1930s Winter Outdoor Gear! [ Survival Items ]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Step back in time with our unique video exploring authentic 1930s winter survival gear! Discover the vintage essentials a 1930s outdoorsman or hunter would rely on during a day in the wilderness, including what they'd need for an emergency overnight stay. Join us for a historical journey as we recreate the apparel and pocket contents from the Great Depression Era, perfect for survival enthusiasts and history buffs alike!
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This video is better sir
Say where did you get those gloves at? I would love to find a pair
I grew up poor in northern Minnesota. Walked a 5 mile country road paper route every night in the 50s and early 60s. Some nights in -40 below weather, not seeing another soul on the way. Sure wish I had access to such fine attire. Usually couldn't feel my feet for at least half the route and often got so sleepy I just wanted to curl up in a snowbank. Fortunately I knew if I stopped I wouldn't be getting up. Kids today just don't get it.
I live in Duluth, there are no snow days here. Everyone is well prepared.
Great video.
Most of my life Duluth was home. @meowzic
I also delivered newspapers when I was a teenager, except it was the 1970's for me. My route was in town and only about 2 miles. I live in Wisconsin and I can remember having to deliver when the wind chill was -30°F. My main layering and bundling up was mainly to protect from the wind, the exercise of carrying the papers through the snow kept me warm enough.
Damn
If I could I would smash another like button for that "button flap in the rear" 😂
Lol. Thanks!
Hah! I find scraps of sheepskin for a few bucks and cut them to fit inside my winter boots!! Didnt realize it was a thing! I'm a 50 yr old woman who teaches survival and bushcraft to kids up here in Northern Ontario Canada and they never get cold, but my feet are always cold. Since I started making my own sheepskin insoles....I'm always toasty warm😊
That's awesome! Thanks so much for watching!
Paul Harrell would like that jacket.
Thanks!
I thought that too
"And yes, it does have a button flap in the rear." 😂 the delivery on that was perfect!
Thanks!
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Agreed! I had a few parents like that. They keep ya warm fer sure. James, ya answerd that very tastfully lol.
My father grew up in South Dakota in the 1920's and had a paper route. In the winter he wore a pair of heavy wool socks, then moccasins, then another pair of heavy wool socks over the moccasins. Said that kept his feet quite warm. Funny story… One of his customers saw only the outer socks, thought he had no shoes, and gave him a pair of shoes.
Very interesting! Thanks so much for sharing the wonderful story.
Hello! I grew up in a Siberian village in the 1990s, and at that time most people dressed about the same. Only instead of a hat they wore a fur cap. They went hunting in the same clothes, sometimes they used old military uniforms. Camouflage suits were in those days very rare. Fortunately, the Chinese with their cheap clothes saved us from nudism)))). We usually carried an illegal 16-gauge shotgun with brass shells, an axe, a knife, an army bag from the 1950s. Some people made their own “backpacks” from the bag and two potatoes stuffed into the corners of the bag and tied with a long belt - they used it to tighten the neck of the bag. It was quite hard, but people were much better at that time. Good luck!
Thanks so much for watching for all the great info!
@ntSurvival I really liked your content. There is a huge amount of REAL information about survival. A lot of it seems very similar to life in Siberia 20-30 years ago)).I don't mean that everyone here was a "hobo", only that they tried to adapt. Thanks for your work!
I have a photo of my great grandpa and two of his friends geared up for hunting in 1920s with their dogs. Caps, jacket with vest and button up shirt, musset bag, wool pants, boots and one is wearinggators covering the boots. All three have patches on their pants and carry single shot shotguns. The interesting thing is the middle guy with Gators on. His jacket is an army dough boy and he is standing at attention with hands at side. Definitely a former soldier. I enjoyed the video.
Thanks so much!
I think it’s funny to see all the tactical hunter gear people “need” today to do what our dads and grandpas did in a pair of bib overalls and a flannel coat.
That opening shot has some serious Elmer Fudd vibes, and I’m here for it lol.
Right?
The important thing is that all of this gear still will work great today. Also, btw, the match safe (box) was commonly known as a “vesta” after a Roman deity of fire. Thanks for all of your great videos.
True. Thanks for watching!
Vesta was a brand of matches, of course named after the Roman god.
