1920s Old School Survival Kit [ Tobacco Tinder Bag ]

Discover the secrets of ancestral travel with our '1920s Old School Survival Kit: Tobacco Tinder Bag' video, where we explore the essential everyday carry gear (EDC) used by our forebears over a century ago. Dive into the past and learn how to pack a vintage-style tinder bag, just like the one used by adventurers crossing the country in the early 20th century. Uncover the practicality and simplicity of old-school survival tools, including a detailed look at the tobacco tinder bag, a staple in any traditional traveler's kit.
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[@WayPointSurvival]

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[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

This was really interesting! Not just the contents but the bag itself and the over the shoulder carry. I would love to see a video on how to make the waxed paper. You're a natural for that vintage look James! I love your hat!

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

At 82 years of age, I am no youngster; but, James, this video took me on a trip down Memory Lane. As the oldest great grandchild, I was very privileged to know & live for several years with 2 of my great grandparents who were born shortly after the Civil War. Both of their dads were Civil War veterans. I have seen those leather tobacco pouches, but more common were the small, lightweight cotton drawstring Tobacco bags. I was taught that moistened tobacco was good for Bee & Wasp Stings. Most of the items, which you illustrated, were common among older generations of our family. I still have the hand-sewn patchwork quilt that my g-grandmother made for me. I was privileged to see some of the letters they had received from their Civil War dads. Thank you for such a meaningful video which refreshed precious memories of times spent with my loved ones who are no longer with us, but whose legacies continue to bless our lives. God has given you a gift of relating so personally to persons of all ages whom you have never met. I enjoyed this video so much & I am so emotional that I can hardly type my comments. Thank you, & God bless you, dear friend. The Old Preacher

[@WayPointSurvival]

Wow, thank you so much for all the kind words and for your continued support! May God indeed continue to bless you and yours!

[@michaeldunwoody3629]

Beautiful sentiment! From a 62 Y/O kid 😁

[@robertbarnhouse1677]

I am not so fortunate as you sir, but I also have a deep admiration for the ways of our elders. Moistened tabacoo and moistened aspirin for bites and stings were taught to me as well. As I am commenting about your comments, thank you sir for sharing. This channel is awesome and you sir are beyond awesome!!!!!

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

Thank you, Robert for those very kind words. May God bless you & those dear to you.@@robertbarnhouse1677

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

Thank you, sir. And may God bless you.@@michaeldunwoody3629

[@rquest3059]

I never knew that tobacco had healing properties. That's good to keep as part of a first aid kit. My grandfather (a WW1 veteran) always carried a multi blade knife and a small stone to keep all the blades razor sharp. We need to remember the ways of the past.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@00Klingon]

These old kits are a reminder that the more you know, the less you need to carry. I’ve been working on a pocket kit that fits in a cargo pocket, and am pretty happy with the results. Very similar to your own belt pouch kit, but I was able to fit it into a maxpedition micro, all 10 Cs.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent!

[@paulamcclure3402]

Great idea! Thanks. 🖖🙂

[@Incandescentiron]

I have no doubt that civilization 100 years ago would have been much better prepared to survive a catastrophe than we are today. Technology has a way of making us stupid. Thanks for posting!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@jimf1964]

Our ancestors were super tough compared to nowadays. I get pretty frustrated sometimes, because almost everyone I know can’t handle an inconvenience that is just so small compared to back then. I’m talking about something like a camping trip, where not all the comforts of home are available, and people get so upset. I guess it’s because I go to be in a situation where I don’t have much on purpose, and I guess I can’t ask everyone else to feel the same. But still, we’re capable of so much more.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, modern living has softened us to the point where anything that is contrary makes us very unhappy and depressed. Our ancestors dealt with so much more and many of them seemed to be genuinely happy and content with the little that they possessed.

[@LS-lb7pw]

What a great kit. As a child my grandma had a similar kit back in the 60's. She chewed tobacco, so there was that in it. Her pouch also had what I thought was odd stuff, candle, sewing needle, thread, buttons, cotton,.(cotton farmer.) etc...Wish I paid more attention as now I realize this was her everyday survival carry! My grandma always had a knife on her too. I watched her whittled my first crochet hook from a tiny tree branch to teach me how to crochet...fond memories.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very cool! I too often wish that I had asked my grandparents more about their early lives when they were still with us.

