Inside a Longhunter Camp - American Frontier Trek

[@townsends]

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[@mitchmatthews6713]

I am so jealous! Remember, a bad day reenacting is still better than a good day at work.

[@serronserron1320]

Day 3. Raccoons broke into our stores of food, we have little else for the rest of the trip. Gary got kicked by his horse and his leg bone is showing. And we have all caught violent diarrhea.....

[@MrHocotateFreight]

@@serronserron1320 still better than work

[@mattfubar4268]

@@serronserron1320 🤣☠

[@serronserron1320]

@@MrHocotateFreight Where the heck do you work? Microsoft?

[@jamesyork3125]

Hey I know some of those guys

[@Spl1nter699]

Modern "fashion" and stretch of plastic in modern clothing has greatly affected how we think of wearable fabrics and ruined the utility of most clothing. I would love a video that explained the thinking behind 18th-century clothing design. Pocket placement, layering, and materials.

[@danielthompson6207]

I think we would be remiss to say that everyone who lived that way did so out of necessity alone. I believe there were many men who were drawn to that life and they loved it, that was home to them. The way some of these people wrote about their travels is nothing short of poetry.

[@georgeschmitt8205]

Still happens every spring up here in Alaska. People looking to homestead. Some stay, some we have to go get with helicopters and airplanes.

[@danielthompson6207]

@@georgeschmitt8205 That sounds similar to what happens in Maine, just a little less air rescue involved.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

@@georgeschmitt8205 my parents mistakenly thought that we had what it took to “homestead” in Alaska back in the summer of 1970. It was primarily my father’s romantic notion. We got to Fairbanks and my dad found work on the University of Alaska Experimental Farm in College. From there our education about Alaska began in earnest. We drove up in April and by September, as school began, my mom finally convinced dad that we were in no way ready to homestead in Alaska. It was the summer of my 14th year and one that I have never duplicated.

[@georgeschmitt8205]

A lot of people laugh at the neo homesteaders. I don't. They have an adventure and even if we have to go rescue them they have a cool story to tell everyone. At the very least they tend to buy things here and that helps the economy.

[@BillyGorst]

Men were created for this stuff.

[@nodakrome]

My husband's 5th great-grandfather is William "Long Hunter" Harrelson. Thank you for this peek into his lifestyle.

[@miriambertram2448]

Quite excellent to have a name put to the Past. I would say we should all be humble when we think about what they did with so little given where we are now. I come from a humble background and I'm Amazed with where my family is now

[@noahgilbert8218]

cool, my 8th great grandfather is Elisha Wallen the Longhunter

[@Fish-hunting-Neçira-Masiyan]

[@BendmeovrNick]

@@noahgilbert8218my dad is the king of England

[@LonesomeCowboay]

Caaaaaaaap

[@loribenton5975]

This was utterly transporting. What a treasure. It was like seeing scenes from my novels come to life. Love this slice of wilderness/frontier life. Please do more of these.

[@blackwillowbushcraft5632]

I agree hope to see more

[@mattcolumbia7948]

Yes. This. ☝🏻

[@charlesshaffer4039]

@Chief Wildhorse can't have that, to much fact would destroy their narrative. the truth would ruin their "story"

[@mattcolumbia7948]

@Chief Wildhorse I agree. Show what the Comanche are really like.-APACHEE NATION

[@johnnywallen4353]

The leather stocking tales

[@alsnow1049]

You should host a festival like this! Half role play and half educational helping instill the knowledge of self reliance. Love the content!

[@DocPicklez]

I would go to this %100

[@lucasstrough6493]

@@DocPicklez Me too, I would absolutely go to that!

[@pinchevulpes]

Only if I can play tecumseh and try to drive you out lol

[@Waldenpunk]

Go to Manskers Station in Goodlettsville, TN. They do frontier living history all the time.

[@robertmccann5838]

School of the Longhunter at Prickett's Fort. School of the Ranger at Fort Frederick

[@yeraycatalangaspar195]

Really like how they made they own shot and everything.

