Hi Dave my name is Evan and I'm 11 years old and even though I'm young I have been watching your vids for a very long time and I just wanted to say thank you have been an idol to me because you teach such smart thinks but in a simplex way I also purchased the orange fire starter and mora 1 knife and love them they have been holding up for so long I never leave my home without them I also have the nick name Dave because every day I'm outside always doing something that you do 😊 anyway thanks for being such a wonderful teacher of bushcraft and self reliance thanks😊
Love catching your old videos. I made a haversack out of a burlap coffee bean bag and lined it with a cotton pillow case. I’ve used and abused it and it works great.
Two things: 1). Thanks for the video. 2). I was at your store in Indy on Saturday and attended Jaime's talk on flint and steel. Excellent instruction. I learned a lot.
I always have a 100% cotton pillowcase in my kit. When I unload my stuff sacks, I put them all in the pillow case. I use it to haul things in. I use it as a base for sorting small things out that I can't lose. I'm sure it'd work as a bear bag in pinch. I use it as a catch all when I have to run out and just throw what I'm using in it. I use it as a lost & found until I can sort my things out. If I'm missing something and it's not on the ground, it's going to most likely be in that sack. And if I got one in some high visibility color, it'd make a good signaling flag. Of course, it being 100% cotton lends itself towards making charred cloth. Oh yeah, and it's a comfortable pillow once stuffed with "stuff". :)
I like this ! I also saw one made from a pair of old jeans and the legs were the built in straps . Pockets were used to keep small easy to find items for quick access !
We did this when I was a kid but we used large 75lb seed bags (burlap with an inner case of linen". We never had money for back packs until I was in my late teens and I sold "Grit" newspaper and rather than pay, we selected gear from their list. We also used the typical bank bag on the end of a stick as a "Hobo" carry. We had also used "Tick" cloth pillow cases for this. In my 20's we then used that .020 Tick Cloth as black-powder firearm patches.
Yeah, this idea has been around for a while. Russian army has used it for decades, including WW2. Their bags had the straps attached permanently on the lower corners, then made a simple self-tightening loop in the middle and used it to both cinch the upper opening shut and to attach the straps on top.
great video Dave. i always learn the coolest stuff watching you. love the multi-functionality of carrying the sack in backpack to be used for multiple things.Now i have to repack an rethink my load out, which invariably happens with each new video of yours i watch lol. keep em coming!
Hey, I like that idea of using an inner bag in my back pack. This way I do not have to dump out all my stuff to get the pack clear for me to use it to collect stuff. I can just pull the inner bag out.
hey dave, have you ever looked at an early sailors ditty bag? sailors used to use old canvas to make a small bag for small equipment or personal items.
Been watching your channel for years and really enjoy and I learn a lot from them. I was wondering if somewhere on your computer is there a file of stuff that didn't go right. I would bet i'm not the only person who would pay to see them.
If it is good enough for the armies of the former Warsaw pact (including Bulgaria) the good old military type sack with shoulder straps called "мешка" / "meshka" is good for the outdoors some random pictures from Bulgarian bushcraft forums: media.snimka.bg/9228/024712180-big.jpg?r=0 www.bushcraftbg.com/images/2011_02_23/images/img_9043.jpg the difference is that the strap is one piece sawed to the bottom two ends of the back panel and is attached to the top part by making a loop btw. why not recreate it for your store - it is an old common technologie - simple and reliable made by a good waxed canvas will be a good seller
+Stefan Wolf I have a 30 liter veshmeshok that has served me well in the outdoors as well. Perfect for day hikes and over nighters here in Southern California!
Simple and effective. Dave, what was the title of the cooking video that you did where you used Ramen noodles and beef jerky I think it was? That was a great one too and I can't seem to locate it.
