The knowledge transfer is priceless for us none military minutemen...
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SouthernBullets Жыл бұрын
Take advice on gear from through hikers on weight savings. I’ve done a ton of miles with a pack and I am always looking for ways to reduce what’s on my back. 😊
@twinarrowssurvival.2.065 Жыл бұрын
@@SouthernBullets Yeah I have been studying what they use and carry as well
@mortalmonke8844 Жыл бұрын
Gettin three seashells vibes from the seven sandbags
Another great video. Thanks for the info as always. "Good enough for government work." Loved that! My dad used to always say that. He was in the Corps during Korea. He was a Marine till the day he passed away. Semper Fi!
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MrMastachef Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. I appreciate insight from people who actually use their shit.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@asclark0970 Жыл бұрын
Get you a cheap dollar store plastic cutting board and cut it in the shape of the back of the pack. Stick it in with Velcro or just jam it in there and place it between the back of the pack and the water bladder. That will give it some rigidity and take some of the feeling away from the bladder against your back.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brownsmock739 Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re switching to a dg3. The best suspension and frame system out there. Used mystery ranch, guccied out Alice packs, had the TT 3DAPP, LBT bags, eagle bags, but the dg3 is here to stay. Did a 9 mile the other day with 2 river crossings and the 60lb load in my pack melted away. Didn’t even feel like it was there. I have a valkor 3 day if you’re interested in trying it. Like your TT bag but a little bigger, better layout and has aluminum frame stays. I also have a battle labs 5 day assault pack you can try out if you want too and the dg3 doesn’t work. (It definitely should. Hence why I’m openly offering up my other bags)
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thepumpkinking9756 Жыл бұрын
I recently took a medium Alice pack and Molle 2 medium assault pack frame. Chopped about 3 inches off the top of the frame, to make it short an stubby. Now it rides perfect on the buttpack and gives more support when loaded out. Compared to the frame sheet I was using.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that myself!
@camoman132 Жыл бұрын
For anyone that has an alice, remember the alice has d rings inside and strings to tie up the bottom of the pack to make it an assault pack. With or without the frame
@richardreser150 Жыл бұрын
I have the same pack. It’s not too bad. Just got it and figuring out how to best use it. Thanks for this video. Give me some good ideas. Coming from our medium ruck and a Camelbak pack.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@timothygourley5690 Жыл бұрын
If you are looking a pack that works really well with belt kit, the karrimor sf predator 45 with side rocket pockets or the karrimor sf sabre 45 with side rocket pockets. Both packs with side pockets can take you from 3 to 5 days comfortably maybe even at a push a week
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@luckyomen Жыл бұрын
Bongo Gear has the Becker Patrol Pack Mark II, it seems like a cross between a compact version of the Alice Medium and a USMC FILBE Assault Pack with some sustainment pouches. It might be worth a look. Only downside I can see is the harness style shoulder straps in the event you wear it over body armor, but it may spark inspiration for a tailored solution in the 40L range.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MochiMoose Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content dude. Not having a frame, I would suggest you go to Grey Man Tactical and get a rigid Molle panel insert that will fit the dimensions of your pack. They have a ton to choose from, and it will add some rigidity to your pack if you size it properly. Will also help keep you from feeling that bladder against your back. Hope that helps dude!
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@citizeninfantry2 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video, but you should look at the Platatac Tropical Spur Pack. Short profile and has a flexible external frame.
@TheGruntPerspective2 ай бұрын
I have, thanks for watching!
@DocCypher Жыл бұрын
You should like the crossfire with that belt rig. My crossfire MK7 works with nixie LFR(gotta pack it a certain way) and my jayjays webbing. Keep seeing the upgraded TT 3 day pack. Think I may have to get it.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
TT is solid stuff
@TheKnokou Жыл бұрын
Have you thought about doing a video on boots and/or foot care considerations?
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I have, i definitely will in the future!
@brye0331 Жыл бұрын
Another great video brother, just realized these videos like a Tarawa Terrace garage 🤔
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with tarawa terrace…
@JMann3030 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate if you want to plus up the day pack further you can always add mystery ranch/crossfire "daypack" lid i believe it's called. Easy conversion to do and could let you get closer to what an alice pack may carry.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-xu4mf7ko7y Жыл бұрын
Good KIT FOR MILITARY. Thanks,Sir.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@clint.ontherange Жыл бұрын
I've also found the alice frame is too tall for my back with a butt pack. Neanderthal proportion problems I guess... thanks for the considerations!
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching fellow caveman
@fishrrelaxing9361 Жыл бұрын
I use the eberly little brother pack from my skycrane 2 and it’s sits perfectly on top of the but pack. It also is little taller on top compared to most similar size pack no to dissimilar to a hiking pack vs a regular 3 day in a sense. Works way better then sim other packs I tried. Not the largest pack but that’s the point with this setup..
