Top 10 Items Cowboys Carried for Survival on the Trail

[@shirleylake7738]

Sooch your video just reaffirmed what my Dad used to say," Common sense went out with the horses." That is what's many people are missing today. Thank you.

[@Brettmlyons]

Okay boomer

[@shirleylake7738]

@@Brettmlyons what this video covers is alot of practices that came from "common sense" or things that people made or did to survive. I see you tuned in to Sooch's video that is a good choice 👌 kiddo.

[@thadnipper9411]

"God gave men five senses to see, hear smell, taste and touch, the other two, horse and common are aquired." Will Rogers. Obviously 40 Ra has not aquired his common sense yet, I don't expect it to ever aquire any horse sense. Further I used "it" as a gender pronoun since I heve no idea of it's gender, nor do I care.

[@palominogirl2732]

I've had horses all my life. They are part of my life that I will never relinquish. Thanks for having a video on cowboys!

[@tonybochene8593]

I know this old school stuff but the best piece of cookwear I've ever found is the metal cup that that goes with a military style canteen.

[@donniesmith3020]

Can confirm

[@thetopGooberfish]

1000%

[@krewbeckham5133]

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[@deanjerome1981]

@Krew Beckham Instablaster =)

[@krewbeckham5133]

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[@TheBigjake04]

I grew up ranching and people would be surprised how much of this stuff is still in use today.

[@AlexS-zr2nb]

Honestly it doesnt surprise me its just like those old milling and lathe machines from 1880-1920's they won't fail you unless you haven't taken care of them

[@TheBigjake04]

@@AlexS-zr2nb Absolutely. I have several of my grandpa’s stationary power tools. A drill press, and a table saw. They still run great.

[@AlexS-zr2nb]

@@TheBigjake04 Thats cool man; I hope they serve you just as well as they did your grandfather. I recently just picked up a wood cutting lathe made between 1910-1920 so I hope to make it run just as good as the day it left the factory floor.

[@TheBigjake04]

@@AlexS-zr2nb sounds like a fun project.

[@AlexS-zr2nb]

@@TheBigjake04 It should be. Already recruited some friends to help me get it at the small price of gas money, pizza, and beer haha

[@NinetyMinusTen]

The best thing about a duster is you can spread the back of it over the horse, behind the saddle, and it's body heat will be redirected up inside the duster.

[@Worthrhetime]

Helps keep your saddle dry , long ride , wet shorts ... not good

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Yesir.

[@SAGERODS250REM]

Yup and in Australia it's a oilskin Drovers coat

[@artmills7957]

Sorry, I didn't read your comment before posting mine.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Wool Civil War era greatcoat did much the same thing. The Cavalry model coat was designed to fully cover the knees of a mounted man [mid-calf when he stood up], the curtain drape went below the elbows, and the cut was generous enough to allow for that.

[@palominogirl2732]

OH, that's my coffee pot. My everyday coffee is cowboy coffee, since the cost of drip coffee makers is ridiculous. Two cups of water sit in the pot overnight, in the morning I put 2 scoops of Folgers in there, in comes to a boil and 'cooks' for 4-5 minutes. I swirl it a bit to get all the grounds up off the edge of the pot, and strain it through a very small mesh and voila - really tasty coffee. I have a bucket of shavings (horse bedding) in the house for compost, and that's where the grounds go until I throw them in the garden.

[@robindavis3456]

I grew with horses growing up on a ranch,.I've done alot of camping with horses,I had an Arabian mare who used to lay down with me at night,I always felt safe with her..Thank you for taking me back to some good memories and great ideas..

[@socalautisticman1975]

Cowboy 🤠 carry out on the trail for days. 1. Head cover 2. Bandana 3. Boots 4. 2 Quart canteen 5. Cook set 6. Knife 🔪 7. Tinder box 🔥 fire kit 8. Rope (cordage) 9. Bed roll 10. Rifle 11. Coat (jacket)

[@pupdog7374]

My Dad was in WWII. During several engagements i.e. Battle of the Bulge) he told me that the one item he wished he had was 1-2 pairs of socks. I'm sure Cowboys would also benefit from socks.

[@eagleviewhd]

So true, my dad also fought in 8 major battles of WWII and he said it was amazing that they survived week at a time living in a wet foxhole, with wet feet!

[@melodyjordan6052]

My father was at the Battle of the Bulge too.

