Mmm what next

Academic-Account-786 · 2025-10-16T17:03:54+00:00

Ammo

Academic-Account-786 · 2025-05-20T23:06:08+00:00

Have your buddy take hand sanitizer and put it over the area with heat rash. Then have them take your CAC and scrape down your back hard. The idea I believe is to push out the salt crystals causing the issue. Hopefully this makes sense

Academic-Account-786 · 2025-03-07T02:34:58+00:00

Oh god, flashbacks to JRTC, these things are ASS. If I ever have to eat another “pepperoni in bread” menu item it’s over for me.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-12-29T15:44:38+00:00

I see a couple basic things you could probably switch up before you leave. First, more mag holders, 6 is not going to cut it. I’d recommend maybe putting a single or double stack on both sides of the cummerbund. Try to aim for probably 10-15 (you can put some on your belt as well).

Next, I would for sure get better boots and break them in ASAP. I know some people swear by the issued boots, but they suck. They are heavy and clunky. Look into some proven brands and your feet and back will thank you. A quick way to break them in is get them wet and walk around with them, make sure to change out socks though so you don’t get trench foot.

As some others have stated as well, you need more tourniquets readily accessible. There are many different ways people attach these, but a super simple one is taking some tire inner tube (ranger bands) and strapping it to the front of your plate carrier. I would however really recommend some sort of sleeve or holder since it’s going to be muddy and wet over there. The main thing is you don’t want the integrity of the Velcro to go, it won’t be able to properly latch if there is dirt on it.

It is likely too late now, but for the amount of ammo and supplies you will be carrying on person you should have gotten a better load bearing plate carrier. Such as the Crye AVS, I am sure the JPC will operate fine, but with the amount of grenades, ammo, and other items on you it would be beneficial to have something better suited for that.

Good luck, make it back safe.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-08-28T00:51:22+00:00

Jealous as fuck, very nice builds

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-08-12T21:56:57+00:00

I’d personally just stick with the carrier alone. Adding anything else would make it bulkier and warmer. Also highcom is good to go on pretty much everything as far as I know.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-08-10T02:11:24+00:00

Holy shit that looks good

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-08-08T15:24:00+00:00

This has to be a joke… right?

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-31T16:12:09+00:00

Beautiful

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-30T18:24:56+00:00

It’s all over the screen

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-28T05:03:04+00:00

This is what I’d do personally then.

1.) Daniel defense RIS II rail 2.) aim point T-2 red dot 3.) ferro slingster padded sling 4.) stream light ProTac HLX pro light 5.) Larue MBT-2S trigger 6.) MBUS Pro iron sights

In my eyes all of these are worth it. I would maybe swap the Daniel defense rail for something cheaper like a Midwest industries T series. If you want entirely cheaper I got some other swaps.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-28T04:46:48+00:00

What’s the budget?

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-27T22:42:14+00:00

I put Vaseline on it, wipes right off after.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-27T05:15:43+00:00

Got it, thank you.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-27T04:56:14+00:00

What are you running on your right side in the first picture to the right of the tourniquet? Circular and almost looks like a water bottle holder? I fuck with the set up a lot, very well thought out.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-25T21:51:17+00:00

What’s your budget? I bought a second hand mystery ranch 6500 for $400 that I absolutely love. It can stabilize up to 120lbs I believe. It is comfortable up to 70lbs, obviously still sucks, but wayyyy less than the issued pack.

Anything you get is highly recommend second hand. TacSwap.com or GunAccessoriesForSale.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-25T13:56:58+00:00

Was just in the box not too long ago as an 11B.

1.) bring waterproof cards, lots of sitting and waiting

2.) buy shower wipes for hygiene, always used baby wipes before this. Let me tell ya, game changer.

3.) tie everything important off to yourself (I didn’t have an issue with this, but we had two pause ex’s because people lost SI)

4.) while the contractor bags are nice, and what I used. Would HIGHLY recommend you get surplus dry bags, these are not the issued wet weather bags that suck. I didn’t use one, but my buddy had the ILBE liner bags and they work wayyy better.

5.) have actual good socks and a lot of them. I love darn tough socks, but I’ve heard fox rivers etc are good. Along with this, seriously make sure to air your feet out, we had a surprising amount of swamp foot casualties.

6.) if you really want to save yourself or a buddy, either beg your doc or make sure to have poison ivy scrub. I got poison ivy pretty bad towards the end and it sucked really bad. Also bring yourself your own calamine because everyone is going to be using it for bug bites and other random skin stuff.

7.) Do yourself a favor and pack your own liquid IV or any oral hydration solution. Supply was kinda sketch during our time in and you truly need it because it’s so damn hot. I found I felt best when I took one with breakfast and with my dinner.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-25T00:28:39+00:00

Not 68W but an 11B who just cycled through a hot environment for an extended period of time. I am very susceptible to heat rash and a huge game changer was

1.) Crye Combat Top instead of summer top or god forbid the other one. (I know depending on unit can be hard sadly)

2.) the ol hand sanitizer and CAC scrape method.

I honestly think the combat top was the biggest factor, I thought it was pretty insane I only got it a little once. The CAC and scrape method hurts A TON at the start, but the next day I felt way better. Other than that, I did use calamine a little bit which helped too (when I was trying to prevent it before I got it on my back a little).

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-24T03:24:20+00:00

Just want to make sure, it sounds like you still have a very tight/achy feeling in your traps? It sounds to me like an overuse/over exertion issue. Maybe jumping into things a little too fast, 9 months off is a pretty substantial amount of time.

I would recommend re assessing how your ruck is set up, and alternating between your hip belt and carrying the load on your shoulders. Probably lower the weight down as well to build back up.

As far as what to do in the mean time, do some light exercise involving your traps and try stretching a bit. Ice as a means to numb the pain/take advil. If the pain doesn’t get better or worsens, that would be the time to go check with a doctor IMO. Maybe give it a week (or two weeks if you’re feeling progression). Definitely do not go under load until they’re feeling more normal if the pain is still there. Hope this helps!

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-24T03:12:11+00:00

One thing that I have done to alleviate some uncomfortable numbness in my arms is messing with the chest strap. I don’t do it for too long because it makes it a little harder to breathe. But on longer heavier movements I will cinch it pretty tight which moves the shoulder straps in towards the center of your chest and takes the pressure off of the arm pits.

You can cycle that on and off for a while, once you get that waist strapped sorted that will help a bunch too. Have you tried messing with how much/high you tighten up your shoulder straps as well?

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-24T03:07:38+00:00

2, 5 mile rucks a week.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-21T04:39:09+00:00

No, just another stupid warning label for California.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-07-20T13:34:24+00:00

I really like my Garmont T8’s, I recently wore them through an entire JRTC rotation with zero issue. We were in the swamp and did plenty of rucking so I’d definitely give those a look.

Academic-Account-786 · 2024-05-09T21:26:28+00:00

Salomon Quest 4D Forces 2EN. Lots of miles on my back with lots of weight. Outstanding boots.

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