18th Century Woodsmans Kit & How to pack a bedroll...

My current kit for the early Spring into early Fall
*How to weave a tumpline here: • Shadows in the Forest-...
*Bedrolls here: • Shadows in the Forest,...

[@moorshound3243]

Here in 2024 looking at building a summer bedroll. How has this video passed me by? Wonderful kit thanks for posting.

[@Snowalker13]

Glad it was helpful!, thanks for stopping by!

[@backwoodstrails]

Brian, you always put out refreshing original content, great to see your stuff!

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks man i try

[@commonsensecamper]

One of the best videos on a true woodmen bedroll and haversack kit. These educational videos are important so that we understand where the modern day 72 hour survival kit originated. Back then it wasn't for survival it was "just how they rolled" no pun intended! Thanks for sharing Brian.

[@Snowalker13]

Hey thank you very much, i am glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlueCR055]

Great lesson on traveling light! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@Snowalker13]

You're welcome glad you liked it it, thanks for watching

[@johnf7017]

Brian, awesome videos and so informative. As a reenactor , I can say you are a great asset to our community. You say you are not a reenactor but you are living and breathing history. Please don't sell yourself short. I don't portray a long hunter but my Indigenous person(Iroquois) impression will be enhanced by your videos. Please find a unit to help our hobby/lifestyle become more authentic. Plus us lefties , in an 18th century world , need to stick together. Took every bit of me to not tell you your gun lock is on the wrong side , thanks for all you do brother.

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you very much John! Merry Christmas

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Props to you for your continuing efforts to work out your kit, and for educating the rest of us on the details and historical elements.

[@Snowalker13]

Hey thanks very much glad you liked it!

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Excellent traditional kit Brian. I really enjoy seeing the items you make yourself. I am loving that tumpline. Take care bro.

[@Snowalker13]

Let me know when you want one Matt lol!

[@survivalcomms]

Another excellent and informative video, Many lessons to be learned from the past when what you carried was truly important. Thanks for sharing !

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks very much.!

[@birdbrainZ]

Wonderful introduction to a simple bedroll kit for a one or two nighter. Thanks for sharing.

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks glad you like it!

[@shawndobson5713]

Your kit videos always give me ideas. The double market wallet is perfect! My gear never fits that neat but I can fix that. Thanks bro! The packaging for the various items is a key to the success as well I think. I guess I have some new projects to work on.

[@Snowalker13]

Yeah you do when you stop working....

[@HistoryOnTheLoose]

Good job and a good kit. If there are 20-25 of us you can bet there are as many different choices of what to carry and how. There are always the common needs, but personalization makes each unique. Dig your no nonsense approach. Keep it coming. Great stuff.

[@Snowalker13]

Well thank you and you are correct people will pack and carry different things to suit themselves. As it should be too much of you have to have this and that in today's world, probably back then too. As far as my approach yeah I can't be any other way

[@matts.1758]

Finally back with Shadows in the Forest! Love it!

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks man!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks for showing us a nice way to pack our kit. Take care.

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you Quinn

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Good presentation Brian. Simple and light weight system. Appreciate your work. atb Opal

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you sir!

[@seanantill3366]

Very cool set up! Quick easy light effective, I like it

[@Snowalker13]

Yes it is, thanks

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Outstanding Brian! I plan to get myself and 18th century style backpack and do some modifications on it. Seems to me that people back then were quite innovative from everything I've seen so far. That is one I will show in a future video. God bless!

[@Snowalker13]

Why would you buy something only to change it? Just make it the way you want it from the beginning. That my friend is how you will further educate yourself!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Its all good! Thanks for sharing.

[@ben8509]

Excellent video, certainly well done! Very similar to my kit, the less you carry the more you know!

[@Snowalker13]

Yes fast and light do come in handy at times

[@ronschramm9163]

Good stuff...I tie my market wallets for storage off with leather lace piggin strings.

[@MrOldclunker]

Very interesting kit! Thanks for sharing.

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

Love this vid.👍I’m early ozark about 1810-20, I do use a snap sack rolled in my blanket with adjustable strap. Very similar kit.

[@Snowalker13]

Good deal bro

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks for an informative, interesting and entertaining video. ATB. Nigel

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks for watching it Nigel

[@gregorywernke8323]

Hey - thanks a lot for this one. I learned a bunch about things I thought I knew but really didn't.

