Beginner to Advanced Helmet Setups. Becoming deadly with your gear PT 1

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From beginner to advanced, we explain helmet setups in this video. Helmets are an extremely important aspect of any conflict. We've seen many insane helmet setups recently so we thought we'd make a nice video on some things we've learned over the years. Becoming deadly with your gear takes time and training. Helmet setups are no exception to this. The longer you wear your helmet the more you're going to understand what needs to change to insure you don't get the dreaded peltor headache.
00:00 Beginner to Advanced Helmet Setups. Becoming deadly with your gear PT 1
00:24 Helmets have come a long way
01:53 Which type of Helmet should you get?
02:33 Maritime / Ops-Core SF
03:04 Ops-Core XR Rifle Rated Helmet
04:01 Bump Helmets / Ops-Core Carbon
05:07 Why a High Cut Helmet?
07:20 Helmet Camouflage
09:10 Comms for your Helmet / Hearing Protection / Peltor Comtac VI / Ops-Core Amps
14:05 Night Vision Helmet Setup / NVG
17:07 Battery Packs / Counterweights for night vision
19:31 Light Setup / IR Helmet Light Setup
21:30 Helmet Strobes
23:00 Ops-Core Face Armor / Mandibles / Mandalorian Armor
23:34 Step In Visor / Integrated Visor
24:40 Fitting Your Helmet / Suspension Systems
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@Fightosaurus 2 жыл бұрын

Beginner setup: bike helmet with duct tape

@TheBeardedMachine87 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds more like the Antifa setup 😂

@mattconrad2898 2 жыл бұрын

Did you by any chance break into my bedroom and see that helmet next to my refrigerator box gun safe?

@dcyphyr 2 жыл бұрын

Almost beginner setup: just duct tape.

@ETHANR26 2 жыл бұрын

rocks taped to head

@Thoroughly_Wet 2 жыл бұрын

Nah, styrofoam, Bondo, and a home Depot bucket

@gouki4u 2 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy in the army who literally got shot in the head, and his ACH turned that from a kill shot into a really bad headache/concussion. Helmets are kind of important.

@PotzyMccoy 2 жыл бұрын

Not just direct hits either. Have you seen how much shit flies around when rounds fragment on hard surfaces? I shoot with thermals and night vision and it's scary how much fragmentation there is. A pistol rated helmet will stop that.

@jasondubois404 2 жыл бұрын

What helmet was he using?

@stahlhelmturtle9822 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasondubois404 reread the comment my guy.

@noble5856 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasondubois404 it depends on the generation and type he was issued but look up army ACH (advanced combat helmet)

@michaelkent2203 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm keeping mine.

@williamneal7210 Жыл бұрын

I use a bump helmet for hunting--when you've got a wounded animal whose blood trail you are following and trying to catch up with, the helmet is more than enough to help me move fast through the bush and not worry about bumping my noggin on low hanging brances (and it's a slick)

@julianevans4280 Жыл бұрын

What area of the country do you hunt in?

@williamneal7210 Жыл бұрын

@@julianevans4280 North Texas in the Piney Woods region, the Banks Lake Region of the Okefenokee Swamps in Georgia, Opelika Alabama, and Northern Virginia outside Marshal. I hunted in the Apache Junction region of Arizona, but no need for a bump helmet there.

@MikailStoner Жыл бұрын

A bump helmet should be everyone's "everyday" training, hiking, climbing, hunting, etc. A actual ballistic helmet is only for when you're actually expecting a fight.

@nathanskupowski4726 Жыл бұрын

@@MikailStoner couldn’t be more false, train as you fight, wear that sob. Get used to it. You are literally the guy he’s talking to in the intro

@MikailStoner Жыл бұрын

@Nathan Skupowski the weight difference is substantial and wearing a ballistic helmet all the time is going to kill your neck.

@xXChaz9849Xx 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are immensely appreciated and help us dad’s on a budget get the best value with our hard earned play money due to your range of experience and the way you go into detail to explain your rationale. I want to thank you for being the hero we need in the gun/operator/doomsday-prep/etc community.

@mindgapmedia 2 жыл бұрын

As a civilian I cannot overstate how important this practical information is to the common minuteman. These are things we should all be practicing together instead of arguing over 💯

@allenhale4939 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@xXChaz9849Xx 2 жыл бұрын

Amen, brother.

@zachariahmorris833 2 жыл бұрын

People are so scared of the federal boogeyman that we can't even talk to each other without a person screaming fed.

@investigativeoutcomes9343 2 жыл бұрын

@@zachariahmorris833 ikr, i can't even find the recipe for comp b on google search. 🤣

@mindgapmedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@zachariahmorris833 if we’re doing it right we should outnumber them regardless

@mosulmedic7048 2 жыл бұрын

I always tell people, adjusting your helmet takes serious time. It's a very intimate process and takes alot of time to get it tuned just right.

