HAVERSACK HACK

IN TODAYS VIDEO WE WILL SHOW A QUICK EASY TIP OR HACK TO MAKE CARRY OF A BEDROLL ON A HAVERSACK EASIER. The HAVERSACK IS A GREAT WAY TO CARRY YOUR WOODSCRAFT / BUSHCRAFT KIT TO THE FIELD OR WOODS. OFTEN WE PLAN ON CAMPING OUT AND WANT TO HAVE A FULL CAMP WITH US TO MAKE US MORE COMFORTABLE WHILE WE STAY OVERNIGHT AROUND A CAMPFIRE. WITH THE HACK IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN CARRY A BEDROLL OR TARP ON THE STRAP OF A HAVERSACK . THE BLACKBIRDHAVERSACK HASA STRAP THAT CAN BE UNBUCKLED TO EASY OF ACCESS. OTHER HAVERSACKS OR SHOULDER BAGS CAN BE USED FOR THIS HACK BUT IT MAY TAKE MORE EFFORT TO GET THE SAME RESULTS. IF YOU ENJOY THIS VIDEO PLEASE HIT THE LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE BUTTON BEFORE YOU LEAVE SAFE JOURNEYS
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[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

I have become so interested in more old school minimal camping, just haversack and belt tools , but needed some way take wool blanket , great idea blackie , thx

[@blackoracle69]

thanks for watching hope you like the video if you do please hit the like button before you go safe journeys

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Man I could watch your videos all day! I truly appreciate how you go through step by step!!

[@blackoracle69]

I appreciate that!

[@imhigh0013]

Blackie Thomas instructional dvd... earn Blackie some monies. Just sayin. (My ideas fee... promo code for future Blackie Thomas merch.). 🤔 😊

[@JoeMac1983]

Months ago I came here just for the black powder knowledge. I stayed for everything. Great channel Blackie!

[@blackoracle69]

thank you very much

[@larryeddings3185]

Great idea! I'm going to use that to carry a wool blanket with my Blackbird haversack.

[@blackoracle69]

Perfect!

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie , Another Great Video and Outstanding Information , Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I started watching your videos before I had my Spinal Stroke last February 18 ,2021 . I appreciate you reteaching me and knocking off the rust on what I learned back in Boy Scouts in the 1970s . I'm able to walk with my cane for short distance, I did walk 70 yards with out my cane it was shaky but I am getting stronger. I'm planning to come to (LA) Lower Alabama this spring to your gathering . Yes You Are The Master Woodsman and Buschcrafter. Tim L.

[@blackoracle69]

look forward to seeing you in person

[@johnboleyjr.1698]

Man, Blackie's on a roll these days.

[@blackoracle69]

thanks

[@thethan302]

that's basically the way I started out carrying gear. it works pretty well especially if you're going with a somewhat minimalist setup. But having the bedroll pulled against your back is suprisingly comfortable and I never felt encumbered like lugging a big backpack might.

[@blackoracle69]

thats me as well if i carry a blanket this way i dont seem to notice it..but if i carry it like a yoke from civil war days it always gets in the way for me

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

I need to try this setup myself. Working on it tonight. What's great about this is if you're also carrying a rifle or shotgun. This setup seems much less cumbersome and out of the way, especially when you want to shoulder the firearm with the gear still on you.

[@kalstreksandtrails7606]

That's a cool ideal. Awesome video my friend

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks 👍

[@MichaelR58]

Blackie , great tip , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@blackoracle69]

My pleasure

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

One word - SUPERB !!! This channel should have 4 times the number of subscriptions. This wasn't something I would have thought of. But I'll certainly remember it !!! Add a canteen or two on a GI pistol belt & voila !!! I'd love to see you produce a video on Survival Edible Plant foraging

[@blackoracle69]

exactly it works well for that quick overnight in mild temps

[@danmuchoney7164]

I absolutely luv your vids. You have a whole lotta knowledge young man. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamwatson840]

Thanks again. Great light load for a over night trip.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Really great hack, thanks!

[@blackoracle69]

You're welcome!

[@kylewilkinson6975]

Blackie, for those who don't have detachable straps. Rool blanket around hank of cordage leaving enough out each end to atach to "D" rings or other attach points. Use zipties to secure to strap ( prevents bouncing off shoulder).

[@randybranch4005]

Excellent. Definitely using this. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackoracle69]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dxradioman6351]

Very nice, Blackie.

[@blackoracle69]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@boomshanka8743]

Clever stuff Blackie, my Blackbird haversack has become a truly treasured possession.

[@blackoracle69]

glad you enjoy it

[@leejohnson8095]

This is excellent information..thanks Blackie!

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

I gotta get me one of those haversacks. Great tip for carrying a blanket roll. Thanks Blackie. - Tennessee Smoky

[@blackoracle69]

Right on

[@paal1576]

Shalom and namaste Thank you...this tip is brilliant.

[@anthonyjacobs6790]

Really interesting and educational video, thank you.

