Blackie's Haversack Challenge! But Will This Work?
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Blackie Thomas started a haversack challenge and I was called out! I take a historical approach like the Boy Scouts of the 1910's and 1920's! They made a versatile piece of gear even more versatile for outdoor camping and adventure. Do you think this method still applies?
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well done sir thanks for taking the challenge
Yay! I woke up at 5:35 this morning and after a day of laying new decking yesterday in very high humidity the first thing I thought was “Lord give me strength it’s gonna be hotter today.” Then Mr Dyer popped up in my queue and his enthusiasm already turned me around. I give sincere thanks for men like Sarge, James, Mr Dyer and Mr Thomas. I give thanks for my ozarks ancestors from whom I inherited the physicality to swing a hammer and hump heavy materials at 52.
A quick note to those just beginning to experiment with haversacks. The two places where they become unwieldy quickly are shape and weight. For a haversack to lay correctly on one’s hip it needs to be at least 2 inches longer than it is wide. Otherwise it’s more of a messenger bag. Per weight (and volume) an overpacked haversack easily becomes an un-ergonomic lump on one’s hip. (if memory serves that’s why Dave Canterbury isn’t the biggest fan) Also when overpacked they bounce annoyingly with every step. That’s why some soldiers placed their 1 inch canvas straps under their war belt.
21:57 late last year I came across a literal Boy Scouts “Bat belt” at a local antique store. Modeled after the WW1 webbing (for 5 round 1903 Springfield clips) it was closer to WW2 OD green in color and featured factory labeled pouches for compass, fire and first aid. There was also a wool canteen pouch, much like standard issue in WW2, and obvious holes for a knife frog or sheath of some sort. I imagined it was what 1 or 2 Scouts would have at the camp out while greatly envied by the rest of the Troop
I like the comradery between all of you. James Bender, Blackie Thomas, Sarge, and of course You Mr. Dyer! I've learned something new from each and every video. Thanks and Be Safe and Keep Up the Great Work!
The neckerchief is a good example of how far downhill the scouts went over the years. it was originally a very useful item, then they kept making them smaller and cheaper till they became an almost useless decoration.
The neckerchief is the least example of how far downhill the scouts have gone…
@@rendezvous5784 It started out at 36 inches square, ended up being so small that you cannot use it as a sling if you are older than 12, they just kept making it cheaper and smaller. Scouts became all about the money, every decision became driven by membership.
I was referring to the wokism, transism, DEI… after 36+ years of scouting, I had to bail out!
@@rendezvous5784 if you go far enough all that was due to chasing the dollar. they didn't care about woke, they cared about making money. I was a district executive through some of that.
Great Review, nice to see the stuff of old
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I agree with you 100% regarding a haversack and excessive weight (and bulk .. important).
I have a small haversack which I use mainly when walking the Pooch in the Forest .. for carrying water, her foldable water bowl, 'doggie treats', collapsible umbrella and other odds and sods. Also, when desired, leather gloves and a hand-pruner (secateurs) to trim the over-abundance of brambles now, at this time of year, growing across our forest pathways. Also vegetation blocking the path which in all probability harbours ticks waiting to hitch a ride on anything brushing past.
Not at all bulky or heavy, it sits behind my hip towards my back. Out of the way, but easy to swing around and access anything required.
However, I find the 'imbalance' of one strap at times, inconvenient, especially when the content weight is up .. preferring the stability that a dual strap knapsack or rucksack gives.
Yes, more 'difficult' to get at the contents but then, I am a 'boomer' (YOB 1950) and was raised not allowing stuff like that to get in the way 😏.
I am watching all the Blackie Thomas Challenge videos. Each one is very unique and adds so much information to the Haversack Knowledge out there. Thanks for another great vid.
Thanks for watching brother!
I never went on a boy scout camping trip where didn't build a substantial fire. Thanks for bringing back those memories. Great video!!!
You are welcome! Large and perhaps even unnecessary fire building is part of the shared experience 😀
Thank you for the video, you brought back many memories of the stories from my grand father when he was an Eagle Scout in the 1920’s and a Scout Master in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
He never said anything about using the haversack or pack, he said when they went hiking and camping they used to roll everything up in a wool blanket and carry or wear it as he called a horse collar. I guess they would lay it out on the blanket, roll it up with the stuff in it , then tie the ends together making like a horse collar and sling it across there body and carry there supplies that way. I think it would be nice to see a video on that type of laid carrying that scouts also used in that era.
It's cool you have that knowledge and history directly from his experience! Your description matches what I have mostly found in original photos. I hope your family still has his Eagle and stories like that continue to get passed down. Thank you for sharing with all of us!
I do still have his Eagle and his 3 palms
What about a Canteen? Oops, I did not wait long enough :)
Great video! I love seeing everyone's unique take on the challenge.
I would love to see you discuss more of your views on the pipe and tobacco, as a smoker myself. All the differing opinions of the time are all very interesting. God bless you, Mr. Dyer.
Very cool video. Thanks.
Why bsa necker chef went smaller
Great video. Good job. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.
is your chosen period too early for a tube of medicated foot powder in your hygiene kit ?
When I was a kid in the 80s my scout leaders smoked cigarettes and drank beer when we went camping. They might have been smoking weed too. We survived.
Nice. Most people don't know that the Surgeon General said smoking was bad for your health in 1928. They studied WW1 soldiers for 10 years if I remember correctly. Kind of got buried with all the doctor recommended brands of cigarettes when radio and TV came along. By the way digging with a stick is much easier in wetter climates.
Great video. Do you have a favorite cup or mug?
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Thanks!
I got a cek one
It would appear you're missing part of your Upton cook kit. I've got a partial one, and have an ongoing project to replicate the cooking grate from it. I have (2) different fry pan bits, one of which has a flange that nests with the other for storage.
Great video! One thing about smoking. They think it was a hygiene issue. That they almost took a bath in it!
Great video, Eagle scout here class of 01'. What is the pack dimensions and model was used, cant find the pack online, i like the history of old scout gear
Here are the two videos I did that covered them brother Eagle: studio.ruclips.net/user/videoWym8E4pek1Y/edit and studio.ruclips.net/user/videoog07obdkSTw/edit I hope that helps!
Always carry TP!
Depending on the time of year, there are plant leaves that more than meet that need.
@@ravenbarsrepairs5594If TP had been common, you better believe Grampa, and especially Gramma, would bring it.
Scout guard rope ? I have not heard of this before could you please explain
It was an early Boy Scout accessory sold in catalogues and shown in countless BSA pictures and propaganda...and quite useful : ruclips.net/video/eM5x1y0t6ac/видео.htmlsi=sZSlto1GU7M4wI4G 😁
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@@honorableoutfitters Thank you for taking the time to answer my question and referrer me to
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Yea it to bad the haver pack went by the way silde
What part of Ohio are you located in?
About 40 minutes East of Columbus.
Ha ok not far from Mr Bender
"The Blackie Thomas"! You mean the one that puts out false information, old knowledge and conent that he takes from other channels without giving credit to the original creator? That Blackie Thomas?