Hobo Hiking with a Bindle: Old School, Minimalist
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- This video demonstrates how I hobo hike on trails with a bindle. We can learn a great deal about leading a simple life, survival and bushcraft by studying hobos. A hobo is a migratory worker or homeless vagabond, especially one who is penniless. The term originated in the United States after the American Civil War, when men searched for work by hopping trains. The number of hobos increased greatly during the Depression era of the 1930s. Life as a hobo was dangerous, violent and deadly. Not only were they thrown off trains for trespassing, but hopping trains was deadly.
You should not trespass on railroad property. Not only is it illegal, but it is dangerous. Many people have lost limbs or died trying to hop trains. You may be sucked under a moving train if you are too close. Four thousand people die or are injured annually while trespassing on railroad tracks.
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Recently, several TH-cam friends gave me a community staff for my 70th birthday. I am deeply honored by this award that was presented at the 3rd Annual Spring Bushcraft Meetup at Big South Fork in Tennessee. The idea for this gift came from Billy Joe (Bill in the Hills / billyjoedenny ). The staff can do many different things. Not only is it a walking stick, but it can be a hobo stick, to hold my bindle. Bill provided the aluminum pole that can boil water and a leather-covered handle that can be used as a torch and and always a saw. Ingeneous. The staff was then handed-off to other Bushcraft TH-camrs.
Bob (Bob808Knight / bob808knight ) added a camera mount for the pole. Travis (Survive Without / survivewithout ) made a fishing pole attachment. Justin (grierwolfe / grierwolfe ) added detailed leatherwork and a firesteel with antler handle. And Darby (RiverBendSurvival / riverbendsurvival ) added an engraving that reads “To Ken for 70 years of loving nature.” This gift means more to me than you can imagine. I thank everyone for their contribution. Check out their TH-cam Channels if you are not already subscribed. They are awesome folks and great friends who make videos worth watching.
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I grew up hunting, fishing, and trapping along the rails, and walking the rails to get to towns. Doing so was common out in the country when I was young. It's still pretty common today. I lived in a tiny farm town that had a grain elevator at the center. Freight trains stopped almost daily to pick up grain, or to offload other things the grain elevator needed. In the fall, when corn and soybeans were harvested, the grain elevator ran almost all night, and farmer brought wagons of grain pulled by tractors until two or three in the morning. The sound of these tractors, of the train whistles, and the idling freight train engines, was loud but beautiful, and never bothered my sleep, even though we lived just fifty yards from the grain elevator and the tracks.
As kids, we'd talk to the engineers, brakemen, and caboose men for hours while the trains sat on the side track beside the elevator, waiting for the train cars to be loaded. As teens, the engineer would let us ride in the engine or caboose to the next town east or west. East was eighteen miles, and west was seven, or, if we wanted, to the next town after that, which was about nineteen miles. That was his limit for hitchhikers. We always had to walk back along the track to get home, but we were young, and it was an easy walk, and great fun. We seldom got to town, so we made a day of it.
Fantastic James. Thanks for watching and commenting ...ATB, Ken
I love your story. Thanks for sharing. My god, have times changed
The story was told
man u are so like the mister Rogers of the outdoors .. I love it . great work
WOW, 70 years of age! I would have guessed the early 50s, very impressive indeed! Congratulations Kenneth, may you live for many, many fine years tome come in the great outdoors, take care!
fizzlebug same I was guessing 50 ken is in amazing shape !
Leave nothing but footprints !
Take nothing but memories !
Owen Joseph King Thumbs up!
Actually, he took more than memories --- Mr. Kramm took other people's garbage. Shortsighted swine who use the outdoors as their personal amusement park, then trash it. We could live in something akin to paradise on earth if the world were full of respectful, generous spirits like Kenneth Kramms!
@@jackkennedy_1963 think about that being done on the scale of corporations and entire seas. That's what's going on. So sad, that not even an individual can stop littering.
find this hard to believe Ken but in the early to mid seventies, a large portion of Orange county, ca., where I live, was corn fields, strawberry fields, orange trees, avocado trees and melons. The Union Pacific R.R. rad cris cross all around us. We use to still see real Hobos get off the trains and cook food in the groves. As a kid, I took can food to some, ate lunch with them right off a camp fire! We use to jump the trains all the time. One kid that jumped a train with me, was too scared to jump back off when the train built speed. I saw him disappear down the tracks. He showed up the next day, He rode all the way to the L.A. yard and police called his father. Great times as a kid. Enjoyed your video and the memories it brought back to me. Now days the fields and most of the tracks are all gone.
