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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

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  • @OliveDrabAlliance
    @OliveDrabAlliance  28 дней назад +9

    It's probably one of my worst videos. I dont know why it looked so bright. It was just before sundown, but on video it looks like it is foggy and high noon.
    Oh well. It is what it is. I hope you still get a kick out of it. Thank you.

    • @KevinSmith-yh6tl
      @KevinSmith-yh6tl 28 дней назад +4

      No worries at all my friend.
      I'm here for the great content.
      If I take the risk of going snow blind watching this vid, it's on me. Lol...
      And your pack turned out great.!

    • @randy-9842
      @randy-9842 28 дней назад +5

      Kevin's comment counts double for me!

    • @baronedipiemonte3990
      @baronedipiemonte3990 28 дней назад +4

      Your stuff is real & useful... I don't watch the "AI" click bait junk, nor watch anything with an "AI" narration. Everytime I see a "bush"-craft exhibitionist, I block the channel. I did see part of one who went so far as to remove her undergarment and use it as a tea bag... 🤮. You keep on like you are. ATB

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад

      @baronedipiemonte3990 that is NASTY. I once heard people use coffee makers in hotel rooms to clean their underbritches. Maybe they could make a "survival" video out of that?

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад

      @randy-9842 right on. Thank you.

  • @SuperSonstiges
    @SuperSonstiges 28 дней назад +3

    Hi from Switzerland. We used to sell these packs in the surplus store where I worked, but nobody bought them. You need the field jacket to properly wear them; most people don`t care about DIY backpacks. They ended up in the trash can-yes, trash cans-because people did not take them even for free. It's interesting to see them going over the Atlantic all the way to Illinois. Keep up the good work!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Will do and greetings from Illinois, very near the birthplace of President Ronald Reagan.
      That's wild that these were just thrown away. I can see they might be very difficult to re-purpose, but that would be a sight to see.
      Thanks for sharing that with us. Very interesting.

  • @Kbrusky15
    @Kbrusky15 28 дней назад +4

    Please don’t be discouraged! It takes years sometimes to get a ton of subs. Worry about making content over subscriptions. It seems like your current fan base is pretty happy with your quality of content :)

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      I think I am mostly discouraged with the poor quality of my videos. That is my own fault and I really should not focus on what other people are doing, the girls in the woods and whatnot.
      I am grateful and very surprised at how many people dig what I've been doing here. It's pretty dang cool to say the least.
      Thank you very much

  • @jameshayden5053
    @jameshayden5053 28 дней назад +4

    I prefer Videos like yours that are indeed basic/made just as you described with all thats involved using in the field. I've always been one who prefers/respects Actual efforts 👍👍

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Thank you very much. When I started this, I told myself I would have to actually get out there as much as I could. Luckily "out there" isn't far away from where we are, so it makes it easy.
      Thanks for watching & take care!

  • @Cetok01
    @Cetok01 27 дней назад +2

    I bought the Alpinflage pack with M70 jacket a couple of years ago, and tried it out camping once. The shoulder d-rings on the pack should have flat hooks that attach to rings on to the jacket. While the jacket is fairly comfortable when empty, well, imagine wearing an oversize field jacket with all the pockets stuffed with rocks, and the pack filled with firewood and rocks. Then try hiking with that combo for a while. Not comfortable; everything swings with every movement. Not waterproof. But for cotton it seems fairly durable. I like what you did with the pack on a frame, some support is definitely needed. The jacket is OK in fair weather, but is more of a fashion statement.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +1

      That's awesome, thanks for the review, I'm sure people will see your comment and find it useful.
      I guess I would compare the material it is made out of to a thin denim.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @AlpineWarrior550
    @AlpineWarrior550 28 дней назад +4

    Hi Brother…..
    You are so right with what goes on with U tube…..
    I really liked the backpack and thought the como on it was awesome…‼️
    Thanks for sharing and Stay Strong 💪🏻…‼️

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Will do. I'm thinking I should only make videos when I'm in a good mood... I was feeling a little salty that day. Not for any reason in particular. We are trying to make progress on some home improvements and it never goes as smoothly as planned.
      Thank for watching & stay tuned.

