BLACKBIRD HAVERSACK VS RUCKSACK

[@appalachianbushcraft6335]

Congratulations on 50k!!! Well done and well deserved! Had a great time this weekend and thanks again for all you do. Cheers

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks 👍

[@JefeDow]

Any time I get a notification from you, Blackie, it's like being a kid again and waking up for school. There's the anticipation of the unknown with the reassurance I'm going to see my best buddies, learn something insightful and useful, and have fun during all of it. Thank you, sir. ATB, JD

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Enjoy! and thanks for the comment

[@tankdiesel9738]

Love my Blackbird Haversack... Great piece of kit... keep up the great work Blackie👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks, will do!

[@RIZE-tx5sd]

Good idea. My haversack is tall and boxy. I added lash points at the bottom and top. That way I can remove the strap and carrabiner the haversack to my pants in the same fashion.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@jerrystark3587]

An excellent way to prevent bothersome pressure on your shoulder and neck. Nicely done!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks safe journeys to you

[@karsonbranham3900]

Very nice! Lots of options, options are so nice to have, why I love your approach to solutions!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you!

[@MrKobolski]

Love your content. You're doing a real good job on your explanation videos. Thank you for sharing all that knowledge. Hello from overseas Germany.

[@jameslessick4624]

Can't wait to try that! As soon as my Blackbird haversack gets here I'm going to be rocking it just like that.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Rock on!

[@shastaham7630]

Great video, Blackie. Ingenious, but simple and easy. I think I’ll dig out my duty belt and try the same idea with the belt keepers. One caveat. People need to make sure to wear a proper belt. I always wear a 2” wide reinforced belt. This won’t work while wearing a wimpy “fashionable” belt.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

haha very true.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hey Blackie, that's an ingenious design, I guess you thought of everything when you designed your haversack, that's great! 👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Thanks for the tip. I am still in process with figuring out how & what to carry in mine.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You can do it!

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

I can appreciate the combining the carry of the Blackbird Haversack with a rucksack. The Blackbird Haversack has advantages in its design that many others sacks do not share., which allow the carry position to be modified. Seems like the weight of the Haversack through the pants belt loop would tug on pulling my pants downward as I walked. It would be interesting to try your set up with a military surplus waist belt to help spread out the weight of the Haversack. Just trying to think my way through the challenge. Thanks for sharing. - Tennessee Smoky

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank for the comment ..it does ok for me the haversack is less than 8 pounds as i load it..but it could need extra support for a heavier bag

[@Larry--qn4dd]

Great video, you really seem to enjoy what you do. Awesome !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that!

[@wheelsinmotion91]

I'm a wheelchair-user. AND I weigh less than 100lbs. I've found that I can attach my rucksack to the back of my chair like normal, THEN set my haversack on my feet atto foot rests and tie the haversack strap to the bars that attach the foot rests to the frame of my chair. Now my only concern is if my chair takes a tumble, I am essentially straightjacketed into my chair lol. Trying to configure a better setup

[@GOBRAGH2]

Clever setup. What brand of Alice straps are those for your rucksack? What type of Alice strap do you use for your Blackhawk rucksack/knapsack? Do you ever use a backpack frame? If so, what kind of frame?

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Soldiers of the 18th and 19th centuries carried both plus cartridge boxes and a bayonet without much bother.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

plus they were smaller build than us

[@herbsmith6871]

Great info my friend 🤠

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great set up.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you think so!

[@bobbieschke599]

......how we wore our gas masks in the Army with our LBE , load bearing equipment..... Grizz 🐻

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

YEP it does work that way

[@wendellhagg3511]

Very Well Explained !! H.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boomshanka8743]

Good stuff brother, thanks!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem 👍

[@jamesflener6889]

Check of a good system, excellent!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you

[@vasileiuga7299]

thank you

[@MichaelR58]

Good tip , thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks, you too!

[@houndsman406]

Just a thought but i think making that into a chest pack would be way better I use a similar system it acts like a counter balance . Also when i take off my pack i retain my chest rig .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it can be worn as a backpack or as a chest pack to allow a rucksack on the back..i will show this in a upcoming video..thanks for the comment

[@Bucky1836]

Neat trick 🤩

[@jerrydobbs1732]

I WANT ONE. Are the Blackbird Haversacks still available for order ?

[@Bucky1836]

Like ww2 paratrooper rig?

[@VWcurtis]

How do I get the blackbird haversack

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

go to [e-mail] and i will add you to the 5th run list

[@bowlofrice8]

Not gonna lie the thumb nail looks like you're doubling over from a hit to your haversack lol

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol thanks it was just luck of the thumbnail but i see what ya mean

[@shanhutchison7332]

You have nice thighs...🤣. Seriously, i like this method you presented for carrying both bags. Keep going!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! Will do!

[@tadt92]

Hello, I'm new to the channel but looking to get on the order list for the Blackbird haversack. If you don't see this Blackie, can anyone else direct me on how to put in for one? Thanks!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

go to [e-mail] i will be doing a 5th run and i will add you to that list

[@tadt92]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thank you sir!

[@neemancallender9092]

what weight is in the haversack

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

my usual load out in less than 8 pounds

[@PabloP169]

A bit of a rigamarole Blackie especially if you need to go to the toilet.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

nope i am a skilled woodsman i can perform that function with little problems ..lol

[@Sin_Dinero]

I’m way too fat for this to work, lol