Adventurer Canvas Bedroll | Fantasy Medieval Camping and Larp

[@LivingAnachronism]

The sound is a little wonky int this video, I apologize. We've had 20 mph winds the last few days, I did the best I could to mitigate it.

[@Alantommat]

Wasn’t an issue for me at all.

[@allenhilburn8686]

Audio sounded fine to me.

[@graywolfdracon]

Audio sounded fine to me.

[@Devin_Stromgren]

If you're shopping for duck canvas in the future, I highly recommend Big Duck Canvas. They sell it in every weight imaginable, all the way up to weights that would be too heavy for a bedroll. MUCH better canvas in more weights and colors than any local fabric store or Walmart.

[@justinblocker730]

Material: 2 GP Fabricate spell: 7,500 GP Leveling up: Priceless

[@TheOriginalDarkSheep]

A tip: In addition to waterproofing the canvas, throw some of those spruce branches into a pile and lay your sleeping bag on top. Your body weight wil not push as heavily into the moist soil and the humid air will be able to filter through the needles and out beneath you.

[@poozlius]

And no matter how much work you put into a good bedroll, there will STILL be that one little rock you don't find until it pokes you in the middle of the back!

[@LivingAnachronism]

I'm hoping a good fur might help with that, but, they aren't the lightest or easiest things to transport.

[@meslamtea]

"Camping, if you are sleeping in a puddle you've done something wrong." Just picturing a gaming related graphic on a t shirt and... gimmie

[@maryhairy1]

Love these aesthetic appearance of this medieval necessities. 💜 I complete much hiking which entails one night sleeping in the wild. Your complement of essentials is massive. Granted in those olden days they didn’t have the lightweight goodies around today. Having all the essentials tied to the outside of one’s pack like a pack animal is looking for losing probably something most essential which one only find out later when reaching said destination. I know as it happened to me.

[@osarkthegoat7038]

Living Anachronism and Clamavi De Profundis both uploaded today! It is officially a good day to be a fantasy fan!

[@LivingAnachronism]

"When the Hammer Falls!" Love those guys.

[@KnutNukem]

Definitely a lesson I learned as well: Everything 1 step away from commonly sold items will tenfold the prices. With this in my mind, I actually find fun in trying to find items that are available for a dime and can easily be modified.

[@RyuuKageDesu]

As a cosply enthusiasts, I can agree that projects like this can have a wildly swinging cost, and time commitment.

[@paul72002]

Townsends is a great resource for early American gear, techniques, and culture

[@Blondie42]

As someone who over heats easily at night I would be apprehensive with a 100% wool blanket plus a thick outer cover. ⛺️ It would be good during the winter and the cooler parts of spring/autumn. But I suppose it would be extra cushioning for summer time sleeping on top of the entire thing.

[@coop5329]

You would be surprised at how well wool breathes compared to synthetics. Actually, in Australia when the temperature is 110 F, a thermometer inserted under a live sheep's wool next to the skin is cooler by 6 to 8 degrees; the wool actually insulates the sheep from the sun's heat. Just be sure it's 100% wool and not half synthetic. Disclosures here: I had a sheep farm for over 20 years and handcrafted wool items; and I also worked in a polyester fiber factory. So I've had personal experience with both fibers. And I do not wear anything polyester!

[@Blondie42]

@@coop5329 cool, thanks for the info. I mostly wear cotton myself. Though will go the wool route when it's below freezing, 🥶 close to or below 0° F, which is happening less and less frequently here in the Pacific northwest of the US during the winter. But in all honesty I don't really like temps over 65° and the colder it is the better I can sleep more soundly.

[@dylanneely91]

​@@Blondie42cotton is really one of the worst materials. Linen and hemp stay cooler and last longer, wool stays warmer, even silk is warmer when woven right.

[@Blondie42]

@@dylanneely91 I do not care. I don't like wearing them.

[@Seiaeka]

The first pic you showed is also in my inspiration folder for my future bedroll. It looks so nice and warm. XD

[@texasbeast239]

Absolutely critical piece of an adventurer's kit. This connects you to our medieval forefathers/mothers in a major way. With a bed roll, you can look up at the very same night sky, suspended above the very same Earth, on basically the very same cushioning and waterproofing materials. There is also a visceral, spiritual, existential quality to it, for me. There are some things that our primitive ancestors did terribly wrong (hygiene and sanitation, anyone?). But this is something that they did extremely well. It blew the lid off my modernist smugness the first night I spent in one. It impressed me with our ancestors' wisdom and expertise, from so many centuries ago. And by skipping as many modern amenities as is safe and practical, it bridges the time gap between us and them.

