What are some things you think I should add to my setup? I really want to make this load out as reasonable as possible! If you want to watch more videos like this, check out my Guns & Gear playlist! ruclips.net/video/HqL62xx2Rrc/видео.html
Im digging your kit brother, respect your journey. (1) thing i might think about if i were you, would be get a safariland holster for your pistol. Retention is your friend, dont wanna lose your sidearm. Believe me it will happen with just friction retention.
Good set up. I’d swap the boo-boo kit for a true trauma kit. Trauma will kill you in minutes from loss of blood; a scrape will kill you in days or weeks from an infection. So I’d put the first aid kit in my backpack and trauma kit on my chest rig.
I also highly recommend upgrading your radio to the Baofeng AR-5RM. It's around $30 and has significantly more functionality than the UV-5R. It allows you to use the 200MHz frequency band, and listen in to a lot more frequencies than the UV-5R.
@@JordanJamesNC the tidradio TDH3 is an awesome option as well. I like it better than my 5RM because of the smaller form factor with the same battery capacity and a larger frequency range. The 5RM is 10 watts which is kinda nice but doesn’t help as much as it seems. Both are decent upgrades for sure.
@@WanderingWildcat isn’t the hd2 aes256 encryptable? That and the tyt md390 seem to be pretty good for entry level encryption capable dmr radios. I would love to pick both of those up. They are quite the price jump from the $30 ARM or TD-H3 being like 100-150 bucks
i have one but honestly thinking about this i only use it for training and competition. dont think id ever use it out in wrol scenario. i defer to my normal ways of carry, however like he said the chest rig base is amazing ive tried quite a few but the lbt 1961 split front is my favorite rn and the british web kit. also you can fit a plate carrier under aswell. h harnesses are the way y types are ok x types suck a dick for me especially after loosing weight they just swish to much. buuuuut you do you find what works for you
Yeah I do the same thing. Battle belts for me are for training purposes. If I need to travel far, I’d rather just have my chest rig. Battle belts really beat up your lower back after you start rucking a few miles
@ConcreteCowboyx oh yeah I forgot about lumbar pains. Lol I've made expensive mistakes good thing tho most of this stuff is re-sellable. Lol by Haley micro rig.
I’m a comms nerd. I definitely recommend upgrading that baofeng antenna for a signal stick or one of zbm2 industries antennas with the bnc connection and adaptor. It will GREATLY increase the effectiveness of your handheld. Those stock antennas suck. The feng is a really great starter radio. It is not the most durable or best radio by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a great way to learn.
@ oh yeah! It’s a great way to get started. The best way to learn comms is by using it just like shooting. I’d recommend making some connections with local ham guys just so you can have a few people that help you out when you have questions etc. It’s been helpful for me to have that. I love your videos! I actually have an almost identical quad flap setup but i got some great ideas on from you on a couple things with how to set it up.
Great video. I have chest rig turned into a tool and parts holder for when I’m at work. I work for NYS DOT highway maintenance, it is so helpful to have all my equipment out of my pockets and on my chest. Still working on a personal one. I live on Long Island so I don’t need one for long range as much as others do
Great Vid. As a cop in 2014 we were allowed to carry our own go bags. My go back had a Condor open top Chest rig with 6 30rd mags. I got made fun of but I felt ready. The only time I put it on during a call was this: Com Ed HQ was in the adjoining town. They had an active shooter DRILL scheduled. While one of their customer service reps was on a call they told the customer they had to end the call due to an active shooter drill and hung up. The customer called 911 saying there was an active shooter at the Com Ed HQ. Cars responded from all surrounding towns. We searched the whole building. It kicked my ass wearing the fully loaded chest rig and a Kevlar helmet. Long story short, your chest rig is totally complete. Don't change a thing!
Being properly prepared for different situations is pretty much a job, A grab and go chest rig with most of needed equipment , constantly changes ! A combination of back packs and needed equipment depends of different responses. I love your chest rig , thank you! For your update series. Will be watching for future series and updating ! Lone Bear !
I dug out my old issue LBE ALICE harness w/4 ammo pouches and a butt pack but I've since bought a surplus TAPS chest rig. seems to work pretty good, although nothing is the perfect kit system. I pair the chest rig with a pistol belt system that has an IFAK, pistol mag pouches, pistol holster, multi-tool and a rifle mag pouch. I've attached two canteen pouches to the chest rig, SAW pouch for shotgun shells, ESSEE 6 fixed blade. constant work in progress..... attachments subject to change on a wem.
I run a light rig. For “covert” observance during some mild unrest. I thought about it. the point to where it’s bad enough I would run a heavy rig. I’d prefer to have plates.
I would have to agree. My goals during SHTF or civil unrest isn't to fight on the WW3 frontlines, It's to GTFO and survive. I personally dont need a full combat load for most scenarios, a Ready Rig or UW Gen IV works just fine for my realistic needs. If for whatever reason I knew I was unavoidably heading into combat during a bad enough scenario and had to take a full combat load on a heavy rig, plate would probably be non-negotiable for me.
I decided to run a mag coupler +/- a spare mag for quick engagements. I'm looking for an IFAK pouch I can mount to my rifle to complete the loadout. For anything else, I want plates. However, I can see how someone would want to stay light if they're going to be walking a long way.
Used to be when the weatherman predicted a snowstorm we went and got gas for the snowblower, filled the bathtub with water (to flush the toilet), stacked a bit more firewood on the porch, and maybe grabbed an extra shovel from the local hardware store. Now, we have to stuff the AR mags, change the batteries on the red dots, and change the filters on the APR in our EDC load out.
