Hey nice video I do wish you would have really did research on tacticon armament they are a USA Company that makes quality equipment for real use. And they make there products they are not Chinese like you stated. Please do go support them as the owner and most workers are us army vets. Please go do serious research on them as this video is really misleading although nice setup and glad to see you doing what you want as far as equipment and not what everyone says!!
They still do manufacture alot of stuff off shore though. Not everything they have is made in the US, doesnt mean theyre bad. I think they focus on certain things being made here in the US especially their armor. I have a couple of their belts and med pouches just wait till stff goes 50-60% off and you can get everything for much cheaper. I think i spent $23 on each of my belts
I have several of their pieces of equipment (including a plate carrier) and their stuff is great for the price. Their metal flip-up sights are amazing! I have done some testing with those things and although they aren’t fail proof (what is?), for $30 you can not beat them!
They DO get their products made in China. Dagger Defense is another vet owned company who get their products made in China. Creative XP are vets with China products. There are many US companies, vets or otherwise, who get their products made in China.
Fk Amazon! You seen what they did to that one family?! Both the husband and wife’s family members and friends. Using FBI to do their dirty work. I ain’t buying Shyit from them! You wouldn’t want to either once you learn of the way they operate. Do some research on it bro! That company more than even Budlight/Budweiser deserves to go down!
If your a poor I recommend stocking up on olive drab gear. You'll find a bunch of random things on sale periodically. Im making a chest rig back up after buying a few pouches for 5-15$. Going to try and make it a little nicer with d rings and Paracord to make it better while maintaining it's budget nature. Chest rig start is a condor ronin but I'm trying to do a few modification.
Unless you’re actively training constantly, there’s little need for the high speed Gucci gear that active and former operators recommend. I still have gear from active days. I abuse my lower price gear just the same and it holds up. Don’t spend money being a tactitard. Save money for ammo. We all WANT the high speed gear but we all NEED ammo.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 SUBSCRIBED. Keep doing it bro! As long as you keep politics out (I think we all get enough of that everywhere else all the f##ing time), I’m in.
I’m so poor, all my gear is surplus ALICE. For less than $100 total, I was able to build a belt/harness setup that has carrying capability for two quarts of water, a butt pack for essential gear, twelve, yes twelve, thirty round AR mags, an IFAK, two spare pistol mags, flashlight, compass and a fixed/heavy blade knife. That setup will see me through a three day patrol. Add a medium ALICE pack to that belt/harness kit and I could stay out indefinitely.
More tips: Condor tide pool adds hydration to any molle plate carrier $36. Tactical Scorpion MOLLE placard platform (Amazon) adds the capacity to start adding placards to your carrier, $12. The Shellback MOLLE placard allows you to convert any MOLLE accessory into a placard, $19.
4:45 you should turn around your pistol mags towards the front. Will make reloads a lot smoother since mag will be facing the correct way in your hand when you pull it out.
I'll give it a shot. I tend to pull and turn. Just how I've done it. I've seen guys putting mags in their placards and chest rigs opposite, too. I'm a straight-up beer canner.
Lbx tactical armatus ii 149.99 on sale now … level 4 sapi plates RMA armament under 200 a plate. Buy blue alpha gear belt about 100 those are tried and true kit that work
Good stuff brother. I just have 2 things for you. That's what the community is all about helping each other out and giving each other things to think about. Alright so first thing, Im not sure but from looking at the construction of the belt I think that inner layer peels off. If it does just run that through your belt loops, that will give you that riggid no sag that your after and illiminate those snag hazards if you ever have to run just the belt without the carrier over it. Second thing I have for you, get yourself and dangler if you really want to run your tourniquet there, I use to do the hairband onto method and I have discovered that when you really need it it was hard to remove, a dangler tourniquet pouch was much quicker. That's all I got for you brother if it's feasible give it a try and let me know what you think. I'm attempting to make a business out of this sort of thing so I would like the feedback.
It's does have an inner, but it's a padded waist band. I do want to try one with an inner belt. The dangler pouch is inexpensive and looks like you can just yank it right out, I'll definitely give it a shot. Appreciate the comment, brother.
nothing wrong with airsoft gear especially the higher end stuff, those guys run it through it's paces with mil sim events etc. even just running it in a game every weekend or so will weed out the weak equipment, so maybe if on a budget check out the airsoft community for what gear they recommend for mil sim etc. also on the bump helmet subject you could get one of the cheap chinese ballistic helmets instead that would maybe give you some extra protection while not expecting it to take a direct round but it could be better than nothing, I say could because even a full price real deal ballistic helmet as you said might stop the bullet but the damage from the deformation would likely leave you with a serious head injury possibly to the point that it might of been better to not survive. Anyway really great video I wish I lived somewhere that didn't make you need a firearms license for nerf guns 😆I'm not even joking either, some states in Australia have banned them & gel blasters (don't even bother about airsoft lol) & other states have classed them the same as an actual firearm lmao god what a joke, luckily(?) I live in the only state that lets us own gel blasters still, so I can buy the really really cheap gear & larp like I'm an American lol Never let them take those rights away, you never get them back
I've watched some video of mil-sim events, and I've got some serious respect for those guys. They're doing things for sure. They're practicing strategy and tactics while also sweating in gear and getting a workout. In my experience here in America, there are lots of guys who own guns that Larp way harder than most of these Mil-sim guys because they don't do the things. There is nothing wrong with larping anyway, just men being men. As far as Australian gun laws, I feel for ya. They do say the mind is the true weapon, and you've always got your mind and your mitts, man.
