I Spent The Night Under A Rock Outcrop - 18th Century Camping

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[@nford3886]

I am a forager and think it would be a great skill to enhance your woodland experience, both in edible and medicinal knowledge.

[@kgbear3662]

Hawken! Young man I’m sixty. I’ve aspired for years to follow through with kindred passions . Humility and transparency are oozing from this video. (my first one , I’m new here) . My son is your age and I kept him in the woods and on the water every opportunity I had . The God given spirit , that dwells in us , is regenerated and charged from being in nature, we are made of dirt ourselves and we glean energy from greeting our hands in it. Your content is most refreshing and I both subscribed and hit the like button as well as the notification bell. Ecclesiastes 11:9 Proverbs 3:5-6 Take care and keep your powder dry and coffee ( chocolate) hot.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

This means so much. Thank you for the kind words and I appreciate you watching to the end!

[@musar03580]

Hocking. (I thought you said "hawking" at first, then I saw "Hocking Hills" in your description and realized it is the name of a place.) I enjoy your content and hope you continue.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching to the end!

[@Chipito2005]

If you ever want some padding in your moccasins I'd recommend an old native trick. As a Native American myself who does 18th century reenactments in my traditional regalia. I use either moss or leaves in my moccasins to pad my feet. It feels weird at first but eventually you get use to it. You can use animal fur hides also. Make sure after every use of your Bison hide to get check it for any ticks, fleas, or other insects that will try to hide inside the fur. I have one and I take either a flea comb or something and comb the fur real good.

[@dougm5341]

Fabulous video. Well done for such a young man. It’s good you are aware of Peter and his wife Cathy. His channel is first rate.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Absolutely agree! They are killing it! Thanks for the comment, more content to come!

[@Aeroguy-ob9eb]

Love this! Subscribed. I've followed Peter for some time now. I'm encouraged to find youth of your caliber. It gives me hope.

[@Aeroguy-ob9eb]

Oh, and Hawking.

[@johnnyriddle1059]

Glade to see you back as for the sugar in the coffee I believe most at that time used a pinch of salt which will remove the bitter taste.

[@moorshound3243]

Good tip.

[@the18thcenturygardener57]

Hocking... Your BEST video yet! Very enjoyable 30 minutes.

[@Nannaof10]

Hocking. What a blessing to have that land to camp in

[@2gpowell]

Nice to see ya back. Enjoyed the premiere keep up the good work!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thank you!

[@jakedistlehorst6190]

I am jealous of what you do and enjoy your videos. Continue the great work and videos. I wish you Godspeed and safety on your adventures.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Really appreciate this. Thank you. What I do isn’t so hard if you can find a place to do it and some people to guide you!

[@randallross7683]

Great video

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

Great video very good perspective on the frontier long-hunter. Keep up the great work. .

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

What a good vid I have been historic treking for fifty years and the last ten in the eighteenth century. Nothing beats it.

[@Flintlock85]

Hocking - Very nice job Alex on your gear and video! Hope to see you again at School of the Long hunter!!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

I will be there!! Thanks for watching to the end!

[@Pooch1953]

I really enjoyed this video, and one thing you said made me think. You said you doubted that back them they would have been burning cloth to use to start fires and I totally agree, cloth would be to valuable and expensive. One thing i have thought, never have really seen reference to it though, is something I have done in the past, I used burnt wood from a cold fire, to use to spark the next one. You can gather a few choice pieces to carry with you and use them to catch a spark when you are ready for your next fire, just like you would if you use punk would to char it. Also when you commented on hot chocolate and whether they used sugar or not, I would imagine sugar was used, but more likely than not in the settlements or in the home, not so much on the trail. Possibly they carried some when first starting out, if they had canoes or pack animals, even maybe for a day or two on the trail packing on their back, but the extra weight even then was like now, ounces equal pounds. On the breakfast and getting moving, I agree, they most likely woke, packed and moved on, eating cold on the move or possibly stopping later to cook something. I read somewhere years ago where even at night, they would stop before dark, not where they were going to camp, cook a meal on a small fire, unless it was to dangerous for a fire, finish, put out the fire then move on to their camp spot. This way the smell of a fire, or food cooking, would not be the same place they bedded down for the night, so as to be harder to locate. Keep on with your journey, as an older man, I can tell you, time flies by very fast, especially the older you get, I got my first black powder firearm in 1966, this hobby you have can give you much satisfaction now in your youth and when you are older, but starting young gives you so much more time to enjoy it. I know you are enjoying it and I hope to be around to continue watching you move forward. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@72buffaloman]

I've always wanted to camp in a rock overhang. But I'll never forget in muzzleloader magazine when Mark Baker wrote about a rock over hmag he slept in and when he returned to camp there I think a year later the roof had collapsed.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

I read a similar account of a hunter who lost their life in an incident like that. Awful, awful story and was definitely in the back of my mind. My understanding is that warming the cold rock with a fire, especially in the winter, increases the chances of such a thing happening. I won’t be making any big fires in front of this rock face, I can tell you that! Appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment. Settling in tonight with Baker’s Pilgrim’s Journey books!