[@Snowalker13]

Hey you're welcome!

[@recall5811]

Hell Ya Bro, Love Your Channel

[@Snowalker13]

I'm working on a video just for you bro!

[@recall5811]

Looking forward to it man, Love and Respect brotha

[@brianc1651]

Really cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethworde862]

I know it never rains where you live, however you need to wrap that with your tarp, if you think it to big get a lighter weight blanket, the weather will kill you without shelter. otherwise per usual great stuff, presentation great! love your style

[@Snowalker13]

Well first of all it always rains in my state of NY, secondly thanks for your suggestion however I don't need to do anything like that. Wool is hydroscopic and will retain it's insulative properties up to 80% even when wet. The dead air space alone will keep me fine bro trust i have done this awhile. I am not discounting what you say however I don't worry so much in the warm parts of the year in my area. If I was in a colder climate maybe. Thanks for your comment and glad you liked it!

[@oleksandrshulvinsky7812]

Thank you for the video. Informative and interesting espesially for the person from other part of the globe.

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks, most glad you like it

[@Bushcraftnbaseball]

Great stuff Brian.

[@Snowalker13]

Thanky!

[@joshuananneman1649]

awsom vidio brother. keep up the great work. i realy enjoy the info.

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks very much for the support

[@DenverLoveless]

Those damn leaves grrrrr. LOL ! Great vid man. I really like the living history you share with us. I personally like to use a mix of more modern things, but your representation of a colonial style woodsman or hunter is 3D learning . Keep em' coming man !

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you sir glad you enjoyed it.

[@trioultimo]

This film is a Gem. Not that much ppl dedicated to non-modern space crap. I hate those things made by soulless mashines.

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks very much!

[@caseylewis2835]

Great video!

[@Snowalker13]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Ozarkwonderer]

awesome iv been waiting for a new shadows in the forest episode

[@Snowalker13]

Hey I had like 2 weeks ago lol!

[@Ozarkwonderer]

+Snowalker13 yea and iv been waiting for more. there my favorite to see. I miss the intro song about the the hunters moon and a hint of smoke passing.

[@EatCarbs]

Very interesting. Thanks for the video

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks man glad you liked it!

[@darcygerow7533]

I was talking to a native elder at home and he said that they used to sew on 5-6 sole so that they would have to repair there moccasins so much. Then you also don't have to carry extras

[@sosteve9113]

very nice traditional items

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks very much!

[@ericleclerc3379]

thanks for the video keep them coming

[@Snowalker13]

thank you

[@randalflagg9086]

Hi Brian excellent channel you have going could I ask what would the woodsman of this era have carried for keeping dry in an overnight downpour?

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks, an oilcloth type poncho i forget the name of it had been used, along with wrapped in a wool blanket, some had great coats there are theories floating i never delved that deep though. If I find the name i will post it

[@virginiacopeland108]

Good demo! Clark

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks Clark!

[@michaelzlab]

Well done sir..

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you

[@themuckyboots]

I really liked this video, thank you for taking the time to make it. Have you done one for what you would take for a winter trip? I can't find it if you have but would be interested to see one

[@Snowalker13]

Not as of yet it's coming tho!

[@themuckyboots]

Excellent. I shall look forward to that. I really like to see what folks used before plastic cloth and down sleeping bags

[@gabrielperez4578]

Just happened to stumble on to your channel. Great vid. Just subscribed.

[@Snowalker13]

Hey thanks very much!!!

[@-Honeybee]

Brian, I'd love to see more about that soap. Do you think you'd do a video?

[@Snowalker13]

Possibly, if you google Castile soap you'll get a lot of info

[@user-yd6qq5pr7c]

My knee hearts. good video

[@Snowalker13]

I'm sorry to hear that, Thanks

[@seantpowers6305]

Great video, thank you. I've been looking all over to see just how people in the 18th century and before carried their items and this has been very helpful. I was wondering, was there any oilcloth tarp carried for rainy weather? If not did these guys just take it, or find some other way to stay dry?

