Make Your Own Quality Leather Dressing

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

The Mr. Rogers of bushcraft survival. Leather vest instead of a sweater...nicely done.

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

Merry Christmas Connie and Lonnie

[@macEboy]

Thanks Lonnie and Connie!

[@garryfoote695]

Awesome to see you again, we have missed you! Great boot dressing, as a leather worker all those ingredients will work great and make your boots last!

[@arthurleslie9669]

Although I currently don’t have the capability to exactly duplicate your dressing, it gives me the opportunity to search for suitable replacements. I have used a leather dressing my father taught me when I was a kid over fifty years ago. It’s mildly similar and has served me well. However, after seeing your ingredients, I believe yours wouldn’t have to be reapplied as often as mine. Hello to Connie ... and please ask her to make sure you don’t wait another two months to make a video. :)

[@brainclerk4431]

Over the years watching you two blessed souls ive come to understand that nature provides everything we could possibly need for everything and every season ! most importantly this world provided us all with Lonnie and Connie as our mentors . Thank you both for the time and dedication to us all on bringing the best of knowledge of nature !

[@jsimo1431]

God bless you Lonnie and Connie!

[@PreparednessVeteran]

I like the alcohol stove frame-rest. It's a fantastic little creation there, one that has many enhancing effects. Great stuff...

[@ZoonCrypticon]

Lonnie and Connie, great that you are both well, I was starting to worry after I heard of the earthquake in Alaska and no uploaded video since a while! God bless!

[@xGSFxGoat]

I can imagine at least one or two kids are watching to see how Santa fixes his boots in his workshop up at the North Pole, haha Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both Lonnie and Connie, from Canada

[@Johnny_Guitar]

I changed up as "Johnny Guitar".....(in BC Canada) now Lonnie and I'm sure you know who Johnny & Edger Winter were...lol...but, this looks like a GREAT throw-back to making "Chaga Chai" from your Birches! Please re-make Lonnie, and continue ... 👍

[@spfb]

12 to 13 years on a pair boots that's amazing.. Thank you for sharing the recipe maybe one of these days I have to try it out. I will share this video with my son he lives in the far northeast might be beneficial for him. Thank you

[@gorankovac8522]

Oooo hoh hoh ho - hello you too nice to see you again These older boots are stollen from Santa ? So good to know something from olders Stay well and mery chr and happy ny Goran - Croatia

[@jedslather]

My grandfather made this too, never got the “how to” from him, my life is now complete, thank you 🙏

[@57acres48]

Hey Lonnie - great to see ya again! Been way too long! Thanks for the tip. One of the things I've always liked about your channel is that you show how to do things as much or more than just camping and cooking meat on fire. Not that those are bad things! Looking forward to more real life practical bushcraft/wilderness tips. Be well and hi to Connie!

[@outsideinalaskahawaii5987]

It’s been awhile. Glad to see a new video. Was wondering about you two. 👍😄

[@aktrapper6126]

The caribou will be shaking in their boots watching this! Great video Lonnie as always and God Bless you and Connie.

[@jemmons2694]

Good to see y’all! Hope all is well with y’all!

[@1fanger888]

Hey Lonnie and hey Connie. Good hearing from you all. Thanks for the recipe for leather conditioner.

[@sosteve9113]

Must be working perfectly,after using your boots for many years and the water still pour of like new ones. Great tutorial,thanks for sharing. Stay both safe out there Any Steve

[@Bushradical]

I'll have to watch the birch bark oil video now. Ive never heard of birch bark oil. Excellent video Lonnie

[@fizzlebug]

Excellent as always! That beard just keeps getting more and more epic :D

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Just goes to show the value of natural products over synthetic. That polish looked like the real deal. A lesson learned here, have a good Christmas, cheers.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Well, wouldn't that would be because *it is* the real deal ?

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

@@Grumpy_old_Boot Indeed

[@rinoz47]

Welcome back, Mountain Man!

[@justuschmiii3173]

Yup, what a great tip. Looking forward for the next video.

[@endeavor8850]

Why is your voice so relaxing. My God you have a beautiful voice

[@KatInTheNorth]

I've missed you folks. Glad to see you back! Happy Holidays!

[@yougroupinfinite2405]

Thanks, I needed this to waterproof my loafers you are the best Lonnie!!!!!

[@chiefredbird7315]

sir that is way out of my wheelhouse but thank you for showing me how and connie as always great camera work. may you both have a blessed holiday season. fyi its me robert litzinger

[@marcchernick3539]

I find you very humbled. You and your hubby are very intriguing to your environment. I live in the up of Michigan which is much the same. Your voice is almost Hemingway like. Intelligents doesn't always have a degree. Common sense is not so common anymore

[@briancrabb4336]

Nice!! Thanks Lonnie. Merry Christmas to you guys in Alaska. I was in Homer last year for the summer. Wish I could have made it farther north to see you. Wish I was still there. God Bless

[@Andre_RDX5]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on making proper dressing, Lonnie.

