Videos tagged with DIY Gear

This guide details how to create and use a DIY cooling shmaugh, as demonstrated by John "Shrek" McPhee. It emphasizes using specialized cooling material that holds water effectively and stays cool longer than standard cooling towels. The presenter shows a method of folding and knotting the material for neck wear, with a specific technique for rehydrating it on the range. This DIY approach offers a practical solution for staying cool during extended outdoor activities or shooting sessions.

This video from FalconClaw tests a DIY thermal cloak constructed from Mylar, a woobie (poncho liner), and a ghillie suit. The presenter, demonstrating high authority in practical tactical concealment, found the cloak ineffective for direct body wear due to heat bleed-through, even with multiple layers. Its only viable application is as a stand-off blind, though it remains detectable from the sides. The setup is noisy and time-consuming, making it impractical for field use.

This video focuses on a specific type of tape that the creator uses on all of their gear. While the exact gear isn't specified, the context of the creator's channel and common YouTube content suggests it's likely related to firearms, tactical equipment, or everyday carry items. The video will likely demonstrate how the tape is applied and discuss its benefits, such as durability, grip enhancement, or protection. Viewers interested in customizing or maintaining their equipment will find this content relevant.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson highlights shoelaces as a critical, yet often forgotten, item for bug-out bags. He demonstrates how to create durable paracord shoelaces, emphasizing their utility and low cost. This guide provides practical advice for enhancing preparedness by ensuring you have reliable footwear components in any situation.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to processing a meat rabbit, from humane dispatch to utilizing every part of the animal. It covers detailed techniques for killing, skinning, gutting, and butchering, emphasizing a no-waste approach. The guide also delves into advanced uses like brain tanning the hide for leather and preparing various organs for consumption, offering practical survival and self-sufficiency knowledge.

This guide details how to create ballistic gel blocks at home, focusing on a 20% gelatin to water ratio. It covers mold construction, ingredient calculations, proper blooming and heating techniques to avoid denaturing the gelatin, pouring methods to minimize air bubbles, and essential calibration steps using a BB. The process emphasizes consistency for reliable projectile testing, even in a home environment.

This video focuses on adding real gear to a Nerf blaster. While the title doesn't explicitly mention firearms, the concept of 'gear' applied to a toy blaster strongly implies an interest in the accessories and functionalities found on actual firearms. This could appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy customizing replicas or are interested in the aesthetics and practicality of firearm accessories, even in a non-lethal context.

This guide details how to modify a closed-cell foam bed roll, specifically referencing the Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite style, for improved personal fit and reduced weight. Drew, from Dirty Civilian, demonstrates trimming the pad to suit his height, a technique born from practical field experience. This modification enhances packability and comfort for extended outdoor use.

This video provides a straightforward tutorial on how to customize an EDC (Everyday Carry) belt from Kore. It guides viewers through selecting belt color and buckle, measuring and cutting the belt to size, and finally attaching the buckle. The process is presented as a simple DIY task for personalizing essential gear.

This video demonstrates a DIY method to enhance the safety of appendix carry for a SIG Sauer P320 by reinforcing a holster with a Level II ballistic fiber koozie secured by duct tape. The creator aims to mitigate the risk of accidental discharge into the wearer's body, particularly the groin area, by adding a layer of ballistic protection. While presented as a potential solution, the creator emphasizes this is an experimental modification and not a professionally endorsed safety measure, advising caution and disclaiming liability.

This compilation showcases a variety of firearm-related incidents, from a restrictive Australian range setup and tactical training mishaps to equipment failures like a suppressor detonation. It also covers home defense success, range etiquette violations, dangerous stunts, and discussions on high-caliber handguns and custom builds. The video concludes with DIY gear tests and extensive ballistic testing of calibers against a tree.