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7:58 I’d follow through on how the originators of the “butt pack” used it. They typically held socks and cover. Maybe a change of briefs. In mine I’d keep: extra socks, ultralight tarp, contractors bag. Extra 27” square bandana. Maybe an extra IDB. The idea being to use the butt pack for the “mushy” or lofty items that could serve as an added lumbar pad when placed between one’s back & chair. Or as a butt donut, if sat on. The PSK would be minimized down further and cross loaded across the pockets of my garments. Enjoyed the video. Thank you very much. PS: remember gang, WEIGHT. When a belt gets too heavy, without a suspension system (like the Y or H harness in US military) the belt will drag one’s trousers halfway down their “getcha where the Good Lord splitch’ya” And frankly the belt will languish in the closet.
Thanks so much for your kind words, insights and reminder. I am constantly trying to little the belt kit. I do not feel it is heavy but it is not light. It is still evolving well.
Very impressive, I built mine on a condor battle belt with a heavy duty UTG duty belt and duel 5.11 drop leg thigh rigs with load bearing suspenders, I carry nearly all my tools on my waist and off my back, which keeps my pack nice and light with more room for shelter cooking and sleeping gear. but I'm loving this minimalist rig, its nice for a day in the woods with what you need to get out of a stick situation should one arise... Nicely done.
Thanks for the kind words. I explored drop legs as I like the look and functionality but did not find them comfortable for long hikes. How do you manage the rubbing and potential chaffing against the inner thighs?
@@urbanknifeguy To be honest i went through 5 or 6 different platforms before i decided to go with the 5.11, they are unique in their own right, the straps that secure the platform to your leg are a heavy duty elastic and the padding on the back of the platform allow you to cinch it down pretty tight and still allow for good circulation in your legs. they are getting hard to find these days but they are insanely comfortable, i have never had an issue with comfort... I actually have 4 of them with interchangeable gear one has my knives fire steel and saw the other my level 2 trauma kit, another with my side arm and extra magazines and the 4th that has my Parag sharpener and hatchet attached. the buckle makes it easy to swap them out as i need them and i have modified my pack to carry the platforms i am not using at the moment...
@UrbCrafter you are right! It is very different from what I have seen and it does look comfortable. Love that it can detach easily and can be customised via the molle system. I will definitively look into it as a viable option to expand my system if needed. Thanks for sharing and sharing the link too!
They call those type of belts Rigger's belt. Do you have any rope attachment points on that belt. Rigger's belts generally have a loop to be able to use for abseiling. I like the setup mate. It looks very useful.
No rope attachments and I don't think it will be safe to abseil from as any slack can disengage the clip. These were used in the Singapore Military in the 80s but without the molle system and inner Velcro belts.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. That is a nice set up. I have a similar set up. I did add an ammo pouch for my bear 🐻 spray. Over the years I have encountered one bear 🐻, two mountain 🦁 lions and numerous coyotes. You stay safe out there. 🤗
Thank you! Greetings from Singapore, at the moment! Yes, bear spray is essential for you. I would carry that if we had bears here. There might be some in very rural areas of Malaysia where I go into the Jungle but not the areas I am in. Thanks for watching!
@@urbanknifeguy look forward to it. Just stumbled across your channel looking for Bushcraft belt load outs to use for hiking. I am wanting to move away from packs that kill my shoulders and this was exactly what I was looking for. This, along with my haversack for cook kit and other miscellaneous items and I think I will be good to go.
Nice. Thanks for sharing. I'm a newbie in bushcrafting and i'm wondering if u ever found it useful to have a folding shovel on ur belt as well. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! It depends on your needs and if you require the shovel for your purposes. If you intend to build a dakota fire or latrine, then you will need a shovel. But personally, I would not keep it on my belt as I consider that a camp tool that will be used at a specific location. So, I would keep that with my pack. I feel the belt should be stuff you need at all or anything. A shovel would also add significant weight. In a pinch, my sheepfoot parang/ machete can be used to dig. But obviously not as effectively as a shovel.
saw a mini survival belt kit like this on reallybigmonkey1's channel and decided to build one. but instead of 2 or 3 pouches i ended up putting on 8 pouches taking up the whole belt. it looked like i was going to war. that's really the challenge, of taking only what you truly need instead of every possible thing plus redundancies for redundancies
Yes, there will also be a point of diminishing returns when you load up too much gear, IMO. Personally, I will reduce redundancies for a survival belt. Keep the redundancies for the pack. I generally think main tools, navigation and a survival kit are good enough for a belt.