[@TheAyeAye1]

Townsends is a great channel.

[@knutzzl]

I used regular old army blankets. One folded length wise, sown across the bottom and the same distance up the side. An a second blanket just folded around (or under it as an extra matras).

[@HostileTakeover2]

I learned long ago with leatherworking & sewing that new DIY projects like this are almost never a cost effective end product. The value is always in the learning and enjoyment of the process. Second time through maaaaaybe being cost effective but still not always.

[@justinduggan7023]

Hell yes dude. I was JUST thinking about making my own for my “fantasy ranger” kit. Now I’m motivated and inspired like I am after every one of your videos 🤘🏻 you rule man.

[@colonialmustard8156]

just found this channel today and its pretty good

[@trentroth6717]

Hello living anachronism it's been a while since I've watched one of your videos but I'm glad to be back

[@LivingAnachronism]

Glad to have you back Trent!

[@CreepyMF]

Thers is alot to learn here not just from this video but from all the others, this is a wealth of knowledge that will guaranteed come to use.

[@ThePageTurnerPT]

Duuude, the new intro is phenomenal!

[@LivingAnachronism]

Made for me by subscriber Justin Black. He really nailed it!

[@mcsquisherton]

Coalcracker Bushcraft's channel has a great video on the Hutchins canvas bedroll. Might be something to look into. It's a great design with alot of versatility for a canvas bed roll.

[@LivingAnachronism]

I like Coalcrackers work, but the Hutchins name doesn't ring a bell, I'll definitely look into it

[@crunchydragontreats6692]

As this is an anachronistic channel, have you considered making a wool or canvas sleeve for a neoprene yoga mat and using that as your vapor barrier between you and the ground? I use a neoprene pad under my wool sleeping system and it keeps me warm and dry. As I don’t need my kit to look aesthetically correct, yet, I don’t have a sleeve for mine. I also have no canvas in my system. My system consist of a loose weave wool sleeping bag. (60”x 178” folded up 80” and sewn along the sides. Finished size 60x98) A loose weave wool blanket. (60” x 80”). And the neoprene yoga mat. Ground. Neoprene. 1 layer of wool. Body. 8 layers of wool. Head flap pulled over my head and shoulders then tucked in over my chest adding 2 more layer over my chest. I’ve slept comfortably in weather cold enough to leave frost on the ground well after sunrise without noticing the cold. It would add a bit more weight to your kit and certainly is not period accurate. However, you could ditch the current canvas and replace it with a smaller amount for the sleeve. Should come out only slightly heavier. But it should not look out of place when covered in wool or canvas. Grab your ketchup and crunch away my friends.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Great video :) you made all the right choices here, if you had waterproofed it with painted-on silicone liquid you would essentially have been making a cheap amazon bivy bag, I have used one and I threw it away, it has no breath-ability so you wake up wet in the morning on a warm night, or wet and cold in the middle of a cold night, I have no experience sleeping in period kit (something I have wanted to change for years) but given that waxed canvas and linseed oilcloth also do not breath, you would have had the same problem with them Because the waterproof spray will have gaps in (loose weave) it will breath but water should bead on it so hopefully your blanket won't get wet from dew and should be protected from rain on the trail, however if the ground is slightly damp (like when canvas tents leak if you touch the sides) water will soak through from underneath because of the pressure of your weight, so I would strongly recommend getting a thin and light piece of waxed tarp the same size as your bedroll to use like a tent footprint, there are a few Etsy sellers who make waxed canvas bush-craft gear who would probably be happy to do this as a commission and because it's relatively small it shouldn't be too expensive, I don't know if he still makes ground tarps but PNWBushcraft use a really nice lightweight waterproof fabric that I would recommend, it wouldn't add much weight to your bedroll apologies for the long comment

[@ApocGuy]

nice tips, did mine similar way, but put water repellent treated cowhide for bottom layer ( nigh indestructible for ten years now) and use snap buttons for foot section (to keep it rolled up during colder autumn nights) . love your outfit too, would be nice to see it layered out ;) . just a tip; if you'll ever try to dissolve silicone, try acteone, but do it in well ventilated area

[@promiscuous5761]

Thank you.