[@robertcaswell7930]

This is pretty cool, my great grandfather was a hobo of sorts and worked on the railway and probably carried something very similar to this on his travels around the country and I’m glad to see that someone is teaching all of us about the old ways… thanks so much 👍🏻😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! My great uncle also hoboed for about 20 years back in the day.

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

I have carried an old Italian military surplus sewing kit for years. It has served me well in several ways.

[@frankagee3157]

Quite interesting. In today's world many "survivalist" want a survival kit so large you need a pack horse to carry it. This and many of your 'hobo' videos teach how little you actually do need. I appreciate much of what you do to try and keep us level headed. Thanks and God Bless.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome and God bless you too!

[@JAB671]

Different times, too. There aren't as many barns to sleep in, today and unfortunately modern people aren't as trusting (often for good reason) so the modern survival pack will probably need to have shelter included. The chances of catching a rabbit, etc. or taking one with a slingshot, etc. aren't as good. Hunting laws have expanded and doing so out of season is illegal so the modern survival bag probably needs to include at least a little food. Just those, two items - basic necessities - are more than what will fit in a small pouch. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying such a pouch wouldn't be both useful and really cool, especially as an EDC kit and I love when Mr. Bender does videos about historical kits. I'm saying that even those folks from the old days might have a difficult time surviving with just that gear in our modern world. Times change and the basic kit for survival changes with them.

[@bobg.8954]

The funny thing is, I had 7 other videos before yours, but, I clicked yours first, I appreciate what you do and for the teaching you do! God Bless You Sir!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Wow, thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

[@troymorris4590]

The old timers were stronger than we are and learned from their old timers. Today a lot of us stick our nose up at those that came before us and dismiss what they have got to say. You get real smart when you have nothing or you perish. Great video, thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

So true!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

James this is a great kit. I love when you do these old school kits and how to’s. Please keep em coming!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, will do!

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

James, I really appreciate the work that you put into the videos that you produce. I especially enjoy those videos that look back on the history of self reliance and the wilderness ways of our ancestors. This video reminds me of the popular use of a “possibles bag” for gathering essentials which might be needed on a journey or during the work day. Many of the men of that time period understood the many benefits of having a few key items with them everyday, anywhere they might go. In this video you cover many items that have a practical application in the field. I’m sure that there are many other ideas for bag content. Wouldn’t it be great if the modern man would consider carrying their own version of a small “possibles bag” with then whenever they venture out of the house. Of course the content maybe somewhat different today, but the concept is the same… EDC+. Thanks again for all of the thought and effort that you put into making your informative videos. I look forward to them. - Tennessee Smoky

[@Javad.Najibi47]

​@@tennesseesmoky9012 couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you sir 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Thank you for this video. I grew up using this type of gear. I was lucky enough to have had Grandparents, who used these types of items on a daily basis, and taught me how you use them, years ago. 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very cool!

[@OtherSarah2]

Makes me think of the Prince Albert can, its paint long worn away, in which my mother's papa carried all his "possibles" -- he was about 80 in the 1960s, but he refined his choices on two trips up the Chisholm Trail as a teen.

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's very cool! I would have loved to be able to talk to him!

[@kirbywheeler5235]

James, at 82 years old now I can attest that when I was a wee boy my grandmother often blew cigarette smoke in my ears when I had an ear ache. It was very welcomed. Thanks for another great video and the reminder of the many uses of tobacco.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@craigd6261]

So much great kit available these days, but there is something especially pleasing in seeing the old school/hobo style gear. It makes you feel much more connected with nature to use these items rather than the fancy brand name equivalents.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I totally agree!

[@dragonslayer7587]

I love that leather pouch James! My "emergency" kit with my fire starting, fish hooks & line, bandaids, a cheap mylar blanket, etc. is in an Altoids Tin. However, using leather, would make it quiet, and I could add a simple spice collection, if I ever caught food. The more you can keep on your person, and not in a backpack, the less likely you are to lose it...

