Survival on a Budget: Building a Bugout Bag with Military Surplus Gear”
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Welcome back, fellow campers and survival enthusiasts! In today’s video, I’ll be showing you how to choose the best military surplus clothing and rucksack to create a reliable camping/bugout bag for tough times.
We’ll explore some great finds from Sportsman’s Guide and Kaufman’s Military Surplus in Samson, Alabama (Phone: 334-898-1770). These items are not only budget-friendly but also incredibly durable and practical for any outdoor adventure.
Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more videos in this series where we’ll continue building your ultimate camping/bugout bag using common military surplus items.
Safe journeys, and happy camping!
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White straps are for parachuting. They are connected to harness that allows it to be dropped on a line before landing to lower landing weight
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I have amassed a collection of different packs over the years, thus I have relegated them to the tasks that they excel in. I have packs for climbing, caving, rafting/kayaking, the beach, day hikes, rockhounding, birding, nature watching and collecting, overnight hikes, backpacking, car camping and snorkeling/diving. (not including emergency packs in cars and house) This way I can just grab and go. The part that was most costly was making sure all the packs had the ten essentials so I did not have to barrow/share gear between packs. It is a real relief to always be ready for any activity I want to do. When I was young I kept all my gear together and would pack for what ever I wanted to do as needed. As I got older I got lazier, all I do now is pack food - water and clothing that suits the weather... I am out the door in a flash now, more relaxed. It is true we go to nature to enjoy it not to rough it. Find what ever works for you. I for one am grateful to Blackie for all his wisdom that helped me focus on what was important about packs and not pack what I don't need, while always being ready for the unexpected.
i picked up a Molle assault bag ( the exact one you just showed ) for $10 at a swap meet in excellent condition. All parts were there. The whaite straps were used for airborne rigging
All good information...
I appreciate you addressing the issues that us bigger guys face. At 6'5" and 240, I've even gone so far as to buying clothing as big as i can find, taking apart a smaller size, then combining them to make one piece that fits.
Thanks for the video...
When I went into the Army November of 1981 we were the first to get the new camo fatigues.
Get some dark brown Ritz dye, a 5 gallon bucket and hot water. This will help break up and dull the ACU digital pattern. Ends up a woodland green with a little tan.
Thanks!
That modern assault pack will take sustainment pouches on the sides. Equipped like that, I used it as a week long pack in the desert. Very adaptable.
Surplus military gear and clothing, modern fishing and hiking clothing, camping, hunting and fishing equipment are all expensive here in Australia. I used to have a heavy set of US woodland pattern pants that were great in winter. I’m a 191cm size 2xl/3xl man (6’3” 202lbs) and I have difficulty finding any clothing that fits. These days I’ve turned to the fishing shirt because there is no surplus stores in my area (within 100 miles). Keep up the good work Blackie.
I served in the Marine Corps during the switch from ALICE to MOLLE. I will always take ALICE over the other every time. For those that want to give MOLLE a try, it's easy to over pack and end up with a heavy load out.
Much prefer the traditional Alice/Mountain rucksack designs or the British Patrol packs which the bigger ones are the Bergens. Tried and tested, best kind of kit.
I’m looking forward to this series! I love surplus. I recently took my Alice pack on a hike/ 3 day camping trip at the Grand Canyon.
for clothing I just buy pants and shirts in earth tones, browns greens ect. for my haversack i use an Isreal map satchel I impregnated with parafin wax to keep most the water out. I also carry a small canvas tarp and a russian plash platka with my stakes and rope rolled inside. I wear the whole thing confederate style. its light enough even my MS riddled, arthritic self can carry it.
Kaufmans take great care of us! Thanks Blacky
The modern pack is a jumpable pack, the white straps are used for jumping.
Kevin Nash was in the army, and he was a legit 6'9".
I can't imagine having to cloth that guy.
I’ve still got a lot of my 1980s surplus woodland camo. I destroyed my field coat ages ago at work but recently a neighbor who was in during the late 90s handed me a brand new one still in the plastic. As far as sizes, I’ve been seeing the new boot camp standards from all branches and it seems with the “new” wave of recruits you will be able to find plenty of big sizes😂
Hey Blackie, Trinity is watching !!!, 1st time you said "Condura" !, then you caught yourself and said "Cordura", the second time, and third time. ;-)
The best thing as far as fielding survival gear was getting my dad’s boxes of old milsurp when he passed. Boxes full of gold as far as I’m concerned looking at current prices. Vietnam gear is the staple of my builds, mixed with some foreign equipment. Always enjoy your ideas and always has me coming back to the box to see what I’ve got and overlooked.