Not too worried since they are not magnetised. Lose risk or chance those items will get magnetised. And as long as I don't use the compass near the metal, it works well.
actually i've setup a basic bob.. wanted to setup a sbo cos dont wanna carry everthing in my backpack.. and also for quick access.. but afraid people say i goondu.. 😅
Think really depends what you put in your Bob. Even SBO will be very heavy. Yes, people will think you are a siao lang if you go out with SBO in civilian 🤣 In my case, I don't need an SBO to distribute weight. For a Bob, I will use a backpack.
@jukio02 If it is an intended trip, the best is to be prepared with adequate equipment or kits. And then it depends on the scenario, are hurt, are you lost, can you communicate with anyone, what are the weather conditions? Many scenarios and variables so it depends what is the situation and what is the immediate goal.
Hi Mate ! actually, you don't use your belt, the way it's was made for...put the velcro part line on your pants, then attach the outline with kit around it. this way, your belt doesn't slide around your hips. best regards from France...
Thanks for sharing! That makes sense for a very secure fit. But it would be a very troublesome way of putting on and off the belt though. Currently, the belt does not slide for me. I also don't think my pant loops are big enough for the Velcro belt.
A belt system of loading gear is far better than a complete backpack loading system, because it not only transfers a portion of the load off the shoulders/spine which should reduce fatigue, but also allows the torso and hips to rotate normally trusting that the backpack doesn't extend to the hips or lower. Torso rotation permits moving faster as you've maintained your basic pace speed vs loosing it with a long pack. My only disappointment with your belt solution is that a few pieces of your gear such as your knife interferes with your body as you move - interfering with your thought processes and far less able to gain access to it. I placed my scabbarded knife horizontally on my belt up front for swift deployment, a much faster and easier removal. I glued two webbing loops on the scabbard to achieve it.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I fully agree with reducing weight from a pack and when I am stopping in a hiking or making "camp" for bushcraft tasks, I hang my pack up but still have all I need on my belt. It also allows me to explore further out without being compromised without basic gear. I have since improved the knife set up by changing to a custom kydex sheath whichever rides higher on the belt, and it is also repositioned to my right back side (4pm position) where it is more out of the way. Thanks again.
First of all, you’re using the belt and inner belt wrong. Second, the claw gear KD one, and Tardigrade Tactical Low Profile Laminate Belt, is a beast setup, with tactical pants with double belt loops.
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If you like the content, you can support the channel by shopping at the Urban Knife Guy Amazon Store and Bashcraft Gear store to buy the knives, gear, and kits for urban EDC and jungle survival that I use and discuss in my videos as well as swag and merch. Thanks!
Nice set up mate, I have something similar. Only thing I'd add is a more comprehensive IFAK.
Thanks! My full IFAK is in my pack. Maybe it should be moved to the belt... thanks for watching and you have great kits too!
@@urbanknifeguy cheers mate 👍
Awesome video. Like to see you do another video on this, just to see if you have made any changes or upgrades. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! Yes, I did indeed do an updated video recently ruclips.net/video/YxUWJb9XUVM/видео.html
@@urbanknifeguy ah thank you :)
7:58 I’d follow through on how the originators of the “butt pack” used it. They typically held socks and cover. Maybe a change of briefs. In mine I’d keep: extra socks, ultralight tarp, contractors bag. Extra 27” square bandana. Maybe an extra IDB. The idea being to use the butt pack for the “mushy” or lofty items that could serve as an added lumbar pad when placed between one’s back & chair. Or as a butt donut, if sat on.
The PSK would be minimized down further and cross loaded across the pockets of my garments. Enjoyed the video. Thank you very much.
PS: remember gang, WEIGHT.
When a belt gets too heavy, without a suspension system (like the Y or H harness in US military) the belt will drag one’s trousers halfway down their “getcha where the Good Lord splitch’ya” And frankly the belt will languish in the closet.
Thanks so much for your kind words, insights and reminder. I am constantly trying to little the belt kit. I do not feel it is heavy but it is not light. It is still evolving well.
Very impressive, I built mine on a condor battle belt with a heavy duty UTG duty belt and duel 5.11 drop leg thigh rigs with load bearing suspenders, I carry nearly all my tools on my waist and off my back, which keeps my pack nice and light with more room for shelter cooking and sleeping gear. but I'm loving this minimalist rig, its nice for a day in the woods with what you need to get out of a stick situation should one arise... Nicely done.
