Union Knapsack: Federal Equipment | Civil War Reenactor's Guide

[@Billy_yank1865]

having used a knap sack at events i can say i agree with the soldiers back then a bed roll is WAY more comfortable than a knapsack

[@notlad1282]

Knapsacks were more common.

[@Dead_insidevr]

What most soldiers would do is they would put their gum blanket on the outside of any of the pouches so if it rains they could just reach out and grab it to be covered

[@backyardhistorybattles]

Very true! in this example we showed, you are still able to pull it right out. We just made it slightly more secure by strapping it in on top of the trunk, but not inside of the trunk where it can be difficult to get to. There are seemingly endless ways for the soldier to pack his double bag for the most convenience!

[@pigmanobvious]

Always wanted to get into re enacting but work kept intervening. I even trained my horse to stand still while shooting while mounted. But the older I got the busier I got and now I’ll turn 60 this summer and have not had a day off in 7 years. I still have the horse however and have to content myself by riding through the neighborhood as US cavalry!

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

Hey pard - hope you can take some time to get on the field. Easy way to start is just to day trip it to visit an CW event and as time permits attend. In the mean time sending you a personal invite to follow this channel and a plug for our adventures on the filed

[@Jake_Steiner]

Whereabouts are you located? The DCB is always recruiting new riders. We have 14-year-olds in the ranks, and our oldest man just turned 80 and can still ride circles around most horsemen. We have a few in their 70s as well, none of these lads have any intention to quit, feel free to reach out.

[@pigmanobvious]

@@Jake_Steiner thanks for the invite but I think this ship has passed for me. I’m from Wisconsin by the way, and always try to make a few of the re-enactments in my area if not too far away to not allow me to get back for chore time. It warms my heart to know that there are still those out there trying to keep history alive. It saddens me when while talking history with a newly hired 5th grade teacher and was shocked that she never heard of Custer or the last stand. Our country is indeed in peril and I have no idea who is running it.

[@Jake_Steiner]

@pigmanobvious Wisconsin used to have a great event at Boscobel, my dad and our old unit went every year. It was an excellent event for us cavalry guys. If you change your mind, shout out. We have 2 troopers in Wisconsin who ride with us, going to national events is pretty cheap when you combine horse trailers and caravan like we do. I agree, we're in a lot of trouble if the current course of our country isn't changed.

[@pigmanobvious]

@@Jake_Steiner thanks for the invite friend.

[@peterkeen3315]

Recommend getting a quality blanket. Check out Dan Wambaugh, B&B Tart, or FHW.

[@Adventureverything]

Great content

[@bnnndon254]

This was very helpful! ❤️❤️

[@joshuabale4923]

Wowza!

[@gemmeliusgrammaticus2509]

Great video!

[@Cooter4]

Backpack went on the side of the road, or thrown off when going into battle, and as the yankees skeedaddled back, the Confederates had a nice haul! As a Confederate soldier we carried out stuff on person and a bedroll. If ya had to lose something the blanks was easy to replace with a yankee one from the field. Poncho folded and draped over belt. Poncho, or a piece of ratty canvas was our tent. Everything else was carried in the haversack and pockets.

[@notlad1282]

In the Army of Tennessee in 1864 two out of three soldiers had knapsacks. The haversack was for food.

[@mackenzieblair8135]

Confederates used large fly tents carried in regimental wagons for their shelter until very late in the war when they attempted to copy the federal shelter half.

[@1stminnsharpshooters341]

very informative pard.. *LIKED* the video

[@WESAVEDTHELEFT1863]

Hate to be 'that guy', but according to the 1861 Army Regulations, "the great-coat, when carried, to be neatly folded, not rolled, and covered by the outer flap of the knapsack."

[@MarylandMann-19]

You're now that guy

[@WESAVEDTHELEFT1863]

@Matis-Etienne Y'know what. I am "that guy". And it feels good.

[@MarylandMann-19]

@@WESAVEDTHELEFT1863 ok

[@TheChangelingBrony]

I think the most thing I hate about re-enactments is how expensive it is if it were 40-50$. Ya know no biggy . But it’s like 75& for a pair of trousers and any where from 175- 50,000$ for a uniform. And hats depending what they are about 50-300$. Ridiculous

[@backyardhistorybattles]

There are definitely affordable, and accurate options that will still make you look good within the $300 range, still costly for some but still not terrible for a wonderful hobby!

[@TheChangelingBrony]

@ for some perhaps maybe

[@abram8325]

'Promo SM' 😱