I've been using these packs, both a homemade version and a genuine issue Soviet Army one, but I'd never seen the one strap carrying version before today. BTW, just for your information. Vesh in Russian means, stuff, kit, belongings etc. Meshok means bag, sack etc. Therefore putting the two together to make Veshmeshok should make sense to everyone about what it is.
I am gonna make a similar bag like this. I hope you see this commenr because I see you have not touched on your channel is almost a year. You are a great youtuber. One of the best I have ever seen and I have been on youtube for more than ten years. A legend. I am making this bag because I am turning away from computers towards engineering and DIY and most things I buy are designed to break. I am looking forward to this important equipment and I won't forget who helped along the way ❤
Greetings *Iodo* . In all sincerity, from my Elven Druid to your Dwarven Ranger, I’d like to give a huge and heartfelt *THANK YOU* for all you do to inform (& entertain) us. I hope your summer has gone well & you have enjoyed every day of your adventures. Cheers from *Greebo Bar-Erib* (of the Portland, Oregon USA *Bar-Erib’s* )
Terrific as always! If I were king for the day, I would re-christen you Iodo, The Brilliant. Some random thoughts: 1) As I understand it, the Snapsack started as a piece of canvas. You put your stuff inside, tied each end with a rope long enough to serve as a sling, and off you went. Interestingly, this is what sailors used to do with their hammocks. Their meager belongings would be rolled up inside the hammock when not sleeping, and all the hammocks would be stacked at the edge of the deck to provide protection against arrows and shrapnel. When a sailor left the ship. he would sling the hammock over his shoulder. Is this where people on land got the idea? Guess we'll never know. 2) Take a big enough piece of canvas (I use a military poncho that's six feet by six feet . . . about two meters by two meters for you in the Metric Master Race) and tie each end with a rope long enough to make a sling. Put your stuff in a small sack and roll it up in your canvas/poncho and tie the ends with your sling. You are then traveling with your shelter doing double duty as a "snapsack." 3) My cloth bag is much more practical than any of the numerous haversacks I own. My sling is just soft rope which can be used for a lot of things when hiking. I tie knots in the front and I then tie/hang a plastic water bottle from that. You can do the same with a small knife. My stuff goes inside a waterproof bag inside the cloth bag. That way I can throw tinder inside the bag and not get my stuff messy. The cloth bag can also be turned inside out and filled with material for fire or as a seat cushion. (I suppose it could be a great pillow, but I never nap while hiking so I haven't tried it.) A cloth bag is also a great tool to grab hot metal cups. Like someone says below, it's just super versatile. The only "caution" is that if you go hiking with your bag on a trail where other people hike with the latest 21st Century backpacks . . . you're going to look and feel like a bum. On your side of the pond, "bum" means buttocks, and I suppose a case could be made for saying that carrying a bag on a hiking trail full of hikers with expensive kit, will make you look like an ass. But I'm using the term bum as we do over here . . . a vagabond. In other words . . . you're going to look like 99% of the population in the Middle Ages or Middle Earth. I actually find that when I carry stuff in a primitive style, I feel mentally looser and more earthy. Hopefully, that makes sense. 😀 Thank you again for a terrific video, Iodo.
I've been using a possibles bag from a kit that I'd found and upgraded with some work that's an over the shoulder satchel type. I tend to dislike unstructured backpacks which tends to be the thing with most sack packs
Absolutely wonderful video! Such passion when showcasing your garb and gear - I can't help but want more. if ever you feel you need an "excuse" to show off your equipment feel free to use me as your reason.
as someone who has just started the process of putting together my first kit, this video was super helpful! the versatility of this bag is amazing, i'm looking forward to the video on making a similar one.
Hey Iodo, just a quick video idea: Would you consider making an oilskin / waxed canvas cloak and comparing it with a wool cloak? You can make a couple of videos about the process of making the waxed canvas and turning it into a cloak, and another video about the comparison. I have my own opinions and would appreciate yours.
