I’ve never seen a man with a beard 5X as long as his shorts. Bold move.

It does my heart well to know all these true men exist out there. We are truly brothers. Not just in arms, but in spirit of being grounded humans. God Bless and be safe.

Here's something that most, if not all, haven't noticed. Your vehicle. A 1980s Toyota land cruiser. No fancy computer, no on-star, GPS, no nothing. Easy to work on. Very good choice.

I’m very encouraged to see all the people that have awakened and getting squared away watching your videos. They are way ahead of the Learning curve by following your advice. You’re a great example of someone taking the skills and blessings that God has given, and using them to bless others. keep up the good work and I hope to see you on the trail in February 10th in Summerville.

My box has been ready for years. Hope I never need it but it's there. Thanks for all the pointers n for teaching people who aren't ready man. You guys keep in the fight n I love it

Thank you Chadd, been learning a lot from you and the men out there. Went to a gun show and it was overwhelming but cool! Starting to put my own stuff together and weapons of choice.

Thank you for all the wisdom, knowledge, and encouraging teachings, Chad and Chili

Frogman, this 40 yr. old Eagle Scout, TEXAN & Patriot is very appreciative of this informative video. Luv y'all!✌ ⭐🇺🇸

My war box would be spilling out of those shorts.

Wish i could afford a plate carrier. My tactics are: avoid combat, dont be seen and dont get shot! Im old school so i use an LBV88 with a 70s pistol belt and ALICE gear. I carry 6 5.56 mags on the vest and 4 M9 20 rounders on the belt. I Love the shoulder straps on the LBV over the old H or Y suspenders, its super comfortable and distributes the weight really well even with about 30~35 lbs of gear but you do sweat. I carry about 10 hrs of water and 48 hrs of sustainment gear on the pistol belt with a butt pack. I call it my EMP walkin kit. God forbid i ever have to use it in real life but i walk with it every week just to stay fit and stay used to the weight and feel of it.

I love your no nonsense, practical approach to readiness. Great job!

Thanks so much Chadd, there are a lot of people who need to see and hear this info. Just starting out, survival and gear packing. 🙏🇺🇲👍👍

Giant c trail being laid there turning the sky grey. Appreciate all you do 3 7

Those are tactical T-bagging shorts😊

Man I like your content . And straight forward approach keep up the great work

Great content! I use my Decked truck bed drawer system as my war box. One side has my plate carrier with the Shot Stop GT2 plates, rifle and pistol mags, aid kit, spare ammo and some tools. The other side has my get home bag, extra food, water, shelter, etc. I am in the process of setting up a vehicle specific war belt so I can go from my EDC carry of my handgun straight to my war belt - but crap is expensive! Ya'll take care and stay strapped.

Hey bro, did you hear about the shot stop body armor scandal? The NIJ tested some plates off their production line and they failed. It was found that they snuck some Chinese materials into the plates. The company is going under. Just a suggestion, maybe consider some hesco plates…….

Good video. Level 4 Ceramic front/back plates and then soft body armor for sides and extended front protection is another good variation for a plate carrier.

Winter jacket and short shorts. Confused? Thanks for sharing this with us. Great tips

I've been waiting for this one since the subject first aired. I have a FLC vest ($20.00 at military surplus store) for my mag pouches in my war box, along with a flashlight, batteries, multi tool, and small binocs. I have a few more items I must get including 550 paracord. Thanks for the very useful information Chadd!!!!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Much Respect!

You guys are inspiring !!!❤

Nice setup one thing be careful with rubber bands if they get much sun the uv breaks them quick especially up in the northern rockies at 10,000'. The uv is so high ive had cheap rubber bands break in 2 days. Make sure you look at them for cracks and replace as needed.

I have the gun belt, a plate carrier and a H - harness with chest rig. At present my plate carrier has llla front, back and sides. All soft armor. This is for my wife. We hopefully will not be running and gunning. I'm 66 she's 62. But if necessary we can move for a while. Stay safe out there. And it's never nuff said..there is always more to learn.

Nice truck 🤙the colour, the age, the condition. 👌moi, making me miss my old truck man.

Love this series!

My parents still have my old boy scout foot locker from summer camp, I'm going to go check if it's still in good enough shape to make my war box.

He's going to be fighting in those shorts is hilariously cool 😎

Chad and James Reeves need to have a short shorts competition.

Love yr teaching & strategies Chadd. This old gal has eyes wide open to hiw MY precious country gas fallen & shes having trouble fetting up under this corript admin. God help Us🥰👍🇺🇲

Love this time of year. And hate these holidays

Love your content, bro. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.🙏🏽💪🏽🤘🏽

Thanks chad 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Chadd, bride bought me a DECKED DRAW system for my 2018 Tacoma. Locks up nice.

Nuff said brother God bless

I like the Land Cruiser the best! All the best for 2024. Happy running.

Great content. Thank you! James Reeves aka: Gunshorts would be proud!

Thank you Chad!

I have those Mat Bock adjustable lens thingy's for your nods you can just dial it in pin point or big eye and plus it protects your lens

I do need to get organized. I appreciate this series.

Excellent advice. Thank you. Beautiful background for the video, too.

I’ve had my Leatherneck MUT for over 12 years. Glad to hear some people still keep em around too.

Can you do a video that would instruct guys like most of us that are not trained up SEALS to use the gear or what to do when confronted with the treats that we might encounter WTSHTF?

Nice job brother

Good discussion of the different levels of kit. Every option (plate carrier, chest rig, or war belt) comes with pros and cons. It's easy for people to fetishize certain pieces of equipment and say "oh you HAVE to buy this or you'll die" but the reality is that every equipment choice is a compromise. There's no perfect kit, and the one you have is alway better than the one you don't.

