Classic Camping: Steve Watts gives a brief overview.

[@jerrylindley9096]

10 years on and just found this , man o man , this is classic , love love,

[@bluecreeper6161]

That’s my uncle right there, I miss him everyday, I remember meeting him at a family gathering 8 and a half years ago, he was a very polite and well mannered man

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Books of Kephart, Dan Beard, and Nessmuk (George Sears) are available as free downloads on the Gutenburg Press. I started camping with an old railroad lantern and 2 military surplus shelter halves from World War 2, back in 1951. I have seen a lot of gear come and go, and have used a lot of it. Way back around 1900, there was a variety of high quality (and high priced) gear available. I still camp a lot, mainly solo canoe camping. I like some modern stuff, but my favorite gear is mostly older stuff. I like kerosene lights, cotton clothes, and here in the Sunny South, a mosquito bar. My compass North is noted, scratched on the back, and biggest spoon handle bent into a pot hook as Nessmuk advised, I don't bring electronics, but always have rum and a banjo. In my late night concerts, backup singers are the owls and bull gators. I have become fond of a folding chair. I have alwaays just used what I already had. As one of the old timers said, "I come to the woods to smooth it, not to rough it".

[@fhorst41]

I was so saddened to find that such a unique and interesting man had passed, and so recently.

[@richwalas2508]

it was therapeutic just watching this , lost in my head and wish i was there .love love love camping and fishing . Thanks Mr.Chad

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

I do historic treking, more 1750-1850 period. So much fun.

[@asherael]

i've been looking for this kind of camping for years....

[@marshinthewoods9827]

Excellent ~ We can learn so much by looking back at how our forefather's lived and in this case camped. Especially liked the part about clothing. Thank you ~ Marsh Marsh

[@PineMartyn]

What a fine presentation. I especially appreciated how well he qualified his claims, taking care to avoid overstating the merits of this style of camping. A very sober and informative discussion. Thank you for uploading this. - Martin

[@TheKentuckyWoodsman]

Great video! This is how my dad taught my brother and I to camp, a lot of fun, especially if you can pack it all in on a boat to a beautiful spot. Great interview my friend!

[@MrMkirk23]

+The Kentucky Woodsman hey noticed your username. I live in Paris, KY. I would love to come hang out on a camping trip in KY. I am always big on learning new things. Not sure if you hunt but I am getting into it slowly. I am getting ready to buy a 3030 lever action rifle. You hunt?

[@TheKentuckyWoodsman]

+Michael Kirk Hi fellow Kentuckian. I mostly hunt squirrel around Taylorsville lake, and had the privilege to hunt deer on a private farm in Willisburg this year. I wish I owned a farm myself I'd invite you out. I just got a new job and I have been working a lot of mandatory overtime, so sadly its really cut out my time outdoors, that's why I haven't posted any videos on my site lately. Hopefully soon everything will balance out so I can get back out, until then I've got a few videos I'm still in the process of editing from last year and will put them up. If possible my son and I are going to camp at Red river gorge, I'll give you a shout out if we do.

[@MrMkirk23]

I love red river gorge. My nephew and I try to get out as much as possible but we both work a lot as well.I would love to go hunting with you sometime. Have you been hunting a long time? My father hunted a lot when I was young but I was never interested. Now that I am older and interested, he was blinded in a car accident a few years ago and doesnt hunt anymore. I took my all my boys to Berea (Indian Fort Mountain) last weekend. It was a lot of fun.

[@eatapeach2677]

"...tremendous pleasure in honest grub cooked over an open fire." truer words have never been spoken my friend

[@KD5VSV]

Excellent video! Glad I stumbled across this.

[@ShelsleySpecial]

Fantastic video, love this set up and the whole ethos behind classic camping. Also like the attention to detail of the relationship between England and the US that existed back in the day. At 6:45 you can clearly see the label on his blanket...'Witney Point' That is 'Early's' of Witney, one of the oldest brands in the UK, and the best blanket makers in the world manufactured in Witney Oxfordshire where I live. They sold blankets all over the world particularly the 'Point' trade blankets. The original factory is now apartments converted a few years ago, a real shame. You can still find domestic 100% wool 'Witney' blankets on ebay for just a few pounds, probably the best bushcraft bargain you can get as no one else wants wool blankets anymore!!