I agree. A lot of this stuff doesn’t need to be high end. I have condor plate carriers. They’re plenty good and tough. I had a guy tell me they wouldn’t hold up for more than a year of active combat, I said neither will I. He had a $350 belt. 😂 I agree on the plates too. I got the level 4 composite ones from LA police gear after watching tests where they far exceeded the spec. Good plates aren’t that expensive anymore. Id like to find some light weight side plates at a reasonable price though. They cost almost as much as the main plates. I bought some steel side plates and hell no. They are way too heavy.
I've been on a fitness kick lately, and I was throwing on my ceramic plates in my old carrier. They got all stinky and moldy from sweat, so I bought some 9 pound weight plates and slapped them in. I've been doing "split" murphs, trail & treadmill runs, and sprints in a 20-pound carrier. It's a nightmare, you add gear, mags, etc. It's hell. The lighter you are, the better off you are. All this stuff modern soldiers carry seems like the modern-day equivalent of civil war battle lines. The lighter the army the more effective. Just my thought.
@joeprimal2044 Starting off slow and comfortable was the best way to go for me, and then I gradually increased the intensity, duration, and distance. I plan on doing a few videos of my endurance routine.
I’m in a similar situation (single income, homeschooled kids, etc.) and I’m totally on the same page. There are certain pieces of gear that you shouldn’t cheap out on. Plates, for example. Primary mag pouches. But everything doesn’t have to be Crye and Esstac. Do your homework though, because there are tier levels in budget gear too. Tacticon, Krydex, Condor and usually Onetigris are good to go. I’d avoid the others or buy and test before trusting. Train with your gear and you’ll figure out what works and what doesn’t.
I work armed security, my plates are cati armor (same as ar500) my vest is a condor MOPc carrier. Then I run an M&P 2.0 9mm pistol and an AR-15 built with parts on sale, Anderson lower and hardened arms upper. Inexpensive gear that just works
I am handy with a needle and thread, been making my own web gear for a long time. I too am dirt poor so buying state of the art gear is out of reach for me.
That's awesome. I've been wanting to get an over the shoulder type bandolier to carry extra mags but can't find what I'm looking for. Making my own seems like the best option. Outside the box, man.
Sometimes I think folks are scared to be seen using budget gear/weapons. Believe me, use old surplus GI Alice gear and you gain a new appreciation for "cheap gear". The stuff I use nowadays is mostly budget gear and it's STILL head and shoulders above the old issue gear. Way more comfortable and secure. My PSA AR's are much better than the beat-to-shit AR's I was issued. I don't care who I offend with my stuff, I know it works. Frugal and smart is the way to be.
No gear company out there thinks about us poor's, they are only worried about making that top dollar. Tactic on has some good sh*t, if you can find it in stock, and they have some awesome sales!
I know you heard this before, but tacticon gear is made in US and hires vets. I love that they filled a hole in the gear market. A lot of time US made stuff gets a bad rap for being overpriced and too tacticool. Sometimes I just want a basic ass H harness chest rig to hold some mags. That shouldn't cost me 200 dollars to get a basic rig. For a while we were stuck with overpriced gear or Milsurp. No in-between unless it came from China.
If you're looking for an actual ballistic helmet, you've got to be careful. There are lots of fakes out there. DO NOT buy one from China and do your research on the manufacturer before purchase.
@@Thekulprit92probably sold out by now, but Tacticon Armament just set out their first set of ballistic helmets NIJ 3A rated (with cut and mount rails). A lot of their molle gear is made overseas. ALL ARMOR & MEDICAL is made 100% in the US though!
@Johnny Bob Trucker. Get Magpul Gen 3 mags. Some things are worth getting the best. As most malfunctions are mag related, it's a critical item. Besides, they're usually under $20 and weigh less than NATO STANAG mags. You can buy a Brit or Kenyan vest. And wear 3A body armor underneath. Most murders in the USA are by handgun rounds. The 3A is just a couple pounds but offers far better protection than what our soldiers had in Vietnam and even Desert Storm. I never saw a SAAPI plate in my units in my almost decade career as a US Army Light Infantry Squad Leader, almost 40 yrs ago. Shoot, I feel super protected with my plate carrier and 3A inserts when I'm chasing after poachers or dealing with methead zombies here in Ozarkistan. I know from experiences: handguns, .22s and shotguns are the most common weapons they carry. In a SHTF situation, I think that will also be what's most frequently encountered. These are the most common firearms in America today.
