Leg Wraps: Why and How to do Them

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
  • I get asked how to do leg wraps quite often. There are many ways to do it but this is the easiest and most effective way that I've found.
    BTW This is a great option to improve your kit but also add a layer of padding to armor and protection from the environment around you.
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  • @TheBeardedAxe
    @TheBeardedAxe  4 года назад +8

    A special Thanks to one of Patrons:
    Joshua Robison
    Thanks for helping make this possible :)

  • @skitz-oh
    @skitz-oh 2 года назад +20

    You're beard is majestic! Fair play man, probably THE most beautiful beard I have ever seen!

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад +4

      Thank you very much. It took me years of not shaving 🤣

  • @Biestdrinker
    @Biestdrinker 20 дней назад +1

    Thanks my man! This method made it easy

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  20 дней назад

      @@Biestdrinker your welcome my friend!

  • @gigglemugproject9207
    @gigglemugproject9207 4 года назад +19

    The way I have always seen this done is ending at the top of the calf. Interesting to see it done the opposite way.

  • @Saxon2024
    @Saxon2024 2 года назад +11

    I tie my leg wraps with a strip of leather at the top final wrap and usually start from the bottom, I’m off to the woods this weekend and will try this method.
    Top stuff

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад +1

      I've seen that method as well and it can look really cool. But I'm about ease And simplicity at this point of my life lol.
      I hope have a great event. Let us know about your adventures and how the new wrap style worked for you.

  • @osricsbruk
    @osricsbruk 7 месяцев назад +2

    Now, that is a legendary beard of epic proportions!
    Respekter skegget ✊️

  • @mjosedoval3173
    @mjosedoval3173 2 года назад +8

    This is really useful! I was having some struggles with the outfit for my very first larp character and this rocks! Thank you so much!!!

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад

      Glad to be of some help. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the hobby.

  • @LoneTailProductions
    @LoneTailProductions 2 месяца назад +1

    Literally just used this to wrap my first set and I’m so happy with the advice.
    Hit the subscribe button so fast haha

  • @prestobizmal
    @prestobizmal 3 года назад +8

    I’ve used black bandage wrapping that I picked up at a rite aid on the way to a ren fair one year. Forgot my wraps at home, they worked great in a pinch but they get very tight throughout the day.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад +1

      I experimented with that once but I didn't think it was a viable option. I'd honestly just rather go without and be more comfortable. But I'm glad it worked out for you- if only for just the day.

  • @AzraelThanatos
    @AzraelThanatos 2 месяца назад +1

    I'd learned in a similar way to the first of the two methods you use, though with a longer wrap. Basically, a start at the top near where you want the top of the wrap to be, then start with a loop down under your foot and back up before starting the actual wrapping, the bit adds a little bit more protections against debris and things getting into your shoes.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 месяца назад

      That's good to know. I've done the loop under the foot but it started to cause a strain on the arch of my foot so that method was a no go after that.

    • @AzraelThanatos
      @AzraelThanatos 2 месяца назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxeIt's similar to how you'd wrap your ankle if you have issues with it

  • @freddyw4555
    @freddyw4555 Месяц назад +1

    Good one. It’s good if they stretch a little

  • @Lavena_Delcasy
    @Lavena_Delcasy 3 месяца назад

    This is super helpful! Thank you so much!
    Before I've had to ask friends to help me as I was completely useless at doing my own leg wraps.

  • @scotthopkins4598
    @scotthopkins4598 2 года назад +2

    I appreciate this video brother thank you, I will be using the first technique when I buy my wraps.

  • @bigwilf1966
    @bigwilf1966 2 года назад +1

    Thx looking at mine for my Great kilt, Just got a pair for my birthday so all set now.

  • @MrCrniVrag
    @MrCrniVrag Год назад +1

    I do it foot first because of a few reasons:
    1. My leather shoes are pretty open at the part where they get laced, so wrapping them around my foot first and proceeding over the ankle keeps everything nasty outside. The wraps literally seal that whole part up.
    2. I have handmade wool wraps which are not sewn on the sides which gives them very good stretch potential, so if you put them on properly they stick together like velcro.
    3. I wear woolen baggy pants and if I don't raise them to a certain point before wrapping, I can forget about sitting down or bending over to pick something up. Going from the feet up they allow for the pants to slip out a bit afterwards and finishing with the wrap one layer underneath the top prevents that part from loosening also (so you don't go over the last wrap to tuck them in, but under it).
    This way was tested on a 4 day winter camp where I wrapped once, fought in battles, hiked, drank and slept in them for 3 nights (never took them off because it was chilly as fuq in the tent and I was drunk most nights). I didn't even have to adjust them once.
    Also, a big reason for that might be point 2. because I used woolen wraps before, but the new ones are worth every cent of their 90 Euros price. I just can't praise them enough.

