You should do a 1950's kit . Same as the 20's kit , but now you would have WW2 bring backs from those guys . Like the german M31 mess kit , things like that . A lot of those guys would slice up potatos , salt and pepper them , then eat them raw . They got used to it from being an infantryman in WW2 . I tried it , it was actually not bad .
I recall using a lot of WW2 and Korean war military surplus available to Cub and Boy Scouts. Those wool mummy/sleeping bags bring back some itchy memories.
At 74, you always take me back to my childhood memories. At the ripe old age if 6, 7, maybe 8, myself and a couple buddies befriended the elderly widow next door. Keep in mind this was country life so next door was a quarter mile down the road. We would make a point of visiting her every few weeks to enjoy stories of her younger years. There were usually cookies involved and on rare occasions a visit to her attic where she stored precious memories of her husband and grown son who lived in Minneapolis 150 miles away. Her son was a collector of model cars and I believe her husband was an avid fisherman and outdoors enthusiast. I remember his wicker fishing creel and assorted fishing rods, reels, and tackle that were all period correct for this series. Good memories for sure.
@deskgamesix road, remember country life. The widow lady drove a new black 1955 Chevy, carefully kept in an old model A garage. The son, before he left for the big city, had an old 1940ish hump back Ford coupe. Appropriately in pimer paint and hot rodded to some extent. As I understand it, he went on to own a car business of some sort. Might have been foreign cars, but I'm not sure.
Your elderly widow sounds exactly like the woman who lived across the street car trail from us. Always a story to go with the cookies and fresh cream, Loved those old days and will cherish their memories long as I can. Life should be so good now-a-days, but we're in too big a hurry.
Hi James, You know when you say "Always carry a Survival kit even when you take an Hour Walk". Today, the news reported of a hiker that got rescued after 10 days. He planned a 3 hour hike but got lost for 10. He had on him: his shirt, pants, boots and a Hat. He was drinking water using his boots. I hope that he didn't have Athlete foot disease. Moral : "Always be prepared" like the Scouts. Just sharing how easily a person, beginner or professional, can get lost in the wilderness. Thanks
@@mikeks8181 Hubs & I started singing the theme song as soon as we saw the story! Even if I'm just running errands for 30 minutes, I take pretzels, granola bar, & a thermos of water. I get snackattacky waiting at a stop light! I can't imagine going for my morning walk (45 minutes) much less full on hiking with absolutely NOTHING. Glad it worked out for him.
The potato is also great for burns. I've been using the method for more than 40 years and the family use it too now. Burns (skin not broken), peel potato and scrape a right good mush. We're not looking for a thin spread, but a pile covering the burn. Use anything to hold in place. Even folded kitchen roll and masking tape do the job. The pain goes almost instantly. Leave in place as long as possible, preferably overnight, as it also promotes healing. Can't speak highly enough of this. You'll be very surprised if you ever need it.
I have an UNBELIEVABLE bushjacket - it has six pockets, two of which are HUGE. It has a shoulder and top of the back flap like a coach man's cloak. Its thick and warm and a tad too big for me but it was given to me by my friends husband. He's a farmer and ever year at Christmas he gets gifts from firms that he's done business with during the year - quite often jackets like the one he gave me.
My grandpa had a tin similar to the one shown. He carried flour and salt in it along with a bottle of vegetable oil and we would make Bannock bread wrapped like a snake around a stick and baked over the campfire when we would go into the UP of Michigan to hunt. Like a marshmallow. If you have never had bread off a stick… you never went camping with my Grandpa. Lol. He’s also the one that taught me you could throw spam or hash in cans (with a hole poked in them) directly into the fire pit and fish them out with sticks to get some hot food quickly when it’s freezing cold and you don’t have any proper cookware. My Grandpa said he learned that trick in the Army with C rations and being stationed at Fort Drum (I think) in New York in the winter. At that time they only had a bonfire, P38 can opener, and frozen c rations… so they made do. He also said invariably some people would forget to poke a hole in the can and the whole thing would explode before they could fish the cans out. Thanks for the video. Loved it.
Unfortunately, cans nowadays all have plastic linings, so it is not a good idea to heat the cans. Edward Abbey liked to heat cans of beans in a fire. When he heard it pop, (I think for the 3rd time, but do't hold me to it), he would take it out of the fire, open it and eat.