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

Big facts.

@jackedwards9362 2 жыл бұрын

are you still in Mosul?

@mosulmedic7048 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackedwards9362 I am not. I live in a far more dangerous place now. St. Louis

@deadbrothers5356 2 жыл бұрын

@@mosulmedic7048 lol

@fubarbundy3307 2 жыл бұрын

@@mosulmedic7048 Scary

@micahwilson9346 Жыл бұрын

So proud of where this channel has gone. It’s not just some gun meme channel, it’s not a mere gun review channel. This channel is about making Americans as lethal as they can be, which makes America safer and Americans safer. Someone who is lethal is trained and a trained person is safe.

@caesarleon1 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@strongestgamer2501 Жыл бұрын

Ever read a guerrilla warfare manual?

@davidlauderdale7147 8 ай бұрын

Americans shouldn't act like they're at war. It's disgraceful.

@_crvn_ 8 ай бұрын

@@davidlauderdale7147 shouldnt act but even as a german i agree, u should be able to defend your country if u need to

@RokeJulianLockhart.s13ouq 7 ай бұрын

@@davidlauderdale7147 The kinds of people bothering to research this stuff probably aren't your regular criminal grunt.

@bodesbodes9408 2 жыл бұрын

"Can't stop a 7.62864r IF it's made of depleted uranium etc etc etc" These designations are done for direct impact hits if I'm not mistaken. A LOT of armor that "can't stop round X" *CAN DEFLECT round X* and turn a killshot into a wound or a wound into a cool story!

@sev8304 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the best example to demonstrate this that can be understood easily is tank gameplay in a game like War Thunder, especially in the Arcade mode where the game actively indicates if your round might penetrate.

@TopDrek 2 жыл бұрын

Another thing with helmet covers, they actually protect the helmet from wear like UV rays which in turn maintains the protection capability of the helmet.

@zachariahmorris833 2 жыл бұрын

also wipe it down with no shine Armour All or 303 Protectant every month to give it some extra protection.

@jadedclone6728 2 жыл бұрын

@@zachariahmorris833 fucking sick. Why did I not think of this

@zachariahmorris833 2 жыл бұрын

@@jadedclone6728 you must not be a car guy or into kayaking. idk but I hope it helps people

@kekistanimememan170 Жыл бұрын

@@zachariahmorris833 how that’s look under nods?

@TopDrek Жыл бұрын

@@Memento_Mori3210 It won't "stop" a rifle round but there's a chance the bullet will be redirected given the shape of the helmet however this is dependent on a number of factors. I believe the RH1 is rated for rifle rounds though.

@vincentcocchio3450 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the knowledge that Garand Thumb is sharing with us, after all, knowledge is one of the greatest weapons. Anyways thanks for the vid Dr. Thumb

@edramus1621 2 жыл бұрын

Thats true, I usually find myself clearing rooms with a full mag of knowledge.

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

If I spend as much time watching this as making money... I still can't afford the NVS

@jdpower9032 2 жыл бұрын

“Your neck can only take so much” Custom 12lb titanium helmet in my closet: Edit: I should clarify that this was an engineering project. I had planned to make a low-profile neck brace that could effectively bear the weight of the helmet without reducing the neck’s natural range of motion. The issue was that the weight of the helmet could cause neck breakage if it is hit hard enough, which the brace cannot mitigate. Perhaps one day I’ll send the helmet to Garand and have him test it. I have no doubt it’ll stop a .50

@V4loopin Жыл бұрын

Send it

@Stone-faced Жыл бұрын

Master chiefs helmet

@user-ns4zm8qe9p 2 ай бұрын

Bro is building halo spartan armour

@Chooch_The_Dog Ай бұрын

Yo this sounds like a cool project, I always thought a helmet that could sit on the shoulders where the head could move freely within the helmet would be a cool concept. You should make a video of this helmet build I’m curious to see what you’ve built 🤙

@TimParker-Chambers Жыл бұрын

Absolutely *perfect* advice, which also applies to pretty much anything: Train like it's the real thing. I remember an interview with Mark Dacascos, where he said that he and his dad, who was his sensei, would spontaneously start sparring in the street, in their regular clothes, as his dad had explained that if he was to get into a fight, it wouldn't be in a dojo, wearing a gi, but in jeans, on the street, where a fall is not going to be onto a mat, but onto concrete, and by training like that, he'd know how to fall, how it would feel, and how to move in street-clothes 👍👍👍👍 And so it is with helmets: If someone trains without their helmet, if the first time they put it on is as they're about to deploy onto a battlefield, they're going to be bogged down by the weight, and distracted by it, so not concentrating on the situation, or, worst of all, like in the intro, they're going to take it off due to a headache or neck-ache, and, that's the moment that they get domed and decorate their buddies with their brains... 🙈🙈🙈🙈 But if they train in it, then putting it on for deployment is nothing new, and completely familiar 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

@thatoneengineer5525 2 жыл бұрын

My unit was one of the units in 2DMARDIV that was lucky enough to be a part of the IHS program in Lejeune. Some professional killers who were the advisors of sorts on how to use the helmets came out, it was between the gentex helmet with peltor gen 6’s, and the opscore helmet with the powered rails and the AMPS. I had the opscore one and boy lemme tell you they’re money. We love the passive hearing amplification, those 4 modes above standard hearing, you can hear pfc’s stumble through the woods from 100M out. Really good shit

@dukefanshawe6815 2 жыл бұрын

Like 2,000 or 25,000 money?

