Basic Vietnam U.S. web gear loadout

[reenactorkid1997]

hey since u know so much about gear like me do u agree that the buttpack looks like m67

[halo3soap114]

Where did you get the m-69 flak vest?

[reenactorkid1997]

hey bud that buttpack looks like a m67 field pack which was used in vietnam and is pretty hard to find so nice loadout

[StereoJimmy98]

hahahahahaha he dosent even have an airsoft gun and you call that a load out!!! hahahahaha dumb fuck

[spartan4461000]

in the Vietnam war...did they not use "Vietnam Tiger Stripe" camo, instead of woodland? ya know just cause *Vietnam* tiger stripe...

[TheThirteenthCircle]

@spartan4461000 Early in the war infantry wore OD green fatigues while LRRPs and Special Forces guys wore the Tiger Stripe pattern. The ERDL pattern camouflage (Woodland camo wasn't until 1981) was being regularly issued to all soldiers by the end of the war.

[schoolboy50cal]

I'd buy a cheap nam style m16 spring airsoft

[jamesboy223]

were do you think i could find some anmo pouches at

[linglingjr]

nice man i just ordered some alice gear for airsoft

[Roguesoldier678]

@linglingjr Tell me where you got it at.

[Vietnamwarguy]

good gear i like it and wee did u get the flak jacket and y do u make wooden guns?

[bones020694]

There's a Vietnam vet who owns a lot at my local flea market, and we talk a lot. He was a green beret in Vietnam.

[bones020694]

In Vietnam, the troops almost never had all tje same type of gear. You'd have old style mag pouches, nylon suspenders, sometimes, if you got in country late, WWII canteen covers.

[theEvanBlake]

suckish

[thenutbar44]

You know your web gear , so get rid of the farb stuff!

[TechnoMan985]

do Y suspenders work to?

[Quadmachine0]

@TechnoMan985 They will work, but if you want to be correct to the period then you would want to use the older H-style cotton or nylon suspenders.

[TechnoMan985]

my granpa gets excited when i show him my vietnam war stuff

[TF2films1]

just so you know the compression bandage goes on your offhand shouldre im guessing left and the knife should be in you belt. it looks more "rambo" but if you had ever been en cqb you would know not to have it there

[kanukster]

Two points for the "kill cards" on your pot!

Oh, and three points for the real elbow scar!

[baberaider18]

Hey man its me!! Can i have one of your ammo pouches? I want to impress my dad who was a vietnam war vet.

[sunchipism]

also what about 1967 web gear ? its very different and hold 3 large type 30 round magazines i have two

[SgtMcCullin]

Normal grunts didn't carry M1911. Mainly NCOs, machinegunners, medics, etc.

[AwokenDemon]

@SgtMcCullin in wwII everyone carried a colt. those who served since korea and WWII into vietnam kept thier pistols. the new recruits/draftees just got the bare minimum when it comes to equipment.

[lancebaker155]

@AwokenDemon Where do you get that fact from? There is no way in hell the US govt issued a 1911 to EVERY soldier. The cost would have been staggering for a piece of gear that wouldn't have made a big enough impact on the battle. All weapons are strictly controlled... soldiers aren't allowed to just "keep" a weapon and carry it when they want to. I wasn't alive in WWII, Korea, or Nam, and I'm not saying I can't be wrong... but I am 99.9% sure that you statement is incorrect.

[AwokenDemon]

@lancebaker155 i didnt mean "keep" keep as it take it home i ment those who were issued them befor nam held on to them during the new conflict. they weren't necissarily issued to the draftees was the point because as you said, it would be too expensive.

[xXCaptnPeteXx]

@SgtMcCullin Grunt's carried what ever they could get their hands on. It's not likely that they had one, but it's not an outlandish idea that one could've carried an M1911.

[sunchipism]

so where do you get a butpack ? NOHOMO

[vietnamguy1223]

my dad was infantry rifleman in 1969 he was in south vietnam and he never wore a helm. his hole divition just wore boonie hats so ppl you dont need to spend a shit load on a heavy helmet just pay like $6 on a boonie hat

[greendayfan81110]

Where Did you find all this gear and how much dide you spend. i need to know this because im trying to make a Vietnam War movie and i want it to look as real as possible

[TheMooingSheep]

i have a feeling that you were sweating in it ive worn one and there hot

[ridicul8]

IT'S NAM!!!