[@Sage-qd6tf]

I mean I’m not a cowboy, just a random kid, never been to war obviously, but I keep a pair of spare socks in the backpack that I bring with me everywhere, and I must say, it’s very nice to have clean, dry socks. That one time I miscalculated and walked 9 miles instead of 5, I changed my socks about 6 miles in and it helped a lot.

[@BooRadley452]

@@Sage-qd6tf I'm an old man and I carry an extra pair in my edc. Smart kid. 🙂

[@dalehood1846]

@@Sage-qd6tf I have heard that more than once. Our feet get us where we want to go. We need to take care of them. Thank you for reminding us of this. Stay safe and GOD bless.

[@medic58]

I just want to thank you for all your videos on the sootch channel and here on the sensible prepper. You truly are my favorite KZbinr keep them coming brother. Long live the Republic amen!

[@jimmyruger7529]

COURAGE is Knowing the Right thing to do, and being willing to do it.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Amen. 🙏❤🇺🇸

[@isaiahwinter4617]

And courage is also being prepared to help as well

[@fast03vette4me]

CHARACTER is not necessarily what you do when people are looking. Character is what you do when no one is looking. just remember friends, nothing is hidden that will not be made known.

[@palominogirl2732]

Courage is also saddling up and riding in anyway!

[@tennesseegirl5539]

I'm a Tennessee Cow girl. My Walker is a beast when it comes to carrying and performs with a big heart, that the breed is well known for. If I have to bug out, She will be my #1 prep. 🐴🤠

[@chrismiddleton398]

Bandana---I always thought the advice to "know where your towel is" quite insightful. A piece of cloth solves many problems. (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

[@chrissewell1608]

I really think Sootch could do an entire series on some Back to Basics, living skills. Many of us have forgotten. That would tie in with his prepper skills. From log cabins, masonry skills, to home gardens and food preservation, and even riding a horse!

[@baroneb5043]

Chris Sewell 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Chris Sewell - The Townsend channel covers lot of what you asked for. They even bring on re-enactors for jobs that range from laundress to longhunter. They've built a dugout canoe as well as a log cabin. They've made their own oil cloth.

[@wittelarry1]

I agree

[@miggy2508]

A canadian in edmonton here. Yes please.

[@stanhegeman8751]

Remember the Firefox books? They were awesome!

[@hshs5756]

The biggest improvement since cowboy bedrolls is the sleeping bag, and the biggest improvement since sleeping bags is waterproof/breathable bivy sacks. Mine has gotten me through some wild stormy nights in cozy comfort. Civilian bivy sacks weigh about a pound and a military bivy is about two pounds. They can save your life even without a sleeping bag to go inside it.

[@markfox3464]

And don't forget the "woobie." Bulky but lightweight and warm.

[@hshs5756]

@@markfox3464 I love the saying, "utility falls at the margin of portability." In other words, if you need to move, and you can't carry it, it's of no use to you. Since much of my travel has been by motorcycle, and all of my outdoor activities have been on foot, weight and bulk have been of critical importance.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I lived and worked in the backcountry on trails all my life. To travel light on a saddle horse nowadays with modern freeze-dried food/coffee you only need a cup, a spoon, and a pot to boil water and eat/drink out of. Most of the time I usually packed all the luxuries of the trail on one to nine pack horses/mules. With pack stock, I carried stools, cots, tents, duffel, sleeping bags, ax/misery whip, ice chest, a full kitchen kit, ground coffee, all of which made survival pretty easy LOL...

[@jeffsadon552]

It really bugs me when in movies after the canteen is empty it gets thrown away

[@waylonmccrae3546]

Reminds Me Of ' The Three Amigos ' & Chevy Chase ............ " Lip Balm " ??? LMAO 😂

[@ezrabrooks12]

Jeff//// Just like Mags,Only in Hollywood!!!!!

[@jamesbowen5573]

Yeah, or some jerk plays target practice with it.

[@formwiz7096]

Wish he'd mentioned about the blanket covering on a metal canteen, for those 110 in the shade days.