I’m a father of 5 also (all girls). My wife does the stay at home/homeschooling deal also. It’s because we share that together I’m commenting on your video. I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume when making this video, you were aware of the condition of that pistol when you put your hand (and maybe other parts of your body) in front of the muzzle. I’m also of the firm belief that a person has a right to handle their firearms however they darn well please. The only reason I mention it, is because I know I need both my hands working on the dairy I’m at to help provide for the 6 women in my household. Just pointing it out, “in case” it was needed to remind a fellow brother to stay sharp. I had a buddy do the same for me 3 weekends back when we were shooting. Had to swallow my pride and thank him. Now, none of that may pertain to this situation, but if you are looking to be a voice in the lives of guys like me or others less experienced, I would humbly suggest cleaning up that gun handling a bit, even if you know everything is safe. Anyway, I’m a just a nobody commenting on YT so you can tell me to shove it, but I like seeing new gun channels on YT and want them all to succeed to get the message out there to as many as possible. Good luck to you brother!
You're talking about my pistol on the belt. It was cleared. You're right, though. I should've taken it off the belt for the video. Didn't want to put the belt upside-down for video purposes. And I did flag the hell out of myself. Got comfy. Excuses are excuses, I shall heed your words and keep it down range.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 maybe you did, maybe you didn’t. Is a cased or holstered firearm different than one laying on the table or in the hand? I certainly hope so, or what’s the point?! There are some thoughts worth considering around those ideas (maybe a good topic for an upcoming video…). People are just extra sensitive to that kind of stuff online and it seems like gun folks who dot the “I” and cross the “t” when it comes on I safety don’t have that kind of stuff get in the way of their message. Just some totally non-empirical observations on my part. Anyway, I appreciated the video, the honesty in it (none of us are perfect), and will be sure to check your stuff out more.
@deadbungeejumper I've been seeing a lot of inner city gangbanger type youtube shorts with complete disregard for safety, negligent discharges, and no respect for their weapons. I've actually wanted to make a safety video directed towards them, not in a shameful or scolding way but in a helpful way. I'd probably get some hate, but it would be worth it. I have empathy for these guys. It's like that elvis song "In the ghetto." Not all of them are bad people. Maybe we can nudge some in the right direction.
My uncle once said “it ain’t the gear that kills ya, it’s the man with the skill that kills ya” doesn’t have to be the gucci gear train train train!! Gear isn’t going anywhere! God bless
Dude you have my same mentality about gear? I can’t afford the high-speed Gucci stuff so I buy a lot of stuff just like you did off Amazon and it works perfectly fine. Funny, I run a canikTP9 SF as well. I know yours looks like an SA model, but practically the same thing, color and all. Good video
It's the way to go if you've got other monetary priorities. There's a lot of quality budget gear out there. If I had the dough to go Gucci on everything I would, though. It's just not practical for me.
As long as it’s nice heavy nylon, with thick stitching. I don’t see why the brand matters….I’m sure even some of the high end stuff is sewn together in the same factories….and even a lot of the high end stuff doesn’t cater to civilians as much as they should. They fill their LEO and government contracts first, meanwhile almost everything’s out of stock to civilians, so screw that anyways.
Nice load out man, I'm an advocate for budget quality gear. The only thing I see to question is your tq. I've seen cheap tq break when applied properly. Great vid!
Those knock off gcode pouches are decent however the clips will fail in the cold. The plastic gets super brittle in the cold. The gcode pouches being 5x the price is bs! They are 36$ each with clips. That and gcode’s scorpion clips are all plastic. Not metal. Even the new assaulter line clips.
Whoops, I'm stupid. Brain fart? I could've sworn I saw some guy using metal clips with them. Still a little over double price, but sorry, G-code. Good info about the clips in the cold man. Thanks.
Dude, I bought a second plate carrier and plates because my 1st one is really heavy (steel plates). So I went with ceramic and it's almost just as heavy as the steel. Bunch a BULL SHEIT. Nice kit by the way.
Duritium plates are the way to go for weight vs. threat level bro. It's expensive, but lvl 4(+?) plates are 5 pounds a piece. I have ceramic too. Still heavy. Duritium is next.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 Holy Sheit. Didn't even know this existed. I'll try to sell some crack or maybe heroin in my town to save up for them. Just kidding. I would never sell drugs. I'll sell SOMETHING though. I'm too fat and lazy to be able to carry around the weight of my current rigs. I need a cheeseburger.
Im in the same boat, friend. Balling on a budget. Cant afford all the Gucci gear, but as you know, ya dont need the newest gucciest gear to do the things. Airsoft clone gear seems to do the trick on a lot of the gear like mag pouches, GP pouches, etc
@johnnybobtrucker4416 Baby Face P has a good video on modernizing an ACH. Going as far as to cut the ears. But I didn't feel like cutting the ears. Left them on. Some Razors will fit under the wings of the helmet, just fine and you don't "potentially" compromise the helmet.
