BlackBird & NightHawk Combo Pack - Blackie Thomas

[@mbarr1029]

I just love it when you Bush Crafters get together and promote each other, it congeals the information that we receive as a seeker of information

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! I agree.

[@Literally_Deez_Nuts]

Very true.

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

James, I was privileged to meet Blackie last year at the military surplus store near both of our Alabama towns. He us very approachable and easy to talk to..his wonderful wife and many of his friends were there also.. thank you for what you do also. Stay safe out there..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! He really is a great guy and a wonderful friend!

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I been a Subscriber to Blackies channel for years, the man knows woodcraft/bushcraft, plus we live in the same state, he lives in the southern and I live in the northern part on the Tennessee river, I love both channels, yours and Blackie, hope you have a wonderful weekend James, God bless, JJ. P.S: don't forget about Bear old wayz on KZbin, Blackie has a hand in it also.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, he really is a great guy and thanks for the reminder about bear.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

GREAT REWIEW SIR!! thanks you so much for your support and friendship..safe journeys brother

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! I appreciate the opportunity to review the haversack and rucksack!

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Oh, dear. Poor Blackie is going to be so busy…😅

[@WayPointSurvival]

I hope so, he's a great guy and it really does help him out.

[@outdoorlife5396]

LOL, in my day, we had no You tube and trial and error. I really enjoy your videos.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@kevinlott9626]

Both you, James... and Blackie, are very knowledgeable and extremely generous when sharing tips and how-to's regarding bushcraft information. I look forward to each update from you guys..!! 🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying our channels!

[@zakthewarcat3172]

I love how you repurpose a lot of your kit, I look at how you put it together, it is so practical and so doable

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@RoyWilliams-n8p]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge and all the videos especially the hobo vids you are awesome God bless

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very welcome and God bless you too!

[@jeremyj3017]

Blackie and you both give so many good tips on so many things. Both of you are really appreciated. I use Blackies Soft Shackle as a key ring ( metal scratched paint on motorcycle) and I made and carry the key ring survival kit. Keep it up fellas. Thank you!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you are enjoying the video content of both of our channels!

[@zacharyvieck8607]

Great video. Very informative in an interesting manner. Thank you

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@zacharyvieck8607]

@@WayPointSurvival I'm in New Mexico but grew up in Indiana. 43 and trying to learn different methods of survival out here. Still love watching the Eastern woodlands and keeping up with new ideas

[@doylesdoingthings6597]

Hi I like ur hobo videos

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@jwgbmp40]

You guys both do a nice job with "simple/practical".

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 James, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. I like the rucksack/haversack combo. It's perfect for day hikes. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@baileybrunson42]

Wonderful review James..! It's been a fun ride watching Blackie develope his system from the haversack through the rucksack..! Be safe..! 🐻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@dalevodden1359]

I love all the videos you have made they are informative they're interesting to watch and they actually teach you a thing or two as for me I kind of like the Alice packs myself I can't be old school that way you have a blessed day my friend and have a very happy memorial weekend and God bless

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! God bless you too!

[@Woodchuckinthesouth]

This is a nice system. Blackie is a creative thinker and a wonderful gentilman, for sure! Thanks for the birthday shout out yesterday!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@hooksoutdoors8888]

Blackie is a great fella ! Those bags are made by a quality craftsman. If you take care of those bags your grand children will be able to use them as well.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very true!

[@shadomane]

Nice bags and kit. Thanks for sharing James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@VeganAJohnH]

Great video. I dont know what 200 dollars is in english money. But they look like a very well made & strong pair. With it being canvas it has many options. Take the straps off & it could be used as a pillow with grass in or jut to put your feet in if it got a bit cold at night for some extra warmth, a lot of things that cannot be done with other rucksacks or hiking packs. Looks like a great bit of kit for any outdoor adventure. 👍.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it can also be used to carry water from one spot to another.

[@chux72vette]

Hi James. Sorry to just getting to watch these new uploads. We were chatting about October and you possibly coming down here. I'll be there and am excited to see ya. I tried to get over to ya when I lived in Pittsburgh, PA but have since moved to Mont. AL 2+ years ago. I talked to Blackie at the gathering this year and yes, he and his products are spot on. Hope to see ya soon. Gods Peace and take care~

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Thanks so much for watching! May God bless you too!

