No Adventure Without One - USGI 100 oz Hydration Carrier Backpack, No Bladder Venture Surplus 2026-09-22 | No Adventure Without One - USGI 100 oz Hydration Carrier Backpack, No Bladder
A Big Issue With Belt Kits Venture Surplus 2025-10-03 | A Quick Answer to a common question. Use Coupon Code WAFFLEUP for 10% OFF Your Next Order!Expires: 31JAN2026Shop Belts: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/belts-and-accessoriesFollow Us!X: https://x.com/Venture_SurplusIG: instagram.com/venture.surplus
How many times can everyone ask this question? Venture Surplus 2025-09-26 | Shop the web's favorite surplus store.venturesurplus.com
Whats the Cost of FREE? Venture Surplus 2025-09-19 | Get your FREE gear here: venturesurplus.com/category/clothing/cold-and-wet-weather-clothing/free-clothing
Beginners Guide to the Lensatic Compass Venture Surplus 2025-08-29 | Use Coupon Code: LANDNAV for 10% off your next Order.Expires 31OCT2025Shop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
Can a bayonet double as a survival knife? Venture Surplus 2025-08-15 | In this video, we put 3 bayonets and 2 survival knives to the test.Use coupon code "fixbayonets" for 10% off your next purchase!venturesurplus.com
A General Purpose Rhodesian Recon Vest Setup Venture Surplus 2025-07-25 | A quick look at a GP RRV setup that can work as a base for most anyone.Grab an RRV: venturesurplus.com/?s=Rhodesian+Recon+Vest&post_type=productShop Pouches: venturesurplus.com/category/pouchesUse Coupon Code MINUTEMAN for 10% OFF your next Order!Expires: 31AUG2025
Answering our #1 FAQ with a Simple Mod Venture Surplus 2025-06-27 | Today we're taking a look at how to make PMAGs fit in standard mag pouches, as well as how this simple mod allows you to get a lot more out of your gear.Shop Pouches: venturesurplus.com/category/pouches
DIY Tactical Waist Pack Venture Surplus 2025-06-13 | Let me know in the comments what you'd like to see next! Shop General Purpose Pouches: venturesurplus.com/category/pouches/general-purpose-pouchesBuckles & Straps: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/buckles-and-strapsCoupon Code MINUTEMAN expires: 31JULY2025
Revisiting the USMC Padded Sub Belt Venture Surplus 2025-05-30 | Padded Sub Belts: venturesurplus.com/products/usmc-padded-sub-belt-w-suspenders-coyote-brownUse Coupon Code MINUTEMAN for 10% OFF, Expires 31JULY2025
The Army Gets a Battle Belt Venture Surplus 2025-05-16 | In this video we go over one of the most recent nylon additions in the US Army, the Close Combat Set Belt. Grab One: venturesurplus.com/products/us-army-close-combat-set-belt-ocpUse Coupon Code MINUTEMAN for 10% OFF!Expires: 31JULY2025
The 48 Hour Kit, Part II: The Kit Venture Surplus 2025-05-02 | Part Two of a Two Part Series covering a 48 Hour Kit and it's contents. USMC Padded Sub Belts are Restocking heavily in a week or two, so stay tuned for a Restock announcement! Shop Field Gear: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gearShop Pouches: venturesurplus.com/category/pouchesFollow Us: X: https://x.com/Venture_SurplusIG: instagram.com/venture.surplus
The 48 Hour Kit, Part I: The Assault Pack Venture Surplus 2025-04-18 | Part One of a Two Part Series covering a 48 Hour Kit and it's contents. Shop: venturesurplus.comFollow Us: X: https://x.com/Venture_SurplusIG: instagram.com/venture.surplus
Digging into the Ranger Roll Venture Surplus 2025-04-04 | Quick video covering the ins and outs of the Ranger Roll, a minimalist sleeping method used all across the US Military and outdoor adventurists alike.Shop Sleeping Gear: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/sleep-systems
Setting Up a Simple Tarp Shelter in the Rockies, ASMR Style Venture Surplus 2025-03-28 | A no rush, no talking, setup of a simple tarp shelter out in the mountains.