PHARRAOH Thanks for sharing your experience. Good memories. Times have changed...but hobos are still around. I've run into several live in the nearby forests.Take care, Ken
One evening as the sun went down
And the jungle fire was burning,
Down the track came a hobo hiking,
And he said, "Boys, I'm not turning
I'm headed for a land that's far away
Beside the crystal fountains
So come with me, we'll go and see
The Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains,
There's a land that's fair and bright,
Where the handouts grow on bushes
And you sleep out every night
Where the boxcars all are empty
And the sun shines every day
On the birds and the bees
And the cigarette trees
The lemonade springs
Where the bluebird sings
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All the cops have wooden legs
And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth
And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs
The farmers' trees are full of fruit
And the barns are full of hay
Oh I'm bound to go
Where there ain't no snow
Where the rain don't fall
The wind don't blow
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
You never change your socks
And the little streams of alcohol
Come trickling down the rocks
The brakemen have to tip their hats
And the railroad bulls are blind
There's a lake of stew
And of whiskey, too
You can paddle all around 'em
In a big canoe
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains,
The jails are made of tin
And you can walk right out again,
As soon as you are in
There ain't no short-handled shovels,
No axes, saws or picks,
I'ma goin' to stay
Where you sleep all day,
Where they hung the jerk
That invented work
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
I'll see you all this coming Fall
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains"
i have to say you are one special person and i truly mean that. an inspiration to so many. i would be lucky to have the chance to share a fire with you and i hope i get to one day.
this video is living proof that you just need to get out and have fun. no excuses needed. i bet that swim felt amazing.
it was an honor to have the opportunity to work on that staff. gives me true joy. glad you like it.
Survive Without Thanks Travis. I'm smiling. Your the person who is the inspiration... Always smiling and enjoying nature....
KennethKramm well it looks like we inspire each other
love this guy he makes me think of the Mr. Rogers of bushcraft,, amazing guy,,great videos
I honor you brother Ken !
I am very grateful !
Be safe and take care.
ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
I love your videos. I like spending time alone in nature, and learn a lot from you. Your gentle ways are a treat. Thanks for sharing!
+TheNoonie50 Thanks. Your feedback means a lot to me. Much appreciated, my friend. ...Ken
Ken , your so pure in your love of nature , camping and hiking. Such a great inspiration . If I'm not hiking or camping . I'm reading something or watching a video about bushcraft. I feel such positive karma when watching your videos. You fill my and my wife's heart full of joy . Just to know that a person like you exists in this life time . Your definitely a mountain man in another life . Hope and pray I get to watch a thousand more videos of you in the future. Cheers my friend :)
Robert West Thank you Robert!
You must be a family member of Joes I'm not the only one. My main problem is he want people to financially support him for his lack of skill . Much of the bushcraft community feel the same way
If he wants to go out and play camp that's fine . But actually claim to have a bushcraft channel. He never lost his ferro rod he just had no real skill in bushcraft. He's a phoney . I hope Joe gets to spend as much time camping as he likes just don't make claims that are not true .he needs to get a real job. Not whine an expect people to take care of him he's a pussy . 3 days omg so ooooooo funny .
I'm not anger . My friend . I actually like some of Joes channels. When his dogs included. A camper and his dog you can't beat that combination. I'm just responding to your message. Hope you get to camp an hike a million times . Cheers :)
Great video Ken The staff was an awesome gift from all good fellows over there. Welldone Bill on thinking that idea up.
You almost looked the part of a hobo with a beard like that. You will never see me Mr. Jacklore with a scruffy beard no never.No not even on my next video even though I promised I would not shave til the workshop extension is done.!
My wife says I look like a hobo now!!
Ha.
Well done Ken and all the best and ofcourse
PEACE MAN
Sandy
Wiltshire Man Thanks Sandy. To me, TH-cam friends are the best ever! Yes, I look like a hobo, but my boots were too expensive (according to one comment); I should have used my old boots!! I'm fortunate, my wife likes my beard and does not want me to shave it!!!!