[@Snowalker13]

That's a big can of worms in the community, no documentation on it. But i carry one every now and again and if you were on horseback you could carry extra gear so. Hey if you were a thinking man you sure as hell would keep yourself dry

[@realgoshawk]

Hi Brian, thanks for another great insight into times long gone. But isn't there sth missing ? I'm talking about a hatchet or hawk for processing game or firewood. Andreas

[@Snowalker13]

Nope thats down to personal choice again. This kit is not set in stone I don't know how to make it any plainer than what I said. I changes from time to time based on area, needs, personal choice, weather conditions etc. I'm not telling everybody to do this I'm showing what i'm carrying at the moment and how to pack it. Good question though.

[@margaretbyrd5409]

I just subbed! This is great!!

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you very much

[@canadianneo-frontiersmen6165]

Thanks for the share!

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you

[@northpostman]

Hey Brian great video as always. Like you I have developed and use an 18th century kit when I feel overwhelmed by modern technology and need to re-boot. It's hard to describe how much more enjoyable it is to get out and hunt/camp/trek with gear you have made yourself. Any plans to do an extended outing with this kit and tape it? I for one would love to see something like that.

[@Snowalker13]

Somewhat We filmed a winter outing which needs editing, but truthfully carrying cameras during trekking is a pain and detracts from the fun of it

[@Atkrdu]

Great video, Brian! Didn't quite understand the tying-off, but it's still good. Would you do ones on what the war parties & Roger's Rangers actually did? I know fighting would be situational, but it seems there's aspects of making camp or keeping alive if you get separated that are worth knowing.

[@Snowalker13]

Maybe don't know to many irons in the fire at the moment

[@Dutch1951x]

Good video, thanks!

[@Snowalker13]

Much obliged!

[@nudge2626]

Very interesting kit. very traditional. though how do you fair with it in wet weather?

[@Snowalker13]

fine I get wet an press on or I hold up in shelter you know whatever hey sometimes you get wet bro

[@phyllismulkey3778]

a very good way thanks for the info

[@Snowalker13]

You're welcome!!

[@neilcastell6951]

i really enjoyed the video, while i dont do re-enacting/living history, i do find it extremely interesting to know how things were done in the past. Do you happen to know when the first rucksacks/backpacks came into use?

[@Snowalker13]

A really early version of a double strap snapsack is recorded in the latter half of the 18th century, but I'm not sure of the exact date.

[@paulcarter2388]

please tell me about your kerchief.

[@wanderingthewilderness]

good kit. thanks bro

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks for watching

[@SGTPROVO]

Hey Brian, great video, now without getting nasty, what types of men's undergarments were the norm for the 18th century woodsman and longhunter ? Keeping ticks and bugs out of the groin area would be a priority for me on the trail. All the best, Paul (FLA)

[@Snowalker13]

usually the base shirt was tucked in or there was none, and there definitely was none while wearing a breech clout. thanks for the comment

[@gitsbeerthirty6511]

I just found your channel and you got a sub here

[@Snowalker13]

thanks very much

[@coalcracker]

guess its time to revamp my kit...good video bro! we gotta get together and do some black powder shooting!

[@Snowalker13]

Well you have been quite busy at the school. But yes sounds good

[@dustydudek1703]

Great video, would you do a video on how to make castiile soap

[@Snowalker13]

Possibly i will, I make soap in the winter for later use cause it needs time to cure

[@lonewoodsman]

Great video brother. I have a question, what is the difference between a slit bag and a market wallet. Is it that the market wallet is bigger? Thanks for sharing, take care.

[@Snowalker13]

NO difference really just size bro

[@lonewoodsman]

That's what I figured. Just figured I'd ask in case I was wrong.

[@tomritter493]

great vid snow Walker so kettle instead of mucket? makes more sense got to work on this type of kit after this lyme crap goes away

[@Snowalker13]

Tom I hope you're using Japanese Knot to help with the lyme

[@tomritter493]

+Snowalker13 Japanese knot weed never heard of that one

[@M29WeaselDriver]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your research. Who makes a good 18th century fishing kit?

