The Prepared Mindset

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The official YouTube channel of The Prepared Mindset. Hosted by Austin Diehl, here you'll find all of our long form videos on topics of preparedness, as well as shorts. Anything from training and range days, to night vision and gear, to rifle setups, kit shakedowns, and more. For those seeking to be more capable, more accountable, and continue on their individual journey of personal development and sustainability, welcome to the mindset. Host: Austin Diehl Producer/Camera: Lexy Diehl Looking for more? Here's our Podcast! open.spotify.com/show/5e2kzxzNWa6ybsr00jGXv7?si=3d… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prepared-mindset…

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OLight PL X - First Impressions and Thoughts

OLight PL X - First Impressions and Thoughts The Prepared Mindset

427 views - 2 weeks ago

Bladetech Valor - Next Level Reliability

Bladetech Valor - Next Level Reliability The Prepared Mindset

2.2K views - 3 weeks ago

Appendix Carry - Ditching my Sidecar

Appendix Carry - Ditching my Sidecar The Prepared Mindset

19.1K views - 4 weeks ago

Build a BCM Rifle - On a Budget!

Build a BCM Rifle - On a Budget! The Prepared Mindset

10K views - 1 month ago

SBR Setup - 10.5 Built for Her

SBR Setup - 10.5 Built for Her The Prepared Mindset

684 views - 1 month ago

Rifle Positions Simplified- Don't Flag Your Friends!

Rifle Positions Simplified- Don't Flag Your Friends! The Prepared Mindset

2.5K views - 1 month ago

Duty Holsters - Everything You Need!

Duty Holsters - Everything You Need! The Prepared Mindset

1.1K views - 1 month ago

My First SHOT Show Experience - Gear, Connections, and the Future of Prepared Mindset

My First SHOT Show Experience - Gear, Connections, and the Future of Prepared Mindset The Prepared Mindset

997 views - 1 month ago

Why Night Vision Is the Ultimate Prepared Civilian Capability (Single vs Dual Tubes Explained)

Why Night Vision Is the Ultimate Prepared Civilian Capability (Single vs Dual Tubes Explained) The Prepared Mindset

1.6K views - 1 month ago

Quad Tube Night Vision - Low Light Innovations MARS

Quad Tube Night Vision - Low Light Innovations MARS The Prepared Mindset

940 views - 1 month ago

Handgun Setup - Building a Fighting Pistol

Handgun Setup - Building a Fighting Pistol The Prepared Mindset

1K views - 1 month ago

Slick Plate Carriers - Are They Worth It?

Slick Plate Carriers - Are They Worth It? The Prepared Mindset

2.9K views - 1 month ago

Civilian Kit Shakedown | Plate Carrier, Belt, NV & 11.5” SBR

Civilian Kit Shakedown | Plate Carrier, Belt, NV & 11.5” SBR The Prepared Mindset

2.9K views - 3 months ago

CQB Fundamentals: Basic Room Entry

CQB Fundamentals: Basic Room Entry The Prepared Mindset

1K views - 3 months ago

Rifle Optics - Does Size Matter?

Rifle Optics - Does Size Matter? The Prepared Mindset

771 views - 3 months ago

The Truth About General Purpose Rifles in 2025 (My 13.9 ADM Build)

The Truth About General Purpose Rifles in 2025 (My 13.9 ADM Build) The Prepared Mindset

4K views - 3 months ago

Plate Carrier Setups for a Team: Matching is a Myth

Plate Carrier Setups for a Team: Matching is a Myth The Prepared Mindset

570 views - 4 months ago

Budget Night Vision Setup

Budget Night Vision Setup The Prepared Mindset

706 views - 4 months ago

PVS-14 Isn’t a Disadvantage - NODs for Civilians

PVS-14 Isn’t a Disadvantage - NODs for Civilians The Prepared Mindset

1.1K views - 4 months ago

Best Grip for Rifle Control? Vertical vs Angled vs Hand Stop

Best Grip for Rifle Control? Vertical vs Angled vs Hand Stop The Prepared Mindset

2.3K views - 4 months ago

Transition to Secondary - Moving Between Platforms

Transition to Secondary - Moving Between Platforms The Prepared Mindset

430 views - 4 months ago

Fighting Rifle - How to Set it Up

Fighting Rifle - How to Set it Up The Prepared Mindset

8.8K views - 5 months ago

Wilcox Raid Xe - The Best Civilian Laser?

Wilcox Raid Xe - The Best Civilian Laser? The Prepared Mindset

1.8K views - 5 months ago

Helmet Setups Explained - NODs, Thermals & Mission-Driven Configurations

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Helmet Setups Explained - NODs, Thermals & Mission-Driven Configurations The Prepared Mindset and Blakewater

2.2K views - 6 months ago

Vehicle EDC: What I Keep in My Car to Stay Prepared

Vehicle EDC: What I Keep in My Car to Stay Prepared The Prepared Mindset

11.8K views - 6 months ago

Build-Out Logic: Rifle Setup Theory

Build-Out Logic: Rifle Setup Theory The Prepared Mindset

11.9K views - 6 months ago

How to Start Your Night Vision Setup (Beginner Tips)