[@robinbonaventura4951]

Hey James....I enjoy Blackie's channel as well. I signed up to get both on the first day they were available but he already sold out. Best thing to do is to get on his list so for the next batch you are at the top of the list. Today was a great day to be out for sure! As always, take care! Robin

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes indeed!

[@trynsurviven2440]

I’m not sure how long I’ve been subscribed to Blackie’s channel it’s been a while. He is a wealth of information for sure. I’m looking forward to seeing the next episode of your series and still would like to have a cabin like that one. Thank you for sharing this information and have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@ROE1300]

👍 Very good review of this system. I have 2 of the haversacks and one of the 1st run of the rucksack. I agree completely with your assessment. As Blackie said when he introduced this product it is not for everyone as it is sized to carry just what one needs for a night (or, two), but that makes it light and compact. I have been using the same idea as Blackie on closing the rucksack, but am extremely interested in your idea and will give it a try. Thank you for sharing this idea. I live in the Southwest where water is not always plentiful and should be carried with you. I have attached a USGI style Nalgene canteen to both sides for this reason. The Blackbird 2 haversack is the best waxed canvass envelope style I have ever seen or used. After 6-7 months of using the Nighthawk rucksack I’m liking it more and more.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it is a very well thought out system.

[@KungFuTweety1]

Looking forward to the next episode!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@worm_vaquero]

Great review, James . I have the Blackbird haversack. I enjoy Blackie Thomas' live QnA on Thursdays.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! He has a great Channel and really knows so very much about the outdoors. He is a wonderful wealth of knowledge.

[@glennpurchase807]

Very nice. Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching it!

[@antoniom.andersen6704]

Very cool pack, love that there aren't too many buckles or straps. The audio sometimes isn't too good in your videos (not that I can't hear it) but a bit tinny Love your vids.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks. What you're picking up is the echo from underneath the porch roof of the cabin.

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

I see the wisdom there. Very cool.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@charlesgillette2925]

Good idea well thought out.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@alicarroll8236]

Awesome video brother thank you for sharing stay safe and God Bless much love and respect always

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much and God bless you too!

[@peterslabinger6221]

I like your skillet cover. Good idea. Blackie and you always have good ideas. I learn many thing from both your channels. Thank you

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@Kqn37]

Man skipping back and watching old videos lately. You've gotten yoked over the years. You look great man.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@thomasoverton7131]

Great video brother. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@matthewsmom010902]

Awesome pack!! Great video!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@pinetree9343]

Waterproof canvas. I like it. Made in the USA. Nice ruck.if not for the fact that I have 7 backs already, I'd get one.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks like a good pack. Thanks😊

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@co1950]

Looks like a good bag. I use my alice pack for most trips with or without the frame. I have been following Black is for several months now.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent!

[@MiClLC]

Just bought the rucksack, haversack, and accessories! Now all I gotta do is wait till mid November

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent!

[@brucematys8597]

Another excellent video James. I've been following Blackie for quite some time now, he's an excellent source of information. I really appreciate yours and his videos as I too am a DIYer and get alot of great ideas from both of you. Keep the videos coming my friend. Cheers 👍🇨🇦

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@dalemeyer8207]

Thanks That's a super system

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@viewsandreviews180]

These look to be well made and the price for both is reasonable. I like Blacky Thomas however I already have a haversack and have done some modifications to a large ALICE pack that allows me to compress the rucksack for what I’m carrying.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. Thanks for watching!

[@shadetreeforge]

I'm subscribed to both of you! love the content from both channels!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, thanks for watching!

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks James

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@codysden1]

Great looking system

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Informative and beneficial video!👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

So many ideas...thank you so much 🧐🤔🧐🥰 Is it waterproof? My main question is, how would it be shipped? I have 2 adresses and need to find out with what it will be shipped so I don't have to pay $17.00 extra for package interception via the USPS service. If it is shipped via UPS or FedEx, again I have to know BEFORE ordering so I can use appropriate address, plus I can't get to my USPS address sometimes for several weeks at a time. I prefer it being shipped via FedEx or UPS (the brown trucks).