Thx for the idea but I don't have making a waxed canvas cloak on my list because I already have one and I hardly ever use it, however I do have a video about what I think of it: th-cam.com/video/2KXIol9wjEo/w-d-xo.html maybe that would help?
@IodoDwarvenRanger I have a "to do list" as long as a wizards beard. I'll get round to it sometime, and I'll get round to uploading some vids eventually!
usefull shape bag, could also be attached to a frame/roycroft style , ive seen a version , possibly by mors kochanski, that had loops in bottom corners, and the strapps was loose, the straps went through loops, then tied back around waist meaning you could cinch it tight and hold it firm in place....
I've been wondering about making a veshmeshok style pack for this reason. I wouldn't have thought switching from a backpack to a sling pack like that, its brilliant. Thanks for showing this!
Awesome video! In a previous video you mentioned something about the possibility of your fans sending you fan mail, gifts, etc. I know you are a fan of knives. What are the regulations for ulive regarding receiving something like that as a gift in the mail? Also, if that material is just cotton or canvas, I think it would be interesting for you to do a follow-up video where you treat it with Sno Seal or just a kind of basic traditional mixture of paraffin and beeswax in order to make the bag water repellent. It would be cool if you did that to see you take it on one of your adventures and test out its ability to keep the things inside dry.
sadly no knives, customs have a habit of randomly destroying things for no reason, some of the time they get through but it's not worth the risk I use-to wax bags to keep them waterproof but they tended to get wet anyway, then they took longer to dry, now I just wear them under a cloak if it's raining, that seems to work better, my favorite waterproofing was always gold label fabric wax, I guess I could make a video anyway, I'll add it to the list ;)
i love this style of pack because of the simplicity it doesnt even require the drawstring since the strap keeps the mouth of the sack closed making it even easier to make
it will mostly work without the drawstring but if you load it up to heavy there is then no lump at the top of the bag to stop the canvas slipping through the knot
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I've been using these packs, both a homemade version and a genuine issue Soviet Army one, but I'd never seen the one strap carrying version before today. BTW, just for your information. Vesh in Russian means, stuff, kit, belongings etc. Meshok means bag, sack etc. Therefore putting the two together to make Veshmeshok should make sense to everyone about what it is.
Glad you liked the video, and thanks, it's cool to know what it actually means :)
I'm a simple dwarf. I see Iodo, I drop a like. Getting ever better, young ranger. Looking forward to your next one.
Much appreciated
P.S. Congratulations on your channels’s growth! 🤘
Thanks so much!!
I am gonna make a similar bag like this. I hope you see this commenr because I see you have not touched on your channel is almost a year. You are a great youtuber. One of the best I have ever seen and I have been on youtube for more than ten years. A legend. I am making this bag because I am turning away from computers towards engineering and DIY and most things I buy are designed to break. I am looking forward to this important equipment and I won't forget who helped along the way ❤
Nuevo suscriptor. Me encanta el bosque, sigue adelante, saludos de México 🇲🇽
Штош... лайк за "вещмешок". I mean... like for "veshmeshok"))) Also it called "kolobok" sometimes)
You've gotten better at speaking.
LOL Thx! but I haven't, I just got a better microphone, congrats, you're the first to notice a difference :)
@@IodoDwarvenRanger well, I do pay attention to you ;)
It looks like a knapsack but you could also call it a haversack
Greetings *Iodo* . In all sincerity, from my Elven Druid to your Dwarven Ranger, I’d like to give a huge and heartfelt *THANK YOU* for all you do to inform (& entertain) us. I hope your summer has gone well & you have enjoyed every day of your adventures. Cheers from *Greebo Bar-Erib* (of the Portland, Oregon USA *Bar-Erib’s* )
Awesome, you are welcome, Iodo, Dwarven Ranger, At your service :)
wtf this kid is fu&king inspiring! Impressive.
another Gnarly video Iodo !
And I thought veshmeshok had a Russian sound to it =)
That looks great!
Thanks :)
Great vidéo Lodo.
ive never thought of wearing it this way looks very nice
Terrific as always! If I were king for the day, I would re-christen you Iodo, The Brilliant.