[@samuelvieira4504]

For me the true meaning of adventure is to discover the unknown (nowadays, this would mean travel, like nomadic people do).

[@coleshinkle3744]

Awesome video. I’m about to start a Viking Osberg tent project and I need all of the canvas knowledge I can get

[@LivingAnachronism]

Best of luck Cole!

[@cinderpsycho1985]

Perfect I've been making plans for a medieval camping so seeing this is very lovely timing.

[@LivingAnachronism]

I've got at least 3 other videos you might find useful if you haven't seen them yet!

[@wilky1189]

I made a simple bedroll from a self inflating backpacking sleeping pad and a $20 blanket from a truck stop. It's great for traveling because I can roll a change of clothes and some toiletries in it, and I have something comfortable in case, for instance, United cancels my flight and I have to spend the night in the Dallas airport...

[@bobnewkirk7003]

I wanted to pop in here and say that after watching this I found another video that attempted to do the silicone mix and was able to do it successfully using Naphtha as his solvent over mineral spirits. He used 3/4 the volume of the cloth in solvent and, like you, a 5:1 ratio of solvent to silicone (ie 10oz silicone into 50oz naphtha). if you ever want to attempt it again give the Naphtha a try, and if you want to watch the process the video I am referencing was done by NightHawk. Thank you for presenting your whole process, I'm sure many people have and will try and knowing how you would have changed your process is often more valuable than a successful attempt.

[@tuti-fru-ti]

Thanks for the wisdom! I'll keep in mind that there are some great options out there that are well made and end up being more cost-effective and less time-consuming.

[@Timbyte]

always love your videos

[@chasechaney3055]

At Walmart I got a 6 x 9 thick sturdy canvas drop cloth for $10. A lot more tightly woven and thicker than the one in this video. If you want to be more historically accurate and don’t want to mess with linseed oil then use beeswax. Townsends use iron oxide powder to make a paint because it closes up the gaps in the canvas but beeswax should do that too

[@jonanderson3050]

Great video!

[@BookDragon24925]

Love the new intro. And, as always, love the content.

[@riftalope]

I've found that several people have "cheated" by having a layer of "space cloth" between the first and second layer from the ground. It isn't as durable as a thicker plastic, but it reflects heat back up to you.

[@dreth470]

With a good waterproof coat you'd actually stay surprisingly dry in rain (besides heavy downpour)

[@apocosy]

Good video. A couple tips... there's really no substitute for oil cloth ( linseed oil / cotton), wool is great for keeping warm but not a good wind break. Wash the tarp in hot water and dry on high a couple times before treating it, it'll close the weave up a bit. It's more multifunctional to use an oil cloth tarp and a wool blanket instead of a purpose built canvas cover. Traditionally I think they wrapped themselves diagonally in the wool blanket, making a good footbox. Keep it up.

[@liberatedlady4689]

I am sure you were going for the period style of wool around that time, but you can find 100% wool blankets at a local Army Surplus and they should be made in USA, unless like me, my current favorite wool is from Switzerland, but again it is a Swiss Army wool blanket that I found on one of my travels the price was around $35.00, I believe. Since I travel around the USA in my mini school bus, this blanket has been my turn to during those cold nights. Been down to 6 degrees one morning this past winter.

[@Matsudai]

Yeah, the only things about crafting stuff myself that's always a plus is the ability to say, "I made this." And it being custoade, at least that I have found. Lol

[@LivingAnachronism]

That is definitely a good reason to do it! That accomplishment is part of the reason I do it as well.

[@brynf4377]

am i the only one who wants to make a story set in an alternate reality where our group of heroes is shad, living anach, and metatron, and skallagrim?

[@LivingAnachronism]

You aren't the only one, I would love to do that, but in this reality haha!

[@brunoethier896]

I've heard good results with the silicone sealant dissolved in acetone, and adjusting the mixing ratio can make it breathable.

[@LivingAnachronism]

It might have been the silicone I was using, because I did try Acetone as well, and it still didn't mix. Perhaps "100% Silicone" still has many different types that I am unaware of, and I used the wrong one.