[@CasperInkyMagoo]

*their

[@zielisawzielony9366]

Is that a way to make a birdshot or something bigger?

[@swampfox7110]

Always wondered

[@marthaadams4393]

Guess the CCP had not invented Walmart yet - I know not funny - but true - yes, they had to make their own shot

[@swampfox7110]

@@marthaadams4393 so true

[@philclum1705]

This is so well done! It’s been so fun to watch how Townsends has grown and matured over the years. Your level of sophistication in producing videos has increased noticeably but not at the cost of your authenticity and ability to appeal to a society that is craving decency and sincerity as well as being able to learn “up close and personal” about the 18th century. I am so grateful for Townsends and your KZbin channel.

[@Fish-hunting-Neçira-Masiyan]

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

Given the discord and tumult of the world at large and here at home, this video soothes the restless aching I have for the balm of hard work, peace, tranquility and a sense of community. I plan on watching this again and again at home with a couple drams of very good bourbon and a prayer for better times. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@andrewn3262]

Man I love this video. It’s wild to see what life could have been like for those who chose to live it this way. I know I would have chosen this life. I understand that life like this could be very dangerous, but man, I envy the absolute freedom and experiences that these guys must have had. It must have made their trials and tribulations seem all worth it in the end.

[@serronserron1320]

The grass is always greener on the other side… but they certainly had some advantages and elements to life that we lack in our modern luxuries and societally made complexities.

[@fuferito]

Can't think of a better feast for Easter. Excellent timing, and Happy Easter following Good Friday!

[@Laura_G]

It's amazing to think that in 1775 Versailles was at the height of gilded decadence and yet the emerging nation of America was mostly wilderness. The rugged lifestyle helped to shape the sense of individualism that we still value today.

[@nicholasdiaz9424]

El torita, you seem to forget that the white europeans took over you're land. Annexed if you will.

[@gabe6645]

@@nicholasdiaz9424 Those of us who are products of conquered lands and people have to accept it. As a Tejano, I am a mix of everything that clashed together here.

[@hiddenwoodsben]

@@gabe6645 aren't we all wild mixes to day? i am a southern german and look the part. my family lives here since at least 1500 and likely much longer. give me a tunic and i could easily act in "barbarians". Now i found out that i have some 3.x % persian in me. Well, those romans brought persian auxilliaries, so that's that ;)

[@lunarmagpie619]

Rugged individualism is a dangerous myth that has killed countless people

[@gigipeedee]

I don't know if "individualism" is the right word here, community was very important. I'd say self-suffiency

[@paca_bill4863]

Wonderful recruitment video for longhunting/buckskinning! Who ever knew history could be so much fun !?!

[@RicArmstrong]

I actually live in the area he's describing. Western Pennsylvania and Ohio were the frontier during this time and most of it was completely unknown and unexplored.

[@jasongreeley7391]

I'm in south western NY, right on the PA/NY state line, about 50 miles east of Erie PA. This video all looks too familiar. Lol.

[@pinchevulpes]

Except the natives who were already there lol

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

I’m in pa I got videos of my adventures

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

@@pinchevulpes well rip

[@RicArmstrong]

@@outdoorvideoswithbrad What part of PA? I'm in Fayette county.

[@LordoftheOzarks]

Love this video style. No narration but excerpts from historical literature while watching scenes straight from the 18th century. Do more of these videos please!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Yeah, I really like this new kind of narration. Townsends is good at explaining things, but sometimes it's nice to just soak in the vibes.

[@Fish-hunting-Neçira-Masiyan]

[@dogstarstudios718]

My maternal 6th great-grandfather, Dietrich "Teter"Nave, a 1st generation American colonist of Swiss-German ancestry & Overmountain veteran of the battle of Kings Mountain (1780), was a longhunter & early settler in the East Tennessee Watauga Valley. I wish I could turn back the clock permanently to this America.

[@sambush1032]

Naves Crossroads/Cooperstown Tennessee outside of Nashville?

