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[@PMK7734]

I used the surplus sleeping mat modification for my German Alpine rucksack. It works great and saved me a lot of money having the folding mat sent from Europe. I learn something every time I watch your channel.

[@TheScoundrel70]

That strap loop trick is gold! Thanks for showing us the hidden obvious!

[@rustyjohnson4100]

Lay stuff like that over the gap between the tailgate and bed to cut material. A ready made straight edge, and no danger of dulling the blade .

[@kevchard5214]

Blackie this video is why I learn something new on almost every one of your vid. I have used D rings on back packs since the Boy Scouts (1968) and never thought of looping the straps.I now use a Duluth pack with the same D ring style (I hate nylon packs) Another great idea. Thanks!!!!

[@blackoracle69]

that strap trick was passed on to me by a old mentor of mine who learned it in combat as a marine..being able to get out of a strap in a hurry was important

[@kevchard5214]

@@blackoracle69 I think it is ingenious. Getting out has always always concerned me so I have a problem with letting the straps loose but as you know it can be painful with a heavy load. Thanks Blackie!!

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks Blackie for teaching us young ones new tips. I really enjoy your videos.

[@TBOR101]

For unpadded straps...I went to the dollar store and got acouple of those vehicle seat belt strap pads..they velcro close on and off and make a world of difference on a long hike.

[@todzilla10]

Great video Blacky! Thanks.

[@oldminer5387]

Thank you for the great strap idea.

[@mikealbright2470]

Even us older campers learned a thing here! Thanks for the tips. Especially the strap trick. I've had situations where that would have been a huge help. Thanks!

[@james_lessick892]

Always learning from you. Thanks again.

[@MichaelR58]

Blackie, thanks for sharing, great tips 👍

[@wayne2870]

Thanks for the ideas, I had been using a foam garden kneeling pad. I like the idea of two pads better. Plus it only takes up a little more space than my pad.

[@mangojack1]

I really like the foam pad idea in the pack, gonna try that trick on one of my packs. Thanks a bunch! 👍

[@boomshanka8743]

Excellent idea, and your timing is perfect. I was going to cut a back pad for an old Romanian surplus canvas and leather ruck I just got from varestuleka. I am going to use this idea, thanks.

[@lessage760]

Great showing sir enjoyed everything in this one looking forward to more also glad it cooling down a bit have a good week 👍😁

[@themichiganwoodsman1372]

As always, you never disappoint. Great tips for the common man. No fluff. Just honest to goodness skills and tips. Thanks a lot my friend. I look forward to seeing you at Dans trapping class

[@hiramhaji7813]

These work well with the Alice pack frame, and if you don’t mind paying a little more the tactical tailor pack frame

[@richardlobb6027]

That's a good one . I think that will make a good pack once you get all of your ideas incorporated into it. Thanks for the great video , keep'Em coming , Blackie .

[@FrontierLegacy]

love the strap idea. I plan on using i on my day pack when I finally get around to making it.

[@bushlifeaholick790]

Good idea with the pad heck I always used a pair of pants or something folded up agents the back part One of them things””heck why didn’t I think of that🤠👍thank u sir

[@toneyjohnson8910]

Both great improvements to the pack love it. I need to get one of those packs thanks.

[@texashillbilly6148]

Strap tip especially helpful.

[@281covfefe5]

I like it !! Great tips !! Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸💯

[@1MasterLi]

Useful tips, thank you.

[@hamm6035]

Blackie you know I love your videos but my medium Alice is my first love. I can't see me changing to another pack 1st because I'm a bit set in my ways and 2nd I'm a bit set in my ways. Hahaha ;)

[@anthonyp7051]

Thx for sharing knowledge in the way I can grasp it

[@rustyjohnson4100]

I use 2 tarp clips and a piece of paracord for a chest strap . good vid

[@wpribble]

Great ideas

[@winfieldjohnson125]

I like this idea, thanks.

[@spider5001]

Man I really love these rustic haversacks and dayrucks. I just wish they would come off the price a bit. It’s definitely not common man gear. We need some of that made here in the USA

[@blackoracle69]

luck;y these are handmade here in kentucky by a nice guy named Jason Hunt..and yes the price is not cheap..but the quality is there..and will last your lifetime with normal use..

[@elduendeoscuro]

I'm not sure about it, but perhaps you can use the german army mat to protect your back, it'd give you more possibilities if it stays inside.