How do you come up with the time to research all of this stuff. I find it hard just to have the time to sit down and watch your videos. Thanks for all you do You would not believe how much of this I am passing on to the kids I work with all the time. Thanks
mr. cantibury just wanna say really enjoy your video's and truly respect your knowledge for nature and bushcraft. would love to see you do another survival show. i am just starting into the survivalil thing, and wanting to make a decent pack to keep in the car but something that could be transferred over to a backpack if need.. also i really like the way you modified your machete with varioua equipment hooked up .. I've thought about getting machete a good fixed blade knife would it be possible if u could do a video on how to make the modified attachments to rig a survival kit to a knife or machete. and what are some things that would be a good start for a kit ???thanks much may GOD bless you and your family. and thanks again for the great videos !!!
I can see this as a down and dirty game bag. Stuffing your rabbits or squirrels in while having the freedom of both hands if you need to make a quick shot or climb over something without having a satchel bouncing on your hip.
@wildernessoutfitters what breed is ruffus? I have been considering buying a good mountain man type dog to roam the woods with and i think that ruffus is the perfect breed.
is their a way to water proof it or natural fiber type material I have had some success with boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits how ever find it dose not last very long any suggestions I know you are selling wax cloth tarps would waxing the sack make it water proof or just water resistant
+Josh O I think that depends on your definition of a Hudson Bay Pack, if you mean rolling your gear up in a tarp and lashing it for straps and carrying yes there is-
+Tim Barton I recall the basket pack. I mean where one rolls up his possibles in a blanket and makes it into a sort of sling-bag by way of rope and stone toggles. Thanks
+Tim Barton I recall the basket pack. I mean where one rolls up his possibles in a blanket and makes it into a sort of sling-bag by way of rope and stone toggles. Thanks
In the boy scouts we used to make the scouts pack everything in a pair of pants and carry that for a 2 day trip before they could use a back pack. why don't you give that a try. any size pants could be used but all your camping gear had to be inside the pants. You could tie the legs together and slip them over your head for example.
common sense gear for the common mans needs. thanks Dave for all you share. we all appreciate the info. i am much like you in the way i think... K.I.S.S. = keep it simple stupid , . wise words to be sure . 908
couldnt you water proof all but the corner of the bag and that way it can actually be used to keep everything dry and all you have to do is try off the corner and you can use it to carry water and you can still use it to filter water too
+jake winchester What do you mean? Like the very end of the corner isn't waterproofed, but it is behind that, so you can tie off the area that IS waterproofed?
Hi Dave my name is Evan and I'm 11 years old and even though I'm young I have been watching your vids for a very long time and I just wanted to say thank you have been an idol to me because you teach such smart thinks but in a simplex way I also purchased the orange fire starter and mora 1 knife and love them they have been holding up for so long I never leave my home without them I also have the nick name Dave because every day I'm outside always doing something that you do 😊 anyway thanks for being such a wonderful teacher of bushcraft and self reliance thanks😊
Love catching your old videos. I made a haversack out of a burlap coffee bean bag and lined it with a cotton pillow case. I’ve used and abused it and it works great.
Two things: 1). Thanks for the video. 2). I was at your store in Indy on Saturday and attended Jaime's talk on flint and steel. Excellent instruction. I learned a lot.
I always have a 100% cotton pillowcase in my kit. When I unload my stuff sacks, I put them all in the pillow case. I use it to haul things in. I use it as a base for sorting small things out that I can't lose. I'm sure it'd work as a bear bag in pinch.
I use it as a catch all when I have to run out and just throw what I'm using in it. I use it as a lost & found until I can sort my things out. If I'm missing something and it's not on the ground, it's going to most likely be in that sack.
And if I got one in some high visibility color, it'd make a good signaling flag. Of course, it being 100% cotton lends itself towards making charred cloth. Oh yeah, and it's a comfortable pillow once stuffed with "stuff". :)
+Wilderness outfitters, thank you. So brilliant. So simple and easy. Big respect and another great video.
Good stuff, as always, Dave. Thanks for posting.
