Videos tagged with ALICE Gear

This guide details how to effectively leverage military surplus gear for enhanced capability without significant expense. It emphasizes a hierarchy of Mindset, Skills, and then Gear, while showcasing practical applications for items like ALICE vests, USGI canteens, and improvised bandoliers. The instruction, delivered with high authority, likely from a former military member and tactical instructor, focuses on sustainment, comfort, and community preparedness.

This video provides an expert-level historical overview of US service pistols, contrasting the iconic 1911 with the later M9. It details the evolution of gear, from vintage web belts and leather holsters to modern Bianchi-style options, highlighting significant changes in military sidearm technology and equipment over several decades. The presentation emphasizes the historical context and practical application of these firearms.

This guide details the quick-change barrel system on the Steyr AUG, specifically demonstrating the swap to an HBAR barrel, and discusses magazine compatibility with ALICE gear. The video features an expert enthusiast highlighting the platform's modularity and practical considerations for field use.

This video details the evolution of US military kit and weapons from 1952 to 1993, focusing on the transition from the M14 to the M16A1, changes in uniforms like the OG-107 and ERDL camouflage, and the development of load-bearing equipment from cotton M1956 gear to ALICE packs and early tactical vests. It highlights innovations and adaptations made by special operations units like SOG and Task Force Ranger, showcasing their unique modifications and the challenges faced in different environments, from Vietnam jungles to desert operations.