The USMC Padded Sub Belt Venture Surplus 2025-03-21 | In this video we take a look at a great piece of kit we now carry! Grab One: venturesurplus.com/products/usmc-padded-sub-belt-w-suspenders-coyote-brownIf we're out of stock, make sure to hit that Notify Me button or sign up for emails!Follow Us:IG: instagram.com/venture.surplusX: https://x.com/Venture_Surplus
Now Shipping to the Great White North Venture Surplus 2025-03-07 | After a lot of teases, delays and wanting to get it running, we now ship to Canada! We understand the timing could be a little better, but it is what it is.Shop & Sign Up for Emails: venturesurplus.comFollow Us:IG: instagram.com/venture.surplusX: https://x.com/Venture_Surplus
USMC 2 Man Combat Shelter [OVERVIEW] Venture Surplus 2025-02-21 | Thanks for watching!Coupon Code TOUCHGRASS expires 7MAR2024Grab a Tent: venturesurplus.com/products/usmc-2-person-combat-tent-woodland
Xpedition Pants, Your New Favorite Adventure Pants Venture Surplus 2025-02-07 | In this video we take a good look at a new addition to our lineup, the Tru-Spec Xpedition Pants. Grab a Pair: venturesurplus.com/?s=Tru-Spec+24-7+Xpedition+Pants&post_type=product
How to Date Your MRE Venture Surplus 2025-01-24 | In this video I take a slightly long winded look at how to accurately date your MRE, even if you no longer have the original case. Most USGI MREs, including other standard issue Ready to Eat Meals, can be dated using the discussed methods!Shop MREs: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/food-and-water/mres
The American Battlejacket Venture Surplus 2025-01-10 | In this video I take a look at how to setup your Airborne Tactical Assault Panel, ATAP, as a Battlejacket.Grab One: venturesurplus.com/products/us-army-airborne-tactical-assault-panel-a-tap
Uparmoring the TAP Venture Surplus 2024-12-27 | In this video we take a quick look at how to get more out of your Tactical Assault Panel, if it's something that makes sense for you. Grab a TAP:venturesurplus.com/products/army-multicam-tactical-assault-panel
Questions, Answers & Rants Venture Surplus 2024-12-13 | If you have any suggestions on how you would like me to gather questions for another Q&A, please leave a comment!IG: instagram.com/venture.surplusX: https://x.com/Venture_SurplusShop: venturesurplus.com
Beans, Beans & More Bean. The HDR Meal Venture Surplus 2024-11-01 | In this video we cover an "MRE" that is super easy to eat and even easier to hand out. Pick A Few Up: venturesurplus.com/products/usgi-humanitarian-daily-ration-meal
Airborne Tactical Assault Panel Kit Breakdown Venture Surplus 2024-10-18 | Leave a comment below about what kind of kit breakdowns, and other videos you want to see in the future! Thanks for watching!Grab One: venturesurplus.com/products/us-army-airborne-tactical-assault-panel-a-tapInstagram: instagram.com/venture.surplus
RRV Kit Breakdown Venture Surplus 2024-10-03 | Covered in this video is a quick breakdown of a general purpose RRV setup. Please leave a comment on what you'd like to see in the future!Dangling on the RRV: youtu.be/MetXYpWas68Shop 3F Supply Gear: venturesurplus.com/?min_price=0&max_price=240&s=Task+Force&post_type=productShop Everything Else: venturesurplus.comInstagram: instagram.com/venture.surplus
DO YOU LIKE BEANS??? Venture Surplus 2024-09-30 | Head on over to Venture Surplus and get to packing some beans into your bag.