[@behindthespotlight7983]

110% Ever since I heard Les Stroud use the term “cross loading” (across one’s pockets) coupled with a situation when a drunken hiker inadvertently booted my last 1.5L of water off a cliff on a 95 degree day, I challenge myself to comfortably carry calories and the means to make an unplanned camp ON MY PERSON. PS: contractors bags folded neatly into tiny craft baggies are excellent “large pack of playing cards” size shelter options that typically fit perfectly in one’s rear pockets

[@dragonslayer7587]

@@behindthespotlight7983 THAT'S an excellent idea! I've got 2 boxes of contractor bags! I keep a couple in my bug out bag, to fill with leaves if I need to sleep, but you are right, they will pack up small! Thanks so much! I'm going to try to make a waxed canvas pouch. I have old purses that are top grain leather, but it's hard to sew thru. I don't know how you survived no water, but I'm glad you did! You are brilliant!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@FidoHouse]

Amazing amount and variety of items in such a small pouch. Thank you for showing us.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

A few years ago I bought 2 stockman’s style folders. A Case and an Old Timer. Although the Old Timer is made in China (sigh) it is also approximately .5 inches larger than the Case and was half the price. Those Old Timer blades snap shut with a satisfaction so big it’s from another era. I take the Old Timer everywhere as the backup folder to my trusty Buck 110 (that rides surreptitiously under my pocket T on my belt). As a small boy I spent a lot of time with my mom’s father, a WW2 veteran of the Pacific. Papa Weaver. He carried: a stockman style knife, small pair of chromed slip jaw pliers (they look almost like a shrunken dental tool) 2 handkerchiefs (one for gentlemanly offering, the other for personal use). He carried one of those compression-opening, hinged, mens coin purses. A wallet. Small pad & ballpoint pen. A pack of cigarettes and a lighter. An old school black Chapstick. When I was a baby, a church key. Lastly he carried a little pop-tin of Buffrin that he refilled, along with a few Tums. Even as a child I always lamented that they didn’t sell flashlights in the 70’s that were appropriately sized for pocket carry. Penlights existed but they were wonky and put out 5 lumens. Many reading this will recall the palm size plastic Energizer flashlights that were molded at a 30 degree angle. Those were considered “small” in 1977. It is worth noting that many men from the WW2 /Depression generation didn’t grow up with denim “blue jeans” It was the war that brought a ton of surplus Navy dungarees onto the civilian market. So many in Papa’s age group wore polyester/cotton blend or polyester/wool blend “dress trousers” with a polo style pullover or shirttail style collared shirt, untucked, as casual wear. Papa always wore a belt and occasionally he, too, wore a Buck 110. I mention the trousers because the hip pockets were tailored much larger and hung like internal bags. Eliminating the feeling of “pocket claustrophobia” so many of us abhor in today’s disposable menswear. The back pockets typically had a single button closure to secure items as well. Papa Weavers pocket dump circa mid-70’s would’ve required two pair a cheap Walmart jeans to carry. Heck I feel suddenly rueful and circumspect writing this. It’s also worth mentioning that this is Papa Weaver’s second appearance on the Waypoint comment board. Ironically he’d have watched this video, lit a cigarette (they did him in) and he’d have quipped “I can’t for the life of me figure why you kids want to watch a thing about what bits men carry out of the house.”

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for sharing this historical input on the channel! I would love to have met your grandfather he sounds like a really wonderful man with a lot of practical insights on life.

[@nickcasolino8903]

Hi, Ilove it. I'm into Primitive skills and the old days pioneers knowledge . A storm, a disastrous situations could turn our modern day to prehistoric times in 5 minutes. This type of knowledge is worth more than gold. Thank you . BTW, a cigar can also be used to transport your fire from one place to another (from Survivorman Show) Again Thank you for sharing.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@NewHampshireJack]

Top shelf James, absolutely top shelf! Enthusiasts of the antique smoke pole and mountain man lifestyle will be giving you an AMEN for this video. Good memories of trekking the White Mountains of northern New England come to my mind. Multiple thumbs up for this one.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, my friend! I really do appreciate the kind words!