Great video! Some minor adjustments for additional refinement: Put something in the Thyrm battery compartment to reduce rattling, not a bad spot for those extra ear pro to make room for your multi tool in that pocket the ear pro is in now. Your front facing, shoulder strap mounted, head lamp is highly reflective, both on the strap and the lamp itself. A piece of shock cord and a swatch of cordura to cover that up reduces your signature and aids with potential negligent discharges of your light. The band is reflective, so I would swap that out or cover it with something. Swapping it out is your best bet to make sure it isn’t reflective when you don’t want it to be. If you WANT to be reflective, there are other things you already carry, in a pocket or pouch, that are used for reflective purposes. You might consider replacing your pouch with the water canteen with something that has Molle to add on another pouch for your multi tool there if you wanted, or a flashlight, or something like that. I traded my canteen pouch on the rig for a Qore Performance Ice plate Exo (although now it seems they don’t sell the rear bag with straps separately except in the IMS config, more stuff you gotta buy to make it work now I guess…) and then that pouch is open for other fighting equipment, smokes, Chem lights, administrative stuff, or just an empty one for putting your phone and things while at the range if that’s all you need. Again, great vid!
Great Vid! I really like your Be Prepared for anything mentality. That chest rig is a solid piece of equipment. I don't have one myself. But this vid has put it over the top for me. Again good work!
I got the ready rig and is prepped on my truck at all times when they were on clearance. Ironic you bring this video since we had a mini snow/ice event again last week. Vehicles were abandoned in my neighborhood since major roads had accidents in north Decatur and strangers were getting stuck.
Thank you for this video. I now will be getting one. This is the one I needed to see to make my decision. Your words made sense to me. Great video! Thank you again.
I went with the ready rig from trex arms, because I figured most odds won’t require a battle type chest rig and I’d need more of a covert rig, but next step is a quad flap type rig
Great video, my friend! Gonna check out more of your videos. I have several rigs that I'm trying out at the moment. At 60 years young you learn to figure out what is comfortable and what your limitations are! I have a couple of Nezumi chest rigs that can hold 12 mags. More 20 rounders if you use the wing pouches for just ammo. I recently got a couple of British PLCEs to try out. The latter can go under plates and the chest rig can go over if I were to go really heavy. But these days, lighter is better and faster. Especially for an old fart! I look forward to seeing other videos. You put out some quality work on screen. Keep it up!
I'd look at upgrading your radio to a waterproof one. Atlanta, GA is listed as having 126 days of precipitation per year and is fairly even month to month. The UV5R is a great radio for the money but lots of people report they don't hold up if they get wet. Also, since you live in the South you may want to add water purification tablets. One quart goes really fast when you are active.
Good on you for taking responsibility and learning new skills. I would respectfully suggest marrying your chest rig with a slick plate carrier, JPC 2.0 or similar. Never a bad idea having some ballistic protection. Without it there's a bigger chance of becoming a loot drop in a SHTF scenario. Great video.
Things to consider adding: Map, pace beads, Nods, IR Laser sight, a ready to eat snack, Grayl Titanium water filter, Water disinfection tablets, IFAK, and a lighter. If plinking at a range is your goal, then none of that is mission critical. The nature of warfare has changed significantly since Ukraine, now you have to be concerned with being detected by drones. What counter measures are you taking in light of this most recent development?
I use a TAP rig and the helikon Tex training mini rig. The mini rig stays with my truck gear, and the TAP rig is my main because I like that it can hold all that I would need to sustain me if I ever get separated from my pack.
Dude our chest rigs are almost identical. Great work. I definitely took away I couple of good things you did and I think you could probably take a couple from me too that are slightly different. I live in the PNW so everything is wet all the time, drybags, ziplock bags, often both, will do you wonders. Take up very little space but are a huge re-assurance. I have a belt setup also for my secondary and I keep my multi tool there but since you aren't running a belt you should definitely consider, dry bag or ziplock bagging those batteries, putting them in the gp then you could put a multitool in that slot. Everyone is different with different goals and objectives but a few things I keep on me all the time, sometimes or will in the future on my chest rig that you could consider too if it aligns with your goals are- maps, nvg's with ir laser on firearm, thermal monocular and binos. Mines more for a sustainment/hunting load out in the mountains tho so I could see why wouldn't necessarily need some of this stuff doing mostly range work. Again great video dude I took away a lot of really useful little things I could adjust that you already have. Keep up the great work!🤟
I run a Haley Strategic d3 heavy and I kinda made a universal harness system that uses first spear tubes. I did that so I can have the desired pouches, med kit, etc in the same spot every time but can change the mag carrying option in the form of a placard system.
I've personally moved on to LBE recently. I like the idea of having more sustainment kit directly on my person if I have to drop my pack for whatever reason. I am also not running a ruck, but a 72 hour bag and a decent sized buttpack with a poncho and other essentials. I do have an alternate overt loadout integrated into a plate carrier for the most likely scenarios private citizens may deal with.
Think: NON PERMISSIVE ENVIRONMENT! Do you think you will escape a dragnet or convince a bunch of soldiers at a checkpoint, you’re a home depot worker, delivery driver, uber, or door dash… wearing your chest rig?✅🤣nice video dude. Think light, look like everyone else, stay alive! Cool watches and fresh haircuts are dead giveaways!
@@pinkeye00ok. Stay low… Tall and muscle men are always a problem operating behind enemy lines. Average SAS dude look like a teacher or oil rig worker!…Average SEAL look like he lives in the gym (drinking protein drinks).😂😂😂😂😂
I agree with you to a certain point but in my opinion myself I have a bulletproof vest and a rig with rifle and pistol magazine pouches and in the back of it I have my medical pouch with serious and not serious injury equipment in case of a emergency you need something to protect yourself from incoming fire power that can take you out of the fight but everybody has their own personal preference but I can’t go out on the streets when it is a dangerous situation you need to have protection to keep yourself safe from the enemy
There is no one size fits all rig. But I found a split rig has all the advantages of a traditional chest rig, just more adaptable. Easier to take on and off. In the prone position, you can unhook it and get lower to the ground.