1st... Thanks Blackie for introducing the more modern gear as a topic for review and discussion!
2nd...Molle II assault bag is more of a day pack. Medium Molle II pack is a good substitute for a Medium Molle II pack. ACU pattern camo is becoming more expensive. OCP camo is becoming greater than $100 on ebay. Assault bags are being parted out so the foam/plastic inserts are now $25 + and the ACU assault bags are $40-$50...Just like what happened to the USMC ILBE bags make sure you are buying a complete bag with all the parts. OCP pattern assault bags double that price. The desirable OCP pattern medium Molle II bags are now in the $150 with straps and belt. The replacement shoulder straps are mostly blown out stitching and $80 and up.
After market reproduction bags are usually of lesser quality material and stitching. Run from any bag that is single stitched with cotton thread like the present Rothco canvas mini Alice pack that is really a child's book bag and not made to fit adult males. Ask me how I know.
i use my assault bag as a weekend camping bag and it fits everything i need ( including my tent and sleeping bag) attatched to it with no problem
@@DavidSmith-km2yo Excellent! What part of the country are you located?
@@timpearce4255 im in Southeatern PA
@@DavidSmith-km2yo Thanks, Eastern NC [coastal plain] here.
I like my Flechtarn Bundeswehr web system. It started with an $13 infatuation with a shovel case, mag pouch and bum bag. It turned into a $120 setup with everything proper except the Molle canteen pouches and an old GI hatchet scabbard.
I bought some Italian wool knickers for skiing. They were awesome but were made for 18yr old Italian men and sadlyI grew out of them. . 😕😄
I have several packs from frame down to rucksack. Depending on how much I need is what I pack. My Dad said put in what you need, 2=1 with redundancy. Seldom do I forget stuff. A heavy pack is an unnecessary burden. I’m not a mule at 5’0
Coleman's and Just Keep Shooting, both in Pennsylvania are my sources
I knew a couple of guys who had authorization to cut their sleeves to see the end of the cuff to their upper sleeves in order to simulate rolled sleeves in hot weather. If they actually rolled their sleeves, their arms couldn't fit in.
The big guys are the ones who can carry the heavy loads. If the conditioning is equal, carrying capacity is based on percentage of body weight. We had a battalion CSM who weighed 125 and could max his PT test and liked to call the big guys weak because they didn't do the pushups as easily or run as quick as the skinny guys. OTOH, the big guys easily carried loads that weighed more than he could.
Us older veterans always default to what we know works and are familiar with
When I was in I was 6’2”and 180 lbs skinny
Now im 57yo 6’ and 220 lbs 😂 ✌️🇺🇸
My Dynamic running jumping and diving days are over I'm back to daydreaming thanks for the video
Great information! Thank you!
Yeah, my Vietnam tigerstripe wore out 30 years ago.
Helpful hint. The ACU Camouflage Pattern gear is cheap compared to its replacement, OCP, the current pattern. So you can have two identical Rucksacks in terms of Functionality and Layout, but the ACU gear is MUCH cheaper. Plus there’s a lot of Videos on how to Re-Dye them. So if you want to save Money, go with the ACU.
Golly gee wiz did you have to make me feel so old telling me my issued clothing was that old….Have fun stay safe.
lol welcome to the club
Good info! I've never fit in any surplus clothing 😂
Tru spec makes woodland bdus, top quality, but not surplus prices. I got my boonie hat from them, very hmmmappy with it. Tip, if you don't like the floppy brim on them, I took a piece of 14 ga wire, pushed and worked it around the edge till all the way around. It bends easy like you want, it can be taken back out easy
Venture surplus works pretty good for me. Here on the mountain top the nearest surplus store is 60 miles away 😢
Great video, Blackie. Look forward to the next ones to come. Thank you.👍
I thought you practiced how to say cordura😂😂😂😂
Thanks Blackie
I will be ordered more pants and Shirt.