[@Snowalker13]

I do

[@M29WeaselDriver]

Snowalker13 do you sell them? If so do you have a web site? Living in MN I think this could be useful

[@Snowalker13]

I do and I do you can go to the links in upper right hand side of the banner

[@anthonymusso5282]

Enjoyed it. One thing I always wonder is how the woodsman deal with rain. I know the blanket is some what water proof but if a heavy rain came it would be hard to wrap up in it, and clothes being wet. Could you address these problems thanks

[@Snowalker13]

On occasion I will carry a tarp, they had other items as well watch coats and others you can research it as well. Thanks for you're question

[@MrDlanglois]

Life was a lot more uncomfortable in the old gear compared to a lot of modern gear. But the ability to set a tarp and build a fire can make for a pretty comfortable setting. Bucksin clothing would not be very compfrtable when soaking wet. All that said, the traditional gear has a romance to it. I believe I read in SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND that moccasins were only a little better than no footwear. Something to that effect. For dry cold, my wool and moosehide mukluks are the best. In the Pacific Northwest, where I live, it gets pretty wet. I use a combination old and new technologies.

[@brianbergeron9994]

Quick question regarding your sash. How many strands is it if you know.

[@Snowalker13]

Lots! I don't know bro sorry lol!

[@awlach8]

Is the wool blanket all you are using for cover? Wool is just such a pain to dry out once it's soaked.

[@Snowalker13]

Yeah it is however it still holds insulative value while wet. Don't forget they're are all kinds of things to shelter under out there. trees, rock houses, caves, leaves you just got find it. As I stated it changes depending on many things at times

[@johnstanley8091]

You rock bro.... Inspiring thanks.. where you from?

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks

[@WELSBYROOTS]

Any simple recipes for Castile soap?

[@Snowalker13]

Simple ones? Not at the moment pretty involved, and they contain lye

[@brianspencer4220]

Hey Brian: Excellent presentation, good chance for me to learn Brian 76

[@Snowalker13]

Thanks Brian!

[@margaretbyrd5409]

The thing u r putting all your gear in can be filled with leaves/pine needles and used for a pillow!?!? Awesome!!

[@Snowalker13]

It's called a market wallet

[@cocadrie]

NEED MO SHADOWS! Damn Slacker

[@Snowalker13]

Shut up Larry no time!

[@sevenrainydays7001]

thank you

[@Snowalker13]

Sure thing!

[@richhoule3462]

How do I make a slip bag? All I get on searches are boxing vids

[@Snowalker13]

It's a slit bag

[@BillyBob-bd1hj]

How did they carry water in the 18th century. Did they?

[@Snowalker13]

In canteen, gourds, and hide containers

[@linklesstennessee2078]

good video walker as always im gonna go back and check out that soap

[@Snowalker13]

Ha good stuff linkless!!

[@buckshot21000]

Where can I get Catskills soap??

[@Snowalker13]

It's castile soap, just Google it

[@snowtrekker7]

Nice job, Brian.

[@Snowalker13]

Thank you!

[@robertgreen6027]

Did you get your equipment from Townsends.us by any chance? just curious that's all! haha

[@Snowalker13]

Nope sure didn't, my kit is accurate and well made

[@robertgreen6027]

@@Snowalker13 where did you get it from may I ask?

[@Snowalker13]

My two hands mostly I make a lot of my own clothes and equipment, what I can't I have other re-enactors who are accurate make.

[@olumsezbey]

No hatchet/axe?

[@Snowalker13]

Not today

[@robaldridge6505]

good vid, but.... you don't need a fry-pan for bacon, you can just grill a chunk over coals (its good to score cross-hatches on it so it cooks more evenly), or cut it up and boil in your beans, peas, corn, whatever... myself, I always carry jerked meat and/or pemmican. sometimes I carry bacon or dry sausage (landjaeger type) but I don't have a fry-pan...

[@Snowalker13]

You do if you're making rashers and rum, or rum soaked apricots or fried cornmeal mush. If I change to a frying pan it's because I carrying several meals that revolve around using said pan...

[@kennethworde862]

great video, but why would you expose your blanket to water?! you need to wrap in oil/waxed canvas/cotton tarp!

[@Snowalker13]

no I don't show me the documentation for that

[@kathyjohnson1763]

What about Shelter

[@Snowalker13]

Uh what about it?

[@wooki_in-the-wild]

looks like its very informative .. but with no audio its hard to tell ......

[@Snowalker13]

plenty of audio check you settings

[@wooki_in-the-wild]

my settings are fine ..

[@Snowalker13]

19,000 plus views 440 likes 12 dislikes and you're the only guy that doesn't hear it? yeah i'm betting it's your settings

[@rickbiggssr.2450]

No tarp....No oil cloth.....? I always have one of those and a little cordage....!

