I was dang near gonna run off to research natural navigation myself because of this video. Heck yeah I would love a video on that. Especially navigation using the stars
@@SkillTree This project was amazing and I love the rabbit hole of researching natural navigation it sent you on. I'm not the outdoorsy type but the enthusiasm you have for the topic makes me want to learn more so a dedicated video on that would be awesome.
Great book for natural navigation are How to read water, how to read nature and natural navigation by Tristan Gooley. Absolutely amazing reads and they have his collection for $40 on Amazon!
I mean, the same is true for a lot of products sold that way. It is also true they are all three times more expensive then they should be and five times more expensive than making it yourself.
Absolutely astonishing. If I were to add one one thing however, it would be a hook at the top. A lot of people in LARPS and medieval re-enactments and stuff like to walk around with small lanterns attached to their belts (some electric and some real). And can you imagine being able to simply light your lantern and hang it on the staff as your wandering around at night time or setting up camp? It would be sooo useful. Maybe you should add some better attachment method than a hook but that’s your area of expertise, not mine. Anyways great video and cannot wait yo see all the fun and epic gadgets and inventions just waiting to be created. Best RUclipsr ever, yours truly - Baron BEFFelestein the third
You could put a hole near the top and have another length of cord with a knot in the end to hold a lantern, which you could also switch out for a longer one which you could thread through that hole and the ones that he made for bearings to use it as a fishing rod. If you wanted it exclusively for a lantern though, I reckon another thread on the top which you could either make a little lamp with a thread on the bottom, or you could put candles in it directly and make some mirror thing around it. Just a few ideas I had
I freaking made this thing, minus the woodcarving. Three oak dowels and four copper pipe fittings ended up nearly $50 USD. I kept checking some local thrift stores until I found one of those camp chairs for $3. I drilled out the rivets in the seat (which I learned from this video) and the dowels fit just fine. Inside each of the "pockets" I put a 1" rubber chair cap that can be squeezed on and off the bottoms of the dowels so that I don't get the copper fittings dirty.
This is easily the coolest thing I've seen you make on here, and I love all the wizardy stuff you've made before. But the insane amount of utility launches this into a whole new level. I would also be interested in that navigation video
The thing I would recommend, would be three 'End Caps' to screw on to the legs ends to prevent any damage to the threads when you sit oh the stool on rough ground! Cheers, another brilliant project!
It would be interesting if you could make the staff/pouch/chair a complete survival kit in itself, like with a whistle and fire starter kit. This project is just so cool! My imagination is going wild now. I want to make things!
Wouldn't be too difficult; Someone mentioned adding another adapter to the end and screwing a spike on (to stick it in the ground). Make the spike hollow (or another one on the top of the staff), or make two of the pipe adapters on the top 1/3 female and then just add a little section of brass pipe between them with two male ends which would serve as a hollow compartment to store things in... and now that I've said this, this is Exactly how I'd do it!
@@cchapa7470 I made a dagger once for my old man when I was younger cause he was into D&D. Used one of them old hollow survival knives that were popular back in the 80's with the compass on the bottom. They just sit in with a threaded rat tail and nut. Replaced it with a really old bread knife fitted between old dresser handle backing and some rivets, secured in the handle with a two part epoxy... not resin kind, stuff that turns like stone jammed in the back end to lock it all down. Pressure fit over the right size dowel made for a wicked looking spear. You can always add a staff sling to the end too for slinging rocks.
The hook and fishing pool from the Scout Stave looks useful. I'd also make a removable boar spear head for hunting. You could also incorporate it into being the central pole for a tent. Better still, make a medieval fantasy version of the Polish Lavvu wearable tent, which can be worn as a poncho when not being used as a tent. Which makes it far easier for travel as you're wearing it, rather than carrying it.
I’m Active Duty Army, and have been in for a number of years. I made something similar many moons ago, but NOWHERE near as cool. Hanging with the Infantry, it came in handy a number of times, and I carried a few essentials on it, but I’m gonna make a new one just like yours. Too cool! Keep up the great work!!!!! Pro tip: make the seat 2x3 times larger or longer, and now you have a ‘poleless litter’ to carry someone who might be injured.
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE KIND OF PROJECT!! You could even use the same pipe fittings on the ends to add various small tools, like a mini spike for planting the stick in the ground, or a tiny shovel or connection for string to use it as a fishing rod; all of which could be stored in the seat pockets when not in use!! And to make sure the seat-pouch is more securely attached to the stick, maybe add one of those sand brown buttons to the hand grip leather, just below where you'd usually hold it! You could even use more of those buttons to add other little pouches and useful do-dads!
He really should have capped the ends anyway. Especially on the bottom where the staff will get worn down over time and ruin his measuring marks. Even with rulers, I was always taught to measure from the 1 because the 0 on the end tends to get munched over time.
Yes on navigation videos. On the staff, you could incorporate a sling like the Dragonlance Kender Hoopak and/or a pointed metal butt cap for the bottom to protect the wood from getting deformed and as a type of defensive spear tip.
I went back and looked at the instructable that you mentioned. He has some additional entries about that staff, and the torch that he made for the top is way cool. If it was me, I would also consider adding a few knot diagrams, since I'm not great at remembering knots I don't use on a daily basis.
Haven't even gone past the 3 minute mark and I already have saved the vid on my "To do" project folder, yes sir. Even if I only do the stool to begin with, you damn well know I am going to end up wanting to do the entire thing eventually
Great project! As a young'un, I made many a scout staff, like the one shown in your diagram - but I almost never took them into the field because of their unwieldy length. Making it collapsible (and, better, convertible into a chair!) makes it so much more appealing! All the additional little features make it a masterwork. This is my first time watching a video from your channel, and I'm rarely the sort to leave comments - but I just had to give a kudos for this project. I bet there'd be a good market for these, if you put them up for sale!
