Gear Dump! What I Carry for Woodsrunning.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2023
- About time I did a gear video. This is certainly not everything I own or carry but a good spread of what i most commonly carry and use. As always it is a work in progress but I'd love to hear from y'all in the comments about what you think and what i can do to improve my kit! Thank you and enjoy!
Very thorough. I like it.
Game was much more plentiful than it is today, and I think we all would be surprised with really how little was carried simply because a 24-hour trek from camp or cabin was a guarantee of hunting success with either buck or drop shot and fresh water really was fresh water. Also, two or three partners could split up gear to travel light and fast. If you add anything make it a pocket journal and small quill pen with ink from spit and powder to quick sketch a map or game movement time, distance a travel time from one place to the next, photos are a no but a locket of hair tied with a piece of ribbon and a calligraphy handwritten letter from a gal you fancy can give you strength and tap reserve stamina to get you home, even after pulling an arrow out your back or gut. Please consider some Rum for wound cleaning pain and fire starting. Also, Injuns can't read so they usually will leave your journal with your naked scalped and mutilated body, and this can be a big help in identifying you and providing answers if you recorded your scars missing teeth and next of kin. Sometimes a little tobacco that Rum and few hand signs of friendship can help you keep your hair, but they are still going to steal something so have some sacrificial shiny bobbles beads and trinkets to haphazardly lay around, always ask if they want to sell or trade for a horse because yours is Laim and old, then never have anything to trade for their horse. They will talk loudly, and you must talk as loud or louder. Injuns are known for being Indian givers and are not good sports so keep it in mind.
Thank you for the tips! I always appreciate advice to make my persona more "human", and not just "Drake in the woods".
Bro, you and my husband are TWINS when it comes to the carried gear, ESPECIALLY for the random stuff laying hostage in the bottom of your pouch. Haha. You're an absolute delight to watch. He grew up in Vincennes, Indiana and I'm from the quad cities. You rock. You're a delight to watch. ❤❤
Great video! Blankets, if they work for you, use it! Now, if this was a CW impression I’d say “no”, but 18C,👍!
For sharpening kit I too use a “modern” whetstone, a small file and a small self made strop.
I did do a lighthearted chuckle at the beginning of your video. As a visual tracker, I’d be able to easily follow you with the sign you’re leaving!🤣🤣🤣 Walk! Lol slow is smooth, smooth is fast! Leave no sign!!!
Again, good video
impressive, it's hard to believe how people were tough and lived off of that kind of equipment in the wilderness for months
Not just then but all throughout history. We are the weakest generation and Mankind's existence. The most likely cause is all the crap they contaminate our food with. Life has become too easy and they have been poisoning us. With microplastics, steroids, growth hormones, antibiotics, food contaminated with heavy metals and pesticides. Water contaminated with fluoride. You don't find any of that crap out in the woods doing for yourself. And the stuff they did buy and trade for such as flour didn't have any GMOs,
And of course no one was spraying chemicals in the air, aluminum dust did not fall out of the sky, Etc...
Great video and impressive kit!! This is my favorite period in history. Growing up in the mtns of WNC, this gear just speaks to me. Keep 'em coming.
Hey I think you’re on the right track. I remember when I started out I didn’t know half as much. It looks like you’re farther along and you have a great attitude of self improvement. Constructive criticism is good, don’t get hung up on the negative nellies. It’s all about having fun an learning from others.
I’m just getting into Muzzleloading, just shot my .54 cal flintlock the other day for the first time. It’s great seeing another young person into it. The old guys are nice but being the youngest by 20 something years isn’t always ideal haha.
Hey that's great! I've found the age difference..... interesting, but a lot of those old timers are such storehouses of knowledge. Keep it up and thank you for watching!
I’m getting old and broken. I need to add a camp and a horse! I’m forced to go as lite as possible but I still enjoy getting out with my 18 century stuffies, even if noone else is there.
Cool man cool
Good evening from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your adventures in history videos
I also like to carry a small ladle (fits on the end of a stick), simple bullet mold, and a little bar lead in case I need to cast extra round balls.
If you’re running a smooth bore carry a small bag of shot instead of bar lead.
I love this video!! Very informative 😊
Hey Drake! It is ALWAYS interesting to see how "The Other Fella" goes about this great hobby! Although all of us would like to be historically accurate right off the bat... we all have to start somewhere... and upgrade at our knowledge, experience & finances dictate. As far as I know there is no "Approved" List of what to carry along in the woods. So... one of the things I do after every trip is to divide what I lugged into three groups. The first one is stuff that got used everyday. The second is stuff that was handy to have along. The third grouping is stuff that can be left behind on the next trip. Eventually, you reach a balance between weight & utility! Thanks for letting us "Take A Peek Behind The Curtain" on the stuff you lug along!
Great tip and mindset!
I've heard the same advice for long range thru hiking. Take a shorter hike, like a day or two, figure out what You've used daily, a second pile of nice to haves, and stuff you just didn't need. Ditch the last pile, and think seriously about the nice to haves, and keep the everyday use stuff. If you find that your kit is still too heavy, figure out what else you can leave behind at home. Remember, you still have to carry a few days food and water.
As the old saying goes, ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain.
Very nice load out thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!
Great content, especially refreshing to hear an flintlock enthusiast go over what's in his carrying for the woods. Keep up the good work, looking forward to more content.