How to Start Your Night Vision Setup (Beginner Tips) The Prepared Mindset

1.2K views - 6 months ago

Are Compensators Worth It in 2025? Glock 45 Build & Roland Special Evolution

Are Compensators Worth It in 2025? Glock 45 Build & Roland Special Evolution The Prepared Mindset

2.1K views - 7 months ago

Team CQB Rifle Setups

Team CQB Rifle Setups The Prepared Mindset

12.9K views - 7 months ago

Learning CQB with MIL & LE? The Truth About Team Tactics

Learning CQB with MIL & LE? The Truth About Team Tactics The Prepared Mindset

383 views - 7 months ago

Building on a Budget: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Building on a Budget: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners The Prepared Mindset

6.6K views - 8 months ago

Buy Quality: My 5 Worst Gear Purchases

Buy Quality: My 5 Worst Gear Purchases The Prepared Mindset

765 views - 8 months ago

Pistol Red Dots Have Changed — Meet the One That Stands Out

Pistol Red Dots Have Changed — Meet the One That Stands Out The Prepared Mindset

462 views - 8 months ago

CQB Training for Civilians

CQB Training for Civilians The Prepared Mindset

813 views - 9 months ago

Galvion Caiman - Best Ballistic Helmet Setup

Galvion Caiman - Best Ballistic Helmet Setup The Prepared Mindset

1.9K views - 9 months ago

What to Pack for a Training Class (Don’t Make These Mistakes)

What to Pack for a Training Class (Don’t Make These Mistakes) The Prepared Mindset

414 views - 9 months ago

PGD ARCH Gen III: Is it still good?

PGD ARCH Gen III: Is it still good? The Prepared Mindset

2.9K views - 9 months ago

My URGI upper, Sort of...

My URGI upper, Sort of... The Prepared Mindset

1.3K views - 10 months ago

SPR vs GPR – Which Rifle Setup Wins?

SPR vs GPR – Which Rifle Setup Wins? The Prepared Mindset

4.4K views - 10 months ago

Saving Your Night Vision

Saving Your Night Vision The Prepared Mindset

1.8K views - 10 months ago

Setting up Plate Carrier Comms

Setting up Plate Carrier Comms The Prepared Mindset

8.7K views - 11 months ago

How to Set Up a DARC Strap on Your Plate Carrier (Fast & Easy DIY)

How to Set Up a DARC Strap on Your Plate Carrier (Fast & Easy DIY) The Prepared Mindset

1.7K views - 11 months ago

Updates to My Ferro FCPC

Updates to My Ferro FCPC The Prepared Mindset

2.4K views - 11 months ago

CQB Rifle Setup

CQB Rifle Setup The Prepared Mindset

6.9K views - 11 months ago

Comms Upgrade - So Long UV-5R...

Comms Upgrade - So Long UV-5R... The Prepared Mindset

2.6K views - 11 months ago

Overt vs Covert: Rural Applications

Overt vs Covert: Rural Applications The Prepared Mindset

1.6K views - 11 months ago

Overt vs Covert: Urban Applications

Overt vs Covert: Urban Applications The Prepared Mindset

568 views - 1 year ago

Lead and Steel Promethean LP-1: Gen 1 vs Gen 2

Lead and Steel Promethean LP-1: Gen 1 vs Gen 2 The Prepared Mindset

1.8K views - 1 year ago

Every Day Carry: A Progression

Every Day Carry: A Progression The Prepared Mindset

786 views - 1 year ago

How to Set Up Your Battle Belt

How to Set Up Your Battle Belt The Prepared Mindset

598 views - 1 year ago

GPR Ammo Testing

GPR Ammo Testing The Prepared Mindset

2.1K views - 1 year ago

Budget SPR Build

Budget SPR Build The Prepared Mindset

17.1K views - 1 year ago

Dry Fire Training: The 6 Essential Steps to Improve Your Shooting Skills

Dry Fire Training: The 6 Essential Steps to Improve Your Shooting Skills The Prepared Mindset

415 views - 1 year ago

Night Vision: Old School vs New School

Night Vision: Old School vs New School The Prepared Mindset

2.9K views - 1 year ago

The PMP Ready Room Tour - Where the Magic Happens...

The PMP Ready Room Tour - Where the Magic Happens... The Prepared Mindset

10.9K views - 1 year ago

Building Skills & Community — Prepared Mindset 2024 Year in Review

Building Skills & Community — Prepared Mindset 2024 Year in Review The Prepared Mindset

373 views - 1 year ago

Jon's Ferro Concepts FCPC v5 Setup

Jon's Ferro Concepts FCPC v5 Setup The Prepared Mindset

10.9K views - 1 year ago

Sentry Manufacturing Deadlock Charging Handle

Sentry Manufacturing Deadlock Charging Handle The Prepared Mindset

901 views - 1 year ago

A Better Battle Belt - Dynamic Principles Gunfighter Belt

A Better Battle Belt - Dynamic Principles Gunfighter Belt The Prepared Mindset

3K views - 1 year ago

PGD Arch GEN III Helmet: Ballistic on a Budget!

PGD Arch GEN III Helmet: Ballistic on a Budget! The Prepared Mindset

3.7K views - 1 year ago