Some random thoughts:
1) As I understand it, the Snapsack started as a piece of canvas. You put your stuff inside, tied each end with a rope long enough to serve as a sling, and off you went. Interestingly, this is what sailors used to do with their hammocks. Their meager belongings would be rolled up inside the hammock when not sleeping, and all the hammocks would be stacked at the edge of the deck to provide protection against arrows and shrapnel. When a sailor left the ship. he would sling the hammock over his shoulder. Is this where people on land got the idea? Guess we'll never know.
2) Take a big enough piece of canvas (I use a military poncho that's six feet by six feet . . . about two meters by two meters for you in the Metric Master Race) and tie each end with a rope long enough to make a sling. Put your stuff in a small sack and roll it up in your canvas/poncho and tie the ends with your sling. You are then traveling with your shelter doing double duty as a "snapsack."
3) My cloth bag is much more practical than any of the numerous haversacks I own. My sling is just soft rope which can be used for a lot of things when hiking. I tie knots in the front and I then tie/hang a plastic water bottle from that. You can do the same with a small knife. My stuff goes inside a waterproof bag inside the cloth bag. That way I can throw tinder inside the bag and not get my stuff messy. The cloth bag can also be turned inside out and filled with material for fire or as a seat cushion. (I suppose it could be a great pillow, but I never nap while hiking so I haven't tried it.) A cloth bag is also a great tool to grab hot metal cups. Like someone says below, it's just super versatile.
The only "caution" is that if you go hiking with your bag on a trail where other people hike with the latest 21st Century backpacks . . . you're going to look and feel like a bum. On your side of the pond, "bum" means buttocks, and I suppose a case could be made for saying that carrying a bag on a hiking trail full of hikers with expensive kit, will make you look like an ass. But I'm using the term bum as we do over here . . . a vagabond. In other words . . . you're going to look like 99% of the population in the Middle Ages or Middle Earth. I actually find that when I carry stuff in a primitive style, I feel mentally looser and more earthy. Hopefully, that makes sense. 😀
Thank you again for a terrific video, Iodo.
wow! thank you for the kind words, and all the information :)
Thank you very much, looking forward for the instructional video :)
You are welcome!
I've been using a possibles bag from a kit that I'd found and upgraded with some work that's an over the shoulder satchel type. I tend to dislike unstructured backpacks which tends to be the thing with most sack packs
I get that, the only thing you can do to improve things is to add something flat and stiff on the side that goes against your back, that can help
Thank you for the video. I can’t wait for the “making of” video.
you are welcome :)
It's good to know what IS your bag, but.....what's you got IN your bagses our precious?
LOL :) a hoard of loot from a trolls cave, obviously!
'Promo SM'
had no idea about this type of bag....super useful video.
Glad it was helpful!
Okay, that is an interesting piece of equipment. Super again.
Thank you :)
Thank you, that's a super good idea. I'm going to have to make one now.👍
you are welcome, and go for it!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
When are those give
aways happening
un-sure? working on it...
@@IodoDwarvenRanger thanks
I had never heard of a veshmeshok before. Many thanks, Iodo.
No problem!
First time being introduced to a veshmeshok! Cool beans
Thanks :)
Okay, I am currently making haversacks for my boys and myself, but you have convinced me to make a few of these as well. Thank you Iodo.😊
You are so welcome!
Absolutely wonderful video! Such passion when showcasing your garb and gear - I can't help but want more. if ever you feel you need an "excuse" to show off your equipment feel free to use me as your reason.
LOL, Thanks :)
I like this a lot, super simple, thanks
Glad you like it!
that's a great looking tunic!
Thank you :)
I found this video to be informative and very helpful. Thank you for sharing this information with all of us!
You are so welcome!
as someone who has just started the process of putting together my first kit, this video was super helpful!
the versatility of this bag is amazing, i'm looking forward to the video on making a similar one.
