Pants & Trousers in the Old West

Pants & Trousers in the Old West
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[@vintagefreak6726]

Honestly, after wearing them in gunfight shows for years, I’ve come to really enjoy wearing them for camping/outdoor labor. There is something nice about the durability of canvas mixed with the ease of mind having the suspenders hold them up for you. My fiancé calls them my “grandpa pants” but I just can’t stop wearing them!

[@Tipi_Dan]

Yes, and the fact that you don't have to wear a tight belt to hold your pants up. Only to hold your gun up.

[@-oiiio-3993]

I started wearing Prison Blues and Wild Ass Jeans (both with bachelor buttons) and Wells button hole suspenders (Y pattern, 1.5" with leather) several years ago while working in an ice cream / candy shop. With expanding waistline causing slippage as I grew more pear shaped, shirt tucking not always possible while handling hot sugars or making ice cream, and belt tightening being restrictive of circulation, I gave the buttons / suspenders a try and have not looked back. I have since lost a bit of waistline and the same looser fitting jeans with suspenders are beyond carefree and comfortable. 'Grandpa Pants', indeed. Wait 'till you try overalls!

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@Tipi_Dan My 'gun' holds itself up around certain women.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome!

[@Seth-xh8qs]

I wear the old west trousers almost everyday

[@tyrport]

“Drill Sargents have no sense of humor” may be the greatest understatement I’ve heard all month.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA!

[@jacktribble5253]

Where would we be without pants? Everyone takes pants for granted until they are without. Best of Days to You and all the Ghostriders.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@TerryKeever]

We'd wearing kilts or similar, which many folks are wearing.

[@Davofromdownunder65]

My mother always told me the small pocket was a money pocket, that explains why I lost a lot of folded notes while in the pocket

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah!

[@martinemson8375]

Well, I'll be... Me and wifey just came home to Sweden from a trip to the States, in which we toured more or less all of the southwestern part. On a whim we took a tour of a western town set and managed up with a tour guide who provided a really interesting show... And yeah, I couldn't help become more and more interested in the old west... and so I found this channel by random chance... and whatcha know, here's that tour guide again :) Thank you for sparking the interest and thank you for doing a great tour with this channel even topping that! Keep it up boys!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Tack så mycket och kul att du gillade turnén!

[@Stallion45]

Ah yes, that little pocket we all use to carry our pocket watches in. I call it the pick pocket…, but then again, I’m a guitar player so there’s that.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure, and it also holds a flash drive for us nerds

[@Nyx773]

Holds my quarter for the shopping cart at Aldi

[@justdustino1371]

Awesome! Period footwear would be a good topic, too! There were no rubber soles until the 1920s. Even an 1890s pair of rubber boots I saw had leather soles.😎👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think I did one on shoes and boots.

[@hacksaw434]

I gotta agree with ya Santee about the comfort of Old West pants. I'd wear them everyday if I could. The braces are really helpful for those of us afflicted with the genetic condition of "Noassatol".

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAAH!

[@Aswaguespack]

As I approach 70 I too have noticed the genetic malady of “noassatol” which has nothing to do with hadicol or geritol, but is very disconcerting as I have been noticing an anatomical shift in shape from back to front 🤦🏻‍♂️😳

[@hacksaw434]

@@Aswaguespack unfortunately, this genetic deformity has plagued me my entire life. My saintly mother would often tell the story of how when I was a wee baby, it was almost impossible to keep a diaper on me. Later, she would constantly tell me to pull my pants up. Teenage and young adult years were difficult because wearing galluses wasn't in fashion. When I hit the half century mark (or 10 lustrum), I had an epiphany. Screw fashion. If I want to wear suspenders, I'm gonna wear 'em!

[@Aswaguespack]

@@hacksaw434 😂😂👍🏻

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

We had to call them trousers in marine corps boot camp. I thought it was funny, but drill instructors have no sense of humor...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting

[@santamanone]

And your shirt was a “blouse.”

[@chrissewell1608]

No... No they don't! UH-RAH Devil Dog!

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks for your service Brother . I was in the navy and we wore dungarees . Our dress uniform pants sported thirteen buttons .

[@MiJaHa]

Oh, but they did, just not about things we thought were funny.