I got the Haley Strategic D3CR. I like it for a backpack or truck rig but not for longer sustained stuff. I choose to go with the AK platform and I like the pattern 84 for that. 8 mags on the chest plus 6 more in a bandoleer in my pack.
Love chest rigs and I prefer to use my safe life lvl 3 concealable carrier with their standalone FRAS panels in it under a shirt and hoodie, and then if need be I can throw my chest rig on over everything. I broke away from the tacticool plate carrier setup recently for a more low-vis option. Still have a lvl IV JPC in a Condition 1 trunk along with a bunch of other grab and go gear for my wife and I in the event we need to bugout. But so far, I really prefer my new setup and POU much better than dawning a fully loaded plate carrier.
I want to preface what I'm about to say with I liked the video, and as always I appreciate your professionalism and your quality of video as well as how you articulate yourself in speech. So, the problem with getting into the weeds of gear and producing content on it, is there is no "right answer". Im not trying to insult your intelligence, I know you know this sir. Others however do not, your going to have people completely copy your setup now, regardless of their situation, and that could be problematic in some instances. What I have yet to see and what I would like to see someone do efficiently, is a description of things that drive gear procurement and setup decisions. I know these things well and they are as follows. Mission, environment, team(or lack of), role in team(or in your situation), enemy force(or likely enemy force), duration of operation, personal preferences, weapon system your gear needs to support, support elements (or lack there of, for example if I have logistics support and don't have to worry about food or water I wouldn't need certain things), enemy weapon systems (who are we up against and do we need things like thermal signature mitigation or gas masks ECT ECT), even things like vehicles that you are using may add or subtract certain pieces of equipment. All these things drive decisions with equipment, so for civilians a lot of this stuff is unknown. That is the toughest part, the not knowing, so then it turns into a lot of money being spent to be able to scale yourself for the given scenario. I'm not saying to go out and drop hundreds of thousands of dollars, but what I am saying is by giving people this understanding of how all these factors drive their equipment, you arm them with the knowledge necessary to aid them in procuring equipment that they feel is the best for their particular "most likely" threat profile that they are planning for. If you read this far I thank you for it, and I look forward to more from you in the future.
It’s true, there’s no one-size-fits-all, and this loadout is just an example of how I’ve chosen to set mine up. Everything thing needs to have a purpose. I appreciate your feedback!
@ConcreteCowboyx Also just to clarify, this isn't me wagging my finger at you when I stated "now people are going to copy your setup". That's not something that is your problem. I just would really like to see a focus shift in the industry in general, in regards to arming people with the knowledge necessary to help them make decisions when purchasing equipment. I had initially thought with my own company I could help drive that type of change, but I'm opting to just focus on one particular area of lethality development, rather than multiple all at the same time to increase the details I can include within the single topic that I'm looking to instruct and teach. Thank you for taking the time to read that book I wrote haha.
I have an FLC I'm playing with now. It's very cheap, especially since it's UCP. It is very versatile. Other than it being UCP, the disadvantages are nuanced. There are probably workarounds for most of the issues that might come up.
If everyone had that setup today, instead of the Gucci setup either from debt or in a year, we all would be better off. $50 to a full setup and backpack? Crazy cheap.
I have the quad and the TAPS.First off, get the TRAPS rig over the TAPS. Second, I’d agree. The TRAPS is more modular, can be scaled up and down to greater extent. If you plan on having several to meet very specific needs or equipping family/friends, get both haha. If you are looking for one rig to rule them all, I humble say TRAPS. 😊
Just get an army taps system for $40 replace the Velcro mag flaps with shock cord pull tabs, add a admin pouch, IFAK and water pouch on the front, and boom. You have a kit that feels and works the same if not better than all the high speed companies selling these rigs for $250+ just as a base.
I didnt see it, and unsure if you have em in your bag. But i also carry pepper spray gel, and a pen/light with a thing to break glass. Zipties/cuffs. Great video btw. You have a few things i dont have so ill be adding stuff.
It’s always good to have a variety of tools to suit any situation. But if I’m putting this on, then the world is probably past pepper spray. Just my opinion!
I think you should have the spare radio battery in a ziplock bag. The compass is called a lensatic compass. Do you have an ear piece for your radio? Cause your setup is not very noise disciplined. The multitool can go above your lamp in one of the molle webs. Ideally closer to the curve of your shoulder. I know that initially sounds like an uncomfortable location for it, but hear me out. It's close to the highest part of your torso, so water wont really linger for too long. And most importantly, if you need to get down on the ground, you can still reach it without having to lift yourself off the ground.
Haha I have a ton of analog. But I’m in a winter cut so I need to track my heart rate during my exercises. I’ve cut 16lbs and I need a 4 more before I bulk. But I agree
Personally G Shock’s DW series watches are my go to for everyday carry. However if you like to be more finesse don’t mind being tracked then the Garmin Instinct, Tactix, and Fenix series watches pretty much do just about everything especially the AB variants.
Keep your cell phone off and wrap it in a foil bag if your worried about tracking. Just know when it's on and off are tracking points. Some might want to have it on if they are alone and need to be found.
For real a light setup you can throw on that will hold the basics a chest rig all day. I built a setup that will hold .308 and or 5.56 mags. Same applied to my belt rig. Chest rig strap can strap on to a plate carrier so I can level up if needed
Good video/ set up man. I have the onward research rig o my down side to it is the two rows instead of three where the molle is. I just put a first spear “camel back” pouch on the back making it a knock off South African pattern 88 type rig. Just an easy quick place to place stuff from a pack if I need to/ want to ditch a pack or carry like a ponch or somthing lite in it.
Another banger of a video, I have been debating on getting a chest rig for a while now, now the real question is "how do you feel about plate carriers?"