Thanks for the cool historical tip!
I love your work. Looking forward to the 50's camping series. I've said it before, your mini movies are fantastic. Waving the hand from Australia 🇦🇺🤠👍
Thanks so very much!
As your video began all I could think was “shhhh, be vewwy vewwy quiet…. I’m hunting wabbits!”
Right?
Love your historical details. We have such great tech these days. Our ancestors got along just fine with so much less.
So true!
Absolutely brilliant.
Im on a budget so my camping gear is a mix of new high tech stuff, army surplus and traditional gear.
Retro gear can often be bulkier and heavier, but it is by no means "worse".
In fact it is frequently better.
I saw a fascinating video where a guy camped out in arctic conditions wearing a giant cold war era woollen jacket.
This stuff still works!
Indeed!
Best way. When cold, anything is acceptable.
That's neat to see that old stuff.
In my daddy's time during the Depression, they didn't have
much of any of that kind of stuff. One pair of overalls and
a hickory shirt for working in the fields, and a newer set for
church and special occasions.
Most everybody that had a
firearm had a break open single shotgun. The dry goods
store sold ammunition by the
piece. Only rich people would buy a whole box of anything.
Maybe a worn hand-me-down pocketknife if you were lucky.
Most didn't have much of anything until the later years
after WWII. I don't remember my grandpa ever having a different firearm for every occasion and species like we
do today. Just a shotgun and
maybe a dozen shells with 00
or punkinballs, and maybe a dozen #6 for wabbits and squirrels. WT deer were pretty
much killed off in my grandpa's time. My momma
would tell me about going with her daddy squirrel hunting and
retrieving and carrying the game back from the bottoms.
Lots of prince albert cans used
for fairly watertight carryalls
for a few matches and a length
of string and maybe 2 fishhooks, maybe a folded square of heavy brown paper
with a spoon of salt and one
of black pepper and an empty
vanilla extract bottle with ribbon cane syrup.
If they had some shine along
on a trip, they never told me about it 😂
Tough people back in those tough times
Indeed. Thanks so much for watching and sharing all the wonderful details from the past!
My Sorel boots were my go-to boots when stationed in AK 92-96. The inserts make good slippers.
Indeed!
You know when I was a kid I had electric trains and sitting on top of one of my boxcar was a hobo, believe it or not, looked like you.....Every time I watch your video I think about that. Flashbacks.....So funny.....Thank you. God Bless you.
Very cool! Thanks so much for watching, my friend!
This vid brought back a lot of memories of when I was a kid, My dad and uncles used to dress like this during the deer season. My family all hunted and we were known as outdoorsmen, including me. Many of the items you show are still in use by me and others like myself here in Maine. I hope that the younger generation gets something out of all this! I look forward to your next vid! Keep your powder dry!
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
I got a Belgian SxS with exposed hammers a couple years ago, but I haven’t found the maker yet. It’s over 100 yrs old, but last year I got a 20gauge double trigger, Spanish made SxS that was actually made in 1931. Still has the original colour case hardening on it. Real beauty.
Those socks were used for cross country skiing until maybe late 70’s? And those onesie long johns are awesome. And the button flap is genius. Anyone who has worn those and had to go to an outhouse and sit on a frozen seat knows exactly what I mean. 😉. 😀
Right!
Great look back to the stylish 30's James. With you strolling across the snow blanketed horizon at the beginning of the video, you almost looked like a Christmas calendar. The only thing missing was a couple of ring necked pheasants slung over your shoulder. This video is yet another great look back at ourselves. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've really enjoyed the Hobo series of videos.
Thanks so much!
Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventures through the woods and GOD-BLESS
Thanks so much, my friend! God bless you too!
The belt knife is an U.S. Marine Corps WWII vintage (1941 - 1945) with a much newer sheath.
Actually it is a very old vintage marbles knife circa 1930s.
@sandygap1 That was my first thought as well! The overall design of the knife (pommel, washer-stacked handle, handguard, and blade) is very similar to the PAL RH-36 knife. This knife was supposedly an unofficial issued knife to the US maritime forces during WW2. The resemblance is such that I initially thought that. Perhaps the Marbles knife and the PAL have a universal design to them.
