The Hidden Woodsmen Haversack Review -Junkyard Fox

After owning my Hidden Woodsmen Haversack for 8 months, i take an in-depth look at the materials, design, and layout of the bag. and demonstrate my contents and personalized set-up.
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filmed in the El Paso, Texas/Cloudcroft, New Mexico area, Chihuahuan Desert. Survival, Self-Reliance, Bushcraft, Camping, Making Fire, James Harris. Original music by Cuervo Negro. Junkyard Fox

[@JunkyardFox]

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[@hautala88]

Your background music makes me want to watch a western... I dig it.

[@wayneburbage8900]

Wonderful kit. I see a lot of elements of the WW2 pack in the design. One of which the axe handle is fed through. Was for folding trench tool. Way cool.

[@johnanderson2217]

You had a map of Texas assumed you from Texas. If I had waited to the end of the video ,I would have realized you're from New Mexico. Best Mexican food in the world. True art form. Thank you for the video.

[@rolandsilva9743]

Malcom is a great guy and an incredible craftsman. He makes a ton of very well thought out and practical items. Great video. Thanks

[@davidbarclay3651]

I love mine too. Thanks for sharing. I added the roll up water bag from Condor, it added additional carrying without bulk.

[@RavenRedwood]

I live in New Mexico so I really like your videos. This inspired me to get a haversack (old army issue but I can easily add buckles and sew in compartments. it has a rubberized waterproof liner though which is cool) and it's a great day bag and light weight to carry in my pack. Although I prefer to weave my molle. I have a pouch and canteen and they are much more comfortable when walking to have them secure instead of hanging.

[@JunkyardFox]

nice! a lot of the old army issue equipment is great stuff, especially if modified to suit your needs and likes.

[@zakbdz]

I always admire the beauty in your videos. I also love your personality, makes the video so much more entertaining. I am mostly here for the knife reviews but I love outdoorsy things too. Wishing you the best for the new year, take care.

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks so much, i appreciate the kind words, im glad ye enjoy our content. happy holidays, brother.

[@garland978]

I like that bag and how you have modified its use. It is always good to see you in New Mexico enjoying the desert and its beauty. Have a Merry Christmas and see you next year. Thank you James.

[@JunkyardFox]

have a good one, garland, i appreciate all your support and encouragment. happy holidays, brother.

[@SurvivoTek]

Awesome review, man! I love my haversack too, almost a year old and still like new!

[@JunkyardFox]

making this review made me realize how much i love hidden woodsmen equipment, gonna get me some new stuff soon.

[@steelfanatic918]

What a excellent video, James! I love my HE Haversack, and accessories. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@GoodPhotos]

Wonderful review. I just traded some gear for an older version of one of Malcom's Haversacks on BushCraftUSA and can't wait to get it. I also am enjoying the rest of your channel! I was stationed at White Sands Missile Range back in the 80s when I was enlisted Army and was one of the Scout Masters and Explorer Leaders on post. We got the kids out to the Needles as often as we could. Can't say that I miss the desert at all (I don't do well at 112˚F no matter how 'dry' the heat, and I vastly prefer the same boreal forests here in New England that Malcom designs his gear in) but it was always a good adventure and it is good to see someone enjoying it as well as you seem to.

[@edvickers8063]

Dude! I've been waiting for this video! I love my Hidden Woodsmen Haversack! I have mine set up almost just like yours. Great video brother! Enjoy time with the fam and we will see you next year!

[@JunkyardFox]

im glad you enjoyed it. i love my haversack, never leave home without it. happy holidays, brother.

[@frankwebster1033]

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year....

[@davidbeal8054]

I have been camping and bivouacking since I was in the Cub Scouts, and I have owned and used many haversacks over the years. Many. The Hidden Woodsmen version is certainly one of the very best I haver ever used. right now, it is the one I most frequently use. I don't think you can go wrong. Very well built. Nice video.

[@garygill7960]

Great review and presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@brianwofford3831]

I enjoyed your video. I have been trying out a haversack and a small messenger bag as alternatives to day packs on short hikes. Your video gave me some good information and perspective on what I am doing. I am located in the middle Tennessee area. Thanks for the informative video.

[@Cypress324]

These are the types of videos that makes you stand out from other KZbin creators. Very enjoyable to watch. Thumbs up for sure...

[@JunkyardFox]

thank ye so much, i appreciate all your kindness and support. happy holidays, brother.

[@Thorovain]

Love the review, James! I've decided to buy my own haversack with my next paycheck.