Fixed blade unless you have one on your person somewhere. I carry a fixed blade on my other strong side (left) on the daily attached to my belt so in the event I have some type of rig on I’ll probably be wearing my edc anyways. I would move the Nalgene and keep that side of your rig slick since you will sometimes be running a pistol on that side this allows for ease of drawing and prevent you from slamming you hand into something on the draw potential causing an AD most likely into you leg. I would also have some type of active retention holster. If you don’t want to move the Nalgene a set up I have played with and works quite well is a fanny pack for my pistol and spare mag. A fanny pack will also allow you to carry more support gear as well, this all depends on the dangler dump pouch though. Great rig and I really enjoy hearing your mindset on why you are doing this especially as a “fucking civilian” because that is how we are seen. Stay safe and Christ be with you.
IMHO, the most important part of a medical kit is missing: the tourniquets. To some extent, it doesn't matter if you don't know how to apply the tourniquet. Because when you really need one, somebody else will apply them for you. But they will not sacrifice their own tourniquets, and they will not have the time to adjust the length etc. Therefore, keep it ready for your limb size on your pack/person/rifle. It's probably an item you'll never need in your regular outdoorsy activities (hiking, shooting etc.) - but if you do, it's likely binary: life or death.
Got a spiritus systems thing 2. Only ammo and radio now. But planning to add a couple jungle GP pouches and water purification systems magnification. Somethings I can get my family to A-B safely and under the radar.
sadly as much I love gear videos and I visit the states anytime I can but sadly i was born in the wrong location (UK) people say born in the wrong body, i was definately not mean to be condemn to a country that isn't allowed a 2nd amendment. Great video buddy. 🔥🔥🔥🤙
It's good to plan how u pack ur bag but I also look for a bag that nit only top loads but also has a zipper that goes from top to bottom so u have access to everything easily
@@ConcreteCowboyxI don't mind people running airsoft stuff. But I've experienced that thing where your friend bought some crummy condor kit and it nearly wrecked 3 different classes we had together. I've also seen situations where guys running budget holsters and belts are a danger to themselves and others. Dry fire, test, Larp, it all helps.
Not really sure anything is wrong or missing. You have to experiment. I like modularity. Saying that, I would add more trauma focused medical. I can scale up to 12 mags. I have a mostly empty gp pouch because you always have to carry something extra. I have a pouch for my nods and mount. I keep signaling, land nav with compass and gps, notepad, a small water bladder, radio with pouch, dump pouch, a holster in the chest pack, headlamp, a small ferro rod, a fred, some cordage, and batteries. The only real sustainment is coffee and electrolyte powder. The chest rig is for fighting!
I have stuff like this. But really wonder in what scenario I’d actually wear it. This gear is fun cool and all and even practical but it isn’t magic. More needs to be talked about realistic situations. Like something may seem ok and not be. Like a set up or ambush. And something may look suspicious but not be. Also tactics to not engage. Deescalation. Avoidance. And when or how to help. And communication with no phone and no electronics.
Thanks for putting this out! Idea for another video - full loadout/preparation layers long form video where you go over the training plus relevant gear you use to have a scalable approach to prep
What are some things you think I should add to my setup? I really want to make this load out as reasonable as possible! If you want to watch more videos like this, check out my Guns & Gear playlist! ruclips.net/video/HqL62xx2Rrc/видео.html
@@ConcreteCowboyx waterproof matches, or small tube of petroleum jelly as it can be used to treat a wound or be used to start a fire
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A real ifak, chest seal, gauze etc. fixed blade? I got some chem lights on the outside of the admin pouch.
+1 on a fixed blade a proper knife can have a multitude of uses that go beyond the scope of fighting.
Im digging your kit brother, respect your journey.
(1) thing i might think about if i were you, would be get a safariland holster for your pistol. Retention is your friend, dont wanna lose your sidearm. Believe me it will happen with just friction retention.
Dude, thank you for putting chapters with the product names! That’s so helpful when going back to videos to research for products 🙏🏻
I try my best to make these videos as informative and easy as possible!
It’s been great seeing you come from out of nowhere not too long ago and consistently put out top quality videos from a civilian perspective.
I'm impressed. I've lived this way (lifestyle) for a lifetime...and I'm retired. I thought you did a damn fine job. Carry on!
Good set up.
I’d swap the boo-boo kit for a true trauma kit. Trauma will kill you in minutes from loss of blood; a scrape will kill you in days or weeks from an infection. So I’d put the first aid kit in my backpack and trauma kit on my chest rig.
I also highly recommend upgrading your radio to the Baofeng AR-5RM. It's around $30 and has significantly more functionality than the UV-5R. It allows you to use the 200MHz frequency band, and listen in to a lot more frequencies than the UV-5R.
@@JordanJamesNC the tidradio TDH3 is an awesome option as well. I like it better than my 5RM because of the smaller form factor with the same battery capacity and a larger frequency range. The 5RM is 10 watts which is kinda nice but doesn’t help as much as it seems. Both are decent upgrades for sure.
@@JordanJamesNC both do AM airband also which is nice also
Ailunce HD1 is a better option in most cases. Actually waterproof and a much better battery right out of the box
@@WanderingWildcat isn’t the hd2 aes256 encryptable? That and the tyt md390 seem to be pretty good for entry level encryption capable dmr radios. I would love to pick both of those up. They are quite the price jump from the $30 ARM or TD-H3 being like 100-150 bucks
@ I’m not sure, honestly. I only have 2 of the HD1s and don’t think I’ve ever been around anyone using an HD2
Good stuff man. I don't even have a battle belt right now but maybe this is a sign to start getting more serious and acquiring something like this.
i have one but honestly thinking about this i only use it for training and competition. dont think id ever use it out in wrol scenario. i defer to my normal ways of carry, however like he said the chest rig base is amazing ive tried quite a few but the lbt 1961 split front is my favorite rn and the british web kit. also you can fit a plate carrier under aswell. h harnesses are the way y types are ok x types suck a dick for me especially after loosing weight they just swish to much. buuuuut you do you find what works for you
Yeah I do the same thing. Battle belts for me are for training purposes. If I need to travel far, I’d rather just have my chest rig. Battle belts really beat up your lower back after you start rucking a few miles
@ConcreteCowboyx oh yeah I forgot about lumbar pains. Lol I've made expensive mistakes good thing tho most of this stuff is re-sellable. Lol by Haley micro rig.