[@darciemerriweather1206]

This was wonderful to see. They did do with so much less than people could today. My grampa use to ride the rails, complete hobo. But he always found Grama after his wander years.. we have no idea how. Since she's pack up the kids and move

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! My great-uncle also hobo for 20 years or so back in the day.

[@lordfairfaxpreparedness]

The biggest part of this isn't so much the amount of gear our forefathers h carried or used but the SKILLS to use them! That is how they could survive with so little.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@smokeymountainbushcraft252]

Love your videos James. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world. Also tobacco is great for bites and stings.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelnasser8697]

That is a very interesting kit. Always like seeing how they did it years ago. No fancy stuff, just plain and simple.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Simple folk with simple needs.

[@tomwheeler9244]

I like all of your uploads,but really enjoy the ones detailing preparedness that doesn't require a USB port,battery or charger,keep going in reverse JB in will work when the battery stuff wont..love the channel!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, my brother!

[@stevetheaker7286]

the jacknife candle in fantastic, i would never have thought of that in a thousand years

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad that you liked it!

[@harryanderson6691]

A lot of good survival things in a small package !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@geraldclavenna6413]

Another great vid about early times,I am 76 and enjoy seeing these,reminds me of my grandparents,they seemed to be able to do everything,and enjoyed teaching me❤😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@docink6175]

super interesting video, all these years carrying multiblades and I never thought of using one as a candle jack! the sewing thread card is nice and compact, better than the usual card with different threads... the lead sheet for the fishing kit would fit easier than all the split, at first i thought it would be difficult to find but google says otherwise.. I have trouble finding a conventional thimble that fits, I have a couple fingers from a leather glove with a piece of belt leather glued on with my leather kit

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@Olyphoto7]

Very comprehensive and compact kit, kudos to you and your team for coordinating on such an amazing project. This is one I have to do. Take care, God bless, and stay safe.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Thanks so much for watching and God bless you and yours as well!

[@thedriftingspore]

Really dig the old timer methods man, great video thank you James!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Great show James! Really enjoyed it! That silver box looks old! I'm gonna make a version of it. Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! It is quite old, I purchased it some months ago at an antique store and was quite pleased to find it!

[@peterott-tn6pf]

That was cool, James! I really like the vintage kit. Simple items with multiple uses. Take care till next time, buddy!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, my friend! I'm glad that you liked it!

[@DecMc]

Hi. Newbie guy from England here of Irish descent. 2 things I remember someone telling me about, probably an uncle? 1, When going camping, always bring a metal pencil sharpener in your kit. You can skin the bark off of the little twigs with your knife, and then twist them in the pencil sharpener to make instant dry kindling. 2, If working in the fields or garden, always have a large garden fork with you. Even if you don't need it, it is something to hang your coat from when you get hot. Ha ha!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, the pencil sharpener is a good idea and the garden fork would be useful too, lol! Thanks for watching!

[@donaldknapik2706]

Every time I pack for a bike trip I put a lot of thought into the utility of the items I take. The goal is to keep my total load at or below 20 pounds. Your videos are helpful in reducing that even more.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad I can be of some service! Thanks for watching!

[@w.c.6678]

We have a poor-man's fishing kit in an Altoids containers in each of our cars gloveboxes. In case we end up somewhere and want to fish. ALL you need is a 10 foot stick or sapling. Alotta fun in those little boxes. It IS kinda funny though when a police officer looks inside. They smile and tell you to go. Thx for a great video. You have a new subscriber.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much and welcome aboard!

[@branch_preparedness]

Putting light on these forgotten items and skills is a great reminder that we can do a lot with a little practice. Great job.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes! Thank you!

[@clayjohnson-ry8lt]

Thanks for the great video , awesome history lesson as well. Keep the great videos coming .

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, will do!

[@alanrice39]

Thanks James, I love these vintage videos, great job of putting these together

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you like them!

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Thanks for showing this off. Compact and easy to carry...EDC.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you for doing so much research to demonstrate antique survival gear and techniques. It really is amazing how little people could survive with. Technology has spoiled us.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Spectacular look into the past brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and GOD-BLESS

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, you too!