The Poor Mans Beavertail [Eagle Industries MAP] Venture Surplus 2024-09-20 | Here's a quick way to get a ton more out of the Eagle Industries Modular Assault Pack.Want to see more tips like this? Leave a comment below!EI MAPs: venturesurplus.com/products/used-eagle-industries-modular-assault-pack-khaki-mapSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
Field Stripping the MRE Venture Surplus 2024-09-06 | In this video we take a brief look at how to trim down a Meal, Ready to Eat into a smaller and easier to carry package.Get Some Meals: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/food-and-water/mresSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
Upgrade Your Military Lensatic Compass Venture Surplus 2024-08-23 | Here are three simple things you can do to get more out of your Military Lensatic Compass.Grab a Compass: venturesurplus.com/?s=Lensatic+Compass&post_type=productSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
3 Color Desert in the High Plains Venture Surplus 2024-08-02 | Quick test of the US 3 Color Desert Camo Pattern out in the plains during the middle of summer in Colorado. Tested at 50m and 100m.
The Basics of Poncho Shelters Venture Surplus 2024-07-20 | In this video I take a quick look at how to set up a few basic tarp and poncho shelters, along with some important considerations to think about when doing so.Check out our rotating stock of Tarps, Ponchos and Other Gear:venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/sheltersFollow Us On Instagram!:instagram.com/venture.surplus
TAP Kit Bundles [NEW BUNDLES] Venture Surplus 2024-06-27 | Use Coupon Code: TAPME and get 12% OFF your Kit BundleExpires 30JUNE2024Two New Tactical Assault Panel Kit Bundles are Stocked! In this video we cover each Bundle, the particulars about Kit Bundles in general and some easy improvements for your TAP.Grab a Kit: venturesurplus.com/products/usgi-tactical-assault-panel-bundled-kitsSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
[RESTOCKED] USGI MS 2000 IR Strobes Venture Surplus 2024-06-17 | MS 2000 IR Strobes are back! This video takes a quick look at what they are, and what they do.Grab One!: venturesurplus.com/products/army-frs-ms-2000m-distress-signal-strobe-ir-beaconSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
US Army Combat Pants Overview [We Have Crye at Home] Venture Surplus 2024-06-14 | In this video we take a look at the US Army Combat Pants. Where they came from, what they do and some pros/cons. Grab Some: venturesurplus.com/?s=US+Army+Combat+Pants%2C+Knee+Pad+Compatible&post_type=productSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
The Best Meal Ready to Eat? [COLD WEATHER MREs] Venture Surplus 2024-06-12 | We've just stocked up on a TON of USGI Cold Weather MREs! Head on over and grab on now, and get set for your next trip outside.Grab A Few!: venturesurplus.com/products/usgi-cold-weather-mre-meal-inspection-date-2026Missed Out? Sign Up For Emails!: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
How Effective Are US Uniforms Under Night Vision? Basic Testing Venture Surplus 2024-05-31 | In this video we take a look at a variety of USGI uniforms and see how they, and their camo patterns, perform under night vision. This is a fairly basic test of their performance, but shows each one under the same conditions.Let us know in the comments below how you though each one did, and what kind of tests you'd like to see in the future! Shop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
Make This Fit A Nalgene Water Bottle [QUICK TIP] Venture Surplus 2024-05-18 | At time of publishing we are unfortunately OUT OF STOCK.In this short video I cover how to easily modify one of the best canteen pouches out there to fit one of the most widely used water bottles. Grab an EI Canteen/GP Pouch: venturesurplus.com/products/used-eagle-industries-canteen-pouchesSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
Dangling On An RRV [QUICK TIP] Venture Surplus 2024-05-03 | In this short video I cover how to dangle a pouch on an Rhodesian Recon Vest. With plenty of space on the rig, it's easy to mount a large general purpose pouch and add valuable space on your kit for gear.Grab a TF RRV: venturesurplus.com/products/l-a-r-p-tactical-rhodesian-recon-vestShop Pouches: venturesurplus.com/category/pouches/general-purpose-pouches
Propper BDU 2.0 Pants [OVERVIEW] Venture Surplus 2024-04-20 | Get 10% OFF a pair of these pants with Coupon Code: ILIKEPANTSCoupon EXPIRES 27APR2024In this video we check out the Propper BDU 2.0s. These are fantastic lightweight BDU pants, made with a comfortable and quick drying 57/43 NYCO blend. Grab some!: venturesurplus.com/?s=Propper+BDU+2.0&post_type=productSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
Camouflaging Your Gear [OVERVIEW] Venture Surplus 2024-04-05 | In this video, I take a look at what is camouflage (in basic terms), what gear you can apply camo to, and some basic application methods if you're unsure on how to apply them. Overall, it's just me having fun with camo. Shop Venture Surplus and grab some pouches and gear to camo up!venturesurplus.comSign Up for Emails and be the first to know about everything!venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-listThanks for watching and if you like this content, be sure to subscribe, leave a comment and like the video!