[@Primitivebearknives]

That first 1 min of this makes an amazing ad for this haversack. Immediately I had gotten interested in it after the first min

[@AZ-Patriot]

Great way to end the year, James. Excellent review, as always. Merry Christmas and God bless to you and yours, my friend.

[@KowboyUSA]

Merry Christmas, AZ.

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks so much, we had a lot of fun filming this one. happy holidays, brother.

[@charlesloveday9208]

Junkyard Fox...all of Ur reviews r excellent & really appreciate how well U go into details. Good to see this because it really does come n handy making decisions on what I need. Hope that U & Urs have a Merry Christmas & safe- Happy New Year! Looking forward to some more outdoor videos...not just reviews. Everyone needs to remember Bob Hansler n their prayers.

[@polecatfan1627]

You should add a little anti - venom because snakes

[@jjmireles66]

Very nice haversack. Merry Christmas James and I'm looking forward to more of your videos.

[@JunkyardFox]

merry christmas john!

[@darkwolf135883]

all the bushcraft style videos ive seen have all been in wooded forests and the like. Seeing this video and knowing that you are from and use this equipment in the american southwest is awesome, since that's also where I live and do all my camping and hiking. Definitely a setup I will be looking into :)

[@BillHinson]

Great video I love my Hidden woodsmen Haversack I've had one for a few years now And it has served me very well Keep up the awesome videos

[@JunkyardFox]

they are great! i havea large HW pack now. cant wait to go test it!

[@joeyvazquez2394]

You've managed to bring out the romance of the desert...once again! Great job buddy. Happy holidays and look forward to seeing more videos in 2017.

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks so much, i love the first few minutes of this video. well have plenty more desert adventures coming soon

[@brianjenkins5591]

Aloha James and this video was just Great along with the scenery makes me remember why I like this channel so much!!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your Family and can not wait to see what you have in store for us in 2017.

[@JunkyardFox]

thansk so much brian! got a lot of fun, educational content coming this year!

[@davidgonyeau1825]

Good video. I think your haversack is the best I've seen in a long time. Not too big, not too small, it's just right. I look forward to your next video. Keep up the good work.

[@JunkyardFox]

thansk for watching, this bag is absolutely bulletproof.

[@IrishZombieNation]

Wonderful video brother. Really showed the diversity of the bag and how great the quality is, all while seeing a serene backdrop and listening to awesome music. Keep it up my friend.

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks so much leo! my first 2017 video will be an outdoor arena review. happy holidays, brother.

[@elcoyote9410]

Beautiful country. Great vid

[@gerryfunke1343]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love your vids.

[@JunkyardFox]

im glad ye enjoy the channel, my friend. happy holidays, brother.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Beautiful locations, nice vid.

[@gregwright392]

Excellent review young man. Merry Christmas, God bless n happy New Years!

[@JunkyardFox]

iappreciate all your support, greg. happy holidays!

[@JamesPattersonME]

Great review and happy new year!

[@JunkyardFox]

same to you james! hope all is well!

[@evoneEVOLUTION]

your cinematography is on point, i like that you bring more of an artistic side to these kinds of videos. and the music adds to the overall feel of the video as well

[@JunkyardFox]

thank you so much, that means a lot to me. glad you enjoy our work, thanks for watching.

[@cocovasquez1]

great vid James, Happy Holidays. I always felt I'm not a true woodsmen or bushcrafter if I didn't have Malcoms haversack. I love it and I don't leave home without it. thanks for the ideas. We need to get together this coming new year. God bless my friend.

[@JunkyardFox]

glad you like the video, hidden woodsmen gear is top notch quality plus its beautiful work. i agree my firend. sorry it took so long to reply.

[@jlen82]

A Case Knife! You get extra points for that James. Nice set up brother

[@JunkyardFox]

not a fan of pocketknives but if i had to, gotta go old school lol

[@rickc4317]

Very well done review, James. Great scenery, music and showing how the haversack can be used in the real world. I think the only thing people might be wondering about is an approximate price point. I think your handle idea is an excellent one!

[@JunkyardFox]

damn i forgot to mention that. as of right now, the haversack is being sold 65 to 95 bucks depending on the color or pattern.

[@TheLankyWoodsman]

Great video my friend, can't wait to see what you have for 2017.

[@herbertmace6755]

Peace to you, and blessings in 2017. Thank you for all the cool videos!

[@michaellaird9262]

another great video. hope you guys have a Merry Christmas.

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks so much, happy holidays, brother!

