Waxed Canvas Haversack

Haversack Mods and Carry Options
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[@chuckclark2741]

In 1967, for my first BSA camp-out, my late Dad taught me how to turn his old WWII Musette bag into a backpack the way that you show here, using the shoulder sling as backstraps. He had 1 year left in his 27 year career as an Army infantry officer. Somehow he had retained that bag in a footlocker since it was issued to him as a rifle platoon leader in 1943. I have it still. I wouldn't use it as a backpack due to its sentimental value, but I had forgotten the technique he showed me. I may yet buy a nice reproduction of that musette bag and try it out. Thanks for the tip and reviving a precious memory.

[@Musicguy1161]

Two thumbs up to Jr. cpl ! Keep him involved and it will do wonders for public speaking skills, self confidence, vocabulary and many other useful skills. Way to be a good father cpl!

[@KiltPatrick]

Another reason the XL is a fantastic piece of kit. Wish they were still available. Outstanding as always!

[@johnnymwillis7133]

Outstanding AF, with a twist. Love the final scene. Son was doing a great job when Dad comes in with a sweet move and goes completely over. Oh so many reasons I enjoy watching "Corporal's Corner".

[@polemicvs]

Hahaha! Now THAT, was outstanding! Love that kid! Awesome ending...lol

[@jeffjones5892]

That ending, and the outtake reel, will go down in history as the best! It can never be topped! You’re a good father!

[@pinkmistar15]

We use that method of carry with the 2 quart canteens while in the marines( before camelbak) on long runs.

[@walterpalmer2749]

Father/son - so good to see. Do more of these if you’re able. Great info.

[@SAR9331]

Reminds me of my WW2 father (2 wool blankets & matches) & I. Now it’s myself (poncho/liner & bivy) & son (he is 40yrs now). Good times…

[@user-mq9co4tl1w]

Like the "Mors" Roycroft frame idea. From one Cpl to another..thanks and God bless!

[@russdanger448]

Corporal I have to say this the coolest video I have seen for alot of reasons. #1 The pack frame and whole haversack modification I have never seen before. #2 You included your son in this and he has grown with it and #3 You are very detail oriented when you show how to do what you are doing. Outstanding indeed! I wish there was a way to get in contact with you without social media. I have some ideas that might be of your interest.

[@heathblair7814]

We injoy your contact as normal. But this one is my favorite AF! Big thumbs up to Private Kelly. Thanks to you and pathfinder school.

[@ivi_f]

😂😂😂 Awsome jump at the Ending 😅👍

[@peterott9162]

That was a nice video of the haversacks. Having Jr with you in the video was awesome AF!!! The end had me dying 🤣

[@paulbarrett3361]

Glad you left the blooper in, my wife and i loved it.

[@hypo345]

Good thing about these video resources is it doesn't matter that it's 3 years old as in this video. Great tips here and could be vital if your small backpack got damaged or broken as well as the haversack converted to a daypack. Junior is getting younger! I'm watching these going back in time.

[@jjjvclub]

That.... Was outstanding! Great to see children involved, well done!

[@stephensgate1]

I love seeing the kids get involved.......well done!

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

Great ideas... just watch out for that log! Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

[@outdoorsforachange]

Little dudes grin at the end was outstanding af.

[@james_lessick892]

Yup I learned new stuff again from you're videos. Outstanding AF 👌🤠👍

[@alytijo]

Great ideas on haversack alt.carries and also on your knot tying series,good job getting the young man involved.

[@TorchwoodLuthiers]

Incredible! how did I not think of this. Thanks!

[@chrissonik]

So glad this popped up in my feed lol (oddly right after i received my oil cloth Pathfinder haversack... hmmm) Love the blooper at the end! Funny as AF lol

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

That's awesome, good ways to utilize and wear a haversack. I don't have one but I do have a Carhartt Messenger bag that is very similar. Good video, thank you.

[@troyjenkins3886]

This is pretty darn cool,never thought of using my haversacks in this way.👍

[@joshuaritzheimer8391]

Awesome tips! I like this size haversacks, but rarely carry one for exactly the same reasons.

[@hollystephens3937]

Excellent video! Perfect ending! 😄

[@susantemple2232]

Cool. I need to try that. Loved the improvised pack frame.

[@andyuehara]

I gave a thumbs up just for the kid's "That was outstanding!" line ahahaha The tip to use it as a backpack was awesome too.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

I like this Corporal. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@shovelhead8]

Terrific, well presented instruction. Thank you

[@tumbleweed6658]

Really good video Cpl Kelly your little battle buddy did a great job also.

[@wally6278]

Great video.Jr. did a great job also. Have you done a video on how to make a haversack.. If not that would Be a good one to do..

[@RoostedFilms]

Lol 😂 the blooper... OUTSTANDING! Thank you gents keep up the great work

[@snakemonkey555]

That kids a riot! Great ideas, thanks for posting guys!

[@tjenahoj]

Excellent video, thanks! At the beginning I thought you had found the fountain of youth, or maybe a time-travelling device. The ending steals the show though, it is like the ending of a Jackie Chan movie! :)

[@toxichammertoe8696]

I never would have thought about that...great idea

[@bjlmc13]

Loved the landing Corp!!!

[@greggibson6504]

Greetings from Utah. Great video. Subbed. Thanks!

[@FarEastSurvival]

Great video. Really enjoyed it

[@woodwoman9130]

Great ideas.... Handsome young man !

[@dlighted8861]

I like all the alternate carries even though a small haversack rides my hip just fine. The alternates would be good while bow hunting. They look quieter.