Good information. Have a good and blessed day.

Might I suggest a Paint Can Opener… Cheap/Free piece of kit & pulls out Stuck shells like a Mutha’

Funny how opinions can differ. If I can only choose 1, I’m going with a quality gun belt. No chest rig (unless contact expected) And a backpack with all the extra supplies. I found this setup to be the most maneuverable for sure when covering distances.

Those shorts will keep the enemies away. LOL.

Nice Chad, thanks. Also, "ShotStop is no longer taking orders until further notice."

Ready for the next war box video!! LETS GOOOO!!! 😎😎

Great video Chadd the people judging your shorts have a long road ahead for them but a lot of great takeaways in this keep producing great content.

I have ShotStop plates. I heard last week that they disbanded and got caught using substandard material. They are no longer in business. It makes me wonder if my plates are still any good but I guess they’re better than nothing.

Good solid info. A monthly review/inventory is what I do to make sure I know just what is where.

Thank you Chadd n Chilly !

Love these videos. Ready to see the other one.

Please continue this series!

Nice shorts

I've had my car broken into 3 times in 30 years. not super often but each time I lost all contents. I'd be afraid to leave gear and weapons in the car if I had to park around town doing errands.

A good multitool is mandatory. I have a Gerber in a pouch on my belt that I never go anywhere without, unless I need to board a plane

Thanx for reminding me I need to inspect my box and make sure the moths ain’t eat that stuff!

Yo I wear shorts in winter too. The folks in NC think Im nuts😂😂😂

Great information please keep it coming

In the event folks at home need to don gear, what gear would be suited for a more low profile/ covert setup? To not draw unwanted attention to yourself and loved ones a PC and gun belt doesn’t help with staying off the radar and keeping a low profile in an urban environment, I wish we lived in the country but that’s not our current reality. Thank you Chadd for the info and letting us learn through your experiences Sir!

I feel like Im sitting in a real Navy firearms training class. Great demonstration sir!

The silkies baby

Great info. It looks like your war wagon is a 60 series Land Cruiser. Great choice.

Thanks Chadd

Good stuff, would love to see your plate carrier up closer because you have some great ideas.

😂grizzly Adams in short shorts freaking hillarious

Great tips and example You can only control yourself, your words, your actions.... that's a fact. Other than that you are just along for the ride.

Proper shorts length 💪🏻 the haters don’t have legs worth showing off

Please bring back the Don’t Be A Turd T-shirts!

Might be good to keep in vehicle even with the expense. Depends on the individual. I commute 75 miles one way daily. I'd rather have in the vehicle. Chances are very good we may not be at home when we need this.But we need to get back home to the family.

Damn... Usually I just come to these Retired Ninja channels for light trolling and drinking games. But this is something I'll have done this weekend.

Hey Chad, first of all thank you for all of the info you post for us. I wanted to suggest a video. I know the war box is not supposed to perpetually be in the vehicle, but when it is, it needs to be secured and there are a few options out there for exactly that. Was wondering if you wouldn't find it interesting yourself, but also if it would make some good content for a video. I'm familiar with certain products and ideas to accomplish is, but I thought maybe it'd bee a good video and info for the rest, including myself. I'm sure you have a couple of ideas that most, no matter their experience and knowledge, would be glad to know. Thanks again, and by the way, love you too brother.

Well SHEEEEET, Looks like I need myself a WAR BOX BABY!

I’ve trained with both the carrier and H gear and, yes, the harness is more comfortable, by a mile. But you can’t beat protection.

That view is fucking BEAUTIFUL!👀💓 I am insanely jealous. I wish I was there.🌄 ⭐

LV119 overt. You will be happy. You can add a zipper backpack, maybe keep some pants in there. 😊

Radios are good for when comms go

Something is always better than nothing..... 'nuf said.....

Hey look at that awesome chemtrail in the sky

Thanks Chad!

Looking forward to that next video

Next Level !!!❤❤

Chadd was trying to bring 80's basketball back

That Toyota is boss.

I’ve had bad dreams about showing up to a public speaking event in my underwear. Chad shows up in front of millions in his without batting an eye.

Thank you!

A bearded man in Daisy dukes! 😂 My thang would hang out the bottom 😅

Very powerful 💪 content

Just remember yall, you will not be resupplied like the military is so make sure you train often and have more water and ammo then you think you will ever need on you. I carry 12 liters of water in my bug out bag with ways to plus up to 22L and 600 rounds of ammo in my mags for my ar. If its heavy then train in it to strees test all your gear in every way.

Thanks for the insights

Great video chadd!!

Enjoying this series

My company just started a fitness benefit where we can claim a 50% reimbursement for any athletic equipment up to $300 per year (not sports or accessories). Weight vests are listed as something they would reimburse, I wonder if a receipt for a plate carrier looks similar enough to a weight vest to count.

I agree with you on kitting things to be a minuteman if needed, I try to also keep some food and water in my qrf kit. IMHO I think once the box is pulled from the closet, the rifle should be added should ride with the kit. Your video got me thinking too, what about footwear and some clothes. Yeah and someday, a bump helmet and an anpvs14. As an aside, I am interested in hearing more about how you can use an IR laser to communicate with others in your team if you wouldnt mind. Thanks like your videos, Long live the republic. A friend in Rio Rancho NM.

I didn't realize SEALs wore Ranger Panties :)

Great video man! Only forgot one really important item…. Those shorts! We can be running and gunning without comfort ! 😉