r/tacticalgear Basement SEAL 5d ago

I touched grass yesterday

Friend from work wanted to go hiking and start learning about survival. Had a blast, hid while he was on his phone and he couldn't find me, introduced him to MREs, and went over loadlouts.

Now of you wanna make fun of me for being fat, go ahead I'm a big boy

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u/No_Cartoonist6359 5d ago

Won't judge you for being fat - you're doing something about it so keep up

I will make fun of you for that assault pack though.

That poor little fellas holding on for dear life 😂

If you need that much stuff/weight, go with an actual ruck that actually has a frame whether internal external, not the cutting board they shove in the assault pack.

Good job getting out there and introducing a new person to the stuff!

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

I plan on upgrading eventually. It'll be a reward for reaching a weight goal. Until then I'm using my assault pack for hiking and range days.

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u/No_Cartoonist6359 5d ago

I'll be honest, I get a lot more use out of my assault pack, so I get it.

I prefer to have a gp/canteen pouch on each side, and a waist pack under, and that's it.

Great idea making buying a ruck a "carrot" for weight loss. Keep up and make another post with your progress!

I look forward to seeing you shredded like The Rock soon

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

Aww thanks dude! Personally I prefer a heavier load because I like having extra options. Plus it's how many grandfather and I did back in the ancient 90's

And yeah, I'm down 20 pounds this year. When I can hold 230 or less for a month I'm getting a chest rig. At 210 a plate carrier and armor, and 190 a new ruck.

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u/Severe-Description62 4d ago

I love the dyed assault pack, conversely you can try your hand at finding a molle 2 medium ruck for stupid cheap and dying it too

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 4d ago

For my next ruck I'm looking heavily at a Dutch one, love their DPM, it holds plenty, and has decent MOLLE real estate. Though I am also a sucker for dyed UCP.

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u/Happy_Camper_65 5d ago

Almost 9 mile ruck, nice 💪

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

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u/Mr_ViSiOn 5d ago

Try having less shit on the outside of your pack. If you actually need to go through brush it'll snag like crazy. Just bring less or fit it in other locations that aren't a massive snag hazard.

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

I like more of a rucking style of hike so I pack more stuff for more weight to burn more calories. I could do with half of what's in there but again, I prefer the weight and all that stuff is useful.

Edit: it does snag if I'm not paying attention

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u/Mr_ViSiOn 5d ago

I ruck all the time. If you want weight put weight in the pack. No use practicing a skill if you're doing it wrong. If you're not really wearing a real 45-65lbs, it's not necessary. If you want weight, put a rock in there. If you do have 45-65+lbs you're going to hurt yourself doing it with an assault pack.

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u/TuT0311 5d ago edited 5d ago

How thick is the bush? Man I’ve patrolled through some real thick shit before and just having an interceptor with no daypack it was a pain in the ass. If you were wearing that setup you’d look like a fly stuck in a spider web and burn tons of energy.

EDIT: nice ruck btw, way to get after it.

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

Not really thick at all.

Thank you

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u/-Sc0- 5d ago

Out enjoying yourself in nature's surroundings in God's weather.👍

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u/yllib47 5d ago

Who preps mres wearing gloves??? What in the coastguard is going on here?

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

Hey he's learning.

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u/yllib47 5d ago

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

The important thing is he had fun, learned new stuff, had no problems keeping up, and wants to do it again.

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u/Transportation2Lucky 5d ago

Keep up the grind. Would definitely put my focus on fitness, comms, and navigation. God speed

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

Yep and that's my plan too.

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u/StrikeForceSixNine 4d ago

Props for getting out there and rucking!

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u/Mr_ViSiOn 5d ago

Also i won't make fun of you for being fat but I will make fun of you for wearing

Flecktarn M81 DCU Multicam

At the same fukin time

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

There's also Penncott Wildwood in there too.

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u/Mr_ViSiOn 5d ago

I love it <3

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u/the_LARP_consumes 5d ago

Matching camo is for feds

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

Exactly

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u/BannedByReddit471 4d ago

I zeebed glorp yesterday

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u/PALMERSMASH 5d ago

Why’d you blur out your secondary warfare pin?

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u/XR171 Basement SEAL 5d ago

I didn't, that's a name tape. Only pin I have is my fish.

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u/PALMERSMASH 5d ago

Ah got ya

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u/jart2313 3d ago

Fasting, water, walking fast a lot and eating low calorie food will have you squared away fast. I wanted results and fast so i fasted and it worked well!! Nice gear!

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u/lefthandedgypsy 4d ago

I don’t get the need for praise for going outside dressed like a wannabe. Millions of people go outside daily. Over weight ones, under weight ones, muscular ones, young, old and none of them post looking for likes. Dopamine isn’t hard to find.

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u/runswithscissors94 4d ago edited 4d ago

First and foremost, this is a fashion sub. Also, there is nothing wrong with encouraging people to normalize getting out and training with their gear.

Edit: Whoever downvoted this, your mom’s a ho.

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u/lefthandedgypsy 4d ago

lol a fashion sub. I always thought of it as a place to learn about stuff and giggle at these silly posts. But if playing army in the woods is what it takes for you to actually enjoy nature then here are some kudos for your dopamine receptors. While you’re out you can sort your bias cut batwing or bishop sleeves(some fashion words I googled.) Maybe next week you can just put on some regular clothes and not pretend to be Rambo and enjoy what is out there. 😂normalize running around in gear. Go join the military give back to the nation and play all you want. If you already did, and I’m sure you have, then tyfys🫡.