How to build a SCOUTING or BUSHCRAFT BELT KIT with British Military Surplus Pouches
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- This belt kit utilizes British MTP surplus pouches and their padded hip belt that was designed for the Osprey battle vest. These pouches can be found on ebay.
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Anything that works without batteries, recharging etc. is timeless and should not be forgotten. New school can be nice but never forget old school you may get stuck where that is all that is going to work.
Old school is the way…I like your style
Batman would be proud 👏
Haha nice!
@@NorthwestScout I use an old ALICE LBE, with a butt pack 2 canteens and two ammo pouches. The only thing not alice is the attached BOB feildcraft knife. The set up is not pretty & probably belongs in a museum these days with the prices of retro mil surplus gear these days 😅
@@zensempai7371 Maybe retro but it sounds like you have a very functional kit. I’ve made something similar with woodland pouches on another padded hip belt like the one in the video but have an H harness on it.
It was my 1st time watching, and I subscribed. The only criticism is that when selecting a tourniquet is to spend the money and get an actual CAT-T. The windlass on the cheap Chinese made one's break easily, rendering them pretty much useless. Your life is worth the extra $20.
Good advice! I do have an authentic CAT-T currently and I’ve tried it horizontally at my belly on the belt. Seems to work well there when I’ve tried it and it didn’t impede my movements. Bottom line is I need to actually settle on a specific location and keep it the same no matter what camo I’m using during the different seasons. Thank you for subscribing!
He will likely never use it, so that CAT-T purchase will be a one time expenses. Always buy the real thing, don't reward copy cats.
Put TQ here you can reach with both hands, remember one is none two is one. always carry at least two TQ!
Ive had a belt kit for decades. The general idea behind one, which you seem to understand is to have the essentials on you for if you dont have your kit.
That said, id get rid of the radio and flashlight. And use the space for a us gi canteen and canteen cup. The canteen and cup is 100% the thing id take if i only had one. Followed by mr garberg.
Try stick a survival blanket in it somewhere.
I have a mini leatherman on mine. Love it. And a whistle.
Nice kit. I like the pouch for the axe. Im doing that
Radio can go (although I'd keep it anyway, just move somewhere else), but headlamp is a must if you spent time outside. For me, good Headlamp is a must have EDC item...
Excellent, can't fault it. 🏴
Well thought out set up! Only suggestion that I could make is to stage your TQ with the velcro that holds the windlass, off to the side. Will make it so much easier for one handed application
Very good advice! Thanks! It is from subscribers that I have learned and implemented much of what I do on the channel. Much appreciated!
_"Hands up! Interlock your fingers! Sergeant, he's got a grenade! 😫 Wait, uh, nevermind, it's a headlamp."_ 😌
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Haha!
Nice setup, thanks for sharing, stay safe
Much appreciated brother! Have a great day!
Dump pouches are indispensable. Always need that easy access pouch to carry something new in. As you said bark and other tinder but I've used mine to hold upland birds squirrel and fish. Don't think I've ever used it for mags
That’s pretty cool! I’ve never actually used mine for mags either. Mostly for things I find in the forest. Have a great day!
Well thought out will use dump pouch idea thx ...just subscribed
Awesome! Dump pouch is pretty handy! Thanks for subbing!
That's a nice set-up.I go a tad bit lighter with a necklace(1 arm thru) system.Utility is Life,Cheers!
Nice rig. 👍🏻
Good setup Jeff. You might want to mark that first aid pouch so others can see it and lend a hand if you can't. A different colour cross than the pouch would do it.
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Great idea, a red permanent marker should do! Hope you are doing well my friend!
I just recently started making one of these belt setups for myself. I think yours is awesome. It definitely makes everything handy.
Awesome! A belt kit changes everything, make for a great experience outdoors in my opinion. Have a great day!
A Light Low Belt (is for work), with Buttpack ist Heavy Belt (is for patrol) - jetzt in deutsch,
mein buttpack gürtel ist jetzt schon schwer, und so nur fürs camping gedacht, (kann aber an den plate carrier rangemacht werden)
denke über die mutter des buttpacks nach von nixieworks mit 15 liter.
plus dazu die Condoer Utility Pouch mit 7 Liter auch zu nehmen, 2 mal, jewels 7 Liter.
Das alles an die Condor MCR6 als Belt Kit. Um einfach einen Schweren Gürtel Zuhaben für Camping Leben Draussen.
Den Leichten Gürtel denke ich mit dem Waffentragegurt zu kombinieren. Den beid beiden Seilen sind identische Geigenschaften zusehen, nur mal überlegen machtdas mal.
Purchased and added dump pouch works great thank you
That’s awesome!
Fellow Canadian from Québec here! I just discover your channel and its one of the best tactical channel on the Tube so far, keep up the good work brother! It could be so cool to see your different rifle set up with the paint you did on those. Plus a bugout bag review is a must! You convince me to be back on the market for one of those Type-97...
