DIY: Make Your Own Bushcraft Gear

How to make your own bushcraft gear!
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In this video I discuss making your own bushcraft gear. I talk about my lightweight traditional scout kit that I put together with a self-made haversack and Russian Poncho Tent, the Plash Palakta. The total weight with water came out to only 10.5lbs.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thumbs up on the video. I like your philosophy on making a lot of your own gear. I am am envious of the anorak especially. That is awesome. Highly practical.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival Thank you, sir. Appreciate it. I wish I had known about these garments years ago. It really has been an amazing addition to the winter gear.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Hey Lonnie I made your diy woodstove a couple years ago and had just sent it to this channel as a gift 😁 very cool to see you here love both channels

[@chevypower1993]

Super!!! Handmade is ALWAYS THE BEST AND MOST REWARDING. Please post more to inspire more!!! Thank you.

[@Halligan515]

Those gaiters are sweet! All your gear is cool, really.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Jake Pullen Thanks, Jake! Cheers

[@Pakdhe_Bengal]

Very Interesting Bushcraft Videos. Always Success For You

[@EnduranceRoom]

Pakdhe Bengal Outdoors Thank you for the kind words. All the best! Jess

[@ravenssageofbushcraftsurvi599]

I agree,like the first car a man buys, stays shiny and running smoothly. Good video.

[@bowdrillaz]

Mountain man philosophy DIY 💪🏼

[@EnduranceRoom]

Yes!!! Gotta keep that spirit going! Much appreciated, brother.

[@sonnyfenlon2395]

Your homemade poncho is brilliant man would love to see how you made that.

[@peterlender1287]

perfect traditional equipment for the forest. thank you.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Peter, cheers

[@harryanderson2683]

really like your ideas, thank you !

[@EnduranceRoom]

Harry Anderson thank you!

[@marspr]

Great job on the leather gaiters!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Mars PR Thanks! Wish I would have made some years ago.

[@journeyman7189]

Great day out Jess and awesome gear. When you make your own gear you know it inside out, you can make it the way you want it and if something goes wrong you know how to fix it. Nate

[@EnduranceRoom]

Journeyman 71 Thanks a ton, Nate! My thoughts exactly. Have a good one, bro.

[@dougparkhurst279]

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Doug Parkhurst thank you, Doug.

[@flatchdaddysadventurevault4132]

I was inspired a few years ago by Dave Canterbury when he did his woodsman series. I made some leather pouches, knife sheathes , axe blade covers,possible bags and waxed canvas pouches, haversacks etc… it was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing! I dig your diy gear.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks my friend. DIY gear is awesome. Good skill to have to be able to make what we need.

[@Gaddman100]

I really enjoy your videos, I’m glad I found your Chanel! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

Brian's Outdoor Adventures Thanks very much! Cheers

[@tom_olofsson]

It is good for outdoorsmen to see they can make gear.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Outstanding brother! Every bit of it works and works good. Excellent video!

[@EnduranceRoom]

SurvivorMetalMan Thanks brother! Appreciate it.

[@migueldeangel46]

I dig this. I have made some of my gear too: knife, sheath, axe handle, tarp, fire kit pouch, cordage pouch, small possibles haversack/pouch, bottle carrier, spoons and more. Crafting and self reliance skills are a huge part of it for me.

[@DougPalumbo]

Excellent! Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Doug Palumbo Thanks, Doug! Cheers

[@paddypete1]

great video,diy gear is the way to go,no hype,just gear that works well

[@EnduranceRoom]

PaddyPete1 absolutely. thank you, appreciate it

[@paddypete1]

@@EnduranceRoom no probs my friend,i make all my own gear,and i know it will work when it's needed

[@jeffdraijer7549]

Great video again! This channel is going to get huge!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Jeff Draijer thanks Jeff!

[@OKBushcraft]

Great vid! I really like to make stuff. My prized head gear is a hand made wool stocking cap my wife made me a number of years ago. It was HUGE, she felt horrible. I got excited knowing that the French made their berets way too big and then washed them in extreamly hot water. Its called felting. My hat fits just right and the weave is extreamly tight since it shrank so much. I love it for loads of reasons.