Peace, Ken
I commend you on having the forethought to bring a trash bag not just for your trash but for others who did not have the courtesy to take care of their own. You sir are a gentleman
The coolest camper i have seen on youtube. Great kits and all one needs for the nights outdoors without spening on unnecessary getups. We can all use these great setups and ideas. Love the stories and wonderful vids. Thanks.
I know an older guy that use to jump trains as a kid and sports a prosthetic leg now, dangerous stuff.
I really like how you use you camp outs as a lesson, I always learn something now from every video you make.
DiddyBushcraftnOutdoors Thanks. You're feedback is much appreciated.
Ken, I have watched and rewatched your video's almost from your beginning on TH-cam. I love the historical perspectives, the educational information, and actually everything. You're an inspiration and a delight!
you really deserve that staff mr sun shine its a joy to watch your channel
I know it's an old video... I've watched it several times.... just thinking about Ken this morning and had to re-watch!!! Miss ya' Brother!
-Chris
Here's to many more years giving us great videos and instructions. That's a cool staff, I'd buy it. :)
Thanks!
English hobo here, 10 years living outside. I'm planning a trek to Istanbul next month, using a traditional bedroll and haversack.
Already thinking about next year, a super minimalist bindle...
Sounds great!
I could not understand anything you said, but I enjoyed every minute! Thank you Kenneth!
***** Smiling Annemieke. Be safe, my friend. ....ken
My great grandfather was a multimillionaire and when he needed a break he would take off and live the hobo lifestyle for a couple months or so at a time he would do this 2-3 times a year he owned over half of the town he lived in but he just enjoyed being free even if it was only temporary
What a unique and wonderful gift for your birthday, Kenneth.
Lellobeetle Yes it was! Thanks for watching and commenting....
I have always loved kens videos
Thanks
ken i had no idea your are 70! i had you down as early 60's - looking good my friend.
loved the minimalist idea with that super carry pole - awesome.
nice way to cool down after a long day and well done on clearing up rubbish too.
splendid video ken
funkyprepper I like the knife picture for your profile pic. first I have seen with something like that. That might catch on.
funkyprepper Thanks for watching! For me, being outdoors is relaxing and rejuvinating....
That is a really cool setup! Bindle and staff camping...lol...awesome. Everything about this video was awesome. That staff is great. Take care
Mark
Adventure Time Outdoors Thanks Mark
Och, I was astonished by the amount of rubbish that people left in such a beautiful place!
You've made a great video and I loved it. Thanks for sharing your experience with us Ken.
awesome ken, i now know im a hobo..lol. brushcrafting is the same , stelfness , self reliance, creative way of camping and cooking ..and using resources around you.
im so glad the staff came in handy , well deserved my friend..
oh yea , i have never seen a can opened that way. i will never forget it.
thanks for a awesome video, i hope bob listens about the dangers of trains...im smiling.
hobo bill
billy joe denny I'm smiling bill. Yes, you are a hobo....and a darn good one. This is an excellent way to open cans; I first saw it in the inner city, where guys were cooking a meal. Ingenious.... ken
Great video. I worked for juvenile justice for several years and worked at homeless shelter with some of my juvenile clients. I got a very good education on how they survived and camp in the city urban camping and camping and living in the woods . So ask away .
Robert West Excellent. If I do a series about this topic, I certainly will ask away..... Thanks for mentioning....
Awesome idea and gift guys:) This guy deserved it, we enjoy your videos Kenneth.
Excellent gift and a great idea for roughing it out in the woods
Ragingskull Thanks!
Dear Sir, You are an inspiration to me. Thank you.
A wonderful gift that was well deserved, Kenneth. What an interesting and enjoyable video. I would love to Hobo hike and camp. I made a hiking staff/defensive weapon from a length of bamboo. It would be better served to convert it to carry a bindle. On one end I can mount a Cold Steel knife with the hollow handle; the other hollow end of the staff stores a survival kit and a set of chopsticks. The chopsticks rattle loudly when I'm on a bear congested trail. The end is capped with an old Rx medicine bottle that is wrapped with 10 feet of duct tape. The handle part is wrapped with about 20 feet of 550 paracord and a loop for a hand hold when thrusting the spear forward. My backyard testing area is actually called 'Hobo Camp" that one of my friends jokingly named it. It's between two perfectly distanced trees for a hammock; a rope tied between the trees has a camo tarp set up. I constructed a fire pit to test my stoves...I test my gear before going on any adventure. Gear breakdown is a pet peeve of mine on the trail. Love your videos Kenneth, as they are a great source of learning and entertainiment.