  • @brushbum7508
    @brushbum7508 28 дней назад +3

    Good Evening John ! Lookin GOOOD. I enjoy watchin your boy in the back ground as well. TAKE CARE..

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  28 дней назад +4

      He had a great time. He can be a handful, but he has a lot of fun. When I don't take them with, I make sure they get a lot of play time and a regular walk. He is a good boy.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @brushbum7508
      @brushbum7508 28 дней назад +2

      @@OliveDrabAlliance It looks like he did. I wish I would have brought that bag home. I came up with another frame the other day to paint & put that bag on.The channels with no HUMAN at least sitting there talking,don't get MY WATCH. Have a good night John. TAKE CARE

  • @T_B
    @T_B 28 дней назад +3

    I dig the honesty AND pulling back the curtain of the Algorithm OZ.
    I see that we're headed for 3k subs!!! 💪🏻 Getting closer every week!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +1

      It's crazy. I thought this would just be a way to entertain myself primarily. I used to make little videos and put them on Facebook, just me and the dogs walking around, maybe tell a funny story. Somebody said ai shoukd do youtube.... I am not a tech savvy person, but, here I am. It's been a learning experience for sure and I appreciate you and everyone else for being along for the ride.
      Thank you.

  • @barbaradavis9125
    @barbaradavis9125 28 дней назад +3

    I think your vids are too short not too long. I always enjoy watching you.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Well thank you. My beautiful wife has been asking to be in one again and I've been thinking about doing a video with her about husband's who have wives that aren't into this sort of thing and what they can to to talk to them about it and maybe get them into it.... I'm still working on the idea I guess.
      Thanks for watching

    • @mikeburrell458
      @mikeburrell458 25 дней назад

      ​@@OliveDrabAllianceI think that would be awesome! For one, your wife is pretty funny. For two, it would be welcome advice. I buy stuff slowly to try to be prepared for different situations, and my wife doesn't totally throw a fit when I come in with something new, but she does give me the skeptical look and say that we will never use that. So I think that would be a good video 😊. Have a good day!

  • @cavemanNCC1701
    @cavemanNCC1701 28 дней назад +4

    Hi ! , dying to find one of these old frames . Kelty framed packs are over $00 bucks now . 😁😁😁

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  28 дней назад +4

      Wish I knew that before is desecrated this one. Just kidding. It was pretty ratty. Holes and everything.
      I saved the pieces though.
      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

  • @the-ghost-of-newhall-street
    @the-ghost-of-newhall-street 28 дней назад +3

    Hello John. Old school mechanical engineer here from Birmingham England, not Birmingham AL. What you said is something from the heart right there. I subscribed a while back because I like to tune in and watch an honest man. The older i get the more i get tirrd of the flim-flam thats out there. Now I would normally hesitate to offer any advice to my elders and betters, but maybe do your back a favour, take the alpenflage pack off, bolt a wheel in each corner of that rucksack frame and hook it up behind your tractor for trailer duties. It sure doesn't look much fun to go toting loads about with.......I'm hoping that you're going to tell me that it's aluminium, and not mild steel. Happy trails. And all the best. Jan.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Well, thank you. The pack is aluminum, or as you might say Al-you-min-ee-um. Hahaha.
      I appreciate you tuning in.
      I'm not sure the alpenflage pack is right for the frame and I am going to see how the British respirator bag looks on it.
      I hope you have an excellent day.

    • @T_B
      @T_B 27 дней назад +2

      @@OliveDrabAlliance 🤣🤣 He phonetically spelled it out!

    • @the-ghost-of-newhall-street
      @the-ghost-of-newhall-street 27 дней назад +3

      Hah ! Isn't that a thing ! Your side of the pond, its aluminum. My side of the pond, its aluminium. Both sides of the pond,we say duralumim. At least we have something to agree on. Its Friday, and I've got the weekend off, so I will be out and about in the countryside with our two border collies. Look after yourself, and don't go beating yourself up over content. I like your channel just the way it is. Wishing you a wonderful day. And hoping that you get the opportunity to enjoy the lovely autumn, or fall colours. Take care. And happy trails. Jan.

