I grew up hunting, fishing, and trapping along the rails, and walking the rails to get to towns. Doing so was common out in the country when I was young. It's still pretty common today. I lived in a tiny farm town that had a grain elevator at the center. Freight trains stopped almost daily to pick up grain, or to offload other things the grain elevator needed. In the fall, when corn and soybeans were harvested, the grain elevator ran almost all night, and farmer brought wagons of grain pulled by tractors until two or three in the morning. The sound of these tractors, of the train whistles, and the idling freight train engines, was loud but beautiful, and never bothered my sleep, even though we lived just fifty yards from the grain elevator and the tracks. As kids, we'd talk to the engineers, brakemen, and caboose men for hours while the trains sat on the side track beside the elevator, waiting for the train cars to be loaded. As teens, the engineer would let us ride in the engine or caboose to the next town east or west. East was eighteen miles, and west was seven, or, if we wanted, to the next town after that, which was about nineteen miles. That was his limit for hitchhikers. We always had to walk back along the track to get home, but we were young, and it was an easy walk, and great fun. We seldom got to town, so we made a day of it.
WOW, 70 years of age! I would have guessed the early 50s, very impressive indeed! Congratulations Kenneth, may you live for many, many fine years tome come in the great outdoors, take care!
find this hard to believe Ken but in the early to mid seventies, a large portion of Orange county, ca., where I live, was corn fields, strawberry fields, orange trees, avocado trees and melons. The Union Pacific R.R. rad cris cross all around us. We use to still see real Hobos get off the trains and cook food in the groves. As a kid, I took can food to some, ate lunch with them right off a camp fire! We use to jump the trains all the time. One kid that jumped a train with me, was too scared to jump back off when the train built speed. I saw him disappear down the tracks. He showed up the next day, He rode all the way to the L.A. yard and police called his father. Great times as a kid. Enjoyed your video and the memories it brought back to me. Now days the fields and most of the tracks are all gone.
PHARRAOH Thanks for sharing your experience. Good memories. Times have changed...but hobos are still around. I've run into several live in the nearby forests.Take care, Ken
Actually, he took more than memories --- Mr. Kramm took other people's garbage. Shortsighted swine who use the outdoors as their personal amusement park, then trash it. We could live in something akin to paradise on earth if the world were full of respectful, generous spirits like Kenneth Kramms!
@@jackkennedy_1963 think about that being done on the scale of corporations and entire seas. That's what's going on. So sad, that not even an individual can stop littering.
I commend you on having the forethought to bring a trash bag not just for your trash but for others who did not have the courtesy to take care of their own. You sir are a gentleman
One evening as the sun went down And the jungle fire was burning, Down the track came a hobo hiking, And he said, "Boys, I'm not turning I'm headed for a land that's far away Beside the crystal fountains So come with me, we'll go and see The Big Rock Candy Mountains In the Big Rock Candy Mountains, There's a land that's fair and bright, Where the handouts grow on bushes And you sleep out every night Where the boxcars all are empty And the sun shines every day On the birds and the bees And the cigarette trees The lemonade springs Where the bluebird sings In the Big Rock Candy Mountains In the Big Rock Candy Mountains All the cops have wooden legs And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs The farmers' trees are full of fruit And the barns are full of hay Oh I'm bound to go Where there ain't no snow Where the rain don't fall The wind don't blow In the Big Rock Candy Mountains In the Big Rock Candy Mountains You never change your socks And the little streams of alcohol Come trickling down the rocks The brakemen have to tip their hats And the railroad bulls are blind There's a lake of stew And of whiskey, too You can paddle all around 'em In a big canoe In the Big Rock Candy Mountains In the Big Rock Candy Mountains, The jails are made of tin And you can walk right out again, As soon as you are in There ain't no short-handled shovels, No axes, saws or picks, I'ma goin' to stay Where you sleep all day, Where they hung the jerk That invented work In the Big Rock Candy Mountains I'll see you all this coming Fall In the Big Rock Candy Mountains"
i have to say you are one special person and i truly mean that. an inspiration to so many. i would be lucky to have the chance to share a fire with you and i hope i get to one day. this video is living proof that you just need to get out and have fun. no excuses needed. i bet that swim felt amazing. it was an honor to have the opportunity to work on that staff. gives me true joy. glad you like it.
Ken , your so pure in your love of nature , camping and hiking. Such a great inspiration . If I'm not hiking or camping . I'm reading something or watching a video about bushcraft. I feel such positive karma when watching your videos. You fill my and my wife's heart full of joy . Just to know that a person like you exists in this life time . Your definitely a mountain man in another life . Hope and pray I get to watch a thousand more videos of you in the future. Cheers my friend :)
You must be a family member of Joes I'm not the only one. My main problem is he want people to financially support him for his lack of skill . Much of the bushcraft community feel the same way If he wants to go out and play camp that's fine . But actually claim to have a bushcraft channel. He never lost his ferro rod he just had no real skill in bushcraft. He's a phoney . I hope Joe gets to spend as much time camping as he likes just don't make claims that are not true .he needs to get a real job. Not whine an expect people to take care of him he's a pussy . 3 days omg so ooooooo funny .