[@brunoethier896]

@@LivingAnachronism I did cheat a little using a plastic-backed painter canvas to make sure my yurt was waterproof, but then the problem was mildew easily taking hold on the fabric side despite using tent silicone spray... I wish I had known and tried the acetone trick back then.

[@GreytOutdoorsMedic]

You have to look at army surplus. 9’x6’ heavy canvas tarp is like $50. Decent army wool blanket $50. 2 blocks of greenland wax $10.

[@cameronalexander5195]

i used duct cloth for my own ranger kit, at my hometown store it usually goes for about $9.99 a yard, but often i can use a 50% off coupon for it.

[@TheSwedishRanger]

I plan on one day doing some medieval camping, just haven't gotten around to it yet because of.. let's just call it personal problems with extreme anxiety. My plan is to go with a bedding made out of simple spruce branches, then a reindeer pelt, and several layers, both above and underneath me, by using a huge wool blanket I got from Etsy some time ago. Don't know how it would work, but I hope it turns out well. I have walked in the woods in medieval and fantasy clothing for half my life, but I've never actually spent a night in it. I'm still a newbie when it comes to medieval camping...

[@benjaminholcomb9478]

Might I recommend backyard camping? It makes for a great first time camping experience for someone. I've done it with my younger brother, and my foster brothers. (And just for the sake of checking out a new tent lol) Of course your backyard may be different than your targeted camping zone, but it might still be enough to get you over the concerns. You just may have to set up a little different. It has its own difficulties of course, but you always have your house to fall back too. My biggest concern when I do it is Urban noise keeping me up. That and urban bugs outdoor bugs can be a bit more cozy than the wilderness ones, a little less polite than an indoor one to lol. All else fails, try it inside. Maybe turn off the heater to get extra immersion. Might not bring the branches in though. Lol. (...Although, you could put a tarp down first) It might not be the same, but it's a step you can take to get yourself going :)

[@nicktraveller2826]

Can't wait to see how it goes! Personally I use a wool greatcoat as a sleeping bag and need a good way to waterproof it.

[@H8FULL1]

Good video. I personally chose not to waterproof my actual roll and instead use a ground cloth that is already water proof. I got one a little larger so that I can place misc item on it as well as my roll. Then just roll it all up together. Roll is machine washable and ground cloth can be rinses off and done.

[@LivingAnachronism]

That sounds like a much better way of doing it. I'll probably do it your way, I don't expect the waterproofing on my bedroll to last for long. And replacing a ground cloth sounds much easier than having to replace a whole bedroll cover.

[@H8FULL1]

@@LivingAnachronism Someone actually suggested that I spray the bottom fill Flex Seal. I laughed at first and then was like HHMMMMMMM.......lol

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Be great to get an update on this. Tnx.

[@charlesstanford1310]

I took a canvas tarp (from my local Army surplus store) and Hudson Bay blanket to camp at 10,000 feet in August. I was still cold because it got down to the 30s. It probably would have been ok if either I was at a lower elevation or used a larger blanket.

[@LivingAnachronism]

10,000 feet! Wow! You clearly survived, so that gives me hope that this will be more than comfortable at lower altitude and more middling weather!

[@crisloucks6805]

You should have washed and dried the drop cloth in high heat, it would have shrunk it and tightened up the weave. But it was an excellent effort. If you had just shown the bedroll without explanation i would have thought you bought it.

[@danieltaylor5231]

100% wool is expensive but if you look after it it will last generations. If the blanket is just going to be in the bed roll a more budget friendly option is military surplus wool blankets. They aren't 100% wool and some have markings on them but they are significantly less expensive.

[@neoaliphant]

They are quite a few 100% and no markings that ive seen in uk for about £40, at least 6'x6' i have a feeling might have been italian or serbian.

[@danieltaylor5231]

@@neoaliphant You are right! If forgot about the Italian blankets! Thank you for the reminder!

[@neoaliphant]

@@danieltaylor5231 Also calico might be a cheaper canvas alternative, i used for a saxon tarp, was about £4 a metre

[@neoaliphant]

first cloak was army and i didnt check for wool %, it was horrid, learnt lesson,always 100% natural now, for everyday clothes as well

[@danieltaylor5231]

@@neoaliphant Excellent point! Always check the wool%. A lot will say wool but be as low as 50%.