Yes sir, that's everything you would need to head out for a nice bit of time exploring the woods. simple and functional. Really dig the items you're getting together. There's something exciting about seeing stuff from that time period and how much sense it makes. Thank you James!
James, an old waterproofing that I still use on boots and was thinking you could use on that haversack, is a mixture of neetsfoot oil and beeswax. Just heat and melt the beeswax and stir in some oil and then pour in a tin and let semi-harden. If put too much oil, it wont harden enough. Then just rub it on to waterproof and works very well.
I like how vintage military surplus is used in retro or even current hiking. I recently caught a video of a Russian RUclipsr utilizing a WWII German gas mask can as a meat storage container while visiting his remote cabin. The meat was wrapped in paper.
By examining the past we can learn so much that better prepares us for our future. In the Roaring Twenties life was good for many Americans. The stock market was rising, prosperity was booming, and companies started mass production of consumer goods. The electrification of America was finally happening and women gained the right to vote. People back then were very resilient, because they had learned from the generations before them to take care of themselves. Here, your 1920s personal camping kit sure looks similar to the items listed in a modern 10 C’s of preparedness/survival kit. Excellent content here Mr. James Bender. Great information about the early American past that is still useful to us today. I greatly appreciate your commitment and your authenticity. - Tennessee Smoky
Moin moin.. What a nice Kit ..! Sorry for my Englisch. Sehr Gut 👍 Genau sowas versuche ich mir , Für Heute , mit geringen Mitteln und aus meiner bescheidenen Sammlung , zusammen zu stellen. Deine Videos sind einfach Genial, bin Ein großer Fan davon. Weiter so und viele Grüße, Stephan aus Kiel , North Germany 👍😁🤘
Very nice My folks didn't transport salt pork or bacon very often because they didn't really travel much of anywhere besides to town every blue moon, or to church or to school. But when they did, the pork would be wrapped in cheesecloth or cotton cloth from feed and flour and sugar sacks, or in the waxed paper of the era. Nothing like what we have now. More like brown butcher paper that was waxed. The climate here necessitated the meat needed to "breathe" so it wouldn't get moldy ( even though it was heavily salted) They might have carried tea, but more likely coffee or yaupon. If they were on a fishing trip or something like that when crops didn't need babysitting, they could gather wood sorrel and poke salad and such at the destination Thanks for the video
Thank you, Mr. Bender, for both the nostalgia and the innovative ideas. My late parents had an, often used quote, "Necessity is the Mother of invention". In times past, not everything was "ready made" so innovation was a necessary part of life. Stay well & safe. Cheers.
Cool kit James. I love your passion for the hobo. I'm from WV. Seen a lot of hobos in the hobo jungle back in the day. They would run us off from back in there. We thought they were A-holes but now I know why some of them did that James. Some of them didn't have the best of intentions man
Very nice vintage kit. I love the bacon tin. First time seeing one. I've seen a few other comments asking for a 1950s kit. I would also love to see that video.
Calling times arround 1920 better - especially for central europe - would be quite risky. I wouldn't want to live arround 2 world wars. In fact my family exists, because my great-great-great grandma got raped in ww1.
'Tis a brave man that wanders out wearing argyle socks for all the world to see. There were always bouillon cubes in my Dad's kit. Cook frogs, salamanders, and newts (tastes like chicken) and mix in some Indian Cucumbers for a quick and easy soup.
My dad always carried a small mess kit that contained garlic salt - he said it made any meal into a feast - he also taught me how to survive by eating certain vegetation from the land. I still eat dandelion greens and buds, purslane and other plants( that most call weeds) from my organic lawns,
@@retiredyeti5555 Purslane. I haven't heard that word since I left NH. My Grandmother once made my Grandad buy a plot of land because there was purslane on it. Indian cucumbers was my go to forage and we carried celery salt instead of garlic salt, and always chicken and beef bouillon.
@@sargevining - I had purslane growing between the sidewalk slabs at my former house, and I was not aware what it was. My dad was visiting, and almost had a hissy fit when he saw what I was throwing away. Said his grandma used it to thicken soups and stews, and then he used some that night to make a delicious beef stew for us. Now I don't throw it away.
I love the vintage and antique items and the way many of them are repurposed. So simple and functional. Good times and good memories. I think your channel is of very good quality.
I truly admire your love of the craft, especially in these retro videos. I love History and these videos are fantastic. I love your hobo series, and especially love your 1790's series.