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Hawking!! Man its so good to see you filming again my friend! I hooe school went well for you and i absolutely can not wait to see what's in store!! Thisbwas an awesome overnighter! Great content as always!!!!!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Really appreciate it and thanks for watching to the end! Wrapped up school on a good note and am enjoying a new job, new place, and a lot more time to work on future videos like this one. Have another camp coming up in about two weeks, actually! Thanks again!

[@rotaman8555]

Good to see you back!

[@vegasrider2246]

I appreciate the time you take to produce these videos so I may enjoy them.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate it!

[@johnbennett7244]

Hocking. Good video. Nice to see someone with a passion for primitive camping. I'm 77 and plan to keep on rendevousing until I can't do it anymore. Keep up the good work.

[@gregorypennell1755]

Another great video…they just keep getting better! Now that summer heat is giving way to cooler temperatures, I think it’s about time to fire up my great-grandfather’s forge, and make some improvements to my own kit…

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Heck yeah! I’m getting back out onto this same land in a few weeks once the leaves turn. This is the best season for it! Thanks for watching!

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 😊👍👍

[@pendantblade6361]

Subbed to you a couple months ago, glad to see this channel is still alive! I'm not American, but I find frontier life and indigenous culture interesting. Please continue your hard work!

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Keep up the old ways brother! So awesome

[@cailinsmith9350]

Hocking!! Always here to support you and your passions. Proud of this all!

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Appreciate you!

[@markbir7979]

Hocking. Great video. Glad to see someone your age doing this. I watch Peter Kelly all the time. I have been to Prickets fort also. I am 68 now and live in SC but I was raised in the Allegheny mountains near Pittsburgh. Love Ohio especially Holmes county area. Hope to see more of you.

[@BK-jw5wg]

Fantastic! Adding up your time doing your research, making your script, editing, gathering gear and making your clothing you must have hundreds of hours in this. Thanks for bringing your passion to the screen and keeping history alive. Makes me appreciate my air conditioning, fridge, and bed!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate the recognition, I merely hope to educate and perhaps entertain. The channel is a lot of work but it's easy to put out your best effort when you find something you love!

[@johnblocher8431]

Hocking Hills State Park area is great, though have never visited. You have a good amount of 18th century gear and working on more so that is excellent. I especially like to see people camping in full or partial natural shelters and a rock overhang is spectacular for this. I especially liked the "not on camera, i saturated the fire pit area with water" and then you proceeded to put your hand on it to show it is cold. I have seen a lot of people on KZbin not make sure the fire was completely out before they moved out (sometimes they even show a wisp of smoke from the fire that is supposedly out). I would second the "find a sharpening stone in the creek bed" approach also.

[@jeffs5093]

Hocking, awesome video glad to see you're back.

[@Darkwolfe.]

Hawken! My young friend, you are on the right path to doing what was,, as this world is headed that way again if things don't change. However, I am 73 and will be 74 on Halloween. I have been in 2 wars and grew up in the Bayou of La. I am a master knife/Hatchett maker, but you can't guess what is the best knife sharpener you carry with you? Sand stone is fine, but your leather belt is king in this case. Just take it off turn it over on it's rough side stand on one end and sharpen like a razor. I have skinned a lot of hides in my life and still do, try it😸🦝🐊

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

This is a fantastic idea. Absolutely fantastic. You will see this mentioned in future content. Thank you! And I appreciate you watching to the end!

[@theredflannelchannel7820]

Good work young Buck! If you ever make it up to northern Idaho you can stop in my camp anytime. I live in Lewis and Clark country!

[@Rusty10speed]

I love this sort of thing so it's great to see you out there having fun doing it.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

It’s a win-win! I like doing it, folks like watching it, and together we build a community! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I used to live just south of there and serviced the college. There are monster bucks down there for sure and I knew all the spots because I drove at night when they'd be out & about. Great video. I wouldn't call what you do reenacting. You're livin' it. Good stuff man.