[@EnduranceRoom]

OKBushcraft Thank you! Good to know tip on tightening up the wool. I haven’t picked up any wool headgear yet.

[@tramontane3239]

You are a natural at this stuff.One of the most underrated pieces of kit is the sewing kit. Hit up the thrift stores for needles and thread and in no time ya got kits for each pack.Quickie kit is to melt the plastic out of a spent shotgun round, take the brass and use it as an end cap for a second spent shotgun round. It will look like a double ended shotgun round with one end removable brass cap. Cheap and easy-peasey. I use upholstery thread.Thanks for sharing.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Tramontane thank you! Its been a lifelong process, but where there is joy and your heart is in it, it seems to come easy. That is an excellent tip on the sewing kit. Gonna have to put some together. Much appreciated

[@iswildexplorer]

That anorack looks great man. Really cool topics and information. Keep them coming 🖖

[@EnduranceRoom]

iswildexplorer Thanks a ton! Didn’t take too long to put together. With a machine, it would take no time at all. Got the basics of it put together and then add detail, lining, etc as I get to it. Now I need to make a lighter one for spring/fall. Cheers!

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Wow its amazing to see your growth on the channel your views are reflecting how great your doing bro awesome job! Incredible to see all these happy people appreciate your hard work. Cheers

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks brother! always appreciate it.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

surprised I missed this one...but Im glad I found it lol

[@gamersquidtv5000]

I love making my own gear. Great video

[@EnduranceRoom]

GamerSquid tv thanks!

[@281covfefe5]

💯 nothing like making ur own gear !! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@EnduranceRoom]

281 homefree yes, indeed! cheers

[@viviennazarenus510]

an example for what your mind can believe, you can achieve... thx from new germany...

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you Vivien! All the best.

[@greywindLOSP]

Well done M8, Well done!.....Aho!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks very much! cheers

[@lurveleggoutdoors9930]

Very cool looking gear and the philosophy you put forward is something we all could learn from! Great vid!🇳🇴

[@EnduranceRoom]

Lurvelegg Outdoors Thank you! Much appreciated. Cheers from NW Pennsylvania Jess

[@rlbranch65]

Love this. Found an old wool blanket at a thrift store on sale for $5.00. Trying to make an anorak this weekend. Thank you for the variety and the simplicity of being selfreliance.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Awesome, Randy! Good luck with your Anorak. Its really one of my favorite pieces of winter gear.

[@rlbranch65]

@@EnduranceRoom , loved yours. Made me think maybe I could do it as well. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@TheScoundrel70]

Just found your Chanel, and this was a great introduction to your Chanel. New sub. Looking forward to going through your videos, and seeing your future videos!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Sean Lewis Thanks Sean! Appreciate it

[@DavidKralikOutdoors]

Two thumbs up on the DIY gear. I'm really glad that Woods sent me over here. Might be I've found a new favorite channel. All the best. David

[@EnduranceRoom]

David Kralik Outdoors thanks very much, David! Apologies, just saw your comment. Cheers, Jess

[@Hoonozit]

Viewed, liked, commented and subbed. I like your attitude. See you on the next one.

[@ashleyscheepers6981]

You earned yourself a new sub with this one. Great work.

[@jessierobbins6308]

Excellent job and inspiration.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Jessie!

[@ScoOutDoors]

I really like your homemade woollen hoodie I got to try this because they are really expensive to buy thank you very much for the videos keep up the great work 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you, Paul! Making the anorak/hoodie wasn’t that hard at all. I did it with very basic sewing skills. I added in some detail and extra stitching over time and eventually put in a fleece lining. Super warm and some of my all time favorite winter gear. Good luck with yours! cheers

[@borntoolate1282]

Great looking gear! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EnduranceRoom]

thank you!

[@rlbranch65]

Love it!!! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

[@lesleybeyersdorf]

Awesome content. Really enjoy your POV. Would love to see a video or photos of how you made your haversack!