Thanks for the kudos and for watching! I am glad you enjoyed the build. It would be fun to sell these and see all the different ways people would request them if I only had the time lol. Thought for the future maybe 😁
Some of the features on this particular staff (I'm specifically looking at the dead-reckoning holes, with the ranger beads threaded through, and the handgrip just below it) would need to be set to height for the person using it. So, if Wanderer's Staves were put up for sale, you'd either need to have a supply of every length a person could want or _not_ make any staff until the person comes in to order it so the features can be custom-set (either way, an online/mail order catalog could require the buyer to give their height).
Watched through with my son and both really enjoyed! When we finished the first thing he said, "Really cool! he should add a flint and steel" had to pass it on. Love the enthusiasm you bring and hope to see more!
I've never worked with leather before, but I've absorbed so much secondhand knowledge from your videos that when you went to sew the pieces of the seat together I was like "I bet he's gonna do a saddle stitch here since it's gonna be under a lot of stress" to my girlfriend next to me 😂
I saved this to show it to my kids. Today we finally had time to watch it together. They are so excited by this staff. The 10yo is going to bed thinking about all the things they would put on their staff. Well done making a video that is not only entertaining to watch, but also includes instructions that are understandable and really let's us see how you made it... including the research. Thank You
No ranger is set without their quiver, Cloak of Ominous Identity, and multi-tool staff! I wonder if there's a way to easily attach a lantern or torch for traversing dark, cavernous depths? One may also argue that the math and measuring in this build is a skill of its own.
In boot camp we measured our stride by walking a known distance of 300 meters. Going down hill, up hill and flat. Took the average of them. 100 meters is from goal post to goal post on a football field. Traveling is rarely over flat terrain. I love this project. Great job. Can't wait to see the next ones.
This is really cool! Something I might like to add would be a hollowed out secret compartment on one or both ends. You could keep rolled up charts of edible/poisonous plants, or fire starter or other little knick-knacks in there ^^
I'M GETTING ONE! Seriously awesome build my friend. One of the coolest adventuring tools I've seen. The staff can also be a poll for a makeshift shelter with your cloak! It would be cool if you could make a quick attach spear head, which could act as a hollow handled knife most of the time, and then attach and peen onto the top of the staff. And if wilderness survival becomes a skill on your channel to level up, I would definitely watch that.
Living Anachronism, Thank you for doing the LARP video with this guy, Kramer. Sorry if I spelled it wrong. I have made a gambeson, rawana cloak, and I'm working on the hem of the hoodie cowl. This staff will be more useful than my closet rod staff. Shad sent me to you, and you sent me here.
Cold Steel makes a hollow handled knife that easily converts to a spear head. I stuck a cork in the small end of the tapered handle, filled it with useful things and put a crutch tip on the end to keep it secure.
I will go get my hat, put it on, so I can take it off for you! Amazing work! I would love to see you add a cover for the metal in the rod, in leather of course. And yes, make that navigation video for us :D
This is totally a piece of me, but what im shocked by, is the unquenchable urge to go off and build my own. The nav touches are an incredible addition, and I'm wondering how far you could take it. I would love to see a community's collection of videos all working and improving on this design. I think we could create something even more outright impressive than what you've already done. Kudos!
I turned this awesome build into a homebrew item for my dnd campaign. Here’s the description if anyone wants to use it. I also published it on dnd beyond. Staff of the Wanderer Staff - Common Item This multipurpose staff houses a small knife and is engraved with measurement tools as well as tools to help navigate using the night sky and follow the moon cycles. The staff can be separated into three pieces that can be combined with the companion pouch to become a stool. The pouch can be folded into many configurements to accomodate current needs. While the staff is being carried, the user has advantage on Survival checks.
One day I'll actually get around to making something from this channel. The navigational aids on this staff are really neat and make it far more interesting than a simple convertible stool.
I love this project! Might have to try making it myself (along with everything else on your channel). Keep up the amazing work. Looking forward to the next project!
This is awesome. Thank you for making and sharing it with us. Here is an idea I had to help lengthen the life of the threads and the leather. Adding a female plug end for your open thread male end that goes down to the ground or a male plug for female ends. That way you keep it free of dirt and debris. You could also do this for the other ends that goes into the leather, this would protect your leather from wear and small cuts from the threads. Just some thoughts.
Natural Navigation is something I would LOVE to learn! As a relatively urbanized pagan, getting back to my roots is really hard when you are directionally challenged without a GPS! This project was absolutely MAGNIFICENT, and you have every right to be proud of it. It's gorgeous, functional, and you also learned a TON while making it!
This is amazing! Thank you, now I am one step closer to the best ranger outfit and gear without being encumbered. My goal is 40 lbs total and that includes my clothing and boots. So having "free" standing equipment is awesome.
Oak can be heavier than anticipated, even when you're using it as a walking stick that isn't part of the 'load' I wonder if there's ways to maybe do something with pvc pipe or aluminum and veneer- strength and lightness, but keeping the looks. I'd be a little worried about them deforming though. One nice thing about solid oak is that it is pretty sturdy. Anyway, ideas for you to consider!
@@pmmmAMV Thank you, I really appreciate your advice. I've never really gone on vase walks over 4 miles in one shot without stopping for breaks/eating/other. It does may me think on how to move forward without carrying an extra burden. Or I just need to level up. lol But seriously thank you.
@@GhostbustersXX13 maybe go on a walk and find the biggest stick you can and walk around with it haha Get an idea for how to use a stick, and whether it feels like it adds noticeable strain for you
Love the concept. It had my head spinning for ideas that could be added as well. -(would have to hollow out part of the inside and possibly lose some stability) Adding a smaller, similar pole to the inside that could act as a collapsible fishing pole (line wrapped around the outside with hooks or stored inside) -Adding a way to attach spiked ends set at 45 degrees to convert pieces into climbing spikes (like electricians use to scale utility poles) or to just turn into a makeshift spear -Get fancy and add small sections of chains to the sections to turn it into a three section staff (would have to work in a disconnect option to actually use it for its intended purpose) Such a cool build. Thanks for sharing.