[@dogstarstudios718]

@@sambush1032- not sure if that has any direct relation to Teter"Nave, perhaps a descendant.

[@dogstarstudios718]

Dietrich 'Teter' Nave was one of the early settlers of the Watauga Settlement in East Tennessee about 1771, he had a large tract of land there, It included Siam Valley on the south side of the Watauga River (now Carter County).

[@dogstarstudios718]

@@sambush1032 - I was just doing some quick reading on Nave's Crossroads. I would hazard a guess that David Nave who it was originally named after was descendant of my Nave kin. I will be looking into this further, thank you for the lead!

[@VladSWG]

This is unequivocally one of the top 5 videos Townsends has uploaded over the years. The sounds if metal breaking , the sound of the rifle muzzle make, the wood splitting under the axe, the horses nickle and snort, the rain drizzling, the wind blowing through the branches, the fire popping and cracking. What an experience indeed. 👏

[@martinmorehouse9645]

I like the spiral pan holder! You can see bits of medieval life here as well as signs of the modern world to come; neat.

[@jodydorsett8726]

A long time ago I was metal detecting in the Washington PA area and found a large silver spoon with a hole drilled in middle of the bottom. Thinking it useless I sold it for scrap. I later learned that may have been used to make swan shot.

[@chewyduck1355]

what a wonderful video. This is the type of history I love. The intimate, personal accounts of daily life. Thank you so much and greetings from Canada.

[@K_Tech64]

With all the conveniences that a life in this century contains, I cannot imagine the hardships that these folk went through in their times, and I am awed by the simple fact that they did not view this as a hardship, because it was their way of life. I'm happy that there are still those that carry on their traditions.

[@JPF123]

Dang, just boys being boys, out in the woods as nature intended. Looks like a good time.

[@morpheusgreene2704]

are you assuming their gender?

[@adamjohnson4306]

This is awesome! I live near Connellsville, PA near Braddocks crossing on the Youghiogheny River.

[@Rango37]

I love this video because of all the Western Pa references! Fort Pitt, Ohio River, Monongahela River, Youghiogheny River, Braddock's Field. Another well done video from Townsends!

[@rosemcguinn5301]

Beautiful work, Townsends! Enjoyed it so much that I just had to watch it a 2nd time! A new favorite for my Townsends playlist. Love it, love it, love it! Giving this one 5 out of 5 nutmegs Bravo to all involved!!!! 👏👏👏

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I agree that this is so good. Hope you have a Happy Easter. Cheers, Rose! ✌️

[@TheSeandroog]

I love how Jim looks like a city folk brought into a hunt, even with period clothes

[@jackl45]

so true

[@duxdawg]

Who is Jim? Jon Townsend is our host in these vids.

[@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen]

Jim was wearing his fancy duds 😂

[@kevinhardy2667]

Great group of guys Keith and the boys. I can't wait to camp with them again.

[@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen]

Looking forward to it !

[@bigtimbolim]

I was most immersed by this video! I could see myself there, sipping away at the broth of freshly cooked ramen noodles, hahaha! Jokes aside, I love this! Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse of the longhunter experience!

[@sstimac]

I love this style of video. These journal entries were written an hour from home, it made this especially satisfying.

[@davros0007]

This night I sat and looked upon Towsend’s KZbin theatrics and there did espy wonderful visions of times past. That done, and in a state those of sound disposition would describe as an alcoholic stupor, I did seek my repose and regretted that I might not take part in such forays myself on the morrow.

[@TexasIndependenceNow]

Fantastic! Please keep these 18th Century Frontier survival and trekking videos a'comin. 🇸🇴 DEO VINDICE

[@waynethebarber1095]

I used to be a skinner, its been meny years ago and I remember it like it was yesterday. I miss it so much. It is a part of me, I will never forget .....

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing your camp with us on this journey. Really enjoyed the time around the campfires. The food was awesome and plentiful. Stay safe my friends.

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

I just LOVE this channel.

