quick question but where did the average marine keep their spare magazines?

[@pepsiboi3798]

Bandoliers, claymore bag, pockets, rucksack

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

In the bandoliers shown on left at start of video. Usually carried 2.

[@vietnamreenactor]

Make a vid were you wear you uniform to school

[@christerence8199]

Would it be periodically correct to stick a shovel and a machete on my tropical rucksack?

[@beerye9331]

Live Vicariously at Zero

[@WarKid-ut8mx]

Where did you get the m60 belt of ammo

[@lucaspollack-hoyt7985]

Vietnam

[@paulmiraldi7192]

can i point out it would be very unusual for a Marine to have the US army lightweight rucksack...you'd be better off with an NVA/VC ruck, an ARVN Ranger pack or a CIDG ruck...just from looking i think your ERDL trousers may be [post war RDF pattern...also, small gig post war M-18 smoke but not a big deal...overall a nice display Semper Fi

[@JackMaus]

Marines Started stealing or trading for Lightweights in 1967 you see them with FORCON. In 69-70 you start seeing a lot more with infantry especially on Dewey Canyon

[@luthravin4774]

We didn’t have half of that stuff issued..13 months northern I Core Kilo 3/5 1st Mar Div.. 69’

[@sawlaw1235]

Im doing a MACV SOG impression and I hope you do more MACV SOG impressions 🙂

[@ShotsMerkzAll]

there's a video on youtube called 'vietnam veteran gear' it shows a short sleeve sweatshirt. do you know the name for the garment? i've been trying to look for it and can't find anywhere. thought maybe you would know.

[@pepsiboi3798]

1st marine division guadalcanal t shirt

[@ShotsMerkzAll]

@@pepsiboi3798 thank you so much!

[@ppgnurse1847]

Marines didn’t generally do helmet bands in nam

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

Sorry but we use bands alot for lsa or bug juice and the occasional calling card.

[@Grunt0369USMC]

would have paid for a pack like that 194 USMC Haversack same on they carries in WW II Korea.Never had two pair of anything especially socks

[@pepsiboi3798]

What did you carry?

[@JFP1951]

Well done! Thanks for sharing👍

[@denkterstnach9243]

He is running like with 5 liters of water with all his cantine

[@anthonylarson60]

Each one of those canteens is 1 liter of water he has 7-8 canteens

[@Infantryprod]

What's the Weight of all of this Equipment? 66 Pounds?

[@pepsiboi3798]

50 or more if you carry full canteens, ammo or rations

[@Infantryprod]

@@pepsiboi3798 Why soldiers carried a lot of canteens? Maybe because vietnam is hot but why?

[@fubukibuki--dai-35-gokuchi45]

@@Infantryprod I guess because of the tropical pacific climate, so you stay hydrated.

[@Infantryprod]

@@fubukibuki--dai-35-gokuchi45 oh thanks

[@sawlaw1235]

I'm doing a MACV/SOG impression and I hope you are going to make more MACV/SOG impressions

[@thisdude4449]

The 1957 canteen is just after korea dated

[@NoNameNoFace-rr7li]

i am seeking vietnam era fatigues they can be reproductions..any ideas on where to obtain them would be very helpful

[@ElijahCantu-or3wk]

Moore militaria

[@RedTail1-1]

More weight in water than all the other gear. This seems like what a new Marine just getting in country would think to bring. Know how many canteens we were issued in the Army in 2006 for Afghanistan?... One. Just one. We never used them we all had camelbaks. If we saw someone with more than 2 canteens we'd probably make fun of em.

[@undead_pizza]

@pepsiboi Where did you get that necklace?

[@aleco4545]

Were did you buy this

[@idrinkbbs]

Where do you buy your stuff?

[@Snailstolemysoul]

How much was this and where did you buy most of it from?

[@chunkymane-y3x]

how do i ajust hop up on we tech m16a1 i cant find a tut i need it

[@comradecat5540]

Where you get your helmets

[@JDLarge]

Take the cocoa powder, add a little water to make a creamy frosting for that nut roll...✌🏼😉

[@jacobwells9792]

Is the amount of canteens accurate?