I'm not anger . My friend . I actually like some of Joes channels. When his dogs included. A camper and his dog you can't beat that combination. I'm just responding to your message. Hope you get to camp an hike a million times . Cheers :)
A wonderful gift that was well deserved, Kenneth. What an interesting and enjoyable video. I would love to Hobo hike and camp. I made a hiking staff/defensive weapon from a length of bamboo. It would be better served to convert it to carry a bindle. On one end I can mount a Cold Steel knife with the hollow handle; the other hollow end of the staff stores a survival kit and a set of chopsticks. The chopsticks rattle loudly when I'm on a bear congested trail. The end is capped with an old Rx medicine bottle that is wrapped with 10 feet of duct tape. The handle part is wrapped with about 20 feet of 550 paracord and a loop for a hand hold when thrusting the spear forward. My backyard testing area is actually called 'Hobo Camp" that one of my friends jokingly named it. It's between two perfectly distanced trees for a hammock; a rope tied between the trees has a camo tarp set up. I constructed a fire pit to test my stoves...I test my gear before going on any adventure. Gear breakdown is a pet peeve of mine on the trail. Love your videos Kenneth, as they are a great source of learning and entertainiment.
Ken, I have watched and rewatched your video's almost from your beginning on RUclips. I love the historical perspectives, the educational information, and actually everything. You're an inspiration and a delight!
The coolest camper i have seen on youtube. Great kits and all one needs for the nights outdoors without spening on unnecessary getups. We can all use these great setups and ideas. Love the stories and wonderful vids. Thanks.
ken i had no idea your are 70! i had you down as early 60's - looking good my friend. loved the minimalist idea with that super carry pole - awesome. nice way to cool down after a long day and well done on clearing up rubbish too. splendid video ken
Och, I was astonished by the amount of rubbish that people left in such a beautiful place! You've made a great video and I loved it. Thanks for sharing your experience with us Ken.
I know an older guy that use to jump trains as a kid and sports a prosthetic leg now, dangerous stuff. I really like how you use you camp outs as a lesson, I always learn something now from every video you make.
Great video. I worked for juvenile justice for several years and worked at homeless shelter with some of my juvenile clients. I got a very good education on how they survived and camp in the city urban camping and camping and living in the woods . So ask away .
After watching your videos through the years, I don't know what I've gleaned more of from them: knowledge or joy. I hope you persevere the trolls and eventually return. You'll be sorely missed in the meantime!
awesome ken, i now know im a hobo..lol. brushcrafting is the same , stelfness , self reliance, creative way of camping and cooking ..and using resources around you. im so glad the staff came in handy , well deserved my friend.. oh yea , i have never seen a can opened that way. i will never forget it. thanks for a awesome video, i hope bob listens about the dangers of trains...im smiling. hobo bill
billy joe denny I'm smiling bill. Yes, you are a hobo....and a darn good one. This is an excellent way to open cans; I first saw it in the inner city, where guys were cooking a meal. Ingenious.... ken
Great video Ken The staff was an awesome gift from all good fellows over there. Welldone Bill on thinking that idea up. You almost looked the part of a hobo with a beard like that. You will never see me Mr. Jacklore with a scruffy beard no never.No not even on my next video even though I promised I would not shave til the workshop extension is done.! My wife says I look like a hobo now!! Ha. Well done Ken and all the best and ofcourse PEACE MAN Sandy
Wiltshire Man Thanks Sandy. To me, RUclips friends are the best ever! Yes, I look like a hobo, but my boots were too expensive (according to one comment); I should have used my old boots!! I'm fortunate, my wife likes my beard and does not want me to shave it!!!! Peace, Ken
English hobo here, 10 years living outside. I'm planning a trek to Istanbul next month, using a traditional bedroll and haversack. Already thinking about next year, a super minimalist bindle...
Thanks Ken for sharing. When ever I go fishing I carry a 5 gal. bucket to sit on. And before I leave I make it a point to pick up cans, bottles, fishing lines and cans. Unfortunately sometimes I could be there all day picking up trash.
Great video Ken Hobo hiking.That walking stick your friends gave you is awesome each had a great addition. When we were kids we dreamed a lot about being a Hobo what a life. atb Opal
I always enjoy your videos. Both entertaining and informative. I wish at 42 that I was 1/2 as active in the outdoors as you are at 70. You are an inspiration to many people. My daughter and I are just starting our outdoor journey, and I use your videos as inspiration to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Perhaps one day our paths will cross.
Eli Silverman Hi Eli. Thanks for watching and commenting. Your feedback means a great deal to me. You're absolutely being outdoors is a journey. Take one step at a time and enjoy. I do hope our patch cross. Often I meet folks on the trail who say, "don't I know you; aren't you the guy on RUclips.... Take care and be safe, Ken
wow very interesting way to enjoy nature ken...with this old style bindle.. very interesting setup it seems that u really enjoyed the bushcraft meetup in may,,. thanks for this demonstration greetings Harry
I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and they are technically very good, but most of all I enjoy your love for nature. That last part of you picking up the trash from other campers and taking it out is great. Thanks for helping create a conscience of conservation and for taking us in your adventures. I would live to join you guys on next years spring meeting. Best Regards
They are a great group of guys... I wish I clda been there... Happy late bday my young buddy Ken... Thats one of the coolest walking sticks I ever seen!!!