@leooh8522 2 жыл бұрын

@@dave7314 get call of duty footsteps sounds hahaha

@fury556 2 жыл бұрын

@@dave7314 Opscore amps are only $1000

@butters9274 2 жыл бұрын

Gentex = opscore

@rmp5s 2 жыл бұрын

Oorah, motivator.

@bathanynguyen6705 2 жыл бұрын

For those active duty NCO's, I highly advise showing these videos to your juniors. This serves as an amazing introduction. Better than drawn out, boring power point classes.

@mrsirguypersonman149 2 жыл бұрын

you will have to figure out how to make it adaptable to standard issue helmets.

@kealashnikov6864 2 жыл бұрын

I'm already typing up the counseling statement about spending $10,000 on a night vision helmet setup lmao

@bathanynguyen6705 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsirguypersonman149 Marine grunts are already rocking high cuts, peltors, dual tubes. Active side. Not sure if reserves are equipped.

@pavlothekozak827 2 жыл бұрын

@@bathanynguyen6705 Along with the 64 count Crayolas? Bought time they caught up to the Army.

@bathanynguyen6705 2 жыл бұрын

@@pavlothekozak827 with built-in sharpener 💯

@claykalmar8131 Жыл бұрын

This is helping me consider how to reset up my firefighting helmet. Weight, balance, snag points, fit, it all translates over. Thanks!

@DrPayne866 Жыл бұрын

There are so many simple things that could make or break you that you’ve addressed in this video - absolutely love your tips! PLEASE please do a video on a COMMS setup next, would be a great segway after this helmet video

@thebigboss1824 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing that people don't talk about helmets more. Thanks Garand.

@96kylar 2 жыл бұрын

Not a billion out there...

@bluegrim4252 2 жыл бұрын

I know there so dope to man lol there like legos you can get all this cool stuff to put on them there like an AR15 or An M4 but on your had you can customize the sht out of them and not to mention they just look really cool

@sunnycat69 2 жыл бұрын

Prob because most dudes dont have a need for comms and don't have night vision 😞 i got a Bump for when I get NV and it's nice to have ear pro on it

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

...but no under the fullcut helmet mention... =/

@MisterNi 2 жыл бұрын

Next generation helmets are legitimately amazing but for older guys like me who were in the military in the 2000s and early 2010s, most helmets weren't rated to stop anything beyond a 9mm so there wasn't much to talk about other that fit and comfort. The British Army in Afghanistan famously didn't even wear helmets when entering an urban environment as the Brits assumed that helmets only made their soldiers seem more intimidating, obscured the face and didn't provide protection against an AK bullet anyway.

@ltdogoop 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice to see you replying to comments, awesome you interacting with the community:)

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

I try

@code-dredd 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb Do or do not. There is no try. -Operator Yoda

@carpetcop6173 Жыл бұрын

You are doing the Lord’s work by presenting these survival/gear videos. The information is exceptional and goes a long way toward providing people with the knowledge necessary to be effective when needed. Obviously, training with your gear is where skill development comes into play, but I am sure that there are many who don’t even know WHAT skills they should be training on. So many guys I’ve known have seemed to be of the belief that they bough a rifle, so they should be good to go. They have no training, no knowledge of survival tactics, no armor, no comms, no night vision capability, and no medical gear. Hopefully, a large number of good people will take this information, use it to guide them toward the gear they need, and follow up by training with their gear. The more people we have who are capable and prepared, the better.

@ShraderCircle Жыл бұрын

Where do I get the training?

@davidlauderdale7147 8 ай бұрын

Prepared for what? This is the safest nation on the planet so to act like you're about to go to war is disgusting.

@Real_Mick3y6 7 ай бұрын

@@davidlauderdale7147Prepare for the worst, hope for the best my friend

@TheAnnoyedAssasain 3 ай бұрын

essay lol

@TheAnnoyedAssasain 3 ай бұрын

@@davidlauderdale7147 some soldiers even in the US buy their own gear because standard issue is sometimes dookie water

@richardsykes6762 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the series you've been doing lately, starting the the woods series end of last year. Cant wait for the next episode of this one.