[@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710]

yes they carried a lot of canteens

[@jacobwells9792]

@@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710 thank you. Knew it had to be alot but wanted to know the average amount carried.

[@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710]

@@jacobwells9792 np

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

Yes

[@denairo2831]

The pants are USMC transitional

[@undead_pizza]

@pepsi boi where did you get that necklace?

[@mulk697]

What is the helmet cover dated?

[@pepsiboi3798]

It's a repro

[@mulk697]

Pepsi boi Oh okay, Thanks.

[@mulk697]

Pepsi boi Also should I buy a m69 flak vest for $150?

[@pepsiboi3798]

@@mulk697 go for it

[@mulk697]

Pepsi boi Mk I will get it when this whole corana thing is over, Keep the good work up though!

[@drbutterbiscuit3224]

The worst thing you could do is not bring cigarettes every one smoked back then lol

[@Thatshow-fe4kv]

Can you do the personal item video today?

[@ezrabrooks12]

Good Video/Nice Collection.

[@verbs1991]

Where do you get all of it from

[@Lloyd_361]

How much did it all cost you

[@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710]

for the whole rig? prob 1000 rucks are 400 boots 100 bandos 30 web gear 60 personal items 60 spare canteens 20 you get the gist its all old and all original so you could imagine the price would be a lot.

[@Lloyd_361]

Regina ro thanks

[@consolatoonorarioitalianoi8710]

@@Lloyd_361 np

[@JungleConflict]

Looks good dude!

[@Billy_yank1865]

m working on a marines in hue 1968

[@bennettguns3809]

I can tell you were never in the service and probably too young for Viet Nam but, All purpose individual carrying equipment(ALICE)?

[@bennettguns3809]

By the way, no USMC grunt would ever have a beer can opener in plain sight, Charlie has eyes too, it's to shiny for this(Hollywood)?

[@robertagentili-purcell4730]

that's m56 not Alice

[@bennettguns3809]

@@robertagentili-purcell4730 Were you in during Viet Nam era?? Was ALICE gear then!

[@angrytoast3987]

@@bennettguns3809 that is M56 web gear Alice gear was late war because the material was lighter

[@cattledog901]

@@bennettguns3809 ALICE wasn't issued in Vietnam dipshit they used M1956 and M1967 gear. Do some basic research before talking shit and embarrassing yourself.

[@chuyenbaychim3199]

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[@charlieindriago8609]

Your b2 unit is dated 78

[@Samplaok]

He have a bunch of post war stuff but it looks the same as war time so to the untrained eye it's not really noticeable

[@charlieindriago8609]

Sam PorAnn yeah it still works I getting some my self from 1980 I was just telling him it was dated 78 in case he didn’t know

[@morokolli8700]

I wonder what i ask that Y:T Try bann my text so here it is... . .. .. ... . . . ... . ... .. . ... . . .. . . . ... . ... . .. . . ..... . . . .... . .. . ... !!!...

[@OP-tk3qc]

Want

[@platinumheart2505]

He almost sounds like a very young rocky.

[@真-w5r]

アメリカ軍は、装備が充実してますね昔も今も。

[@ChesapeakeHammockandOutdoors]

Cool stuff !!!

[@eszpa82]

fucking awesome i wish i had the wallet for this type of shit

[@ozziewranglers1399]

thats cool man you just need a 1911 now haha

[@lucascorazza2252]

Get some

[@robertcunningham5760]

You have to many canteens

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

You could never have too many canteens.

[@darkz1796]

👍🏼

[@wyatth.j.1661]

You have no right to call anyone a grunt

[@claymorelessbag3042]

how so?

[@sleepingturtle32]

Bro. Thats literally what they were called... that's not a derogatory term or anything like that lol

[@gloomsouls]

So mad bro!

[@giovanninespolon9131]

Where Is Ka bar ?