Thanks for the kind words. I explored drop legs as I like the look and functionality but did not find them comfortable for long hikes. How do you manage the rubbing and potential chaffing against the inner thighs?
@@urbanknifeguy To be honest i went through 5 or 6 different platforms before i decided to go with the 5.11, they are unique in their own right, the straps that secure the platform to your leg are a heavy duty elastic and the padding on the back of the platform allow you to cinch it down pretty tight and still allow for good circulation in your legs. they are getting hard to find these days but they are insanely comfortable, i have never had an issue with comfort...
I actually have 4 of them with interchangeable gear one has my knives fire steel and saw the other my level 2 trauma kit, another with my side arm and extra magazines and the 4th that has my Parag sharpener and hatchet attached. the buckle makes it easy to swap them out as i need them and i have modified my pack to carry the platforms i am not using at the moment...
Here is the thigh rig i am speaking of... ruclips.net/video/C3llA_oNjJU/видео.html
@UrbCrafter you are right! It is very different from what I have seen and it does look comfortable. Love that it can detach easily and can be customised via the molle system. I will definitively look into it as a viable option to expand my system if needed. Thanks for sharing and sharing the link too!
@@urbanknifeguy This guy also does a fine job of reviewing the rig.. ruclips.net/video/-ObX0nQw3KM/видео.html
They call those type of belts Rigger's belt. Do you have any rope attachment points on that belt. Rigger's belts generally have a loop to be able to use for abseiling.
I like the setup mate. It looks very useful.
No rope attachments and I don't think it will be safe to abseil from as any slack can disengage the clip. These were used in the Singapore Military in the 80s but without the molle system and inner Velcro belts.
Important to understand how damp humid conditions work
Very nice setup. I was actually thinking of getting something like that. Great Idea with a dump pouch. I'll try to include this in my setup too.
Cool! Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. That is a nice set up. I have a similar set up. I did add an ammo pouch for my bear 🐻 spray. Over the years I have encountered one bear 🐻, two mountain 🦁 lions and numerous coyotes. You stay safe out there. 🤗
Thank you! Greetings from Singapore, at the moment! Yes, bear spray is essential for you. I would carry that if we had bears here. There might be some in very rural areas of Malaysia where I go into the Jungle but not the areas I am in. Thanks for watching!
Very cool idea. Might need to make something like this myself. Thanks for sharing. You've earned a new subscriber today. Much appreciated
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!
Nice belt system I am looking to put something like that as a camp belt really like your approach to the system
Thank you! All the best for your camp belt!
Great video. I used to Boony Stomp and camp in Guam many years ago. Different survival stuff there. Machete is indispensable 😊
Thank you! You must been deployed there?
@@urbanknifeguy Yes was in the Navy and lived there for two years. Loved it and learned a lot about island life
@@MrFlyrod7 awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Nice bro. Good setup
Great belt kit!
Awesome Belt 👌 👏
Thanks a lot!
One thing I would add would be a Sawyer Squeeze or mini water filter. Just in case you can’t get a fire started.
Thanks! I'm sharing my updated full kit in 2 weeks!
@@urbanknifeguy look forward to it. Just stumbled across your channel looking for Bushcraft belt load outs to use for hiking. I am wanting to move away from packs that kill my shoulders and this was exactly what I was looking for.
This, along with my haversack for cook kit and other miscellaneous items and I think I will be good to go.
@@christopherpike8269 welcome to the channel! My full loadout video will include my day pack and cook kit too!
Nice. Thanks for sharing. I'm a newbie in bushcrafting and i'm wondering if u ever found it useful to have a folding shovel on ur belt as well. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! It depends on your needs and if you require the shovel for your purposes. If you intend to build a dakota fire or latrine, then you will need a shovel. But personally, I would not keep it on my belt as I consider that a camp tool that will be used at a specific location. So, I would keep that with my pack. I feel the belt should be stuff you need at all or anything. A shovel would also add significant weight. In a pinch, my sheepfoot parang/ machete can be used to dig. But obviously not as effectively as a shovel.
Great video my friend,
Thanks for sharing buddy,
Atb Gus 👍
Thanks for watching Gus!
That’s a great belt kit.
Thank you very much!
Excellent belt.
Thank you! I enjoyed yours too!
love the video! any idea whats the total weight of your entire waist kit?