Kramer sent me. I must say - this is so cool! I like how it can be taken apart and used as two different, smaller weapons in possible combats in confined spaces, thus removing the week point of staff used as a weapon. And I hope we'll be updated how it's holding up, after some adventuring =) Cheers!
Now I want to make this... Multiple of this. I personally would probably drop off much of the extra stuff (mostly the navigation pieces. But at the core of it being a walking stick and pouch that turns into a camping stool is just awesome by itself and seems perfect for any sort of hiking trip.
What would be your suggestion for making this for family and friends who are of the overweight side 300+ and cant really get up off of the lower height? Would I need to double down on the leather straps? Make the staff longer? I'm wanting to make these for myself and 2 family members. I'm 300, they're 350 and 370. Can this even work for them *US*? I'm new and just want to give them the best LARPing experience in October that I can!
#suggestion do another vid like this, but equip for shelter and fishing. So maybe make another backpack as well. So all an'all thered be tent, backpack, staff, fishingpole, camping tripodstool, navigation aid, ... Plus all the stuff in the backpack like, knife, first aid kit, food, stove, charger, flashlight, watch, water, phone, extra clothes, ... Washing powder? Isn't that where it all ends. In the final end you are going to have to wash your clothes. Old school soap might help, some say you can wash clothes with that. Nevermind. Don't do any video like that. I just let my mind go astray. Don't forget matches. And a dog.
Natural Navigation? Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.
Man, the original creator could patent a modern version of this if it hasn’t been done yet. I could see the backpacking or through hiking community eating this up.
There are modern versions with a compass fire starter etc. unfortunately they are all cheaply made (at least one ones I’ve seen) and considered a gimmick rather then a useful tool. But I guess if you put in the money and the right materials it could be useful.
Add some fishing line and hook and a "pop-on" top-piece for it to attach it to the staff, turning it into angler-stick-thingy. (dunno the eglish word for it and too lazy to look it up. The top-piece shuld be removable in order not to hamper the leg-function for the stool.
Other things to add to the staff: basic signs of heatstroke and hypothermia wood-burn rules for edible berries/ common wild medicinal plants SOS reminder add a small mirror for signaling and fire-starting wrap some gauze around the middle third for splinting and tinder add a sling so you can go hands free if you need to or turn it into a shepherd's sling.
24:27 Oh my god! What if THIS is why those hats were the way they were when you see them depicted in art... You may have just reinvented a lost art! Fregin cool
I LOVE how you make things sound easy ! That's a good way to encourage people to try it for themselves ! The staff is a masterpiece ! Personally, I'd add metal bits at each end of the staff, to mount attachments : A hook blade to get fruits from a tree; small spikes as self-defense*/way to plant your staff in the ground, they would double as caps for dirt to not get in the joints; a small lantern, to have a overhead light when you need it; a mallet head, if you need to hammer down a few things; etc Also : Ropes, a small rope is always handy and sturdy hempen ropes are rather small and light. Using the hook head, you could use it as a way to store your food above ground. *walking sticks are famous not only as... Walking sticks, but also because they were handy weapons to fend off unpleasant encounters on the road
The thumbnail made me click this, the ad made me want one, and the video showed me how to make it. Perfection. I really really really really really really really want to make one but I literally don't have any tools 😭
This is a phenomenal idea! I am a professional wanderer(I maintain hiking trails covering 500+ acres) so the walking staff is perfect for me. The stool is a little out of my current skill/ability range since I don't have much experience with leather, but the walking staff is right up my alley. I walk up mountains everyday, and I love this idea so much I'm going to make my own. For me, I would keep the height measuring lines, but add a sort of metal pick like on a modern walking stick to give me a more stable foothold.
I'm building a couple of these in November. As an avid outdoorsman, I appreciate all the people who take the time and effort to maintain trails. I'm hiking another segment of the Mountain to Sea Trail in NC in a couple weeks. And it has been amazing to see how well maintained even the remote parts are. I wish there were drop off points where us hikers could leave a thank you or a token for the people like you who keep the trails in good condition. I'd put a couple of these in there.
This isn't me who also started building this with the staff curing with the lindseed oil and letting it cure outside, only to have it start pouring about 6 hours later, and the staff being perfectly fine. Thank you Danish Oil Edit: also for the rivets, the holes I drilled into the copper and wood were big enough for the nails to slide through with ease, and the nails I had on hand were only just long enough to go through, even without cutting either end off. So I added some wood-metal glue to that (like your gorilla glue epoxy stuff that you use in the plumbing fittings on the staff) to hold rivet nails in place so I can pound the pointy end of the nails flat. I also am unsure if I want to keep the leather seat or replace it with a plywood seat and cover it with some sort of cushion, and hinges so it can fold neatly while traveling
Came to check out your content after your Kramer Collab. I think I'm gonna like it here. I bought an octagonal staff at a Ren faire years ago. it' needed a foot. so I used the tailgate sockets off an old Chevy pickup screwed and tarred into place (with roofing cement that dries semi flexible and waterproof) then cut three grooves in the bottom piece. That gives really good grip on even smooth stone, but I have to be gentle on wooden floors. Now I'm thinking about cutting mine into pieces but I think I'll use iron pipe fittings rather than copper for strength. Copper is prettier but I want it to hold my weight, or someone else's, should it come to that.
This is cool af. One thing i wouldve added is a simple baitcast style reel, cause 6ft is the perfect length for a cane pole and because im me and love fishing, id add durable but extremely flexible antenna, just go to goodwill (ugh or any OTHER thrift store or yard sale or flea market) and get cheap a fishing rod, file a groove into top section thats roughly the depth and diameter of the top section of the rod that goes down into the section youre going to wrap for your leather grip and wrap it in really tight. Slide some heavy duty fishing line or waxed cord through there with about 30 yards in your reel that can hang in the pouch, a bobber made from one of those smaller gourds or extra cork from your water bottle project, set some hooks that fit your waxed cord into your hemp knife wrap, amd you are good to go. I guess you could use some scrap leather to make a little holder for your makeshift bait cast reel too, to secure it to the rod when not in use and when in use. Oh and just because i just thought of it, all that cordage and a few toggles would be an excellent way to turn your ruana cloak into a small rain shelter with just a couple knots. You could also probably make a simpe tent with it using your staff broken down. The way these projects combine has kept me awake all day.
