Gear Considerations
Discussions over worthwhile points to consider when selecting gear for your overall loadout.
Discussing my recent change from primarily using belt kit to chest rigs, my reasoning behind the change, and my thoughts on gear setup after going back and forth between chest rigs, belt kit, and plate carriers over the past several years. Links to articles mentioned in the video https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7751100/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10757397/ https://fashionandtextiles.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40691-020-00216-7
Discussing my criteria when selecting hearing protection and the rationale behind it.
My recommendations and considerations for setting up a war belt. Specifically focusing on what you may or may not want to attach to your war belt, where to attach it, and some advantages of different pouch placements.
Recommendations and points of consideration to stay warm in the cold, and camouflaging in the snow. Links Cold Weather Layering: https://youtu.be/GMze3-LseMc Building a Fire in Adverse Conditions: https://youtu.be/fs8g8yK0Se8
Recommendations on points to consider when selecting a pair of tactical gloves.
Points of consideration when selecting a pair of boots. Boots I mentioned this video: Bates Tactical Sport 2 Tall Side Zip DRYGuard https://www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/tactical-sport-2-tall-side-zip-dryguard/51207M.html?dwvar_51207M_color=E03182
Giving my thoughts on gear and what to pack to be prepared for rain.
Discussing key features to focus on and consider have when selecting pants in your gear loadout.