I have never seen the Hobo can opener before. Cool.
Thank you for sharing this and you got a great gift. Well deserved I think. Please keep up these fine videos. I enjoy your presentation very much.
Gregory Harris Thanks Gdregory!
any place in nature is a day not wasted
Beautiful video. Many thanks !
Glad you enjoyed it
After watching your videos through the years, I don't know what I've gleaned more of from them: knowledge or joy. I hope you persevere the trolls and eventually return. You'll be sorely missed in the meantime!
Hobo hiking looks fun to try.I liked the can opener.
Me too! Cool way to open a can.
OLD SCHOOL SURVIVAL AND CREATIVITY IN NATURE. WOW
HYDERABAD FITNESS Thanks for watching my friend!
Nice video. Lenny and George would be proud! Take care and have fun out there!
WoodsTrekka' Thanks!
Just found your channel a day or so ago and I thoroughly enjoy your videos. This one was no exception and it reminds us that kess is more.
They are a great group of guys... I wish I clda been there... Happy late bday my young buddy Ken... Thats one of the coolest walking sticks I ever seen!!!
+John K. Eich Bushcraft. Thanks John. The guys made me an awesome walking stick. Big Smile. ATB, Ken
They sure did my friend.
Kenneth thank you for showing such varied outdoors ideas. Every time I watch your video's, I both smile and learn something. You show innovation and a stewardship of the land. thank you!
That is a seriously awesome setup
Just wonderful. I had never seen that hobo can opener before, it's a great trick. Congratulations on the 70 years and wishing you many many more.
balticbushcraft thanks for watching and taking time to comment. atb, ken
evenin, Ken; This was a real treat 2 follow along on. That Birthday Staff sure has all & More than 1 needs. Very thoughtful of all who were involved with this. A Constant reminder on all your wonderful outings U share with us here, Friend.
Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry
God Bless
T.W. Milburn Thanks Terry. I always appreciate your comments. Being outdoors is wonderful and I'm glad that my videos inspire others. Take care, my friend. ATB Ken
I wish health and peace to your life my friend and give us great video. Love from Greece.
Really nice video. Halfway through and i gotta say, your channel hid from me for waaay too long! Back to the video...
+ScrambledO Thanks!
Great video Ken Hobo hiking.That walking stick your friends gave you is awesome each had a great addition. When we were kids we dreamed a lot about being a Hobo what a life. atb Opal
Opal Preston Shirley Thanks Opal. Folks on TH-cam are the "best ever." Hope your having a great weekend, my friend. ....Ken
Damn, 70 years old? Hope I'm in that good shape when I'm 50. Your (Ken's) condition is your best advertisement .
RodCornholio Yep! Thanks for your kind comments.
That was cool. It's nice to see you getting rewarded for all of your dedication
State Parkers Thanks Clint and Melody! .. ken
KennethKramm Our Ken Kramm encounter video is processing on youtube right now. Up in a few.
Thanks Ken for sharing. When ever I go fishing I carry a 5 gal. bucket to sit on. And before I leave I make it a point to pick up cans, bottles, fishing lines and cans. Unfortunately sometimes I could be there all day picking up trash.
elpasokid 53 Cool! Great idea! Thanks for posting.
Best darn hobo I've seen in a while. Thanks again, Ken. See ya in the next one..............................Ross
Ross Sullivan Thanks Ross!
I really enjoyed this very much! Thank you, Kenneth.
DaringDaver Thanks!
Love your videos. Nice theme. Good idea to bring beans, full of protein and simple to eat. And the location is awesome! Thank you!!
Greetings Ken, I love your simple style of camping... Please keep them rolling....
Elvin A Millan Thanks Elvin... Stay tuned, my friend ....ken
Beautifully assembled video Ken. You are always an inspiration my friend. I always leave your videos with a sense of peace and a longing to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Well done sir.
Peace,
Shane
Thanks for sharing... I look forward to doing this soon.