[@Rogn1]

ShelsleySpecial from 1974-1977 my family and I lived in Long Hanborough, my Dad was USAF and stationed at RAF Upper Heyford. We had Witney blankets on our beds at home, they were very comfortable and warm. Thanks for the memory.

[@BlueRidgeMarine]

what a nice interview. Great job guys!

[@Redshift313]

The world of Daniel Boone meets the world of Henry Ford... pretty much sums it up !!! Great Stuff

[@merellemain5835]

Love watching this guy, some would pay to camp with him.

[@OakRidgePrimitives]

I am definitely going to do more of this!

[@whiskeyriver4322]

RIP Steve Watts

[@tomgold9697]

Chad, I live in Scotland and teach bushcraft for the Forestry Commission. Recently bought Kephart's book. Found this clip fascinating, I love what I call 'Wagon train style' camp-craft. Interesting to hear your man Steve Watts talking about the 'Golden Age'. Cheers mate, T

[@davidbennett5040]

Awesome video! Happened to run across this video this right here is what kinda camping I want just having trouble finding a Canvas style tent that’s a great deal..

[@wetcanoedogs]

Chad..great to see a fellow like Steve come along.i collect old camping books,some reprints and many are originals.i just reached up to a shelf and pulled down Dillon Wallaces "packing and portaging"from 1912.it's just not the camping info but the old photos and art work that make these so interesting. i collect old Primus stoves and have thought about doing what Steve is doing only centered around the days of the canvas tent,Primus stove and old style sleeping bag. good video,thanks

[@wastelandwarrior9738]

I have just recently gotten into collecting the same material. Lots of fun and much like you I enjoy the art work as much as the info

[@richardfloyd7387]

Remember this way of camping from years past, did lots of it with relatives when deer season came along. I am glad to see that it does not take a scientist or the latest technology to cook, sleep and enjoy the outdoors. Our campsites were mostly in the Coast Range Mts in Oregon and Blue Mountains in eastern Oregon. My dad and his brothers camped this way in the 1920's and I still remember the "old trapper nelson" packs that we used to take to the camp areas too. We always camped near a stream so we could wash pots, pans, and dishes. Most modern campers forget that we will need the cooking utensils the next day for another meal.

[@wetcanoedogs]

Super!!..not the way i camp but this is one of the best i have see on old style camping. this fellow is new to me,looks like stepped out of one the 1900's camping books i have. nice to see a quick shot of the Primus stoves i collect.

[@grantjoy]

this guy was amazing. great vibe

[@CampfireKodiak]

It's hard to find old books where they talk in detail about their skills, how they cook and the gear they use. You are lucky if they even mention what was on the menu. Most of the details are weather, terrain, hunting or fighting details and not the stuff I'm interested in most.

[@Outdoorspnw2024]

I love camping that way even along the big horn river

[@RedDirtSurvival]

I did this... They have the forester listed as DC Beard's creation. It in fact was not. Warren "H. Cap" Miller was the originator of this design...

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

On summer weekends, folks from town here drag their mobile home 'campers' 30 miles down the highway to a rent a spot in a public 'camp'ground. They plug into electricity, crank up the AC and they call it 'camping.' These mobile homes are jammed in together like sardines on concrete slabs with hardly a tree around. For supper they order pizza delivered from town, then get shitfaced around a huge bonfire big enough to signal the space station.

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

You're absolutely right !

[@larryguy8606]

I hike and primitive camp at the state parks here in Florida, and the "regular" campground is always packed. I have only shared a primitive campsite once, and I go at least twice a month. Sometimes in the summer, I do covet their access to the showers though.

[@personal.YouTube.channel]

Your talking about what most people today call BUSHCRAFT or what was traditionally call a ( WOODSMAN ) back in the day. I do this for fun today. Now I am putting together. A modern-day version. Using : Carbon fiber, Titanium, DCF Materials, and other modern-day materials. In order to make a lighter. Doing the same thing. But I have tweaked it for long-term capabilities including : Hunting using .25 Self-contained pcp air rifle , Fishing & Trapping. This gives me a much lighter system overall. With increase long-term capability.