@johnnybobtrucker4416 yeah definitely. I'm not much of a fan of the battle belt, I prefer a chest rig. My kit is basic, HHV mich helmet a low Vis slick plate carrier and I just throw my chest rig over that, it's the bees knees 🤙
i have a feeling that all the tac-gear snobs want to justify their super expensive purchases by being snobby with cheap stuff. not that their wrong, they have nicer stuff and can run circles around us all day. but i dont like the gatekeeping when it comes to cheap vs expensive tac gear.
no those are junk Chinese made helmets. Don't buy Hard Headed Vets. Better off getting a used ACH (army combat helmet) like something I used in the Army As a medic.@@johnnybobtrucker4416
I have a little more disposable income than you, so I can afford some of the higher-quality gear...and let's not kid ourselves: you *absolutely* get what you pay for...but I love seeing guys out there making things work for them and their situation, which is what all of this is all about. I'd rather see some guy with airsoftium (which isn't even a bad thing, in many cases) spending time and energy honing their craft than for some guy to buy gucci gear and then sell it two months later. You've earned my subscription.
Whether you have money or not, there is nothing wrong with that equipment. People listen to the steroided out mutant ninja 🥷🏽 on you tube and think they have to spend a fortune on gear when in reality, condor is just as good. Remember, most people who have money, have money because they don’t throw it away.
You are right, sir. The steroid mutant ninja business model seems to be a pretty successful one. We just need to practice some discernment when it comes to buying cheap.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 successful business or not that’s exactly what it is, a business trying to sell people stuff at outrageously inflated prices. Military surplus gear is just as good as any expensive stuff. I’m a retired cop, we all wore uncle mikes gun belts with the plastic buckles and it lasted for decades wearing it 8, 10 and 12 hours a day 5 days a week. You don’t need 100.00 cobra buckles. Just one of many examples. The only thing I would not buy cheap is a duty holster. The safari land holster is the best ever made.
Hey nice video I do wish you would have really did research on tacticon armament they are a USA Company that makes quality equipment for real use. And they make there products they are not Chinese like you stated. Please do go support them as the owner and most workers are us army vets. Please go do serious research on them as this video is really misleading although nice setup and glad to see you doing what you want as far as equipment and not what everyone says!!
I realized that afterward, I'll pin your comment so people see it.
Sorry to tacticon.
I just assumed from the fair price, it couldn't be made here.
They still do manufacture alot of stuff off shore though. Not everything they have is made in the US, doesnt mean theyre bad. I think they focus on certain things being made here in the US especially their armor. I have a couple of their belts and med pouches just wait till stff goes 50-60% off and you can get everything for much cheaper. I think i spent $23 on each of my belts
I have several of their pieces of equipment (including a plate carrier) and their stuff is great for the price. Their metal flip-up sights are amazing! I have done some testing with those things and although they aren’t fail proof (what is?), for $30 you can not beat them!
They DO get their products made in China. Dagger Defense is another vet owned company who get their products made in China. Creative XP are vets with China products. There are many US companies, vets or otherwise, who get their products made in China.
Amazon and military surplus is the way to go for Us pores
Someday, we peons shall do the peeing.
Milsurp for sure, Idk about amazon
Ive seen a dermatologist but my pores haven't gotten any better.
Fk Amazon! You seen what they did to that one family?! Both the husband and wife’s family members and friends. Using FBI to do their dirty work. I ain’t buying Shyit from them! You wouldn’t want to either once you learn of the way they operate. Do some research on it bro! That company more than even Budlight/Budweiser deserves to go down!
Pore issues? Not sure I'd go to an army navy store. Id try a dermatologist
Just glad we're past the gear snob era. What works, works. Subbed!
Thanks, brother. I do agree.
Sadly still active, but more so forums and sites like Reddit. What works shouldn't matter.
It's not over.
@@K37-h1z I'm realizing that
F,,, YEAH BRO!
as long as it works that's all it counts bro. 👍
The poor like me will carrying grandpa's LCE gear.
I wish I had one, try to buy one of those on ebay and they're actually pretty pricey now.
Nostalgia value, man.
I’m thinking about switching back to ALICE gear.
@@CutlassOutdoors ALICE gear is awesome 👍
If your a poor I recommend stocking up on olive drab gear. You'll find a bunch of random things on sale periodically. Im making a chest rig back up after buying a few pouches for 5-15$. Going to try and make it a little nicer with d rings and Paracord to make it better while maintaining it's budget nature.
Chest rig start is a condor ronin but I'm trying to do a few modification.
Right on, man. I'm a fan of olive drab so that's right up my alley.
Once again the late night YT algorithms surprise me with a hidden gem. .....Liked & subbed
Thank you, my friend. Welcome aboard.