[@johnkania6888]

I have the same haversack in the same color. Great bag. Great review. Thanks for the video.

[@JunkyardFox]

riight?! its awesome. maybe in time, ill buy the ranger green one just because thats my favorite color lol

[@unitytira4954]

Thank you so much for this video, it helps me setup my haversack. I appreciate your kind way of presenting your topic(s). It is an encouragement it builds friendship, keep it up my friend. I’ll keeping following your Chanel. Blessings! From the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@gbro1988]

the view is magnificent

[@lennyracine9775]

Another great vid. Thanks

[@2knivesguzman400]

Great Review, like the quick shelter, love the place love my New Mexico, looking forward 2017, Happy New Year shout out to Cuervo Negro.

[@haroldmiller6853]

good review I also like a haver sack for small trips or single overnights ya got the 5c covered well enjoy the holidays see ya next year

[@fredfreiberger7878]

Thanks for the reviews

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

I got a forest green one a few months back and love mine.

[@JunkyardFox]

dude ive been tempted to buy a ranger green one, love that color.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Nice review my friend. Like the bushcraft western style vibe you got goin on. Nice

[@JunkyardFox]

glad ye enjoyed it, cheers brother!

[@anoren4480]

I know this is an older vid, but I must honestly say as long as I have been watching the tube, I am rarely as entertained by such an enjoyable video. The tunes don't hurt either. I have this channel pinned, subbed and the bell is rung. Thanks bro! PS I spent some time in Flagstaff & a few years on the high desert across the CA border.

[@barrybueler3356]

Great haversack well priced great for any outdoorsman and preppier built tough happy I made the purchase 👍👍

[@JunkyardFox]

oh yes defintely, i love all my hidden woodsmen gear. i got a new haversack coming soon

[@drcsep]

I love mine. Concur, this is a great haversack. Great video. I'm a new subscriber. Feliz🎄Navidad 🙏

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Awesome hands on vid! I like ur mods or additions to suit ur style. Have fun for the Holidays... stay warm!

[@JunkyardFox]

happy holidays, brother.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

+Junkyard Fox Thx James! But Cilla is short for Priscilla... so I'm "sis", jus to let u know. LOL!

[@JunkyardFox]

sorry about that cilla! i havent read comments since last month, jsut read this. happy new years, sis!

[@johnfuller6338]

great video on great gear by a great guy, today our high temp was 4 degrees, with wind chill, minus 20, can you send some of your weather up here to the northeast.

[@MrRugercat45]

The intro was one of if not THE best I have ever seen on YT, wow, you’re so lucky to live in the Southwest! Beautiful desert scenery. Love your vids, you have a great way of making us feel like true friends. As if we’re sharing a campfire with you, real gift there. How cold does it get there? Keep up the fantastic work, and God Bless!

[@rockfordberetta8414]

Love Hidden Woodsmen's stuff. I've got one of Malcom's back packs and it's solid. Made perfectly. Can't say enough good about Hidden Woodsmen. Great review. That's a great setup with very minimal payload to carry. I want one of these little bags.

[@JunkyardFox]

his work is top notch and beautiful to boot

[@ClintHollingsworth]

As a haversack guy myself, I enjoyed your video very much. Thanks!

[@JunkyardFox]

im glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@jeffstrong8280]

Merry Christmas James nice review on the haversack. I've been totin around a Maxpadition versapack for bout 7 years now. still need that horse brother.

[@JunkyardFox]

ill get a horse next xmas lol

[@rainbowhiker]

I'd put the shamog draped under the top flap of the bag to keep it out of the dirt but still handy. Good system you have there.

[@ksstg581]

Hey, James- i saw you 1st on pm101- great to be getting to know you...1st class review- Have a very Merry Christmas!

[@JunkyardFox]

hellp, friend. nice to meet ye, feel free to check out my past vids. happy holidays, brother.

[@landsurfer66]

Thanks man. I think I'll get the one in ranger green... once they're back in stock.

[@JunkyardFox]

dude the ranger green! im so tempted to buy one too just because thats my favorite color.

[@BearHartOutdoorsChannel]

man, I have got to get some of his stuff! excellent review!

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks for watching, micah!

[@Iamjasonallen]

Thanks James!

[@mr.delacruz559]

So happy I ordered mine! Got the black & Coyote color combination ,so i think it will fit into an urban environment just as well in the outdoors. Really wish he had your color combination in stock.Also I’m So glad they have added a grab handle now. As always it’s a pleasure watching your video! So glad I subscribed back when! Merry Christmas and God bless to you and yours!!! Cuervo Negro is Awesome! Thanx for turning me on to them!