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@protectpersevere2030 Жыл бұрын
Awesome loadout man! Yah personally i’ve only used the nixieworks belt kit but i haven’t found a external frame pack that works with it even with it packed minimally. One thing i did was use a nitelze packing cube to act almost like an internal pack frame. Still haven’t found a concrete solution just kinda getting buy with running a med alice without frame and relying on the buttpack harness to carry the load.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@duaneolson316 Жыл бұрын
There's mystery ranch 2 or 3 dap. Get the small- medium frame sheet and crank it all the way up
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that as well!
@torsten4757 Жыл бұрын
Check also: Helikon-Tex Ratel Mk2 (25l) Rucksack
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@derekboland1460 Жыл бұрын
You won't look back once you get the Crossfire DG3, especially with a belt kit and/or body armour.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I’m super excited!
@pelti93 Жыл бұрын
You could also use a medium alice with a molle 2 medium pack frame
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I probably will try that one day, don’t have a medium frame right now though
@camoman132 Жыл бұрын
A metal cross bar would really help that frame from popping out.
@duncanidaho0175 Жыл бұрын
I ROCK THE OLD SCHOOL LBV WITH SOE BUTTPACK AND THE SPECOPS BRAND ULTRA RUCK ON ALICE PACK FRAME FOR LONR RANGE PATROLLING, ALMOST THE SAME AS WHEN I FIRST ARRIVED TO THE REGIMENT, THEN ALL THE TRASITION TO CHEST RIGS STARTED 6 YEARS LATER , NOW ITS ANCIENT GEAR FOR SOME, NOT ME, I ROCK ALL ALICE NOW THAT I AM RETIRED , OUTFUCKINGSTANDING VID , DRIVE ON SUA SPONTE RANGERS LEAD THE WAY
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@williamwimmer5473 Жыл бұрын
leukotape stuck to waxed parchment paper and flat folded in your med kit and around your foot powder bottle is great for hot spots, vastly superior to medical tape, does most things duct tape and hockey tape can, and with your leatherman makes lots of fast H band aids
@MrMcGuy4 ай бұрын
Came to 2nd this. I'm not military but 10 mile days elk hunting in the mountains have proven Leukotape to be the best foot tape to have ever existed, period. It will stay on for a week straight and you'll never have a blister again.
@torsten4757 Жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for showing your ideas. Did you already consider the 5.11 RUSH ruck series for you kit to use...??
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
No I have not! Thank you!
@torsten4757 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective You might be lucky with genuine Military back packs from the Brits. They are built overall with kind of a shorter backs. Because their use of the belt kit system together with these back packs. Thats basically what you´re looking for, right? Regards from Germany
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
@@torsten4757 yeah I’ve looked at some, i’m really hoping the DG3 is going to work out good for me
@upstate-settlers Жыл бұрын
Could you fit your sleeping pad on the top where you've got your sandbags? - might free up that bottom pouch got you!
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I could, but then it would get stuck on all kinds of trees and branches
@upstate-settlers Жыл бұрын
very true mate, but always good to have the option if you need to haul more!
@outofrangetv2353 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried out the Army’s medium ruck?
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
No I have not! I thought about it though, just looking at it it looks like it would work pretty well. I know the shoulder yolk is adjustable as well so that would help it ride a little bit higher.
@outofrangetv2353 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective I can get mine to sit up pretty high, but it’s a bit long so I’m not sure if it’s high enough for a large belt kit. The compartments on it are nice and have extra organizers inside. Has molle on the outside to easily attach extra pockets. I think it’d make a 5 day pack a lot easier
@amidall523410 ай бұрын
Did you checked platatac spur tropical pack for backpack considering
@TheGruntPerspective10 ай бұрын
Yeah I looked at but this is very similar
@user-hu2xb1cb1v Жыл бұрын
What do you think about adding a thin plastic cutting board between the water bladder and the back of the pack?
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
That’s kind of what I was trying to do by putting the orders template back there, but I’m sure if I got an actual sheet of plastic it would work a little bit better
@luckyomen Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective Clip board for drawing Range cards was my solution back when I used a personal assault pack instead of the filbe one. It lacked the plastic inner frame but held more. Blackhawk! 3 day pack, if I remember correctly.