[@jamesbowen5573]

@@formwiz7096 I unsubscribed to this channel when I saw the video of him trying to tell people they could wrap up in a mylar blanket to stay warm. That is a pretty good indicator of how little a person knows or understands how they work. They reflect radiant heat. They do not insulate at all and they create a lot of condensation. I doubt he has ever used one. The blanket he was showing in his demonstration was brand new and had no wear on it. Always a sign to be wary of whatever they are trying to push off on you. Funny how these guys never show themselves using these blankets out in extremely cold weather for any length of time. They want to tell you about it on a sunny day

[@sherrykeeney7376]

I really liked this one a little humor thrown in is a welcome sight 😊

[@beastlyendeavour9184]

At 46 I've just started to learn how to ride. Times are changing fast and I want to be ready.

[@tose5566]

That’s smart

[@reb1050]

Since I have traveled countless miles trail riding on horseback, I have carried and used everything mentioned on this list. It's amazing how easy it's become when you look into back packing gear. That's especially true when you look for cooking and fire starting gear. It's become very light weight and compact. There is one thing (possibly two) that you have failed to mention. I ALWAYS carry one of them and that is a machete. A good machete with a 16 to 18 inch blade (mine is 16). Just hang it in it's sheath from the saddle horn. Not only does it come in handy when you stop to camp, but it also helps clear the way when riding trails. The other is a camping hatchet. Some even come with handles containing a knife and other survival tools. Great informative video. Like I said, I have carried and used everything mentioned, even if I didn't carry them all every time. Also glad you mentioned the firearms. When riding in the back country, you never know what kind of animal you may encounter...both 4 legged and two.

[@dorsk84]

I have a Australian Outback Trench coat. I waxed the hell out of it and the seams too. I never got wet once, even in some torrential rains.

[@rogerkomula8057]

Neither would the girlfriend.

[@slickydicky]

@@rogerkomula8057 fuckin burned

[@hakimcameldriver]

My drizabone is 40 years old and still watertight

[@Jake_Tucker]

Oh man, I could watch westerns for hours on end, so seeing this from you sure is a plus for me.

[@ericchristopher1687]

Read The Virginian by Owen Wister, the first Cowboy Novel - written in 1902. A cowboy on his own typically carried canned sardines for survival - Wister said the plains and deserts of the West were littered with thousands of empty sardine tins. Just a little bit of history I wanted to pass along...

[@T_Bonz]

Thanks for sharing that amigo, that's just the kind of history I want to learn about.

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

what was name of that bread baked by indians that cowboys would trade a horse for two ..three loaves of it...it would keep for months.dont recall name or tribe but remember stories if it

[@JJosephS1]

Beef Jerky and corn dodgers

[@jimlastname]

@@miguelcastaneda7236 hard tack?

[@jacobewilson878]

Pemican

[@regularfather4708]

Thank you for getting back to the videos that brought me to your channel! The product reviews get old, when theres much more to prepping than the latest and greatest new prepper toys. This video is proof.

[@eagleviewhd]

Another miracle only seen in Western movies: a cowboy riding along all day with not a sign of a coffee pot in his saddle bags (they are flat as a pancake), but come evening, he starts a fire and suddenly there is a pot of coffee on the fire!

[@tomhickman1006]

Most carried a change of clothes rolled up with the thick wool blankets in the bed roll. Saddle bags for some more gear and food, for extended time on the trail a pack horse with pack saddles, with paniers, feed for the horses( a bag that hung on the pack saddle) a string of pack horses or mules. It can become a expedition and require more logistics. Reading about the trips of Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and Lewis and Clark "Corp of Discovery " will give insight.

[@inmyimage1081]

The fabric on that canteen isn't just decorative... keep the fabric wet and the wind blowing on it can help keep it cooler.

[@snek9353]

An interesting thought, but kinda illogical. Where do you get the water to keep it wet, from the canteen, that'd be really wasteful. If you're near a water source then why worry about keeping the canteen cool. I just don't see how that tidbit is ever actually useful.

[@KNBARON]

I’ll solve this ..... explain to me .....how back in the day .....did they the filled the canteen without getting the outside wet...

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@KNBARON A funnel and mucket cup. And, believe it or not, there were advertisers in newspapers selling filtration systems for march canteens!

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@snek9353 You don't keep it soaking wet. You dampen the wool with non-potable 'gray' water, if necessary. As AX mentions below, most people fill their canteen by immersing it into the water source [creek, lake, whatever] so getting the wool wet isn't that hard to do. Now most of us either filtrate or add a sterilizer to wild water, but that doesn't stop you from using unfiltered water for other uses. And I say this a Civil War reenactor who has used his canteens on the march. To be fair, we had a barrel mounted on a regimental wagon and so our canteen water was potable, but we used 'local source' for every other purpose.