[@spuddyl9938]

Your beard looks beautiful this time of year.

[@crowley357]

Indeed, a Merry Christmas, folks!

[@BMazeing]

This was really interesting to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@linkdude64]

Woohoo! Merry Christmas!

[@westonfurman3833]

The first comment I made on your channel was a question on what you put on your leather. That was roughly three years ago. And you told me this. Thanks for making a video. I might have a hard time getting some of the ingredients here in Ashtabula ohio. I'm sure I could order it. But I enjoy making something verses buying it if I can. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas, and Happy New year! 🤘💯

[@johnwelbourn3811]

I used to use neatsfoot oil to waterproof my leather motorcycle jacket 40 years ago. It kept the leather nice and supple too. Merry Christmas to you both from Liverpool, UK

[@lessharratt8719]

Happy holidays and all the best to you and Connie. Keep your stick on the ice. Bud from BC Canada.

[@Scotland_my]

Hiya. Great to see you guys again. I bet that stuff smells great with the spruce and birch in it. Cheers folks. 👍

[@maccustoms2295]

This is my favorite channel by far great leather conditioner recipe learn something new everyday. 12 13 years hard use and those boots still look that good amazing. Hope you and Connie have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year thanks for sharing.

[@mr.fisher3973]

Great video - it's good to see some people still get the most out of their boots. Happy holidays to you and Connie. God bless and take care.

[@elizium1958]

Excellent and informative demo, great job as always.

[@Ruger41mag]

Merry Christmas! I love my LL Bean Maine Hunting Shoes ..... I have the 16inch tall ones and wouldn't be in the woods without them. Great ideas.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

I make something similar to that, it is called fixin wax. It consists of lard, beeswax, coconut oil and something, not at my desk to find the recipe. You can use it on leather and high carbon steel knives to keep them from rusting. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@indyoutsider]

Thanks for more good info Lonnie. You two take care.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Great to see you back, and with some great information👍.

[@b.p.aigledesbois5853]

You two are the real deal!!! Love you guys!!

[@semco72057]

I have never made any dressing to put on my boots, but have purchased some already made to put on my boots and it works perfectly for me. The dressing you made looks great and must work perfectly for you and those old boots must have been worn for many Winters in the snow and ice and still usable and that tells you that you got a great deal when you purchased them.

[@carlinlentz6849]

I'm pretty sure these are his spring and fall boots. They are much too thin for winter boots in Alaska. Maybe he might use them a little around the camp in winter, but I doubt it

[@bobbymalcich63]

GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN LONNIE. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!

[@fritz1990]

Merry Christmas from the kenai peninsula. Really enjoy your informative videos.

[@randyvinson7736]

Good to see y'all thank you for the info, y'all stay safe and God bless you and your family , Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄.

[@richardangelini7296]

Good to hear from you again

[@arronaytch2484]

Enjoyed your presentation immensely. Stay safe, stay warm. Happy Holidays

[@MichaelR58]

Lonnie and Connie , great video , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !

[@kjuyfif]

I always wanted to know how to make that, and great to see again! God bless you!!

[@terryburns8917]

I’ve been wondering about you. It’s been a while, glad you’re well.

[@HaggardOutdoors]

great video, may need to make some for my leather stuff.

[@alvinmeeks7710]

Good to see ya'll again hopefully every thing well and good. Anywho right interesting videos, thanke right kindly for trying to teach the old ways to younger generations.

[@jamesgroves5294]

Thanks Lonnie and Connie! Merry Christmas from Oklahoma

[@bugnfront]

City road kill can be substituted for the moose tallow...just don't skip on the birch oil!

[@dwighthires3163]

Sure is great to have you posting another KZbin video. I enjoy every one you post. Thank you and have a very merry Christmas!

[@Oldtimecarpenter]

Thanks Lonnie for sharing another great idea. I’m going to give it a try on my same LL bean boots same as yours. Here’s a little trick I use in extremely wet weather with my boots.... I use a seam sealer ( same as used on tents ) and around the stitching INSIDE the boots to help prevent leakage. It works pretty well. Thanks again for the recipe on boot waterproofing!

[@kylewilshusen9898]

Great content, and as always, very informative! Thanks Lonnie and Connie!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have been using "Dubbin" for at least 50 years. Works pretty good but this looks like it work much better. Thanks for sharing Lonnie

[@donaldhofman5257]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Praying for blessings on you and Connie!!!

[@teddysmith457]

Yes like Donald Hoffman said Lonnie and Connie

[@bobjoncas2814]

...great info. stay safe and enjoy..