Im a wood worker and this is definitely my next project, im fairly sure ive got a couple of camping chairs i cant use anymore for various reasons that i can take apart for this, since a leatherworker i am not. Im also broke and make everything woth hand tools. But Gah! This is sooo cool
So, I know it messes with the vibe you were going for with this be I used paracord in a weave as my handle on all of my walking sticks. This is because as a backpacker/threw hiker you can never have to much paracord. Also, I tend to tie bells to it because while I love seeing wild animals in a lot of places it's kinda better they know your coming and don't attack. If I'm in a place that I know I don't need to worry about it I take them off.
All great points! I think, were I making this with a more "modern usefulness" vibe, paracord ALL DAY. Maybe even weave the seat out of some. I saw someone make a boyscout staff where they used a saw to make a vertical cut in the center of the stick, then stuffed it with all sorts of useful stuff (fishing line, bandaids, charcloth, etc...)
Natural navigation would be a fun one to learn! I definitely need to make one of these! Thanks for the shout out too! Just a quick correction though, it's Gabriel with a long a 😄 cant wait to get started on this project!
First time I’ve been to your channel. I’ve wanted to build one of those and this is the best video I’ve seen on doing it right. I’m curious if that light of leather on the pockets is holding up. Well done. I’m subbed. 👏
Now that is a cool ass staff. Suggestion - cover up the pipe connections with a leather wrap. Leave one end a bit wide/loose so it'll easily fit over the other and cover the connection. More for looks rather than purpose. Regardless - awesome staff. Great channel.
I love this channel so much. I love modular and multi functional things and this channel just scratches that itch! Now I just need my own work space to actually try making some of these things
Omg.. seriously, this is absolutely amazing, creative… very… useful very… I spend a lot of time outdoors. Bushcrafting, camping, survival expeditions etc. recently I began making my own gear, and have been kicking around making my own stool. I allready have and use several very simple staffs.. this video alone has given me sooooo many ideas.. good ones btw.. ideas put into application that are sound and useful. Son you have done well…. Extremely well… keep it up , I can’t wait to build my own now!
I opend a wire coat hanger and bent it in the middle. I made a small loop in the top of a triangle large enough to hang the lantern in. I made one side of the triangle on half of one side and the other side the wire to make the other side . In the center of the bottom I bent both pieces of the ends down with a space wide enough for the staff to fit between then used tape to tape it to the staff. The wire could be twisted around the staff so it could be pulled on and off. The top could be put in a bag with the lantern when not in use.
I was dang near gonna run off to research natural navigation myself because of this video. Heck yeah I would love a video on that. Especially navigation using the stars
Such an amazing topic. I got so sucked in to learning it
@@SkillTree Your passion really translates in your energy on video. It's amazing to watch. Thank you for the great content
@@SkillTree This project was amazing and I love the rabbit hole of researching natural navigation it sent you on. I'm not the outdoorsy type but the enthusiasm you have for the topic makes me want to learn more so a dedicated video on that would be awesome.
Great book for natural navigation are How to read water, how to read nature and natural navigation by Tristan Gooley. Absolutely amazing reads and they have his collection for $40 on Amazon!
Dido!
I like how Cornelius seems like a sleazy salesman, but all his items deliver.
When the salesman has a 8 Charisma, but really damn good products
@@corison2058 *80 Charisma
I mean, the same is true for a lot of products sold that way. It is also true they are all three times more expensive then they should be and five times more expensive than making it yourself.
Aren't we all selling something..
I love how his name is Cornelius 🤣
Absolutely astonishing. If I were to add one one thing however, it would be a hook at the top. A lot of people in LARPS and medieval re-enactments and stuff like to walk around with small lanterns attached to their belts (some electric and some real). And can you imagine being able to simply light your lantern and hang it on the staff as your wandering around at night time or setting up camp? It would be sooo useful. Maybe you should add some better attachment method than a hook but that’s your area of expertise, not mine. Anyways great video and cannot wait yo see all the fun and epic gadgets and inventions just waiting to be created. Best RUclipsr ever, yours truly - Baron BEFFelestein the third
You could also use that hook for a sling staff and catch game while you are traveling! Storing good sized stones as ammunition in the hanging pouch!!
I put a cup hook on the end of a broom handle for storage and to aid in picking fruit from trees, simply snag the hook around the stem and pull
@@Seasteader It does seem like a thing Tasslehoff would have...
You could put a hole near the top and have another length of cord with a knot in the end to hold a lantern, which you could also switch out for a longer one which you could thread through that hole and the ones that he made for bearings to use it as a fishing rod. If you wanted it exclusively for a lantern though, I reckon another thread on the top which you could either make a little lamp with a thread on the bottom, or you could put candles in it directly and make some mirror thing around it. Just a few ideas I had
@@Wadlo151 from Dragonlance?
I freaking made this thing, minus the woodcarving. Three oak dowels and four copper pipe fittings ended up nearly $50 USD. I kept checking some local thrift stores until I found one of those camp chairs for $3. I drilled out the rivets in the seat (which I learned from this video) and the dowels fit just fine. Inside each of the "pockets" I put a 1" rubber chair cap that can be squeezed on and off the bottoms of the dowels so that I don't get the copper fittings dirty.
Good idea. I was thinking the threads would get all gritty and make putting the staff back together a bit difficult
Yeah, great call and idea on protecting the copper pipe threads!
A couple of old squash balls would work great as feet.
This is easily the coolest thing I've seen you make on here, and I love all the wizardy stuff you've made before. But the insane amount of utility launches this into a whole new level. I would also be interested in that navigation video
Thanks! I would love to MAKE that video lol.
Please, I've been getting into primitive camping and the navigation stuff would be an amazing addition!