You brother are an inspiration
I love that walking stick idea!
Glen Neller Thank!
You really know how to carry your stuff around! Congratulations!
I think you proved to me that there are no lake monsters that come up and eat people for taking a sunset dip after the sun goes down, still haven't been able to test that out for myself though.
Great video! Good attitude. The heavy trash bag at the end shows real idea.
+Seppo Kupiainen Thanks! much appreciated, my friend ....ken
Nice going putting that gift together fellas! And congratulations Kenneth! Well done! Terry
... well deserved Kenneth, you have inspired a series of followers. An original:)
Switcher Thanks@!
wow very interesting way to enjoy nature ken...with this old style bindle..
very interesting setup
it seems that u really enjoyed the bushcraft meetup in may,,.
thanks for this demonstration
greetings
Harry
Harry Mcleod Thanks Harry. The bushcraft meetup was awesome. Take care, Ken
That adventure was a lot of fun...Now I'm a HoBo for sure...lol.
great video ken, much enjoyed it and thanks for taking us along....atb
Southern High Lifer Your welcome bro!
Inspirational to say the very least.one of the best videos i've seen.Great work Kenneth..Kindest regards Rob.
👍👍👍👍 Great video!!! Loved it. Thank you so very very much!!! Keep up the good work on the videos!!! Chuck Knight. 🤠
Great video Ken. Love the simplicity yet you always seem to be comfortable.
I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and they are technically very good, but most of all I enjoy your love for nature. That last part of you picking up the trash from other campers and taking it out is great.
Thanks for helping create a conscience of conservation and for taking us in your adventures.
I would live to join you guys on next years spring meeting.
Best Regards
Alejandro A Your feedback means a great deal to me Alejandro. Thanks for watching my videos ad taking time to comment. Take care, Ken
Hi Ken I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
I always enjoy your videos. Both entertaining and informative. I wish at 42 that I was 1/2 as active in the outdoors as you are at 70. You are an inspiration to many people. My daughter and I are just starting our outdoor journey, and I use your videos as inspiration to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Perhaps one day our paths will cross.
Eli Silverman Hi Eli. Thanks for watching and commenting. Your feedback means a great deal to me. You're absolutely being outdoors is a journey. Take one step at a time and enjoy. I do hope our patch cross. Often I meet folks on the trail who say, "don't I know you; aren't you the guy on TH-cam.... Take care and be safe, Ken
The staff is such an honor and is also super cool! Loved the swimming sequence here. Hope in 20 years I'm still kicking it like you, Ken!
Nate Buker I was deeply impressed by receiving this staff. It means more to me than you can imagine.
Absolutely awesome, what's not to like about this video. This how many lives for many years. Thank you, sir, for taking us along for the walk, and a nice digital campfire chat. I'm subscribing.
+Will An Thanks ...ken
Great staff, congratulations. Actually, it is known where the term "Hobo" got started. It got started during the depression where men without homes, jobs or money rode the trains (now criss-crossing the country) without paying. These men sought a form of a "brotherhood of the rails", real or imagined. Men naturally gathered in camps near the rails and would greet each other with "Hello Brother", much like men do today with "Hey Man" or "Hey Bro". Slang being what it is, this was shortened to "Ho Bo" as sort of an in-thing. Soon the men themselves were being referred to as Hobos, and their camps were Hobo Camps, or in their parlance, "Jungles". It was a rough, dirty and dangerous life, but jobs were scarce. They sought work...sometimes.
Read a lot of Huck Fin as a kid and in one of the illustrations he had a bindle over his shoulder so it's become a symbol of travel/movement/freedom, never thought I'd see someone using one in my time though, great stuff!!!
I love your hobo can opener man ! This is really minimalist !
Great demo, Ken! Hobo life is a tough one. Beans, but no bacon? -Yuk. Lol! Congrats on the seven years and the nice gifts you got. Cool stuff! :)
***** Oh yes, If a feral hog came into the camp, there would be bacon! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment! Take care, Ken
KennethKramm kenneth. Why not cook the beans in the can? One less can to wash. ;')
KennethKramm kidding. Good for us ol...Young guys to get out in the great outdoors. Enjoyed your video...relaxing. Best.
It is a very nice video. I've never seen before open up an cane only with an stone like you do.Sorry about my bad enlish, its bin a long time i wrote or spoke english.