Nice kit. When it comes to the wandering stick, I recommend one about shoulder height but with a crook on the top. It makes pulling branches full of fruit to within reach much easier. I'd also recommend embedding a nail into the bottom it greatly improves traction and aids in self defense.
Thank you Mr. Bender for showing us your 1920s wilderness kit. I personally would change the food a little. The suggar-container I would fill with flour instead of suggar. And in the round roll container filled with boulion cubes I would add some rock suggar and a somehow a tiny extra container (or a little folded paper sheet) with some baking soda in it, to make some stick bread over the camp fire, additionally or instead of the small game catch. Thumb up for your work, and best regards from Germany, River Bank Viking
Another awesome video. Cups are another one of those things were you have to chose between small and easy to pack or larger with more capability. I’m currently running a reproduction WW2 British cup from What Price Glory and am enjoying it.
It always hot where i live and drinkable water is important. Cool water is a treat. Ill take a water container and wrap it in wet cloth, lay it in the shade, then wait for the cloth to evaporate and cool the container... very refreshing on a hot day... sometimes ill have another bottle cooling in reserve. Drinking hot water does nothing for me. The water from freshly dropped green coconuts is cool, refreshing, and good for you. Green coconuts also have a thin layer of pudding like material that makes your mouth water.
I'm glad you are pointing out the dress back then. I never saw my Dad in jeans - EVER. Even when he farmed, he wore khaki work pants and always wore a fedora.
Great video.I have about a dozen estwing hatchets,hammers and 1 axe.I don't have that one.I keep thinking about how much more wilderness there was in the 20s and 30s. THANKS
Thanks for showing the kit. It brings back good memories of my grandfather. The Spanish America war haversack is quite special. I'll have to look for a reproduction. The socks over pants to keep out ticks has largely been forgotten but in these days of lyme disease could be very important. Mors kochanski noted ticks crawl up, not down so with pants tucked in you may have a better chance at ridding them before they attach...particularly if you wear an insecticide soaked leg band for them to crawl up into. Thanks again.
Another great one, James; as well as another walk down Memory Lane. My grandfather served in France in WW I, & as I indicated previously, I have a WW I military cnateen but not a nice leather case like yours. Grandaddy & my beloved grandmother married shortly after the War & my Daddy was born in 1922. He & Mamma were very familiar with the period which you represent in this video. AsI i mentioned previously, I have several items appropriate for periods which you portray. Thank you. God bless you; & to God be the glory!
James, love your kit videos. The basics of preparedness never change, and it never hurts to be prepared for the extremely unlikely, but nevertheless possible and unexpected. When venturing into the wilderness, especially an unfamiliar wilderness, ALWAYS take enough gear and provisions with you to find your way back or enable you to hole up for a while should you need to. As the great Daniel Boone (supposedly) said, "I've never been lost, but I was mighty turned around for three days once!" If it could happen to someone like him, remember...you ain't Daniel Boone!
That’s interesting I always thought the whole pocket fishing kit was a little more modern. Learn something new everyday! I appreciate the research and effort you go through to make these videos. Great job.
Great video as always James. It always amazes me how you manage to obtain so many authentic items, but wow, that leather canteen cover looks beautiful, man! Please tell me where can I get hold of one?
I'd be interested to see you and a friend go on a little overnight backpacking trip with your vintatge gear and their modern gear. Could be a good colab-video with someone who makes backpacking vids.
When i saw your pocket knife it reminded me of a pocket folding mariners knife/fid i used to carry in my flight vest when i was an aircrewman. It was the only piece of personal gear i carried along with the navy issue survival gear. Nice vid... thanks
This is really interesting. It makes me think of what Boy Scouts would be carrying in the organization's early years if they were making a day trip into the woods, or wherever. I'd like to think my grandfather would be using this very same kit, or something very similar, had he done this.
James! Nice contribution to your series. Isn't it amazing how basic a kit can be? Back in the day, I used to strive for the 20 pound pack for overnight ventures. This led to learning how to sleep in a hammock, LOL. Really enjoy your videos, please keep up the great work.
