How to Make a Turtle Shell Bag: Stoneage Clothing Making, Native American Inspired

‪@TheTribeOfBenjamin‬
This is a fun project, to make your own custom creation. In this video. I used a few items I had on hand to make a turtle shell backpack.
The Turtle and I have a long history. In this video, I make an item very special to me, a turtle shell bag. I call it my turtle shell backpack. I use it to store my primitive, stone age gear. I am always amazed by the beauty of nature and creation highlighted in Native American culture, this bag is inspired by those traditions.

[@gary_omg1437]

beauty of primitive

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for writing!

[@Violalee1965]

Looks like a perfect string survival backpack. The actual shell holding up the bag must be nice since it makes the bag a bit more rigid and solid. Love to see videos like these where people make something useful primitively especially out of what looks like some scraps. Thanks for the video and I found the rain/running water in the back plus the no commentary style to be quite calming.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks so much for writing! Really glad you enjoyed the video. I was happy that I was able to use some of the scrap and leftovers I had around. These are one of the earlier projects I started making way back when and I’ve always taken to them For some reason. I’m glad to own this one and I hope to use it a lot on my outings. All the best, my friend, take care! Ben

[@govindmulani4573]

I’m so glad you are back. Wish I could learn the stuff you do

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for writing, nice to hear from you! Have fun and learn, I’m doing the same. All the best! Ben

[@chuckgdry]

Great video, I'm happy to see you posting again.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I so appreciate all your years of support. Great hearing from you my friend! All the best! Ben

[@Wildernessquestoutdoors]

Amazing job, Ben

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks my friend, glad to have you on by! By the way, have you ever used any of the blue fox spinners?😃

[@greywolfwalking6359]

A fine project...also becomes a great " possibles bag"... every Hunter/ gatherer..needs one!! Thanks for sharing !! A good day to you n your's!! ...............> 👍🐺🧙‍♂️!!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I agree! I can think of several special items I would like to carry in a bag like this.These are one of my favorites to make. Great to hear from you! Have fun!

[@charliehay1520]

Finally back pm KZbin! It is about time💯💪

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Good to hear from you! It’s been quite the journey to get back here I’m glad I found my way back. Your comment pumps me up! All the best!

[@doukdouk2550]

That is a work of Art! ❤

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for checking out the vid! Appreciate the kind words! Ben

[@fadeintoyou5341]

I was just checking out your channel - so glad to see you are uploading again! I've been subscribed for ages, and always thought of you as one of the better paleo-tech creators. Please don't stop posting lol especially now as primitive tech is trending

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thank you so much for writing and sticking with me for all these years! Comments like yours really are nice to hear. I enjoy doing this stuff too much to stop. I just need to stay motivated and posting my activities. So good to hear from you. All the best! Ben

[@stoneedge1603]

Awesome!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Hey, really glad you could watch! Thanks! Ben

[@Paleoman52]

Wow this was great! I sure enjoyed this project and was so glad to see everything was done by using what would have been available to an early person living during stone age times. I particularly enjoyed the drilling of the shell part and the numerous drills you used to get holes in that hard shell. As I have said in the past, you are the real deal my friend and it is so good to be watching videos from you again! Great job!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I’m so glad you could find some enjoyment from the video, Paleoman. I wanted to highlight those drills and show how effective they can be on a hard material like turtle shell. I knew some rockhounds would appreciate seeing them in real use. I often wonder if similar scenes would have played out like this in years past. I think it’s so cool that we can do activities like this that connect us with the past. I know you know what I’m talking about. Hope to talk to you again soon my friend. Thanks so much for writing!

[@oldstoneossilex]

👋Jolie création 👍

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Great to hear from you, my friend! Have a great day!

[@theyoungoutdoorsman5814]

Man what a great video. Love the idea. What about making an atlatl??? They are really great survival weapons. If I was ever out in the mountains and had to survive. I'd cut me a bow stave to season and build me a quick alatl set to hunt with then work on building me a fire hardened bow.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks a lot woodsman! I’m glad you could stop by to watch my vid.It’s always great to hear from other primitive enthusiasts and folks who enjoy getting out and doing these activities. Half the fun for me is knowing there are other people with the same passion for the all the ways.I almost made an Atlatl video several times throughout the years I think I’ve always enjoyed bows and arrows so much that I have neglected the old dart thrower. All the best my friend!

[@idrek1]

I wish you would show hot to knap a drill point