Dirty Civilian

Chad Barber has been a camera operator and editor in the Firearms and Overlanding industries for the past five years with views on his works reaching over a hundred million. But how did he find that passion and direct it into a purpose? We dive deep into his past to track how conflict and circumstance transformed him from a rebellious and aimless teenager into a purposeful professional with a prepared mindset. From Episode 008 of The Dirty Civilian Podcast: Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0iQ6xIergnThrV0ZzF8ReX?si=24896a04e9814102 Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dirty-civilian-podcast/id1676174940 Chad can be found on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/desert_rats_ Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com

In 2020, we saw a wild influx of people leaving the cities. For various reason, people left for “vacation” or just flat out moved. How possible do you think a scenario like this is again? #move #4runner #overland

How do you stage gear in your car? Where is the medical, tire changing tools or rifle? More considerations like this in our 4-Runner load out video. #truck #overland #adventure #4Runner

What items, skills, and considerations are essential for living out of your vehicle for weeks at a time while crossing the country? We get a comprehensive look at Chad Barber's 4-Runner and everything he takes with him for cross-country travel, framed within a not-so-unlikely scenario. Plenty of useful tips, tricks, and items that every prepared citizen should have in their vehicle at all times, even if they're not "overlanding". Chad Barber | https://instagram.com/desert_rats_ Rally Rats | https://www.youtube.com/@rallyrats9845/videos Additional Footage was provided by Ramblr Collective & Rally Rats. - Products & Sales Newsletter | DIRTYCIVILIAN for 5% Off https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com 00:00 Not-So-Unlikely Scenario 00:43 6000mi Journey 03:00 Fuel Considerations 07:41 Food, Cooking, & Kitchen 20:34 Water Storage & Collection 22:25 Tools & Organization 30:15 Extra Fluids & Parts 34:42 Sleep System & Emergency Items 39:00 Meat Storage, Generators, Batteries 43:36 Personal Protection 46:46 Shelter & Sleeping 49:28 Comms & Navigation 53:15 Every Vehicle Should Have These 55:30 Air Compressor 56:09 Recovery Tools 01:02:23 Antennas & Cell Service 01:04:06 Roof Rack 01:05:56 Routine Maintenence 01:06:27 Skill Building 01:07:52 Armor, Wheels, Suspension 01:13:20 Lights 01:16:39 Under The Hood 01:18:25 Preparedness Mindset

Full video on our page. - This L3 PVS14 held up really well to our laser test. While the civilian class lasers aren’t very impressive, the BE Meyers MAWL isn’t to be scoffed at. - You can see the tube autogating when the laser passes over it. Even held on the tube for a full minute, we found no long term damage. #nightvision #noodles #nods

Start with what you can afford and then save money while you train. Once you can drop some cash on quality uppers and carriers, then do so. - See the full video on our channel. #train #work #practice

Do you have piles of old plate carriers and nylon sitting around? Numerous AR builds that never get used? Here are some of the mistakes we made early on by not having an end goal in mind for our gear, and wasting energy on equipment acquisition instead of training. And, how you can avoid it or get out of it. DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian - Americana Pipedream | DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage 00:00 Mistakes Were Made 03:02 Josh's Loadout 06:41 Drew's Loadout 12:39 Nick's Loadout 15:24 Priority List & Next Steps

We chat with one of our good friends, Collin Underdahl, about isolation, trauma, mental health, and how themes in our lives say much more than singular events. This is a very honest conversation about the darkness that many men face, and, finding the light. From Episode 007 of The Dirty Civilian Podcast. Collin can be found on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/collin_underdahl DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian

Night Vision. NODs. NVGs. Night Vision Goggles. Whatever you call it, there are so many conflicting beliefs about what they can and can’t do. Drew & Josh brutalize a set of NODs to discover - How fragile are they? Does white light damage them? Do lasers damage them? And what powers do they actually give you? 7 Common Myths/Beliefs. What is fact and what is fiction? Huge thanks to Steele Industries for supplying the NODs. https://www.steeleindustries.com DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian - Americana Pipedream | DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage - Wideners | https://www.wideners.com 00:00 Best Intro Ever 00:36 Conflicting Information 01:42 NV Filming Equipment 02:26 Specialist Jones 02:47 NVG Test Units 04:17 Myth 1 NODs Can’t Be Damaged with No Batteries In 05:45 Laser vs NODs No Power 08:19 The Sun vs NODs No Power 11:08 OOF 15:16 Myth 2 Lasers will Destroy NODs 18:46 Myth 3 If Lights Turn On, I’ll Be Blind 20:00 White Light vs NODs 26:16 Fire vs NODs 29:01 Myth 4 Tall Optic Mounts Necessary? 33:26 Myth 5 Night Vision is Better Than White Light 41:43 Myth 6 NODs make me Invisible 44:45 Myth 7 NODs are Fragile 47:05 Brutal Drop Test 54:57 Can We Repair it? 55:39 Night Vision Surgery 57:46 No Freakin’ Way 58:23 Sorry Charlie 59:49 Torture Test Continues 01:05:11 Train & Proliferate NODs 01:08:14 Wholesome Content