@zachariahmorris833 2 жыл бұрын

There are a few companies that make nice lids out of the old ACS helmets. Very comfortable and look cool. Good choice if you want ballistic protection and don't have the money for a Wendy or Opscore. Fun fact if you want to save money you can get the Peltors made for industrial work that are the same but not labeled as tactical and the mounts are available from 3M directly at much lower prices too.

@sabre8862 2 жыл бұрын

Names of the companies?

@vlaricshard2 2 жыл бұрын

@@sabre8862 im wondering too. ive got a bump but a ballistic is on the to buy list. also are those other peltors set up for comms?

@JEJAK5396 2 жыл бұрын

Friends don’t let friends cut up MICH/ACH/MCH helmets. It’s like the SKS Bubba meme, but worse.

@kylesweeney1550 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of the Peltor Sport Tac 500s. I have been extremely impressed with them. They fit snug, but not uncomfortably so. Work well with a hat too. I only got the 500s because I wanted the Bluetooth connection capability for my phone. The 500s are top of that line. You can get a basic set, the 100s. And a mid tier, 300s. Not super expensive and work good. No helmet integration that I know of unfortunately.

@JEJAK5396 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylesweeney1550 You can rig those up to helmets pretty easily. How well do the Sport Tacs pick up sound directionality?

@kdubsironwerks 2 жыл бұрын

After 14 years in combat arms, one thing I cannot express the most is the importance of a helmet and and how little the Army and leadership stresses fit and weight. Hell, we still use the shit from Desert Storm, especially Nat. Guard. Running PVS 13s with no counterweight and just throwing pads in and go.

@7.62flavorsoffreedom2 2 жыл бұрын

Currently active duty 13B and I can confirm the fit and weight of our helmets are not spoken of what so ever. You get issued your shitty pads you slap in how ever you find comfortable and you put on your rhino mount/ cat eyes and call it a day. Drivers using the PVS-14s have no counterweight regardless of the time or distance behind the wheel. (We are mechanized so it's pretty much all the time)

@MrVonkliest 2 жыл бұрын

When I got to my 2nd NG unit I literally was given a PASGT since I couldn’t get an OCIE appointment. Shit you not.

@7.62flavorsoffreedom2 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrVonkliest sounds like the military

@MrVonkliest 2 жыл бұрын

@@7.62flavorsoffreedom2 YUUUUUP. NGL, it was a vibe and it was actually really cool as fuck. The NCO who hooked me up with it was by far one of the kindest, most patient and straight forward without being a cunt dudes I’ve ever met. I’d drop anything to help that man.

@7.62flavorsoffreedom2 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrVonkliest yeah it's got it's moments. I'm at the 50 cal range rn. Don't think I'll sign again tho

@LoudlabsNYC 2 жыл бұрын

Mike I hope you demonstrate the 4tubes next time

@miguelmart1659 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are incredible resources for active duty infantry guys on the conventional side of the house. If you have time or interest, it might not hurt to do a fast class on battery types; lithium/ nickel-metal hydride/ alkaline ect. All batteries bleed energy over time and should be briefly considered during PCC/PCI. I’ve found that in the new L3 ENVGs you can use rechargeable batts if you have access to a power outlet with any regularity. It helps with sustainability through supply channels and can cut down on weight over the course of weeks. Conversely, alkaline batts don’t work on some of the newer models of NVGs because of the power output being lower than what is required to run the system. Just food for thought from a guy that wasn’t even aware of some of the issues until I researched it. Great job and great value!

@pokec. 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw your ig post and then the notification popped up. Mike i seriously like what you are doing for the community.

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

My brother in Christ, thank you

@wirelessone2986 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb Awesome reply

@TheDiabolus 2 жыл бұрын

Really loving these series, appreciate it!

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@justamessenger7141 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best tactical teaching channels on KZfaq. Binge watching your videos at the moment; great content and very informative.

@Ghost_TF420 2 жыл бұрын

Many new series showing up from you! Excited as always

@dani-spy4579 2 жыл бұрын

*Congratulations you have join our loyal subscriber’s that have bing picked to join the giveaway,Congratulations once more check up to fine your way to me👆👆*

@VeteranOfSojuWars 2 жыл бұрын

You don't need a High-cut to use Comms. ACHs, ECHs and IHPS (all low cut helmets) were specifically designed to wear comms under them. I wore Peltors under my ACH for years. I get that High-Cuts are the cool thing and are lighter, but don't sleep on low-cuts as many are a fraction of the price of the helmets displayed here.

@bthemedia 2 жыл бұрын

but do they have NV mounts???

@VeteranOfSojuWars 2 жыл бұрын

@@bthemedia From the factory, no not attached. NV mounts for them are widely available though. The 3 helmets I named are all US military issue, so they have an NV mounting capability when you install the NV base.