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StevenJarrett1961]

Excellent way to carry it. Love these short ones

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you like it

[@ROMAN138]

Your videos really are cool. So simple but yet so effective.

[@blackoracle69]

I appreciate that!

[@TerryC69]

Good detail and very practical. Thanks!

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great idea

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you think so!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kennethwilson8633]

Your hat boots a handbag all match too. I had to say it. Have fun stay safe.

[@blackoracle69]

Always! lol

[@kevchard5214]

Great idea Blackie!! I will try that one on my Blackbird with my tarp.

[@blackoracle69]

Go for it!

[@michaeljones5395]

Great Tip! Thanks for Sharing!

[@blackoracle69]

No problem!

[@JBaads]

Thumbs up from the northwest.

[@blackoracle69]

thanks

[@dido111115]

I love learning from you

[@blackoracle69]

thank you glad you find it useful

[@andrewbutton2039]

I used to do that when travelling, just with a load of rope instead of a haversack. Now i have a haversack i'll have to try it next time i'm off travelling

[@StevieWyatt]

Great hack, thanks, greetings from UK 🇬🇧

[@blackoracle69]

safe journeys to you

[@benterwellen]

Blackie, Another great tip ty for sharing…

[@blackoracle69]

No problem 👍

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffwilkinson5281]

Sorry my phone is acting that is the coolest thing I've seen in summer keep up the good work bring some more tips

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks! Will do!

[@johnwyman5939]

Dam good idea , keeps it out of the way. 👍

[@blackoracle69]

That's the plan!

[@tinsoldier5621]

Interesting. I never thought of this. Thanks

[@blackoracle69]

Glad to help

[@cotywiltgen4724]

Loved it. Had to try it out on my polish bread bag as soon as I saw this. Thanks.

[@blackoracle69]

Wonderful!

[@michalurbanful]

Another great tip! Thank you!

[@blackoracle69]

You are so welcome!

[@riftvallance2087]

Brilliant

[@pianop1961]

Another great idea! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@blackoracle69]

My pleasure!

[@glennnewell2786]

Great idea.

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks!

[@robertofoster2009]

Hey Blackie, good bed roll tip!

[@blackoracle69]

Hey, thanks

[@kenbennett9681]

Very helpful! I will be doing this for sure.

[@blackoracle69]

Great!

[@james_lessick892]

You could put the Ranger Roll on the strap also from 2 videos ago. I love this Stuff and you are the best Mr Blackie .👌🤠👍

[@blackoracle69]

Cool idea

[@MrMarktrumble]

Thank you. I will use this procedure.

[@blackoracle69]

Great!

[@tomritter493]

Great tip as always

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks again!

[@smoothvern165]

Another great tip! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Really great useful tips all the time!

[@blackoracle69]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thefusilier4702]

That's Clever, ingenious, I'm a "HUGE" fan of the Hobo blanket roll, & it's variations. I'm glade you brought up how flexible it can be, I'm using something similar, for hunting, packed right, I can do 48 /72 hrs, & I hunt with my Dog, = xx gear & water, if you have more videos ideals on your Hobo roll, please direct me to those videos? Thnx's

[@blackoracle69]

i suppest look at my down and dirty play list its full of tips and tricks for haversacks bedroll cook sets ect

[@williamdroom5789]

That's awesome. You could slide your axe inside the blanket.

[@blackoracle69]

yep or a small wire cooking set

[@theguywitheyebrows]

better than jangling against your leg and draggin against the brush, fairly classic id guess i am sure i seen it in use before but never commited it to memory. thanks for the tip!!

[@blackoracle69]

Absolutely

[@D5quared91]

Love me some Blackie! :D

[@blackoracle69]

lol thanks

[@jeffrichards5106]

Nice hack Blackie, that looks like the best way to go. Thanks!👍

[@blackoracle69]

No problem 👍

[@70TheProfessor]

Thanks for another great tip on using your haversack. The adjustable strap design really shines here; rolling the blanket around a typical strap would be a lot harder.

[@blackoracle69]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glennfyfe1357]

Thanks, good video.

[@blackoracle69]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnmachner6450]

Thanks buddy cool stuff

[@blackoracle69]

No problem 👍

[@kanatislings9307]

I’m very happy with the blackbird haversack! I use it on all my hikes now! Nice quality. She’s so pretty I named her Salma Hayek

[@blackoracle69]

lol sounds sood

[@jasonjohnson6344]

There’s several companies that sell longish, multi-pocket pouches that are designed to slide over the front straps on back packs. I think mine are from Wynex through Amazon. Will hold a small fire kit in the typical small rectangular tin boxes in the small pocket and a folding saw fits perfectly in the larger pocket. A Mora can be carried on em too. Very well designed and one would be perfect for the front of your haversack. That’s why I got a set and they are so good that I got a second set for my own haversack setup. Nice idea there. Much better than hanging it from the bottom or strapping to the top. I fold my tarps, blankets and ponchos differently than you do but I’m certain your way of carrying would be no different. Great idea Blackie. 👍

[@blackoracle69]

thanks

[@toneyjohnson8910]

Multipurpose. always thinking. thanks.