Unless you’re actively training constantly, there’s little need for the high speed Gucci gear that active and former operators recommend.
I still have gear from active days. I abuse my lower price gear just the same and it holds up. Don’t spend money being a tactitard. Save money for ammo.
We all WANT the high speed gear but we all NEED ammo.
Excellent comment. Your 100% right.
They've got a business model.
Wanna be a Chad like me?
Buy my S%$T.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 SUBSCRIBED. Keep doing it bro!
As long as you keep politics out (I think we all get enough of that everywhere else all the f##ing time), I’m in.
@Brimar7 I'm not too politically inclined, but you may see something serious here or there.
Appreciate the sub, my dude.
I’m so poor, all my gear is surplus ALICE. For less than $100 total, I was able to build a belt/harness setup that has carrying capability for two quarts of water, a butt pack for essential gear, twelve, yes twelve, thirty round AR mags, an IFAK, two spare pistol mags, flashlight, compass and a fixed/heavy blade knife. That setup will see me through a three day patrol. Add a medium ALICE pack to that belt/harness kit and I could stay out indefinitely.
Bro, I'm so poor, I'm using a regular dress belt with random pouches to put things into.
What buttpack are you using?
@@ThePizzaGoblin I'm willing to bet it's the ALICE gear buttpack...
@@shane2808 th here are like 18 million different ones
Nah bruh
More tips: Condor tide pool adds hydration to any molle plate carrier $36. Tactical Scorpion MOLLE placard platform (Amazon) adds the capacity to start adding placards to your carrier, $12. The Shellback MOLLE placard allows you to convert any MOLLE accessory into a placard, $19.
I have a Condor Tide Pool and it’s fantastic.
Shellback is legit and on Amazon. So is helkikon
4:45 you should turn around your pistol mags towards the front. Will make reloads a lot smoother since mag will be facing the correct way in your hand when you pull it out.
I'll give it a shot. I tend to pull and turn. Just how I've done it.
I've seen guys putting mags in their placards and chest rigs opposite, too.
I'm a straight-up beer canner.
Keep doing your thang my friend! Great video! Y'all stay safe and keep shooting 🤙
I will. Thanks, brother.
Lbx tactical armatus ii 149.99 on sale now … level 4 sapi plates RMA armament under 200 a plate. Buy blue alpha gear belt about 100 those are tried and true kit that work
Nice, Blue alphas are dope. That's not bad at all.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 if balling on a budget trade up after a bit . For example i donate blood / plasma 130 a week
Good stuff brother. I just have 2 things for you. That's what the community is all about helping each other out and giving each other things to think about. Alright so first thing, Im not sure but from looking at the construction of the belt I think that inner layer peels off. If it does just run that through your belt loops, that will give you that riggid no sag that your after and illiminate those snag hazards if you ever have to run just the belt without the carrier over it. Second thing I have for you, get yourself and dangler if you really want to run your tourniquet there, I use to do the hairband onto method and I have discovered that when you really need it it was hard to remove, a dangler tourniquet pouch was much quicker. That's all I got for you brother if it's feasible give it a try and let me know what you think. I'm attempting to make a business out of this sort of thing so I would like the feedback.
It's does have an inner, but it's a padded waist band. I do want to try one with an inner belt.
The dangler pouch is inexpensive and looks like you can just yank it right out, I'll definitely give it a shot. Appreciate the comment, brother.
nothing wrong with airsoft gear especially the higher end stuff, those guys run it through it's paces with mil sim events etc. even just running it in a game every weekend or so will weed out the weak equipment, so maybe if on a budget check out the airsoft community for what gear they recommend for mil sim etc. also on the bump helmet subject you could get one of the cheap chinese ballistic helmets instead that would maybe give you some extra protection while not expecting it to take a direct round but it could be better than nothing, I say could because even a full price real deal ballistic helmet as you said might stop the bullet but the damage from the deformation would likely leave you with a serious head injury possibly to the point that it might of been better to not survive. Anyway really great video I wish I lived somewhere that didn't make you need a firearms license for nerf guns 😆I'm not even joking either, some states in Australia have banned them & gel blasters (don't even bother about airsoft lol) & other states have classed them the same as an actual firearm lmao god what a joke, luckily(?) I live in the only state that lets us own gel blasters still, so I can buy the really really cheap gear & larp like I'm an American lol Never let them take those rights away, you never get them back
I've watched some video of mil-sim events, and I've got some serious respect for those guys. They're doing things for sure. They're practicing strategy and tactics while also sweating in gear and getting a workout. In my experience here in America, there are lots of guys who own guns that Larp way harder than most of these Mil-sim guys because they don't do the things.
There is nothing wrong with larping anyway, just men being men.
As far as Australian gun laws, I feel for ya. They do say the mind is the true weapon, and you've always got your mind and your mitts, man.
Get ALICE. Cant go wrong.
How you plan to hold your grenades?
Good question. I gotta get me a bandolier of some sort.