[@Guttersmart]

I would offer, the canteen is designed to hang from and rest on something. Who knows what! So the fabric is like a bumper to keep from scratching stuff. That's what my horse told me any way.

[@dantownsend4246]

Leather gloves are handy around the camp fire and protecting hands from cuts from knife or axe

[@victorboucher675]

And, they did not have toilet paper.

[@emcemc6307]

This man should have over a million view, and subscribers. He's very informative and funny as hell.

[@thetawind6908]

Well, Sootch has 479,000 subscribers, and is one of the top GunTubers around. No telling how many patreons he's got, but I'm sure he's doing just fine in the earnings department.

[@artmills7957]

Cowboys that had the luxury of having a rifle and pistol usually tried to have both that used the 45 long Colt. That way the ammunition was interchangeable and they only needed to carry one caliber of ammo. When riding, the long duster the cowboy wore was spread out over the horse's back affording the horse a little protection and the rider got a little body heat from the horse.

[@richardelliott9511]

I'm sure you mean 44 40, because no one ever made a rifle in 45colt until the 1980s..... it had to do with the way the original cases were constructioned. The rims were too shallow for the extracter to get ahold of for dependable extraction.

[@jamescooper7272]

I have to pace myself with how many of your videos that I watch because every time I watch a video of yours I end up going on a spending spree.

[@petehoward8494]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@Sage-qd6tf]

We don’t use rawhide strips, but at the farm I work on, we save all the twine that we cut off the bales and use it for everything. We put up all the sheep fencing with it actually. And we made a tire swing with braided twine. We also used it to hang our hammocks at the fair, to hold everything down in the trailer, and to tie up sleeping bags. They also have twine tied from the draw bar pins to the seat of the tractor so you just have to pull the twine when you want to unhook somewhere (providing it’s flat)

[@rj5948]

Ranching originates in Portugal and Spain and was introduced all over the new world by the same. All the gear such as hats and boots derives from Spanish and Portuguese culture.

[@timhuffman5311]

The canteen you showed was a typical. The cloth on the outside wasn't just for design. When wet the evaporation helped to cool off the water. Much like the canvas water bag used in ww1 and 2. Good video.

[@owwillis]

Add gloves to the list.

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

Shane Allen I like the way you think - and once my hangover is gone I’ll like it a lot better.

[@christinad4412]

Yes! Some good leather mitts can’t be beat! 👍🏻

[@hadmatter9240]

Yessir. Good leather gloves are _essential_ to protect your hands from the cold, a fire, _and_ that rope (rope-burns).

[@jeffanderson8165]

Rope is one thing, but those lariats were usually made of rawhide. If *that* started to slip, it could *really* tear your hands up *fast!*

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@jeffanderson8165 I keep TWO sets of gloves in my campaign roll. One set of leather work gloves and one pair of woolen warmth gloves w/o fingertips [hard to handle a percussion musket with wool on your fingers]. NOTE: you really want to get 100% wool gloves... they keep your hands warm even when wet and you don't want polyester melting when you grab that pot or cup off the fire

[@stanhegeman8751]

Thanks for sharing your common sense contribution. I found it extremely informative. And I did boot and shoe repair in Ks., Texas. And sold leather and all accessories in Ks, and Co. for over 30 yrs. you taught me an enormous trove of information. I hope your life is as balanced as you appear. Honestly, I wouldn’t doubt it. You made my day. Thanks again.

[@petehoward8494]

Awesome video. Thanks for keeping alive the ways of the cowboys.

[@morgan10152]

Loved the video. I think one item you might add would be a good pair of gloves. Handling hot branding irons and barbed wire was no picnic. A lot of the old pics I have seen they wear gloves. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@briangillman735]

Roping calves with bare hands is a mistake you'll only want to make once!

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

In recent years, I've learned to appreciate the dual sport motorcycle line (pick your make, model, engine size, etc.). You can rack it up to the Reece Hitch on your truck and take it as a part of your kit. Dual sport/adventure riders load up a whole camp on a motorcycle, and go just about ANYWHERE for days on end; certainly places a 4 wheeled vehicle can't or won't go. The accessories available for this type of bike are nearly endless. It's one of the best kept secrets for preppers, survivalists and enthusiasts. A prepared man, his truck and dual sport motorcycle are a formidable opponent to that which would otherwise end his survival. Good video.

