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The more you wear the coat (or pants) the more they begin to feel like leather. Cracking wax is not a problem. I haven't had to rewax yet. Regarding the smell, you're going to smell like looked oil for awhile. I guess you'll just have to learn to like it😂😂

No plans so far

Yes, I've seen Dave's video on the officer's canteen /flask. I have no need for that item. It does look pretty cool. I quit drinking a number of years ago, so I simply have no need for something like that.

@@floydsmith2296 same. I never drink. I think it may have other creative uses. Time will tell. Did you find the paintjob helped with soot?

I am spending 3 days in southern Ohio next week where my PFM40 will get her maiden voyage. Summer is pretty busy around here with grandkids and work. So, I haven't been able to get into the woods yet. I will pay a follow up video when I do. Thanks for the comments!

@@floydsmith2296 If you're talking about the bushcraft 101 class this month, see ya there. If not, have a good time anyway.

I've already completed Dave's courses. I hope you enjoy and get your patch! Post some pictures!

Good luck!

Duluth Main Wardens jacket....I think. I bought it several years ago. THEY said it was waxed already...when I received it I took it to the store with intentions of returning it. I told the girl, "That ain't wax". I think they just sprayed with NikWax or something. Anyway. I washed it a few times and you see the rest.

Going strong! No complaints.

@@floydsmith2296 very cool thanks. Just curious is there anything you’d do differently. I’m getting ready to do a jacket of mine. So I’ve been looking at all the different ways. I really like the beeswax and linseed oil. I think that’s the one. Any advice would be very appreciated.

@@richardhenry1969 I can't think of anything is do differently. If you watched Lonewoodman 's video, that guy researched and "super scienced" his formula so much that I think it came be improved on. Fjallraven and Barbour have proprietary blends of wax which are cheaper. I'll let you be the judge of you think they are better. Good Luck! Let us know how yours turns out

@ScalpingYour TP I was looking to buy 12 oz waxed canvas from SailRite. Guess what? They sell a version of their own wax. As well as cleaaners and other items. Check it out! www.sailrite.com/search?keywords=Waxed%20canvas

According to the "Tin Pants" guy's recipe, you add boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits to the mix.

@@floydsmith2296 interestingly both tung and BLO are often used to seal wood knife handles. I bet they both have the properties you're looking for but I have BLO in the garage. Nice.

That's a good question. I will look into it

Fjallraven has an entire corporation of outdoor adventure clothing based on the premise the natural fiber clothing is better and we don't need to pollute the world with Gortex. That said, yeah, Gortex is an amazing fabric....amazingly expensive too! I'm not going to argue one over the other. I made this coat. I love the way it feels and looks. I'm happy.

Go walk through briars or thorns in Gore-Tex, or just look at an open flame with the traditional stuff and it melts.. That's the difference.

Great suggestions. We are taking day hikes occasionally and I will try to get more consistent about videoing the adventures. He's such a great kid, I think everyone will like him.