Equipment for FANTASY Adventurer: Bocksten Cloak

The Bocksten cloak is from a historic find in Sweden, and it might just be one of the most practical cloak designs for a fantasy adventurer, watch this video to find out why
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[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Greg's post on the Bocksten Cloak: www.middleearthrangers.org/fo... Middle Earth Reenactment Society website: edgeofthewild.org/ ...on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/N9T... ...news Letters: www.middleearthrangers.org/fo...

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@neoaliphant yep it does :)

[@LivingAnachronism]

Iodo! What are the odds I also did a cloak video this week?! I talk about the Bocksten a bit, really interested to get your thoughts! I personally found the Bocksten template a little intimidating, so I docked it some points for that, but I'm glad to know it's not as hard as it looks. We came to many of the same conclusions about cloak length and "cosplay" cloaks choking you, and that proper weight distribution is important. I foresaw some problems with the Bocksten that you might disagree with though, so again, really interested to know get your input. Your kit looks great btw. Cheers!

[@jonanderson3050]

maybe with winter approaching, it was time for adventurers' thoughts to turn to cozy warmth!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much for the comment, and I'm glad you like my kit :) I finally had time to watch you're video and I commented, but I'll say it again: amazing video! I agree with what you say about the bocksten cloak, it certainly doesn't work with backpacks (unless you wear them on the inside of the cloak), I guess I just get around this by always using side slung packs Now I think I'll have to make a how to video on the bocksten cloak

[@marcusfridh8489]

it is autumn, a perfect time for cloaks, and personally i think that cloaks together with hoods like the skjödehavnshood is highly underrated nowadays as warm peice of cloathing.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@marcusfridh8489 I agree, I love cloaks/hoods, I often end up wearing them with everyday clothing as well as with my garb

[@marcusfridh8489]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger my best rainprotection is a a hooded cloak that i sewn myself, made of silicontreated canvastype cottonfabric, wich is bought as tentfabric for larptent. i made a tarp from that fabric, and from the spare of it i made the raincloak, and even a gugel-hood. at least the cloak i wear every rainy day, at fancypatries, like new years eve, familyparties and so on, i wear a homesewn do gi style wrapshirt with a vikingstyle skjöldehavns hood as my nicest garb.

[@Indianadirtpirate]

I just made my Ruana cloak after watching your videos this morning.. Thank you so much for all the wonderful information ℹ️

[@EccentricTuber]

I know that this cloak is relatively simple in design, but I totally think you should still make a tutorial on making this cloak!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you for your comment :) if I ever make another one I'll film the process, but the picture I put up on the screen of my pattern template should be enough to make one

[@chasechaney3055]

Awesome Ranger kit!!!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much :)

[@mrkultra1655]

Great presentation, thanks

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

No problem :)

[@PaulBMiller]

Great video! Keep them coming!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much :)

[@alicelund147]

Good video, your pronunciation of "Bocksten" is correct.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Good to know!

[@TexasJack1886]

Hey Iodo :) The way you modified the cloak pattern with more a angular geometry to make it look more dwarvish was a nice touch ⛏ Speaking of dwarvish patterns i REALLY like the way you made your hood in the same aesthetic. Did you ever make a post on the MERF regarding its construction?

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

All I can find is this post where I shared a sketch of the pattern with someone: www.ranger.budgetauthenticity.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47289&sid=fcb7ea2942a8668f4a66909da41d3863#p47289 where the numbers 1 and 2 represent the same length in two places, showing what matches up with what, there are no dimensions so you would have to make a mock-up from a cheap fabric, on the front and back panels the bottom angle (of the point) should be 90 degrees, and the top angle (where the flat bit is on the front) should be equivalent to the shoulder angle on a shirt that fits you

[@TexasJack1886]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger awesome thank you so much that helps a ton! Youre the best :)

[@lukedaniel7669]

I've read loads of your stuff on the MERF (I'm a lurker not a poster but the forum is a treasure trove), where I also learned about the Bocksten cloak from Greg. Great to put a face to a name. My general look is for a woodsman so I made mine mid-calf lengthwith a matching hood per Greg's pattern and it's great plus blends into woodland/dusk extremely well.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Really cool, thanks for your comment :)

[@Test-UCKC]

Previously i thought cloaks we're bulky when paired with a bag but seeing as you put yours on, WHILE wearing the cloak sold me on this style, thank you Iodo!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

It does depend quite a lot on the type of cloak and the type of bag, side fastening cloaks (like this one and the rectangle cloak) work very well with a single strap shoulder bag, but if you want to wear a backpack you would need a ruana cloak, and sadly for the half-circle cloak the only functional ways to wear a bag is fully underneath it or by cutting a strap hole BTW Thanks a lot for all your comments, and the subscribe :)