Good stuff! I've often said that the old style of dress was the proper style. Today, I hear a lot of people proclaiming their love for the wild places .... while slathering themselves with petroleum-based gear that will clog up the landfills long before they themselves end up in the ground. Tarred Marline, waxed canvas, wool and cotton.... it not only works, but it looks good throughout the ages.
Yes, the problem with most folks is they are only weekend survivors. They don't ever really consider whether their newfangled gear will last for weeks months or even decades.
@@WayPointSurvival Plus, they don't look nearly as dapper while traversing the land under wild skies.
The union suit takes this to a new level. Brilliant kit and informative history. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Used to wear a pair just like them Kamiaks I think they were called. Really worked well keeping feet dry and warm.
Indeed.
I appreciate your efforts for showing details of 30's hunting wear in -8 temperature. I love your content and research. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Oh how sweet Brother James, it just goes to show how sincere you are about teaching us all. What an awesome teacher we have. Thank you and GOD bless you Brother James 😊❤
You are so welcome and God bless you too!
Excellent presentation. I'm looking forward to the 1950's camping series!
Thanks!
Thanks for another great deal of information! It not only gives good advice for whatever situation we might find ourselves in it also reminds us how good we have it now.
Absolutely!
Enjoyed the video greatly. Reminded me of my childhood in Northern WI and checking trap lines with my younger bro in -25 weather. Bundle up, wear wool scarf across the face, and a heavy tossel cap, lined chopper mitts and...keep moving to stay warm! BTW the boots with liners remain a winner to this day
Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
thank you for showing us all this great stuff in the cold ... 👍
You're welcome!
I love these videos. Very informative and interesting as to how it was. I remember reading the Sunday paper every week,they had little clips of such. Out our way,was one,and the other was The Good Old Days. Takes me back a bit. Thanks. Keep up the great content.
Glad you like them!
James, that was great! I bet the neighbor hollered out...Martha, come look what that damn fool is doing now! He's out in the snow, filming himself in his longjohns. LOL
Well, we don't really have any neighbors that close but thanks for watching!
I grew up utilizing a lot of those items as hand me downs from my father and uncles. I still have some of them but outgrew the clothing items decades ago. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching!
I still dress this way for the outdoors. Lol
Wool and canvas rocks!
Indeed!
Hi James! I really enjoy how you combine different aspects of survival and history. Very educational! Thanks take care.👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I always enjoy watching your videos. As always informative.
Thanks!
Thank you, James, for such a great video. My grandfather hunted small game in Brooklyn, New York in the 1920's and 1930's.. It's great to see the gear he may have used. I have one his shot guns, a Remington single shot breakfront 32 cal with a octogen barrel. It still looks great. Game hunted would be pheasant, duck, squirrel, possum, and rabbit. Brought home cleaned and cooked for his family. Thanks again.
You're very welcome and thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for what are you doing, your videos are great!
Glad you like them!
similar boots with loose felt liners are sold today, and are still about the best you can get. here temperature gets below -40 at times so they are often bought oversized then extra pair of correct wool liners bought to fit loosely inside. also we frequently have two sets so one allowed to dry while the other is used.
a newspaper or thin cardboard "insole" is often used BETWEEN the layers and inside the inner liner to prevent the felt from rubbing away (just wool on wool wears MUCH faster).
Great tips and thanks for watching!
really love your work... thank you so much
You're welcome!
That was an awesome video James !! Love vintage and old school , thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just an awesome video James, love vintage and old school!!! Thank you 😊
My pleasure!
That was so cool! I enjoyed watching! Thanks for sharing brother!
Glad you enjoyed it!
love these 1930's era videos. I find very little like this from 30s through 50s. Thank you
Glad you like them!
Thanks for sharing while I am not much for reliving and reenacting the ways of the past the knowledge etc is fascinating and educational
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoy these vintage type of videos. Great information and time period impression. Awesome job. ❤
Thanks so very much!
Love your content. Very interesting. I like the way you explain every item in full detail.
Thanks so much!
Absolutely Love the trousers... Going on my wishlist 👍
They are really nice and very warm!
Another great video, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your videos, James.
You're welcome!
Good description of everything🙂! I never heard it called a union suit before, LOL! I know they're very warm❤️though.
love the old time vids keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
Awesome as always
You're welcome!
Always look forward to your content.