    • @T_B
      @T_B 27 дней назад +1

      @@the-ghost-of-newhall-street Jan nailed it! I love the attitude and the ability to laugh at the differences. 🤣

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад

      @@the-ghost-of-newhall-street thank you. It looks like I'm working double shifts all weekend. I was hoping to start filming something today, we will see, there is time.
      Thanks for your support & enjoy the weekend. Those pups are going to have a blast.

  • @T_B
    @T_B 28 дней назад +2

    Btw..... we all saw that "look over your shoulder like you have a secret" look that you gave us!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      I call that look "mysterious & mischievous".... it took years of training to master.
      Hahaha.

  • @lutherpayne9957
    @lutherpayne9957 28 дней назад +3

    Don't worry about the quality... Just keep it real. Cheers!

  • @RealMash
    @RealMash 28 дней назад +3

    You simply can't be wrong with OD ;-)
    Concerning the frame:-
    There is a frame of a Swedish military backpack for hospital workers-only a small bag on the frame giant hole on the lower part for whatever it is supposed to carry there. Seems they are out of Stock. Would be great for the Swiss backpack ;-) And it would fit well with your Swedish persuasion lately.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +1

      Those Swiss come up with some far out stuff.
      Swiss or nit, it is awesome to hear about gear here in the comments that I've never heard of or seen before. There is soooo much stuff out there. I'm going to keep an eye out for that frame.
      Thank you.

  • @randy-9842
    @randy-9842 28 дней назад +2

    I absolutely agree with you about AI generated cut 'n paste videos and the artificial voices. Some of the AI voices may be a legit way to translate them into English for larger audiences, but ... only _some!_ The clickbait is irritating too. THANK YOU for being a genuine (and often humorous) content creator!!
    Btw: I actually enjoy the trail you follow next to the creek / canal and I don't care one whit if it has a corn field just out of camera shot. It's still a great way to get a little exercise and breathe some fresh air along with your handsome (and energetic!!) Malinois!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      I envision a "video factory" just cranking out thousands of AI videos each day on any and all topics. YUCK!!!
      We are lucky to have that canal here. It is about 120 miles in total length and is currently part of the State Park system. It is very under used and underappriciated, but I grew up fishing and swimming there and these days I try to get out as much as possible.
      Thank you very much

  • @phillipbuchan9180
    @phillipbuchan9180 24 дня назад +1

    Hey man, I watched this a couple of days ago, and since then I've had loads of the vids to which you are referring pop up as suggested viewing (and I never had those before). I think you've affected the algorithm, ha😀! Anyways, I do enjoy your content - particularly the military surplus gear you show. Best wishes to you from New Zealand.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  24 дня назад +1

      Wow! Hello to you all the way on the other side of the planet in Illinois U.S.A.
      I believe your comment if the moat far away that I've ever gotten.
      I appreciate the kind words and apologize for polluting your youtube with my ugly mug.
      Thanks for the support and have an awesome day.

  • @DavidWilliams-uj2rb
    @DavidWilliams-uj2rb 22 дня назад +1

    Great idea

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  22 дня назад

      It worked out OK, a little wobbly on the frame, but I'm sure that could be tightened up. I just finished mounting my British respirator bag to that same frame to see how it would fit. Getting ready to head out now.
      Thanks.

  • @barryrice4957
    @barryrice4957 28 дней назад +2

    There's a short information film called - 1961 swiss combat uniform.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      I'm definitely going to have to check that out.
      Thank you.
      I like the cammo pattern, but I'm nit sold on this particular system.