The thing I would recommend, would be three 'End Caps' to screw on to the legs ends to prevent any damage to the threads when you sit oh the stool on rough ground! Cheers, another brilliant project!
It would be interesting if you could make the staff/pouch/chair a complete survival kit in itself, like with a whistle and fire starter kit.
This project is just so cool! My imagination is going wild now. I want to make things!
Yes! Imagine using this in a larp dnd adventure with some of his other stuff like his tent and weapon!
Wouldn't be too difficult; Someone mentioned adding another adapter to the end and screwing a spike on (to stick it in the ground). Make the spike hollow (or another one on the top of the staff), or make two of the pipe adapters on the top 1/3 female and then just add a little section of brass pipe between them with two male ends which would serve as a hollow compartment to store things in... and now that I've said this, this is Exactly how I'd do it!
@@cchapa7470 I made a dagger once for my old man when I was younger cause he was into D&D. Used one of them old hollow survival knives that were popular back in the 80's with the compass on the bottom. They just sit in with a threaded rat tail and nut. Replaced it with a really old bread knife fitted between old dresser handle backing and some rivets, secured in the handle with a two part epoxy... not resin kind, stuff that turns like stone jammed in the back end to lock it all down. Pressure fit over the right size dowel made for a wicked looking spear. You can always add a staff sling to the end too for slinging rocks.
Bamboo would be great for this
So you can lose all of your survival items all at once.
The hook and fishing pool from the Scout Stave looks useful. I'd also make a removable boar spear head for hunting.
You could also incorporate it into being the central pole for a tent. Better still, make a medieval fantasy version of the Polish Lavvu wearable tent, which can be worn as a poncho when not being used as a tent. Which makes it far easier for travel as you're wearing it, rather than carrying it.
I’m Active Duty Army, and have been in for a number of years. I made something similar many moons ago, but NOWHERE near as cool. Hanging with the Infantry, it came in handy a number of times, and I carried a few essentials on it, but I’m gonna make a new one just like yours. Too cool! Keep up the great work!!!!!
Pro tip: make the seat 2x3 times larger or longer, and now you have a ‘poleless litter’ to carry someone who might be injured.
Poleless? Poleless!! All these friggin years I thought it was POLISH, which made zero sense to me! Aargh! Hahaha! 😂
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE KIND OF PROJECT!! You could even use the same pipe fittings on the ends to add various small tools, like a mini spike for planting the stick in the ground, or a tiny shovel or connection for string to use it as a fishing rod; all of which could be stored in the seat pockets when not in use!! And to make sure the seat-pouch is more securely attached to the stick, maybe add one of those sand brown buttons to the hand grip leather, just below where you'd usually hold it! You could even use more of those buttons to add other little pouches and useful do-dads!
"Sam Browne" Button. The name comes from the Sam Browne Belt.
He really should have capped the ends anyway. Especially on the bottom where the staff will get worn down over time and ruin his measuring marks. Even with rulers, I was always taught to measure from the 1 because the 0 on the end tends to get munched over time.
@@Salsmachev I was just thinking the same thing - copper caps to match the fittings, same technique to attach (glue and rivets)
I would love that natural navigation video! Can't wait to make one of these myself!
I do agree. Natural navigation would be interesting and could be helpful. 👍
Fuck Yes!
You have my vote
Yes on navigation videos. On the staff, you could incorporate a sling like the Dragonlance Kender Hoopak and/or a pointed metal butt cap for the bottom to protect the wood from getting deformed and as a type of defensive spear tip.
Oh yes David! Both would be nice. But a big YES to the protective/ pointed end cap. Many uses for that, hmm?
Haha I've found my people! Don't forget the whistle
It isn't setting appropriate, but you could add a chair leg cap to the bottom of it. It will protect the wood and once it's worn you just replace it.
I went back and looked at the instructable that you mentioned. He has some additional entries about that staff, and the torch that he made for the top is way cool. If it was me, I would also consider adding a few knot diagrams, since I'm not great at remembering knots I don't use on a daily basis.
Haven't even gone past the 3 minute mark and I already have saved the vid on my "To do" project folder, yes sir. Even if I only do the stool to begin with, you damn well know I am going to end up wanting to do the entire thing eventually
I mean... go big or go home... and then just go big in the comfort of your home. What I am saying is, there is no choice... we go big here 🤣
Great project!
As a young'un, I made many a scout staff, like the one shown in your diagram - but I almost never took them into the field because of their unwieldy length. Making it collapsible (and, better, convertible into a chair!) makes it so much more appealing! All the additional little features make it a masterwork.
This is my first time watching a video from your channel, and I'm rarely the sort to leave comments - but I just had to give a kudos for this project. I bet there'd be a good market for these, if you put them up for sale!
Thanks for the kudos and for watching! I am glad you enjoyed the build. It would be fun to sell these and see all the different ways people would request them if I only had the time lol. Thought for the future maybe 😁
Some of the features on this particular staff (I'm specifically looking at the dead-reckoning holes, with the ranger beads threaded through, and the handgrip just below it) would need to be set to height for the person using it. So, if Wanderer's Staves were put up for sale, you'd either need to have a supply of every length a person could want or _not_ make any staff until the person comes in to order it so the features can be custom-set (either way, an online/mail order catalog could require the buyer to give their height).
Brilliant build. Love the enthusiasm too, you're a lot of fun to watch
Thanks for being here !
I would love to see a follow up video in the future to see how well the pockets hold up after using it as a stool alot
Very neat. I'd cap both ends with some copper plumbing bits to keep them from splitting too.
Love the versatility of the pouch!! Gonna add this one to my ever growing list of projects
Watched through with my son and both really enjoyed! When we finished the first thing he said, "Really cool! he should add a flint and steel" had to pass it on. Love the enthusiasm you bring and hope to see more!
I've never worked with leather before, but I've absorbed so much secondhand knowledge from your videos that when you went to sew the pieces of the seat together I was like "I bet he's gonna do a saddle stitch here since it's gonna be under a lot of stress" to my girlfriend next to me 😂
I saved this to show it to my kids. Today we finally had time to watch it together. They are so excited by this staff. The 10yo is going to bed thinking about all the things they would put on their staff.