I appreciate that!
Good content. I know that light wasn’t easy to find . Actually had a knife like that once ( probably not nearly as old ) . Not sure where it came from or went . Odd blade so I didn’t carry it much . Removable inserts for boots are worth their weight. Had a pair of Sorel’s I bought in Wyoming in the mid 80’s . Some of the best money I ever spent. Looking forward to the new series. Have a great evening
Thanks. You too, my friend!
Outstanding!!! Loved it.
Thanks so much, brother!
Thanks James; great fun video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed this greatly. I hope you will do more like this . Thank you .
Thanks so much!
Thank you as always James for the excellent history lessons. Cheers my friend. 🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm loving the vintage gear series you've been doing. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Myself and my co-workers really enjoy these videos. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you for another great video.. awesome content.!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic, James. Just great! Very enjoyable.
Many thanks!
The button flap in the rear made me LOL! Fun video!
Glad you liked it!
Not if you had to really use it. Had to wear union style long johns in my pre teenage years in ND. Hard for a child to keep it out of the way.
Very cool video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I appreciate the very unique info series that you video. I find it fascinating to see how our ancestors might have dressed and the equipment they might have used. Thank you for another awesome video!
Btw all of that clothing would have been useful this past week. Plenty of snow and ice in Mid. Tn.
You're welcome!
This was great watching cool informative and fun 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for making these videos
Glad you like them!
Thanks! I learn a lot from these videos.
Glad to help!
Amazing ‼️
Thank you 🙏
Old school always rules‼️
Couldn't agree more!
I'm really enjoying your content. You're making me feel like getting back in the woods.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Very nice job James. Very interesting and I love the brass shotshells. You were dressed for the deep freeze.
Indeed. I was quite warm!
I love your channel and videos because it shows how our grandparents lived in the early times.
Thanks!
You’re doing really cool stuff man! 🙌🏻
I appreciate that!
Nice presentation! You are very informative as well as entertaining.
Thanks!
Fantastic vintage outdoor kit!
Thanks!
More excellent content. Thanks.
Much appreciated!
❤ Thank you brother!!
You are so welcome!
thanks again for a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm here n south eastern Ohio as well and grew up poor I really enjoy the trips down memory lane, hope you keep it up
Thanks!
WOW that ornate matchbox was an incredible find!!! Love all the details of your ensemble:) I've collected a few old union suits over the years, one of which is 100% wool. Never seen those huge long wool socks/boot gaiters though. Might have to make myself some!! Great job a usual!!😃
Thanks so much!
Great information there James! The trusty old Woolrich gear was always a great piece of kit to have. I worn my great uncles Woolrich coat and pants when I started hunting at age 12. Thank you for sharing and bring up some great memories!
You're welcome!
Very much looking forward to the 50s camping series!
Thanks!
Awesome!! Love these videos!!
Thanks!
I love vintage gear from military to civilian gear fishing hunting camping outdoor stuff love your videos
Thanks so much!
Super interesting. I look forward to your videos and really enjoy your content. Thanks and stay safe bro.🙏🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲
Much appreciated!
Wow the 1930's looked like a wonderful time to be alive!
I found this video entertaining and educational, thanks james!
Glad you enjoyed it!
James, Once again another humorous but amazing video. I liked the union suit! lol Stay warm my friend and keep the video's coming. I always pick something up for later use. God Bless.
Thanks so very much and God bless you too!
I was waiting the whole episode for the long john's. That button flap would come in very handy! The hunting vest and the matchbox were really cool. Thanks for the video
You're welcome!
Excellent. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Absolutely love this video. 😁💜
Thanks!
@@WayPointSurvival Very welcome 🙏
James another great video
I remember seeing my grandfathers stuff in an old trunk and some of his gear looked like yours.
Thanks!
Great job James. You made me think of my dear Father who lived in the grest outdoors everyday. He looked much like yr depiction ❤️
Wow, thank you!
This is a great piece of knowledge!! I like how you explained the science behind it. I am definitely adding this to my first aid kit that's in my survival pack. Thank you bro!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Very cool video! I still have my great grandfather's hinting vest and shotgun from this era.
Wonderful!
A vintage Marbles knife has long been on my list - you got a great looking one. A fun informative video like always.
Thanks so much!