[@FrozenHawkHunter]

You want try finding sunforger canvas. Try finding someone that makes boat cover or tenst. Don't buy crap paint drop cloth.

[@elskaalfhollr4743]

Pro tip, art stores have oiled canvas for painting

[@LunedisTerz]

Aye. With all my projects, i get a similar mount of money to pay. Silicon was a brave try.. So in my last project... A cloak and cooked lineseedoil... I was in a train and it smells horrible. The flamable problem is not high but crumbled and folded textils in lineseedoil have a risk of spontaneous combustion 😮. Physics.. A world full of magic. So the smell dont go away.. I washed it and take textil wax.. Another buy, another price to pay. And the wax is something like vaseline and paraffinwax... Also not ecological fine. Not like i wish. But we want it. We do it. We learn. My cloak or tarps are denim. Its darker and do the same job. Its heavy for me to get rougher textils. Another option was also oilskin😅 not so much trouble. And really.. I got something from bushcraft spain. And if i sew it at home.. The materials and the working time is similar to this prices.

[@rakatika]

I can see why you opted for the expensive waterproofing method first. It was because you were looking for a more permanent solution.

[@The_golden_anvil_studios]

I've seen the silicone paint made with just water instead of mineral spirits and the 100% silicone and a trash bag. Kneading it thoroughly with your hands. You might get better results this way.

[@jasontwynn7356]

Ok I don't know if you have one around your state, but here in Michigan. We have a military surplus stores,they have wool blankets for cheap that work great for everything

[@teatowel11]

Cool project, looks like you learned a lot and have a really good skill of generalising those lessons. You will definitely benefit when you do future DIY. I think your bed roll is cool and your audience will learn a lot from your mistakes. I live in Australia where there are a lot of options fof canvas bedrolls that we refer to as swags. As a hiker however i've alwaus found them ridiculously bulky and heavy compared to modern materials. I would like to have a historical bedroll though.

[@LivingAnachronism]

This thing weighs more than my modern 3 person tent! But it does look cool. The reason why lots of these projects are "lesson" videos and not tutorials is because I'm figuring all this out for the first time too! But I think the process is definitely good to share. Sometimes tutorial videos forget to mention key things to avoid. Like that certain mineral spirits don't seem to work 😅

[@lacewinglml]

Depends also where you get your drop clothes from, I find harbor freight has very good ones with a tight weave, but ace hardware are looser and more expensive. Its a matter of hunting if you want the best deal, but do agree with your starting comment.. diy does not always equal cheaper for sure..

[@FlyingAxblade_D20]

Nighthawk in light: "waterproofing"

[@Aphotic_One]

I carry a bedroll with 2 slightly smaller but thick wool blankets that weighs at least 10 pounds

[@HenryCabotHenhouse3]

I believe people have had more success dissolving silicon with Naptha than Mineral Spirits. Rather than painting it on, soak the whole cloth. There is also a product that adds a molecular water repellent to the fabric (and works on wool, I believe) but I don't think it is a water barrier, it just caused water to bead and roll off, standing water would probably still soak in. I seem to recall Skill Tree used it on a cloak.

[@PhoenicopterusR]

Wool is already naturally water repellant last I checked. It'll definitely soak in if it's getting drenched, but adding further repellant seems redundant if you've got other layers that could prevent that in the first place.

[@LuxisAlukard]

DIY project that is cheaper than just buying the damn thing: cup of coffee DIY project that is not cheaper than just buying the damn thing:loaf of bread Believe me, I tried both

[@DirgeDesigns]

I find any time I try to DIY something I end up dumping way more money into it than I wanted lol. Might I suggest making a browse bed to keep you and your bedroll off of the ground. Also I suggest checking out Dave Canterbury's KZbin channel (if you havent already) He is a wealth of knowledge for bushcraft but also has videos and 18th century bushcraft and primitive bushcraft.

[@neoaliphant]

interesting video, good followup would be tarp/tent, as an option, you could use the canvas as a snapsack/cover for roycroft load. or as a browse bed or even hammock.

[@LivingAnachronism]

I may try to make my own tarp or tent, but, as I learned in this video, it might be really expensive. And the drop cloth is so loosely woven, I don't know I'd trust it as a shelter

[@greylocke100]

@@LivingAnachronism making it as oilcloth "should" close the gaps in the weave. Just be sure to add enough ferrous oxide.