Well done making a video that is not only entertaining to watch, but also includes instructions that are understandable and really let's us see how you made it... including the research.
Thank You
No ranger is set without their quiver, Cloak of Ominous Identity, and multi-tool staff! I wonder if there's a way to easily attach a lantern or torch for traversing dark, cavernous depths?
One may also argue that the math and measuring in this build is a skill of its own.
Love this. Definitely want a video on natural navigation.
In boot camp we measured our stride by walking a known distance of 300 meters. Going down hill, up hill and flat. Took the average of them. 100 meters is from goal post to goal post on a football field. Traveling is rarely over flat terrain. I love this project. Great job. Can't wait to see the next ones.
This is really cool! Something I might like to add would be a hollowed out secret compartment on one or both ends. You could keep rolled up charts of edible/poisonous plants, or fire starter or other little knick-knacks in there ^^
This is absolutely incredible. I never knew I was interested in natural navigation but now I really want to see a video on it!
I'M GETTING ONE! Seriously awesome build my friend. One of the coolest adventuring tools I've seen. The staff can also be a poll for a makeshift shelter with your cloak! It would be cool if you could make a quick attach spear head, which could act as a hollow handled knife most of the time, and then attach and peen onto the top of the staff. And if wilderness survival becomes a skill on your channel to level up, I would definitely watch that.
Living Anachronism, Thank you for doing the LARP video with this guy, Kramer. Sorry if I spelled it wrong. I have made a gambeson, rawana cloak, and I'm working on the hem of the hoodie cowl. This staff will be more useful than my closet rod staff. Shad sent me to you, and you sent me here.
@@workingmothercatlover6699 Thanks for the support! And really glad you've found the videos helpful!
Cold Steel makes a hollow handled knife that easily converts to a spear head. I stuck a cork in the small end of the tapered handle, filled it with useful things and put a crutch tip on the end to keep it secure.
I will go get my hat, put it on, so I can take it off for you! Amazing work!
I would love to see you add a cover for the metal in the rod, in leather of course. And yes, make that navigation video for us :D
Definitely interested in natural navigation! Also, edible foraging!
Great idea, Bug!
Awesome idea
Same here
This is totally a piece of me, but what im shocked by, is the unquenchable urge to go off and build my own. The nav touches are an incredible addition, and I'm wondering how far you could take it. I would love to see a community's collection of videos all working and improving on this design. I think we could create something even more outright impressive than what you've already done. Kudos!
I hope you DO! If you make your own version please share it with us on the discord. I would love to see what you come up with!
I turned this awesome build into a homebrew item for my dnd campaign. Here’s the description if anyone wants to use it. I also published it on dnd beyond.
Staff of the Wanderer
Staff - Common Item
This multipurpose staff houses a small knife and is engraved with measurement tools as well as tools to help navigate using the night sky and follow the moon cycles. The staff can be separated into three pieces that can be combined with the companion pouch to become a stool. The pouch can be folded into many configurements to accomodate current needs. While the staff is being carried, the user has advantage on Survival checks.
One day I'll actually get around to making something from this channel. The navigational aids on this staff are really neat and make it far more interesting than a simple convertible stool.
I love the infomercial opening the expanding bag one is what made become a subscriber
Glad that one enticed you to come join our fam!
I love this project! Might have to try making it myself (along with everything else on your channel). Keep up the amazing work. Looking forward to the next project!
This is awesome. Thank you for making and sharing it with us.
Here is an idea I had to help lengthen the life of the threads and the leather. Adding a female plug end for your open thread male end that goes down to the ground or a male plug for female ends. That way you keep it free of dirt and debris. You could also do this for the other ends that goes into the leather, this would protect your leather from wear and small cuts from the threads. Just some thoughts.
Super stoked for your videos, Cl3ver! You are probably my most favorite channel on the platform. Keep it up, I'll always watch!
Thank you for being part of the fam!
You could also put a button compass on the top end of it...I have that on my walking stick.
Natural Navigation is something I would LOVE to learn! As a relatively urbanized pagan, getting back to my roots is really hard when you are directionally challenged without a GPS! This project was absolutely MAGNIFICENT, and you have every right to be proud of it. It's gorgeous, functional, and you also learned a TON while making it!
Would have been neat to add glow in the dark powder/epoxy to the star chart.
This is amazing! Thank you, now I am one step closer to the best ranger outfit and gear without being encumbered. My goal is 40 lbs total and that includes my clothing and boots. So having "free" standing equipment is awesome.
Oak can be heavier than anticipated, even when you're using it as a walking stick that isn't part of the 'load'
I wonder if there's ways to maybe do something with pvc pipe or aluminum and veneer- strength and lightness, but keeping the looks.
I'd be a little worried about them deforming though. One nice thing about solid oak is that it is pretty sturdy.
Anyway, ideas for you to consider!
@@pmmmAMV Thank you, I really appreciate your advice. I've never really gone on vase walks over 4 miles in one shot without stopping for breaks/eating/other. It does may me think on how to move forward without carrying an extra burden. Or I just need to level up. lol But seriously thank you.
@@GhostbustersXX13 maybe go on a walk and find the biggest stick you can and walk around with it haha
Get an idea for how to use a stick, and whether it feels like it adds noticeable strain for you
Love the concept. It had my head spinning for ideas that could be added as well.
-(would have to hollow out part of the inside and possibly lose some stability) Adding a smaller, similar pole to the inside that could act as a collapsible fishing pole (line wrapped around the outside with hooks or stored inside)
-Adding a way to attach spiked ends set at 45 degrees to convert pieces into climbing spikes (like electricians use to scale utility poles) or to just turn into a makeshift spear
-Get fancy and add small sections of chains to the sections to turn it into a three section staff (would have to work in a disconnect option to actually use it for its intended purpose)
Such a cool build. Thanks for sharing.