[@garyjohnson4608]

This makes me wonder if anyone from this era left their knowledge in book form. To me, that would make absolutely fascinating reading.

[@WayPointSurvival]

There are some stories out there but I'm not aware of any one book that talks about this to any real degree. Most of it is compiled from bits and pieces of stories and family folklore.

[@steveberkson3873]

Reminds me of my small ammo can stash on river trips

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenschoen1138]

Nice little old school kit excellent

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@bkheaney]

I've really really been enjoying this hobo series of videos, helps me refine my travel kit!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 James, thank you for sharing another fine video. I enjoyed this one. Always stay safe out there. 🤗

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, my friend

[@JohnnyHildebrand1969]

Now that's a neat kit. I appreciate your videos and God bless. Godspeed.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, you too!

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

James, on behalf of many fellow viewers of your channel, we are most grateful that you have preserved & with excellence teach many of the historical & Old School values which are excluded from modern day educational curriculum. I enjoyed watching this one even more the second time. Modern survival gear can never replace the Old School woods wisdom of our ancestors.Thanks again! And as always, may God bless you, your family, & your extended family of WayPoint viewers!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Wow, thank you! May God bless you and yours as well!

[@ericktamberg670]

My granddad, that went from Estonia to Brazil after the WWII, carried a very similar kit during his fishing trips. He used the tobacco specially as insect repellent. His favourite knives were a Finnish Puukko and a German Mercator pocket knife, both small, light and robust.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Interesting, thanks for sharing the info!

[@seasonstudios]

The perfect tinder pouch and more ! Thanks old timer. Lol

[@WayPointSurvival]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelR58]

Great kit James, thanks for sharing, God bless brother !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, you too!

[@gringo3009]

I like the old ways and vintage gear.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

That is a pretty awesome kit. I put together "kits" because I'm insane 🤪 so now I need to make one of these. My favorite kits goes in a small tin box and contains - a button compass, fishing hooks, cotton balls (very small), a ferrum fire striker, what we in Sweden call a "Jukkasticka", brass wire, steel wire, a mirror, a tweeser, nylon cord, a very small folding knife, a diamond sharpener, the flat type, thats about all. I usually make my survival kits around Eectric - battery bank, small solar cell, and a BioLite CampStove, emergency radio, the one with solar cell and hand crank, and rechargeable flashlight, lighter, etc Basic without chargeable things. Often as the one above and where shelter, warmth, rest and water purification as well as cookingshelter, warmth, rest and water purification as well as cooking is included. These are of course rather big ones but pretty light. And I'm a smoker so tobacco and lighter is always included. _(Might I recommend Ray Mears good friend _*_Lars Fält_*_ who is a world-renowned survival expert and outdoorsman. His career in the outdoors began in the Swedish Army, where he eventually founded the Swedish Armed Forces Survival School and was the Chief Instructor there for many years.)_ _Edit_ I made a small one for surviving terrorist attacks. Flashlight, gloves, mouth cover, torniquet, Swedish army first aid bandage, protective eye wear, a small folding knife, and a compass. I educated my colleagues on terror attack survival especially on underground/subway survival. _Tip_ 50 meter away from a tube/underground/subway station in Stockholm there's a blue light. There you will find an emergency phone. And then every 50 meters.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for the suggestions and for sharing your kits as well as for watching the video! I was unaware about the emergency phones, that's a good thing to know!

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

@@WayPointSurvival anytime my friend. We share the same interest so I am more than happy to give up some tips, from a Swedish point of view. I don't know if American subways have that kind of emergency phones but it's a thing city folks should investigate. Not only for terrorist attacks but primary for fires. The fire in the London subway had not been so deadly if the comuters had been educated and was aware of the prefable emergency exits, aka the tunnels. I just remembered, today instead of buttons you should have a short piece of duct tape on a penn for fixing things. It's an absolute must. I usually remove the inner papper thing so the tape gets exposed and then flatten it out securing it with a healthy piece of tape. So I can pull short pieces from it. Three other things I have in all my pack, no matter what is zip ties, loctite and paracord. You can start a fire with Loctite and baking soda but I might be wrong.