@TheDanGuy Жыл бұрын

Same with the Revision helmet issued to British forces

@Abolish_The_ATF Жыл бұрын

nah highcuts are superior. We finally get them in the MC infantry and im glad bc I didnt wanna use my personal ops core to get ruined by training and deployments

@jeremyknop5378 Жыл бұрын

@@bthemedia if your not running NV it doesn't matter, if you are then that might certainly be a consideration to make of course you could always just drill the holes in the helmet for whichever favorite mount you want to use might be. That what I did to mount an arc rail on the side of my pasgt.

@fsp_syndicate 2 жыл бұрын

Tim Kennedy watching Mike encourage civilians to get gear and train: 👁👄👁

@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 2 жыл бұрын

_But, but, I had to get yelled at for my kit._

@j0hnicide 2 жыл бұрын

people only know who that bro vet is bc of joe rogan

@bravo6959 2 жыл бұрын

Who?

@fsp_syndicate 2 жыл бұрын

@@bravo6959 the special forces airborne ranger sniper MMA fighter who thinks he’s better than everyone else

@newdefsys 2 жыл бұрын

Great timing on this upload. I've just started researching a modernized helmet set up to replace my ancient PASGT

@ItsDoms Жыл бұрын

This man reminds me so much of my old platoon sergeant, the energetic explanation with a hint of “if I catch any of you fucking around while I’m teaching, the whole platoon will go for a 6 hour sitting exercise in the bog”

@eliasdeleone7059 2 жыл бұрын

Bro GT inspired me to commit, it's set off this incredible wave momentum in my life. Hitting training, educating myself, mental and personal development. My life 180'd and I'm forever grateful.

@SlavGod47 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment Good shit dude. Keep it up 👌

@TheInfantry98 2 жыл бұрын

Or just join the military

@SlavGod47 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98 As a Veteran, absolutely not I highly recommend against enlisting for anyone

@ChristianNiegemann 2 жыл бұрын

And here I am used to running with a helmet from the early 90s weighing 1.4kg without any kinds of rails and such.

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

Technology has gotten wild

@ChristianNiegemann 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb It was a proper pain in the neck.

@MaxC_1 2 жыл бұрын

don't get yourself a permanent joint pain the neck down the line

@ChristianNiegemann 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxC_1 no longer serving, so not really an issue any more.

@richwalter3107 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Worst thing we complained about when we transitioned to the original PASGAT back in the 80's was the weight, neck pain, and massive headaches. Multiple excercises, several deployments, and a lot of us have herniated or damaged C6 and C7's , so our necks go CRUNCH when we turn our heads.

@patrickwooden5905 11 ай бұрын

I am about to buy my first set of nods, my first bucket and my first coms for a bucket, this info was so valuable. Thanks

@Ky1eB 2 жыл бұрын

bro, i gotta say you always hit it on the head, so grateful you do this for us

@Nick-qt2zn 2 жыл бұрын

If flannel daddy doesn't wear flannels anymore, I'm watching t-rex arms. Ultimate level 100 bargaining right there

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

You drive a hard bargain. Deal

@Nick-qt2zn 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb Pleasure doing business, good sir

@purgatoryexotics 2 жыл бұрын

I think its important to also note that bump helmets work just like a regular bicycle helmet does. When you're in high stress situations or larping with your buddies, tripping, falling and hitting your head are all things you dont want to do. Protect your noggin no matter what you are doing. I sure as shit wont ride my motorcycle without one. Someone wanna lend me a few grand for an ops core?

@twistedmetal56 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao true

@RebelFNOS 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact the old school SF Bump helmets were literally just modified bicycle and skate board helmet

@twistedmetal56 2 жыл бұрын

@@RebelFNOS remembers in Mogadishu*

@NuclearFantasies 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a Team Wendy LTP for airsoft. Not to flex, but because I've seen head injuries occur in airsoft and I value my life.

@twistedmetal56 2 жыл бұрын

@@NuclearFantasies i was curious about the Team Wendy. How does it hold up?

@matthewhunter3684 Жыл бұрын

Honestly? One of the best intros imo

@wojtek1180 Жыл бұрын

you are the real one Garand big thanks to you for this type of content

@diegoflores3408 2 жыл бұрын

That intro felt like a personal attack, those front temple pads always give me the biggest migraine after a few hours of continuous wear

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

Experiment with the new ops core liner my dude!

@julian23561 2 жыл бұрын

Team Wendy liners are a God send.

@EQ9962 2 жыл бұрын

Big truth. By the end of a call out i am thinking that taking a headshot wont be as bad as another minute in the damn helmet. Seriously though, a co-worker took a .44 special to the helmet from close range and walked away. Ops- Core took it like a champ…

@bradenmchenry995 2 жыл бұрын

@@julian23561 Team Wendy also is a scumbag organization that supported Hillary. Don’t support them

@ribbitcroak 2 жыл бұрын

There's an ach upgrade pad that this light Grey that is super comfy and soft.