[@curumo014]

My 6th great grandfather was a longhunter, Elisha Fly Sr., and he was in his teens when he married a teenaged Cherokee girl of the Piedmont region of NC in the 1760s. As I understand it, it was not uncommon for longhunters to marry Cherokee women. Very honored to have such a heritage - and appreciative to you for bringing it to life!

[@EdmundAycock]

Well this was awesome. Except for the 20/21 century grommet at 3:44. :P Still loved the video. Wonderful. Loved making the shot. Thanks.

[@maxwellsplinter2994]

And the one dude wearing totally modern glasses throughout the video. not the biggest deal but when reenacting to this level, everyone is putting in their all and then you got one dude looking like he should be playing an acoustic guitar at some coffe house.

[@EdmundAycock]

@@maxwellsplinter2994 Agreed. But God I do love this chan so much!

[@stanleydudzik2023]

I grew up along the Ohio in Louis Wetzel’s stomping grounds, and also lived on the Monongahela River . During these years I didn’t always have an appreciation for what went on during our country’s formative years . As I grew older I gradually came to the realization that those stories didn’t take place in some exotic locale, I was walking in the footsteps of these giants . This sobering thought has given me a great appreciation and interest in the lives and times of these people .

[@rickballard1627]

Everyone should try to obtain this type of experience with mother nature and simple life of yesterday. It's a memory you'll have for life, always wanting to do again. Thanks for sharing. Blessings everyone. !!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Wonderful as usual. Such a joy and talk about being transported. Thank you.

[@miriambertram2448]

I've always thought those guys with the single shot muskets must have been very true with their aim. And during battle must have been incredible in terms of refilling the musket

[@noneofbizorjuliejt6466]

This was like the best of a rendezvous video, re-enactors video, historical film and historical novel all wrapped up as one. Just wonderful and captivating. Thank you! I really enjoyed this.

[@Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch]

Beautiful video. Loved the whole thing. Reading from the journals made it enriching.

[@apocalypticwarrior9169]

Great content as usual John. I love how your videos are for the whole family and are educational. A channel such as the History would be lucky to have you. They have gotten so far away from what it once was. Please continue to provide your wonderful videos and items from the store for the ones of us who were born alittle to late for our dreams of a time long ago!

[@internetcatfish]

I recently read "Recreating the American Longhunter" for the first time and started on "The Bark Covered House" for the first time last night. I found it amusing that my first studies with the life of the longhunters and pioneers coincides with the release of this video, especially since I recognized one of the excerpts you read in the narration from a story I had read within the past 18 hours. The only books I have on the subject are the two mentioned above, along with "The American Frugal Housewife" and a book called "The Prairie Traveler" by Randolph B. Marcy. What other books would you suggest I add to m collection? I am particularly interested in books that describe how and why they did things, not just what they did. For instance, "The Prairie Traveler" explained why a traveler would want to take a specific trail west and why they would choose to begin their journey at a certain time of year. It is far more valuable to know why something is done than just knowing what happened.

[@waitwaitw8]

My friend, this is fantastic! PLEASE, more videos like this. The passage you read at around 4:30 really takes me away. Transcendent!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

A fine treat! A generous look into a day with a party of Long Hunters.

[@Crow-cb6yx]

Enjoyed watching! My family tree: Puritans who sailed into Boston Harbor in 1630. Settled in Ipswich Massachusetts Bay Colonies. At 62 years of age my great….. Great-grandpa along with his son (also grandpa) fought in the King Philips War. Time passed and around the time this video portrays family immigrated to Nova Scotia. In 1880 my Great Grandfather immigrated from Nova Scotia to Connecticut.

[@kimfleury]

Our ancestors probably crossed paths in the 1640s.

[@IanSmithKSP]

The saturation on the thumbnail is so high the blue healer is actually blue

[@mousefarm]

Wild survival in the forest requires many great challenges. You need to be very wary of the wildlife around you.