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Lesley! Was just thinking about filming something with it. I will go over how I put together.

[@Vitalfrost7734]

Awesome video, great skills, thanks for sharing bro!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Hog Creek Village Thank you!

[@moecantileverjr]

Very good stuff.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Moe Cantilever thanks, Moe!

[@lesleybeyersdorf]

Would love to see a video or photos of how you made your haversack!

[@JEFLeb35712]

Wow. Very talented.

[@EnduranceRoom]

JEFLEBLANC thank you very much!

[@paulb9062]

Just found your channel well done on your gear impressed and subscribed.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Ya man,I don't know know you,but I'm envious of your lifestyle,I would give anything to sell all my shit and live of the land and roam around in the Bush for a year,bit really I'm proud of you,I'm in Kentucky if ever your around stop on by

[@EnduranceRoom]

Jason Pettit Thanks very much, Jason! Appreciate it.

[@jameshutto3047]

These folks are out in Kentucky. kzbin.info/door/3gAdO8lx1xQNObyENHa51Q Btw just get out there and do it. Under 20 bucks and you can get out there. Doesnt have to be fancy to work

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

I made myself a bush shirt out of a Russian wool blanket that I got for a song, no pocket on mine but I love it!

[@EnduranceRoom]

TurtleWolf Pack Sweet! They are really great. Wish I would have known about them years ago.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@EnduranceRoom sad thing is most people dont even know how great wool actually is even with the explosion of merino and high end sock makers!

[@shauncarl9535]

Great video. Awesome idea's Jess. Thx

[@EnduranceRoom]

Shaun Carl thanks a ton Shaun! cheers

[@anders1685]

great videos,thanks

[@EnduranceRoom]

ANDERS Thank you!

[@user-wk2jr6sx5o]

that's a great and inspirating video. i recently had made a pocket sheath from a piece of leather i had laying around. it's now my favorite piece of edc i carry, even nicer than the knife it carries.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Excellent! Thank you 🤝

[@moorshound3243]

This is gold. Please do more videos on things you made. I have an old woll blanket thinking about turning it into a top?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! I will. Think I might do one on my anorak. It was easy enough to make. One blanket was plenty of material for it. Definitely a great project. Go for it. 🤝

[@moorshound3243]

@@EnduranceRoom I was out last night with a poncho & wool blanket I had sewn up to make a sleeping bag pocket thing? Just layed on a tarp no ground pad. It is unusually warm here in the UK at the moment? Had a good sleep then woke up at 01:30am to pot heads playing music on the hill haha. I need to be further away from town.

[@AmitDixit13]

very resourceful.... keep it up!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Amit Dixit thanks, cheers!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Just found your video. Nice Gear you make !!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Kris Hoogstraat thanks Kris! cheers Jess

[@johnburgin7478]

Thanks for sharing. I have a Sika hide I had prepped for tanning . Didn’t get in a rush . Then Harvey hit . Looked at the other day and the hair is pulling out . Guess it’s time to repurpose it for leather

[@nazgulonabudget4429]

Glad i found your channel! Not much information on diy gear on yt ! For me that's what self reliance is about otherwise it is kind of pointless! I just sub!

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nazgul On a budget Thanks very much! Welcome aboard.

[@herbsmith6871]

Very cool my friend, You should do a tutorial on that Adirondack shirt, that would be super cool 🤠

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Herb! I plan on it at some point. Need to find a good blanket for the project.

[@TACHILL]

Loved this video and subscribed. I make alot of my own gear as well. Great stuff

[@EnduranceRoom]

awesome, thanks! welcome to the channel!

[@atlasiroh5095]

Awesome, dude! I'm inspired

[@pineywoodsriders2184]

Great video man.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Bill!

[@huntshackwildernessexperie6820]

Excellent. I am a Big believer in making my own gear and equipment. I get what I want and have the satisfaction of using my own gear. I also hope my videos inspire others to give it a try. sub.