@JphoenixK 2 жыл бұрын

Mike is such an inspiration man, despite being a tac ops he still dedicates time to informing us on important topics. Thank you for your effort Mike! Keep it up :)

@joshgalt2022 Жыл бұрын

Amazing vid. Thank you for your work.

@ATLtennis50 Жыл бұрын

This helmet set up is soooo intricate!!! Thanks for the vid

@dmoose7066 2 жыл бұрын

"TNVC guys run night vision all day" someone should tell them to try it at night sometime, it's way cooler. I'll see myself out.

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@johnydsmithson6834 2 жыл бұрын

Garand thumb doing the lord's work for this country, and I mean it genuinely. Love these practical series you're putting out, it is so unbelievably important! Thank you!

@justaaron2558 Жыл бұрын

Useful info. Helmuts are often underrated by civilians. Most people are worried about looking like a dork. Glad to see some appreciation for the gear. Helmuts are a very useful piece of equipment.

@CharlieVanLiew Жыл бұрын

We love you Mike. Thanks for everything.

@OntarioBearHunter 2 жыл бұрын

on a reverse gear/ safety decision , a guy at a " heavy metal" 2 gun match showed up in full kit with a Team Wendy helmet with all kinds of rails and attachments .. cool. Saw him a week later at the gas station on his motorcycle wearing a 99 dollar GVK open face helmet. I don't think he really understands risk assessment and mitigation.

@PhilosoraptorXJ 2 жыл бұрын

I ride bikes year round and won’t wear a full face that isn’t ECE/Snell certified. (DOT certification is a joke.) The amount of Harley riders who will open carry while rolling around without a helmet boggles my mind and my soul.

@OntarioBearHunter 2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilosoraptorXJ yup.. not just HD riders .. any cruiser rider can be guilty.. only thing I am guilty of is going over the 5 year reg . My helmets are stored inside my house on a rack not getting banged around and we are out of luck from mid October to April for riding up here . I do have a DOT helmet for my SxS.. because hunting regs require blaze orange helmets to and from hunt locations ..lol but when bombing trails its a full face and goggles.

@benchgoblin Жыл бұрын

I think riding in a population dense area in general is unsafe, someone I knew from my high school class got creamed and didn’t survive after a 17yo girl pulled out in front of him without looking, but yeah cars aren’t safe either so best to stay as safe as you can

@MisterNi 2 жыл бұрын

I ran an Ops-Core helmet and before that, whatever composite helmet the Army was using between 2001 to 2004. I will say though, my plate carrier saved my life, my helmet was mostly a spot to store my night optics and spare battery. Its saved me from a few impact concussions but I never depended on it to stop an AK round. That's what the pink and grey matter within your noggin is for. 🙂

@FirearmsofAmerica 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir, this was extremely helpful!

@karpooooff 2 жыл бұрын

Just by watching this video brought flashbacks of me wearing my standard issue army mitch and pvs-14 mounted on a rino mount. There were no counter weights. You just had to sinch down the back straps to keep your nods from sagging down past your face which would only last a few minutes until the straps came lose again 😑 always envied the opscore helmets that the rangers used.

@mattconrad2898 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really loving the video formats recently, the funny ass intros and the outdoor videos make it feel more loosey goosey 🤟🏼

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

I skip to trolling in the comments after the intro shorts.

@mattconrad2898 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gnolomweb that's called doing gods work

@xaxsimplexescapex 2 жыл бұрын

these openings are fucking hilarious. top tier content as always

@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын

We do our best! :)

@ArmorandArtillery 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarandThumb perfectly cut scream in the beginning there

@backtracker4256 2 жыл бұрын

For camo, would be cool to talk about the Mitznefet helmet and if it has some merit. Love the vids, great content!

@jcbassoon220 Жыл бұрын

So I do medieval combat reenactment and one of the biggest things we tell newbies is when you do Pell work, wear your helmet. Our helmets weigh about 7 to 9 lbs so the weight, the sight picture, and movement all needs to get use to. Train as you live, live as you train.

@Spetsnazty 2 жыл бұрын

I used to run a aviation style Oregon aero zeta liner in my maritime and ACH. They are a little hot but they are amazingly comfortable.

@natekinzie4749 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully helmets start to come down in price like carriers have!

@iarissei 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this series

@jedicoolgamer5517 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving the MICH 2000/ACH Helmet it's well deserved credit!.

@rpnvg 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect timing, Mike. I *just* bought my Team Wendy Ballistic EXFIL SL today. Definitely using these tips!

@wilhelmhetrick8948 2 жыл бұрын

How is it?