[@Tony_Z__]

Interesting list, the only thing that jumps out as missing is medical. Curious as to what the cowboys back then would've had in their equivalent of an IFAK. Guess it would be a bunch of natural/herbal remedies along with using the bandana as a bandage and a stick and cordage to make a splint?

[@Sarah_Kinz]

Another Millennial II actually this comment is true! You don’t even have to drink a lot to carry some whiskey. It helps a lot when you don’t feel well. It helps you to sleep/relax if you’ve had a rough day. Just don’t do a ton every day so you become dependent It helps with your throat if you’ve got a nasty cold or virus going on. That other crap in cough medicine actually is proven to do *nothing* except prolong your cold, minus the little % of alcohol some cough syrups have. The alcohol is what makes you feel better. It’s that alcohol that helps, because it loosens up mucus (at least imo) so your insides can actually start to heal a bit and in whiskey it’s strong enough it *really* clears your throat especially if you have a bacterial infection trying to set in. Ever been working outside or inside where there’s a lot of dust and it gets in your mouth? Tastes awful and feels weird and I know that you all know-water doesn’t clear any of that out. And then you feel sick the next day...yeah, It’s especially helpful if you have problems with your tonsils like I do, it helps clear out the junk! Try it the next time you feel getting a scratchy throat. Some people even can avoid getting it inflamed (hence avoiding what I consider immense discomfort!) from a cold from having a little bit of whiskey. 👍

[@Jake_Tucker]

There was whiskey and other alcohols, if they had some illnesses there was medicines, bandannas could be used for wrapping injuries and tourniquets, there were opiates like Sarah says, quite a few ideas. Worst comes to worst, there were still doctors.

[@jerrynewman1380]

Hey sootch..my name is Jerry..I live in Augusta ga.. I go to lake Thurman to fish..or clarkshill I also love South Carolina because my mama was born in mc.cormick s.c...do u live any where close to the lake I would love to come see you sometime..I'm a small time prepper to..me and my wife love to fish and love the outdoors...I'm 66 years old..I love your videos and this cowboys one I think it's my favorite one that you have made. .

[@maem7636]

" Thanks for sharing this information with your viewers. Thanks for sharing Rio, as well ! " [ 👍👍 ]

[@tomm2812]

Horse leg hobbles, hoof pick, hoof rasp, hoof clippers, horseshoe hammer maybe a curry comb and brush. Best

[@Scarywoody]

Invest in a beaver Stetson. Naturally waterproof.

[@lauraweiss7875]

I just got a beaver fur felt Wyoming peak hat from LilGrizz. I’m blown away by how comfortable it is to wear and how warm and waterproof it is.

[@MrTweaver500]

Just like in every manly situation, the more beaver, the better. Lol Sorry, I couldn't resist!

[@artmills7957]

Sorry, I didn't read your comment before posting mine.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

I invested in a beaver. It cost me half of my savings.

[@deplorableb.r.4211]

Never buy beaver, just rent it.

[@gohardgibson]

Best video ever, the horses looked awesome! The topic is great and you pointed out that survival is in our heritage. Thanks for sharing!

[@blulight1170]

Sootch00: Hey a good vid. Thats a neat horse, people for the most part don't really appreciate horses, they were so important to the West. I can't imagine what it was like to cross the desert's out here, the cowboy and his horse, they were really something! Good info, for yesterday and today..Thanks

[@georgegeeseman6652]

Also a hoof pick and horse brush.

[@rseeker1]

I've roamed the prairies of Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2 so I would suggest bringing lots of snake oil potions and molotov cocktails. Great video Sootch!

[@michaelcarrinton585]

Get Real !

[@regularfather4708]

Do y'all have a link where I can git me some a that there snake oil potion? I'm plumb out.

[@JediJan]

Couple of nuclear powered submarines may come in handy in a desert too. Ps. What about the scorpions?

[@MotoTrooper]

I love to ride those mountain horses in it they just look so good An all black look all day yeeehaww 🤠

[@toml.8210]

I spent a few summers at Philmont Scout Ranch in NM, and we preferred a wool poncho (like Clint Eastwood had in the spaghetti westerns) to the raincoat. But we also carried a plastic poncho as well, for really heavy rain and (multipurposes.) We also had most of the other stuff, except the guns, which a park ranger carried, in case of bears.

[@victorcastle1840]

I imagine most only carried a tin pot, which could be used to cook in and make coffee in. Did not need a coffee percolator pot.