Awesome brother! I just ordered a new stash of Forces camo cream out of Quebec. Getting pumped for a new year. Honestly, I really enjoy the T97 in the woods. It’s somewhat compact and easy to manipulate the rifle in thick bush. Thanks for the kind words! Welcome!
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this most informative video. You did a great job. 😊
Much appreciated my friend! Hope you have a great day too!
Nice little kit carrier
Thank you!
Great kit set up.
Thank you!
Thats a very nice Setup ! Props Up !
Thanks my friend!
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Good video, brother!
Greetings from Sweden
Hello friend! Thank you very much! Hope you have a great day brother!
Tactical taylor mav work very well as well
I just got my bk2 ka-bar knife. Holy hunk of steel. This is the thickest and heaviest knife I ever held. Not going too be my edc. This is going on my battle belt. You were not over exaggerating on this beast. Hahaha.
KA-BAR stands the test of time! I’ve had my BK7 ten years already
@@NorthwestScout I'm glad I got it. This thing will last a long time. Thanks for the suggestion. Who needs an axe. Holy shit pickles. Haha.
The "bushcraft belt" is a modern invention. Look at any book on old outdoorsmen and you will find a backpack or shoulder bag (sometimes both), but you will never see a belt loaded with 4 or 5 belt pouches. It is half playing military. It is fine if a bushcrafter wants to use it, just know there is nothing bushcraft about it, as bush craft is crafts of the bush, basically outdoor skills away from home. Too many forget that "craft' is an old word for skills. A blacksmith practices the craft of metal work, a weaver practices the craft of cloth making. It is a beautiful belt. If your belt is a tad big, you can attach suspenders, but you still want to make sure most of the weight is on the hips and not the shoulders. I have a FLC vest with Tactical Tailor pouches, all in coyote brown as it looks (in my eyes) as less military than even a solid Olive Drab.
Bushcraft and modern innovation are not mutually exclusive. All crafts and skills have developed new tools to get the job done over the years. Look back to old military from 150+ years ago. You wouldn't see Molle equipment or gas-powered vehicles, but it's still military. Bushcraft is not a relic of the past; it's still very much alive and growing, like any other skill practiced today. Adapting modern tools to older bushcraft skills is still very much in the spirit of bushcraft.
Like you said, bushcraft is practicing skills of the forest and the outdoors. The tools used mean nothing to it if the job gets done. Otherwise, we should be using nothing more than sticks and rocks that we pick up off the ground.
Not to mention, the flashlight; headlamp; folding saw; radio; ferro rod; these are all modern inventions. In particular, the ferro rod was invented nearly 100 years after both matches and lighters, yet everyone insists it's the proper "bushcraft" way to start a fire.
I'm all for primitive and traditional methods and equipment, especially from a durability and longevity perspective, but it doesn't necessarily mean its always the best choice.
I have a similar setup. I would recommend marking your medical trauma gear to make it so other people could easily find it as well if you can't apply to yourself.
He has quick clot, trauma bandage, and a TQ. Outside of a head trauma stopping him from self application he has about 2mins after passing out from blood loss situation till he is likely dead anyway. Not 2 mention 99.5% of the population to too stupid to know how to help anyway and a majority of the rest have their own stuff.
@justanotherrat9703 Those are some very valid points, and I am making the assumption that the person applying aid knows what they're doing. Otherwise, you're certainly right, marking gear does nothing. In some circumstances, it is easier to have a buddy rather than applying medical care to yourself, such as an injury to a hand or arm, or maybe you're just panicked. I've been in situations where people with medical training freaked out from an inury. At the end of the day, it doesn't require a lot of effort to mark the gear. What would be the cons to marking it?
If a genuine uk military belt, they can be shortened with the hooks and loop system.
PLCE kit is great
It’s nice that the pouches are Molle and the belt can be reconfigured for different purposes. Have a great day!
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Awesome! Welcome my friend!
@ 5:20 if you're looking for a more secure way to hold a folding saw, pop-up flare pouches work great. Alternatively suppressor pouches may fit them, but due to the variability you'd have to figure out the dimensions to be certain your saw would fit
Ok great tips! I think I’m going to dig into your suggestions there. I would like some better options then I wouldn’t have to tether my saw which I have been doing.
You don’t want to run your CAT with the Velcro over your windless. Secure it in the open position.
That's really nice kit Scout. I like. Mine isn't that cool. But I have a few. In different camos. With the H setup. There heavy. Love that vid bro. Cheers 🍻
I’ve tried this and multiple configurations over the years. Put lots of miles on with them. While I’m not running this setup now, I hope the video gives some ideas to others out there. Currently like yourself, I’m running a heavier load out with a harness. Honestly, a belt kit is very handy to have. Have a great day brother!
I just got a battle belt recently. I toke a lot of weight out of my survival bag. This is for sure a great method. I have a lot of similar items you do. Save a hatchet. I dont like using them. Still no fixed blade yet. Id rather saw then baton wood. A hatchet just is a lot of work. I feel a zippo lighter and fluid and extra flints should be typical survival gear. Just much better then any bic lighter.