[@Snowalker13]

Ok, well what works for you is good this is the way I roll

[@rickbiggssr.2450]

Snowalker13 spend one or two nights in the rain or snow and you will never leave home without something to crawl under....that wool blanket is a great item until it gets soaked..but wrap into up like a bedroll and you are set...snug and a hell of a lot warmer...you have a good kit but you need to just add a couple of things...I always enjoy your videos..keep up the good work...!

[@Snowalker13]

Jeez Rick you act like I'm an amateur lol

[@rickbiggssr.2450]

Snowalker13 .....You are if you don’t think about carrying some kind of shelter...! What’s the first three things you should think about when you are getting ready for a stay in the woods....SHELTER....FIRE.....FOOD...or else your gonna have a tough time...! Every bushman knows this....!

[@cocadrie]

Bout damn time, that is all

[@Snowalker13]

Shut up already jeez!

[@Otis-Spunks]

The mic on your camera has a dead left channel. Should look into turning you left channel on, however if broken, repairing or getting a new camera because audio is a very important thing to do right.

[@Snowalker13]

I'll look into it but no-one seems to have a problem with it, and I didn't when editing it. Thanks

[@jericholewis7209]

Good info but too much background noise.

[@kathyjohnson1763]

You have everything in the kit but nothing for Shelter

[@Snowalker13]

Is this a question or a statement? Umm what makes you think I dont, because i'm not carrying anything you believe is not a shelter? What is my blanket? Could I not construct one out of natural materials, maybe I have a half face shelter already up.

[@saycanyousee8313]

No audio?...

[@Snowalker13]

Plenty of it

[@kathyjohnson1763]

Wow just asking

[@Snowalker13]

No wow you made a statement, if you had asked you would have presented it as such, I wasn't being an ass I presented options that perhaps you didn't consider.

[@dead_hidden]

You're not even in the 18th century in this video...I could hear the plane flying overhead. Nice try though. You'd of had me otherwise...

[@Snowalker13]

Sorry next time i'll use my Tardis....

[@kennethworde862]

OK, well I, have a little experience, I am from Northern Minnesota, and had 30 years in the infantry, in my experience I didn't have the options of going home or leaving, and know Rogers Rules well, been all over the world. Now if you think you are giving out this info and wouldn't take a a comment like this, you could get some hurt/killed, One of all/everyone's basics, what is your options other than get under a wet blanket to your car?! You didn't even have a waterproof canvas jacket. Come on you are better than this

[@Snowalker13]

Well that makes sense behind your original statement, and if I lived in Minnesota I probably would carry a tarp due to you weather patterns. Much like if I were in the Adirondacks or Maine. Again I did not discredit your comment I merely stated that I along with my skill level need this kit for trekking on a re-enactment basis. Furthermore I explained that this is what I carry and that anyone else would have to choose what THEY wanted and it would be up to Season, area, needs and personal choice. I further stated my kit changes all the time based on these things. So I am at a loss because I hardly think most people are going out re-enacting on the level of experimental archaeology as I am. As far as options? Well lets see, I could have a shelter already in place that I go to, or possible a rock shelter, or I can fashion one in the woods, I could pay attention to the weather in the first place and build a large fire ahead of time, I could pile on leaves. First and foremost I would have already let my significant other know where I went, what time I went, when I'm coming out, what is was wearing, who if anyone was with me, Where I parked the vehicle I was in and so on. I just don't get where you're going?

[@RobertFireLionBlueHawkWinkler]

No sound, This sucks 'cause I really wanted to hear this.

[@Snowalker13]

Plenty of sound everybody else hears it.

[@talexander7217]

On my phone it is so low I can faintly hear sound. On my computer it sounds fine. This is the only channel that I watch where this occurs.

[@talexander7217]

I might add, on my phone I can hear the intro music just fine but when Brian starts talking it pretty much fades out.

[@talexander7217]

I put in my ear buds to see if that works. Only one side works...same with my computer speakers. Also, Great video Bryan. Very informative.

[@baroneb5043]

Great video... men were men back then...now everyone wearn twatknots, crocs, facials, manicures, pedicures..... fkn shame

[@Snowalker13]

No doubt, but hey I wear crocs when canoeing lol