From Kaufman's they're about the best and the cheapest place you can go. That's why I'm gonna get more and more. I use it for my bug out bag. And I use them for my Rotti. Put them in there so people keep
I pay a price to get original xl or preferably xl tall woodland clothing.
the uniforms i wore back on active duty even if i had them, would no longer fit me. for the simple reason i have added 50 lbs to my weight. so about a year ago i found a (new) m-65 in woodland camo of my time in service that is a 2xl that fits me now
Good video Blackie, thanks for sharing YAH bless !
Your green Viet Nam slant pocket shirts are over $100 on eBay
Before I watch, I just want to say VERY MUCH appreciate the natural looking thumbnail! Can’t wait to watch
@gabeItch-xb2iwI think it’s technically AI generated maybe but doesn’t look obviously so…if so-I just hate seeing it in my subscription feed and it seems to contradict the subject of bushcraft and nature and I got on Way Point Survival about it-so I’m not just picking on when used to lean on it more-just to point out I’m not just giving only Blackie a hard time
Sounds like most viewers like it.
@@ricbrown9819 Is that what it sounds like?
I like swedish army shirts but they only come in med sizes now
My local surplus store has the medium Alice packs buy two and get them for $43.00 and some change per bag but you have to buy two of them otherwise they are about 50 bucks which is still a fair price.
I see pants selling for 50$ now lol. Thats insane. Im just gonna go buy a pair of 20$ wrangler cammo cargo pants before i pay that. Will they last as long as a good pair of bdu pants? Probably not, but theyre half of the price. And apparently meal team6 is the only unit buying civilian and aftermarket tactical pants. Companies like 511 and truspec. When i see them pop up on marketplace, theyre always in crazy sizes like 46x32 lol. I never see anything smaller than 38 in the waist
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing this information for everyone
I too am silver wolf.
In 1970 when I was in Basic training I was 19 years old as most of us were, and there was very few of us who needed- Large or extra large clothing.
Good video Blackie, thank you.
Good post. Looking forward to more on this. Seems like we are all on a tight budget anymore.
Oh, this is what I am looking for. best military surplus or something equivalent. What is the M65 field jacket equivalent? When I look for one, they want almost as much as a new one. The new one is not made of the same material, and I am afraid it will fall apart/be garbage. Also need to get a pack. I was told to get an Alice pack but when I look for them all I see are ones that don't come with straps or waist belt. Also, I have no idea, do I want one with or without a frame? Large or medium? Worst of all there are no surplus stores near me anymore. I hate buying something without seeing it for new items. Shopping surplus, that is worse. You don't know what you are getting unless you go see it and put your hands on it.
Because I was never in the military and my dad would never talk about his time in the marines, I have no idea. I know nothing. I am here to watch all Blackie Thomas videos, because I love the info I can get, and I hope to get the questions I have answered.
Excellent content Blackie!!!
Yeah 1st to watch
I'd feel like a real Grinch if I didn't share my tip for surplus gear buying...
1) Make friends in the military
2) have friend get you on base
3) go to base thrift store.
It's a goldmine for tough bags, boots, and jackets !! For cheap cheap cheap.
It's like when I was a kid in the sixties in the UK there was loads of bags from ww2 used by workman to carry sarnies and flasks
We used to buy it from market stalls for buttons still in the early 80s, no one wanted it (except the rucksacks), they all wanted the DPMs, 58 Pat ect. We would tool around in the woods with all the WW2 stuff on (we were kids) until it was pretty much destroyed.
good afternoon Blackie!
If you can't fit through the small hatch when the ship goes to general quarters and shuts the large hatches your out!
Not necessarily. Remember, if you can get it dirt cheap, then yes. But if you can't, don't bother with it. And Sportsman Guide is good, but you gotta watch out for deals. And German packs from there are all reproduction. Be very Leary of anything you get.
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goedemiddag Blackie kijk voor de dingen op Nederlandse markt soldaten van 180 of 190 cm bij 100 kilo zijn hier niet ongewoon 😀👍
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of course these days you'll find more small with more females in the services
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I've got a 3x M 65 , got from a Vietnam era Sea Bee , I didn't think he was that big . I've got to fat for it . 🫣