The Rhodesian Recon Vest [OVERVIEW] Venture Surplus 2024-03-22 | In this video we take a look at the always awesome RRV. To show it off, a L.A.R.P Tactical TF RRV was used, which is an amazing reproduction of the RRV from back in the day. L.A.R.P Tac RRVs: venturesurplus.com/products/l-a-r-p-tactical-rhodesian-recon-vestShop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.comSigns up for Emails!: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
The Kit Your Kit Needs, Gear to keep you going. Venture Surplus 2024-03-08 | In this video I cover a handful of items that can make your life a little easier when your out and about for a long period of time. Whether that be the field, or just camping. While we don't sell all the items covered, they are all great items to fill up the kit we do sell!Shop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
The Infantry Assault Pack [BREAKDOWN] Venture Surplus 2024-02-23 | In this video I take a look at the typical Assault Pack that an Infantryman, or enabler, might be carrying for overnight Patrol Base Ops. From a few considerations on what kind of assault pack you might need, to what a fairly standard packing list looks like. Towards the end, I also show some of the different items that the typical Infantryman, or enabler, might have to carry as well. Shop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.comBackpacks & Accessories: venturesurplus.com/category/field-gear/packs
The Ready Rope [OVERVIEW] Venture Surplus 2024-02-09 | In this video I take a look at a new item, the Ready Rope. This is an easy to carry solution to keeping 100 feet of 550 cord ready to go, while staying organized. ARM Ready Rope: venturesurplus.com/products/arm-ready-rope-dispenser-550-cord-100-feetShop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
Battle Belt Building Primer Venture Surplus 2024-01-29 | In this video I take an overall look at what a Battle Belt is, considerations for when building it out, and take a look at two examples on what a Battle Belt can look like. This video is a Primer, just enough to really get you started if you want to build a belt out, or are struggling with what to do with your belt. A few pouches/pieces shown are not stocked by Venture Surplus. They were used as example pieces of gear that are commonly available or are in common use for example purposes, and to display a variety of gear that is commonly seen out and about. Shop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
The Forest Ranger Canteen [OVERVIEW] Venture Surplus 2024-01-12 | In this video we take a good look at a great 1 Quart Water Source, the Forest Canteen. Also know as the USFS, GSA, Forest Ranger Canteen, among many other names. It's a great, low cost, option to keeping water on you at all times.Canteens: venturesurplus.com/products/us-forest-ranger-canteen-1-quartShop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
Get More Out Of Less [USGI IFAK INSERTS] Venture Surplus 2023-12-30 | In this video I cover a really simple, and cheap, way to keep your gear organized. Whether you're throwing these in your Pouch, Backpack, or just under the seat in your car, this is an easy way to keep your tools and gear ready to go. USGI IFAK Inserts: venturesurplus.com/products/ifak-insertShop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.comSign Up For Emails: venturesurplus.com/get-10-off-for-joining-our-list
Setting Up The Airborne TAP Venture Surplus 2023-12-15 | In this video I go over a quick and easy layout of the A-TAP. I tried to use pouch styles that common, and you might have have laying around. Biggest thing about harnesses like this, GP space is king. A-TAPs: venturesurplus.com/products/us-army-airborne-tactical-assault-panel-a-tapShop Venture Surplus: venturesurplus.com
Layering For Movement in Cold Weather Venture Surplus 2023-12-01 | In this video I discuss how to layer, using USGI CW Layers, for while moving around in a field environment when wearing gear. I get a lot more wordy then normal in this one, so please bear with me as I go over some important things to consider when moving around in the Fall, Winter and Early Spring.Shop Cold Weather Clothing: venturesurplus.com/category/clothing/cold-and-wet-weather-clothing