[@nathankobuck616]

Hocking! Great job as always man

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Peter Kelly: Right! YOU have a fine start on American historical reenacting.

[@miken7629]

I have been fascinated with bedrolls since my favorite movie "The Earthling" starring William Holden. I have found that a 6x8 canvas tarp is the right size to fold over like a taco for cowboy camping, provides a lot of cover when set up in a plow point, and light/small enough for walking distance. Think a good period meal is Grits & Salt Pork, gives plenty of Carbs, Protein & Fat, plus if you make the Grits out of regular corn meal, you can also make Hoe Cakes/Corn Dodgers. You can char twigs, leaves, mini pine cones, other natural materials.

[@jillfranks1836]

Hawken. I have been following you from the beginning. Like your input and encouragement. Hope to make school of the long hunter sometime.

[@donvance195]

Hocking, thought your video was really good, nice scenery, historical content and good gear & dress. Thanks

[@KermitChristmann]

Watched the "Night Under a Rock Outcropping" video in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio. It is wonderful to see how this young man has matured since his early videos. He is one of the four makers of late 18th to early 19th century videos this old man watches to learn how to begin the hobby of reenactment of frontier life in the period.

[@AMX86]

Outstanding trip and camp. You've done well.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thank you so much!

[@rocklickranch2804]

Hocking. Know the area well. We recently moved to near Serpent Mound. Enjoyed your video thanks.

[@warklegnaw220]

Hocking! Seems like a great trip. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you again.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching the whole thing!

[@claytownsend5997]

I am super stoked I happened across your channel. I grew up doing black powder camps, rendezvous, and AMM related events with my grandparents here in KY. I fell out of it for a while but I am now getting my items and kits back in order and will be attending Events again soon. I couldn’t be happier thinking about spending time out with like minded individuals doing something I love.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Thumbs up! You seem to have it sorted.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Great episode. That fine looking Simone England hatchet could use a holster … knew a fellow who slipped on wet moccasins, fell and gashed his leg badly. If you’re ever up to a winter trek up here in Canada, let me know.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thank you! And yes you are right, I need to get a cover on it asap!

[@markmorse9445]

I started getting into Living History years ago but never took it to fruition. I'm regretting that in a big way. Are any of your friends interested in it? None of mine were and I believe that helps a lot.

[@markmorse9445]

Sorry I forgot to add Hocking

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thanks for watching to the end! I've been fortunate to make a few friends in the hobby but none that live nearby. I agree - anything is better with a group around you!

[@palonghunter3608]

Hocking. Nice excursion. I have a buffalo hide. But have yet to trek with it.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

They’re heavy but I recommend it! Truly nothing better to sleep in. I would take mine over my modern 20 degree sleeping bag from the old Boy Scout days. Thanks for watching to the end!

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hawking! This was VERY enjoyable to watch! Congrats on improving you kit & gear. (I have found that when I return home, it helps to divide the stuff I lugged into three groups. The first is stuff that was used every day. The second is stuff that came in handy. The third group is stuff that didn't get used... and can therefore be left behind at home or base camp the next time around!) We've all been there... so don't beat yourself up too badly! Of course we all want to be, "Period Correct", right from the starting gate... but it is a ongoing process of research, knowledge, finance & experience. Everyone has to start someplace! The main thing is to get out there and DO it! Your Tumpline looked very cool... and I would imagine that the Buffalo Robe is a pretty useful addition as well! Best of Luck to you... and I'll be looking forward to seeing you down the trail.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Great advice, thank you, and thanks for watching to the end!

[@ebony5766]

Hocking! Great video, well filmed and thought out.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

hawking, what a great video. i love the content.

[@billmazzocco5275]

Outstanding! Live it!

[@pretary1845]

This was a really fun watch, Hot King. :) I really appreciate anything that helps me get that itch to go back out in nature again. Sometimes I need it!

[@danielfox4446]

I enjoyed your video at Hocking Hills. You have come a long ways,in a short time. I live in Ohio myself,about 40 miles north of Marietta Ohio,which is about hour away south of me !!! Keep up the good work,and hope to see you at the School of the Longhunters,watch back trail, and keep your eyes on the horizon !!! 7:42

[@christofferniemonen8872]

respect friend. You earned a subscription since i like minimalistic camping. Going out does well for the brain too!