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks for watching! dude youre gonna love that haversack! im not sure if youve seen our latest video but were giving away 2 mora garberg knives. enter the contest for a chanceto get yourself an extra christmas present!

[@mr.delacruz559]

Junkyard Fox I absolutely did watch that awesome Giveaway video! I have the bell notification on your channel. I did enter. Also I make my own fixin wax ,if you don’t know what that is look up fixin wax on KZbin. I don’t sell them I just use it for chap stick,cuts,waterproofing gear,treating leather, &wood and steel on my axes and knives. I would love to send you some just out of appreciation of your channel. I live in Fresno Ca and it gets up to 113 to 115 and down to 30-32 so the fixin was should Serve you well.If your not interested it’s all good ,no hard feelings. But thanx for the reply and that awesome giveaway. I did let the hidden woodsman know by writing on the notes section of my order that I saw his haversack on JunkYard Fox 🦊. God bless and Merry Christmas!!!🎄🎁

[@DaneStolthed]

I'll have to check out the Hidden Woodsmen, good review!

[@JunkyardFox]

the hidden woodsmen gear is top notch! thanks for watching!

[@markhudson1477]

I love your videos. Bushcrafting in the desert southwest is needed info. I am 65 miles outside Las Vegas and really like your vids. Thanks.

[@JunkyardFox]

ive never seen any desert cushcraft vids from nevada, wonder how similar it is to texas

[@markhudson1477]

I don't know, but keep putting out your videos. I will take what info I can get.

[@hiddendesertbushcraft2511]

I am out here in Vegas. I have also lived in the area Junkyard fox is in this video. I can tell both of you it is very different. I have been doing bushcraft out here in the Vegas area. But I find myself going to the higher elevation due to the heat. I agree its nicecto some desert guys out there.

[@davidbarclay3651]

Malcolm heard you. He added a lifting handle on top. I have two of these bags, one set for the back country, and the other for city travels. Great for summer when you need less gear and don't want a sweaty back.

[@JunkyardFox]

i just reviewd the updated haversack on my latest video. be sure to go check that review out

[@deckard313]

Nice review James!

[@JunkyardFox]

glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

[@UndeadPreacher]

Happy new years

[@JunkyardFox]

happy new years brother! yes i know im a little late lol

[@ajtaylor560]

Wow, great review. I see he's pretty much sold out which is good at this time of the year. Nice product. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@KowboyUSA]

Merry Christmas, A J.

[@JunkyardFox]

im not surprised at all thats its all sold out, excellent bag, that makes an excellent xmas present. happy holidays, brother.

[@equal4206]

great vid James, happy holidays bro

[@JunkyardFox]

thansk so much! happy holidays, brother.

[@Lifeislikeabox1]

great video good grab and go bag or for 2 day trip

[@ironknucklesbrewbeast6166]

Nice little kit there.

[@Johonavich49]

That is awesome the amount of useful things you can carry in that bag. Thank you for making this video! This was very helpful. Question, why is this video from 2016? Were are your newer videos? I really enjoy watching!

[@JunkyardFox]

Joseph Flake thanks glad you like our content. We put out a new video every week. Be sure to click on our profile and click on the videos section

[@commonsensecamper]

awesome video....Love his gear. Just subbed, great channel find!

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks so much, brother! im glad you enjoyed the video! welcome aboard!

[@zenekmuszynski5649]

love your vids don't get time to respond but your channel has very good info and advice, since I live in southern Arizona alot of what you do pertains to the same environment that I am in as well and I am not from the desert so you put out great info for me to study before I hit the trails.

[@JunkyardFox]

im glad i can help, arizona is a beautiful area. hopefully i can film a few vids over there this year.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

James, your world is so different than mine here in Nova Scotia. Still, Malcolm's products work just as well for us here as it does for you even if we pack it slightly differently. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas

[@JunkyardFox]

i know, its so crazy how the world is so radically different. awesome, if ye have a video with your hidden woodsmen bag setup, send me the link so i can check it out! thanks mark, happy holidays, brother.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi James. Didn't mean to mislead. I do not have a Hidden Woodsmen bag... at least not yet. I do have a couple of shoulder bags I use and I have seen other Canadians using Malcolm's haversack. I guess I was trying to say how versatile the design can be

[@JunkyardFox]

oh yeah, very vesatile and rugged bag, joe robinet is up in canada and hes using hidden woodmsne gear all the time

[@lolosunshine2756]

Great videos and enjoy the heck out of them. I know you are doing "how to videos" so I was wondering where you carry TP for the makeshift toilet. Will you be doing an informative short blip on useful ways to hit the john for us city slickers. Without getting "your boots dirty". LOL, but in all seriousness inquiring minds want to know.