Maintaining your equipment in a sterile environment is a no-brainer. But what should you pack to service your tools in the field? We equip our trucks with everything we need to change a tire and do basic maintenance on the road, so why not do the same for your rifle? In this video, Josh breaks down how and what he packs in his basic field repair and maintenance kit. DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian - Americana Pipedream | DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage 00:00 Everything Requires Maintenance and Repair 01:43 Magpul Daka Loadout 02: 23 Lubrication 02:32 Bore Snakes 03:02 Bolt & BCM SOPMOD Replacement Kit 03:39 Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Areas 03:52 Gloves 04:09 Chamber/Barrel Debris 05:55 Brushes 06:20 Dedicated Multitool & Bit Set 07:33 Extra Batteries

It’s far too easy to pack your bags for a trip and hit the road without giving a second thought about the little items that can make your life easier and the big items that could save your life. Collin Underdahl visits Josh and Drew and goes over some of the more “overlooked” items he keeps with him on long work trips to help him stay better prepared. This is not a comprehensive "preparedness" travel video. These are simply some items one guy travels with to give you ideas of what you're overlooking. Collin Underdahl can be found at https://www.instagram.com/collin_underdahl DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian - Americana Pipedream | DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage 00:00 Intro 00:54 Multi-Day Road Trip Items 2:32 Tactical vs Normal Looking 06:37 Fuel Tank Repair Story 09:15 Medical Story 13:15 Overlooked Items 20:12 Carry Items 24:46 Night Vision 28:00 Travel Aches 31:21 Range Gear

What kind of ammo do you train with and what ammo do you keep loaded for an emergency? Do you know the zero shift between the two or does it even matter? - #dirtycivilian

It's easy to get sucked into the trap of setting up Loadouts around a particular platform. What we've been shifting towards is building Loadouts around likely "scenarios". This is one of those "thought exercises" that we play to mentally work through whether or not we have everything we want and need. These "games" have taught us to cut out a lot of unnecessary gear and opened our eyes to some items that we need. What would you add/remove for this situation and what would you like to see as the next scenario we work through? DIRTY CIVILIAN LINKS: - Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian - Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian - Podcast | https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb - Website | https://www.dirtycivilian.com Supporters: - Products & Sales Newsletter | https://www.surplusnewsletter.com/dirtycivilian - Americana Pipedream | DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage 00:00 The Setup 02:03 Countdown Begins 07:03 10-Minute Warning 12:03 5-Minute Warning 16:03 Explain & Apologize

Kyle Lamb, Vikings Tactics Founder/CEO and Delta Operator during his career in the military, shares his wisdom and experiences with Drew and Josh. From family, marriage, and parenting to leadership, Black Hawk Down, and performance shooting - this conversation is one for the books. You can find more of Kyle Lamb and what he is doing through Viking Tactics: Https://www.vikingtactics.com Https://www.instagram.com/vikingtactics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian Americana Pipedream: DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb

Cold start for Nick and Josh - Some people think there is no point to practicing rifle to concealed transitions. We strongly disagree. How about you? #justA #dirtycivilian

Josh & Drew link up with Kyle from Core Vision Training to learn a few of the proven strategies for clearing rooms, houses, and other CQB environments. This builds upon the "CQB Every Civilian Should Know" video for those wanting to progress in their knowledge and skill sets. As always, we're huge advocates for getting professional training to lay the foundation of knowledge, then pursue excellence on your own time. Core Vision Training: https://www.corevision-training.com https://www.instagram.com/corevisiontraining Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian Americana Pipedream: DIRTY10 for 10% Off https://www.americanapipedream.com/discount/Dirty10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtycivilian Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JaC0iCHXyzb 00:00 Always. Sometimes. Never. 00:49 Core Vision Training 02:40 Principles of CQB 07:24 Gear Questions 11:33 Corner Fed Room Clearing 12:41 Running the Rabbit 14:55 Sterile vs Non-Sterile Environments 16:20 Stock Placement in CQB 19:17 Team-Based Considerations 26:08 Deliberate, Dynamic, & Limited Penetration 28:51 Processing Information 35:07 Homework 37:14 Core Vision Training Courses 38:51 NVG CQB Sneak Peek

Your body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location. It’s present in every muscle movement you have. Without proprioception, you wouldn’t be able to move without thinking about your next step. Proprioception allows you to walk without consciously thinking about where to place your foot next. It lets you touch your elbow with your eyes closed.