[@mstuartjones7800]

Sitting here watching this while on hold on my cell phone with it's back ground hold music plays... when I realise I'm watching a scene form the 18th century and the realisation hits me this is where the 18th and 21st. centuries can come together...Thanks Jon

[@guycalgary7800]

Take away cell phones and in a lot of ways hunt camp hasn't changed . Brotherhood and family both strengthened with being in the woods and prairies or on the mountain or in the boat .

[@fireballxl-5748]

This video was great. I was surprised and disappointed when it ended so quickly. EDIT: More like this please. Really made my morning.

[@k.j.lindsey3048]

Another great and informative video. Really enjoyed it. The period commentary and great video shots worked so well together. Thanks for this look into the long hunter life!

[@simpioustv4882]

Imagine you're just taking a walk through the forest and you see these guys and think you are hallucinating the past

[@SpartanML]

Was about to post this, glad I wasn't the only one thinking it lol.

[@tortron]

Hey, you, you're finally awake

[@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen]

It’s actually happened to a few of us before 😂

[@jenniferc2597]

Thank you for inviting us along, so to speak. Absolutely glorious!

[@gordonmccalister1892]

John, this was GREAT!!! I so wish I could participate in these kinds of events, but I work construction on the road and often find myself out of the country. PLEASE give us more!!! Thanks so much for all your team records and shares with us. I really don't think you really realize just how important it is that this channel does what it does! Thanks again

[@stevenpalmer4054]

You always seem to capture the essence of days gone by keep up the good work and keep the videos coming

[@JeffGloverArts]

Thank you! More like this please!

[@treyhigginbotham7061]

I love this channel so much. Thank you for all that you guys do.

[@steveday2868]

Really good video. Had to smile at the blue tic dog at the end sporting what looked like a camo dog collar.

[@jack1701e]

Really hope yous do more of this slice of life stuff. Just really soothing and relaxing!

[@RockyGully]

That would have to be some of the best Longhunter reenactment scenes ever!The sight of that meat cooking over an open fire made me drool.Well done and thankyou.Safe trails

[@Zelmel]

I like those very authentic ramen noodles in the pot at 6:38! (Just poking fun, I love the video and imagine this trip was a blast!)

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It becomes 18th-century ramen if you add a little nutmeg.

[@displacedredneck]

Videos like this bring me peace in a complex moden world.

[@gar2yc]

This video is already one of my favourites. Really wish i was at least 5x longer, i could fall asleep watching this every night.

[@jeffrobodine9583]

Thanks John, just what I needed to de stress after work. Very well done 👍

[@-qj6ps]

I got to hang out with Keith (long haired guy in this video) in Arkansas this spring and bought one of his hand forged knives he makes. Great guy and great video keep it up

[@jjpetunia3981]

Great cinematography and choice of readings!

[@markeverson5849]

Lived in the bush a lot of my life so watching your video just bring me back home

[@eastcoastartist]

I was so fascinated that I stared at the screen long after the show was over, as if waiting for more.

[@HabitualJoker]

I first read about the longhunters in Blood & Treasure Daniel Boone. Life on the frontier seemed incredibly tough, but the life of a longhunter seemed to be eons tougher. Loved this video!

[@shawnmcclain9098]

Love this video. It feels like you are right there with them on the Pennsylvania frontier.

[@ritaloy8338]

I really enjoyed this video. Another great video from Townsend's.

[@TheWeskercroft]

Thank you for making this video. The music is amazing John Denver would be proud.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Great video, and i'm glad to see that you've included Keith from Ramshackle Homestead!

[@pjstatenisland1575]

As a woman I can appreciate how men like these strong self sufficient dudes would be very much sought after for a possible husband if one lived in the frontier! Good looks and straight teeth...optional! Lol

[@Wildernut]

Great story and videography!

[@jake9705]

The way food prices are shooting up here in California I may just have to do some longhunting of my own 🙄

[@nobodyspecial4702]

Or just do what they did and eat Ramen noodles.