I use the same dump pouch on my custom forestry vest to carry spare flagging ribbon and shit
Surplus is probably the best way to get durable gear for cheap. You won’t look cool but old alice and molle gear works.
I agree. A lot of this stuff doesn’t need to be high end. I have condor plate carriers. They’re plenty good and tough. I had a guy tell me they wouldn’t hold up for more than a year of active combat, I said neither will I. He had a $350 belt. 😂 I agree on the plates too. I got the level 4 composite ones from LA police gear after watching tests where they far exceeded the spec. Good plates aren’t that expensive anymore. Id like to find some light weight side plates at a reasonable price though. They cost almost as much as the main plates. I bought some steel side plates and hell no. They are way too heavy.
I've been on a fitness kick lately, and I was throwing on my ceramic plates in my old carrier. They got all stinky and moldy from sweat, so I bought some 9 pound weight plates and slapped them in. I've been doing "split" murphs, trail & treadmill runs, and sprints in a 20-pound carrier. It's a nightmare, you add gear, mags, etc. It's hell. The lighter you are, the better off you are.
All this stuff modern soldiers carry seems like the modern-day equivalent of civil war battle lines. The lighter the army the more effective. Just my thought.
I'm nearly 240 lbs without a carrier on, so that may contribute to the suck lol.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 Woha! I’m 180.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 Maybe so. I hope we never find out. I’ve got to do more of that kind of workout. My endurance isn’t what it should be.
@joeprimal2044 Starting off slow and comfortable was the best way to go for me, and then I gradually increased the intensity, duration, and distance. I plan on doing a few videos of my endurance routine.
I’m in a similar situation (single income, homeschooled kids, etc.) and I’m totally on the same page. There are certain pieces of gear that you shouldn’t cheap out on. Plates, for example. Primary mag pouches. But everything doesn’t have to be Crye and Esstac. Do your homework though, because there are tier levels in budget gear too. Tacticon, Krydex, Condor and usually Onetigris are good to go. I’d avoid the others or buy and test before trusting.
Train with your gear and you’ll figure out what works and what doesn’t.
I work armed security, my plates are cati armor (same as ar500) my vest is a condor MOPc carrier. Then I run an M&P 2.0 9mm pistol and an AR-15 built with parts on sale, Anderson lower and hardened arms upper. Inexpensive gear that just works
I am handy with a needle and thread, been making my own web gear for a long time. I too am dirt poor so buying state of the art gear is out of reach for me.
That's awesome. I've been wanting to get an over the shoulder type bandolier to carry extra mags but can't find what I'm looking for. Making my own seems like the best option.
Outside the box, man.
Sometimes I think folks are scared to be seen using budget gear/weapons. Believe me, use old surplus GI Alice gear and you gain a new appreciation for "cheap gear". The stuff I use nowadays is mostly budget gear and it's STILL head and shoulders above the old issue gear.
Way more comfortable and secure. My PSA AR's are much better than the beat-to-shit AR's I was issued. I don't care who I offend with my stuff, I know it works. Frugal and smart is the way to be.
No gear company out there thinks about us poor's, they are only worried about making that top dollar. Tactic on has some good sh*t, if you can find it in stock, and they have some awesome sales!
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Thank you my brother
I know you heard this before, but tacticon gear is made in US and hires vets. I love that they filled a hole in the gear market. A lot of time US made stuff gets a bad rap for being overpriced and too tacticool. Sometimes I just want a basic ass H harness chest rig to hold some mags. That shouldn't cost me 200 dollars to get a basic rig. For a while we were stuck with overpriced gear or Milsurp. No in-between unless it came from China.
Bro show me where to get a budget helmet
If you search " Tactical Bump Helmet " on Amazon, lots of options will show up.
If you're looking for an actual ballistic helmet, you've got to be careful. There are lots of fakes out there.
DO NOT buy one from China and
do your research on the manufacturer before purchase.
@johnnybobtrucker4416 cheers mate! I'll start some research
@@Thekulprit92probably sold out by now, but Tacticon Armament just set out their first set of ballistic helmets NIJ 3A rated (with cut and mount rails). A lot of their molle gear is made overseas. ALL ARMOR & MEDICAL is made 100% in the US though!
@Johnny Bob Trucker. Get Magpul Gen 3 mags. Some things are worth getting the best. As most malfunctions are mag related, it's a critical item. Besides, they're usually under $20 and weigh less than NATO STANAG mags.
You can buy a Brit or Kenyan vest. And wear 3A body armor underneath.
Most murders in the USA are by handgun rounds. The 3A is just a couple pounds but offers far better protection than what our soldiers had in Vietnam and even Desert Storm. I never saw a SAAPI plate in my units in my almost decade career as a US Army Light Infantry Squad Leader, almost 40 yrs ago.