It's easy to build an arsenal of duplicates. In this video, Josh goes over his two main builds and how he created them to complement each other. Build with purpose and train accordingly. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian Americana Pipedream 10% off code: DIRTY10 https://www.americanapipedream.com/ Plate Carrier & Hesco M210s from AT Armor: https://store.atarmor.com/Default.asp 00:00 If I could only have one... 04:29 Optics, Capability, and Performance 07:37 Ballistic Myths 09:48 Train with both 22:28 Purpose Built + Flexibility

The people who are best at anything are the best because they execute fundamentals so well. Still, no matter how good you are, there will always be drills or full days when you just can’t perform like you want. - On days like this, just remember: 1: Have fun 2: Remove distractions 3: Focus on where you are successful #dirtycivilian

This week we sit down and talk about how we fell down the rabbit hole of gun ownership and training, the slippery slope of prioritizing obsession over preparedness, and how to reach new people and bring them up to your level of understanding and skill. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dirtycivilian Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iQ6xIergnThrV0ZzF8ReX?si=501a4d60c3f3423b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dirty-civilian-podcast/id1676174940 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtycivilian 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 Hot or Not 00:08:28 Reaching New People and Communities 00:19:00 The Tactical Rabbit Hole 00:26:45 Shifting Focus to Training 00:36:41 Shifting Focus to Preparedness 01:02:35 Content Creation Strategy

You wake up in bed. You get ready for the day. You go to work. You go to the grocery. You shop at a store. You go back home and go to sleep. We are in buildings and "close quarters" environments every day - probably even the majority of our day. That's why CQB is relevant to every person. In this video, we go back to the basics with Drew Estell, owner of Baer Solutions and a Special Operations Veteran, to focus specifically on the top three CQB considerations every person should know and master. Go and watch the Baer Solutions "3 Ways To Secure Your Home" to follow up on these concepts, and give them a like/subscribe: https://youtu.be/ox6KLxde3Lc Baer Solutions offers entry-level and advanced classes on CQB and a variety of other skill sets at Baersolutionsllc.com. Thanks to our Patreon supporters for making content like this possible: Patreon.com/dirtycivilian Daily content on Instagram: instagram.com/dirtycivilian 00:00 Try-Hard Intro 03:05 CQB is For Everyone 04:51 Hallways 06:29 Deliberate vs. Driving Force 14:22 Doorways 20:43 Stairs 29:33 Other Considerations 31:19 Master the Basics

You should have a weapon light on your gun but you should also have a handheld. Sometimes the handheld is a primary and sometimes it’s a back up. Also, not only do we advocate for people to carry good tools, we strongly advise you get reps to become proficient. - We go into this topic in greater detail here on YouTube. Hit up our “Why you need a weapon light” video if you’re interested. - #dirtycivilian

How prepared are you for food shortages or price spikes of simple goods like milk and eggs? How do you start a small homestead on very little land and on a low budget? In this video, we go into heavy detail about what to consider when looking into dairy goats and chickens and how we've been doing it. Keep in mind, full self-sufficiency goes well beyond what we articulate in this video. This is simply a step towards it and just one way to do it. Additional resources at dirtycivilian.com/homesteading. This includes a supply list of everything you see in the video, a cost breakdown, and resources that we used to make more informed decisions for our own homestead. If you enjoyed the video, consider supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/dirtycivilian Instagram: instagram.com/dirtycivilian ​@RebelNewsOnline Is a great source for information on the war against homesteaders and small farmers. 00:00 Intro 03:05 Land & Setup 04:45 Security 05:23 Guardian Livestock Dog 06:10 Dairy Goats 09:05 Goat Feed & Care 17:21 How to Milk Goats 25:35 Milking Goats with Night Vision 29:21 Hoof Trimming 32:54 Milk Filtration 37:45 Chickens 41:10 Chicken Feed & Care 43:02 Raw Eggs are Delicious 46:10 Final Considerations 49:31 Credits