[@neoaliphant]

@@LivingAnachronism perhaps try calico, i made a renactment tsrp and sprayed it, was about £4/metre and lightweight. for the weight to usuage, you dont need ultra durable.

[@ScribeAdept]

Oof, that's high pricing for a canvas drop cloth of that size. I frequently use the medium weight (different store/brand, probably) which seems to compare with your knapsack - and even the "extra heavy weight" is half the price you paid, roughly.

[@theeightbithero]

I’ve never cared this much about sewing.

[@mitchelltravis1187]

Great vid! Is there a follow up?

[@beowulfshaeffer8444]

If you want a shortcut next time, Self Reliance Outfitters sells a wool-lined, oilskin ground cloth that is 4.5 ft by 6.5 ft. It is made by the company Bushcraft Spain, weighs 4 lbs, and costs $200. You'd still have to sew it up to get the same type of bedroll as in your video, but it might be a cheaper option ;) Oh, and if you wanted a different size, you could also buy a good waterproof tarp or some canvas material from Tent Smiths and another blanket from Townsends. That could be pretty expensive, but I personally don't trust Joan's Fabric for supplies unless I absolutely have to. I'm sure that sounds snobbish, and I sometimes find something good at their stores, but I've also had some projects turn into total money pits when buying fabric or thread from them.

[@terrysmith4831]

Scotchguard is your friend 🏕

[@RR-mg7zx]

use felt or wool felt its cheap and works in all weather.

[@bretlemieux2489]

I made a leather version of your hood a bit bigger because I am 6 feet tall and 375 lbs but I’m taking it to king Richards fair.

[@Rozens_Craft]

Hm...how about using for external layer waterproof fabric? I have here a fabric, which is made from cotton and teflon threads, teflon on the outside make water mostly away, but not totally, so - no problems with breathing ))) And it's cheap. Normally this fabric is used to make working jacket/ and others

[@billyphilhower7323]

remove the blanket and take a garden hose to the canvas cover to see if it works.

[@pilgrimbruce6475]

Another concern for waterproofing is if the product you are using contains toxic PFAS chemicals.

[@LWolf12]

Wonder if it would have been cheaper to get a higher quality cloth with a tighter weave and the sprays instead of trying the mineral spirits silicon stuff.

[@evanleclaire]

I e always been curious just how good a wool blanket and waxed canvas tarp are

[@snick3896]

I’ll use my period accurate Carinthia Defense 1 sleeping bag 👀 jk lol. If your worried about breathability maybe do the heavy spray on the bottom and a water resistant on top.

[@LivingAnachronism]

That was originally my plan, but I ended up just doing the whole thing with one coat of the waterproof and then for the second coat did waterproof on the bottom and then water repellent on top

[@cadileigh9948]

stunned by the cost of a wool blanket when I can buy one for £3-4 in a charity shop here in Wales and often find them ready felted and extra thick cos some idiot has washed them too hot. I suspect for your price I could buy a second hand Melin Tregwynt origininal. Surely canvass can be bought most cheaply from a ships chandelers at the thickness required by the metre ?

[@DonaldMcDaniel-c4l]

👍👍👍

[@asahearts1]

Maybe I'm getting a little confused, but is he saying he's sleeping with the sleeping bag directly on the ground? Why would you waterproof a sleeping bag? Edit: I think he is. The water problem you have in this situation isn't coming from the ground, it's coming from the air. It's condensation from the temperature change as your body heat gets sucked into the ground (and also condensed sweat if you waterproofed the bag). You need a separate, waterproof ground cover beneath your sleeping bag which keeps your body heat from going into the ground. The ground sucks out your heat way faster than the air. There's no need to waterproof the actual sleeping bag and to do so is counterproductive because it will trap in moisture. I would suggest just using a piece of painted cloth with a tight weave as a ground cover, and leaving the bag untreated. Maybe put some sort of stuffing in the bag, preferably down. When you're travelling, first roll up the bag, then roll that up in the ground cover. One benefit is that the ground cover is rugged and easily replaceable.

[@robertneal4244]

In your part of the country do they normally use the term "coming down the pipe"? I am more familiar with the phrase "coming down the pike" which refers to coming down the road (example: The Pennsylvania Turnpike) Not an important question, I was just curious.