I’m a comms nerd. I definitely recommend upgrading that baofeng antenna for a signal stick or one of zbm2 industries antennas with the bnc connection and adaptor. It will GREATLY increase the effectiveness of your handheld. Those stock antennas suck.
The feng is a really great starter radio. It is not the most durable or best radio by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a great way to learn.
Yeah I definitely need to start pouring more time into my comms training and equipment. But right now it’s helping get my feet wet
@ oh yeah! It’s a great way to get started. The best way to learn comms is by using it just like shooting. I’d recommend making some connections with local ham guys just so you can have a few people that help you out when you have questions etc. It’s been helpful for me to have that.
I love your videos! I actually have an almost identical quad flap setup but i got some great ideas on from you on a couple things with how to set it up.
Great video. I have chest rig turned into a tool and parts holder for when I’m at work. I work for NYS DOT highway maintenance, it is so helpful to have all my equipment out of my pockets and on my chest. Still working on a personal one. I live on Long Island so I don’t need one for long range as much as others do
Great Vid. As a cop in 2014 we were allowed to carry our own go bags. My go back had a Condor open top Chest rig with 6 30rd mags. I got made fun of but I felt ready. The only time I put it on during a call was this: Com Ed HQ was in the adjoining town. They had an active shooter DRILL scheduled. While one of their customer service reps was on a call they told the customer they had to end the call due to an active shooter drill and hung up. The customer called 911 saying there was an active shooter at the Com Ed HQ. Cars responded from all surrounding towns. We searched the whole building. It kicked my ass wearing the fully loaded chest rig and a Kevlar helmet. Long story short, your chest rig is totally complete. Don't change a thing!
Being properly prepared for different situations is pretty much a job, A grab and go chest rig with most of needed equipment , constantly changes ! A combination of back packs and needed equipment depends of different responses. I love your chest rig , thank you! For your update series. Will be watching for future series and updating ! Lone Bear !
I dug out my old issue LBE ALICE harness w/4 ammo pouches and a butt pack but I've since bought a surplus TAPS chest rig. seems to work pretty good, although nothing is the perfect kit system. I pair the chest rig with a pistol belt system that has an IFAK, pistol mag pouches, pistol holster, multi-tool and a rifle mag pouch. I've attached two canteen pouches to the chest rig, SAW pouch for shotgun shells, ESSEE 6 fixed blade.
constant work in progress..... attachments subject to change on a wem.
Don’t sleep on the Alice Kit. It could be used more for an extended recon\sustainment role.
Dude you’re so right! The amount of times I’ve reconfigured this chest rig is crazy! Just have to adapt to your specific role
I run a light rig. For “covert” observance during some mild unrest. I thought about it. the point to where it’s bad enough I would run a heavy rig. I’d prefer to have plates.
I would have to agree. My goals during SHTF or civil unrest isn't to fight on the WW3 frontlines, It's to GTFO and survive. I personally dont need a full combat load for most scenarios, a Ready Rig or UW Gen IV works just fine for my realistic needs. If for whatever reason I knew I was unavoidably heading into combat during a bad enough scenario and had to take a full combat load on a heavy rig, plate would probably be non-negotiable for me.
It’s a tough call to make since plates are extra weight, but that’s all up to the user
@@ConcreteCowboyxone way to manage the weight better is to look into belt kits with suspenders
I decided to run a mag coupler +/- a spare mag for quick engagements. I'm looking for an IFAK pouch I can mount to my rifle to complete the loadout. For anything else, I want plates. However, I can see how someone would want to stay light if they're going to be walking a long way.
Nice H-rig, I prefer the H ones as well. Cheers.
H is the way!
Dude I’m so happy I found this page early on and I get to watch this grow. Love the down to earth, real life examples and explanations to the why🙌🏽
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Great video. Also want to say, you have a marvelous voice!
Used to be when the weatherman predicted a snowstorm we went and got gas for the snowblower, filled the bathtub with water (to flush the toilet), stacked a bit more firewood on the porch, and maybe grabbed an extra shovel from the local hardware store. Now, we have to stuff the AR mags, change the batteries on the red dots, and change the filters on the APR in our EDC load out.
Awesome chest rig. Love mine. Also have the Traap rig. Another awesome piece kit.
Great video! Some minor adjustments for additional refinement:
Put something in the Thyrm battery compartment to reduce rattling, not a bad spot for those extra ear pro to make room for your multi tool in that pocket the ear pro is in now.
Your front facing, shoulder strap mounted, head lamp is highly reflective, both on the strap and the lamp itself. A piece of shock cord and a swatch of cordura to cover that up reduces your signature and aids with potential negligent discharges of your light. The band is reflective, so I would swap that out or cover it with something. Swapping it out is your best bet to make sure it isn’t reflective when you don’t want it to be. If you WANT to be reflective, there are other things you already carry, in a pocket or pouch, that are used for reflective purposes.
You might consider replacing your pouch with the water canteen with something that has Molle to add on another pouch for your multi tool there if you wanted, or a flashlight, or something like that. I traded my canteen pouch on the rig for a Qore Performance Ice plate Exo (although now it seems they don’t sell the rear bag with straps separately except in the IMS config, more stuff you gotta buy to make it work now I guess…) and then that pouch is open for other fighting equipment, smokes, Chem lights, administrative stuff, or just an empty one for putting your phone and things while at the range if that’s all you need.
Again, great vid!
GREAT PRESENTATION FOR A CHEST RIG, THANKS FOR SHARING, MY FRIEND...
Great Vid! I really like your Be Prepared for anything mentality. That chest rig is a solid piece of equipment. I don't have one myself. But this vid has put it over the top for me. Again good work!