[@blackoracle69]

thanks for watching

[@cnybanditoutdoors]

That's a great hack for sure!!!

[@blackoracle69]

thanks

[@a.toddmoore7262]

Hey Blackie, great tips video as always! I have been looking, rather unsuccessfully, for a list of bushcraft gatherings so that I can see which ones might fit into my spring/summer/fall travel plans. any ideas? Would sure be nice is someone were able to maintain a listing like that. I think it would be a benefit to the whole community.

[@blackoracle69]

Sounds great! my gathering will be april 6-10th it will be held at geneva state forest in lower central alabama

[@ricardolott616]

Cool!!! The only complain i have about the haversack is that it makes my spine uncomfortable after a long whay. Greetings from Brazil !

[@blackoracle69]

thank you for your comment Greetings from Alabama

[@marclee5250]

I like it ! any thought on rolling a piece of cordage in the blanket. Then drag the haversack strap through. Unfortunately, my haversack is permanently attached on both ends.

[@blackoracle69]

i have done the pull thru before and usually it works as long as it dont get hung up and pull the guts out of the roll had that happen a few times

[@kylewilkinson6975]

Roll some cordage as Blackie did the bag strap. Then attach to "D" rings (play with it til you find what works for you) and hang it along with the haversack strap. You can then use the bushcraft zip ties to snug it to the strap to keep it from bouncing. Tinkering is key. Keep playing with different ways. You'll learn things you've never seen before in videos.

[@stevenkuntryjones690]

I remember in basic training they made us role up our ponchos and carry it on the back of our LBE belt. Good idea carrying it on the strap of your bag. I always think I might loose mine using the straps on the bottom of my butt pack to carry mine.

[@blackoracle69]

i never had one come free but i had several get torn down there

[@stevenkuntryjones690]

@@blackoracle69 o yes all the thorns and briers we got in the south rips stuff alose

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU

[@blackoracle69]

my pleasure

[@concretecowboy8174]

Thnxs

[@blackoracle69]

no problem

[@davidtarbassian1490]

Awesome concept. Why do you choose to have your bedroll/sleep system on the strap while the shelter system is in the haversack?

[@blackoracle69]

the bed roll will carry well this way and the small tarp / hammock inside the haversack need to be protected from thorns and scrapes the blanket will do fine with the scratches

[@pujo28]

What r your thoughts on foreign military wool blankets compared to US issued. I know the foreign ones could be expensive

[@blackoracle69]

i have tried several the swiss /german / italian /french ..the italian is warm so is the swiss the german can be but its a little stiff and does not want to wrap around me well and the french was not warm to me it was nearly waterproof but was like carboard

[@JohnJCaputo]

This falls under “I can’t believe I never thought of that”. How many times have a I seen a rope through a bedroll to carry it - why not use the bag you are carrying anyway? Thanks, Blackie! I typically carry all of my heavy bits in a canteen set and then a haversack with the light stuff. This will work great with the fully detechable strap on my canteen bag.

[@blackoracle69]

it works well for a over night with light gear i will be doing a overnight in cold temps soon using this

[@stevenladrig9592]

I've got my blanket hooked onto my broad sac it's at underneath the right track or hook to it

[@blackoracle69]

nice!

[@margaretadler6162]

Hey Blackie, are the Blackbird haversack going to be available in the future? ATB Sam Adler from Vietnam

[@blackoracle69]

yep i sent the link to your other email

[@yjmilder.7539]

The day without a Blackie is a lost day

[@blackoracle69]

lol well thank you

[@edwardschofield6692]

Good video.Question for you.How would it work rolling up your blanket

[@edwardschofield6692]

tie up to strap.I don't have haversack.Detachable strap great idea.Yours good size also.Sorry big fingers hit send before I was done.

[@blackoracle69]

you can roll it around a fixed strap ya just got to kinda wind the strap like i did and then unwind it as you add the blanket

[@edwardschofield6692]

Thanks Blackie always helpful

[@robertbrannan9375]

Just discovered your channel. Can I buy one of these blackbird haversacks?

[@blackoracle69]

email me at [e-mail] if i have one left i will let you know

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Man, you come up with some common sense ideas!!!

[@blackoracle69]

thanks i try

[@susanp.collins7834]

Doesn't he just! Go and find his video about how to make a Hobo Handline! All these fancy turned wood little Works of Art. And then see how Blackie made his! I have mine already made with all sorts of little goodies in the tin part, all hooked up and ready to go. Then the people where I have my caravan built me a sort of a tent/lean to kitchen with wooden fixtures from the old flooded out Campsite and green net and a fence and sinks and 2 taps and EVERYTHING. And I'm busy ironing out the glitches and doing some work on my caravan. But its THERE. With a choice of six LEGAL places to fish from. I can't WAIT!

[@Texo_McKevo]

I have thought on by just adding the strap now after being told there nothing like that. Here’s proof lol.