Good bad & Fu*ked Up - Helmet

About this video

McPhee discusses his experiences with older military skydive and combat helmets, comparing them to modern helmet technology. He breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of the half-tech helmet he used during his service, including its airflow, night vision mounting capabilities, and poor padding design.

Key takeaways

• McPhee argues that older half-tech helmets offered good airflow and were adaptable for night vision mounting before modern helmet systems were developed
• McPhee contends that the padding in vintage combat helmets was inadequate and uncomfortable compared to contemporary gel pad systems
• McPhee believes modern soldiers have superior helmet technology with built-in mounts and better ergonomics than what was available during his era

Episode details: published January 24, 2023 · 5.6K views · 2:38 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.

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