[@Marlonscrazy]

I think I'm gonna have to buy this now.

[@JunkyardFox]

dude, these are awesome, plus theres different colors and patterns to choose from.

[@juancairo]

Great video my friend. Regards from Argentina!!!

[@JunkyardFox]

hello, my friend! greetings from texas

[@silverback4434]

Nice bag ! Im fan

[@hfrendal5374]

The bag I use is pretty similar in size and function, its english army surplus from ww2 made in heavy webbing and its so sturdy I will probably go to the grave with it. BUT it got something your bag dont have, all the buckles are made of brass. I live in a very cold place and I have destroyed quite a few plastic buckles before, now I take spare buckles but its annoying when they break.. Its also great to see a guy that brings real coffee into the field and not only those silly bags haha. What do you sleep in at night btw? You seem like a guy that would carry blanket, I do at spring, summer and autumn but not winter.

[@juliaadelavergne9733]

i love my Hidden Woodsman too James...Keep up the good vidz! Have a great 2017 too....

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks, you as well. get out there and havesome adventures!

[@ivanhita4726]

Broooooo 9k subs!!!!! Congrats and amazing vid again!i remember when u had 2k !!!! Best of luck and i saw ur vid in PM101!!!!!!! Im excited for u

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks for the support, bro! were growing fast!

[@ivanhita4726]

yup that u are!!!!! keep it up man! ill keep doing everything i can on my end to help ur channel.

[@phillipdavis4507]

I like your presentations 😁👍🇺🇸

[@sigurdsigurdson9515]

Thank you for reviewing the bag and your gear. It seems to me that some items are superfluous. There is little food, and it’s probably worth taking more water in the desert. Unless, of course, there are not enough sources of it on the route. Tell me, how comfortable is it for your shoulder to carry a full bag all day? I understand that everyone chooses for themselves. It’s just that I’m used to a standard backpack, although I won’t refuse a medium-sized bag to go to the radial exits from the camp. Thanks

[@jassenswisher]

New subscriber....love your channel and great review. Thanks for posting

[@JunkyardFox]

glad to meet ye! happy holidays, brother.

[@merrikwillson03]

so I also live in the desert. I love bushcraft and one thing I have been unable to make and find a video on is making a survival bow in the desert. as you know in the desert there sent as many resources and I was wondering if you could make a video on that. awesome videos! thank you for your time!

[@JunkyardFox]

i actaully have never made a bow so i dont see me making a vid on that anytime soon but check out primitive lifeways channel, hes made a few of them plus hes in arizona.

[@merrikwillson03]

Thanks!

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff brother.

[@canadianneo-frontiersmen6165]

Merry Christmas bro!

[@goochdawg]

Great vid james!, ay when i saw the hatchet i mean axe? "is that the proper way to say it" anyways the axe reminds me of the book called idk if its called hatchet or axe but its a bout this youngster who became stranded out in the forrest etc and he had to rely on a lil axe to survive its one of those short books though

[@JunkyardFox]

dude i have that book, its awesome lol

[@orbushcraft3967]

nice pack and kit

[@josephineyoung8600]

Good video 👍🏻

[@abeazar]

Rat traps are a great idea. Never would have thought of that. Great video...Abe Azar

[@JunkyardFox]

oh yeah, rattraps are worht their weight in gold: cheap, lightweight, reliable. happy holidays, abe.

[@Outrighttomcat5]

Hey was wondering what gloves and jacket you have. They look great, I'm looking for a good set of wool fongerless gloves

[@JunkyardFox]

the gloves and coat i bought at target. coat is from converse, the gloves i dont remember but theyre not wool though

[@Trav_Can]

I love your stray dog too.

[@smd482000]

love his strap

[@EdwinDueck]

Nice re review

[@johnboy7417]

Frost River makes some really nice canvas bags, you should check it out James!

[@papuchu]

i use a lot my magnifying glass for fire ignition (i live in the south of Spain, so plenty of sun here), now i collect dry and worn flowers of a thistle we name "Cardo Mariano" (Sybilum marianum) they ignite very easy with the lens or any source of spark, even the spark of a depleted buthane or gas lighter. (got to try it with flint and steel)