Awesome that your belt kit is coming together! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
I carry silky 240 AND small hatchet on my belt setup. As for knife: don't rush, take your time and pick on you really like. I've spent small fortune on knives, but in the end settled down on pair of Becker's, moras and custom 5.5" 1095 fixed blade.
@@ApocGuy Thanks for the advice. I carry the silky saw as well. I have a Gerber folding blade with a Bushcraft style blade. I just am crippled up and have no power good enough for a axe. I want a fixed blade but want a scout knife draw. Just because of its length wearing it daily. Do you have any suggestions?
@@shaynehawkins713 any knife with blade length under 15 centimeters (6inch) will do.garberg, Esee, Becker bk2( that's one heavy piece of steel I'm telling you 🤣🤣), cold steel srk or srk C will be good enough for 95% of tasks. I keep my mora companion and robust close at hand.
@@ApocGuy I considered the ka-bar for a bit now. They are just too tried and tested. That Becker bk2 looks nice. Plus I need the weight for batoning. Thanks for the info.
I like that magpouch mod, might carry me an axe then lol.
The mod for carrying a hatchet works absolutely great. Pouches are cheap and this functions very well. Walked many miles carrying my hatchet like this. Have a great day my friend!
@@NorthwestScout I've got a few singlemags hanging around, just picked up a DesDpm vest for a project and it came with nine assorted pouches from Varusteleka. 🤘
Excellent setup. 👍🏼👍🏼
The Strike Force Fire Starter is an excellent piece of kit.
Is that a Cammenga compass? I recently replaced the Cammenga I was issued in 1980 when I was in the Corps. It still worked after 35 years, but had gotten a little cloudy. So I bought another. I won’t go into the bush without it.
I think my compass is like a clone. The Strike Force is very dependable. Have a great day and thanks!
Sweet setup. Would a poncho and a hank of paracord roll up in that dump pouch?
I think it would actually! Great suggestion! Funny how I miss the obvious things sometimes.
Standard GI poncho? That thing is kinda big... But maybe it could be folded to that size. I've modify osprey's gas mask bag, so it serves the same as your dump pouch, just twice the size when unfolded.
Perfekt 🍀🍀🍀✌️😜✌️🍀🍀🍀🔥🌎🔥
Where did you order🙂
flecktarn.co.uk I bought numerous pouches from them. Also I searched through EBay.
How far out have you taken that belt into the woods? Seems like it would slip down or up a lot. Have you considered a harness yoke
I’ve walked 5-10 km multiple times with it. If you get it sitting in that arch pocket of your back it seems to sit ok. I do have a yoke harness and I’ve tried that too. Honestly, I’m a bit of an experiment and always trying different configurations. This year I’m not using this setup. I’ve put a battle belt onto a ruck and I’m trying this setup now.
Where can I find this British military surplus gear sir? Thanks 😊
I got my pouches from here, www.flecktarn.co.uk/index.php and I searched MTP pouches or MTP padded hip belt kit on eBay. www.jay-jays.com/ also sell prebuilt web belt kits.
EBay is a good place to shop for individual pouches.
what jacket is that ?
Helikon-Tex MTP heavy Patriot fleece from www.military1st.ca/
Kind of hard to copy your design if you dont provide the names of items you have in your belt since it all fits very snuggly.
"radio", "flashlight", "trauma bandage","fire steel" doesn't help if you dont recognize the items if you live in another country.
Otherwise, great video.
I understand, ultimately the video provides a basis of knowledge on the subject of a scouting or bushcraft belt kit. The key is always…research. When someone lives in another country, terms used are different. I ran into the same issue researching British kit. Then I took my acquired knowledge and built a kit for my environment and skill set. I wouldn’t expect anyone to copy my layout as it is user specific. Example Trauma bandage led me to using a 6 inch Israeli hemorrhage bandage. The radio is only meant in a group setting which lots of people do…I do not. I’m out 99.9% of the time alone. When alone the radio does not exist, a rifle mag goes in it. As for fire steel…Google. It has many terms, the one I used here is from Strikeforce that I bought at a Walmart ten years ago. I mostly use a ferro rod from firesteel.com they are the best out there. Although Dave Canterbury has good ones at his Pathfinder store online. Hope I provided a little more information into my thought process.
@@NorthwestScout Thank you for the answer. I like your belt though. Very versatile and thoughtful layout.
I already have a belt with several pouches with stuff, although not as good as yours.
@@svenskanal I purchased a number of surplus pouches years ago when the market was saturated with them. So I build a try different belt kits regularly. While my belt kit may change in appearance, I’m almost always wearing one. One thing I enjoy about surplus is the ability to experiment with different designs. Have a great day!
Origin outdoors has great Ferro rod too, it's a beast and throws darn nice sparks 😀