[@johnburgin7478]

Really nice kit James . Matchbox was neat but the fishing kit was outstanding. Thanks for sharing it . Have a great day

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! Actually, the fishing line came from my grandfather's old fishing reel. I believe it is a hand laid linen line.

[@johnburgin7478]

@@WayPointSurvival people had to be resourceful back then . My grandfather reused nails . I really do enjoy things from the past . It had character . Can’t say that with current items . Have a blessed day

[@Thebonesoftrees]

I'm putting a few sturdy nails in my kit. Makes so much sense.

[@terrymagiera1924]

That's a great little pouch when your friend gets his made let us know I'd like to have one God bless you brother stay safe

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! I will be making an announcement on my channel when the kits are available. God bless you too!

[@williammcalexanderjr1834]

James, I am 57. Growing up tobacco was used on me as a medicine. When you are poor, you make do with what you have. Tobacco smoke was blown into my ear for earaches, small amounts were chewed and the saliva swallowed for worms, and finally a small pile of chewed tobacco was put on bug bites and stings. Also spot from the stove or crushed charcole was rubbed in cuts or spider bites.

[@williammcalexanderjr1834]

Sorry, I ment spot from the stove.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences as much of this knowledge has been lost to the common man as we have become so dependent on modern systems for our livelihoods and our health.

[@benterwellen]

James, love the old ways, this is a great kit, also blackie and Jaimie are also a couple of guys with a lot of info, that they pass on..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! They really are great friends!

[@davidbrennan660]

Your personal kits and small kit are outstanding and give many ideas to add to my own era “pocket litter” ideas. Many thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joeshimkus7543]

Thanks for the video. I learned a lot as far as what I can carry. The pocket knife and candle was something I have thought of that before. Thanks!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Thank you for this Video...these are the things to have when the grid goes down!🥰

[@WayPointSurvival]

Absolutely!!

[@MohammedAlmod]

Nice kit 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😮😊that’s an interesting kit there. Thanks for sharing this James😊

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@antoniojgallegorodenas7637]

I appreciate very much all the research and accurate descriptions of the old-times gear you bring to the channel. It is quite impressive to me 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you very much!

[@davidvaughn7752]

Yes! Great vid! Actually I'm surprised at how much you had in there and the absolute functionality of each piece. Modern-day Bushcrafters strive for such effective simplicity. Just a couple comments: I love Jute, it's my favorite tinder and was pleased to see you included it. I'm surprised you didn't have some sort of sharpening stone or whetstone... perhaps our ancestors just didn't bother with that and used nice smooth river rocks to sharpen their knives? Thanks James - an especially enjoyable and interesting episode!!! ❤👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! The sharpening stone would have been carried in a pocket as it would tend to rub against the other items and scratch them up. Or, as you stated, since most of the blades were simple carbon steel, they would have been sharpened using a stone from a creek or field.

[@davidvaughn7752]

@@WayPointSurvival 👍

[@billcamus8766]

Excellent video! I actually carry certain old timer kits with me during our archery seasons. I'm 54 and learned to make kits like that when I was a boy. Though I still practice these things...it was nice trip down memory lane!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@chrisshepard495]

Great video brother. I've always thought that 17th century long hunters would carry the most modern and expensive kit. So I carry a modern kit. That's the problem with the Pathfinder school because they are more of a reenactment deal for the long hunter series. I feel like this is still absolutely practical because it's modern enough but still more inexpensive than high speed stuff. And I think this can easily be interchangeable with a more modern one. Good video man

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamespaul2587]

The old school look suits you well James, you're a natural! That pouch looks like the grand daddy to a fanny pack, the modern fashionable and manly accessory 😊 You always do a great job reminding us how resourceful, creative, and strong our ancestors were, they conquered new frontiers with a few necessities that we regard as primitive today

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

I agree that vintage look really suits him... the suspenders (I have always loved suspenders) and I really love that hat!