[@morganearp7294]

Great video, as always Santee. I like to wear period trousers every day, and I always have a pair of galluses to hold em up. I can rarely find a period pair at the thrift store near me. However, I like to go to a Mercantile across the state line to get some of my trousers. I hope you and all everybody out there in Arizona have a great rest of your day and week!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@joemortimer1763]

Great episode as always. I think Mrs Santee had a point. 🤠 No crack in back. 🤣 They are very comfortable and with all the events and performances over the years, my historical wardrobe out numbers my modern wardrobe. Sometimes I even wear them around the house doing daily chores or relaxing.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you like them!

[@51WCDodge]

One old lady sitting on a bus. Just further down a younger man, trousers at half mast . The old lady startted pitching little Skittles sweets at his back. When he'd gone I asked why. 'Bum crack billards luv' she replied. Took me about ten miuntes to stop laughing and get my breath back. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@51WCDodge HAHAH!

[@banjowoodsman7675]

@@51WCDodge I don’t care who your are, now that’s funny.

[@51WCDodge]

@@banjowoodsman7675 Absolutley true! The Route was the R9, which is a circular route around Orpington, Kent England! The Old Lady was a regular passenger and a complete Barn Pot. the orginal English Ecentric grow old disgrafully. 😁

[@GDSavingThePast]

Very interesting and informative Santee. My favorite part was Mrs. Santee's comment and the rear of the trousers and plumbers crack. Very funny.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@JimBailey]

Excellent as always Santee. Say hi to the misses. Thanks Santee and have a great weekend. :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Will do. You're welcome!

[@randygonzalez7439]

Great Video Santee. As always. 🤠👍🐎 Didn't even think about Pants until this Video. Makes You appreciate the Jeans made Today!? 🤔 🤭 That third small pocket is still useful Today. Take Care Santee. Your Wife is a Laugh Riot. 😂 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You! 😅😅

[@cindysplace]

Very cool! Thanks for the great info!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@jjsadventures]

Another great and interesting video. Thank you Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@LivingHistorysMysteries]

Great video Santee. We can always count on you to keep covering all the important bits and pieces...ummm...yeah...of ummm, history. I can agree on the comfort of the ol style britches. My WanMakers are my favorite britches to wear and the wife's right, with the right braces on there is no chance of plumbers crack. Awesome video brother..you buttoned up that piece of history well. lol.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that! LOL!

[@baldeagle5297]

After forty years of marriage, I've come to the conclusion that the wife is always right. Even when she's wrong.

[@LivingHistorysMysteries]

@@baldeagle5297 Amen BaldEagle..Amen. Lol

[@ericruss4189]

Another great video as always!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@robmarshallofficial]

Thanks for this Santee, another great episode.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@billrivenbark8983]

As always, informative and excellent!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@RedneckForge]

Great video as always

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@chubbethsthunder]

Santee. Thank you very much. You and your family have a beautiful and bless Happy Easter.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well!

[@roblowe9283]

Such a Great Show !!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@j0k3rday]

Good episode Santee hope you and misses Santee have a good Easter

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You! You too

[@Leinusje]

You don't know how much I needed this video! I was looking into old west clothing, because I want to draw the characters I used in my books and was thinking about the pants. So thank you very much!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're very welcome.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Thanks Santee, Happy Easter!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well

[@tdadventures]

Wow !! very nice. We learned something new from you today.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad I could help.

[@nathanlowder6338]

Good video. I really enjoyed it. ☺️

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@michaelpage4199]

That was great. You really buttoned that one up.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Got a leg up on it

[@Dsdcain]

Thanks for another educational video. Keep em coming Stay safe out there, and take it easy man.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Another great video!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@frankrivera49]

I really admire and enjoy and appreciate all your videos. Awesome 👍🏻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@SandraPinkParanormal]

Happy Easter 🌷🌷awesome video thanks for sharing 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You have a good one, too!

[@rhondaz356]

This was so interesting, and informative, Santee. How you get those audios and visuals to perfectly correlate is AMAZING.😅 terrific, as ALWAYS ☀️👏🤠👖👏

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

😅😅😅😅 Thank You!

[@promiscuous675]

Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@silverlynx7595]

You guys are so underrated! Really enjoyed the video 😊

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@AlphaTraveler1]

Another good one. I would never have thought they had their own thing. HAHAHA. Super cool Santee. Have a great Easter my friend. 👍👍👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Same to you

[@justinweaver8107]

Very interesting sir thank u never gave it much thought till now. Have a good week sir

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are very welcome

[@joelhurley2678]

Great story Santee thanks again for sharing. Pew , Pew

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidmussack4529]

Another wonderful video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks again!