@rpnvg 2 жыл бұрын

@@wilhelmhetrick8948 It hasn't even shipped yet -- but from the ones I used, it was incredible. The Size 2 (XL) was lighter in weight than the XL Ops-Core MT that I used. The padding system was definitely superior (reminded me of the aftermarket 4D pads you can buy for Ops) and I really like the retention system over the Ops one. The only negative is Opscore rails tend to be the standard, vs TW. But I opted for the newer 3.0 rails. Shouldn't be a huge issue, for my use. I also used a 20% first responder discount but TW always runs an Independence Day sale if you want 20% off an order as a regular joe. I debated back and forth on the two but it was when I actually put them on that the EXFIL SL was the easy winner, for my use. Which is mostly night vision and extra noggin protection when hog hunting with friends.

@rpnvg 2 жыл бұрын

@@wilhelmhetrick8948 Just got it in! Man, it is absolutely wonderful. Insanely comfortable and light weight. It really blows my old Ops-Core bump out of the water.

@wilhelmhetrick8948 2 жыл бұрын

@@rpnvg guess I know which one I'm getting now

@rpnvg 2 жыл бұрын

@@wilhelmhetrick8948 If possible - wait until Independence Day. They run a 20% off sale and you’ll save quite a bit of money. I only bought mine now because I already get 20% off as a first responder. 👍

@saccaed 2 жыл бұрын

Standing desk is great for gear testing before field testing. I'm sure I've looked like an mega larper at times, but remote work means I can toss on gear for hours at a time to do comfort testing and it's invaluable.

@redfoxtactical8425 2 жыл бұрын

I've worn my plate carrier in VR shooters before just because you spend hours shifting into different firing positions and standing in it. It's a great way to fine tune your kit before taking it into the field where you may not have time to adjust things for hours.

@a97807 2 жыл бұрын

@@redfoxtactical8425 Now THIS is a great use case for VR! It makes so much sense in retrospect. Going to kit up before playing Pistol Whip next time

@ab5olut3zero95 2 жыл бұрын

Wearing your gear to do chores around the house works too. It’s stupid as all hell and you feel sillier than Bozo, but you get used to wearing and moving in your gear.

@TacticalTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

For headset wire management, I made little kydex J hooks that I attach to the rear screws on the inside of the helmet.

@dragonzord85 Жыл бұрын

Great video well done

@tristanschweigl 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video 👍🏻 I want to add 2 things, when it comes to helmets: 1. Add a loop or something to connect your helmet to PC, when not wearing it. 2. And most important is to make your setup ABC-mask ready with an chinstring extension. Spread peace and be deadly my friends ✌🏻

@Michael-ir4kh 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna be buying a PVS-14 over the summer, so all of this was very helpful! Thanks for the video

@DeathMond. 2 жыл бұрын

Get the white tube!

@enduser6996 2 жыл бұрын

Jealous!

@Michael-ir4kh 2 жыл бұрын

@@enduser6996 don’t be, it’s requires financial irresponsibility and lots of ramen lol

@enduser6996 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! Lol I’ll definitely be keeping that in mind! Thanks bro 🇺🇸

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

@@jiujitsu5000 do you have any image intensifiers for cheap?

@Kcjones143527 6 ай бұрын

…it’s like seeing your dad shave his face….but in reverse

@HeavyMettaloid 2 жыл бұрын

I used to supplement our MAs a couple times a month for a shitty collateral duty, one of the things we did every blue moon was a FPCON Charlie exercise where we were supposed to be wearing helmets. I learned very quickly to make sure I got a helmet that fit and to adjust it to be comfy.

@totenfurwotan4478 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see more of this content. My helmets already squared away but I still love seeing these videos

@WorldwideBushcraftSurvival 2 жыл бұрын

You earned a thumbs up on this one. I broke my next in two places while on duty. Wearing helmets now is excruciating. I wear a bump, when possible, for NVG's.

@juansimon5802 Жыл бұрын

theres no snag factor running comm wire over the top on the outside , just run it under ur helmet cover.

@autisticANDarmed Жыл бұрын

A lot of people who use the super high speed stuff have bare helmets, it’s convenient. I struggle to get my ACH cover on and off every time I switch something on my helmet

@bees-17 2 жыл бұрын

Note: for cooling off your ears with the AMP mount, pull it up and push the top of the earpiece against the helmet rail above the ear, if that makes sense. You should still be able to hear well enough.

@isaacfreeman8860 2 жыл бұрын

I've used all sorts of helmets and I like the 2002 cut helmet the most. It's still got that ACH feel with a little cut out for running comms but not so much of a cutout that it's an opscore

@RomeoAirsoft 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing these gear setup videos, makes my larping much more intuitive. Keep these coming!

@HugMyTibbers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video request of mine

@djsturm685 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. The choice of helmet is really important but often neglected.