[SteveMacNeils]

what ´was that bottle on your helmet, didnt hear because of the wind :D

[MooseHunter911]

@SteveMacNeils bugjuice

[bybybrad2]

please tell me were you got that flack jacket ive been looking for one for so long

[swat5battalion]

your gun is so fake its not funny

[oldschoolcommy]

how do I tighten my m56 h suspenders so the belt fits better?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@oldschoolcommy what exactly do you mean, so the belt is up higher? then just sinch up both straps in front and back until its up high enough....

[oldschoolcommy]

@TheShopRatsGear sorry i guess my comment was pretty vague, I'm trying to tigthen the belt part that goes around your waist, I was told you have to unhook the clips or something but I cant figure out how to do it?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@oldschoolcommy the WWII version will have an one adjustable side, the Vietnam ones have both ends adjustable, just unhook the metal end piece from the middle row of grommets and shorten it to desired length, then put the hook back into the grommet, and put one of the keepers at the end so it doesnt come undone

[oldschoolcommy]

@TheShopRatsGear thanks dude i appreciate it.

[Roguesoldier678]

@TheShopRatsGear Could you please tell me where you got you're gear at? I'm making a spec force Vietnam loadout.

[xXCaptnPeteXx]

@Roguesoldier678 Moore Militaria is a very good place to check.

[Roguesoldier678]

@xXCaptnPeteXx Thank you.

[xXCaptnPeteXx]

@Roguesoldier678 They've got some fantastic stuff for sale, even the rarest of Vietnam militaria. A very cool fact is that they've helped supply gear to many movies like X-Men: First Class andTropic Thunder.

[Roguesoldier678]

@xXCaptnPeteXx THANK YOU! You have helped me out a lot! :D

[xXCaptnPeteXx]

@Roguesoldier678 No problem, anything for a fellow Vietnam enthusiast, if you have any questions with how gear was worn/used message me.

[bako12ful]

I like it :)

[INORT12]

Can you walk in the street with that gear?

The Military Poice Wont jail u?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@INORT12 well we have no MP's around here...and we only have like 2 cops that work like one day a week, and why would i want to walk around in the street with this stuff in the first place?

[INORT12]

@TheShopRatsGear

Hell why not ?

i would try.

[DigitalDXG]

@TheShopRatsGear nice gear man. I have an almost full Vietnam war u.s. infantry uniform, except for the flack vest I hope to get one for Christmas, but I have a question. my m1 helmet is extremely loose. I understand that its not supposed to fit snug, but mine is extremely loose, so do you have any suggestions to help it sit up higher on my head and fit better?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@DigitalDXG well to help it sit up on your head higher i believe the suspension is adjustable.. im away right now so i cant look at mine, but try that, and the sweatband is also adjustable, so unless your a small kid or just have a tiny head you should have no problem adjusting it

[VideoGameFallout]

@INORT12 If you don't have a BB gun there is no reason at all you can't walk around in it. Worst that'll happen is a cop stops and talks to you but you're not breaking any laws. If you have an airsoft gun your local airsoft gun laws might get you into trouble...

[TheXJthatCould]

wtf, "noob" really....who the hell uses that word...

[mr7thDay]

Id keep a whole box of 10 co2 in one mag pack, And a big bottle of bbs in the other.Nice find on the helmet and canteens.

[super64mandown]

other than the liner is the ww2 m1 helmet basicly the same as the vietnam version? it looked smaller but idk. like i mean size wise and weight and look

[gijr2003]

I have never seen ammo pouch worn on strap. FARBY. At least get a bandoleer.

[zandyman96]

Awesome video. Very informative. :-)

[phy456]

very educational, thank you for the video, i really learned some stuff.

[MrBradyisboss]

@TheShopRatsGear What do you mean "you people"??

[TheShopRatsGear]

@MrBradyisboss your a noob...you people as in you noobs who dont look through the comments for your answer

[Airsoft3tc]

Dude were you get this stuff in specific o.d green pants and shirt butt pack water cantteen

[TheShopRatsGear]

@Airsoft3tc no offense to you airsoft3tcno, FOR THE MILLIONTH TIME TO YOU PEOPLE WHO ASK WHERE IT COMES FROM, ITS EITHER EBAY OR THE BRIMFIELD FLEA MARKET, OR SOME RANDOM ARMY & NAVY STORE I WENT TO

[MastersAirsoftClan10]

@TheShopRatsGear dude calm down. Not many people look through the comments and they are asking because they clearly like your loadout and are courious.

[MrScubaguy30]

just so you know the knife on the suspenders is farby and only nco sargent and above would be carying a pistol

[airsoftsurvivalman12]

As someone else said this would be good for survival gear.. Probably as it is but with different equipment like first aid kits and stuff.. but nice vid.

[TheShopRatsGear]

@crocgator44 no

[TheWarhead3]

you have to much time on your hands do you use this for survival?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@TheWarhead3 no...to heavy...