[@theoccasionalclaypiper]

Hawken. Great video! My sixth great-grandfather (Captain George Russell) and seventh great-grandfather (William Bean), knew Daniel Boone. It is fascinating to see how they lived, and to see, what they must have experienced. Thanks for keeping their way of life alive!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

It’s great that you are connected to your heritage! Really appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@theoccasionalclaypiper]

@@FrontierTradingCompany Looking forward to watching more of your videos in the future. 👍

[@reofelts522]

Son, you have this stuff figured out.

[@travisjeffries4242]

Kudos to you young man I remember watching your videos from a few years ago I remember when you said you would slow down because of college. I'm glad to see you're back at it as best as you can keep up the great work!

[@jaykirk1659]

#hocking Great great video!!!! Really enjoy your content and seeing how you've made your 18th century setup. I'm need to 18th century living, less than a year, so still have a lot to learn. I've always been attracted to 18th century life style and have read everything by Allen Eckert multiple times. Been going to the Red River Gorge for over 20+ years now and also get that feeling every time of how many eyes have seen these views over the 100's of years. One question I'm wondering is how did you waterproof your moccasins? I recently made my first pair and was wondering how to make them a little more water resistant. Can't wait to see your future videos and learn a thing or two. Again GREAT video!!!

[@TheTsarsTailor1910]

Hawken- dude you are a huge inspiration to get me into making youtube videos on historical living i work in a living hostory village as my current job for the 1830's trappers in oregon. And make late 1800's clothing along with a ton of ww1 era uniforms. I appreciate your mighty efforts and keep up the amazing work!

[@duaneharshaw2080]

Outstanding Video....Thanks

[@oimissed1292]

Hocking. Glad to see a new episode ,hopefully you will have time to make more content I personally don't think all kit needs to be 100% accurate but I like to hear your insights thank you. Happy journey

[@tallgrassoutdoors8944]

The woodland escape is an extraordinary channel!! I would love to see videos in the future about all the things you have made over the last year as well!!

[@frankklive3921]

Keep at it pardner, this is a great youtube niche to fill

[@saucycardinal3322]

Are you planning on trying an 18th Century hunt during muzzleloading season this year? Love hocking hills, just back from Ukraine and am looking forward to doing a day hike there when the leaves change color for fall

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

I'll be back out there in about two weeks! I do not have a hunt on the calendar but I'd like to get out and give it a shot. Need a little more mentorship in that area. Thanks for watching!

[@Rebellion1776]

You need to make more content like this! Love the gear, journey, and overall info you put into this vid! Well done!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate it! Hoping to get another fall vid out next month! Filming this coming weekend!

[@jaredmpp7633]

Hawking. Great video. Living history is always fascinating to watch. Keep up the great work.

[@thomaswhisnant6573]

Awesome video!!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate it!

[@CoyoteWorks01]

Nice my friend. Really enjoyed your little adventure. I’ve always been interested in the more traditional ways of the woods as well. Cheers!

[@Belthazar1113]

welcome back

[@badbadbob1]

Hawking... When I make punk wood fire starters. I threw it in the microwave to dry out the wood. 20 seconds at a time and let it rest in between. After a few sets of heating and cooling, The punk no longer gets warm. You know it is ready to take the little chare on one end for start a fire. I will cut the punk block to fit a shoe polish tin. No I do not char the full block of wood in a tin. All you need to do is char the side facing out.

[@loneranger4113]

Hawken very nice video. thank you for sharing.

[@justblev]

How cool and informative. Nice job. 👍🏼

[@karlharrelson1091]

Hocking, my friend. As usual, your videos are very informative, educational and professionally crafted. I will look into being a patron to your channel because I truly believe in your mission. I hope that other guys your age are inspired to follow you into the woods and into history. Would love to trek with you if you're ever in Virginia again. Well done and worth waiting for.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

This means so much. Really appreciate the positive feedback and appreciate you watching to the end. Thank you!

[@karlharrelson1091]

@@FrontierTradingCompany how do I find a link to your Patreon?

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate your asking about this - KZbin used to have that link in the banner on the channel homepage but I just looked it up and they recently moved it to the "About" section. You can navigate there but I also pulled the link: patreon.com/FrontierTradingCompany Hope that helps! Thanks again!

[@kevind1470]

Hawkins what a wonderful hobby! I think all young men should have such good hobbies

[@hangtough503]

Killer video brother. Great energy. D🤙😎🇺🇸

[@BK-jw5wg]

I agree. Passions is obvious.

[@juliesmall3756]

Hawking, very enjoyable video. I have always wanted to do primitive/18th century hunting and camping but the responsibilities of life always held me back. I had a catastrophic illness earlier this year and will never get there now, but it is a joy to watch you doing it. Thank you.