Your Channel is Interesting, that Estwing axe I History, Mine is about 50 years old, I was given as a Boy, upcoming woodsman, Tree Hugger, I Love it, Even Over a Granfors Bruks ,
I love these videos. During "the great recession" I always carried a M1936 musette bag for my walk across town to my friends house. It got wore out and I bought a reproduction when I finally got a steady job. While it was more of a catch all, I have been transforming it into my 1930s bug out bag recently thanks to your videos. I have bought an old Eveready razor, Colgate shave stick container, antique collapsible cup, and a Stanley water bottle. Still looking for an old boy scout mess kit. For every item i buy for my EDC i buy the new version for my big bug out bag. Keep making these awesome videos and maybe we'll meet up sometime here in Ohio
Outstanding usage of the sundry items. We see many pics of our ancestors from 100-125 years ago trekking with a coil of rope. Slung cross-body opposite their haversack. From the size of the coils I’d guess 50-100 feet of 3/4 inch hemp line. Makes one wonder what types of mountaineering tactics they might attempt using the rope. Anyhow per usual a great demonstration, James. God bless you brother.
BTW, a good "period correct" trekking pole is a good wood mop handle with the metal screw in tip. Just about the right length and will stand up better to repeated use on gravel and stone. If you can find a rubber bicycle grip, that makes for a good hand hold.
I really enjoy your videos. I think people from this time, Era had a much better understanding of wilderness skills, and could carry less into the wilderness, relying more on knowledge than people today.
It's called "looking dapper" my grandfather always dressed dapper! And he's the one that taught me to always carry chapstick a hankey and a pocket knife. I do to this day! I'm 52 now.
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You should do a 1950's kit . Same as the 20's kit , but now you would have WW2 bring backs from those guys . Like the german M31 mess kit , things like that . A lot of those guys would slice up potatos , salt and pepper them , then eat them raw . They got used to it from being an infantryman in WW2 . I tried it , it was actually not bad .
My Dad was a German Infantry man during the First World War. He regularly ate raw potato sliced on bread. It wasn't bad.
That’s a good idea..
@@henryschmidt636if your hungry enough you could probably eat a shoe
I grew up doing that
I recall using a lot of WW2 and Korean war military surplus available to Cub and Boy Scouts. Those wool mummy/sleeping bags bring back some itchy memories.
At 74, you always take me back to my childhood memories. At the ripe old age if 6, 7, maybe 8, myself and a couple buddies befriended the elderly widow next door. Keep in mind this was country life so next door was a quarter mile down the road. We would make a point of visiting her every few weeks to enjoy stories of her younger years. There were usually cookies involved and on rare occasions a visit to her attic where she stored precious memories of her husband and grown son who lived in Minneapolis 150 miles away. Her son was a collector of model cars and I believe her husband was an avid fisherman and outdoors enthusiast. I remember his wicker fishing creel and assorted fishing rods, reels, and tackle that were all period correct for this series. Good memories for sure.
Great post, Captain-Max.
what street was that
@deskgamesix road, remember country life. The widow lady drove a new black 1955 Chevy, carefully kept in an old model A garage. The son, before he left for the big city, had an old 1940ish hump back Ford coupe. Appropriately in pimer paint and hot rodded to some extent. As I understand it, he went on to own a car business of some sort. Might have been foreign cars, but I'm not sure.
Your elderly widow sounds exactly like the woman who lived across the street car trail from us. Always a story to go with the cookies and fresh cream, Loved those old days and will cherish their memories long as I can. Life should be so good now-a-days, but we're in too big a hurry.
Me at 74 also, your series keeps my past alive, it never ceases to amaze me. Thank you
@@Terry_weston4570 Only 56 but I know what you mean Sir
Hi James, You know when you say "Always carry a Survival kit even when you take an Hour Walk". Today, the news reported of a hiker that got rescued after 10 days. He planned a 3 hour hike but got lost for 10. He had on him: his shirt, pants, boots and a Hat. He was drinking water using his boots. I hope that he didn't have Athlete foot disease. Moral : "Always be prepared" like the Scouts. Just sharing how easily a person, beginner or professional, can get lost in the wilderness. Thanks
Exactly. The guy you are speaking of was a regular hiker. Unprepared hiker.
Actually, he didn't even have a shirt on.
You're very welcome!
Nice to hear he made it! Reminds me of
Gilligan's Island!
Three hour tour!
@@mikeks8181
Hubs & I started singing the theme song as soon as we saw the story!
Even if I'm just running errands for 30 minutes, I take pretzels, granola bar, & a thermos of water.
I get snackattacky waiting at a stop light! I can't imagine going for my morning walk (45 minutes) much less full on hiking with absolutely NOTHING.
Glad it worked out for him.
The potato is also great for burns. I've been using the method for more than 40 years and the family use it too now.