Absolutely awesome, what's not to like about this video. This how many lives for many years. Thank you, sir, for taking us along for the walk, and a nice digital campfire chat. I'm subscribing.
Happy birthday! (somewhat belated) And awesome video as always. I didn't see anyone mention this, so I thought I'd add a little historical note that this was also how the Roman legions carried their kit. They had a 6' long pole called a furca for their bindle, and when they stopped for a moment they could rest the end on the ground to get the weight off their feet and lean on the staff without taking the bindle off their shoulders. Anyone who knows anything about Rome knows that they didn't do inefficient. The bindle worked for the legions for centuries. Pretty high recommendation!
***** Awesome. I was not aware of this history. Thank you for adding this note. As you say, nothing was done inefficiently by the Roman legions. Thumbs up my friend!
Beautifully assembled video Ken. You are always an inspiration my friend. I always leave your videos with a sense of peace and a longing to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Well done sir. Peace, Shane
Read a lot of Huck Fin as a kid and in one of the illustrations he had a bindle over his shoulder so it's become a symbol of travel/movement/freedom, never thought I'd see someone using one in my time though, great stuff!!!
evenin, Ken; This was a real treat 2 follow along on. That Birthday Staff sure has all & More than 1 needs. Very thoughtful of all who were involved with this. A Constant reminder on all your wonderful outings U share with us here, Friend. Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry God Bless
T.W. Milburn Thanks Terry. I always appreciate your comments. Being outdoors is wonderful and I'm glad that my videos inspire others. Take care, my friend. ATB Ken
congratulations on your birthday.Loved the staff. Thanks for another good vidio. Your vidios always make me a little happier and more knowlagble. thanks regards
It seems to me that you had pretty much the same items in your Bindle as you would in a backpack. I'm glad you brought this to our attention, Ken. I never thought of camping with a Bindle, but, when the weather cools a bit, I'll give it a try.
Great staff, congratulations. Actually, it is known where the term "Hobo" got started. It got started during the depression where men without homes, jobs or money rode the trains (now criss-crossing the country) without paying. These men sought a form of a "brotherhood of the rails", real or imagined. Men naturally gathered in camps near the rails and would greet each other with "Hello Brother", much like men do today with "Hey Man" or "Hey Bro". Slang being what it is, this was shortened to "Ho Bo" as sort of an in-thing. Soon the men themselves were being referred to as Hobos, and their camps were Hobo Camps, or in their parlance, "Jungles". It was a rough, dirty and dangerous life, but jobs were scarce. They sought work...sometimes.
I absolutely loved this Kenneth - yeah peace to you. I experienced peace throughout and although it was a tough life for the original hobo's and there was much hardship and violence I'm certain there were many that experienced bliss and beauty on the trail also. That staff was awesome. Take care. Mark
Thanks Mark. I agree that it was a tough life for the origional hobos and at the same time, there is bliss and beauty on the trail, as you say. The staff has a special place in my heart, and on occasion I take it hiking and remember goood times. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Peace, Ken
Great video Ken. I think this is the sort of video I like best - simple camping. Always a joy to watch. I keep telling Sandy beards are good, but I don't think he'll be allowed to keep his! Very best wishes, Noel
Thanks for reminding people to go for hobo walks on trails not rails. It's important to remind people to stay off the trains. 😜 I absolutely love your staff/hobo stick. I've thought of ditching the bulky backpack for something similar.
What a great video and a great bunch of friends for that great gift. Keep up the good work cant wait to watch more of your videos. Also subscribed. Thanks again.
Loved it!! That staff was a great proof of concept, and obviously a fantastic gift. I agree with Wiltshire Man re the lighter and it's purpose in the sanitary pack. As always some great ideas for many of us to try out. Loved the swim in the lake and the torch. Hobo can opener is a little bit messy. Having seen that, I would probably place something over my knees. E.g. Turn the big garbage bag inside out and use it as an apron. :-D Thanks for sharing. Cheers & atb
ShazBoo BookOwl Thanks for watching and commenting. This was the second time form me to use the hobo can opener. The first time, it wasn't messy; I just opened the lid. This time, I was surprised it took to open the lid, so I banged it on the corner of the brick... and it spend with a splash. I like your idea for an apron... Yes, that big garbage bad would have made a nice apron! ATB my friend. ....ken
Great video. I've seen bindles in cartoons when I was a kid and in Depression era photos and never knew it had a name. Always learn new things from your videos.
Kenneth thank you for showing such varied outdoors ideas. Every time I watch your video's, I both smile and learn something. You show innovation and a stewardship of the land. thank you!
Excelente,excelente Ken,disfruto mucho de sus videos,los veo varias veces para aprender mas.Me gustaría de ser posible un video en el cual nos enseñes a hacer varios nudos prácticos para amarre con el paracord. Saludos mi estimado amigo.