[@RuggedOutdoorz]

A stunt man as well amazing the skills that you have lol. Another great video cant get enough of them

[@slavkochepasov8134]

1:56 those of us with military experience will appreciate fresh undercollar. Can't believe people still do that. 👍🏻

[@aaroncross1610]

I laughed at the end 🤣 you two are perfect!

[@torjones1701]

Those are great options for a haversack, but I still prefer the modularity of your carry harness system. :) Good job on the assistance, young man!

[@marshallcj1]

This is the best channel ive ever seen

[@recall5811]

Please share it with others and thanks for watching

[@marshallcj1]

Im new to all of this but im obsessed with it now, this is true self reliance.... not just extra tp and beans in the basement. Im sharing this with the group for sure.

[@gadsenculpepper4868]

Great tip with the flip...thank you sir

[@leroygrayjr.2957]

Hi.. This is a brilliant video.. Continued blessings to you and your loved ones. Thank you for sharing this..😎👌

[@mtweaver1978]

Such an awesome video. Hope to see your son in more of these.

[@allendobbs8055]

Great job, loved it

[@kurtjensen7264]

Love your kid is like a miniature marine you've obviously taught him well nothing will hold him back in life the job👍

[@GOBRAGH2]

Great ideas! What is your opinion of an oilskin vs waxed haversack? Is one more waterproof than the other? Any other thoughts on the subject?

[@arthurrankin]

Awesome video !

[@Tnav02]

Great video and great ending!

[@Sydneywizard]

Excellent video. Informative and funny.

[@dennispomplun3625]

Perfect finish, think u both had a good time :D Best from Berlin Germany

[@leokline1ify]

excellent video!

[@dayoltay]

Really cool tricks!!

[@jamesreed6558]

Awesome video

[@angeloprice4534]

you guys rock excellent video

[@normferguson5209]

Awesome ending!exellent ideas for caring gsversacks!

[@eddiemoss5703]

Great video, thanks. Semper Fi, Corporal Moss 1969-1971

[@Edogawa1117]

Nice video.Very useful indeed.

[@chrismoore600]

Cool well done young man.

[@phillipdavis5241]

I like the last scene! Do it again. :-)

[@spoede64]

With the first method shown I'm always in trouble with blood circulation in my arms, so the frame will be the better solution for me.

[@blackoracle69]

good video..safe journeys

[@heptagonrus]

Arrgh, I am using a haversack in civil life as a backup carrying item, always present in one of my backpack pockets. So when I go to buy food, I have an additional space. So when I get to use the haversack, the backpack is already full and heavy. So my initial hype about the method was kinda spoiled :D Anyway, thanks for a great video and an unexpected method, it is an awesome one.

[@cindyneely6087]

job well done outstanding

[@AlergicToSnow]

Well done!

[@petsarenotmypeeve]

omg he's growing up so fast it's been some time since recently re setting to get notifications again and poof he sprouted ... great video you two??

[@howardgreen9718]

Great to see the little boot.

[@rhondatadelman5944]

You guys are funny. Do you know where I can buy waxed canvas by the yard? I am going to be making bags with them. Thanks.

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

Those skinny strings have to hurt carrying it like a backpack. Great video as always man. -MD

[@SK-qc6fb]

You could use rope, and make a Monkey Braid for each side, 'may distribute the load better, or what I did was a Sheepshank with a double halfhitch at (aka Clovehitch) each end to lock the sheepshank ends. With that strap, he could prob go the locked sheepshank route, to distribute the load to 3 straps on each side.....just a thought!

[@nutthrower4415]

Now that's funny don't care who you are 😄 ya I'm in the same boat when it comes to on side carry, got a nice Jumbo Verse bag and love it but can't use it for any length of time it just aches so these were good options, thanks,

[@tonyhorvath6662]

That was awesome thank you

[@dfernandez3482]

I see you do your own stunts. Thats cool

[@ardithfish3843]

Good job

[@phillipdavis5241]

I missed that last part, do that again 🤗

[@Eric-ew8jt]

OUTSTANDING!

[@joshavery4814]

Dang he has grown like crazy!

[@josephcolton2614]

Have a look at photos of infantrymen from the Civil War. You will find out that they wore their haversacks much higher up so the haversack wouldn't bounce on the hip. In fact, the haversack pretty much sat under their armpits.

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good tips good video

[@jaclyncrain9107]

Loved the ending

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@doyletech623]

Your boy is a natural

[@thomasflippen4341]

Wow he's grown up! Raising him right!

[@frontierasset1965]

The pack frame is an excellent idea, but that narrow strap has got to be uncomfortable, but since it's field expediency, it's function first. Semper Fi

[@MBGarageID]

great fall :D

[@adamwilki4328]

super finish :-)

[@chaleco82]

Best "Outstanding" ever....

[@lettingthebearout7528]

Ingenious

[@circedge]

Hah. That improvised strap carry is genius.

[@tonystower1475]

The young bloke stole the show - great

[@garybryant7274]

A future Devil Dog if I ever saw one!

[@ck158]

What happened to the idea you were talking about making a bag to put in your pack for food?

[@recall5811]

shown in several videos

[@ck158]

@@recall5811 guess I missed it.

[@tristanrabenherz8305]

Das mit dem über den Kopf werfen und als Rucksack tragen kannte ich noch nicht, danke für den Tipp und Grüße aus Deutschland

[@eNosArmory]

I carry a haversack all the time... but not any of those ways. Shorten the strap by nearly half (either tie a knot in it or double it over and stitch it) and carry it rotated to the back. The sack should ride no lower the small of your back, I have mine almost in the middle of my bacl. It does not bounce, slap or slide around. It also does not put as much pressure on your shoulders as you back is more involved. I can run at full speed and it will not bounce or slide around. My opinion, the only way to properly carry a haversack.