Burns (skin not broken), peel potato and scrape a right good mush. We're not looking for a thin spread, but a pile covering the burn. Use anything to hold in place. Even folded kitchen roll and masking tape do the job. The pain goes almost instantly. Leave in place as long as possible, preferably overnight, as it also promotes healing. Can't speak highly enough of this. You'll be very surprised if you ever need it.
Excellent. Thanks for letting me know!
I have an UNBELIEVABLE bushjacket - it has six pockets, two of which are HUGE. It has a shoulder and top of the back flap like a coach man's cloak. Its thick and warm and a tad too big for me but it was given to me by my friends husband. He's a farmer and ever year at Christmas he gets gifts from firms that he's done business with during the year - quite often jackets like the one he gave me.
Excellent!
sounds interesting, is there any link or keyword to find a picture or a manufacturer from such a thing ?
The canteen and cover are BEAUTIFUL ! 😁😁😁
i am working here at a project to make something similar to that but with a little bigger modern bottle
My grandpa had a tin similar to the one shown. He carried flour and salt in it along with a bottle of vegetable oil and we would make Bannock bread wrapped like a snake around a stick and baked over the campfire when we would go into the UP of Michigan to hunt. Like a marshmallow. If you have never had bread off a stick… you never went camping with my Grandpa. Lol. He’s also the one that taught me you could throw spam or hash in cans (with a hole poked in them) directly into the fire pit and fish them out with sticks to get some hot food quickly when it’s freezing cold and you don’t have any proper cookware. My Grandpa said he learned that trick in the Army with C rations and being stationed at Fort Drum (I think) in New York in the winter. At that time they only had a bonfire, P38 can opener, and frozen c rations… so they made do. He also said invariably some people would forget to poke a hole in the can and the whole thing would explode before they could fish the cans out. Thanks for the video. Loved it.
Unfortunately, cans nowadays all have plastic linings, so it is not a good idea to heat the cans.
Edward Abbey liked to heat cans of beans in a fire. When he heard it pop, (I think for the 3rd time, but do't hold me to it), he would take it out of the fire, open it and eat.
I love it! Great basic kit, no cell phone, GPS or electronic toys, nothing synthetic. Just all practical.
Yes sir, that's everything you would need to head out for a nice bit of time exploring the woods. simple and functional. Really dig the items you're getting together. There's something exciting about seeing stuff from that time period and how much sense it makes. Thank you James!
James, an old waterproofing that I still use on boots and was thinking you could use on that haversack, is a mixture of neetsfoot oil and beeswax. Just heat and melt the beeswax and stir in some oil and then pour in a tin and let semi-harden. If put too much oil, it wont harden enough. Then just rub it on to waterproof and works very well.
@@petekeener8943 People don't seem to do this anymore. I love Beeswax
Sir you always put on one hell of a good show. Hats off to you.
Nice kit.
I like how vintage military surplus is used in retro or even current hiking. I recently caught a video of a Russian RUclipsr utilizing a WWII German gas mask can as a meat storage container while visiting his remote cabin. The meat was wrapped in paper.
By examining the past we can learn so much that better prepares us for our future. In the Roaring Twenties life was good for many Americans. The stock market was rising, prosperity was booming, and companies started mass production of consumer goods. The electrification of America was finally happening and women gained the right to vote. People back then were very resilient, because they had learned from the generations before them to take care of themselves. Here, your 1920s personal camping kit sure looks similar to the items listed in a modern 10 C’s of preparedness/survival kit. Excellent content here Mr. James Bender. Great information about the early American past that is still useful to us today. I greatly appreciate your commitment and your authenticity. - Tennessee Smoky
Thanks so much, my friend!
the condaments kit is an amazing idea.
condiments
Yep Dave Canterbury will have a modern version on his site soon haha
@@moorshound3243 Going to have to watch for that!
Made of titanium @@moorshound3243
You have such excellent kits. I love the vintage items!
Moin moin.. What a nice Kit ..! Sorry for my Englisch.
Sehr Gut 👍 Genau sowas versuche ich mir , Für Heute , mit geringen Mitteln und aus meiner bescheidenen Sammlung , zusammen zu stellen. Deine Videos sind einfach Genial, bin Ein großer Fan davon. Weiter so und viele Grüße, Stephan aus Kiel , North Germany 👍😁🤘
Thanks so much!
Awesome leatherwork and design for the canteen cover. That’s really cool. I might have to make one of those.
