Resurrecting Horace Kephart

Today we are doing things the old school way and the way that Horace Kephart, an early 20th century author and woodsman, would have done it. Hopefully, we will show that you don't need the latest and greatest gear to go out and enjoy the outdoors.
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[@maureenberra16]

I feel in love with Kephart about 30 years ago when I found a reprint of his book on woodcraft. I have visited his grave.

[@smnhc1]

Glad you found our video! Where is he buried?

[@Tomtomoutdoors]

@@smnhc1in Bryson city nc

[@paulmoss7940]

Mr. Kephart wrote about my GGgrandpa in "Our Southern Highlanders". He was Babe Burnette and he killed revenuer Hal Rose in Swain Co. NC during prohibition. I would hear stories of it as a child. My paternal grandpa Grade W. Burnette was a preacher/blacksmith/carpenter same area. I still employ a lot of the old ways of mountain living. Its a lot easier the further East you go in NC.

[@meganmullen9053]

Horace Kephart was my mother's great uncle.. maybe great great uncle?? Idk, he's either my great great uncle, or my mom's great great uncle.. my mother talked about him a lot when I was growing up. This is weird to watch and hear.. lol

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

Classic camping at its best! Horace Kephart is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing a very meaningful & enjoyable portrayal of Mr. Kephart. I am 82 years of age, but my heart is still young, & my mind stays in the woods May God bless you, sir. The Old Preacher

[@smnhc1]

I'm glad that Horace Kephart could be an inspiration for you.

[@TheMotorcop1967]

I really enjoyed this video thanks for spending the time and the quotes priceless

[@smnhc1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Thank you for sharing this. I just went on Amazon and downloaded a couple of Horace Kephart's books into my Kindle library.

[@smnhc1]

Glad we could introduce you to him. Hope you enjoy his writings!

[@marcybrooks3425]

Thanks so much for sharing video and Kephart quotes

[@Winnie122459]

Horace is one of my hero's!

[@charlesmurphy7712]

Wouldn't mind a second Kephart video! Very well done . Excellent work.

[@smnhc1]

Glad you enjoyed! Let us know if there's any other historical figure or topic you'd like us to do a video on.

[@8626John]

Hold your char cloth on top of your flint, with the edge of the cloth aligned with the flint edge, then strike down with your striker, and you will likely find it much easier to catch and hold a spark.

[@kurtbaier6122]

Nice video. Thank you. If I may, I find it easier to hold the steel still close to the tin and to strike it with the flint. Which will direct the fragile spark downwards into the char. And I have found charred punk wood to be the best, and old cotton jeans material very good as well. However when using charred material the material should be placed on the flint, and then use the steel to strike. Someone suggested using charred sisal rope. Haven’t tried than yet. I used to take a tick along. A cotton bag to stuff with debris as a mattress. A long Cotton bag can be very useful. Or with a few holes as a stretcher as well. Just make the bag wider. I like seeing people learning and doing the old skills. You brought back fond memories. I used a cotton down bag year round, and brought a little more clothing. And an additional blanket or two for wintertime. Thanks for the memories.

[@intrepiddrums]

This video is thoroughly enjoyable, thanks for uploading!

[@smnhc1]

Glad you enjoyed! Let us know if there's any other historical figure or topic you'd like us to do a video on.

[@rickjohnson831]

I like how the tarp was the backpack. Nice

[@jasonburrows9379]

Such a good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@smnhc1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

This was an interesting lil video. I like how it was done in black & white with minimal gear. The one thing that took away from the production value is this fellas new watch with a compass on it. While not a big deal, it was just kinda contradictory to what i feel you were going for. Either way well done, fun video

[@smnhc1]

It's funny, I was rewatching the video the other day and noticed the same thing! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

@@smnhc1 i did thank you

[@trextrextrex]

First heard the voice sounded like the guy who did Hunting Feral Afghaneys

[@russelltatum262]

Funny when he unrolls pack I didn't see a 10 qt pot?

[@inregionecaecorum]

e's womping up a stew and a half there, way too much for one man, he'll give hisself constipation.