Shoot, I feel super protected with my plate carrier and 3A inserts when I'm chasing after poachers or dealing with methead zombies here in Ozarkistan. I know from experiences: handguns, .22s and shotguns are the most common weapons they carry. In a SHTF situation, I think that will also be what's most frequently encountered. These are the most common firearms in America today.
I’m a father of 5 also (all girls). My wife does the stay at home/homeschooling deal also. It’s because we share that together I’m commenting on your video. I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume when making this video, you were aware of the condition of that pistol when you put your hand (and maybe other parts of your body) in front of the muzzle. I’m also of the firm belief that a person has a right to handle their firearms however they darn well please. The only reason I mention it, is because I know I need both my hands working on the dairy I’m at to help provide for the 6 women in my household. Just pointing it out, “in case” it was needed to remind a fellow brother to stay sharp. I had a buddy do the same for me 3 weekends back when we were shooting. Had to swallow my pride and thank him. Now, none of that may pertain to this situation, but if you are looking to be a voice in the lives of guys like me or others less experienced, I would humbly suggest cleaning up that gun handling a bit, even if you know everything is safe. Anyway, I’m a just a nobody commenting on YT so you can tell me to shove it, but I like seeing new gun channels on YT and want them all to succeed to get the message out there to as many as possible. Good luck to you brother!
You're talking about my pistol on the belt. It was cleared. You're right, though. I should've taken it off the belt for the video. Didn't want to put the belt upside-down for video purposes. And I did flag the hell out of myself. Got comfy.
Excuses are excuses, I shall heed your words and keep it down range.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 maybe you did, maybe you didn’t. Is a cased or holstered firearm different than one laying on the table or in the hand? I certainly hope so, or what’s the point?! There are some thoughts worth considering around those ideas (maybe a good topic for an upcoming video…). People are just extra sensitive to that kind of stuff online and it seems like gun folks who dot the “I” and cross the “t” when it comes on I safety don’t have that kind of stuff get in the way of their message. Just some totally non-empirical observations on my part. Anyway, I appreciated the video, the honesty in it (none of us are perfect), and will be sure to check your stuff out more.
@deadbungeejumper I've been seeing a lot of inner city gangbanger type youtube shorts with complete disregard for safety, negligent discharges, and no respect for their weapons. I've actually wanted to make a safety video directed towards them, not in a shameful or scolding way but in a helpful way.
I'd probably get some hate, but it would be worth it. I have empathy for these guys. It's like that elvis song "In the ghetto." Not all of them are bad people.
Maybe we can nudge some in the right direction.
My uncle once said “it ain’t the gear that kills ya, it’s the man with the skill that kills ya” doesn’t have to be the gucci gear train train train!! Gear isn’t going anywhere! God bless
God bless my friend
Dude you have my same mentality about gear? I can’t afford the high-speed Gucci stuff so I buy a lot of stuff just like you did off Amazon and it works perfectly fine. Funny, I run a canikTP9 SF as well. I know yours looks like an SA model, but practically the same thing, color and all. Good video
It's the way to go if you've got other monetary priorities. There's a lot of quality budget gear out there.
If I had the dough to go Gucci on everything I would, though. It's just not practical for me.
Good setup
Hell the Virgin Mary would be proud to use your gear son. Thanks for the vid.
Your welcome.
As long as it’s nice heavy nylon, with thick stitching. I don’t see why the brand matters….I’m sure even some of the high end stuff is sewn together in the same factories….and even a lot of the high end stuff doesn’t cater to civilians as much as they should. They fill their LEO and government contracts first, meanwhile almost everything’s out of stock to civilians, so screw that anyways.
Nice load out man, I'm an advocate for budget quality gear. The only thing I see to question is your tq. I've seen cheap tq break when applied properly. Great vid!
It's a legit CAT, I did not penny pinch on that. Thanks, brother.
Those knock off gcode pouches are decent however the clips will fail in the cold. The plastic gets super brittle in the cold.
The gcode pouches being 5x the price is bs! They are 36$ each with clips.
That and gcode’s scorpion clips are all plastic. Not metal. Even the new assaulter line clips.
Whoops, I'm stupid. Brain fart?
I could've sworn I saw some guy using metal clips with them.
Still a little over double price, but sorry, G-code.
Good info about the clips in the cold man. Thanks.
venture surplus has good sales
Awesome recommendations, brother. I'm going to pick up a 249 ammo box sling and use it for a mag bandolier.
I've been looking for a good surplus site.
Dude, I bought a second plate carrier and plates because my 1st one is really heavy (steel plates). So I went with ceramic and it's almost just as heavy as the steel.
Bunch a BULL SHEIT.
Nice kit by the way.
Duritium plates are the way to go for weight vs. threat level bro. It's expensive, but lvl 4(+?) plates are 5 pounds a piece.
I have ceramic too. Still heavy.
Duritium is next.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 Holy Sheit. Didn't even know this existed. I'll try to sell some crack or maybe heroin in my town to save up for them. Just kidding. I would never sell drugs. I'll sell SOMETHING though. I'm too fat and lazy to be able to carry around the weight of my current rigs.