Those words mean a lot! I appreciate it
Solid vid, Brother! Well thought out kit for the civilian. Perfect for grabbing if having to go out at a moments notice! Keep up the good content! 🫡
I’m glad you like it! It’s definitely meant to be practical for quick emergencies!
I got the ready rig and is prepped on my truck at all times when they were on clearance. Ironic you bring this video since we had a mini snow/ice event again last week. Vehicles were abandoned in my neighborhood since major roads had accidents in north Decatur and strangers were getting stuck.
I hope everyone is safe out there! But it’s advocates to have it gear like this ready to go!
Thank you for this video. I now will be getting one. This is the one I needed to see to make my decision. Your words made sense to me. Great video! Thank you again.
I recently bought a bivy bag i added to my own gear instead of a E-blanket. Great video, 👍👍
Brother yes, I LOVE preparedness content. Nice patch btw
I try to keep it relevant!
Excellent video, man. Very well thought out kit.
I’d like to see a concrete cowboy x trex arms collab vid in the future. Great informative video my guy!
Now that would be a fun video
I went with the ready rig from trex arms, because I figured most odds won’t require a battle type chest rig and I’d need more of a covert rig, but next step is a quad flap type rig
Great video, my friend! Gonna check out more of your videos. I have several rigs that I'm trying out at the moment. At 60 years young you learn to figure out what is comfortable and what your limitations are! I have a couple of Nezumi chest rigs that can hold 12 mags. More 20 rounders if you use the wing pouches for just ammo. I recently got a couple of British PLCEs to try out. The latter can go under plates and the chest rig can go over if I were to go really heavy. But these days, lighter is better and faster. Especially for an old fart! I look forward to seeing other videos. You put out some quality work on screen. Keep it up!
I'd look at upgrading your radio to a waterproof one. Atlanta, GA is listed as having 126 days of precipitation per year and is fairly even month to month. The UV5R is a great radio for the money but lots of people report they don't hold up if they get wet. Also, since you live in the South you may want to add water purification tablets. One quart goes really fast when you are active.
Good on you for taking responsibility and learning new skills. I would respectfully suggest marrying your chest rig with a slick plate carrier, JPC 2.0 or similar. Never a bad idea having some ballistic protection. Without it there's a bigger chance of becoming a loot drop in a SHTF scenario. Great video.
Nice load out cowboy! I enjoyed your info.
Things to consider adding: Map, pace beads, Nods, IR Laser sight, a ready to eat snack, Grayl Titanium water filter, Water disinfection tablets, IFAK, and a lighter. If plinking at a range is your goal, then none of that is mission critical. The nature of warfare has changed significantly since Ukraine, now you have to be concerned with being detected by drones. What counter measures are you taking in light of this most recent development?
I use a TAP rig and the helikon Tex training mini rig. The mini rig stays with my truck gear, and the TAP rig is my main because I like that it can hold all that I would need to sustain me if I ever get separated from my pack.
Dude our chest rigs are almost identical. Great work. I definitely took away I couple of good things you did and I think you could probably take a couple from me too that are slightly different. I live in the PNW so everything is wet all the time, drybags, ziplock bags, often both, will do you wonders. Take up very little space but are a huge re-assurance. I have a belt setup also for my secondary and I keep my multi tool there but since you aren't running a belt you should definitely consider, dry bag or ziplock bagging those batteries, putting them in the gp then you could put a multitool in that slot. Everyone is different with different goals and objectives but a few things I keep on me all the time, sometimes or will in the future on my chest rig that you could consider too if it aligns with your goals are- maps, nvg's with ir laser on firearm, thermal monocular and binos. Mines more for a sustainment/hunting load out in the mountains tho so I could see why wouldn't necessarily need some of this stuff doing mostly range work. Again great video dude I took away a lot of really useful little things I could adjust that you already have. Keep up the great work!🤟
I run a Haley Strategic d3 heavy and I kinda made a universal harness system that uses first spear tubes. I did that so I can have the desired pouches, med kit, etc in the same spot every time but can change the mag carrying option in the form of a placard system.
Now that’s pretty smart!
The chestrig is essential for the modern citizen
Very nice presentation bro! Keep going. Subscribed
Good stuff brothern shalom, effective , simple not silly gucci .respect
Rockin the DC hat! Hell yeah man! Great video
Really good quality video and info, glad I find your channel. Keep it up man!
I've personally moved on to LBE recently. I like the idea of having more sustainment kit directly on my person if I have to drop my pack for whatever reason. I am also not running a ruck, but a 72 hour bag and a decent sized buttpack with a poncho and other essentials. I do have an alternate overt loadout integrated into a plate carrier for the most likely scenarios private citizens may deal with.
Good video.
I suggest moving your dump pouch. IFAK with TQ should be in that position so it can be reached by either hand.
I LOVE YOU ❤️ thank you for the lesson.
Think: NON PERMISSIVE ENVIRONMENT! Do you think you will escape a dragnet or convince a bunch of soldiers at a checkpoint, you’re a home depot worker, delivery driver, uber, or door dash… wearing your chest rig?✅🤣nice video dude. Think light, look like everyone else, stay alive! Cool watches and fresh haircuts are dead giveaways!
Gray man thinking. I don't disagree, but I'm 6'4 bro ... nobody thinking I'm Uber. Rather be offensive.
@@pinkeye00ok. Stay low… Tall and muscle men are always a problem operating behind enemy lines. Average SAS dude look like a teacher or oil rig worker!…Average SEAL look like he lives in the gym (drinking protein drinks).😂😂😂😂😂
Your non permissive environment as described is very specific. I think he can adjust as needed.
Very insightful!
Awesome vid. I’m actually interested in your small ifak setup. Neat bag.