[@jamespaul2587]

@user-bh3ew6ii4g yes, it's like he stepped out of a time capsule from a century ago

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@charlesmurphy7712]

Nice little bit of kit!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@jamesbowen5573]

Pretty clever. I'm guessing they also had something larger to carry if they had the means. Something like a hobo kit with a pan, fork and other such items if they had it. Maybe extra candles and stuff. Now I'm guessing they took the other hooks off of that cork bobber before they used it. You got hung up on something and lost your bobber you'd lose all your spare hooks. Those were sure different times

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! Yes, they certainly did carry other things depending on where they were going and what they were doing. Also, they would definitely have taken the hooks off of the court before fishing. It's just a way to carry them.

[@woodman1701]

Thanks for the pep talk. Perfect timing.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@r.tomrobison8307]

This is my second time watching this video. Still enjoyed it. Reason being I watched another video of a 100 year old edc. I did a search on nails. Back then blacksmith made nails. If you were able to find one for show would be great. The nails of today are better. I enjoy the fact you do the research. Thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! They actually did have quite a few factory-made nails during the time period that I was portraying.

[@robinbonaventura3017]

Good morning James! This was awesome - you had some great items in that little pouch. I loved how you used the knife for a candle stick. Also, the information on tobacco was very interesting. Thank you for what you do...and as always...take care!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, I really do appreciate it and I hope that you have a wonderful day!

[@jasondarling0629]

Really digging your channel!! When I was a kid (40 years ago) I was stung by a wasp. I do remember them getting some mail pouch and a bandaid to cover the sting.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very cool!

[@ahabstar]

Excellent and well researched kit.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@shadomane]

This is a very cool video! Informative, nostalgic and interesting. Thanks for sharing James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching it and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@tomritter493]

Love the old ways I wish I were 10 younger great voseo jim

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, my friend!

[@user-st4ew6kz4s]

Wow that's funny cause I carry a little tin box with pretty much all the same stuff except it's up to date. Just common sense stuff. Thank you for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's awesome!

[@HuplesCat]

Just lovely. Too nice to use

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, my friend! Most of the stuff in the kit is already pretty used!

[@HuplesCat]

That's what makes it lovely to look at@@WayPointSurvival

[@laurinfleming3255]

James, Thanks so much for the video. You surprised me on a few of the items. You surprised me at how quickly you put this video together. Laurin Fleming

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're very welcome and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

I tried to stay up and catch this but fell asleep. I'm up now and enjoying your video

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, my friend! Your faithful watching definitely helps keep the channel going!

[@cavemanNCC1701]

I remember my grandfather used tabaco on bug bites as a mild anastatic and to draw out the poison of bee and wasp stings . Worked well . 😇😇😇

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Been thinking about getting a button compass to toss in my belt pouch. Great video! I really enjoy your traditional gear/videos. 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@raulugarcia7348]

Awesome video like always thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge 👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

My pleasure!

[@dakotaboggs2250]

Of All of these survival kit videos this is by far the coolest!!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@dakotaboggs2250]

@@WayPointSurvival you're welcome buddy I'm gonna check out your channel!

[@texanthom]

Great video! When I was a kid my Dad would put chewing tobacco on every wasp sting one of got!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! Yes, those old timers knew what worked!

[@codysden1]

This is fantastic

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@lordgarion514]

My mother was born in 1933, and she told me about the tobacco smoke in the ear trick, when a friend called and asked if we knew a way to ease her daughter's ear ache (she had an infection, and it was the weekend). It absolutely works.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and for sharing the experience!

[@Xxxero42]

I LOVE that little match box!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@woodstrekker6345]

Thanks so much for all you do.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome!

[@mariomota9075]

Another great video. Congratulations

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@andrewhondo]

great video i carried something similar as a kid in a medicine bag with a lighter and hooks and sinkers fishing line and needles now this is back before i ever knew about or they sold ferro rods and revamped the popularity of flint and steels my grandfather used one from a broken file bit his hole life great video sir thumbs up

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@user-di1bx2wj8w]

Old school awesome james thaks for sharing 😀

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cool-Lake]

Thank you, very insightful.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're very welcome!

[@Wdstroud]

Love this kit. These ideas will help in refining my hobo impression.👍👍.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent!

[@mrkultra1655]

Excellent my friend, thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@kingsclownvideos]

Thanks so much. Going back in time is fun.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!