[@victorcastle1840]

PS:I forgot the sack of flour along with the coffee beans.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Well, you got a horse to carry most of your kit, so you can splurge a bit on weight. If you're stomping around on LPCs [leather personnel carriers], then every ounce counts and I'd leave off the coffee pot.

[@biffbinford8767]

And a double size bed roll so other cowboys could keep them warm.

[@lisasmith516]

@@biffbinford8767 I prefer my canine guardian Chihuahua. Portability and weight. my hand warmer. 💓 baby boy 💙 Belgian Shepherd backing us both up, running behind. FREEDOM!

[@Magician12345]

ya i think i heard pork and beans was the most popular thing they'd eat. the pork very salted (more than modern bacon) so it wont go bad. 1 pot for the food and 1 for the coffee.

[@dadtablet2092]

Sweet! Concise, simple, tight ! Thanks, Scootch.

[@KPSDISCIPLESHIP]

I like how u went back in the history of survival, I think that's pretty cool bro

[@jesseready5667]

On canteens of that style the reason for the fabric side covers is to get it wet and that water drying up keeps the water inside the canteen cool.

[@mikesvacation]

Roy seems like a very cool and amiable friend👍👍 I hope you gave him some apples and carrots as a reward for his work in your cowboy film today😀😀👍👍

[@goldenbergconstruction1656]

Wrap those bedrolls tight, really really tight. Then wrap them with a pancho. At summer camp the counselors would throw our efforts into the lake to test our work as we prepared for the big finale week long trip out in Maine.

[@rjenkins4325]

Bourbon or whisky for antiseptic or anything other purpose, perhaps pure grain alcohol?

[@evognayr]

It's best to be sober

[@dirtydoigler2116]

Get a high proof and could even be an emergency fire starter

[@martinrigggs500]

Ryan Gove yes but after a long day and s nice meal a good man gulp of whiskey to lubricate the joints and relax your mind so you sleep good so you can attack the next day well rested

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

R Jenkins Jack Daniel died of an infection that started on his toe not realizing all he had to do was use his own liquor to kill the infection

[@rjenkins4325]

@Betty Blue Weed is definitely easier to carry around than a bottle a booze..

[@toddhickox4757]

Beautiful horse !!

[@BX138]

It's so cool, even 150 years ago, they had the 5 C's.

[@drkn9t]

Oil cloth, most of the canvas was impregnated with oil to provide waterproofing. Its still a good material to keep around.

[@darkscorpion1998]

Another use for the boots is as pockets. I always use the shaft of the boot to hide knives, wallets, mini survival kits, tobacco, etc. The only limit is your imagination!

[@Zurgo-fl1kx]

Guess I'll use it to hide my 48" english broadsword then!

[@darkscorpion1998]

@@Zurgo-fl1kx lol

[@dirtydoigler2116]

Can't go wrong with a few grenades.

[@snek9353]

Sure, unless you actually spend a lot of time on your feet and need your boots to fit well.

[@leidersammlung6955]

I am an actual Cowboy, and I work in North Dakota, & Montana. My Ancestors hired cowboys since the 1850’s, I did not inherit land, but I inherited a lot of knowledge. Good video, up above. I was surprised. (Edit) My official title is ranch manager…….I am a cowboy, though.

[@monkey-trial...6578]

Beautiful dark chestnut horse!

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Yessssss she roook dericious.

[@coleparker]

40 years ago when I started working in the Deserts of California, AZ, and Nevada, aside from a wide brimmed hat I bought good bandanas

[@Bill23799]

Thanks Sootch.....it never occurred to me that Cowboys would carry strips of leather. I guess they would come in handy when you wanted to stake out a desperado in the desert. You would wet them and then let the hot sun shrink the leather and stretch him out till he told you where he buried Curly's Gold.

[@AUCTIONCAT2011]

I feel your pain, belt buckle is opened another notch from last year.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Bringing back the basics! I like it!

[@WolfWould]

The 3 M's Marijuana Marlboro Mountain Dew Then -stabby stick(metal if possible) -Wet Wipes® -4x4 Apocalypse Survival Truck

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

WolfWould you won’t make it

[@Experiment-yk5mf]

The heat generated by your horse will keep you warm in even below zero weather I can tell you it works based on gathering and moving cattle in the winter months in Montana. A bandana can also be used to cover ears to keep them from getting frost bite. Gloves and over shoes in colder climates would be the biggest thing I would add as they are easily draped in the same area as saddle bags . Mongols also used their horses as a source of food without killing them by drinking their blood from a tiny slit. This practice is well documented. I’m also a Farrier by trade.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Have a handgun and a long gun that shoot the same caliber just like the cowboys.....though maybe not 45 colt.