Thank you!
Not into period reenactment myself, but I am a historian by trade and very interested in the time period; the only critiques I have are actually pieces of advice for gear replacements. As far as your whetstone, a quartz type stone similar to your Arkansas stone would actually be period-appropriate, although it would more properly have to be a rough uncut and relatively unshaped stone to pass muster, so to speak (although smoothing it by some period method might be appropriate). Another good period-appropriate option is slate. Also, with regard to your blanket pin, that wouldn’t technically be inappropriate for your impression either, although again, you would need to get the most period-appropriate style of the item; it was difficult to tell through the camera view, but it appears that what you have is a penannular brooch, which wouldn’t be unimaginable in this time period, but probably not the best option for the time period of your impression. I would suggest a ring brooch, as known examples of them being used as fasteners continue into the 17th and even 18th centuries.
Great advice and history! Thank you! I always appreciate it when people take time to share their expertise.
Some things have changed but a lot of it is exactly the same. Just modernized. Bushcrafter use a lot of that same gear with the exception of the flintlock paraphernalia. And some of the fire starting accoutrements. I am curious about your Char material. I hope it is more accurate than most of the bushcrafters use. I don't think people backfin wasted cloth to make char cloth like they try to do now. They used natural materials such as Punk wood and different funguses.
I have an Old Hickory knife I carry around sometimes as well. Especially when I first started out. Although I go for the thicker blades these days. They are still carbon steel. I do think you carry around way too much fatwood. You have several months worth there if you are using it correctly. You can also harvestmore while you are out there. You're not going to have several months of rain. And even if you do you can Harvest it wet and it will dry out by the fire.
I still prefer the old bedroll like you have over most sleeping bags. 100% wool will keep you warm even wet. You can't say the same thing about a sleeping bag. I even use a oil canvas tarp similar to your setup only it's green and more modern. I chose it over a normal part because of the thickness and the protective qualities of added insulation.
I'm not sure which. Of time you are reenacting but you might consider getting yourself a tick bag. I've read stories about Old-Timers like Daniel Boone and such using a tick bag because sleep out there was very important. And getting a comfortable night's sleep really makes the difference. You might want to research how historical those are compared to what you are going for.
Thank you for your comment and watching! I do use a lot of similar pieces of gear in my "bushcraft" kit. I'll do a video one day comparing the two kits. The charred material I use is indeed charred punk wood and I can't remember the last time I used charcloth. You're probably right that I have too much fat wood, but to me the benefit in fire starting and potential light sources (for torches) having that many sticks of fatwood gives is worth it. As far as a tick bag goes I've used to use one extensively, but I generally don't carry one if I'm going to be walking any distance on foot. A couple of logs lain parallel with a pile of leaves or pine needles on it works well, but for a stationary camp a tick stuffed with dry (very important) leaves is a great comfort. Thank you again!
You mentioned you have an instagram but didn’t say how one goes to follow you. Good work sir!
I'm "theflintlockoperator" on IG, thank you!
Good video
Thank you!
Looks good. But where is the sack of dried peas and or rice? Just kidding. But yeah, was often carried. Anyway. Great video. Thanks.
Rice? Beans? Why eat those when you can have meat! Thanks! I appreciate the views!
@@FlintlockOperator LOL. Because you don't always bag grown particular.
How about some deer tallow.
Very cool stuff. To me, sourcing the clothes and gear for purchase is WAY harder than finding out what is actually period correct.
What are you having a hard time finding?
@@FlintlockOperator It's the clothes for me mostly. The guns, bags, horns, and knives are the easy part.
@@chickensandwich1589 You could try Townsend, Dixie Gun Works, or Smoke and Fire for clothes or patterns. Haversack or shooting bag is fairly easy to make, by guess and by gosh.
Can you do a video on the mods you did to your hatchet? I'd love to try the same thing.
Absolutely! It's actually been on the "videos to make" list for a while so it's coming up the pipeline.
Wish you showed the sheaths for your knives. Just wondering if the are belt loops on them or if you just tuck them in your belt.
One sticks in the belt and has a leather cord to tie it onto the belt and the other has a belt loop(not historically accurate). I'll do a video soon showing my blades in detail and how to wear them.
I’m curious about the tomahawk… did you flaten down the eye of the axe to fix the head with the wedge method?
Just heated it up with a torch and hit it with a hammer a few times. Then I heat treated the cutting edge. Thank you for watching!
I have a couple of old Old Hickory Butcher Knives, but they are 11" long, not the 7 or 8" blade which was probably more common. One needs the handles replaced. What can I use and where do I get the right rivets? I have a small and medium ball peen hammers which I've never used. Do I need the heavier ball peen hammer?
I'd recommend just get some 1/8" steel roundstock, anneal it, and make the rivets yourself. If you don't want to make make peened rivets glue and pin the handle in place like modern knives are made. Thank you!
It is all good what is good for you my not be good for me what good for me I go much much lighter but you have it down
Thanks! I usually do not carry ALL of this gear at the same time, and usually I try to go as light as possible. Easier said than done depending on the weather conditions.
Is that the blanket self reliance sells? I have one just like it
BTW your videos are very good 👍
@@briansherrillruralliving9708It is! Thank you! This fall they should go up in quality and have more movement and action in them.