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks very much! Yes indeed, making your own gear really takes the experience up a notch. subbed back. cheers Jess

[@huntshackwildernessexperie6820]

@@EnduranceRoom Thanks for joining me. Nice to find a few like minded people ATB Paul

[@manuelacevedo5150]

Keep up that ifo bro,,,

[@Southernlandbushcraft]

Awsome stuff mate. I love ya gear. Subbed

[@ourtechwriter]

Admiration! Still I could benefit if you'd make another set of gear to show the steps

[@EnduranceRoom]

ourtechwriter thanks! Will try and film something in the future.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

well done!...subbed...woods

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks, Woods! Subbed back! Glad to connect, sir. Jess

[@KennethNicholson1972]

Brilliant1 Great kit, and awesome video. Much love, uk

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks my friend, cheers

[@joannekeefe426]

Hey how awesome! You gave me a great idea. I have a leather jacket i Don't wear. Its way too big. Someone gave it to me. Yeah know I truly miss is my ribz "front pack" the company went out of business and I can't get another one. And I need one. Nice video! Its definitely the way to go.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you! Improvisation is definitely the way forward. I bet you could rig up a front pack pretty easy.

[@michaelmadgod3626]

Dude awsome video just found ya and subscribed. I feel ya 100 percent I too have a hole lot of homeade gear I use in the woods and really everywhere and i really do enjoy it more. I try and save money for stuff I cant make now

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks Michael! Welcome to the channel

[@MrKaido93]

Outstanding helpful video. Excellent use of creativity and various materials for practical needs/uses. I first learned about Palanka in the Estonian Army. That material is outstanding. Yep your Spot on. Nothing like tall knee high Leggings/ Boots. Do you think your Deer hide leggings will protect from bites from Copperheads/ Timber Rattlesnakes? Experiences in the Wilderness as a Hunter, Soldier showed me that tall knee high boots/ Leggings are the way to go. I prefer tall lace up Snake boots.

[@EnduranceRoom]

I really like the leggings, but I wouldn’t trust them for snake bites. They are good for warmth and light brush with thorns. I have a pair of Swiss gaiters that are quite good.

[@MrKaido93]

@@EnduranceRoom The leggings look good. Thicker type Canvas or Leather from different animals make also for excellent effective material for protective Leggings. Such Self challenging creation projects develop broaden ones skills. The end goal is Awesome rewarding just as you said in deed litterely! There is nothing like the uniqueness, condidence and self expansion improvement expansion one gets from making creating customized useful items. Way to go keep up the good creative work and videos coming.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great job on the gear Jess, I've been dabbling here and there with leather. I can't sew worth a crap. I find it easier sewing leather when you have the pre-made holes to run your stitching through. Been wanting to do more, but afraid of screwing up, especially since leather is so expensive.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thanks, Jeff! I really like using the Easy Stitch tool, a little awl that has spool built into it. Find it great for this stuff. Works good on leather and canvas.

[@jeffrichards5106]

@@EnduranceRoom Have to get me one of those. Thanks

[@Thicbladi]

Jeff Richards I use the cheapest thinnest leather I can find to do it first before I move on to the stuff I would actually use

[@jeffrichards5106]

@@Thicbladi Good idea, thanks. That makes sense, experiment with the cheap stuff 1st 👍

[@micheloff-grid4248]

Nice job my friend .i made many of my gears .if you look on KZbin....Michel off-grid I made a very light teepe and titanium stove ..actually two of them To come back whit you I made blanket closed I made sock whit wool blanket and lots more keep going

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks so much, Michel! Just saw your teepee video. Very cool, indeed! Looking forward to your future videos, sir. all the best, Jess

[@shadowcastre]

There really is a satisfaction that goes with making your own gear. It's a one of a kind and custom fit. Commercially made gear is soooo expensive and at 6'5" & 235#, finding something that fits is a challenge. For myself I find that pullover outer wear gets way to warm... I much prefer an open front wrap around style for better thermal regulation. I'm even going to add an additional 12 inches to 2 sides of my Plash palatka and tie outs for a custom fit. Thanks for the video.. I'm subbed! Question... Are you affiliated with the pathfinder school?