[@davidmussack4529]

@@ArizonaGhostriders, you had that shot of the stunt man falling off the second story. That is one thing I really miss about the “old” old Tucson. Thanks for that.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@davidmussack4529 We got a guy falling off the top of a high mission tower...so, still there!

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@jameslovelady7751]

In Junior High (around 1949) Mom would dry my jeans over the furnace vent. Had to watch out for hot rivets!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Ouch

[@tangopodadventures9852]

Thanks for the great video. I had always wondered about this while watching some old westerns with cowboys wearing recognizable brands of modern jeans. Loved the Danny Boy reference and the alliteration. Happy Easter!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well!

[@ScarletRebel96]

The whole idea of riveted jeans is pretty interesting as its pretty much a afterthought today when you see em on pants , and while I've never used the small pocket for a pocket watch they've come in handy for putting my cigarette lighter in

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I agree!

[@silverjohn6037]

I mainly use the small pocket for change. Easier to find it when making a purchase that when it's rattling around, mixed in with my keys and pocket knife.

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Keeping a pocket watch in that pocket was really more of a late 18th century/early 19th century thing than an old west thing.

[@sixfootbear]

There used to be a rivet in the crotch joint but it attracted the heat from camp fires and made life a tad uncomfortable..

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I still haven't cut my pattern yet, but I sure am wanting to get started on them. Great video Santee, it's gettin' me motivated!

[@randysmith4081]

Vests would be great if you could make them. Super hard to find none leather vests.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@randysmith4081 I have made a few, I even have a video on how I did it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5jWfpqabMqAd8U

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well, get going! You can't walk around half nekkid!

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks again Santee & Co. My US Navy Winter Dress uniform pants had 13 buttons . Their design dates back to the 18th century , and are worn without a belt or braces . Proper fit and tailoring is vital for them to stay up .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting!

[@indigowolf556]

I always thought that pants were just the casual pants and trousers were the more dressier of the pants. So thank you for clarifying. I don't know how you get these videos with so much information and a little humor thrown in here and there and interest in a short time I walk away with more information than I would have read and a giant book. Thanks auntie and have a nice Easter 🤠🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome. It's a chore, but a fun one.

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

No problem

[@michaelpriest6242]

A perfect proclamation about the progress of pants from the past to the present. Properly presented perspective of the attire for Papas of the past, whether peasant or patrician. Well done, old chap!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Precisely!

[@richardsullivan1776]

That plumber singer "Danny Boy" just about killed me, hahaha! I almost wet my trousers!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@Nyx773]

In Chicago, there is a company called "The Scottish Plumber". Their tagline is "The pipes are calling"

[@frankrivera49]

I really admire and enjoy watching very very nice and Awesome videos.😊👍🏼👍🏼

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@handlebarslim78]

Thank you Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

This video really blew my britches off

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@saltyspirateden]

and I still carry my pocket watch in that 3rd pocket, it is very handy

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@alexandersmall7380]

1:16 In the past I regaled thee with the tale of cloth that assisted me, in such a lesson I covered them, and now this topic, covers me.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure.

[@slamboy66]

When I use to smoke, I kept my Zippo in the third pocket. I still keep it in there when I go camping.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!

[@MadMatt13]

I'm just Bananas about Mrs Santee's sound effects! Keep it up team!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@vikingshaman3079]

Been waiting on this one, not a complaint, just a statement. 😉 Probably gonna try making some period items for a character build, and I've been looking into information about different styles and materials, but it's always good to have some additional visual examples as well. So thanks for the additional info and visuals

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

If you are going to go with wool, and you live in a warm climate, I would suggest a light wool material.

[@vikingshaman3079]

I live in Norway, luckily, so not that warm, but it can get pretty toasty in the summer. So thanks for the advice, and keep up the fantastic work!

[@robertganther3695]

I always thought the little pocket in the jeans was to keep your trigger finger warm !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HEY! That's a great idea!

[@jerseyred9554]

I would have to imagine Santee but this is where a lot of expressions came from, like " Oh Hell, keep your pants on"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

No doubt!

[@Tipi_Dan]

Of the type you described I have one blue denim pinstripe and one burgundy/olive ticking stripe. I love them both for stylin' but my favorite is still the brown duck later-1700s fly-trousers I got from Townsends. Good for my more "old timer" affect.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@fishbonez5670]

Only Santee can give me my Saturday Morning fix of Western History and Star Wars all in one, less than 5 minute package. 🙂 and yes Star Wars is a western. Yes I said it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're right!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Plumbers crack? That's a whole new meeting to pew-pew. 😂 Great episode Santee. JT

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@chelseadanico877]

So very awesome, interestingly informative and inspiring video, I really liked and enjoyed it. I learned a lot about pants and trousers in the old west. Great job and well done, keep up the great work, I got a ton of inspiration for the old west and retrofuturism inspired story/series I’m writing. For my story/series the characters will wear clothing from the 2000s/90s and the old west.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wonderful!