[@Test-UCKC]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger i appreciate everything and want to say you are one of my favorite KZbinrs because your content and presentation is very entertaining. I looking forward to every new video. Also, i like the fact you went with the, "Iodo, at your service." because it gives me a chance to familiarize myself with the spring and pronunciation of your name so i don't say it wrong, anyway thank you for all the videos and upbeat personality :)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@Test-UCKC Your so welcome :) the "at your service." think actually comes straight from The Hobbit because that is how the dwarves introduce themselves to Bilbo at bag end

[@marcocavaco3150]

Great video Iodo! I will try to make a bocksten one for my self to pair with my ruana one.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Sounds like a great idea, I've found that if I wear the ruana belted like an overtunic, with the bocksten on top it works really well :)

[@marcocavaco3150]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger amazing, then I can wear both 👌

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@marcocavaco3150 you can, have you seen the Living Anachronism video on cloaks, he shows how to wear the ruana as a tunic ;)

[@taylorsteiner9273]

Great stuff!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much :)

[@afternoobtea914]

I have a Bockstensmannens mantel (as we say it in swedish). Bockstensman actually mean buckstoneman. I love this cloak since you can fling it up on your shoulder when warm weather and it also let's you manage your sword/axe.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

awesome to know, thx for your comment :)

[@raymondfoster9326]

Awesome video!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks!

[@awakedoctor8714]

awesome dude!

[@archerashi4290]

love your videos. i hope you can make one about equipment that you think are essential for adventurers to take on their travels. looking forward to the next video!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you for your comment :)

[@NemFX]

Very nice, and you're cute, I'll definitely be following you now ♥︎

[@raffaeleparise6321]

Just found your channel and already subscribed, great stuff! I'll be sure to keep a close eye on your stuff

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you so much, glad you like :)

[@trevorspeer2490]

I'm trying to make a cloak for some dnd cosplay, this was very helpful, thank you.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad I could help!

[@wynmcnamara9604]

Great cloak. I think I'll make myself one for winter.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Awesome, and thank you :)

[@fmjhp762]

FOR THE ALGORITHIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@dr.stephanieannefoulds4012]

A brilliant explanation. Thank you so much, you have a new subscriber :-)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you so much and I'm glad you like the video :)

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

Subscribed.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@DIRKMCGURDIGAN]

I do love the Bocksten style, though mine is wool so I don't get many opportunities to wear it. My go-to is a more traditional linen half circle hooded cloak. I usually loop the strap closure through the top lace on my jerkin which keeps it from pulling back on my neck. Also, regardless of style I don't go longer than knee length to keep it from snagging or getting stepped on.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I know it doesn't look like it in the video but this cloak is wool, it's just a much thinner wool than my winter version, even though it's still quite waterproof, it rains often in the British summer ;) attaching a cloak to you're jerkin is a great idea, I'll have to give that a try

[@AerdernixLittleDragonMacDane]

The pronunciation was good

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks!

[@MrJonboy002]

Thanks for the inspiration! I just started to make my kit and I’m glad I found your channel to put in some dwarven design elements of my own. Could you review your hood and it’s pattern? I like the print it has, where did you find it?

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I made it from hounds-tooth pattern wool, it's very almost a skjoldehamn hood (very simple pattern), I just used diamond shapes for the front and back so it matches the angle of my shoulders better you can see it better in the archery scene in my vambraces video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZm6e2uJitqAg9E

[@treyskies01]

😭ily

[@LuxisAlukard]

Nice cloak and nice video! You ever tried to wear poncho? It seemed to me that it's as good as a cloak, but I never tested that idea...

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

yep, I have one of those military ponchos that you can also use as a shelter tarp, they work

[@ScorpionRegent]

You can make a canvas poncho out of a painters drop cloth. You can easily dye it with coffee or tea for shades of brown. To make it water resistant, rub it down with a large candle and use a heat gun or a hair dryer to let the wax soak into the cloth.

[@jonanderson3050]

I've never heard of this type of cloak! Is it still considered a Bocksten cloak if it has a front closure instead of a solid front? And congrats on more subsbscribers!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

hmm, I'm not really sure but I don't think so, although it can be worn with the slit at the front, the seam is meant to go on you're shoulder, and really 'bocksten' is the name of the historic find, and the example from that find is sewn

[@ianholcombe18]

Try the Ruana cloak lol

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

At some point I will, and Thank you for your comment :)