I need a cheeseburger.
That is my problem as well, very heavy and it restricts my movement to slow speed.
Im in the same boat, friend. Balling on a budget. Cant afford all the Gucci gear, but as you know, ya dont need the newest gucciest gear to do the things. Airsoft clone gear seems to do the trick on a lot of the gear like mag pouches, GP pouches, etc
You could get a surplus ACH and modernize it pretty easily, as well
@ketononeill8898 That's the plan, it's been highly recommended.
@johnnybobtrucker4416 Baby Face P has a good video on modernizing an ACH. Going as far as to cut the ears. But I didn't feel like cutting the ears. Left them on. Some Razors will fit under the wings of the helmet, just fine and you don't "potentially" compromise the helmet.
A channel for me. I use lbe or a Russian chest rig.
All gear will eventually wear in break overtime as long as it works it works
I see the belt buckle and those plastic molle clips going first.
@johnnybobtrucker4416 yeah definitely. I'm not much of a fan of the battle belt, I prefer a chest rig. My kit is basic, HHV mich helmet a low Vis slick plate carrier and I just throw my chest rig over that, it's the bees knees 🤙
You should make a video about that helmet. Specifically your experience purchasing it 😅😂.. js ❤❤❤❤
I have the same carrier. Its held up well for me. I think when I bought it it was even cheaper because they were running a deal on their website
I haven't had this one for long, but it sure seems like it can take a beating.
In 100 bucks range? Can't beat it.
i have a feeling that all the tac-gear snobs want to justify their super expensive purchases by being snobby with cheap stuff. not that their wrong, they have nicer stuff and can run circles around us all day. but i dont like the gatekeeping when it comes to cheap vs expensive tac gear.
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Dope video
Thanks man, trying to help the less fortunate show their teeth.
Nice
spot you a mag anytime brother. run what you brung.
🤜🤛
Don’t skimp on medical gear either, hopefully the TQ is real.
It is.
Buy once cry once
Good shit man!
good stuff Bro
Joe sent me
Nice, good to have ya sir.
URTACTICAL sells good inexpensive gear
I sent you that streamline sidewinder cause I knew you would use it
I remember that. You're one of my favorite dudes because of that.
Don’t skip out on armor….gets plastic helmet. Lol just busting balls but it was funny to me
Bro, as soon as I've got the cheese, I'm grabbing one up.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 yessir!
Acelink and HHV aren’t too badly priced.
@RidinDirtyOutdoors Hard-headed vets are the ones I was eyeing. Gonna have to check out acelink, thanks for the suggestion, brother.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 anytime 🤙🏼
no those are junk Chinese made helmets. Don't buy Hard Headed Vets. Better off getting a used ACH (army combat helmet) like something I used in the Army As a medic.@@johnnybobtrucker4416
KING KING KING
aliexpress knockoffs are ok
Mags loaded for 7 years ruclips.net/video/eFEhzOjj5b4/видео.htmlsi=tzS_tz7X5bKMJTIh
I have a little more disposable income than you, so I can afford some of the higher-quality gear...and let's not kid ourselves: you *absolutely* get what you pay for...but I love seeing guys out there making things work for them and their situation, which is what all of this is all about. I'd rather see some guy with airsoftium (which isn't even a bad thing, in many cases) spending time and energy honing their craft than for some guy to buy gucci gear and then sell it two months later. You've earned my subscription.
Thanks, brother. Lord knows if I could go top dollar, I sure would. Figured I'd try and help out the next guy with this.
Excellent review of your belt setup. Should do more videos. #MAGA2024
@clyoul3ss819 Thanks, I will one of these days.
Freaking LaRP
ThanKS... you must be the real thing.
Rambo over here.
Just say the real f-word, bro. I'll allow it.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 more than you.
@@PonyBoy3000 Let me guess, SEAL team 6 captain?
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 No SealTeam yourmom 6
Whether you have money or not, there is nothing wrong with that equipment.
People listen to the steroided out mutant ninja 🥷🏽 on you tube and think they have to spend a fortune on gear when in reality, condor is just as good.
Remember, most people who have money, have money because they don’t throw it away.
You are right, sir. The steroid mutant ninja business model seems to be a pretty successful one. We just need to practice some discernment when it comes to buying cheap.
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 successful business or not that’s exactly what it is, a business trying to sell people stuff at outrageously inflated prices. Military surplus gear is just as good as any expensive stuff.
I’m a retired cop, we all wore uncle mikes gun belts with the plastic buckles and it lasted for decades wearing it 8, 10 and 12 hours a day 5 days a week. You don’t need 100.00 cobra buckles. Just one of many examples.
The only thing I would not buy cheap is a duty holster. The safari land holster is the best ever made.
@concernedpatriot.2221 I was looking at the safari land quick locking holster kits. That's the next belt upgrade for me if I can get it to work.