  • @FreakySei
    @FreakySei 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for this easy tutorial ! Got a viking larp coming in june, and I gotta say my calves look quite dashing now ! :)

  • @1275chet
    @1275chet Год назад +1

    Thank you for doing this video.

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 Год назад +1

    Great video on how to do leg wraps. I find this stuff so interesting.

  • @ekotoxic1663
    @ekotoxic1663 2 года назад +3

    totally didn't use this tutorial for an anime cosplay I'm doing... Thanks for the help!

  • @CarlDWardJr
    @CarlDWardJr 5 месяцев назад

    Well done!

  • @Medieval_Mayhem
    @Medieval_Mayhem 3 года назад +2

    Great video - excellent tips.

  • @gandalfthegrey
    @gandalfthegrey 2 года назад +1

    thank you. This was helpful

  • @CarlDWardJr
    @CarlDWardJr 3 года назад +1

    Good information.

  • @nae1782
    @nae1782 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you this is helpful!

  • @keyosuke
    @keyosuke 3 года назад +1

    Useful, thanks.

  • @thehydromaniac8868
    @thehydromaniac8868 3 года назад +1

    This was REALLY useful! Thank you, mon frère!

  • @a45456565
    @a45456565 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you😺

  • @stephenmcvay5368
    @stephenmcvay5368 2 года назад +1

    It was very helpful. Thanks.

  • @micheloff-grid4248
    @micheloff-grid4248 Год назад +1

    Very interesting I have my way also to dress in the canadien winter

  • @b4bluey
    @b4bluey Год назад +1

    Like It Fella > Thank You

  • @JuriBinturong
    @JuriBinturong 4 месяца назад +1

    In East Asia and Southeast Asia, leg wraps were very common for soldiers.

  • @gwendolynnowlan2427
    @gwendolynnowlan2427 3 года назад +1

    A real dawrf ^^ omg so cool.

  • @ValgusOrdo
    @ValgusOrdo 4 года назад +7

    This video was quite fun to watch, and I especially liked the historical/practical reasons for wearing these! Would they still help if you put them outside your boots, like to cover a zipper?

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  4 года назад +1

      Great question. I have advised this to help cover combat boots but of course you'll need more fabric then usual.

    • @SoraFoxboyVT
      @SoraFoxboyVT 3 года назад

      I was just about to ask this.

  • @ivan55599
    @ivan55599 3 года назад +5

    I thought this was about doing leg wraps. I mean, in a loom.

  • @voluspa4263
    @voluspa4263 3 года назад +1

    Great video, gained yourself a new subscriber there. Can't believe I haven't seen your channel before!
    On an entirely unrelated note, where did you get your boots? Looks great!

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад +1

      Those are from Viking leather craft. I have a review video for them in my reviews playlist if you want to get good, bad and ugly about them.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/4GMkCYGP0E4/видео.html
      Here's the link to the video

  • @eyedestroyeverything9953
    @eyedestroyeverything9953 3 года назад +6

    Do you mean 12 “ , you said 12 yards.
    That seems like a lot for 1 leg .
    Thanks for the vid

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад +6

      I goofed. I meant 12 feet. Some of my friends could use 15 feet because they have these huge calves.

  • @kingmasterlord
    @kingmasterlord Год назад

    this video introduces the concept of leg wraps to me. don't they have strips of Kevlar fabric you could make modern ones with?

  • @CptJakeSpearow
    @CptJakeSpearow 3 месяца назад +1

    Well now I regret shaving my beard off last year

  • @brazilsesioma853
    @brazilsesioma853 2 года назад +1

    Good advice. Have talked about your boots?

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад

      I have a video on how I made my old viking boots into super comfortable modern boots but still has that viking look. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/PL0PcopUizg/видео.html
      Here is my review on what I think about the build:
      ruclips.net/video/4TuiPQDk3sQ/видео.html
      Hope that helps.
      Bryan

  • @Will-bo7kg
    @Will-bo7kg 2 года назад +3

    Is there a particular reason you go top to bottom inside the boot rather than the bottom to top outside the boots (like that seen by many armies during WW1)?
    As doing it your way means dirt can get into the boots and they don't wick moisture as well.
    The only advantage I can think of for doing it your way is that you can take the boots on and off without removing. However I'm not sure if that really counts as you still need to take them off the change your socks.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад +7