[@EnduranceRoom]

Nice! I have been thinking of doing the same to one of my palatkas for awhile. Just haven’t brought my self to cut into one just yet. I am not affiliated, but did take a couple classes there. Excellent instructors. Cheers Jess

[@SuperIain13]

Very cool, I've made a few camping/woodscraft items, modified some to better fit my needs, I made a army blanket match coat, and I made a survival poncho with the other for a get home kit. And a few other things. And I think you're right, its always better when you make it. You're the only one who knows what and how you want it to work for you. Awesome video again! I'm glad I subscribed! What are you using for a mess kit?

[@EnduranceRoom]

SuperIain13 Thanks very much! You know exactly where I am coming from. The match coat sounds cool. I usually just go carnivore in the woods, meat on a stick. Use my steel bottle for anything else. I have a canteen cup and a nesting cup for my 32 oz bottle, but I haven’t really had a need for them on these overnighters.

[@SuperIain13]

Right on, if you'd like, I have a perfect piece of Russian military surplus that would be great for your overnights or just day trips. I've got 1 that I use, and 1 on the way from Russia now. (I got a killer deal) I've got a collection of European military mess kits, but I'd rather see it used than collect dust. So if you'd like, I'll send you one, either the one I've got now. (It's used but in great shape) or the one on the way. (It's new and probably still has the storage oil on it. It needs to be boiled to get rid of the oil). Your choice if you want it.

[@EnduranceRoom]

@@SuperIain13 I really do appreciate the offer, that is super kind, but I don't think I would use it for much. I am a little quirky, but I kind of got a thing about aluminum. Thank you, though.

[@SuperIain13]

@@EnduranceRoom Right on, I just thought I'd offer you the kit. I get being ticky about some things. Keep up the good videos and be safe out there.

[@trevormartin3987]

Would like a full vid on how to make the leggings and top Love your work and watch all the time

[@EnduranceRoom]

thanks Trevor! Will try and do something along those lines in the future.

[@punkeasy]

I love the bag and the coat, did you use the same thread on both or did you use wool on wool and canvas thread on the leather bag or leather stitching maybe. Fantastic work, I admire the spirit dwelling in your heart, it has shaped a Man amoung men.

[@EnduranceRoom]

Thank you. Yes, same thread on both, although I ended up adding some other threading to the anorak. Both were fun projects. Have a good one.

[@zachyweezer]

just liked and subbed, my friend. excellent video. when you modified your old hickory, did you reference any videos here on youtube? if so, i'd love a link. i've just gotten into making scales and am getting an urge to tackle blade modding. i also appreciate the fact you used only hand tools. i'm a man of few tools. lol. thanks again :)

[@EnduranceRoom]

Zachary Thomason thanks Zachary! I checked out a few old hickory vids, but in the end, I just went for it. I cut it length and a rough shape, then followed the bevel of the blade up to the new tip with a file and eyed it up. Wasn’t hard, just a little time consuming. Go slow, and you should be good. I used a cutoff wheel, a clamp, 2 files, and sandpaper. gorilla glued the scales and pinned them with thick copper wire.

[@goldentopaz]

native trapper still use those kind of leggings made from moose hide with the fur still on the outside to mask your scent especially if you trap wolves in canada they have way better sense of smell so you have to mask it with charcoal or other animal hides

[@dutchywv]

you should have a body cast mould made of your body I did and making my own gear is much simpler now you can fit it to your body I wear a shirt I made out by mistake had a lot of compartment on it use one person did ask if I make it, yes I know she sews her self she very interested helping me with my gear to sew them that's great she lives on a farm and has a lot of trees line on it the plus side it on a lake to that great too I can lunch my boat there too and I am not working I can cut her lawn too she did like the body mould of me she did a shirt for me form deer it pulls over the other clothes I like it -is made long so if I need to sit on something wet my butt does not get wet she did darken the leather to a grayish /green colour I wear mukluks when I do survival camping I thought did very well for the first one I make I still have them she said she will make a pair for me for winter she said keeps her busy as well