[@ravensnflies8167]

i have a 30.30 marlin but im finding it hard to find a handgun that fires the same :}

[@buckshot4428]

In the old west the most popular ctg. was the .44-40 or .44WCF for both rifle and revolver. There were 2 loads - 1 for rifle only and 1 for rifle and revolver as the revolver was not up to rifle pressures. The ..45 Colt was an Army ctg. and only became somewhat popular when they were sold to the public.

[@benfarnham7626]

RAVENSNFLIES magnum research makes a bfr in 3030

[@ramtrucks721]

.45 Colt is awesome

[@marytica123]

Tad: Just sold a Marlin 44 magnum lever action to a fellow. He also had a 357 magnum lever action. Both cartridges are also available in large frame revolvers - he must have known the "Cowboy Way" !

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

I have a long duster with a sheep skin button in liner and Ozzie hat and won't go back to what people consider normal attire, lol! They're tough and work better than anything I had previously. I wish I'd known it years ago when I was a flagger on construction sites, getting soaked to the skin.

[@georgedesacuna868]

Her name is Rio and she dances in the sand ...Rio is one beautiful horse...I apologize if I didn’t get his/her right gender ...but I love him/her either way

[@pamelahomeyer748]

My daddy came from Germany when he was 10 and he worked on his cousin's Farm working fence and riding his horse 2- bits

[@jackpinesavage1628]

"Blazing Saddles" (1974) Imagine the uproar if they made a movie like that these days?

[@jdc8352]

Lol. I'm old now. I grew up watching that show 👍

[@1notgilty]

Mel Brooks even said that a lot of his movies would not be made in today's Hollywood because they aren't PC enough. America has lost its' sense of humor. Tragic!

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Jack pine Savage I saw that movie in 74 I was 15 , hilarious. 😂

[@amycarter1331]

Absolutely awesome movie! One of my favorites and to hell with politically correct. We all need to be able to laugh at the ludicrous-ness of ourselves.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Amy Carter so true 👍

[@rajibjoshi8868]

they had it made makes sense head gear 👍knife👍extra sweater jacket rain resistant👍fire kit with cigarette lighter matches candle 👍and a small axe ( hatchet )👍metal single walled water container👍tarp ground liner warm blanket👍and a backpack. they were nicely prepared

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

Awesome, bet you had a lot of fun makin this one 👍. But you forgot a good double barrel coach gun!!! HA! ( I still watch "Laramie" almost ev day... 🤠)

[@fatbeard8072]

All those things are great. Now I would add some eye cover(shades) but like the ones that wrap around your head, for sandstorms. All so my favorite to have a PONCHO!!!

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Great video my friend! Cowboys sure new and still know how to thrive and not just servive! Yee yee

[@justme-dm7sb]

Paracord - yes but I always have a pair of 6' leather bootblaces in my survival pack. A waxed canvas tarp and a wool blanket can save your life. If you're packing on a horse or 4wheeler its worth the wieght. Dusters are a lifesaver also. Fire is a must.

[@danemoore9277]

***this was the kind of hat they wore**** Me: no cowboy ever wore a hat like that🤣

[@johnunderwood5115]

No cowboy would be caught dead in that wire brimmed cotton felt hat,,,

[@angus9941]

He needs to worm his horse and adjust his snaffle bit so it fits.. more hats than cows..

[@Tusk_III]

@@johnunderwood5115 usually you see those sh*t box imported felt hats at Cracker Barrel or Truck Stops. Nothing ruins a good time like a horrible hat.

[@soxfan]

what was the purpose of cowboys wearing vests?

[@danemoore9277]

@@soxfan cool yet warm

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Riding horses is so much fun. A friend of mine in Maui owned two horses and we would ride upcountry and cowboy camp on the slopes of Haleakala Crater. In Hawaii the paniolos or cowboys worked hard herding those expensive Kobi cattle.

[@j.d.peppmeier9041]

Many present-day cowboys still carry a sidearm for the same reasons they did in the old days, in addition to a saddle rifle/carbine.