Dave thanks for all the great videos. I know it is a lot of time and effort to make them. I just want you to know how much they are appreciated.
I like this ! I also saw one made from a pair of old jeans and the legs were the built in straps . Pockets were used to keep small easy to find items for quick access !
always something new for us !! Thanks much and blessings sir!!
We did this when I was a kid but we used large 75lb seed bags (burlap with an inner case of linen". We never had money for back packs until I was in my late teens and I sold "Grit" newspaper and rather than pay, we selected gear from their list. We also used the typical bank bag on the end of a stick as a "Hobo" carry. We had also used "Tick" cloth pillow cases for this. In my 20's we then used that .020 Tick Cloth as black-powder firearm patches.
I could never come up with these ideas, fantastic video Dave. Cheers!
Great idea Dave, thank you for sharing it. I'm betting someone will ask if the rocks need to be the same size...
Very simple as well as quick and easy. Thanks Dave!
That's a great idea! Thanks Dave!
Thanks Dave
Always good stuff!!
Never did I ever think I'd hear you say "Abercrombie and Fitch." Thanks for another great video Dave!
+Liam Ireland Look up their history. They used to be the worlds leading adventure gear company.
briargoatkilla I did immediately after this video. Pretty interesting stuff. Nonetheless it was still slightly amusing.
just come across your channel. love it .it's like a history class I love wild camping in woodland
Really like the simplicity of this ..... Might try it with a dry sack.
I like that idea, it's easier and quicker than nocking up an A frame, cheers for the heads up, atb, Paul.
Ty dave, great diy vid for a rainy day.
Yeah, this idea has been around for a while. Russian army has used it for decades, including WW2. Their bags had the straps attached permanently on the lower corners, then made a simple self-tightening loop in the middle and used it to both cinch the upper opening shut and to attach the straps on top.
great video Dave. i always learn the coolest stuff watching you. love the multi-functionality of carrying the sack in backpack to be used for multiple things.Now i have to repack an rethink my load out, which invariably happens with each new video of yours i watch lol. keep em coming!
Great job and good video Dave. I used a pair of pants to make a pants back pack in a similar way. You must improvise, adapt and over come!
Great vid Dave!
from the bottom of my heart thank u
Just recently found your channel. Have subbed and am enjoying your videos. Thx for posting
Very cool ! Love the "Use what you have" mentality from the old days.,.....PAPA DUKES
I like that configuration alot better I tried this system yrs ago when you did it then
great vid. thanks Dave
Hey, I like that idea of using an inner bag in my back pack. This way I do not have to dump out all my stuff to get the pack clear for me to use it to collect stuff. I can just pull the inner bag out.
great review, thanks for sharing.
hey dave, have you ever looked at an early sailors ditty bag? sailors used to use old canvas to make a small bag for small equipment or personal items.
Awesome work bro
Awesome info! Thank you for this!
Been watching your channel for years and really enjoy and I learn a lot from them. I was wondering if somewhere on your computer is there a file of stuff that didn't go right. I would bet i'm not the only person who would pay to see them.
If it is good enough for the armies of the former Warsaw pact (including Bulgaria) the good old military type sack with shoulder straps called "мешка" / "meshka" is good for the outdoors
some random pictures from Bulgarian bushcraft forums:
media.snimka.bg/9228/024712180-big.jpg?r=0
www.bushcraftbg.com/images/2011_02_23/images/img_9043.jpg
the difference is that the strap is one piece sawed to the bottom two ends of the back panel and is attached to the top part by making a loop
btw. why not recreate it for your store - it is an old common technologie - simple and reliable
made by a good waxed canvas will be a good seller
+Stefan Wolf I have a 30 liter veshmeshok that has served me well in the outdoors as well. Perfect for day hikes and over nighters here in Southern California!
Great video Dave. Love your channel , I watch every video. Seen you were mentioned on Watch Mojo.com.