Ken , Happy Birthday my friend. I would have never guessed you are 70. Being out in nature is keeping you youthful. The lighter is for lighting a fire , right ? Do I win ? Awesome under water video Ken. I watch all these bushcraft videos on my flat screen TV , using a chromeCast and my cell phone or computer. Does anyone else do this ? Great video as usual my friend 👍 Peace
Bryan Resch Thanks Bryan. For me, nature is relaxing and rejuvenating .... perhaps its keeping me young. the lighter lights a fire (probably of the paper I used in the sanitary package)... You win my friend. Yes, people use many different devices to watch RUclipss. About 5% of the 6,000 views my channel receives every day come from people using TVs.... according to RUclips Analatits. ATB, Ken
It is a very nice video. I've never seen before open up an cane only with an stone like you do.Sorry about my bad enlish, its bin a long time i wrote or spoke english. Thanks for showing us this video.Very very nice.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated my friend. Don't worry about your english. The fact that you've watched and commented on a video that is not your native language means a great deal to me. Take care, ken
That is one of the most awesome gifts I've ever seen. Your videos (and you) inspire me, teach me and make me want to get outside as often as possible. If that was your intention then you SCORED! Do the leaves from the American Beauty berries ward of skeeters? Why did you not put the can of beans directly on the fire instead of messing up your cup? Is the bindle better than bear? I cannot imagine that it is.. Thank you .. I enjoyed this video very much.
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I grew up hunting, fishing, and trapping along the rails, and walking the rails to get to towns. Doing so was common out in the country when I was young. It's still pretty common today. I lived in a tiny farm town that had a grain elevator at the center. Freight trains stopped almost daily to pick up grain, or to offload other things the grain elevator needed. In the fall, when corn and soybeans were harvested, the grain elevator ran almost all night, and farmer brought wagons of grain pulled by tractors until two or three in the morning. The sound of these tractors, of the train whistles, and the idling freight train engines, was loud but beautiful, and never bothered my sleep, even though we lived just fifty yards from the grain elevator and the tracks.
As kids, we'd talk to the engineers, brakemen, and caboose men for hours while the trains sat on the side track beside the elevator, waiting for the train cars to be loaded. As teens, the engineer would let us ride in the engine or caboose to the next town east or west. East was eighteen miles, and west was seven, or, if we wanted, to the next town after that, which was about nineteen miles. That was his limit for hitchhikers. We always had to walk back along the track to get home, but we were young, and it was an easy walk, and great fun. We seldom got to town, so we made a day of it.
Fantastic James. Thanks for watching and commenting ...ATB, Ken
I love your story. Thanks for sharing. My god, have times changed
The story was told
WOW, 70 years of age! I would have guessed the early 50s, very impressive indeed! Congratulations Kenneth, may you live for many, many fine years tome come in the great outdoors, take care!
fizzlebug same I was guessing 50 ken is in amazing shape !
man u are so like the mister Rogers of the outdoors .. I love it . great work
find this hard to believe Ken but in the early to mid seventies, a large portion of Orange county, ca., where I live, was corn fields, strawberry fields, orange trees, avocado trees and melons. The Union Pacific R.R. rad cris cross all around us. We use to still see real Hobos get off the trains and cook food in the groves. As a kid, I took can food to some, ate lunch with them right off a camp fire! We use to jump the trains all the time. One kid that jumped a train with me, was too scared to jump back off when the train built speed. I saw him disappear down the tracks. He showed up the next day, He rode all the way to the L.A. yard and police called his father. Great times as a kid. Enjoyed your video and the memories it brought back to me. Now days the fields and most of the tracks are all gone.
PHARRAOH Thanks for sharing your experience. Good memories. Times have changed...but hobos are still around. I've run into several live in the nearby forests.Take care, Ken
Leave nothing but footprints !
Take nothing but memories !
Owen Joseph King Thumbs up!
Actually, he took more than memories --- Mr. Kramm took other people's garbage. Shortsighted swine who use the outdoors as their personal amusement park, then trash it. We could live in something akin to paradise on earth if the world were full of respectful, generous spirits like Kenneth Kramms!
@@jackkennedy_1963 think about that being done on the scale of corporations and entire seas. That's what's going on. So sad, that not even an individual can stop littering.
I commend you on having the forethought to bring a trash bag not just for your trash but for others who did not have the courtesy to take care of their own. You sir are a gentleman
One evening as the sun went down
And the jungle fire was burning,
Down the track came a hobo hiking,
And he said, "Boys, I'm not turning
I'm headed for a land that's far away
Beside the crystal fountains
So come with me, we'll go and see
The Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains,
There's a land that's fair and bright,
Where the handouts grow on bushes
And you sleep out every night
Where the boxcars all are empty
And the sun shines every day
On the birds and the bees
And the cigarette trees
The lemonade springs
Where the bluebird sings
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All the cops have wooden legs
And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth
And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs
The farmers' trees are full of fruit
And the barns are full of hay
Oh I'm bound to go
Where there ain't no snow
Where the rain don't fall
The wind don't blow
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
You never change your socks
And the little streams of alcohol
Come trickling down the rocks
The brakemen have to tip their hats
And the railroad bulls are blind
There's a lake of stew
And of whiskey, too
You can paddle all around 'em
In a big canoe
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains,
The jails are made of tin
And you can walk right out again,
As soon as you are in
There ain't no short-handled shovels,
No axes, saws or picks,
I'ma goin' to stay
Where you sleep all day,
Where they hung the jerk
That invented work
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
I'll see you all this coming Fall
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains"
i have to say you are one special person and i truly mean that. an inspiration to so many. i would be lucky to have the chance to share a fire with you and i hope i get to one day.
this video is living proof that you just need to get out and have fun. no excuses needed. i bet that swim felt amazing.
it was an honor to have the opportunity to work on that staff. gives me true joy. glad you like it.