Thanks. No idea on the exact weight. If I have to guess with 1L full of water. Maybe 3.5 to 4kg. Just under 8 to 9lbs.
Hey love this video starting my own belt question where did you get the small diamond knife sharpener
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saw a mini survival belt kit like this on reallybigmonkey1's channel and decided to build one. but instead of 2 or 3 pouches i ended up putting on 8 pouches taking up the whole belt. it looked like i was going to war. that's really the challenge, of taking only what you truly need instead of every possible thing plus redundancies for redundancies
Yes, there will also be a point of diminishing returns when you load up too much gear, IMO. Personally, I will reduce redundancies for a survival belt. Keep the redundancies for the pack. I generally think main tools, navigation and a survival kit are good enough for a belt.
same 'problems' here.. 2 is 1 & 1 is none?.. i ended up carrying 5 different knives in my bag..
Encumbrance matters
Singapore Army approved? What could possibly go wrong?❤
If it gets heavy and slips down I would recommend a yoke
That's for the tip! I will never let it get that heavy. Otherwise I feel I am back in the army with the webbing and full pack 😅
I see you've placed a compass near a multutool and a steel knife, aren't you worried that it might get damaged over time?
Not too worried since they are not magnetised. Lose risk or chance those items will get magnetised. And as long as I don't use the compass near the metal, it works well.
actually i've setup a basic bob.. wanted to setup a sbo cos dont wanna carry everthing in my backpack.. and also for quick access.. but afraid people say i goondu.. 😅
Think really depends what you put in your Bob. Even SBO will be very heavy. Yes, people will think you are a siao lang if you go out with SBO in civilian 🤣 In my case, I don't need an SBO to distribute weight. For a Bob, I will use a backpack.
Indiana Jones references 😂 gotta love it
What is the first thing to do in a survival situation? I don't have any experience in these sort of things.
Outdoors or in an urban environment? But in either, don't panic. Assess the situation.
@@urbanknifeguy Outdoors.
@jukio02 If it is an intended trip, the best is to be prepared with adequate equipment or kits. And then it depends on the scenario, are hurt, are you lost, can you communicate with anyone, what are the weather conditions? Many scenarios and variables so it depends what is the situation and what is the immediate goal.
just attach a military style shoulder suspender .. there.. a SBO.. skeletar battle order.. niiiice..
Yes, you could. But I don't want SBO nightmares 🤣
where do we get the belt?
This is an example but hunt for best prices. Also check the width of the belt. Mine is 2". a.aliexpress.com/_mOaHdIg
Hi Mate ! actually, you don't use your belt, the way it's was made for...put the velcro part line on your pants, then attach the outline with kit around it. this way, your belt doesn't slide around your hips. best regards from France...
Thanks for sharing! That makes sense for a very secure fit. But it would be a very troublesome way of putting on and off the belt though. Currently, the belt does not slide for me. I also don't think my pant loops are big enough for the Velcro belt.
i use my dump pouch as a bag for my food when i sleep instead of a bear container and just hang that..
Thanks a good idea! Thanks for sharing!
A belt system of loading gear is far better than a complete backpack loading system, because it not only transfers a portion of the load off the shoulders/spine which should reduce fatigue, but also allows the torso and hips to rotate normally trusting that the backpack doesn't extend to the hips or lower. Torso rotation permits moving faster as you've maintained your basic pace speed vs loosing it with a long pack. My only disappointment with your belt solution is that a few pieces of your gear such as your knife interferes with your body as you move - interfering with your thought processes and far less able to gain access to it. I placed my scabbarded knife horizontally on my belt up front for swift deployment, a much faster and easier removal. I glued two webbing loops on the scabbard to achieve it.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I fully agree with reducing weight from a pack and when I am stopping in a hiking or making "camp" for bushcraft tasks, I hang my pack up but still have all I need on my belt. It also allows me to explore further out without being compromised without basic gear. I have since improved the knife set up by changing to a custom kydex sheath whichever rides higher on the belt, and it is also repositioned to my right back side (4pm position) where it is more out of the way. Thanks again.
Cool belt ! (add a Glock 19) 😀😃😃
Haha thanks
Everything is brand new , and never being used , !!!
This set was quite new. About 8 months in at this point. My gear is still kept in good order till today.
First of all, you’re using the belt and inner belt wrong.
Second, the claw gear KD one, and Tardigrade Tactical Low Profile Laminate Belt, is a beast setup, with tactical pants with double belt loops.