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@moorshound3243]

Looks good. I still want the small frost river pack, also shipping to the UK would cost a fortune. Oh how i wish i lived in the USA.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I have the medium Frost River pack and it is a very well made pack for sure.

[@johnburgin7478]

Good morning James . Nice setup. No tarp ? I watch Blackie when I can. Have a great weekend

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sorry I forgot to mention it. It's in with the Sleep System as well.

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

I'm going back into the wilderness again for the rest of my life when this reset takes place; I need a video on what to do for snakebite and these no medical services to go to.....Reverend Christine.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You should look up a book called where there is no doctor.

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Awesome video James! That looks like an amazing combo pack!!! I love how its made from heavy duty waxed canvas, also! Take care and God bless my friend...going to go sub to Blackie now. Ive watched several of his videos, and love his content but never subbed for some reason.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. He has so much to teach and deserves way more subscribers!

[@peterott-tn6pf]

@WayPointSurvival yes he does! I absolutely agree with you my friend!!!

[@oilburner8548]

Great review on a really good backpack, shares some similarities to the swedish lk military ones .price is perfectly reasonable for a wax canvas bag that size- be double that in the UK 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@Bucky1836]

Great vid James 🦝

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@jamesbowen5573]

One thing you forgot to mention about the price, for $200 you get a pack that will like last you the rest of your life. No $30, $50, $80, or even many of the 100-200 dollar range packs will last more than a few years. This system uses waxed canvas. You would almost have to purposely try to cut it. and after a few years of use, you can easily touch it up with more wax and a hair dryer. Personally I wouldn't waste inside space with a wool blanket. I would get another piece of short matching canvas tarp. Maybe an old used one. And cut it into about a three by three Square. Roll your blanket up and use that square as an outside rap or you could sew the edges together and one end and make it into a little bag. And tie it onto the bottom of the pack. Not only would it match but it would free up a lot of room in your pack. And you can get oil canvas tarps all over the place or if you can't find one even a thick piece of plastic and wrap it up to protect it. You're going to need that inside area for your food. I'm surprised Blackie isn't selling a premade little bag for that with a drawstring. Anyway 200 bucks isn't that much when you consider how many replacement packs people buy over the years when their fancy expensive packs that are made of nylon or something rip, or the zippers break. I don't know how many of those lightweight popular backpacks I have got that the zippers jammed up on by the fourth or fifth time I used it. Especially if it gets wet. Shortest bring WD-40 all over and I don't know how you would keep a lot of those zippers from Rusty. And the plastic ones are so weak they break either from overpacking or catching on something. If your life was depending on one bag or one system. I'm guessing you're wearing one of the best ones out there. If get to go back to work I will I will definitely buy that set. In the meantime I'm probably just going to use some old blue jeans and sew up a similar set, by hand. Paint the outside with some army green olive paint. Turn it inside out and treat the crap out of it with wax and a hair dryer. I've been wanting to try out rubberizing spray paint. I'm not sure about the color options. But it would have to look better than blue jeans. I have made bags out of blue jeans before. Old blue jeans are the best. Seems like blue jeans are Getting Thinner and thinner today.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, a lot of good points!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video James , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks and God bless you too!

[@randypyatt5649]

I need one of them awesome

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, it is a pretty neat system!

[@mortykatz2236]

Very good system

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@rachelflair4835]

One of the ads that played before your video was for diapers. Nothing makes for a fast pungent campfire like a fully loaded diaper !! Too many people dump a loaded diaper in a grocery store parking lot and drive off. I collect them. As they dry out they become an excellent source of campfire kindling...although people nearby may think you are cooking days old roadkill. Two Tooth Bill from homeless camp 45 near Waco, roams the Costco parking lot out by State Road 57 and collects about 12 diapers daily. He never lacks for fire starting material as he has LOADS of it!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Lol. That's always good to know!

[@Blrtech77]

Once Again, I Would Like To Thank You For Sharing This With Us James! Tell Blackie Thanks and I'll Be In Touch Soon! 😉

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're most welcome, my friend! Sounds good!