Glad it was helpful! and that is coming soon ;)
This is brilliant thank you for sharing this
Hey Iodo, just a quick video idea: Would you consider making an oilskin / waxed canvas cloak and comparing it with a wool cloak? You can make a couple of videos about the process of making the waxed canvas and turning it into a cloak, and another video about the comparison. I have my own opinions and would appreciate yours.
Thx for the idea but I don't have making a waxed canvas cloak on my list because I already have one and I hardly ever use it, however I do have a video about what I think of it: th-cam.com/video/2KXIol9wjEo/w-d-xo.html maybe that would help?
@@IodoDwarvenRanger Sweet, thanks for the reply!
@@julianzacconievas no problem :)
Thanks very much! Now my bone dagger will be put off even longer. 😅
Now... im sure theres a couple of bolts of canvas somewhere around here.
Glad I could help! but the bone dagger sounds cool so don't forget about it LOL
@IodoDwarvenRanger I have a "to do list" as long as a wizards beard. I'll get round to it sometime, and I'll get round to uploading some vids eventually!
@@merlindemirionsylvestris233 no worries, life is like that, I get it ;)
usefull shape bag, could also be attached to a frame/roycroft style , ive seen a version , possibly by mors kochanski, that had loops in bottom corners, and the strapps was loose, the straps went through loops, then tied back around waist meaning you could cinch it tight and hold it firm in place....
interesting, thanks :)
It's a very common mistake throughout the Internet and TH-cam, but the man's name was Tom Roycraft, not Roycroft.
@@RobertsBulgaria interesting, didnt know that
Elegant in it's simplicity and versatility. BTW, I've also heard that knot called a larks head and cow hitch.
yep, it seems to have hundreds of names, I was confused as to which one I should use
Sweet little grab and go compact, small or big. Whatever you need could make it out of a pillow case. Thanks for your time and information.
no problem!
Looks good
Thank you :)
👉👍👈
you are first!
@@IodoDwarvenRanger Love your videos on the history. I shoot a mathews bow. Keep up the good work
@@SurvivalSavvvy thanks :)
Cow hitch. What tartan is your cloak.
and larkks head, all the same knot...
you are correct, it has lots of names
it is an Abraham Moon wool plaid, technically it's a tweed and not a tartan, they don't do that exact one anymore but they do some similar ones
Nice; simple, versitile, looks good! Love it!
Glad you like it!
Very cool!
Thank you :)
You're welcome!
I've been wondering about making a veshmeshok style pack for this reason. I wouldn't have thought switching from a backpack to a sling pack like that, its brilliant. Thanks for showing this!
Glad I could help!
I love your outfit. You have so much talent. I'm glad I found your channel. The bag is brilliant
Thank you so much!
Awesome video! In a previous video you mentioned something about the possibility of your fans sending you fan mail, gifts, etc. I know you are a fan of knives. What are the regulations for ulive regarding receiving something like that as a gift in the mail?
Also, if that material is just cotton or canvas, I think it would be interesting for you to do a follow-up video where you treat it with Sno Seal or just a kind of basic traditional mixture of paraffin and beeswax in order to make the bag water repellent. It would be cool if you did that to see you take it on one of your adventures and test out its ability to keep the things inside dry.
sadly no knives, customs have a habit of randomly destroying things for no reason, some of the time they get through but it's not worth the risk
I use-to wax bags to keep them waterproof but they tended to get wet anyway, then they took longer to dry, now I just wear them under a cloak if it's raining, that seems to work better, my favorite waterproofing was always gold label fabric wax, I guess I could make a video anyway, I'll add it to the list ;)
@@IodoDwarvenRanger thank you! I truly look forward to it. Keep up your amazing work and your passion for what you do!
i love this style of pack because of the simplicity it doesnt even require the drawstring since the strap keeps the mouth of the sack closed making it even easier to make
it will mostly work without the drawstring but if you load it up to heavy there is then no lump at the top of the bag to stop the canvas slipping through the knot
Simple but great design! Looks so useful.
yep it is, I do have something a bit nicer for more serious use but this does very nicely because it doesn't take up to much room
Simplicity and utility, brilliant!
Yep! it's one of those things that just work