What Does An Army Ranger Carry In His Truck? (Every Day Carry - Truck Loadout)

Published on June 21, 2024
Duration: 10:39

This video showcases the everyday carry (EDC) and vehicle loadout of Angel Cortez, a former Army Ranger. He emphasizes immediate access to critical items like a CAT tourniquet and a Winkler fixed-blade knife. The loadout includes a comprehensive medical kit, substantial extra ammunition, and survival essentials like water and high-calorie food, all organized with a focus on rapid deployment and self-sufficiency.

Quick Summary

An Army Ranger's vehicle everyday carry (EDC) prioritizes immediate access to critical items. This includes a prepped CAT tourniquet in the door, a comprehensive blowout kit, and a Winkler fixed-blade knife. For defense, a firearm is kept ready to deploy, and substantial extra ammunition is stored. Survival essentials like water, high-calorie food, and multi-purpose tools like an axe are also crucial components.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Army Ranger EDC
  2. 00:41Immediate Access Medical Gear: Tourniquet
  3. 00:54Blowout Kit Contents
  4. 01:12Tourniquet Placement Rationale
  5. 01:44CAT Tourniquet Details
  6. 02:06Firearm Readiness in Vehicle
  7. 02:47Winkler Fixed-Blade Knife
  8. 03:00Fixed Blade vs. Folder
  9. 03:30Survival Essentials: Water & Food
  10. 04:14Food Quantity & Type
  11. 05:23Ammunition Storage Strategy
  12. 06:11Tools: Axe/Tomahawk
  13. 06:38Hygiene & Utility Items
  14. 06:50Power Bank & Charger
  15. 07:31Detailed Look at Gear
  16. 08:09The 'Go Bag' Concept
  17. 09:11Revisiting Water & Food
  18. 09:55Conclusion & Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What medical items does an Army Ranger prioritize for his vehicle's everyday carry?

An Army Ranger prioritizes immediate access to critical medical items like a CAT tourniquet, kept readily accessible in the vehicle door. He also carries a blowout kit with bandages, gauze, chest seals, and tape for severe wound management.

How does an Army Ranger recommend storing a firearm for immediate vehicle defense?

For immediate vehicle defense, an Army Ranger suggests keeping the firearm loaded with a magazine inserted and ready to deploy. It should not be stored in a locked box that would impede rapid access in a critical moment.

What type of knife does an Army Ranger prefer for his everyday carry and why?

An Army Ranger prefers a fixed-blade knife, such as a Winkler, for his everyday carry. This choice is based on its reliability and immediate deployability in high-stress situations, avoiding potential issues with folding knives.

What are the key survival essentials an Army Ranger keeps in his vehicle?

Key survival essentials include a minimum of 1.5 gallons of water, high-calorie and long-lasting food items like protein cookies and Lifesavers, and multi-purpose tools such as an axe or tomahawk for various utility needs.

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