[@jackshirley973]

Schiele Museum is keeping alive the tradition with Primitive Classes and Class instructors like James Parker.

[@RedDirtSurvival]

Hey WCD,that's a pretty rare book! I've only been able to track it down as a facsimile copy without the illustrations. :( From that era, I'd say my favorite is 'ol H. Cap(Warren Miller). I think that's who I'd most relate to. Also, not sure if you've been to master woodsman dot com, but there will be a primus stove article coming soon. Also, Steve writes and scribbles every now and then for that site. Check it out buddy!

[@RedDirtSurvival]

Abel, If I'm not mistaken Steve is wearing an American Stetson 'Campaign' Hat. I'm not sure where you can get those now days. I'd try Filson or similar. Hope that helps!

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

R.I.P. Steve Watts

[@zyxwvutsrqponml1234]

"freeze-dried goop"? I guess we know where he stands on dehydrated meals. I much prefer a nice steak or pork chop and potatoes cooked on the coals myself.

[@terryfinley7760]

I sure miss Steve! 😔

[@billyjoedenny]

i really enjoyed this video,,thanks ......bill

[@RealityStar9]

Modern technology has helped certain styles of camping such as backpacking and luxury camping but in a lot of way it has hurt typical camping since you can have your camp set-up and hot food all with in a short period of time so boredom may creep in which has created a stigma of camping being boring with some. Thats why I love building a fire, designing my own shelter and cooking actual meals opposed to just having a pop-up tent and Mountain House meals.

[@YesteryearForge]

I Like this guy

[@coltonnech1793]

Hi chad this is your nephew Colton lol I just discover your KZbin Chanel lol found it on Google

[@RedDirtSurvival]

Hey Colton! How ya doin' bud?

[@coltonnech1793]

Good I just thought it was cool I found u on KZbin lol

[@CRJines]

Does Steve have a KZbin channel? If so do you have a link?

[@randalflagg9086]

R.I.P Mr Watts

[@abelabresm]

Do you know where I could fine a hat similar to Steve Watt´s hat? thank

[@larryguy8606]

Camping like they did at the turn of the century? Heck, my "new" tent is older than that. It's from 1985. Oh, wrong century, sorry. I used to use a lot of canvas. But it is heavy, and cost like crazy. I do have 3 semi permanent paracord and tarp camps, and have huge old thrift store tents at all of them. My last find is an Olympia by Greatland. The poles and stakes weigh more than two of my hiking tents put together. Great two room tent though. It's like home away from home.

[@marcuspearlman4788]

Can someone post a link with more information about the guy who backpacked across Michigan? Nez Mutt? I'm sure I and the closed captioning algorithm misheard because I am having trouble finding him.

[@kevinjohnson9533]

Nessmuk

[@stupid101ification]

Good job Thanks for the content

[@RedDirtSurvival]

Hey wetcanoedogs, It seems like your into the same pastimes as Steve Watts! You'll want to look for his upcoming book about the Classic Camping style used from the 1880's - 1920's.

[@nclonewolf72]

Chad are u in Gastonia?

[@darrenglover2126]

quick question: what is the name of that tent he was using? I'm in the market for a small wall-baker- canvas tent. great video by the way! love your channel!

[@coasterbrookie]

Whelen Lean-to. Sold at Tentsmiths and other canvas tent makers

[@darrenglover2126]

Thank you! :-)

[@abelabresm]

Thank buddy.

[@RedDirtSurvival]

You said it best buddy!

[@BoomboxRocker]

What type of tarp/tent is he using?

[@SunBearJohn]

Looks like a variation of the baker lean-to.

[@vitiatedvagabond9632]

intro wasnt loud enough.

[@mdavisgunter]

Thank you for saying RE-creation.

[@strawboss]

Google "tentsmiths"

[@johnboybulluck-fw2yz]

N.C. original Tar hill pack ready R.M.

[@HeathDawsonFirefoxBushcraft]

Nice not to be surrounded by plastics.

[@kalibox9274]

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[@JVCKPOT]

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