I've been doing this for over 30 years. Over that period it's difficult to find new information. The double sided tin is awesome.
Excellent video. I’m totally enjoying the Hobo video series. Thank You!
👍
This series has actually made me rethink my whole setup and now I go hiking hobo style, everything just works is rugged cheap and I love it.
Glad you like them!
Very nice
My folks didn't transport salt
pork or bacon very often because they didn't really travel much of anywhere besides to town every blue
moon, or to church or to
school.
But when they did, the pork
would be wrapped in cheesecloth or cotton cloth
from feed and flour and sugar
sacks, or in the waxed paper
of the era. Nothing like what
we have now. More like brown
butcher paper that was waxed.
The climate here necessitated
the meat needed to "breathe"
so it wouldn't get moldy ( even
though it was heavily salted)
They might have carried tea,
but more likely coffee or yaupon. If they were on a
fishing trip or something
like that when crops didn't
need babysitting, they could
gather wood sorrel and poke
salad and such at the destination
Thanks for the video
Wow. So cool. Im into bushcraft and now hikers training. This old school i love the most. Makes me realize what pioneers did.
Thank you, Mr. Bender, for both the nostalgia and the innovative ideas. My late parents had an, often used quote, "Necessity is the Mother of invention". In times past, not everything was "ready made" so innovation was a necessary part of life. Stay well & safe. Cheers.
Cool kit James.
I love your passion for the hobo. I'm from WV. Seen a lot of hobos in the hobo jungle back in the day.
They would run us off from back in there. We thought they were A-holes but now I know why some of them did that James. Some of them didn't have the best of intentions man
James is a walking museum, love it thanks.
What a wonderful walk through history.
👍🏼👍🏼
We I greatly appreciate you taking us back in time.
Very nice vintage kit. I love the bacon tin. First time seeing one. I've seen a few other comments asking for a 1950s kit. I would also love to see that video.
We are working on that!
I love these trips back into better times.....
Calling times arround 1920 better - especially for central europe - would be quite risky.
I wouldn't want to live arround 2 world wars. In fact my family exists, because my great-great-great grandma got raped in ww1.
Love Mercator lock knives, really sturdy for a folder.
Indeed!
Ich finde eure zusammen Arbeit mit Felix Immler super !
Thanks so much!
These videos are always a welcome part of the day. Thank you so much!
'Tis a brave man that wanders out wearing argyle socks for all the world to see. There were always bouillon cubes in my Dad's kit. Cook frogs, salamanders, and newts (tastes like chicken) and mix in some Indian Cucumbers for a quick and easy soup.
My dad always carried a small mess kit that contained garlic salt - he said it made any meal into a feast - he also taught me how to survive by eating certain vegetation from the land. I still eat dandelion greens and buds, purslane and other plants( that most call weeds) from my organic lawns,
@@retiredyeti5555 Purslane. I haven't heard that word since I left NH. My Grandmother once made my Grandad buy a plot of land because there was purslane on it. Indian cucumbers was my go to forage and we carried celery salt instead of garlic salt, and always chicken and beef bouillon.
Right!
@@sargevining - I had purslane growing between the sidewalk slabs at my former house, and I was not aware what it was. My dad was visiting, and almost had a hissy fit when he saw what I was throwing away. Said his grandma used it to thicken soups and stews, and then he used some that night to make a delicious beef stew for us. Now I don't throw it away.
I love the vintage and antique items and the way many of them are repurposed. So simple and functional. Good times and good memories. I think your channel is of very good quality.
I truly admire your love of the craft, especially in these retro videos. I love History and these videos are fantastic. I love your hobo series, and especially love your 1790's series.
Thanks James! Really nice body gear and story that Follows.
Thank You For Sharing, James ! Excellent Presentation, As Usual.
I really enjoy that you are as authentic as possible on your period videos. 62 & watching in Montana.
Thanks so much!
Great video as usual. Lots of great content. Thanks for showing all the neat stuff you carry. I love all period items you use.
The way you manage to acquire so much mint condition vintage and antique items is truly impressive.
You amaze me.
Another great video! I absolutely love these old-school approaches, just my cup of tea:) Thank you very much.
Love that estwing
Yup, me, too. Used one for years as a roofer, 'til it started messing with my elbow, then I discovered lite-weight titanium hammers.
Nice kit. When it comes to the wandering stick, I recommend one about shoulder height but with a crook on the top. It makes pulling branches full of fruit to within reach much easier. I'd also recommend embedding a nail into the bottom it greatly improves traction and aids in self defense.
