VINTAGE WOODSCRAFT 1878 HAVERSACK

THE 1878 U.S. HAVERSACK AS VINTAGE WOODSCRAFT KIT

[@jelkel25]

And with surplus you get surplus smell, fantastic smell, you start to anticipate your next time out in the woods! Looks like a well thought out piece of kit you have there, great stuff!

[@thomasnugent7602]

Very good, Thank you very much

[@neilcastell6951]

looks like a great (robust) bag for day trips, ... am looking forward to the next video

[@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

I did not know what a 1878 haversack was when I woke up this morning, but now I want one, for a reproduction this one looks well made to specs.

[@badhat3051]

great bit of kit research blackie. I forgot to say that I'm looking forward to this series and how it develops

[@edreese3514]

Nice-looking haversack can't wait to see what you do to it

[@michalurbanful]

That's good stuff! Thanks for sharing with us! :)

[@mr.fisher3973]

Great looking kit!!!!

[@hermanstute5283]

I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year's Eve and a fantastic New Year!

[@oldigger7060]

Good video. This looks like a great piece of kit! I look forward to seeing how you adapt it to your own usage.

[@AnInformedStateOfMindTM]

Nice gear sir... its nice to see this explained !!

[@PlantbasedOklahomaGirlOutdoors]

I love surplus gear. You almost can never go wrong with military gear, and if you look hard enough you can get really good deals. Also, it's very fitting, there is an add for a military surplus store to the right of this video. Lol. It will be interesting seeing what kind of mods you do to the bag.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i plan on dying it with natural woods materials..and making a few simple mods to improve its use..like your new name thanks for watching my vid..safe journeys

[@camojoe83]

I knew it! Walnut dye job imminent! But since those are a bit out of season, perhaps you have another trick up your sleeve..

[@Knife0holic11]

Original content, awesome job Blackie, love your videos!

[@froggergoat]

Woods loafer. I like that. I loaf about the woods every chance I get.

[@lilz8848]

Very Very nice my only problem is Idont like the pocket on the flap Idont like that bulging when you use it! Maybe a peice of cardboard or foam ... something to sit on (a "sit up on ?" ) would be ok but I think I'd leave it empty but nice bag. My main problem is I'm CHEAP!! and I bet this cost more than I want to pay but keep it up I really like your stuff!!

[@lutherhgrindstonemtn3456]

Great haversack but I agree with ya, it does stick out like a sore thumb! Can't wait to see what you do to it!

[@sonofabear]

Pretty cool pack.

[@Mrtubbs56]

Sweet! To bad it's out of stock. lol I saved the link. He has some other pretty good items too. Thanks Blackie!

[@badhat3051]

onlinemilitaria.net/products/6134-M1874-Clothing-Bag-Type-III/?bc=no

[@DesertPackRat47]

Nice video Blackie. Happy New Year to you!

[@sniperbait1]

I have a canvas haversack I made from drop cloth that I dyed with green pecan hulls and it turns it a medium to dark brown.

[@riccartwright5623]

I was just talking haversacks to my wife she was sooo interested lol ... and here it is looking forward to the mods

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you like it..will be doing the follow up vids very soon safe journeys

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I tell people all the time, woodcraft wasn't about being period correct or reenacting. They used the best they had at their present time, they had gear that wasn't even released yet because outdoors outfitters used to send them their stuff for testing (like Abercrombie & Fitch for example) and they used household items and they used military surplus. Timeless practice.

[@ManLand]

I love that...!

[@astrazenica7783]

Defo dye it something woodland like he says. Rit green or brown fabric dye? Very Napoleonic -- pre camo. Cool quick release and great size, pocket design

[@Chromanoutdoors]

Nice kit.

[@rogerburrows4624]

and we just had one of our rare snowfalls .

[@628tmorgan]

good stuff!

[@davidmaxey656]

I have the same sweater. I think I've had it for at least 30 years

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

its a good bit of kit..safe journeys

[@robertmiller8578]

I am making a haver sack from an old military duffle bag and military pack liner dry bad ( Alice pack ) plus some uv protected campo material so it will be three layer thick but am wondering about a good all around size dimension that is not to big or to small any ideas

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

that will have to come from trial and error..i have 2 haversacks..one is just a bag and i drop in what ever i think the day will call for..the other is my big one and it carries a full shelter and the 10C's..depending on what i am doing is which bag i carry

[@Shards-of-Narsil]

very much enjoyed, are you going to wax it to make it water repellent also?

[@tomritter493]

Where did you pick this up at ! That's perfect for what iv been looking for ! Great bag for sure thanks for showing blackie take care brother

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i will put the contact info in the discription box on the follow up vid

[@thepatrioticwoodsman]

Great video! I’m guessing black walnut dye?

[@BrahT-dh4qn]

Where did you get this bag?

[@teampunisher7407]

Nice bag, how much do these normally run in price and where can they be purchased? thanks,

[@sackett68]

Looks like a good piece of gear. Its just begging for some walnut dye.

[@Prepare2Survive]

dye it with walnut husks because it will probably seem more period correct.

[@dofishbuster]

I'm a little behind in my video watching but I have a question about this bag. How exacting is it on the 11"X10" measurement? I have something hard sided that is 11.5" I would like to put in it. I know somethings measure a little over or under but they state an even measurement forgetting the fraction or decimal.

[@jamesmcgee2447]

Are these still available to purchase ?

[@jonpatterson5668]

Lmao... I know I'm childish, but am I the only one that rewound " meat can " a couple times ... very nice pack , needs some patina

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep it was a tin can..that kinda looked like a u.s.army ammo can just smaller that was to serve as a ration carrier and cooking pot

[@rayfeltz8477]

For some reason I thought this would be on how to make a haversack.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sorry but if ya look in my videos i did how to on haversacks not too long ago..hope you find it of use

[@charlesmandrell3369]

Hey Brother, do you have a link to where we could go and purchase this haversack? Absolutely love haversacks and have several from Continental Army style and Civil War styles and I would love to try this design. Have a great day and stay in the dirt!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

www.ebay.com/itm/US-Model-1874-Clothing-Bag-Type-III-CLOSEOUT-SALE/331865938143?hash=item4d44c058df:g:w0oAAOSwB4NWyOdq

[@charlesmandrell3369]

thank you my friend!

[@charlesmandrell3369]

Just my luck, sold out! Lofl...well another day Brother!

[@badhat3051]

I think the expression is" a day late and a dollar short " but I did find it at onlinemilitaria.net/products/6134-M1874-Clothing-Bag-Type-III/?bc=no can't promise it'll still be there

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

look at the sellers site i think it is what_price_glory..they had others for sale

[@dadsausmchero]

Why did you not have your pistol in a holster?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i had just shot the percussion revolver mod video i posted before this one..and had placed it without thinking in my belt for this video..late in the day and the hair is grey

[@toddgibson9861]

No much different from my hidden woodsmen haversack....