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Such larping BS

1SG Bill Stoker( USMC and US Army) and Sgt.Maj. Downing ( USMCR) back at it again. Damn, I Myself AM impressed!! Semper Fidelis!!🇺🇸🇺🇲🦅🌎⚓🪖💣💥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇲‼️

As an old grunt, I can say the following rules of thumb were pretty standard: If we were humping ALICE, it was mostly an administrative movement. Ass packs for everything else. Operating in a large scale offensive or defensive op, we had helmets and flak jackets on. Almost every patrol, we only wore duece gear and soft covers along with mission essential items, as these times preserving energy was key. Unless in extreme cold weather, I only carried a ponch w/liner just in case. Water, chow, and ammo were always a priority. Learning to sleep with your boots on and fully clothed in most cases was standard. Everything else was a luxury but having luxuries can cost you dearly.

Gents, us civilians need this. We need the truth about kit, gear, training and real world situations we may encounter at home. Most of these videos I see on YouTube are cool, but not practical. I appreciate the truth and I appreciate all of you guys and am thankful for your sacrifices.

Most of the dudes you see LARPing around on youtube aren't even wearing ballistic helmets. It's all about the look for them. Good video stoker you have a new subscriber

58 years old and not in the best of health however somewhat In-Shape... Definitely not overweight... I started rucking about a year ago with my pack about 13 lbs plus carrying a AR.... Now I'm up to about a 22 lb.... It's pretty amazing how much of a challenge it was to just go from a 13 to a 22 lb pack.... But unintentionally take everything I need to survive at least 24 hours even if I know I'm only going for a couple of hour hike. No matter what happens I'm having a good time figuring out what works and what does not.

Everyone is talking about this. I think we all know that our lives are about to change.

Great discussion Bill, Randall and Brent! "Back in my day"... The mission changes because the threat changes. In the jungle, we didn’t wear kevlar, just boonies and fatigues. Some of our ops lasted up to 7 days, but were normally 2-3 days. And like you all mentioned ammo and water were priority. But because we didn’t have support, or use trucks, etc. everything we needed, we carried on our backs. Being an "old" Ranger, my body is now paying the price!

Is Brent a giant or is he standing on a box? LOL😂

I enjoyed the conversation brothers and your collaborations. We had the ALICE gear in my day early 80's and I still use it along with PLCE as well. I am no longer Mil-Spec at 62 years old with all the body damage that comes it. I do the best I can. DFW, Texas

Im an old Amry grunt and a buddy of Randalls. I just released a live action short film (inspired by brents great videos!) that shows the kind of movement you should be expecting to perform and what a realistic amount of kit is, in rough Terrain. If you can't do what you see in that short film you need to do more PT, it's that simple.

It was the thrill of the week to see all three of you together at the same time I watch all three of your channels. It was an extreme pleasure to see all three of you collaborating together. Keep up the good work and I'll continue to follow

There is a fine line between effectiveness and mobility as opposed to lumbering around like a human tank.

There is a lot to be said about having Earth Tone Outdoorsman / hunting clothing that will not paint you as a Target to that drone operator flying 10,000 ft overhead that you don't even know is there

Stoker!!!! I'm not an operator but i enjoy learning new things from the best.

Can I add that wearing a helmet without a flak “plate carrier” is an option. An awful lot of folks somehow miss that part. Helmet came first, flak protective vest came much later. Bushcraft axes and cammies and off-road/Bugout mobility vehicles and ultralight gear sell, but, boots, knife, firearm, backpack, adequate clothing, and a shovel remain the essentials. 🎶Meet me down by the railroad track, track. 🎶

Great teamup!

Great talk gents!!!

Oh shit! What's happenin' fellas?!?!

I shot a match called the Proving Grounds. The requirements were 15lb plate carrier and kit. Up and down ladders, flipping tires, through the woods, pushing trucks and then trying to control your heart rate long enough to take a 400 yard shot. VERY humbling and one of the best lessons I have ever gotten. Changed my kit to as light as possible once my knees stopped hurting. So many people forget the physical fitness and the mileage on our bodies as time moves on. It's like the c clamp on an AR. Works great on a 3 gun stage. Try doing that all night. REMEMBER KNEE SLEEVES