Another great video, I’m still waiting for a short movie on the Hobo life. God Bless😊
We still want to do something like that but it's difficult to pull together all the parts and pieces to make it happen.
Me termino de suscribir al canal. Me gusta mucho. Saludos desde España. 🇪🇦🇪🇦
Thanks so much and welcome aboard!
Excellent video. Thank you for bringing us a bit of history. I am always learning something from them 👍
again, one of the BEST channels on youtube.
Nice outfit, kit & video.
Such a great no-nonsense kit. 😀 Thank you for educating us with this great video series. Much appreciated.
You're very welcome!
I really like your videos !
Best regards from Germany
Frank 🤙🏼
Thank you very much!
Thank you Mr. Bender for showing us your 1920s wilderness kit. I personally would change the food a little. The suggar-container I would fill with flour instead of suggar. And in the round roll container filled with boulion cubes I would add some rock suggar and a somehow a tiny extra container (or a little folded paper sheet) with some baking soda in it, to make some stick bread over the camp fire, additionally or instead of the small game catch. Thumb up for your work, and best regards from Germany, River Bank Viking
Thanks!
Another awesome video!
Thanks!
Another fantastic video James. I love the view back in time and it brings to remembrance items my grandparents had around. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful video James, thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !
Glad you enjoyed it and God bless you too!
Another awesome video. Cups are another one of those things were you have to chose between small and easy to pack or larger with more capability. I’m currently running a reproduction WW2 British cup from What Price Glory and am enjoying it.
Great video James
Makes me want to head out.
After it cools off
It always hot where i live and drinkable water is important. Cool water is a treat. Ill take a water container and wrap it in wet cloth, lay it in the shade, then wait for the cloth to evaporate and cool the container... very refreshing on a hot day... sometimes ill have another bottle cooling in reserve. Drinking hot water does nothing for me. The water from freshly dropped green coconuts is cool, refreshing, and good for you. Green coconuts also have a thin layer of pudding like material that makes your mouth water.
Your delivery and enthusiasm are great. Really appreciate these videos. 2 thumbs up
I appreciate that!
A bunch of old fogies here! Glad to see some are still active!.
We gotta fighure how to pack our "old stuff" up and pass in on to our grandkids.
I'm glad you are pointing out the dress back then. I never saw my Dad in jeans - EVER. Even when he farmed, he wore khaki work pants and always wore a fedora.
Yes. Very true!
Great video.I have about a dozen estwing hatchets,hammers and 1 axe.I don't have that one.I keep thinking about how much more wilderness there was in the 20s and 30s. THANKS
Yes your spice is coming very handy even for hunting
James that condiment tin was brilliant! Also that is a first rate Haversac! Well done sir well done.....ATB
Thanks so much!
I just finished watching you build a bridge with Felix Immler !! Yep, you can walk the walk; and if not, BUILD A BRIDGE ! keep it up James !!
Thanks!
Thanks for showing the kit. It brings back good memories of my grandfather. The Spanish America war haversack is quite special. I'll have to look for a reproduction. The socks over pants to keep out ticks has largely been forgotten but in these days of lyme disease could be very important. Mors kochanski noted ticks crawl up, not down so with pants tucked in you may have a better chance at ridding them before they attach...particularly if you wear an insecticide soaked leg band for them to crawl up into. Thanks again.
I always respect and enjoy your historical knowledge!
Another great one, James; as well as another walk down Memory Lane. My grandfather served in France in WW I, & as I indicated previously, I have a WW I military cnateen but not a nice leather case like yours. Grandaddy & my beloved grandmother married shortly after the War & my Daddy was born in 1922. He & Mamma were very familiar with the period which you represent in this video. AsI i mentioned previously, I have several items appropriate for periods which you portray. Thank you. God bless you; & to God be the glory!
Always a pleasure to see your treasures James . Naturally I love the bacon tin . Have a great day
Thanks, you too!
You have some very cool gear in your collections. Thanks for sharing them with us.
👍🏼 Thank you for this Video 🥰
I love your videos. Keep them up. I learn something new every time I watch them. Thank you and God Bless 🙏🏼
Thank you! Will do and God bless you too!