      1. I go top to bottom so when the wraps fall down it falls into the wrap below it. Keeps it from unraveling for the most part. If you have wool pants the friction with the wool leg wraps will keep it in place much better then linen or cotton.
      2. I haven't had any issues with dirt as of yet. Mud just cakes on but dries and flakes off so not that much of a problem. Btw wool self cleans because of lanalin (so?) oil. Dirt ans other stuff can't get soaked up into the fibers because the natural oils are too slick. Like a non-stick pan but...fabric.
      3. Changing socks would be difficult as you have to unravel the wraps but for me that's only gonna happen when I go to bed and leave my socks out over night to air out. Again wool socks for the win as they will still be fresh the next day due to the lanalin oil in the wool. Btw alpaca wool is by far the best option for socks. Super soft, durable and hypoallergenic.
      Hope this helps :)

  • @MoAoP69
    @MoAoP69 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot man this was very helpful ANAIZINF BEARD AND MOUSTACH I just have one question, I have a deamonslayer costume with tsnjito and my leg wraps are silk does this still apply?

  • @Ayla_Makes_Things
    @Ayla_Makes_Things Год назад +1

    Do you have any advice for hot weather? Would linen leg wraps be good for protection from the sun, or would it be better to go without during hot weather?

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  Год назад

      I would go without in hot weather for most things. Wear kinen pants and tunics as well. If I'm in leg armor, or I'm going into the woods, however, I'll put them on. Other then that, be comfortable.

  • @NoriMori1992
    @NoriMori1992 7 месяцев назад

    I've never seen someone wrap down from the knee instead of up from the ankle before. I wonder why that is.

  • @TheBeaconBro
    @TheBeaconBro 3 года назад +2

    where did you find pants like that? they seem super comfy!

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад

      They are very comfortable. Burgschneider makes them. In fact I did a review of them a while back. Let me get the link for that. Hold on.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/cJk0ogkJnkA/видео.html

  • @ArtemensiaK
    @ArtemensiaK Год назад +2

    Im allergic to wool. What can I use instead? I understand that they should have kind of a stretch and should be a bit coarse, so it "sticks" to itself. But what should I use? I am prepared to weave it myself

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  Год назад

      I've seen linen leg wraps but they usually slip down after few hours.
      How do you do with alpaca wool? I know it's hypoallergenic.

    • @ArtemensiaK
      @ArtemensiaK Год назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxe I did not know that. Never tried it. I think I will now. Thanks for the tip

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  Год назад

      @@ArtemensiaK I hope it works out for you. Let us know what happens.

  • @ThePizzaGoblin
    @ThePizzaGoblin 5 месяцев назад +1

    Where might one obtain good quality leg wraps?
    What kind of keywords should i be looking for? Weave type and things

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  5 месяцев назад

      I had gotten mine on Etsy for a very reasonable price. Burgscheider sells period accurate clothing. They also sell legs wraps there.

    • @ThePizzaGoblin
      @ThePizzaGoblin 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxe awesome, thanks!

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  5 месяцев назад

      @@ThePizzaGoblin your very welcome 😁

  • @roverruju4508
    @roverruju4508 2 года назад +2

    Any tips on leg wraps especially large? they don't seem to work quite as well for the methods shown here.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад

      Like your calves are large or the wraps themselves are large?

    • @roverruju4508
      @roverruju4508 2 года назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxe The Wraps are wider, its the perfect length but its around 3 times larger than they should be XP

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад

      @@roverruju4508 I've never encountered that kind of problem. I would think you would overlap them more then halfway. You could also trim them down to the right width if need be.
      Experiment and see what you come up with. I'm kinda curious as to deal with this.

    • @roverruju4508
      @roverruju4508 2 года назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxe As far as I have found out from experimenting, any normal method of tying it, or holding it down without a separate piece don't work, its very loose no matter how tight you make it, but I've found that when it goes around my foot or knee it tightens more than regular leg wraps, so I think that people can either tie it around their knee or foot, or use some sort of pin or sticky solution to help keep them wound, hope this helps if you ever get wraps like what I've got.

  • @jamesarmstrong5424
    @jamesarmstrong5424 11 месяцев назад +1

    Is there any evidence of leg wraps being utilized in Scotland at any period? Just wondering how these would work with a kilt!?

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  11 месяцев назад +1

      I'm not sure. Not my area of expertise tbh. I would think thick wool nalbinding socks would be the norm with a kilt. But again I wouldn't know for certain.

  • @xSpiegelschattenx
    @xSpiegelschattenx 3 года назад +3

    You look like Tom Bombadil.

  • @Samcaracha
    @Samcaracha Месяц назад +1

    Attention! Disclaimer!
    Never do your wrap from the body towards the extremity!
    That is a medical mistake! Always start distal and wrap towards the body, no matter where you wrap, arms or legs, no matter how strong!
    It is not only the blood, it is also the circulation in the extravascular space that might get you into problems.
    You may not have problems with your veins and your soft tissue now, so don't get it started!
    If you already have varicosis or a oedema or had a tumor or have a vascular disease do not do that at all before consulting your doctor.
    In that cases even a light wrap might get you into problems, so you should learn how to do it properly!
    It is not an issue if done properly, but learn it the right way!