[@joniinscoe4284]

Check out Townsend videos, and your video was well done , just subscribed

[@LivingAnachronism]

Been watching him for years, love his stuff!

[@alzathoth]

not all wool is created equal. not all canvas is created equal.

[@MossCoveredBonez]

Was thinking about using the drop cloths for making a Ren faire booth. Think that'll work?

[@LivingAnachronism]

Hi Jacob, I think it is possible. Make sure you really plan it out. The tent will have to take rain and wind, and you'll need to figure out what the tent poles are going to be, how many of them you need, etc. And you'll need to reinforce the corners so when you stake them out the drop cloth doesn't tear. I know people have successfully made tents from drop cloth, so it can be done, just make sure you do your research, maybe check on a couple of forums or pages for other vendors to see what their advice is?

[@MossCoveredBonez]

@@LivingAnachronism cool, thanks. I was slightly worried it would be too loose knit but I'll give it a try

[@TheAyeAye1]

Any recommendations for substitutions for those of us extrememly allergic to wool?

[@SeleneSalvatore]

Fleece material mix of cotton/hemp/linen and polyester. Comes in light, medium and heavy type. If you will use all polyester type put some natural materials as a lining inside. I always put my polyester blanket into cotton duvet for comfort.

[@obliviousthunder]

let us know how it works out! :o

[@LivingAnachronism]

Will do, I'll be getting to test it very soon. Ground was damp where I filmed this video and I didn't have an issue yet.

[@hanelyp1]

Some of this stuff you almost have to be an alchemist to read and understand what's in the product you're using.

[@marksanders8028]

How do you carry that?

[@LivingAnachronism]

I either sling it over my shoulder or tie it under my pack. I want to make a dedicated leather strap for it, but haven't had the time.

[@dravenblaze6907]

LMAO!!!" If you are sleeping in a puddle you've done something wrong." REALY? ask some one who set up camp in a dry creek bed late in the day. LOL yes I did and before a thunder storm came in. really big "something wrong". live and learn right?

[@dragonobskuritas]

DIY can be really cost efficient, but it requires a significant amount of research to find the best or cheapest solution available. That aside, awesome video and cool adventuring gear.

[@leeming1317]

I can spend my whole budget easily at joanns xD

[@CS-sg1fm]

Longtime reenactor and new LARPer here with a shared interest in historical/fantasy trekking. Keep making the kind of content you're making, my friend, I am a huge fan and I am constantly linking your videos to my friends to try and convince them to come on adventures with me!

[@seymourfields3613]

Might have been better to leave the two layers separate. In scouting, I had a thin spring sleeping bag, a heavy canvas bag for the fall, and in the winter the spring bag was a liner that went inside the winter bag. Of course, whether or not I was inside the canvas bag, I had it with me just to lay on top of. In the summer, I often laid on top of the canvas and under (not inside) the spring bag. Plus, if you make the inside liner removable, you can clean it more easily.

[@LivingAnachronism]

They are separate, the blanket isn't sewed to the canvas so it'll be easier to clean and I can use the blanket for other things :)

[@seymourfields3613]

@@LivingAnachronism I must have missed that in the video 👍

[@daggerelk1481]

Just waterproofed a canvas tent with BLO/Mineral spirits in a 1:1 ratio, left outside to dry for three days and I was all set! Definitely super cool to work with, would suggest experimenting. Great video.

[@LivingAnachronism]

I'm about to use BLO on a knife handle. I think it should dry faster, but I think using it on a big, time sensitive project scared me. Will definitely try in the future. This time I needed the bedroll ASAP haha!

[@daggerelk1481]

@@LivingAnachronism Fair! I love using it on wood handles and the like, best of luck!

[@greylocke100]

Yup. Back when I used to rendezvous all the time I had a ground cloth I used to wrap up in my wool blankets and it was just a canvas drop cloth treat with BLO and mineral spirit in the same ratio as yours. A friend made a bedroll similar to what he made in the video and he treated the bottom of it to make tin cloth and the top he just did the oil cloth treatment. Although he added some copper sulfate to his mix to tame the red and give it a more natural camoflage.

[@mrmicro22]

Add bee's wax for the bomb. Toilet rings work.