Simple and effective. Dave, what was the title of the cooking video that you did where you used Ramen noodles and beef jerky I think it was? That was a great one too and I can't seem to locate it.
simple quick effective. I like it.
Awesome video. Keep up the good work :)
How do you come up with the time to research all of this stuff. I find it hard just to have the time to sit down and watch your videos. Thanks for all you do You would not believe how much of this I am passing on to the kids I work with all the time. Thanks
Could you make a survival bow? Would be really appreciated
Good video. Very interesting
Thats basically the standard laundry bag you get issued in the military, they're great.
mr. cantibury just wanna say really enjoy your video's and truly respect your knowledge for nature and bushcraft. would love to see you do another survival show. i am just starting into the survivalil thing, and wanting to make a decent pack to keep in the car but something that could be transferred over to a backpack if need.. also i really like the way you modified your machete with varioua equipment hooked up .. I've thought about getting machete a good fixed blade knife would it be possible if u could do a video on how to make the modified attachments to rig a survival kit to a knife or machete. and what are some things that would be a good start for a kit ???thanks much may GOD bless you and your family. and thanks again for the great videos !!!
Very good guy I'm really your fan from Brazil .
Hi Dave, great video! What would be the best survival food that you would recommend to a beginner survivalman?
Very cool idea.
great video
have you done a video on water proofing canvas ? anythings special you need to do to the tent for weatherproofing or is it ready to go?
I can see this as a down and dirty game bag. Stuffing your rabbits or squirrels in while having the freedom of both hands if you need to make a quick shot or climb over something without having a satchel bouncing on your hip.
will this work if you bind the top with a clove hitch?
Thank God someone invented the backpack
what type of food would you take on a 3 day or 4 day camping trip?
@wildernessoutfitters what breed is ruffus? I have been considering buying a good mountain man type dog to roam the woods with and i think that ruffus is the perfect breed.
is their a way to water proof it or natural fiber type material I have had some success with boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits how ever find it dose not last very long any suggestions I know you are selling wax cloth tarps would waxing the sack make it water proof or just water resistant
The Russian military used something similar it was called the meshook backpack. Also the Bulgarian Army. They were used until WW2,
can you show us how to felting ?
very cool
Very nice :) Subscribed!
That is a cool idea
What, no forehead strap? Ah hah, you didn't think anyone would notice
Is there a Hudson Bay pack video on this channel?
+Josh O I think that depends on your definition of a Hudson Bay Pack, if you mean rolling your gear up in a tarp and lashing it for straps and carrying yes there is-
+Tim Barton I recall the basket pack. I mean where one rolls up his possibles in a blanket and makes it into a sort of sling-bag by way of rope and stone toggles. Thanks
+Tim Barton I recall the basket pack. I mean where one rolls up his possibles in a blanket and makes it into a sort of sling-bag by way of rope and stone toggles. Thanks
In the boy scouts we used to make the scouts pack everything in a pair of pants and carry that for a 2 day trip before they could use a back pack. why don't you give that a try. any size pants could be used but all your camping gear had to be inside the pants. You could tie the legs together and slip them over your head for example.
add a pack frame and you're cruisin.
common sense gear for the common mans needs. thanks Dave for all you share. we all appreciate the info. i am much like you in the way i think... K.I.S.S. = keep it simple stupid , . wise words to be sure . 908
Reminds me of the old Russian Veshmeshok ruchsack.
+MRBVT Exactly what I was thinking!!!
I think a Sack Pack makes more sense.
Nice
Australian Swagman Pack is much more comfortable
couldnt you water proof all but the corner of the bag and that way it can actually be used to keep everything dry and all you have to do is try off the corner and you can use it to carry water and you can still use it to filter water too
+jake winchester What do you mean? Like the very end of the corner isn't waterproofed, but it is behind that, so you can tie off the area that IS waterproofed?
Would be nice to have a nice waxed bag.
Russian veshmeshok pack
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