Survive Without Thanks Travis. I'm smiling. Your the person who is the inspiration... Always smiling and enjoying nature....
KennethKramm well it looks like we inspire each other
Beautiful video. Many thanks !
Glad you enjoyed it
I love your videos. I like spending time alone in nature, and learn a lot from you. Your gentle ways are a treat. Thanks for sharing!
+TheNoonie50 Thanks. Your feedback means a lot to me. Much appreciated, my friend. ...Ken
Ken , your so pure in your love of nature , camping and hiking. Such a great inspiration . If I'm not hiking or camping . I'm reading something or watching a video about bushcraft. I feel such positive karma when watching your videos. You fill my and my wife's heart full of joy . Just to know that a person like you exists in this life time . Your definitely a mountain man in another life . Hope and pray I get to watch a thousand more videos of you in the future. Cheers my friend :)
Robert West Thank you Robert!
You must be a family member of Joes I'm not the only one. My main problem is he want people to financially support him for his lack of skill . Much of the bushcraft community feel the same way
If he wants to go out and play camp that's fine . But actually claim to have a bushcraft channel. He never lost his ferro rod he just had no real skill in bushcraft. He's a phoney . I hope Joe gets to spend as much time camping as he likes just don't make claims that are not true .he needs to get a real job. Not whine an expect people to take care of him he's a pussy . 3 days omg so ooooooo funny .
I'm not anger . My friend . I actually like some of Joes channels. When his dogs included. A camper and his dog you can't beat that combination. I'm just responding to your message. Hope you get to camp an hike a million times . Cheers :)
love this guy he makes me think of the Mr. Rogers of bushcraft,, amazing guy,,great videos
A wonderful gift that was well deserved, Kenneth. What an interesting and enjoyable video. I would love to Hobo hike and camp. I made a hiking staff/defensive weapon from a length of bamboo. It would be better served to convert it to carry a bindle. On one end I can mount a Cold Steel knife with the hollow handle; the other hollow end of the staff stores a survival kit and a set of chopsticks. The chopsticks rattle loudly when I'm on a bear congested trail. The end is capped with an old Rx medicine bottle that is wrapped with 10 feet of duct tape. The handle part is wrapped with about 20 feet of 550 paracord and a loop for a hand hold when thrusting the spear forward. My backyard testing area is actually called 'Hobo Camp" that one of my friends jokingly named it. It's between two perfectly distanced trees for a hammock; a rope tied between the trees has a camo tarp set up. I constructed a fire pit to test my stoves...I test my gear before going on any adventure. Gear breakdown is a pet peeve of mine on the trail. Love your videos Kenneth, as they are a great source of learning and entertainiment.
I honor you brother Ken !
I am very grateful !
Be safe and take care.
ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
Ken, I have watched and rewatched your video's almost from your beginning on RUclips. I love the historical perspectives, the educational information, and actually everything. You're an inspiration and a delight!
The coolest camper i have seen on youtube. Great kits and all one needs for the nights outdoors without spening on unnecessary getups. We can all use these great setups and ideas. Love the stories and wonderful vids. Thanks.
ken i had no idea your are 70! i had you down as early 60's - looking good my friend.
loved the minimalist idea with that super carry pole - awesome.
nice way to cool down after a long day and well done on clearing up rubbish too.
splendid video ken
funkyprepper I like the knife picture for your profile pic. first I have seen with something like that. That might catch on.
funkyprepper Thanks for watching! For me, being outdoors is relaxing and rejuvinating....
I know it's an old video... I've watched it several times.... just thinking about Ken this morning and had to re-watch!!! Miss ya' Brother!
-Chris
Och, I was astonished by the amount of rubbish that people left in such a beautiful place!
You've made a great video and I loved it. Thanks for sharing your experience with us Ken.
I know an older guy that use to jump trains as a kid and sports a prosthetic leg now, dangerous stuff.
I really like how you use you camp outs as a lesson, I always learn something now from every video you make.
DiddyBushcraftnOutdoors Thanks. You're feedback is much appreciated.
Great video. I worked for juvenile justice for several years and worked at homeless shelter with some of my juvenile clients. I got a very good education on how they survived and camp in the city urban camping and camping and living in the woods . So ask away .
Robert West Excellent. If I do a series about this topic, I certainly will ask away..... Thanks for mentioning....