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks Jimmy! Can you show some videos of your training? If we have a sense of what you do, we might come out. TIA

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for asking. However, I keep what I teach as proprietary information for those who pay to come to the classes. I do have a video from some years ago on a few aspects of the phase one class.

[@MrRourk]

Blackie does good QC on these products

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@davehall8921]

Wow I wish I'd had the skills, knowledge and foresight to have made something like this combo 40ish years ago, I really do like it....A LOT👍.P.S. Does it get shipped to the U.K.?✌🍻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes. He will ship internationally.

[@davehall8921]

@@WayPointSurvival Many thanks from the U.K. 👍🍻✌

[@terryqueen3233]

I had a whole lot to say but I think I'm just going to highlight some points and not write a book. I already have a canvas bag like that but it's not as tall nor does it have the attachment points all over it like that one does. That pack is a beautifully constructed pack plus I have 3 haversacks. If mine had the attachment points that that one does it would be great to set it up almost like that. On your haversack the top pouch which mine does not have would-be for maps and also navigation equipment inside. I saw that toggle that you had, demonstrated by Dave Canterbury and I've already made myself one although I haven't put it to use yet I think that was an ingenious idea, whoever had the idea. I used to watch Blackie Thomas year or two ago but somehow I got unsubscribed to him like I have several people, maybe one day I'll find his sight and re-subscribe. Beautiful pack and haversack excellently packed and I might add my sleep system is a hammock that's all I can sleep in the ground getting too hard. I love those buckles that you put on there it's kind of ironic that you brought that up because I had already thought about it when you first started talking about the shoulder straps and I actually prefer a belly strap also in case of bending and moving around through brush which I used to do a lot when I did my cross countries but I don't know how I could handle that now but if I had to I surely would. I really really wish I could help support some of these US based Craftsman but things are tight these days you know. I noticed you use one single walking stick, I cannot get used to two poles. I've had my walking stick for 15 years plus or minus anyway thanks for the video I think I did make it a book after all. Stay safe out there and may God bless

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for all of the wonderful comments, my friend, and God bless you too!

[@tomritter493]

Man I miss Dan .salt of the earth dude .blackie thought this out well . Wealth OF KNOWLEDGE blackie is a awsome dude also a man ID love to meet .great set Jim .I thought Ohio didn't have bear??

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed he was and indeed Blackie is. We actually have quite a few bears in South and Eastern ohio.

[@tomritter493]

@@WayPointSurvival really ? Dave said once or twice there were no apex predetors out there ill be darn oh can't wait till episode 16 brother love em

[@WayPointSurvival]

There was a 350 lb black bear killed on a major highway about 45 minutes from where I live. We also have some large cougars prowling around as well. People have gotten photos of them from Trail cameras.

[@lethernek]

Another great video. Have you tried to put a chair for an "Alice Type Frame" like you have in a previous video?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! No, I haven't tried to make a chair out of this one.

[@Hoggy1963]

Awesome

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@MrGratefulEd]

Great review and suggestions. My first time on your channel. Question, when you talked about your sleep system, you didn't mention a tarp. Is that usual for your hammock setup?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sorry, it's in the bag too with everything else.

[@AnarSchism.]

Always great content sir!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@williamblackwell2680]

If I have to put the shoulder straps on I don't know if it's worth me buying I am disabled and legally blind but I still like to try and get out and camp

[@WayPointSurvival]

It's designed so that a person can modify it to meet their own needs and expectations.

[@appalachianmountainman8126]

Dang that's a great deal

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@sachac5435]

fits heaps!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@arthurchadwell9267]

They look like nice bags. Canvas?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes.

[@katelee670]

I'd love that.. give me the cabin LoL when can I move in LoL ha ha ha hello from Arkansas.. sorry for your loss

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@grimbo73]

could you use carabiners/d-clips to attach the haversack to the backpack? make it a quick detach setup?

[@WayPointSurvival]

I'm sure you could work that out if you wanted to.

[@batayanfK]

That is a very nice combination. I am thinking of purchasing it, but where can I apply for it on the web site name? Is it already sold out?

[@WayPointSurvival]

You have to contact him through the email that is on the screen. It is also in the description box.