[@mikechrane6840]

Hocking! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure with you. It is awesome to see you develop your 18th century skills and gear. Your videos are educational, refreshing, and very much appreciated. Thank you

[@sayerkobersmith5104]

Just watching the first part of this video I can tell it's going to be great, I definitely agree with the struggles of a college student in this hobby and reenacting in general.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Hocking, I really enjoyed this video. You seem to be very knowledgeable of the time period and you definitely have respect for the land. Keep up the great work! New sub! God bless. Looking forward to watching more.

[@randymicallef3545]

Happy to see you back out there learning those skills that people take for granted these days. Keep on doing that thing you do and we'll keep watching!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Appreciate you!

[@scottmiller1297]

Amazing video keep the fires of ancient knowledge burning for those who seek it .thank u soooo much for what ur doing...

[@richardg.6534]

Hocking, thank you for your beautiful video and the effort you put into it. Greetings from Germany

[@315jonc]

Hawken! Excellent video!

[@allanburt5250]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing this one with us. Look forward to seeing more

[@jessemains2725]

Man this is a great video, well done! You are on the right track and absolutely have the right attitude and open mind it takes to not either fall into an incorrect “dogma” or go bonkers trying to figure that stuff out! I feel kinda qualified in this area having done this stuff as the only way I went to the woods from my sophomore year of college in 1992 through to 2018. Spent a summer building Martins Station in 2002, worked there in ‘05 and ‘11. Did a lot of stuff with horses from long treks to hauling pack loads in the BSFNRRA. Have killed 91 deer with a flintlock in that period. Keep it up man, you’ll learn so much about yourself and the woods approaching it this way. Less is ALWAYS more! I watch too many of these you’ll have me sewing new mockersons and getting back into it for deer season lol.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

91 is quite the record. I’m planning to get out after a deer for the first time this fall!

[@mstuartjones7800]

Hawking, thouroughly enjoyed this video, your coments are well thought out and backedup where required. I think sometimes people well meaning will get wrapped around the axil on a subject that they don't take the time to think of, how would someone from the 18th century react or respond to a situation they would be faced with. Again great video...

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thanks for watching to the end! Really appreciate the input, I’ve actually got a few “situational” videos planned… can’t say any more than that but you’ll know them when you see them!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thanks for watching to the end! Really appreciate the input, I’ve actually got a few “situational” videos planned… can’t say any more than that but you’ll know them when you see them!

[@tomritter493]

That was a great trip .I did reenactment for 15 yr or more good job on tje tumpper

[@andrewwatts8485]

I love the comment "that you can't touch anything like this in the city".. i camp in a very different place.. well continent.. but there is a certain peace that you can't get anywhere else but surrounded by nature living simply.

[@jaybird4610]

Hawken ! Great vid thanks for sharing.

[@dylanmcgarry1221]

Loved the video! Keep making content great stuff!

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Hawken! Great video bro! 🙌🏻

[@drunknnirish]

This makes me remember how awesome Hocking Hills is and how much I truly hate Columbus. Greeting the southwestern Ohio!

[@davelowe8105]

Hawken. Great video man. New viewer, and now a subscriber. Thank you for the education!

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Hey really appreciate that! Thanks for watching to the end!

[@daveoverholt8540]

Hawken!! Obviously I'm 8 months late to the party for this video but this channel looks like a great place to be!! Subscribed!!

[@marktaylor8659]

Hawken! I really enjoy your attention to detail and to history. I think it is somewhat rare in many young people these days. Since this was a video shot in the Spring, I'm guessing you've graduated college now and hopefully have secured professional work. My daughter also graduated college this past Spring down here in Texas and I know what she went through to complete it and get her job. Thanks for sharing this video and I look forward to more. Take care.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Yep! I’m done and graduated - new job, new place, and more time to develop the channel! All the best to your daughter, this is a wild time to be in this phase of life. Congratulations and thank you for watching to the end!

[@randiegadberry5448]

Enjoyed the video. Hawking.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thanks for watching to the end! Appreciate your feedback!

[@kellydiver]

Great video! I love that you’re giving more thought to the availability of resources and how they would have actually been used. I am not a reenactor, but I would definitely take classes from you on what you’ve learned over the years. Keep it up!

[@togytogathan1302]

Really respect you finding the time to enjoy such an awesome hobby. If I could do this same thing, I absolutely would.

[@renondagregson1363]

Hawken. Keep your passion going.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Thanks for watching to the end! Appreciate the comment!