Just wonderful. I had never seen that hobo can opener before, it's a great trick. Congratulations on the 70 years and wishing you many many more.
balticbushcraft thanks for watching and taking time to comment. atb, ken
After watching your videos through the years, I don't know what I've gleaned more of from them: knowledge or joy. I hope you persevere the trolls and eventually return. You'll be sorely missed in the meantime!
awesome ken, i now know im a hobo..lol. brushcrafting is the same , stelfness , self reliance, creative way of camping and cooking ..and using resources around you.
im so glad the staff came in handy , well deserved my friend..
oh yea , i have never seen a can opened that way. i will never forget it.
thanks for a awesome video, i hope bob listens about the dangers of trains...im smiling.
hobo bill
billy joe denny I'm smiling bill. Yes, you are a hobo....and a darn good one. This is an excellent way to open cans; I first saw it in the inner city, where guys were cooking a meal. Ingenious.... ken
That is a really cool setup! Bindle and staff camping...lol...awesome. Everything about this video was awesome. That staff is great. Take care
Mark
Adventure Time Outdoors Thanks Mark
Great video Ken The staff was an awesome gift from all good fellows over there. Welldone Bill on thinking that idea up.
You almost looked the part of a hobo with a beard like that. You will never see me Mr. Jacklore with a scruffy beard no never.No not even on my next video even though I promised I would not shave til the workshop extension is done.!
My wife says I look like a hobo now!!
Ha.
Well done Ken and all the best and ofcourse
PEACE MAN
Sandy
Wiltshire Man Thanks Sandy. To me, RUclips friends are the best ever! Yes, I look like a hobo, but my boots were too expensive (according to one comment); I should have used my old boots!! I'm fortunate, my wife likes my beard and does not want me to shave it!!!!
Peace, Ken
English hobo here, 10 years living outside. I'm planning a trek to Istanbul next month, using a traditional bedroll and haversack.
Already thinking about next year, a super minimalist bindle...
Sounds great!
Just found your channel a day or so ago and I thoroughly enjoy your videos. This one was no exception and it reminds us that kess is more.
Thanks Ken for sharing. When ever I go fishing I carry a 5 gal. bucket to sit on. And before I leave I make it a point to pick up cans, bottles, fishing lines and cans. Unfortunately sometimes I could be there all day picking up trash.
elpasokid 53 Cool! Great idea! Thanks for posting.
Awesome idea and gift guys:) This guy deserved it, we enjoy your videos Kenneth.
Great video Ken Hobo hiking.That walking stick your friends gave you is awesome each had a great addition. When we were kids we dreamed a lot about being a Hobo what a life. atb Opal
Opal Preston Shirley Thanks Opal. Folks on RUclips are the "best ever." Hope your having a great weekend, my friend. ....Ken
I always enjoy your videos. Both entertaining and informative. I wish at 42 that I was 1/2 as active in the outdoors as you are at 70. You are an inspiration to many people. My daughter and I are just starting our outdoor journey, and I use your videos as inspiration to get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Perhaps one day our paths will cross.
Eli Silverman Hi Eli. Thanks for watching and commenting. Your feedback means a great deal to me. You're absolutely being outdoors is a journey. Take one step at a time and enjoy. I do hope our patch cross. Often I meet folks on the trail who say, "don't I know you; aren't you the guy on RUclips.... Take care and be safe, Ken
wow very interesting way to enjoy nature ken...with this old style bindle..
very interesting setup
it seems that u really enjoyed the bushcraft meetup in may,,.
thanks for this demonstration
greetings
Harry
Harry Mcleod Thanks Harry. The bushcraft meetup was awesome. Take care, Ken
Here's to many more years giving us great videos and instructions. That's a cool staff, I'd buy it. :)
Thanks!
you really deserve that staff mr sun shine its a joy to watch your channel
I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now and they are technically very good, but most of all I enjoy your love for nature. That last part of you picking up the trash from other campers and taking it out is great.
Thanks for helping create a conscience of conservation and for taking us in your adventures.
I would live to join you guys on next years spring meeting.
Best Regards
Alejandro A Your feedback means a great deal to me Alejandro. Thanks for watching my videos ad taking time to comment. Take care, Ken
Thank you for sharing this and you got a great gift. Well deserved I think. Please keep up these fine videos. I enjoy your presentation very much.
Gregory Harris Thanks Gdregory!
Love your videos. Nice theme. Good idea to bring beans, full of protein and simple to eat. And the location is awesome! Thank you!!
They are a great group of guys... I wish I clda been there... Happy late bday my young buddy Ken... Thats one of the coolest walking sticks I ever seen!!!
+John K. Eich Bushcraft. Thanks John. The guys made me an awesome walking stick. Big Smile. ATB, Ken
They sure did my friend.
Absolutely awesome, what's not to like about this video. This how many lives for many years. Thank you, sir, for taking us along for the walk, and a nice digital campfire chat. I'm subscribing.
+Will An Thanks ...ken
Happy birthday! (somewhat belated) And awesome video as always.
I didn't see anyone mention this, so I thought I'd add a little historical note that this was also how the Roman legions carried their kit. They had a 6' long pole called a furca for their bindle, and when they stopped for a moment they could rest the end on the ground to get the weight off their feet and lean on the staff without taking the bindle off their shoulders. Anyone who knows anything about Rome knows that they didn't do inefficient. The bindle worked for the legions for centuries. Pretty high recommendation!
***** Awesome. I was not aware of this history. Thank you for adding this note. As you say, nothing was done inefficiently by the Roman legions. Thumbs up my friend!