[@andrepohle7485]

Interessant 😊 Schau dir den Bundeswehr Seesack in Oliv an... In Kombination sollte es einfach genial sein. ( leider kann ich dir keinen Link geben da es YT untersagt )

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for the info!

[@danielirvine3109]

I Love blackey and 🐻 . You all need to get together and do a video. It would be fun.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, that may indeed happen in the future.

[@chadwright7614]

Love the 1790 vids

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! We are currently working on filming for episode 16.

[@chadwright7614]

@@WayPointSurvival I'm excited

[@ignaziodicolonia1002]

Instead of a peace from foam-mat, i would use the German Army Folding Mat.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sure, you can do that.

[@Flukeallday]

Would a small office plastic trash bin fit in the rucksack?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Possibly.

[@jwgbmp40]

what kind of pack straps are those? they don't look like the Alice straps I am familiar with? (I need to find some good ones for a Jakkari S..

[@WayPointSurvival]

As far as I know they are just standard Alice pack straps.

[@chiefjoseph8154]

I can’t lift mine anymore. Is two thousand rounds of ammunition to much?

[@WayPointSurvival]

That depends...

[@bradmetzger7332]

Morning

[@WayPointSurvival]

Hello!

[@Winnie-Kay]

👍

[@lukemullins7255]

Really tidy, but rugged system.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@aarde7036]

Love it, but looks pretty heavy on the back.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Not at all. It rides pretty well.

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

Hi where can I find previous 14 episodes of 1790S series

[@WayPointSurvival]

If you look in the description box under episode 15 you will find all of them linked.

[@arastoo.202]

👍🔥🌟✨💥

[@sobrevivenciaead1513]

Ok

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@CAPTDAVE55]

Thanks but no thanks I’ll stick to my Mathilda backpack I prefer to have compartments to organize my gear that pack is more like a waxed duffel bag plus you gotta buy the straps on top of it.for over $200 Just not for me. I do love your videos as well as Blackie Thomas but to each their own.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@adkmtns5726]

Disappointed to find out that for the price, that it is made in China.

[@WayPointSurvival]

It isn't. They are made right here in the United States I'm not sure where you got your information from.

[@adkmtns5726]

@@WayPointSurvival He has them made overseas. Are you under the impression that they're made in the USA?

[@MiClLC]

​@@adkmtns5726Proof?

[@charlesquick3091]

​I have heard one other person say that.... so I will ask you the same thing I asked that person, where did you get your information? Accusations and proof are two different things!

[@adkmtns5726]

@@charlesquick3091 Firstly, I didn't accuse anyone of anything. I gave my opinion that the price was too high for an imported bag. I stand by that. As far as the "proof", watch Mount Kephart Outdoors and a video he did about five months ago. It goes into detail about where the bags are made, and how Blackie gets his hands on them to sell to the consumer. Better yet, ask Blackie directly. He will tell you the bags aren't made in the U.S.

[@guadalupeskitchen3734]

Lost me at $200

[@WayPointSurvival]

Well, quality handmade artisan gear does not come cheaply like so much commercialized junk.

[@stevenladrig9592]

You don't haversack and the rucksack from blackie Thomas you ain't got best gear

[@WayPointSurvival]

It's definitely some Top Notch stuff!

[@joshuacaviness9402]

this video should be labeled you are reviewing ffree gear. anyone likes free gear.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Actually, it's not technically free gear since we have to work and produce a video to get it.

[@joshuacaviness9402]

@@WayPointSurvival still free gear since you paid nothing for it

[@charlesquick3091]

You are right everyone likes to get free gear.... However I have gotten gear given to me that I did not like for one reason or another, some I just plain hated, others I thought were ok and even some that was great... The point is that you keep and use the good and pass on the other so someone else might like it and use it... And as most people you talk about the gear you have had and the gear that you use and like.. respectfully.

[@dalevodden1359]

I called those type of buckles a broken buckle because of the open end in the back I always thought they were kind of funny looking that's why I gave him the name broken buckle

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it does remind you of that.

[@nutthrower4415]

What a great system, I can’t do sling bags, they dig into my shoulder to much, Lord knows I’ve tried, my loss. and yes, Blackie seems to be a great guy indeed. Thanks for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelswithdirtyfaces1]

👍