What's in the kit of a 🇬🇧 British Tanker?

What do army tankers carry in their kit bags? In this piece, the question is answered by a British tank crewman serving with the King’s Royal Hussars. His regiment is deployed with NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Estonia, led by the United Kingdom.
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[@mikedegeus4371]

I almost didn't see that tank in the background I also like that random person in the background at 0:43

[@iamdavidga]

where's tea?? how could GB guys deploy w/o teas?! lol

[@stevyjobs8436]

James Wegrzyn then you aren’t British mate

[@TheShreddedSnorlax]

Its in the tank. Every british tank since 1945 has had a boiling vessel (Bivvie) as standard

[@tomsoki5738]

James Wegrzyn I’m sorry to inform you that you have been deported for high treason (not liking tea) under direct orders from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

[@britishempire3342]

we have them....don't worry

[@leifewald5117]

@@tomsoki5738 It’s His Majesty now with King Charles the 3rd

[@user-tk9mb2vo1m]

Does he have a loicense for that knife?

[@eyeguy55]

Max Mustermann I’m assuming Military personal are able to carry a knife while in combat

[@francisbacon9728]

Oi, ‘at’s a whoosh!

[@basedmonke3471]

Oi bruv! Wears yuh shankin loicence!

[@slicex3408]

really shook him up when he opened it

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

A real compass would be nice. A multitool and pistol would be on the wishlist. Tankers should infantry support for foot work.

[@timmytwatcop8764]

Yep, why no pistol? Standard secondary weapon in case of rifle malfunction. We even had them back in the 1970s in the British Army= Browning Hi Power 9mm

[@tomsoki5738]

@@timmytwatcop8764 On active deployment now all frontline troops are to be issued with glocks. That what the secretary of defence said at least.

[@simonh6371]

@@timmytwatcop8764 What like every infantryman had one as well as his SLR or GPMG, or every tanky or RCT driver as well as his SMG? I don't think so. Wasn't the case in the 80s and 90s.

[@atinofspam3433]

I didnt think the L22a2 was still issued, granted this is a 2 year old video but I thought it was removed from standard issue once the L85a3 was adopted, and that vehicle crews had glocks as personal defence and the L85 while on foot patrol.

[@blacky1987]

Nope, tanks crews still have Carbine. Ironically driver gets a rifle rack in his compartment so carbine just gets tossed in. A3 is literally same rifle with a few plastic bits changed and odds and ends. A makeover if you like. Im more bothered the fact that every other nation shows Operational kit n we wack out the BFA and blank mags. 😑

[@scottl9660]

Is it a helmet? I hope it’s a helmet unlike those guys in the 40’s. History is fascinating, I see from 0:39 that the Brits learned from it, good on ya!

[@nanakot-b9143]

Now I know why my handbag is so heavy...even without my LA22 B. Go Hussars!

[@Tamrro]

Short but great

[@greyhound6686]

can you do a video on the Hungarian armed forces, there is none on your channel

[@soton5teve]

Contents of #4 & #5 please

[@borisjohnson2498]

12KG but they make you run with 26kg in the RFT

[@dudejo]

are rifle-proofed plates part of the kit or just the kevlar vest?

[@tomsoki5738]

The virtus plate carrier has NIJ 4 rated ESAPI plates front and back as well as a soft front and back flak lining

[@flaviangrigoroaea]

NATO

[@IM_THE_CHANGLLER]

Plus 3 packs of dip 9 can monster energy for when i get sutck with sentry duty for the 1 millionth time and 3 really big knives and some times pop tarts

[@WembleyGaming]

This guy is as stiff as a board 😂

[@electronicspartan5882]

No pistol? Seems a bit odd for a tanker

[@wolfwise44]

British Armoured Regiments are going to have to carry a little more if the bean counters have their way and learn to move slowly, in Bricks of four reciting, "Tankerty-tank, tankerty-tank, tankerty-tank!"

[@BazamO]

How dangerous is this job compared to other roles in the army?

[@landshippirate7044]

depends on what element of the job youre looking at

[@wolfwise44]

Pretty scary given there's talk of taking their tanks off them!

[@krashd]

Well you're in the belly of a 60 ton monster with armour that Thor would struggle to get through.

[@connorlockley4228]

0 British Challenger tanks have ever been destroyed, I think one was destroyed on purpose to stop the Taliban from capturing it or something I cant remember, strongest tank in the world mate

[@matthewatherton4514]

It’s the armour it has a certain shape which causes shells to bounce off or can withstand blasts which is why challenger has that sort of awkward angled shape to its armour. Americans liked it so much they put it on the abrams. So now abrams and challenger and possible leopard are the best armoured tanks in the world. Then you can also attach additional armour which brings the weight closer to 80t.

[@Wanucho]

What knife is that?

[@domyare6932]

Smooth Operator a sharp one

[@stormtrooperislander9183]

Yeah, what model of knife is that?

[@thisiconisactuallygoofysfa9960]

I thought tankers work i tanks

[@TheCerebralDude]

Where’s his tank?

[@wolfwise44]

May I refer you to my comment here.

[@krashd]

Directly behind him. You just gave it's camo a pretty huge compliment.

[@i_dont_truly_exist690]

Tea