[@i2aspire]

Got some good use out of the old boots, that stuff works pretty good I'd say

[@SignalOutdoors]

That's cool! Thanks for sharing that Lonnie.

[@VK-vm4xe]

I've been testing a commercial product that includes some kind of plant oil, wax and pine tar. So far quite happy with that. Pine tar is also one of the traditional waterproofing for leather.

[@donrussell1606]

I'm always impressed with your knoledge and advice. I hope you will do well and go far. It doeas this old heart good to see someone living the life. I wish I could, but the stroke I hand took away grom me the ability to do so. I pray your advice will help a new younger generation. Sorry, it takes me a lomg time to type these, I make a lot of mistakes.

[@Hoonozit]

Howdy Phresh. Interesting concoction you've made there. It's good to hear from you again, catch you next time ol buddy.

[@Q-BinTom]

Thanks for sharing Lonnie...... May God continue to bless Connie, you, and all you both do.

[@clarklindquist8137]

Merry Christmas you guys. Good to see you guys happy and well. God bless always..

[@michaeljones5395]

Merry Christmas to you both! We love all of your videos and we look forward to seeing them when you release them. Stay safe up there and enjoy life together!

[@saraskold9631]

Nice to see you both again be safe and GOd bless

[@davidkurle5418]

Thank you both for this demonstration! Definitely going to try this one. I like your new boots, too. Hope you and Connie have a great weekend!

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

Looks like Good Stuff Lonnie. I still have half a can of bear grease which I love The Best, but I now know how to make My own. Thank You Sir .

[@jentrue]

You never disappoint, Lonnie! I love homemade recipes. They are the best hands down in my opinion. I'm going to make birch oil this month. Have a wonderful Holiday season and New Year Lonnie and Connie!!! 🎄❤️

[@jentrue]

My comment needed some spell correcting. Haha 🥰

[@nathanielcohen9890]

Lonny/Connie thanks for all you teach us, it is greatly appreciated. may the good LORD bless you, and have a very merry Christmas.

[@jamesglenn6461]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for recipe. Please enable captions.

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Lonnie (and Connie too) Thanks for making this video - most thought provoking and informative. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@clarklindquist8137]

I love this. I always have used a good mink oil dressing. I'll have to give this a try

[@cgriggsiv]

Awesome little boot dressing mixture of all natural ingredients Merry Christmas Lonnie and Connie

[@bluesideranch2536]

Wow first comment, really appreciate your videos, keep em coming!

[@billmccooeye]

Cool. Good to see you again

[@EdwinDueck]

Great idea, I think that would work better then store bought leather dressing

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thank you

[@TerryC69]

Good to see you Lonnie. I hope you and Connie had a nice Thanksgiving. I have to tell ya, I am a little envious of the new boots. I really like the look of those guys. Great content, thanks!

[@deanndubois3738]

Thank you. Very nice video. I need this . thank you

[@SCHNEKM483BK]

Just something useful, THANX and MERRY "silly" season!

[@Dutch_Prepper]

Another great video! Always touching new , varied , subjects.

[@lesedwards936]

Great watch Lonnie , stay safe mate and best wishes to you and Connie for Christmas and new year

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning Lonnie & Connie!! Glad to see ya! When you said those boots were that old, I was surprised the rubber hadn't cracked. You just said that had been replaced.....makes me feel better! Mine always crack where they bend! Looks like a great mix for boot grease. I've made my own, but it was bear tallow and beeswax. None or the other stuff. I bet yours is better! The dogs will eat mine If I don't watch them. Great video Folks! See ya!

[@klodoen1]

I always learn something from these videos.

[@williamwalters581]

Good to see that we'll and healthy! Merry Christmas!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Thanks For This, Lonnie & Connie That Will Sure Keep Them In Shape, Nicely ! Bought a pair of Bean 12" High Tops, Coated with 4 coats of Mink Oil, Comfy As Slippers. Merry Christmas Friends ! Happy Trails From The Frosty East Coast ! ATB T God Bless

[@outdoors-university]

Everything has a use! Great video! Stay safe and keep having fun!

[@rickballard1627]

Thanks for sharing lonnie. Lost a lot of my beard shutdown of my camp little mishap with the ole fire. O well it should grow back. Blessings to you and Connie. Merry Christmas and hope y'all have a great new year if we don't see you two before then.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have singed my beard several times but so far have not lost enough for it to be noticeable thank goodness. They do grow back. :O)

[@MadDogSurvival]

Looks good Lonnie! Sending you both very best wishes for Christmas brother! Thanks for the entertaining videos and friendship! Take care my friend 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽😎

[@hemansr3893]

Merry Christmas Mad Dog!!! :>)>