[thicetofpubes]

I got suspenders and buttpack at a surplus store

[thicetofpubes]

Thanx very helpful

[MrJustCollin]

I hate your mic, nice vid though...

[Samson8171]

wered u get the holster

[TheShopRatsGear]

@Samson8171 flea market

[Samson8171]

wered u get the suspenders and the butt pack. please awnser back

[TheShopRatsGear]

@Samson8171 butt pack was ebay, suspenders at an army and navy store

[123mcguyver]

look at some airsoft guns. for that colt i suggest a WE 1911. on airsoftgi its only 105.99 and it comes with 2 magazines and its blowback.

[TheShopRatsGear]

@123mcguyver thanks for the tip, and no offense to you, but why on earth would i spend $105 on an airsoft pistol? Besides, im buying the CA m15a1

[airsoftloverusp]

@TheShopRatsGear Get a real 1911. Solved the problem

[TheShopRatsGear]

@airsoftloverusp although i would like to get one, money is a problem....

[Goose0504]

@TheShopRatsGear I really want the CA m15a1 but its impossible to find!!

[MSKreenacting33]

dude were did you get the helmet and cover?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@MSKreenacting33 it came as a set on ebay, there not cheap,this is a post nam, but i got this for christmas,dad paid $48, got another one thats a real vietnam one for $45 at a flea market

[MSKreenacting33]

@TheShopRatsGear thanks, ill just go to moores militaria

[TheShopRatsGear]

@MSKreenacting33 If i were you, I'd go to ebay first, you might be able to snag a deal, i looked at moores helmets, kinda pricey

[MSKreenacting33]

@TheShopRatsGear Well, you seem to be the expert, but i can never find sets. I also have trouble finding flak vests and helmets, any good vendors that you know of?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@MSKreenacting33 dont really know any vendors, if your having trouble finding stuff on ebay, just try searching every possible name for it, you might come up with something

[pwmiraldi67]

hey my friend,

1st off, take off that 3d Universal pouch, never never never worn that way!!, 2nd that nylon canteen cover is an ALICE one, even though it has the correct style, it has the metal grometts. 3d the buttpack is a nylon post war one along with your helmet cover and uou have a 1974 style chin strap, and lose the MK II handgrenade, a lemon or base ball would be more appropriate! ya need to fix those things, :)

p

[TheShopRatsGear]

@pwmiraldi67 yeah, i got a new butt pack, the m61, and i got rid of the third pouch, and swapped the knife on my shoulder with the first aid pouch, less weight and its not as bulky, i actually like it better, pretty sure its an m67 canteen, its dated 69, and ALICE was adopted in 73.

[FlyinMonkeysFTW]

where did you buy all your gear? Links would be nice.

[TheShopRatsGear]

@FlyinMonkeysFTW i rarely buy off the internet. The flak vest, e tool, and one of the mag pouches was ebay, along with the helmet but i got that for christmas. i was given the m67 canteen. the other two mag pouches, the m56 canteen cover and canteen, the m56 e tool cover, suspenders, and butt pack (i now have an m61 vietnam vintage one) were all from army and navy stores, the holster was from a flea market, and the belt came with a bunch of stuff off craigslist. (pm sent about rest)

[TheShopRatsGear]

@FlyinMonkeysFTW nvm, you have freind lock on.

craigslist is a good place for cheap gear, mostly in groupings. i got a nam poncho, alice pack, sleeping bag, fatigues, belt, and two waterproof pack bags for $35. usually you can get some good scores there. next i would check out army and navy stores, big ones are ok, but the smaller ones tend to have more vintage stuff, but know more about the items, and prices can be higher,

[TheShopRatsGear]

@FlyinMonkeysFTW where at the big ones, they might not know what they have and you can get it cheap. then ebay would be last, usually you can find good stuff, but its almost always top dollar

[BlitzKreigFilms]

Very awesome dude! THAT GUY from USMF.

[TheShopRatsGear]

@BlitzKreigFilms thanks man, I just got a new vietnam M1 helmet, 73 dated, i have a late 70's one, thought i could use a period one, check it out on the forum

[EMANIAC76]

How did you get that cut on your left arm?

[TheShopRatsGear]

@EMANIAC76 palying basketball, i went for the ball, and so did this other kid, but he stopped and i tripped on his foot

[EMANIAC76]

@TheShopRatsGear That sucks.

[EMANIAC76]

awesome 5*

[petrwarry72]

nice 5*

[dillonforemanm4a1]

beastly loadout man!!! i have all that except that flak vest!!! i want one so bad!!