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  Месяц назад

      Decent advice but I don't wrap it nearly tight enough for there to be any issue with circulation. I can understand if your putting on a bandage and you have to put pressure on it but this isn't on that level. Barely snug is what I was loud call it. Not so loose it'll come unraveled but just snug enough to keep it together. Hope that helps.

  • @harrisonmiller404
    @harrisonmiller404 3 месяца назад

    Hey man, do you still remember where you got those leg wraps from? thx

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 месяца назад

      I got those on Etsy several years ago. I recently looked up a pair and the cheapest set I could find were $30.

    • @TheeCoolKid
      @TheeCoolKid 3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you man appreciate it!​@@TheBeardedAxe

  • @nicolecrystal6765
    @nicolecrystal6765 Год назад +1

    How many things does your beard get caught on everyday

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  Год назад +1

      On average it gets caught on 11.2 objects.
      You'll get the occasional little person, small dogs and woodland creatures, but occasionally a handsy cougar will find herself tangled up.
      But the benefits outweighs the negatives. It filters air, food and drinks and gives me the power to fist fight grizzly bears and solve crimes.
      In short I think everyone should grow a beard.

    • @swayback7375
      @swayback7375 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxehow do you deal with peanut butter?
      😮

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  7 месяцев назад

      @@swayback7375 small bites but also cut your sandwich into strips for easier eating.

  • @MacAirgead
    @MacAirgead 2 года назад +1

    Yards or feet?

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад

      I meant feet sorry 😬. So roughly 3-5 yards depending on how awesome your calves are lol

    • @MacAirgead
      @MacAirgead 2 года назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxe calves like a Clydesdale

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад

      @@MacAirgead it doesn't hurt to have extra leg wrap material. You can always trim it back if it's too long but adding more after the fact isn't much of an option. Hope all this helps 🙂

  • @ijbewever2908
    @ijbewever2908 2 года назад +1

    he is telling i need 12 to 15 yards but that like 10 to 14 meter does he mean 12 to 15 feet

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  2 года назад +1

      Yeah that was my mistake. 12-15 feet depending on how big your calves are.

    • @ijbewever2908
      @ijbewever2908 2 года назад +1

      @@TheBeardedAxe oke thank you i was like do i need 10 meter that alot thx for the info was very helpfull

  • @kieranh2005
    @kieranh2005 11 месяцев назад

    Also known as puttees by the British Empire

  • @markclark6867
    @markclark6867 Год назад

    12 yards, So 10 meters, Each??

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  Год назад

      Lol
      That's my mistake. I meant feet. So 12 feet for regular sized calves up to 15 feet for more shapely ones.

    • @markclark6867
      @markclark6867 Год назад +1

      I got worried then, the ones I made took me 3 weeks straight and got 7 meters over all before cutting in half 😊

  • @ColtA13
    @ColtA13 3 года назад

    Nice video, bonehead!

  • @koitsenka
    @koitsenka Год назад

    ser smukke ud.

  • @jackspratt44
    @jackspratt44 Год назад

    Tall leather boots work better.

  • @mawi1172
    @mawi1172 3 года назад +2

    I haven't heard WHY yet? Are boots not better? My snake-proof boots are better.

    • @TheBeardedAxe
      @TheBeardedAxe  3 года назад +2

      This is mostly for costume. It does help with brush and cold and wet conditions. But this is mostly for a costume.

    • @carbonado2432
      @carbonado2432 3 года назад +3

      like world war 1 armies would do it to save leather over the tall cavalry style boots since you need protection.

    • @Rokaize
      @Rokaize 3 года назад

      Late to the party. But leg wraps are ancient. They are used to protect your legs.
      You been hiking? As the video maker and myself know, if you spend enough time in the woods you’re going to get cut up at some point on your lower legs. There are some vicious thorns out there. And the leg wraps truly do help with this.
      They also keep things from getting into your boots or shoes. Such as snow, rocks, bugs, etc etc.
      Supposedly they offer leg support and keep your leg and ankle stable during movement. I’ve never noticed much difference here but maybe I’m just wrong.
      Leg wraps only really went away like 40-50 years ago with the mass production of taller military boots. During and before ww2 almost all combat boots have been barely up to or barely past the ankle. Basically necessitating leg wraps.

  • @ourtechwriter
    @ourtechwriter Год назад +1

    Substitute for long underwear in winter? Leave the kneecap boney, and wrap up thigh with a separate piece?