[@bookshistoryandHEMA]

DIY projects offer great opportunities to learn and thank you for passing along what you learned & experienced. A DIY project got me into book binding and even though it cost alot of money to do the project myself, the experience I got from the DIY has become invaluable!

[@kellysouter4381]

I've seen some beautiful books made on KZbin. Book forge and a couple of others.

[@bookshistoryandHEMA]

@@kellysouter4381 yes there are any amazing youtubers who make some awesome books and provide tutorials. I've been doing bookbinding for 3 years now and still watch bookbinding videos

[@marcogenovesi8570]

Imho DIY projects in a lot of instances are done to learn and practice skills you find useful to have. Or to satisfy some VERY specific requirements. It's not always about being too poor to hire a professional to do it.

[@LivingAnachronism]

I thought DIY would be cheaper in this case, that's why I did it. But you are right, the experience is invaluable if you allow it to teach you.

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

I've been told that if you want to use a cotton canvas tarp--quite cheap comparatively--boil the sucker first to tighten the weave. (Of course, I had an old copper wash-boiler.)

[@theeightbithero]

Have you tried just doing the cowboy method? Rather than sowing it up you just used a larger canvas and a wool blanket. I’ve thought of developing a system where I’d used the bed role as a pack for my supplies like a small pan, extra pant and socks, a second wool blanket cut and styled to your adventure’s cloak. I’d also want some rope and a light rope hammock to hang under the tarp in the event of heavy rains. On the outside I’d hang a machete or camp axe and a pot for boiling water. I’d also keep a knife on my person. I like the simplicity of the water resistant bed role. For the most part, no tent is actually water proof, and for most situations you really don’t need to bother about setting up a tent. If it’s too cold for a bed role text to a fire, it’s definitely too cold for a stoveless tent. If water is pooling up or if there is no flat ground, or if the rain is unbearable a hammock under a tarp would be better anyway. I like the idea of two wool blankets. One for the bedroll and one cut to the adventure’s cloak from your video on it. The adventure’s cloak could double as a pillow in temperate climates, and another layer in cooler temperatures. It also is nice if it’s raining or a little chilly to put over yourself and the bedroll strapped to your back while traveling. Then you could leave it out to dry by the fire while you sleep in a dry clean wool blanket. It might even be able to use the regular wool blanket as a stuffed under quilt for the hammock in cold weather where you need a tarp over head. However I think for most hammock situations, a bed roll in the hammock would works fine enough in light rain. You are off the ground and the water will run off you. I’ve also been thinking about making a steel light weight water tight barrel that can be strapped to a pack frame and used as a water proof pack, a cooking pot for a lot of food and water, and even a floaty for fording large and deep bodies of water. So long at it floats while full because it’s mostly full of air, a water tight pack sized barrel can help you swim much larger spans without much risk to your packed supplies. When I watch people build more permanent structures, having a large water tight container for collecting supplies or mud or river sand or sea shells or limestone to make lime for concrete or lime washing a cob house is often one of the most used tools. I think a big light weight water tight survival pot could be very useful for preparing adventures to be settlers in a pinch. It might be worth the weight to sacrifice a proper backpack for a light steel barrel that you can stuff and seal all your stuff in. I’ve also seen people use things like this to boil water in for a hot bucket shower. I spent a year showering only with buckets of boiled water when I lived overseas and it’s actually not that bad, and the alternative of not bathing when the weather is cold can really cut down on moral for modern people. You can also use it to wash clothes in. Being able to boil a lot of water is a bigger deal to long term thriving than I think camp style bushcraft people give it credit for.

[@tonystoops7802]

You might try marine supply houses for canvas, the kind used for sailing. Good luck 😃.

[@LivingAnachronism]

Good idea!

[@brucelee3388]

Sail suppliers are likely to be using modern artificial materials these days, unless they are very niche shops catering to Tall Ships. More accessible to most people would be truck tarpaulin suppliers/makers who may be willing to sell 'end of bolt' short lengths of water & fire treated canvas in a variety of colors (most of their stuff is going to be vinyl coated but most places still make traditional canvas tarpaulins). Silicone caulking and RTV rubber (aka silicone rubber - which is probably what you were looking for but getting misdirected) is water proof and may be fire resistant but is totally un-breathable, it would be like wrapping yourself in an enormous roll of cling wrap from the supermarket, you would end up like a steamed dumpling.