This is actually very cool! I can make this for camping out with my family.
Kramer sent me. I must say - this is so cool!
I like how it can be taken apart and used as two different, smaller weapons in possible combats in confined spaces, thus removing the week point of staff used as a weapon.
And I hope we'll be updated how it's holding up, after some adventuring =)
Cheers!
Fun fact . The style of knife used in this build is a Puukko knife which is a popular do it all blade from Norway.
Hey! This was a hand me down and I HONESTLY didn't know that. I have had it for ever and you just taught me what the heck it is. THANKS!
Actually puukko knives comes from Finland. But beautiful puukko with nice Birch bark handle.
Now I want to make this... Multiple of this. I personally would probably drop off much of the extra stuff (mostly the navigation pieces. But at the core of it being a walking stick and pouch that turns into a camping stool is just awesome by itself and seems perfect for any sort of hiking trip.
Been cutting out equilateral triangles for stools all week.
Making a bunch?
What would be your suggestion for making this for family and friends who are of the overweight side 300+ and cant really get up off of the lower height? Would I need to double down on the leather straps? Make the staff longer? I'm wanting to make these for myself and 2 family members. I'm 300, they're 350 and 370. Can this even work for them *US*? I'm new and just want to give them the best LARPing experience in October that I can!
definitely interested in natural navigation
Natural navigation would be awesome. It would be a great skill for your strider to demonstrate......just saying
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for such a neat project
#suggestion do another vid like this, but equip for shelter and fishing. So maybe make another backpack as well. So all an'all thered be tent, backpack, staff, fishingpole, camping tripodstool, navigation aid, ... Plus all the stuff in the backpack like, knife, first aid kit, food, stove, charger, flashlight, watch, water, phone, extra clothes, ... Washing powder? Isn't that where it all ends. In the final end you are going to have to wash your clothes. Old school soap might help, some say you can wash clothes with that. Nevermind. Don't do any video like that. I just let my mind go astray. Don't forget matches. And a dog.
Hell yes! First for the first time!
Natural Navigation? Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.
This is probably my favorite project i have seen you do thus far, great job!
Thank you so much for watching!
I think it would be neat to have some method of attaching the knife to the top easy, changes the staff into a makeshift spear for protection.
YES! great idea!
Genius idea! Can't wait to see how it's made
I am vibing HARD with this whole deal
Really wanna talk to my DM about incorporating something like this in our game xD
This thing is so cool, one of your best projects yet.
First video of yours that I've watched actually the algorithm sent me this video. One of the few times it's worked tbh. Great video!
Man, the original creator could patent a modern version of this if it hasn’t been done yet. I could see the backpacking or through hiking community eating this up.
Right!?! He has added on lots of stuff too. Super creative person.
There are modern versions with a compass fire starter etc. unfortunately they are all cheaply made (at least one ones I’ve seen) and considered a gimmick rather then a useful tool. But I guess if you put in the money and the right materials it could be useful.
My first thought when you explained this project was "My druid character definitely needs one of those!"
Add some fishing line and hook and a "pop-on" top-piece for it to attach it to the staff, turning it into angler-stick-thingy. (dunno the eglish word for it and too lazy to look it up. The top-piece shuld be removable in order not to hamper the leg-function for the stool.
Other things to add to the staff:
basic signs of heatstroke and hypothermia
wood-burn rules for edible berries/ common wild medicinal plants
SOS reminder
add a small mirror for signaling and fire-starting
wrap some gauze around the middle third for splinting and tinder
add a sling so you can go hands free if you need to or turn it into a shepherd's sling.
24:27 Oh my god! What if THIS is why those hats were the way they were when you see them depicted in art... You may have just reinvented a lost art! Fregin cool
I LOVE how you make things sound easy ! That's a good way to encourage people to try it for themselves !
The staff is a masterpiece !
Personally, I'd add metal bits at each end of the staff, to mount attachments : A hook blade to get fruits from a tree; small spikes as self-defense*/way to plant your staff in the ground, they would double as caps for dirt to not get in the joints; a small lantern, to have a overhead light when you need it; a mallet head, if you need to hammer down a few things; etc
Also : Ropes, a small rope is always handy and sturdy hempen ropes are rather small and light. Using the hook head, you could use it as a way to store your food above ground.
*walking sticks are famous not only as... Walking sticks, but also because they were handy weapons to fend off unpleasant encounters on the road
You could also carve a small compartment into the wood underneath the handle wrapping and drill two buttons to make the wrapping removable
Am 1 min and 30 seconds into this video and I walready can't wait to make this
I hope you share what YOU put on it😁
The thumbnail made me click this, the ad made me want one, and the video showed me how to make it. Perfection.
I really really really really really really really want to make one but I literally don't have any tools 😭
Do you think tripod mode could also be used for hanging a cooking pot over a fire? That strikes me as something one could do with it.
I want navigation stuff you should do stuff like making a compass and leaf and some water to make a compass
This is a phenomenal idea! I am a professional wanderer(I maintain hiking trails covering 500+ acres) so the walking staff is perfect for me. The stool is a little out of my current skill/ability range since I don't have much experience with leather, but the walking staff is right up my alley. I walk up mountains everyday, and I love this idea so much I'm going to make my own.
For me, I would keep the height measuring lines, but add a sort of metal pick like on a modern walking stick to give me a more stable foothold.
I'm building a couple of these in November.
As an avid outdoorsman, I appreciate all the people who take the time and effort to maintain trails. I'm hiking another segment of the Mountain to Sea Trail in NC in a couple weeks. And it has been amazing to see how well maintained even the remote parts are.
I wish there were drop off points where us hikers could leave a thank you or a token for the people like you who keep the trails in good condition.
I'd put a couple of these in there.
Could you make a public google drive file of natural navigation?