  • @jamescrowe7892
    @jamescrowe7892 26 дней назад +2

    Here is my 2 cents, adjusted for inflation. I am sure you know the old military adage, “Don’t sweat the small stuff. It is all small stuff”. That being said, your content is good. To me, it sounds like it comes from the heart. I think most people like a channel that has a small following because they feel like they are engaging with the content maker when they comment and the maker replies. If his/her viewership is small enough that he can reply to 75% to 85% of the comments and, like you, they appreciate the comments and thank the commenter, well, the viewers will stick around. It is good to want more subscribers but some folks with thousands of subscribers tend to get a big head and dole out flippant replies when viewers ask serious questions. I don’t think you want to be that guy. Anyhoo, like I said that is my 2 cents, adjusted for inflation.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  25 дней назад +1

      Adjusted for inflation, that advice is worth a million bucks. I rewached the video and YIKES, I suppose I tool out my frustration on not being able to make the same video I envision in my mind on other channels. I think at the end of the day, it is more about the person on the screen, are they relatable? When I started youtubing, I thought about the stuff I liked to watch and and I thought, there are probably more people like me that maybe aren't built like Tarzan or maybe aren't former Special Forces, but have had some experience and want to expand on that. So far in my life I've realized, I'm like a fungus. Give me time and I'll grow on ya. So, I enjoy doing this and I'm going to keep on doing this and I shouldn't compare or concern myself with anyone else.
      Thank you very much

    • @jamescrowe7892
      @jamescrowe7892 25 дней назад

      @@OliveDrabAlliance There you go. As I understand it, some Tubers get paid by YT for their content. I don’t know how much, but they get something. Their channels are driven by the numbers of subscribers they have. I have no problem with that. And most of them put out good content. Then there are some that just like to do it for the fun of it. And some of them put out quite good content. Dave Pearson; Really Big Monkey1 comes to mind. You and he appreciate your subscribers and do your best at letting them know by taking the time to interact with as many of them as you can, and I for one, appreciate that. You have a good channel. Stay in the fight.

  • @Howlingdingobush
    @Howlingdingobush 18 дней назад +1

    Crazy camouflage

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  13 дней назад

      It's crazy enough, that it might just work.
      I think in the fall, when there are a lot of Yello and read leaves it would do a good job... the rest of the year??? Maybe nit around here.
      Thank you

  • @charlesechols6354
    @charlesechols6354 27 дней назад +1

    How you compete is better content and information. You're doing fine!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +1

      Very true. I guess I shouldn't worry about what other people do & just do my thing.
      Thanks for your kind words & support.

  • @MichaelJohnson-tw7dq
    @MichaelJohnson-tw7dq 28 дней назад +2

    Better long winded, than broken winded. It’s ok John, I don’t need to see your nipples to want to watch you. Of course you have corn fields all around you, you’re in Illinois. The city parks in Illinois are cornfields. I have long speculated that Alpinflage would be a good camouflage pattern in an urban environment, especially around brick buildings. Good job adapting that bag to the frame. I admire your resourcefulness.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Thank you. There are a couple weeks in the fall I could see it being ideal, or maybe like you said, in an urban environment. I wish the pattern was on some better stuff than that all in one uniform. And maybe available in 3x would be nice too.
      Thanks for cracking me up & thanks for watching

  • @frontiersurvival-1
    @frontiersurvival-1 18 дней назад +1

    New subscriber here! Enjoyed the video.

  • @inregionecaecorum
    @inregionecaecorum 28 дней назад +2

    AI will eat itself, I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't bots that watch and comment on them.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +1

      I hope so. I know there is a lid for every pot, but the AI videos just aren't my thing.
      With that said.... I, for one, welcome our new AI leader and our metallic overlords. Hopefully, they will see that someday and decide to keep me around as some kind of pet.
      Thank you.

