December's Winner

This video is a thank you message to the Kit Badger YouTube channel's subscribers for reaching 50,000 followers. The creator expresses gratitude and excitement for future content. The description provides links to the channel's website for more videos, products, and merchandise, as well as a Patreon link for supporting the channel. The hashtags suggest a focus on tactical gear and reviews.

This YouTube video announcement focuses on a giveaway related to belt setups. The title explicitly includes hashtags for 'giveaways' and 'subscribe,' indicating a promotional content style. While the specific nature of the belt setup (e.g., tactical, hunting, EDC) is not detailed, the context of firearm content suggests it's likely for carrying firearms or related gear.

This video, Part 2 of the Franklin Lakes Adventure Log by Kit Badger, details a challenging hike with his sons to a lake. Despite encountering thunderstorms, they persevere to set up camp. The description heavily promotes Kit Badger's website for more videos, merchandise, and Patreon support.

This YouTube video announces a massive Independence Day giveaway hosted by Haley Strategic Partners, offering a total of $14,000 in free gear. The giveaway runs from Friday, June 30, 2023, to Friday, July 7, 2023. Entrants can participate by making orders over $100 during the sale or by completing a giveaway survey. Winners will be announced on July 14, 2023, via email. The description emphasizes that purchase entries do not increase winning chances and that no purchase is necessary to win. It also includes a warning about potential scams impersonating the brand on social media. The video also mentions a 20% off sale alongside the giveaway and provides links to Haley Strategic's social media channels.

This video documents an adventure where the creator, Kit Badger, demonstrates how to assemble necessary outdoor gear for a multi-day mountain excursion for under $20. The gear acquired from thrift stores and a dollar store includes an external frame backpack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, water bottle, cooking pot, steak knife (modified), lighter, and an LED reading light. The video highlights resourceful gear acquisition for a budget-friendly outdoor experience.

This video, "$20.00 Adventure - Part 1," by Kit Badger, details how to assemble essential outdoor adventure gear for under twenty dollars. The creator scoured thrift stores and dollar stores to acquire an external frame backpack, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, Nalgene water bottle, stainless steel pot, stainless steel measuring cup, a re-profiled steak knife with a homemade sheath, a lighter, and a small LED reading light that can double as a headlamp. The video focuses on the budget-friendly acquisition of this gear for a mountain adventure, with this being the first part of a series. Links for further videos, Kit Badger products, Ballistic Ink T-Shirts, and Patreon support are provided in the description.

Security contracting offers significant financial rewards, with daily rates potentially exceeding $1,000, and lifestyle perks like generous time off and high-quality amenities. However, it presents substantial cons, including the risk of 'lifestyle creep' due to high pay and the emotional toll of missing crucial family moments. The speaker, Ivan from Kit Badger, strongly advises having a clear exit strategy to avoid becoming a career contractor.

This project transforms a stock Ruger American .308 into a more capable precision tool. Key upgrades include a Magpul Hunter stock for improved ergonomics and a Bushnell Nitro scope for better long-range adjustments. Barrel modifications involved shortening it to 16.5 inches and threading for a Q Thunder Chicken suppressor, maintaining reasonable accuracy with match loads.

This video explains the realities of security contracting, differentiating it from mercenary work and detailing the stringent requirements for getting started. Key takeaways include the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, the importance of a Statement of Work (SOW), and the often mundane nature of the job contrasted with its high risks. Networking and possessing a TS/SCI clearance are highlighted as crucial for high-paying contracts.

This video demonstrates how to paint a Glock 19 pistol for personalization and protection. Key steps include thorough masking of non-paintable areas like optics and lights, degreasing with Slip 2000 725 for adhesion, applying a sand base coat, and a matte clear coat for durability. Camouflage patterns are layered using stencils like camo netting, with a final 'dusting' to break up lines.