[@chelseadanico877]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks💕🌟😎❤️

[@fireorb2]

Always good to see the history of how what we wear changes over time. I always wondered what the third pocket was for. XD

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

You sure beat the pants off in this episode 😂 Thanks.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Zipped it all up!

[@inigoloyola1869]

I saw the film "There Will Be Blood", and I saw the character Daniel Plainview wearing such pants, which were interesting to me. Great video; thank you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice! GOod film.

[@bigblue6917]

I've been banana pew pewed. Not what I expected when I got up this morning. Thanks, Santee. When I was a teenager I discovered the pocket watch pocket so the first thing I did was buy a pocket watch to put in the pocket. In fact the jeans I am wearing now have a pocket watch pocket. In the UK from the latter Victorian period until the 50s and 60s many working men would often wear both belt and braces, just in case one or the other failed. One of the results of this was that when you take extra precautions to be safe it was referred to as the belt and braces approach.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, we see that to a degree in the states, too. I often thought it was a "look" more than a function. Appreciate you clearing that up!

[@ralphperez4862]

They look comfy.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They really are.

[@brockolea]

I bought three pairs at a Stars and Stripes store, best spend of the year

[@ShinKyuubi]

Nice alliteration there at the end! I'll have to check out the links..gonna need to get some proper suspenders though..the ones I have right now are clip on ones. I switched to suspenders from belts because I'm losing some weight and the suspenders keep my pants up better than a belt without having to tighten them to uncomfortable amounts. Old fashioned solutions to a problem I didn't think I'd ever have lol...but it's a GOOD problem.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Congrats!

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Another solution would be pants with a higher waistband so the belt is above your hip bone. Then it only has to be tight enough that it can't slip over your hips.

[@Devin_Stromgren]

If you want to try making your own, I highly recommend Laughing Moon's trouser pattern. The directions are detailed and they come in men's "slim, mature, and portly" fit as well as women's fit.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow!! Cool info.

[@double-eagle-dave]

My Amish neighbor lady's make the ones I wear for recreations and plays the shirts as well and yep that's how they make them with buttons sewed and then the suspender slots hook into the buttons they are great neighbors and friends who swap veggies and hay home made quilts and do these for Yankee services such as rides to town to go grocery shopping phone calls and charging car battery's they need and use to run buggy lights the harness shop down the road also made my cross draw holsters and riding chaps and my chaps are a replica of curly bills broshus from tomb stone he did a great job

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!

[@northrider8628]

Taller🤠 trouser would definitely help some of the younger people cover their pants up today 🫣🤫😉🤣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah.

[@JEDiTV]

“Stay on target” 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

😅

[@superguy9943]

Nice 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks ✌

[@mherod51]

Thanks for making the distinction between the two. They sure wore a lotta clothes back then. Glad I don't have to😊

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

2:42 Denim - the most French of cloths. The word denim is derived from 'de Nimes' ie cloth from the French city of Nimes.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oui!

[@delaneyalusa]

We have a local Ship called, The Masonville Mercantile we go to shop for Old West style clothing. The store used to be a local grocery store and bar (back in the 60's to 80's. The store and bar closed, and the owners made it into a Mercantile. The old Jail is still there and used for photo ops. They have a place across the road for more old Westian photos and parties they have on occasion. If you ever make it to Northern Colorado, look it up. It's located south west of Ft Collins, or North West of Loveland and is a nice scenic drive.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for the info! I will put it on the bucket list.

[@janmartintietjens3909]

Love your videos and this was very informative. I usually have a problem getting them to fit as I have gotten older the stomach has somehow expanded. It has gotten extremely difficult to see my knees.🤠🤠🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It happens!!

[@geofftimm2291]

Watch? That pockets for .30-30 rounds!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAH! Could be!

[@Rags2Itches]

My father would of gotten a good chuckle out of the plumber, crack and all singing Danny Boy. He was a Master Plumber and also half Irish. I like the look of the old style pants. The wide top band could also be held up by a gun belt along with those braces.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, but in my experience it all starts to move down eventually without the suspenders.