[@Gbrown0341]

Couple of good friends in this video. The AMM is built different, and it shows

[@jamesfearing9459]

Brilliant, imaginative and well designed piece, really a documentary.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

LOVE these kind of Townsend's!

[@flintandball6093]

More like this please, would love one where the men hunt and forage for their meals.

[@NormPetersonsBarStool]

Thank you for this channel Thank you for all your hard work

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from Detroit Michigan brother 👋 thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure through time

[@bluefrog5828]

This video content is wonderful to watch and to get a feel for the life of our American ancestors. Much more interring than the past content, for me. Thanks!

[@ringoramjet]

From a time when people ran to work rather than from it

[@PlanetEarth3141]

It's hard to describe the feelings and thoughts this video invokes in me. But I'm saving it on a playlist which is something I rarely do.

[@benl6328]

As I lay in bed, my body crippled and broken, I dreamed for a moment. I dreamed of fresh spring air with the sound of rain in the distance. The smell of the cleansing of spring showers. The warm fire healing my bones, and the smell of roasting meat making me hungry. Thanks for the video.

[@kellysouter4381]

I hope you feel better soon or that you find a way to get out in the fresh air soon anyway.

[@paulbourdon1236]

Another brilliant video! Thank you!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I can't make any higher complements tha the other posters except: Wow! I've never seen lead shot made that way before! VERY clever indeed! Certainly not shot tower quality but more than good enough to get the job done! And it looks a LOT easier than cutting shot from sheet lead, which was also done in those days.

[@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen]

I did the shot and regularly take game with it.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen Thanks for the response! Is that technique something you picked up from an historic source or did you come up with it yourself? I used to do quite a bit of muzzle-loading years back (I used to shoot trap with a Brown Bess carbine) and worked for Navy Arms Company back in the 1980's, but I've never heard of home-made shot, at least not like that. Again, VERY clever!

[@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen]

It was done historically. Id have to dig for the reference. I have a video where I test it against round shot.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen Thanks!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

This video is beautiful. Just good vibes of the best parts of 18th-century living.

[@Guardians814]

Absolutely love this! Thank you for the video.

[@MLukacs]

Great video, Jon and team! When Nicholas Creswell refers to the Monongahela and Youghiogheny, he’s referring to my neck of the woods. The Yough runs into the Mon in present day McKeepsort, PA, which is very close to where our family lives. We are very familiar with those references. It’s time to read his journal. Thank you!

[@cheryllamb8831]

Fascinating. Loved the camp cooking.

[@54032Zepol]

Makes me wanna do a lewis and clarke expidition but in real life.

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

I do that kind of stuff but I’m using military surplus, I have been just using candles lately

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

That would be interesting. Live as they did back then, but with the knowledge that if something goes wrong there's always the 21st century to rely on as a backup.

[@54032Zepol]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 oh yeah i would def use gps instead of some local guides.

[@hanzohattori2901]

That type of KZbin Channels make a cultural task! 👍👍👍

[@ronwinkles2601]

Long Hunting took place down south many years before Daniel Boone. Some of the greatest were Elisha Wallen, Nathaniel Gist, and Robert Benge. These men were making forays into Kentucky 20 years before Boone in the 1750's. Most of them took wives among the Cherokee and Shawnee Indians in order to trade and hunt in the traditional, sacred Indian hunting grounds. These men staged out of the border region of North Carolina and Virginia along the Dan and New River were Boone would later move too from Pennsylvania. The tales and success of these early Long Hunters went on to inspire Boone

[@jameshill2450]

I like when you talk about shooting at deer while aiming at the top of the trees. Most people don't know they were such good climbers back then. They had to stop doing it shortly after that because those huge nests were too easy for hunters to find.

[@duxdawg]

They were actually hunting squirrels. The period quotes were for ambience. They weren't narrating the task at hand. I weep for how far from common sense folks these days have gotten. Humanity is going to die out soon, crushed under the weight of countless fools.

[@shaybob1711]

This is awesome. Love your other videos but would love to see more like this as well. Just fantastic!