I agree with you to a certain point but in my opinion myself I have a bulletproof vest and a rig with rifle and pistol magazine pouches and in the back of it I have my medical pouch with serious and not serious injury equipment in case of a emergency you need something to protect yourself from incoming fire power that can take you out of the fight but everybody has their own personal preference but I can’t go out on the streets when it is a dangerous situation you need to have protection to keep yourself safe from the enemy
There is no one size fits all rig. But I found a split rig has all the advantages of a traditional chest rig, just more adaptable. Easier to take on and off. In the prone position, you can unhook it and get lower to the ground.
I got the Haley Strategic D3CR. I like it for a backpack or truck rig but not for longer sustained stuff. I choose to go with the AK platform and I like the pattern 84 for that. 8 mags on the chest plus 6 more in a bandoleer in my pack.
People underestimate the values packs bring. I’m glad you mentioned that you utilize one
Great video brother
Sick setup brother!!!
Thanks bro!
@@ConcreteCowboyx word. All your videos are top notch too 👍🏻
Love chest rigs and I prefer to use my safe life lvl 3 concealable carrier with their standalone FRAS panels in it under a shirt and hoodie, and then if need be I can throw my chest rig on over everything. I broke away from the tacticool plate carrier setup recently for a more low-vis option. Still have a lvl IV JPC in a Condition 1 trunk along with a bunch of other grab and go gear for my wife and I in the event we need to bugout. But so far, I really prefer my new setup and POU much better than dawning a fully loaded plate carrier.
I want to preface what I'm about to say with I liked the video, and as always I appreciate your professionalism and your quality of video as well as how you articulate yourself in speech. So, the problem with getting into the weeds of gear and producing content on it, is there is no "right answer". Im not trying to insult your intelligence, I know you know this sir. Others however do not, your going to have people completely copy your setup now, regardless of their situation, and that could be problematic in some instances. What I have yet to see and what I would like to see someone do efficiently, is a description of things that drive gear procurement and setup decisions. I know these things well and they are as follows. Mission, environment, team(or lack of), role in team(or in your situation), enemy force(or likely enemy force), duration of operation, personal preferences, weapon system your gear needs to support, support elements (or lack there of, for example if I have logistics support and don't have to worry about food or water I wouldn't need certain things), enemy weapon systems (who are we up against and do we need things like thermal signature mitigation or gas masks ECT ECT), even things like vehicles that you are using may add or subtract certain pieces of equipment. All these things drive decisions with equipment, so for civilians a lot of this stuff is unknown. That is the toughest part, the not knowing, so then it turns into a lot of money being spent to be able to scale yourself for the given scenario. I'm not saying to go out and drop hundreds of thousands of dollars, but what I am saying is by giving people this understanding of how all these factors drive their equipment, you arm them with the knowledge necessary to aid them in procuring equipment that they feel is the best for their particular "most likely" threat profile that they are planning for. If you read this far I thank you for it, and I look forward to more from you in the future.
It’s true, there’s no one-size-fits-all, and this loadout is just an example of how I’ve chosen to set mine up. Everything thing needs to have a purpose. I appreciate your feedback!
@ConcreteCowboyx Also just to clarify, this isn't me wagging my finger at you when I stated "now people are going to copy your setup". That's not something that is your problem. I just would really like to see a focus shift in the industry in general, in regards to arming people with the knowledge necessary to help them make decisions when purchasing equipment. I had initially thought with my own company I could help drive that type of change, but I'm opting to just focus on one particular area of lethality development, rather than multiple all at the same time to increase the details I can include within the single topic that I'm looking to instruct and teach. Thank you for taking the time to read that book I wrote haha.
Just love the practical operations
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I have an FLC I'm playing with now. It's very cheap, especially since it's UCP. It is very versatile. Other than it being UCP, the disadvantages are nuanced. There are probably workarounds for most of the issues that might come up.
If everyone had that setup today, instead of the Gucci setup either from debt or in a year, we all would be better off. $50 to a full setup and backpack? Crazy cheap.
Great video, man. I'm highly considering getting this one or the traap.
I’d say you can’t go wrong with either, both are solid! But the Trap is more modular for sure. And it looks cooler lol
I have the quad and the TAPS.First off, get the TRAPS rig over the TAPS. Second, I’d agree. The TRAPS is more modular, can be scaled up and down to greater extent. If you plan on having several to meet very specific needs or equipping family/friends, get both haha. If you are looking for one rig to rule them all, I humble say TRAPS. 😊
I’m here for it
Good!
Just get an army taps system for $40 replace the Velcro mag flaps with shock cord pull tabs, add a admin pouch, IFAK and water pouch on the front, and boom. You have a kit that feels and works the same if not better than all the high speed companies selling these rigs for $250+ just as a base.
Hrt maximus placard in tropic💯💯💯 gotta check it out if your in the southeast terrain
I didnt see it, and unsure if you have em in your bag. But i also carry pepper spray gel, and a pen/light with a thing to break glass. Zipties/cuffs.
Great video btw. You have a few things i dont have so ill be adding stuff.
It’s always good to have a variety of tools to suit any situation. But if I’m putting this on, then the world is probably past pepper spray. Just my opinion!
@ConcreteCowboyx definitely makes sense. So that's specifically the shtf kit.
Im likely gonna build a 2nd rig for this then. Thank you !
I think you should have the spare radio battery in a ziplock bag.
The compass is called a lensatic compass.
Do you have an ear piece for your radio? Cause your setup is not very noise disciplined.
The multitool can go above your lamp in one of the molle webs. Ideally closer to the curve of your shoulder. I know that initially sounds like an uncomfortable location for it, but hear me out. It's close to the highest part of your torso, so water wont really linger for too long. And most importantly, if you need to get down on the ground, you can still reach it without having to lift yourself off the ground.
Great video brother thanks for the information 👍🏽
Great work👍🏼
I was in Alpharetta during that snow and I had a kit in the trunk…but Im ready for anything now.
Awesome content bro 💪🏾
Great video! Great chest rig! Thank you!
Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!
