CLOTHES FOR HISTORICAL TREKKING - Hands on History Vlog

[@wolkenjaeger.]

What companies think men want: *insert random modern piece of clothing here* What men really want: The awesome stuff found in this video!!!

[@rachael943]

We legit need the leg wraps in America for tick control alone

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Same here... ticks all over!

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

I live in the woods in Canada. I need leg wraps like that. After the leg wraps, there was a leather tie that was fastened. What was that and what is it’s purpose? This would be good as a longer, slower video with explanations.

[@theshoeminator]

@@phoebegraveyard7225 Hi, he's tying his over-knee woolen stockings to the belt at his waist, like garters. These were thought to be worn in place of full trousers, especially during warmer months. Hope that helps!

[@hillbillyheaven9433]

A little more in-depth please especially about the types of Woolen and linen that you use if you could do a video on creating the clothing and the Woolen blanket / cloak that would be fantastic.

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Making a video about the cloak would be quite boring as its a rectangular piece of fabric... but sure, we will give it a try...

[@hillbillyheaven9433]

Hands on History AS no I didn't mean to make something boring because your videos are not boring for anybody who is interested in learning these kind of things but just making the clothing in and of itself or where to acquire such things would be very nice especially for us United States where things are a lot harder to find especially when it comes to wool and linen but thank you

[@hispacacciato3514]

@@hillbillyheaven9433 thats a sagum. I can send you some info about it to your email if u want

[@HroduuulfSonOfHrodger]

@@hillbillyheaven9433 I'm in PA and in the process of making an authentic (to the best of my ability) Viking Age kit. I joined a local group of Viking re-enactors and they are steering me in the right direction with all of the info you are asking for. I can PM you on FB and pass on the links to US online stores that carry the linen and wool you would need. Just let me know.

[@ChrisSunHwa]

@@HandsonHistoryAS What are the measurements/dimensions of the blanket/cloak, please? :)

[@mikhailnekrasov8457]

Man I love the frequent uploads.

[@scarletletter4900]

I've been researching clothing from this period for a series of drawings I'm working on and this video showed me some things that I hadn't yet learned. If you guys could do a few more videos about clothing from this period, I would be most appreciative.

[@mossgrey9340]

I absolutely love your channel! As a Canadian with Scandinavian heritage + a deep interest in history I always feel so joyful after watching an episode... I appreciate the detail, the laughter, wool + linen (pretty much all I wear!!) - I aspire to visit your part of the world and further my intrigue. Thank you from the West coast of Canada!

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Thanks =)

[@deannereeves530]

You guys are awesome :) keep up the entertaining and knowledgeable videos :)

[@kjartanwolfspear8930]

Those are some nice air Jordan’s you got there

[@JoniCoaster]

I love your Videos, thank you, more of this :):):)

[@mychemicalachuu]

I love all your videos, guys! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Thanks =)

[@ericfarrell5595]

Brilliant!

[@npknhdfrvr]

Caught me off guard when the I Hate Everything theme came on

[@pnyarrow]

Once again thank you for a great video with great information

[@seamgs]

Gracias exelente video

[@liberacompagniadarmedellet4700]

Interesting video! You guys are inspiring us... we are a reenactement group in Italy and we think it could be interesting to do some videos on XIII century clothes and other stuff....

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Glad to hear =)

[@osnur2663]

Title should be “Get ready with me/viking edition “

[@EquineRose-Rosie-]

Yey another video!

[@joshbaker2157]

Put a twist in your leg wraps a twist when they start to step like that, wrap a couple more times and give it a twist again when it starts to step.

[@northstarvikings5360]

What type of cord is that on your cloak pin? Sinew? Waxed Hemp or Linen? Interesting how you wrap you winnigas. Did you come up with that yourself, or did you learn it from someone? I actually start at the top, just above the calf muscle and wrap down, going once around the arch of the foot and tucking it in at the ankle. Never comes loose, even during combat training/sparring.

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Its a piece of plant dyes woolen thread =) We just learned from doing =)

[@paulrudd1063]

I've been doing a fair bit of thinking about the soft leather shoes reenactors favour as being historically accurate. There's evidence that people used to strap on leather thongs with metal spikes to give them better grip in the ice and mud and everything. But tell me, why wouldn't you wear your sandals over the top of the shoes? That'd make a lot of sense. The metal grips wouldn't go through your soles, thereby transporting the cold to your feet. You'd protect the softer leather in the shoes. The shoes would be left on for indoors, or in summer you'd dispense with them and just wear your sandals. You'd have your felt slippers insude the shoes and that's going to keep your feet warm. So, my question; has anyone tried doing this?

[@GavinBisesi]

Check out "pattens", a really similar idea. It's like a sandal you'd wear over your shoe to keep the weather off. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patten_(shoe)

[@ginadushaj358]

Where were those shoes bought?

[@LugusW]

What an awesome video ! Question : What it is Danish or Norwegian clothes ? Thank you, you're video are so helpful for reenactement or simply inspiration.

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

What do you mean? If we are Danish or Norwegian? The outfit is based on findings from Scandinavia.

[@LugusW]

No but the clothes ! Because I know that there is difference between the different region of scandinavia ... Sorry for my english i'm french ^^

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

This is a very hard question to answer since there are few complete findings of clothes from the Viking age. But I think the correct answer would be that its a mix. Tunic is made inspired by finding from Norway, hose is made based on a finding from Denmark etc.

[@weiss_wildlifephoto2557]

Are the clothes all selfmade or do you buy them? Or do you have tip where to get something similar?

[@lordofnecromancy6302]

Nice shoes! Where can I find a pattern for that style!?

[@leondamen]

What is the best place to buy reenactment clothing? Any shops on Norway?

[@jayontario7285]

Nice!...

[@FamousNothing]

Aaaaa stepping on the leg wraps 😢

[@hispacacciato3514]

Nice wool

[@anameglass1607]

Is that also used by viking traveler?

[@762spookiboi]

What kind of bone do you use for your cloak pin?

[@ewigesgermanien4174]

Are you guys from norway?

[@forthehonorforge4840]

Hi, What is the purpose of tying the "stockings" (I don't know the proper term) to the belt?

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

so they won't slide down...

[@forthehonorforge4840]

Thank you! This would of course be import since there is no elastic in the stockings as well as tying the string around the leg risks slipping or worse, cutting off blood circulation. Thanks again!

[@Krompierre.]

They are called hose, in later periods they become "longer", and longer, until they become pants :)

[@forthehonorforge4840]

I thought hose were the pants he had already been wearing under them. Guess I need to look into the terminology more one of these days. :)

[@Krompierre.]

You should look for them a bit more, especially if you're reenacter. Me being one, I'm very happy by how they feel. Model based around 15.th C that I wear is kind of "tight" because of better understanding of tailoring (I guess) and they reach a bit above hips (where they are tied to vest) but they are crotchless. I wear linnen "shorts" under it so my range of motion is unlimited but that "stylish" look of 15th C remains.

[@jkfilms7442]

no!!! they cut the old intro

[@MurielOs]

can you tell me what is the song of your intro, pls??

[@HandsonHistoryAS]

Songleikr - hei skål

[@simonrooijakkers850]

Isn't this really hot on a summer day tho?

[@StephenMortimer]

Hmmm... does not appeal to me for "sexcess"