+Wasteland Seven I forgot all about that bit of info .
I could not understand anything you said, but I enjoyed every minute! Thank you Kenneth!
***** Smiling Annemieke. Be safe, my friend. ....ken
Beautifully assembled video Ken. You are always an inspiration my friend. I always leave your videos with a sense of peace and a longing to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Well done sir.
Peace,
Shane
👍👍👍👍 Great video!!! Loved it. Thank you so very very much!!! Keep up the good work on the videos!!! Chuck Knight. 🤠
Greetings Ken, I love your simple style of camping... Please keep them rolling....
Elvin A Millan Thanks Elvin... Stay tuned, my friend ....ken
Read a lot of Huck Fin as a kid and in one of the illustrations he had a bindle over his shoulder so it's become a symbol of travel/movement/freedom, never thought I'd see someone using one in my time though, great stuff!!!
evenin, Ken; This was a real treat 2 follow along on. That Birthday Staff sure has all & More than 1 needs. Very thoughtful of all who were involved with this. A Constant reminder on all your wonderful outings U share with us here, Friend.
Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB Terry
God Bless
T.W. Milburn Thanks Terry. I always appreciate your comments. Being outdoors is wonderful and I'm glad that my videos inspire others. Take care, my friend. ATB Ken
Hobo hiking looks fun to try.I liked the can opener.
Me too! Cool way to open a can.
The staff is such an honor and is also super cool! Loved the swimming sequence here. Hope in 20 years I'm still kicking it like you, Ken!
Nate Buker I was deeply impressed by receiving this staff. It means more to me than you can imagine.
Nice going putting that gift together fellas! And congratulations Kenneth! Well done! Terry
Nice video. Lenny and George would be proud! Take care and have fun out there!
WoodsTrekka' Thanks!
What a unique and wonderful gift for your birthday, Kenneth.
Lellobeetle Yes it was! Thanks for watching and commenting....
Inspirational to say the very least.one of the best videos i've seen.Great work Kenneth..Kindest regards Rob.
congratulations on your birthday.Loved the staff. Thanks for another good vidio.
Your vidios always make me a little happier and more knowlagble.
thanks regards
Paul Britton Hi Paul. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Much appreciated. Have a good week ahead. ATB, Ken
It seems to me that you had pretty much the same items in your Bindle as you would in a backpack. I'm glad you brought this to our attention, Ken. I never thought of camping with a Bindle, but, when the weather cools a bit, I'll give it a try.
Kevin S Thanks for watching and commenting Kevin!
Great staff, congratulations. Actually, it is known where the term "Hobo" got started. It got started during the depression where men without homes, jobs or money rode the trains (now criss-crossing the country) without paying. These men sought a form of a "brotherhood of the rails", real or imagined. Men naturally gathered in camps near the rails and would greet each other with "Hello Brother", much like men do today with "Hey Man" or "Hey Bro". Slang being what it is, this was shortened to "Ho Bo" as sort of an in-thing. Soon the men themselves were being referred to as Hobos, and their camps were Hobo Camps, or in their parlance, "Jungles". It was a rough, dirty and dangerous life, but jobs were scarce. They sought work...sometimes.
Great video Ken. Love the simplicity yet you always seem to be comfortable.
Thank you professor Kramm. When I go to Texas to visit family I would love to meet you. Take care
Thanks Wayne...
I wish health and peace to your life my friend and give us great video. Love from Greece.
I absolutely loved this Kenneth - yeah peace to you. I experienced peace throughout and although it was a tough life for the original hobo's and there was much hardship and violence I'm certain there were many that experienced bliss and beauty on the trail also. That staff was awesome. Take care. Mark
Thanks Mark. I agree that it was a tough life for the origional hobos and at the same time, there is bliss and beauty on the trail, as you say. The staff has a special place in my heart, and on occasion I take it hiking and remember goood times. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Peace, Ken
A pleasure to comment Ken. It was fabulous! Good to hear you take the staff out. These links are special.
Great video Ken. I think this is the sort of video I like best - simple camping. Always a joy to watch.
I keep telling Sandy beards are good, but I don't think he'll be allowed to keep his!
Very best wishes,
Noel
***** Thanks Noel!
Thanks for reminding people to go for hobo walks on trails not rails. It's important to remind people to stay off the trains. 😜
I absolutely love your staff/hobo stick. I've thought of ditching the bulky backpack for something similar.
What a great video and a great bunch of friends for that great gift. Keep up the good work cant wait to watch more of your videos. Also subscribed. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and subscribing Big Mike. Much appreciated. ...ken
Loved it!!
That staff was a great proof of concept, and obviously a fantastic gift.
I agree with Wiltshire Man re the lighter and it's purpose in the sanitary pack.
As always some great ideas for many of us to try out.
Loved the swim in the lake and the torch.
Hobo can opener is a little bit messy. Having seen that, I would probably place something over my knees. E.g. Turn the big garbage bag inside out and use it as an apron. :-D
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers & atb
ShazBoo BookOwl Thanks for watching and commenting. This was the second time form me to use the hobo can opener. The first time, it wasn't messy; I just opened the lid. This time, I was surprised it took to open the lid, so I banged it on the corner of the brick... and it spend with a splash. I like your idea for an apron... Yes, that big garbage bad would have made a nice apron! ATB my friend. ....ken
Damn, 70 years old? Hope I'm in that good shape when I'm 50. Your (Ken's) condition is your best advertisement .