We need to get that Apple Watch off your wrist and onto the analog watch game. Keep yourself safe and get rid of those trackers
Haha I have a ton of analog. But I’m in a winter cut so I need to track my heart rate during my exercises. I’ve cut 16lbs and I need a 4 more before I bulk. But I agree
Personally G Shock’s DW series watches are my go to for everyday carry.
However if you like to be more finesse don’t mind being tracked then the Garmin Instinct, Tactix, and Fenix series watches pretty much do just about everything especially the AB variants.
I get what you’re saying but your smart phone tracks you too, also anything that has chips in it
People will say this but then keep their cell on them. Absence of data is data.
Keep your cell phone off and wrap it in a foil bag if your worried about tracking. Just know when it's on and off are tracking points. Some might want to have it on if they are alone and need to be found.
Cool video bro! Is nice to see no suppress rifle too 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
For real a light setup you can throw on that will hold the basics a chest rig all day. I built a setup that will hold .308 and or 5.56 mags. Same applied to my belt rig. Chest rig strap can strap on to a plate carrier so I can level up if needed
Good video/ set up man. I have the onward research rig o my down side to it is the two rows instead of three where the molle is. I just put a first spear “camel back” pouch on the back making it a knock off South African pattern 88 type rig. Just an easy quick place to place stuff from a pack if I need to/ want to ditch a pack or carry like a ponch or somthing lite in it.
Another banger of a video, I have been debating on getting a chest rig for a while now, now the real question is "how do you feel about plate carriers?"
Hopefully I’ll have an answer for that shortly!
Great video man, subbed
Fixed blade unless you have one on your person somewhere. I carry a fixed blade on my other strong side (left) on the daily attached to my belt so in the event I have some type of rig on I’ll probably be wearing my edc anyways. I would move the Nalgene and keep that side of your rig slick since you will sometimes be running a pistol on that side this allows for ease of drawing and prevent you from slamming you hand into something on the draw potential causing an AD most likely into you leg. I would also have some type of active retention holster. If you don’t want to move the Nalgene a set up I have played with and works quite well is a fanny pack for my pistol and spare mag. A fanny pack will also allow you to carry more support gear as well, this all depends on the dangler dump pouch though. Great rig and I really enjoy hearing your mindset on why you are doing this especially as a “fucking civilian” because that is how we are seen. Stay safe and Christ be with you.
Thank you for the info.This was much needed!
Glad to hear it!
IMHO, the most important part of a medical kit is missing: the tourniquets.
To some extent, it doesn't matter if you don't know how to apply the tourniquet. Because when you really need one, somebody else will apply them for you.
But they will not sacrifice their own tourniquets, and they will not have the time to adjust the length etc.
Therefore, keep it ready for your limb size on your pack/person/rifle.
It's probably an item you'll never need in your regular outdoorsy activities (hiking, shooting etc.) - but if you do, it's likely binary: life or death.
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Got a spiritus systems thing 2. Only ammo and radio now. But planning to add a couple jungle GP pouches and water purification systems magnification. Somethings I can get my family to A-B safely and under the radar.
Smart!
How about a boot and shoe video?? not the fashion ones, but the work, hike and range ones ?? :D
Haha I can save you some time. I primarily wear Lems Summit Boulder Boots. Them sometimes I wear my Timberland hiking boots
@@ConcreteCowboyx LOL :)))))
New sub here, thanks for sharing your loadout!
Reject Chet’s rig, embrace battle jacket
sadly as much I love gear videos and I visit the states anytime I can but sadly i was born in the wrong location (UK) people say born in the wrong body, i was definately not mean to be condemn to a country that isn't allowed a 2nd amendment. Great video buddy. 🔥🔥🔥🤙
Excellent video man!
Glad you liked it!
Look at belt kits as well. Much easier on the back and shoulders.
It's good to plan how u pack ur bag but I also look for a bag that nit only top loads but also has a zipper that goes from top to bottom so u have access to everything easily
Great video man! Definitely got some new ideas for my rig.. if you don’t mind me asking, how do you blur your face?
Fire rig brother
Thanks!
great video instant sub
Thanks for joining the community!
Concrete cowboy oh yeah, definitely watching
You’re a real one
You don’t need a super crazy expensive chest rig. A cheap Condor will hold up and do the same job.
Hey, I’ll never judge. Do what works!
@@ConcreteCowboyxI don't mind people running airsoft stuff.
But I've experienced that thing where your friend bought some crummy condor kit and it nearly wrecked 3 different classes we had together.
I've also seen situations where guys running budget holsters and belts are a danger to themselves and others.
Dry fire, test, Larp, it all helps.
Nice video! Fellow Georgian here. How do you compare this to say your previous Battle Belt video for a range day?
Great content. What would be your upgrade from the Beofeng UV-5R?
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Not really sure anything is wrong or missing. You have to experiment. I like modularity. Saying that, I would add more trauma focused medical. I can scale up to 12 mags. I have a mostly empty gp pouch because you always have to carry something extra. I have a pouch for my nods and mount. I keep signaling, land nav with compass and gps, notepad, a small water bladder, radio with pouch, dump pouch, a holster in the chest pack, headlamp, a small ferro rod, a fred, some cordage, and batteries. The only real sustainment is coffee and electrolyte powder. The chest rig is for fighting!
I have been looking for an affordable chest rig. Thanks
I have stuff like this.
But really wonder in what scenario I’d actually wear it.
This gear is fun cool and all and even practical but it isn’t magic.
More needs to be talked about realistic situations.
Like something may seem ok and not be. Like a set up or ambush. And something may look suspicious but not be.
Also tactics to not engage.
Deescalation. Avoidance.
And when or how to help.
And communication with no phone and no electronics.
Which bag are you using for backpacking? Im looking at getting a 55l pack
Thanks for putting this out! Idea for another video - full loadout/preparation layers long form video where you go over the training plus relevant gear you use to have a scalable approach to prep
That’s a great idea for a future video!
You should add an trauma IFAK.