@GruntLife-yi6xv11 ай бұрын
Im a an 0331 and have been a Yat Ya grunt When I was running with the Lava Dogs out in Hawaii. I ran an ILBE RECON ruck and assault pack. Then sometimes an OD Green Tac Tailor 3 day plus like the L/Corporal here. After hitting the beach jungle boots are amazing. Now that I'm with the 24th MEU I'll be humping the pig on the battalion landing team. I need to know which ruck is gonna hold up better to beach landings? The Newer FILBE or the Army's MOLLE 2nd gen Large ruck and assault pack with their integral rifleman kits? Now I'm in the Jungle alot so I need a serious response. Thank You, Semper Fidelis and Gawd Bless the Dawgs of Helmand
@TheGruntPerspective11 ай бұрын
Highly recommend a large alice or malice pack
@GruntLife-yi6xv11 ай бұрын
Good to go, I'll probably go with the stage 3 Malice Pack. And help me convince the other grunts you cannot talk guns if you do not share a TRP. No one believes me and other gun teams are constantly talking to my M240 when we don't share a TRP. Have you been to Kaneohe Bay yet?
@TheGruntPerspective11 ай бұрын
@@GruntLife-yi6xv you are correct, you can only talk guns if both of the guns are firing at the same target. If the squad needs to cover multiple trp’s, then each gun executes individual rates of fire
@GruntLife-yi6xv11 ай бұрын
Yep. Cyclic fire, sustained fire, plunging fires so on and so fourth. How many oki floats do you reckon you got under your belt now? I vowed I will die on the fleet I'm gonna jump the pig as long as the Corpse will let me, good to go?
How unfortunate that your assault pack is so small. I wish that I could recommend proper replacement, but short rucksacks went out of fashion during the Cold war. Maybe you should get one taylored.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Absolutely giant by assault pack standards. But too small for main pack standards
@JackkDevil Жыл бұрын
The British PLCE short Bergen is great but I do not know how easy it is to be found in US
@tg286 Жыл бұрын
could you/would you, wear a flak vest or plate carrier under the belt kit. or would it be to cumbersome
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
You absolutely can! I usually run the harness under the plate carrier though. Some people prefer the opposite
@sierra715 Жыл бұрын
What kinda main kit do you use in conjunction with a ruck and belt, a plate carrier or belly chest rig, or?
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
The belt is the main kit. You can throw armor on too if you need
@stevenladrig9592 Жыл бұрын
You're better off going to rucksack and a haversack I'll carry everything you need to use
@bladeking201310 ай бұрын
How tall is that bag? 18/20in?
@TheGruntPerspective10 ай бұрын
I’m not sure
@mastrus Жыл бұрын
hi, how many liter is the backpack?
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
I don’t know sorry
@sierra715 Жыл бұрын
3131 cubic inches or a little over 50 liters. Its the gen2 three day assault pack from tactical tailor.
@theTrengen Жыл бұрын
Are you in a leadership position? or can you do this if your just a regular joe when i get to my unit i want to be as efficient as possible. or should i just rely on CIF issued gear
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
You can do whatever your unit is okay with. My unit is very lenient
@or6060 Жыл бұрын
get a hammock and delete the sleeping pad, way less cumbersome. SOS rations are way lighter and smaller than MREs, you can fit 6 days worth in a SAW pouch. but they're near flavorless, so keep the hot sauce & snacks handy.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
Hammocks are going to be a no-go for infantrymen. It takes to long to setup and take down in a hurry. It also requires you to be high off the ground and thus spotted easier by someone else.
@or6060 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective it's super easy to get a pre strung system that just requires you use two carabiners to set it up fast. and there's no reason why you can't pull it taught and hang it low to the ground. and you can get a whole self-contained hammock with a built in rain cover so you don't need to setup a tarp. or you could put a bivy in the hammock.
@zachmcwilliams8412 Жыл бұрын
We don’t pack for camping, we pack for combat. Hammocks are a no go for obvious reasons. Yes, you’re right about the benefits but camouflage and concealment are more important. Not only that, tad bit hard to set up a hammock in a desert or urban environment… during combat ops. Poncho liner is king! Yut.
@or6060 Жыл бұрын
@@zachmcwilliams8412 someone already said most of that, they're non-issues. all you need in a treeless environment are two small sticks or poles of some type. look into how people actually set up hammocks. also i'm talking about shelters, not insulation. dunno how a poncho liner is incompatible with a hammock
@zachmcwilliams8412 Жыл бұрын
@@or6060 You’re missing the biggest point…. Camping doesn’t equate to combat. We can’t just “throw two poles up and pitch a hammock”. Hence why poncho liner is king. If we get 15 mins to sleep, a poncho liner is the only thing that we can usually grab… if anything at all.
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@Grizzly907LA Жыл бұрын
The Alice pack frame is too short for me. I am using the medium Alice pack on a FILBE frame as a compliment to my LBE survival harness...at least in the warm months.
@TheGruntPerspective Жыл бұрын
It’s too short to use as a waist belt, too long to use with a buttpack
@Grizzly907LA Жыл бұрын
@@TheGruntPerspective I've tried it on and its fine. I'm 6'2" and my hips are high up.