  • @BiscuitsStuckToTheWall
    @BiscuitsStuckToTheWall 28 дней назад +2

    Yeah the pack is a different kind of cool. Good idea sticking it on a frame.
    I hear you about the girl camping channels and such. The Korean girls out glamping is like...
    White Jeep ✔Cool Modern Tent ✔Nicely Done Boob Job ✔Outrageously Complex Meals ✔
    Max Alcohol Consumption ✔Tiny Dog That Gets Stuck Between The Toes ✔Me Watching Every Time✔
    Maybe go ahead and try pulling up your pants for the camel-toe effect. Hey if it works... 🤣
    Life isn't fair. 👍

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Hahaha.
      Very true. I will try to keep the moose knuckles to a minimum.
      I shouldn't throw stones I guess and just do what I do and let others do what they do.
      Thanks for watching & thanks for the levity.

  • @rquest3059
    @rquest3059 28 дней назад +7

    Blackie Thomas is recovering from a mild stroke.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +3

      I didn't know that until I saw your comment. That sucks.
      I will definitely share his gofundme in my next video(s).
      Thank you

    • @rquest3059
      @rquest3059 27 дней назад +2

      ​@OliveDrabAlliance
      your very welcome.

  • @armisteadab
    @armisteadab 27 дней назад +1

    I have the jacket. I feel the pack might be better on a frame rather than buttoned straight to something I'm wearing.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад

      That is what they say. The general opinion is that this system is garbage. I can't argue with that and I don't think attaching it to a frame redeems it. It's a shame really, because the cammo pattern is cool and very effective 3 weeks out of the year anyway.
      Stay tuned & thank you!

  • @kennethwilson8633
    @kennethwilson8633 19 дней назад +1

    Thank god you don’t try showing any Bear Claw to compete with the sexy girls…never go with the banana hammock please…love your sense of humor and the videos…Have fun stay safe.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  13 дней назад

      Oh my God... I've nervous heard it called a bear Claw before. I've always heard it called a moose knuckle
      Hahahahaa
      Too funny.
      Thanks

  • @ChrisSmith-vc7xs
    @ChrisSmith-vc7xs 26 дней назад +1

    Keep being you bub.
    IMO time: Do the day job, journal into YT. I see nothing wrong with being a smaller channel, and documenting you out there doing your thing. No, I don't think any small channel here now will out grow or out-audience the big algo-driven or sales driven channels that are established, but you can leave YOUR mark. It may not ever be monetized action for you, but a fellow down the road may be looking for information: and its your video that gets pulled up as one of the few sources out there.
    Craft & Kit tinker wise: man, go hog wild. Keep tinkering with the alpenflage backpack. You've already got it in version one up and running. Just keep tinkering to meet your needs. Show us if you like your adventure through vids, or not. But do what you like doing.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  25 дней назад

      Exactly. I especially like the word tinker, because at heart I am a tinkerer for sure.
      It sounds silly, but silly is also a thing for me, but I've been thinking about that wooden spoon. I think it's time for the Tactical Wooden Spoon. Stay tuned & thank you

  • @chuk11011
    @chuk11011 28 дней назад +2

    A-I Spam videos? Competition!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      What an aweful thought!
      Someday the will sent in the terminator robots to steel our SPAM because they need it for fuel.
      Hahaha
      Thank you.

  • @donaldmonroe8503
    @donaldmonroe8503 28 дней назад +2

    That's some sexy ODA 👍👍👍

  • @MikeMoskin
    @MikeMoskin 18 дней назад +1

    I like your videos just the way they are, I don't AI generated content.

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  13 дней назад

      AI isn't for me. I'm having too much fun!
      Thank you and thanks for being here.

  • @T_B
    @T_B 28 дней назад +3

    I dig the honesty AND pulling back the curtain of the Algorithm OZ.
    I see that we're headed for 3k subs!!! 💪🏻 Getting closer every week!

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +2

      Right on
      Like an Olive Drab freight train!

    • @ricktuma3233
      @ricktuma3233 27 дней назад +2

      John get your wife in more videos , she’s fun to watch !

    • @OliveDrabAlliance
      @OliveDrabAlliance  27 дней назад +1

      @ricktuma3233 she is a hoot for sure. Believe it or not, I used to be in really good shape and was a handsome fella. She has stuck with me through thick & thin.... literally.