RodCornholio Yep! Thanks for your kind comments.
This is the 3rd video I have watched of yours..and I subscribed! looking forward to seeing more of your footage! Thank you
Hi Ken ,70yrs old ! Who would have believed that 😜 well done you .
Great video always a joy to watch 😃
great video ken, much enjoyed it and thanks for taking us along....atb
Southern High Lifer Your welcome bro!
I have always loved kens videos
Thanks
Really nice video. Halfway through and i gotta say, your channel hid from me for waaay too long! Back to the video...
+ScrambledO Thanks!
Awesome video. Love love the walking stick! Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us another great adventure!
sam adams Thanks Sam!
You really know how to carry your stuff around! Congratulations!
Excellent gift and a great idea for roughing it out in the woods
Ragingskull Thanks!
I have never seen the Hobo can opener before. Cool.
I really enjoyed this very much! Thank you, Kenneth.
DaringDaver Thanks!
Ken, you're like the Bob Ross of bushcraft. Love the videos!
+OffByNULL Thanks!
Great video. I've seen bindles in cartoons when I was a kid and in Depression era photos and never knew it had a name. Always learn new things from your videos.
blocktube123 Thanks!
Excellent video as always Ken. I enjoyed the minimal approach.
Thanks DrDennis
You're amazing Ken, enjoy all your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Dear Sir, You are an inspiration to me. Thank you.
Kenneth thank you for showing such varied outdoors ideas. Every time I watch your video's, I both smile and learn something. You show innovation and a stewardship of the land. thank you!
Ken,
This is just a great video!
I really enjoyed watching it!
Thanks for sharing.
Peace to you always my friend
Laurens Mortko I appreciate your feedback Laurens. Peace, Ken
I like the uploads thanks just a idea take 4 extra tent stakes with you and use them as a grill top for your stove
I love your hobo can opener man ! This is really minimalist !
Love your stuff. You pull no punches and offer solid info. Keep it up!
while you were making this, I was camping at Gorliz in Bizkaia.
Really enjoy your videos. Very relaxing and nostalgic. Keep up the good work :-)
Thanks Wolf Jack!@ ...ken
Excelente,excelente Ken,disfruto mucho de sus videos,los veo varias veces para aprender mas.Me gustaría de ser posible un video en el cual nos enseñes a hacer varios nudos prácticos para amarre con el paracord. Saludos mi estimado amigo.
Ronald Navarro Thank you Ronald. I will include information about knots and cordage in future videos. Thanks for the suggestion, my friend.
Hi Ken I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
You have the best vids Ken! I love your traditional camping series! Be blessed!
Saved Monk Outdoors Thanks! You're feedback keeps them coming..... Stay tuned, Ken
That was cool. It's nice to see you getting rewarded for all of your dedication
State Parkers Thanks Clint and Melody! .. ken
KennethKramm Our Ken Kramm encounter video is processing on youtube right now. Up in a few.
Great video! Good attitude. The heavy trash bag at the end shows real idea.
+Seppo Kupiainen Thanks! much appreciated, my friend ....ken
Ken , Happy Birthday my friend. I would have never guessed you are 70. Being out in nature is keeping you youthful.
The lighter is for lighting a fire , right ?
Do I win ?
Awesome under water video Ken.
I watch all these bushcraft videos on my flat screen TV , using a chromeCast and my cell phone or computer. Does anyone else do this ?
Great video as usual my friend 👍
Peace
Bryan Resch Thanks Bryan. For me, nature is relaxing and rejuvenating .... perhaps its keeping me young. the lighter lights a fire (probably of the paper I used in the sanitary package)... You win my friend. Yes, people use many different devices to watch RUclipss. About 5% of the 6,000 views my channel receives every day come from people using TVs.... according to RUclips Analatits. ATB, Ken
It is a very nice video. I've never seen before open up an cane only with an stone like you do.Sorry about my bad enlish, its bin a long time i wrote or spoke english.
Thanks for showing us this video.Very very nice.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Much appreciated my friend. Don't worry about your english. The fact that you've watched and commented on a video that is not your native language means a great deal to me. Take care, ken
That is one of the most awesome gifts I've ever seen. Your videos (and you) inspire me, teach me and make me want to get outside as often as possible. If that was your intention then you SCORED! Do the leaves from the American Beauty berries ward of skeeters? Why did you not put the can of beans directly on the fire instead of messing up your cup? Is the bindle better than bear? I cannot imagine that it is.. Thank you .. I enjoyed this video very much.
... well deserved Kenneth, you have inspired a series of followers. An original:)
Switcher Thanks@!
Thanks for sharing... I look forward to doing this soon.
i really like your videos on camping and hiking, throw away the hobo can opener rock ,and get a p 38 can opener you can put on a car key chain
Great video Kenneth...and I found some beans in the pantry :)
Best darn hobo I've seen in a while. Thanks again, Ken. See ya in the next one..............................Ross
Ross Sullivan Thanks Ross!