@DeckDogs4Life 2 жыл бұрын

I will say, the reason I feel like more people are looking at plates over helmets is because of the price difference. I usually see helmets still at a significantly higher price than most decent plates and carriers. Though, helmets can definitely be important. Even one that isn't rated to stop a bullet could at least help if you fall on your head or get hit by shrapnel or a ricochet.

@AA-yx2kf 2 жыл бұрын

I just use the helmet I got from the special bus I used to ride as a kid! Still fits!!

@scowler7200 2 жыл бұрын

Weeeee!!!

@CombatMedic00 Жыл бұрын

I've been messing with my helmet pads and wearing my helmet around the house to see what hurts after a bit lol I do not want to experience the migraines I had in the regular Army. That Ready or Not comment really hit close to home 😂

@DavidGalich77 Жыл бұрын

Man geared up! Rock on!

@Gunthusiest 2 жыл бұрын

You uploaded this at the perfect time. Thank you. I've got a few in shopping carts and currently looking for a solid one

@erockoutdoors633 2 жыл бұрын

I do that too. Lol

@warrenharrison9490 2 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciated content. May not have ops core, but information is very helpful.

@donaldashford6588 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see you review the TP-82.

@flintmcrock636 Жыл бұрын

That video is amazing information.

@damonzilliox2751 2 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for the knowledge and and insight that you are passing on to us. This has been a great series.

@Gldn1017 2 жыл бұрын

These intros only get better and better

@danielreyes7297 Жыл бұрын

I guess I’m a LARPer. I stopped using personal vehicles so I use a pack daily just to commute. I’m a believer in live how you train. When I get to my job it’s 8-10 hours of manual labor in PPE. thanks for covering this topic. My hardhat is lacking in major areas all which seem to be covered by a bump helmet.

@esther12q 2 жыл бұрын

very handy, thanks

@devrinmg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you I’ll be getting training tonight out back with Buster because mom changed the locks on the basement for buying this gear on her cc 💪🏻

@carlwitt3934 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a video where he breaks down different setups. How is your 3 day patrol setup different from your 2 week recon? What do you change up when going into an urban environment? I'd watch a 3 hour long video describing different setups from boots to helmet.

@psycomutt Жыл бұрын

He did those awhile ago

@dcusator Жыл бұрын

Nice overview. A list of the specific gear mentioned would be appreciated. Thanks for your service. Fred at Counting Coup Tactical/Spiritus System did a review of his setup and had a nice list as an example.

@WFBOWPLAY Жыл бұрын

I need more of these videos!

@scottdickson9224 2 жыл бұрын

The flawless timing. I JUST started looking into helmets and nvg setups

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

When are you gonna drop the $12,000 on the PVS15s tho?

@JuanPerez-oi3nc 2 жыл бұрын

Mr.Garand Thumb, everything I begin to do deep searches into gear it's seen you read my my mind. Your awsome thank for the videos.

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, $17,000-$55,000 later you'll have the setup mentioned here!

@cowbyupnow1 9 ай бұрын

So i have been retired (Army) for nearly 10 years now... We didt have all this newer "Johnny Go Fast" equipment readily available to us back then. Then again, I wasnt in a "High speed" MOS either. But i think its outstanding how much technology has improved in just the last decade... I thought we were pretty advanced with the ACH when it replaced our old Kevlar "K-Pots" lol....love the Chanel Mike...even though im seeing this vid a year after it was published.

@MisteriosGloriosos922 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!

@ch3cksund3ad 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you making genuine, and educational videos like this. Zero shilling, no shaming or shitting on brands with hypocrisy for half the video, or trying to push a ton of overpriced products. Yes, these are expensive, but he even mentions there are others and everything is a sacrifice

@Gnolomweb 2 жыл бұрын

Is you're comment facieous? --cause internet. ACH $330. Run $100 peltor coms under it. PVS14s mono for nvs.

@ch3cksund3ad 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gnolomweb night vision is not cheap, and not all helmets are that cheap, depending what someone wants(as the video mentions). To some people, that $330 is also not cheap. Everybody lives at different speeds, humble yourself. That's what a lot of my comment was really about, being humble, which you are not.

@josephmatuszak3855 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone talks real talk on head gear. Brain buckets are important, but man yeah the neck pain is real.

@preacher1776 2 жыл бұрын

I run a 2xDown (about 13:00). One goes to my radio that will support HAM FRS, other goes to the radio that doesn't. Seems to work well. I don't have to violate FCC rule and de-solder a resistor to open up FRS.

@JasonSmith-gq4hb Жыл бұрын

Maybe a little more love for “bump helmets”. I use an Opscore SF on occasion. Of course mission dictates equipment, but for missions not intended for direct contact/combat, a bump is a perfect replacement for a “boonie hat”, giving you NOD, white/IR, and commo mounting options while saving you from smacking your noggin on the sharp, pointy world. All at a fraction of the weight of a ballistic.