Thanks for showing us this video.Very very nice.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated my friend. Don't worry about your english. The fact that you've watched and commented on a video that is not your native language means a great deal to me. Take care, ken
Better than anything I watched on cable tonight. You might want to consider a PBS series.
Campfire Steve Thanks!
+KennethKramm I do agree with the suggestion it would be interesting
yes! hot damn, I'd actually start watching pbs again
I met a hobo years ago.he walked into a small truck stop in Pa sat down and used an aluminum drink can pair of scissors and cut out a airplane double wings prop and all..He made a couple people bought them and so he had money for his meal. he said he had ever bought a meal always made money tht way
Ken, another outstanding video, Cheers, Mate.
Jack Walsh Thanks Jack!
Hobo with a GoPro! Love it.
Happy birthday! (somewhat belated) And awesome video as always.
I didn't see anyone mention this, so I thought I'd add a little historical note that this was also how the Roman legions carried their kit. They had a 6' long pole called a furca for their bindle, and when they stopped for a moment they could rest the end on the ground to get the weight off their feet and lean on the staff without taking the bindle off their shoulders. Anyone who knows anything about Rome knows that they didn't do inefficient. The bindle worked for the legions for centuries. Pretty high recommendation!
***** Awesome. I was not aware of this history. Thank you for adding this note. As you say, nothing was done inefficiently by the Roman legions. Thumbs up my friend!
+Wasteland Seven I forgot all about that bit of info .
You're amazing Ken, enjoy all your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoy your videos. Very relaxing and nostalgic. Keep up the good work :-)
Thanks Wolf Jack!@ ...ken
Ken,your the Best man!!!! Nuff said.
snappa222 Thanks bro!
I enjoy your videos. Especially these bedroll and Bindle type ones. I find the real old school stuff you share far as glimpses of the past when people equipped themselves with such gear and did just as much or more than people do today.
Thing about trains and the tracks here, I live in a City type place. Philadelphia area. It happens fairly often that people get hit by trains here. Seems I hear about at least one person or more each month. They commit suicide though. Sad they are in such despair but they really should consider that they just make life harder for others. They will shut the train down for two or more hours while they investigate and all the commuters end up being late for work or not able to do the business they need to that is often paramount in them keeping their own lives going. The people who are jumping in front of trains to kill themselves really should consider that how many their decision to end their lives effects so many others.
Cool video, thanks for making it. I enjoyed it. I got a great deal on a hudson bay 4 point blanket on ebay that is really warm and i used it once earlier this summer when I camped and it was just as good if not better than the sleeping bag I usually use. I credit you in part for getting me into using wool more. Be well, Sir.
earthbrown8 Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. ATB ken
Hi Ken ,70yrs old ! Who would have believed that 😜 well done you .
Great video always a joy to watch 😃
Thanks so much Ken
You’re welcome
Love your stuff. You pull no punches and offer solid info. Keep it up!
Ken, you're like the Bob Ross of bushcraft. Love the videos!
+OffByNULL Thanks!
Thank you professor Kramm. When I go to Texas to visit family I would love to meet you. Take care
Thanks Wayne...
Ken great vid:) done with style and class! Thanks
+40belowful You're welcome!
Danke ! für den Film zeigen.
+Eugen Seidenfuß You're welcome my friend.
Loved it!!
That staff was a great proof of concept, and obviously a fantastic gift.
I agree with Wiltshire Man re the lighter and it's purpose in the sanitary pack.
As always some great ideas for many of us to try out.
Loved the swim in the lake and the torch.
Hobo can opener is a little bit messy. Having seen that, I would probably place something over my knees. E.g. Turn the big garbage bag inside out and use it as an apron. :-D
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers & atb
ShazBoo BookOwl Thanks for watching and commenting. This was the second time form me to use the hobo can opener. The first time, it wasn't messy; I just opened the lid. This time, I was surprised it took to open the lid, so I banged it on the corner of the brick... and it spend with a splash. I like your idea for an apron... Yes, that big garbage bad would have made a nice apron! ATB my friend. ....ken
What a great video and a great bunch of friends for that great gift. Keep up the good work cant wait to watch more of your videos. Also subscribed. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and subscribing Big Mike. Much appreciated. ...ken