[@blackoracle69]

i have not seen if it fits yet but it would be a better choice since i already use it as a inside the hammock pad

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Great tips

[@rustyjohnson4100]

I use 2 tarp clips with a piece of paracord for a chest strap . Good vid . I want one

[@blackoracle69]

chest straps are great for getting the load off your shoulders and keeping blood flow to the arms

[@robertmiller8578]

Btw love your channel keep up the good work please.

[@garywhelansr5602]

thats a great idea in the straps Blackie n nice pack there whats the cost for the public n where available

[@robertmiller8578]

I like this idea and am wondering where I can get one of these pads to do this with I have a old canvas ww11 back pack from before they came out with the Alice pack it has a very heavy uncomfortable tube steel frame and want to do something like this with it. Can you help? Also I hear shooting in the back ground are people down there getting ready for hunting season or is it pest control I use a muzzle loader myself for hunting along with a bow.

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Sounds like dove season is open in Alabama.

[@slickydicky]

I just ordered one of these before I watched this video. I'm definitely excited to get it

[@alverntrujillo9945]

So how do u like the pack? I'll be ordering mine next week!!

[@slickydicky]

@@alverntrujillo9945 I like it for the most part. I just wish the flap had a buckle or something on it. It has the tendency to flop over to the side when going through brush or something like that, which is annoying more than anything.

[@alverntrujillo9945]

@@slickydicky yea I see how that would get annoying and I was thinking of modifying that issue when I was going to order mine but I just happen to get back on the site to see what other canvas gear he offered and it looks like he added loops to the end of the flaps and to the side of pack to maybe add some Paracord and toggles to hold it shut

[@slickydicky]

Wolfe yeah it wouldn't take much to fix it. I though of sewing a antler onto the front of the bucket of the pack, then sew a length of paracord onto the flap the site around it like a toggle. I just need to get motivated to do it lol

[@alverntrujillo9945]

@@slickydicky lol right been there know that feeling and I just might steal ur antler idea😁 for the pack

[@robertmiller2629]

I like what you did with this bag but I have a slightly different problem I have a canvases Alice pack style about the size of the medium size with no frame but the straps are permently attached, but with no padding in the straps. Also no inner pockets or inner lid pocket. I am trying to figure out what I can use for a water proof pack liner that would work same with the three outer pockets like the Alice pack. How ever the pocket lids do not snap but just buckle and strap and the shoulder straps have the same kind of buckles as on a Alice pack lid I added quick release buckles for the lid but don't know if the 1 inch ones will hold for the bottom of the shoulder straps. But like I said what else can I use for a water proof pack liner that will work and hold up well? I h QA 've heard of using trash bags but not on the heaveynes of the ply. What do you recomend I use?

[@blackoracle69]

walmart sells small dry bags in the camping isle with a rool top and buckles that might help also if you will call 334-898-1770 thats kaufmans military surplus they are open monday thru fri 9am til 4pm tell the lady on the phone blackie sent ya and that you want a shoulder strap pad ( it was WW2 surplus and slides on a strap to add padding) they are like 3 bucks each and they will ship to you

[@marthamelody7963]

Hey Blackie- Long time viewer and subscriber here...I know its been 2 yrs since this video but I'd light to buy one of the Campcraft Rucksacks but can't find them anywhere!!! Any ideas? Also Nalgene canteens aren't available anymore either. Thanks, Joe

[@blackoracle69]

the last i looked campcraft still had them on the website email them and ask i am sure they will set you up

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hi Blackie, I have a question for you, I'm a recent subscriber to your channel and enjoy your helpful videos. I see that you (like myself) like military surplus gear and clothing. Was wondering if you ever tried the ALICE pack? I searched your video library and seen nothing on it. I was surprised. It looks like you bring minimal gear with you. I think the medium Alice pack would be a perfect pack for Bushcraft. Would you consider ever doing a video on that? or do you just hate them for some reason? I have the large and medium Alice packs. I like the medium best since it doesn't hang a mile off your back.

[@JohnAEglin]

Thank You Tired of fighting D rings

[@smd482000]

nice

[@badhat3051]

there is more than just one way to relieve a feline of its coat. but I still think I'd like more padding on those shoulder straps and maybe a sternum strap too... JMHO

[@blackoracle69]

all things are possible brother..

[@BushcraftRidge]

Where are you from, Blackie?

[@FrontierLegacy]

Southern Alabama.