James, love your kit videos. The basics of preparedness never change, and it never hurts to be prepared for the extremely unlikely, but nevertheless possible and unexpected. When venturing into the wilderness, especially an unfamiliar wilderness, ALWAYS take enough gear and provisions with you to find your way back or enable you to hole up for a while should you need to. As the great Daniel Boone (supposedly) said, "I've never been lost, but I was mighty turned around for three days once!" If it could happen to someone like him, remember...you ain't Daniel Boone!
Great content as usual. Makes me want to leave home and become a hobo, however, my wife said no, so I'll just keep enjoying your vids. Thanks!
That’s interesting I always thought the whole pocket fishing kit was a little more modern. Learn something new everyday! I appreciate the research and effort you go through to make these videos. Great job.
Sometimes the old ways seem better to me nice video again thanks for sharing👌👍
Great video as always James. It always amazes me how you manage to obtain so many authentic items, but wow, that leather canteen cover looks beautiful, man! Please tell me where can I get hold of one?
You can find them on eBay.
I'd be interested to see you and a friend go on a little overnight backpacking trip with your vintatge gear and their modern gear. Could be a good colab-video with someone who makes backpacking vids.
Hmmmm maybe.
When i saw your pocket knife it reminded me of a pocket folding mariners knife/fid i used to carry in my flight vest when i was an aircrewman. It was the only piece of personal gear i carried along with the navy issue survival gear. Nice vid... thanks
You're welcome!
that cool condonement container
Great load out.
This is really interesting. It makes me think of what Boy Scouts would be carrying in the organization's early years if they were making a day trip into the woods, or wherever. I'd like to think my grandfather would be using this very same kit, or something very similar, had he done this.
You always have such interesting items.
Excellent kit James! I love these old school videos ypu do, as well as your other content! I really liked that hatchet!
Thanks so very much, my friend!
@WayPointSurvival you're very welcome buddy!!
James Very good video really enjoyed it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
My son and I both have a modern Estwing hatchet/hammer in one of our early survival kits.
Excellent!
Very cool, thank you
Glad you liked it!
James! Nice contribution to your series. Isn't it amazing how basic a kit can be? Back in the day, I used to strive for the 20 pound pack for overnight ventures. This led to learning how to sleep in a hammock, LOL. Really enjoy your videos, please keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!
Nice items. I like vintage stuff.
Your Channel is Interesting, that Estwing axe I History, Mine is about 50 years old, I was given as a Boy, upcoming woodsman, Tree Hugger, I Love it, Even Over a Granfors Bruks ,
Man I don't know where you find all that neat old stuff, but its really cool. Thx for the vid James
I really enjoy watching all your videos, thanks and have a great week , your friend Brian.
Thanks, you too!
I love these videos. During "the great recession" I always carried a M1936 musette bag for my walk across town to my friends house. It got wore out and I bought a reproduction when I finally got a steady job. While it was more of a catch all, I have been transforming it into my 1930s bug out bag recently thanks to your videos. I have bought an old Eveready razor, Colgate shave stick container, antique collapsible cup, and a Stanley water bottle. Still looking for an old boy scout mess kit. For every item i buy for my EDC i buy the new version for my big bug out bag. Keep making these awesome videos and maybe we'll meet up sometime here in Ohio
Excellent!
James another outstanding video and thank you for caring and sharing! I always learn something from you. Take Care and God Bless.
Thanks, you too!
Love the antique equip.ent, skills videos!
Outstanding usage of the sundry items. We see many pics of our ancestors from 100-125 years ago trekking with a coil of rope. Slung cross-body opposite their haversack. From the size of the coils I’d guess 50-100 feet of 3/4 inch hemp line. Makes one wonder what types of mountaineering tactics they might attempt using the rope. Anyhow per usual a great demonstration, James. God bless you brother.
Hi , I like your videos I'm a fan watching from the UK .
Awesome! Thank you!
Very cool kit and video! Thanks for the video and for sharing your experience with us James.
Thanks for watching!
BTW, a good "period correct" trekking pole is a good wood mop handle with the metal screw in tip. Just about the right length and will stand up better to repeated use on gravel and stone. If you can find a rubber bicycle grip, that makes for a good hand hold.
Awesome, thanks so much for the heads up on that!
I really enjoy your videos. I think people from this time, Era had a much better understanding of wilderness skills, and could carry less into the wilderness, relying more on knowledge than people today.
It's called "looking dapper" my grandfather always dressed dapper! And he's the one that taught me to always carry chapstick a hankey and a pocket knife. I do to this day! I'm 52 now.