[@JohnnyVersnachie]

The first U.S. sardine cannery opened in Maine in 1875, when a New York businessman set up the Eagle Preserved Fish Co. in Eastport.

[@TheJoedaddy831]

Wow, those cowboys sure did a lot of impregnating!

[@Mathew_Thomas]

@Brenda Chown that went right over your head. He was talking about impregnating the coat, boots, ect...

[@mantislake4141]

Yeah, apparently you couldn't just coat an item with wax back then, the process was more . . . intimate

[@roberthertz6634]

That why some walk FUNNY.

[@EarthyEd22]

I appreciate you have George straight do the video....on the up and up, thanks for your content i have found it helpful. Thank you

[@rooster1737]

If we forget out past then we can't find our future

[@stanhegeman8751]

Nice paraphrase, friend.

[@martincurtis2257]

The Boss of The Plains came about in 1865. Wild rags were mainly used for dust from the thousands of cattle they were pushing. Not everyone carried six guns during that time period

[@jamiewatson9886]

Watching videos like this reminds me why im sad that my life has led me to live in the burbs rather than where i would love to be.

[@stanhegeman8751]

There’s still time, friend.

[@petehoward8494]

Jamie, just move. Don't tell me why you can't. Tell everyone why you must. No more quiet desperation for us men.

[@MikeWhiskey427]

Good stuff, Might consider a few items for your mount tho. He's the only thing between you being a rider or a hiker. A hoof pick. No hoof, no horse. A brush and comb to groom him after you sat him all day. Good bonding and soothing for the both of you. A pair of fence pilers. Ive had horses find downed wire, theres a ton of potential for losing your horse to a serious leg injury from wire. A picket pin to tie your horse out to graze. Might want an awl too to patch broke tack (Murphy's law). I like having a slicker big enough to cover my saddle too. A wet seat will take the hide off you. Id throw in a whetstone for that blade too, youll want it razor sharp.

[@Maxid1]

6:20 I don't have a bedroll. I like to use a Lance camper instead, carried by 325 horses...

[@lynnwidener943]

#8. Latigo straps were used to attach bed rolls to a saddle cantle. You are holding latigo straps as you refer to them as rawhide. Rawhide is thin and VERY stiff when dry, used as decorative weavings on saddles , belts ,etc, or stretched tight for drums.

[@piccolosan19]

I like Henry rifle's very classy.

[@dirtydoigler2116]

And smooth as hell

[@Mathew_Thomas]

Also very expensive

[@ciphercode2298]

@@Mathew_Thomas cheaper than a winchester or uberti. About the same as a marlin,but alot easier to find.

[@MrBrett1963]

As a lover of western books and movies i found this video doubly informative

[@Dcraig1718]

Sounds like you have a good singing voice.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I always care a bandana with me ever where i go. Thanks for the knowledge, Sootch00 !!!!!!!!!! As always long live the republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BL.DBL-U]

No, no, no! The bandana was used to keep the dust out of the faces. It originated in Mexico (the origin of the Cowboy). Hollywood made it a villain item!!!

[@senorsombrero1275]

Mexican Banditos usually didn’t cover their faces anyways, no witnesses were left behind.

[@yugen]

But I heard wearing a mask is bad for your health and the good guys don't wear them.

[@karenhargis3422]

I am so intrigued.... My hope is to get out and camp with limited equipment..I love Rio.. I only wish I could afford one

[@Tomek1985]

you have amazing vintage-cowboy set but leather gloves would be helpful too

[@primrozie]

Best video I've seen on the basics! Thank you.

[@kurtjensen7264]

0:13 “Hey Rio, why the long face 🙁🤣

[@PsychicIsaacs]

Rio's BEAUTIFUL!!! He's a Curly Mustang, isn't he? I have a Curly Mustang-Waler cross. Walers were bred from British Cavalry horses that were released into the Blue Mountains outside of Sydney and left on their own for about 50 or 100 years. They are tough, hardy, intelligent and bloody good riding horses! Cross 'em with a Mustang, you get Hybrid Vigor with a similar set of traits, and about the best horse you'll ever have the joy of knowing! My girl's freshly broke but such a joy to ride and handle, I reckon she's about the best horse I've ever owned! Just this morning, I was thinking I'd love to get some saddle bags and a swag (Aussie bedroll) for her, and take her camping, out on the trail... Then this video appeared on my feed! Gotta love you, Sootch!