Cant remember the specific name if I am being honest. Something around the name of Coyote Brown. If you are trying to buy online, I would recommend just comparing it to the thread color on your uniform while viewing the product on the highest brightness to show the "true color" of the product. However, if you're going to a store nearby, just take an old nametape or rank that has the thread color with you and just compare and contrast. Living overseas, that's what has worked best for me since amazon isn't as quick as it is in the states.

Yeah, I still didn’t learn the locking stitch when I made this video, so I pinned a comment from someone else describing it. If I end up remaking this video (probably after I retire) I’ll be sure to add it!

Yep, presewing is the easiest way to make sure you get it right. Its in the video somewhere but I do know I made it pretty long.

Sorry, just saw this. I just size it to the Velcro that is already on the uniforms. If you don’t have that available just size it to the same size as a Velcro rank that you might have.

To push the load lifter through the small cutout in the frame, push the strap through so you can turn the load lifter so that it is perpendicular to the frame longways.

There’s nothing in the reg that states you have to fold it that small, but in my opinion it looks more professional (alteration wise) that way than having an entire Velcro sized square on your PC. If it works for you, rock it.

@@btg53189 I think I asked ot too late, I already have one sewed on my PC with the big square one lol

It’s a big thing from prior Marines who transferred to the Army. I would also have to check AR 670-1 but if it is not in there typically any non regulatory alterations made to the uniform would be at the digression of the commander. So if whoever is complaining about it feels so obliged to, they can take it up with their commander to see if they can keep the alteration or not. I don’t think it should be an issue and think that 95% of commanders would not care about them being there.

Are you using the same patches with the new OCP’s or new ones? The hook tape on the patches could be worn and the reason why it is not sticking.

@@btg53189 I’m using new patches that came with my uniform

Not sure what was nonsense about it. But thanks for the feedback.

I had gotten mine from a sewing shop in Germany, just matched it to the thread on the uniform as best as possible.

@@btg53189 i just did my rank as the shop i took it to butchered the regs, i was hesitant at first but came out better than i expected, i saw your cap video as well that im not to confident on, thanks

@@SuperLowScores it’s not as hard as everyone thinks! Glad it worked out and I hope it keeps saving you money!

Laundry detergent is good at getting dirt out, but does not have the degreasing properties that dish soap has. For normal clothes it would be too agitative, for TA-50 it’s fine.

The brand is Brother but I’m not at home to check the model. It’s a pretty generic one though.

@@btg53189 Thanks my mom helped me find it !😂😊

If it’s just like a name or something I wouldn’t worry about it. I’ve gotten TA50 my entire career with someone else’s name already sharpied on lol

@@btg53189 ahh ok

​@@btg53189 what about for a civilian buying surplus gear? I've got a duffle bag and a ruck with names on them.

I’m 5’11”. For the hip pack place it as low as possible and then adjust the top strap on the shoulder straps to ensure the hip pad is in the right place.

Glad I could help! Hopefully it’s because of a promotion of your own that you’re watching this. If so, congrats to you as well!

None. I’m not enlisted anymore.

Just a bit of practice and you can save hundreds of time and money.