This isn't me who also started building this with the staff curing with the lindseed oil and letting it cure outside, only to have it start pouring about 6 hours later, and the staff being perfectly fine. Thank you Danish Oil
Edit: also for the rivets, the holes I drilled into the copper and wood were big enough for the nails to slide through with ease, and the nails I had on hand were only just long enough to go through, even without cutting either end off. So I added some wood-metal glue to that (like your gorilla glue epoxy stuff that you use in the plumbing fittings on the staff) to hold rivet nails in place so I can pound the pointy end of the nails flat. I also am unsure if I want to keep the leather seat or replace it with a plywood seat and cover it with some sort of cushion, and hinges so it can fold neatly while traveling
I would add a plumbing cap to the bottom to protect the wood, using the same method that attached the fittings
I'd be interested in learning more about natural navigation. Would love a video on it.
Natural navigation would be an awesome skill to develop
Do natural navigation and foraging man that's some cool stuff
I could also see potentially making a staff sling option as well
Damn. So close to first
I had seen that instructable, but I love the way you took it (way) over the top and made it your own thing!
#nauturalnavigation YES!!! Absolutely would love it
So close to so close to first
I've just started watching your RUclips channel and I'm hooked lol you got me planning a larp trip 👍🏻💯
I hope you have a blast! Thank you for watching!
Lets go notie squaaaaaaad!!!
Came to check out your content after your Kramer Collab. I think I'm gonna like it here.
I bought an octagonal staff at a Ren faire years ago. it' needed a foot. so I used the tailgate sockets off an old Chevy pickup screwed and tarred into place (with roofing cement that dries semi flexible and waterproof) then cut three grooves in the bottom piece. That gives really good grip on even smooth stone, but I have to be gentle on wooden floors.
Now I'm thinking about cutting mine into pieces but I think I'll use iron pipe fittings rather than copper for strength. Copper is prettier but I want it to hold my weight, or someone else's, should it come to that.
Welcome! That sounds awesome! Great idea with the roofing tar! Thanks for coming on over to the dark side
This is cool af. One thing i wouldve added is a simple baitcast style reel, cause 6ft is the perfect length for a cane pole and because im me and love fishing, id add durable but extremely flexible antenna, just go to goodwill (ugh or any OTHER thrift store or yard sale or flea market) and get cheap a fishing rod, file a groove into top section thats roughly the depth and diameter of the top section of the rod that goes down into the section youre going to wrap for your leather grip and wrap it in really tight. Slide some heavy duty fishing line or waxed cord through there with about 30 yards in your reel that can hang in the pouch, a bobber made from one of those smaller gourds or extra cork from your water bottle project, set some hooks that fit your waxed cord into your hemp knife wrap, amd you are good to go. I guess you could use some scrap leather to make a little holder for your makeshift bait cast reel too, to secure it to the rod when not in use and when in use.
Oh and just because i just thought of it, all that cordage and a few toggles would be an excellent way to turn your ruana cloak into a small rain shelter with just a couple knots. You could also probably make a simpe tent with it using your staff broken down.
The way these projects combine has kept me awake all day.
Im a wood worker and this is definitely my next project, im fairly sure ive got a couple of camping chairs i cant use anymore for various reasons that i can take apart for this, since a leatherworker i am not. Im also broke and make everything woth hand tools. But Gah! This is sooo cool
So, I know it messes with the vibe you were going for with this be I used paracord in a weave as my handle on all of my walking sticks. This is because as a backpacker/threw hiker you can never have to much paracord. Also, I tend to tie bells to it because while I love seeing wild animals in a lot of places it's kinda better they know your coming and don't attack. If I'm in a place that I know I don't need to worry about it I take them off.
All great points! I think, were I making this with a more "modern usefulness" vibe, paracord ALL DAY. Maybe even weave the seat out of some. I saw someone make a boyscout staff where they used a saw to make a vertical cut in the center of the stick, then stuffed it with all sorts of useful stuff (fishing line, bandaids, charcloth, etc...)
Natural navigation would be a fun one to learn! I definitely need to make one of these! Thanks for the shout out too! Just a quick correction though, it's Gabriel with a long a 😄 cant wait to get started on this project!
^ He already has a list to make this one, too! He’s really excited for this one 😄
First time I’ve been to your channel. I’ve wanted to build one of those and this is the best video I’ve seen on doing it right. I’m curious if that light of leather on the pockets is holding up. Well done. I’m subbed. 👏
Thank you for watching and for the sub! So glad you enjoyed the build!
Now that is a cool ass staff. Suggestion - cover up the pipe connections with a leather wrap. Leave one end a bit wide/loose so it'll easily fit over the other and cover the connection. More for looks rather than purpose.
Regardless - awesome staff. Great channel.
Heck yes! That is exactly the thought I had for covering them up. I ran outta time but apparently we think along similar paths lol
Of all your creations i think this has to be my favorite thus far. Totally making one of these.
Yes I would love to learn navigation skills
I love this channel so much. I love modular and multi functional things and this channel just scratches that itch! Now I just need my own work space to actually try making some of these things
New skill tree: woodland survival
Heh, I've traced images from my phone multiple times
Such a good solution!
Yes please for the thé natural orientation
Or, ... You know ... Just sit on the ground XD
Nice idea and execution though! have an upvote!
Omg.. seriously, this is absolutely amazing, creative… very… useful very… I spend a lot of time outdoors. Bushcrafting, camping, survival expeditions etc. recently I began making my own gear, and have been kicking around making my own stool. I allready have and use several very simple staffs.. this video alone has given me sooooo many ideas.. good ones btw.. ideas put into application that are sound and useful. Son you have done well…. Extremely well… keep it up , I can’t wait to build my own now!
So glad you found this valuable. Probably one of my favorite projects so far. Thank you for watching!
I opend a wire coat hanger and bent it in the middle. I made a small loop in the top of a triangle large enough to hang the lantern in. I made one side of the triangle on half of one side and the other side the wire to make the other side . In the center of the bottom I bent both pieces of the ends down with a space wide enough for the staff to fit between then used tape to tape it to the staff. The wire could be twisted around the staff so it could be pulled on and off. The top could be put in a bag with the lantern when not in use.
Cool idea! I love the thought of hanging a lantern from it