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

Nice! I like my pants a bit like our old western friends... Cheeky trousers just look wrong somehow!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes they do

[@lawrencelewis2592]

I' ve read that Levis had a rivet at the crotch which they eliminated after a bunch of cowboys were squatting around a campfire. Ouch!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I heard that too.

[@alwentzel4776]

Mama always called them britches. Maybe it was a middle Tennessee term in the 1940's.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Britches were something else, but we in America have used that term with pants.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Keep the long John's beneath your pants amigo! Will never know 😂 thanks for sharing

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA! You're welcome.

[@Nørt-Flüskers]

Thank

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@robscroggins4685]

Great video. Will look at the links, its hard to find reenacting gear sometimes.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonattenborough4026]

Another excellent video, Santee! Pants/Trousers/Britches or breeches all depended on your age and maturity at the time. Braces and suspenders were used by my ancestors during that time, but what really was interesting, though, is how long mens clothing lasted. Pants needed to breathe to allow sweat and heat to escape, to avoid chaffing. Another interesting matter, the union suit rear flap button's over the pants rim, to stop dragging downwards on the unionsuit, and most men wore two sizes larger on both unionsuit and pants, tight fitting pants were very uncomfortable and often teared, and often needs to be adjusted. Well done Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, Jason. I've never worn a union suit under trousers, and out here that's just ludicrous in 110 degree heat. I still should do it to get the feel of the garments. Your extra info is very welcome.

[@alexcarter2461]

I have been high waisted trousers for years and yes. Two sizes greater then expected seems to be the golden zone for comfort. You get a relaxed fit around the waist, larger size means larger everything. Rump, thighs etc. And the cinch back takes in the slack.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Getting to big for my Britches was something I was told by my elders. I have to still have trouble with that now. I am old and the meaning is much different then when young. 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAH!

[@JonStallings]

My daughter-in-law mocks me when I use the term britches 😂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@YRanger501]

A good sight is also historical emporium

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, and they are selling some interesting stuff these days.

[@DriveShaftDrew]

different strokes for different folks

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Whatever is clever

[@TimKoehn44]

Excellent video Santee. I have made plenty of Civil War trousers. What people don't realize today is the waist back then was at the belly button not hips. I'm not sure if it had changed get much by the old west time period. Have a great weekend!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@alvinsanchez967]

During the Old West high-rise pants. After the 1930s lower rises came into men's fashion. I am subscribed to the Gentlemen's Gazette which talks about classic men's style and includes men's clothing history. There is an interesting video about the Bowler hat which includes a tidbit about Old West. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamUen-cd71jgdU

[@ewmhop]

GOOD VIDEO SIR,HOPE YOU AND FAMILY HAVE A GREAT EASTER. GOD BLESS P S MAYBE A VIDEO ON WHAT SOLDIERS WORE OUT IN THE WEST.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@tedebear108]

Good morning. Maybe you should talk about how expensive things were in the old west. Everything from your everyday items clothing to the prices of guns and ammunition. This episode was pretty darn cool. Your friend Ted from Texas

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, Ted.

[@BadKarma714]

Good video I would like to go to Old Tucson, and check out the movie set.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Come on by!

[@gregorycomey]

I feel like higher waisted trousers have a superior fit since they sit on your natural waistline.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I like the fit of them, myself.

[@SaintAndrewTV]

That’s a handsome looking neckerchief at 1:12! I have the same one! It’s a reproduction of a neckerchief held by Israel Taylor McCowen who was apart of the 12th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War! It’s still my little piece of Ohio that I carry with me since I’ve moved to Arizona! Great video as always, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks. South Union Mills has some great stuff. Looks better on you, btw.

[@SaintAndrewTV]

@@ArizonaGhostriders oh I don’t know about that! But thank you?

[@Burns1993Joe]

Great video as always, Santee. It’s a common misconception that cowboys wore jeans. I believe jeans didn’t become popular in the west until the 1920s, despite the fact that Levi Strauss was granted the patent for “work pants with metal rivets” in 1873.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, which kind of shocks me, because it's such a rugged pant. You'd think the culutre would have adopted them sooner.

[@Burns1993Joe]

@@ArizonaGhostriders that always baffles me too!

[@alvinsanchez967]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Maybe the cowboys were reluctant to wear them since miners were beneath them. (drum roll)

[@mrdaniel911]

Smelly old pants? Pew! Pew! :D

[@ritashuff7136]

Pew Pew!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA!