BlackBird & NightHawk Combo Pack - Blackie Thomas 

I just love it when you Bush Crafters get together and promote each other, it congeals the information that we receive as a seeker of information

GREAT REWIEW SIR!! thanks you so much for your support and friendship..safe journeys brother

Oh, dear. Poor Blackie is going to be so busy…😅

James, I was privileged to meet Blackie last year at the military surplus store near both of our Alabama towns. He us very approachable and easy to talk to..his wonderful wife and many of his friends were there also.. thank you for what you do also. Stay safe out there..

I been a Subscriber to Blackies channel for years, the man knows woodcraft/bushcraft, plus we live in the same state, he lives in the southern and I live in the northern part on the Tennessee river, I love both channels, yours and Blackie, hope you have a wonderful weekend James, God bless, JJ. P.S: don't forget about Bear old wayz on RU-vid, Blackie has a hand in it also.

LOL, in my day, we had no You tube and trial and error. I really enjoy your videos.

Hi I like ur hobo videos

Both you, James... and Blackie, are very knowledgeable and extremely generous when sharing tips and how-to's regarding bushcraft information. I look forward to each update from you guys..!! 🇺🇸

I love how you repurpose a lot of your kit, I look at how you put it together, it is so practical and so doable

Thank you for sharing this knowledge and all the videos especially the hobo vids you are awesome God bless

Great video. Very informative in an interesting manner. Thank you

Wonderful review James..! It's been a fun ride watching Blackie develope his system from the haversack through the rucksack..! Be safe..! 🐻

This is a nice system. Blackie is a creative thinker and a wonderful gentilman, for sure! Thanks for the birthday shout out yesterday!

Hello 👋 James, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. I like the rucksack/haversack combo. It's perfect for day hikes. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

Blackie is a great fella ! Those bags are made by a quality craftsman. If you take care of those bags your grand children will be able to use them as well.

Blackie and you both give so many good tips on so many things. Both of you are really appreciated. I use Blackies Soft Shackle as a key ring ( metal scratched paint on motorcycle) and I made and carry the key ring survival kit. Keep it up fellas. Thank you!

Once Again, I Would Like To Thank You For Sharing This With Us James! Tell Blackie Thanks and I'll Be In Touch Soon! 😉

Hi James. Sorry to just getting to watch these new uploads. We were chatting about October and you possibly coming down here. I'll be there and am excited to see ya. I tried to get over to ya when I lived in Pittsburgh, PA but have since moved to Mont. AL 2+ years ago. I talked to Blackie at the gathering this year and yes, he and his products are spot on. Hope to see ya soon. Gods Peace and take care~

Man skipping back and watching old videos lately. You've gotten yoked over the years. You look great man.

I love all the videos you have made they are informative they're interesting to watch and they actually teach you a thing or two as for me I kind of like the Alice packs myself I can't be old school that way you have a blessed day my friend and have a very happy memorial weekend and God bless

I’m not sure how long I’ve been subscribed to Blackie’s channel it’s been a while. He is a wealth of information for sure. I’m looking forward to seeing the next episode of your series and still would like to have a cabin like that one. Thank you for sharing this information and have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Nice bags and kit. Thanks for sharing James.

Looking forward to the next episode!

Waterproof canvas. I like it. Made in the USA. Nice ruck.if not for the fact that I have 7 backs already, I'd get one.

Awesome pack!! Great video!!

Great video. I dont know what 200 dollars is in english money. But they look like a very well made & strong pair. With it being canvas it has many options. Take the straps off & it could be used as a pillow with grass in or jut to put your feet in if it got a bit cold at night for some extra warmth, a lot of things that cannot be done with other rucksacks or hiking packs. Looks like a great bit of kit for any outdoor adventure. 👍.

I see the wisdom there. Very cool.

Great review, James . I have the Blackbird haversack. I enjoy Blackie Thomas' live QnA on Thursdays.

Great video brother. Thanks for sharing 👍

I like your skillet cover. Good idea. Blackie and you always have good ideas. I learn many thing from both your channels. Thank you

Hey James....I enjoy Blackie's channel as well. I signed up to get both on the first day they were available but he already sold out. Best thing to do is to get on his list so for the next batch you are at the top of the list. Today was a great day to be out for sure! As always, take care! Robin

Very nice. Thanks

Awesome video brother thank you for sharing stay safe and God Bless much love and respect always

Good idea well thought out.

👍 Very good review of this system. I have 2 of the haversacks and one of the 1st run of the rucksack. I agree completely with your assessment. As Blackie said when he introduced this product it is not for everyone as it is sized to carry just what one needs for a night (or, two), but that makes it light and compact. I have been using the same idea as Blackie on closing the rucksack, but am extremely interested in your idea and will give it a try. Thank you for sharing this idea. I live in the Southwest where water is not always plentiful and should be carried with you. I have attached a USGI style Nalgene canteen to both sides for this reason. The Blackbird 2 haversack is the best waxed canvass envelope style I have ever seen or used. After 6-7 months of using the Nighthawk rucksack I’m liking it more and more.

Good video James , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

Looks like a good pack. Thanks😊

Another excellent video James. I've been following Blackie for quite some time now, he's an excellent source of information. I really appreciate yours and his videos as I too am a DIYer and get alot of great ideas from both of you. Keep the videos coming my friend. Cheers 👍🇨🇦

Thanks That's a super system

What a great system, I can’t do sling bags, they dig into my shoulder to much, Lord knows I’ve tried, my loss. and yes, Blackie seems to be a great guy indeed. Thanks for sharing

I'm subscribed to both of you! love the content from both channels!

Thanks James

Looks like a good bag. I use my alice pack for most trips with or without the frame. I have been following Black is for several months now.

Very cool pack, love that there aren't too many buckles or straps. The audio sometimes isn't too good in your videos (not that I can't hear it) but a bit tinny Love your vids.

Informative and beneficial video!👍

Great looking system

I need one of them awesome

Always great content sir!

Just bought the rucksack, haversack, and accessories! Now all I gotta do is wait till mid November

Great vid James 🦝

Awesome video James! That looks like an amazing combo pack!!! I love how its made from heavy duty waxed canvas, also! Take care and God bless my friend...going to go sub to Blackie now. Ive watched several of his videos, and love his content but never subbed for some reason.

These look to be well made and the price for both is reasonable. I like Blacky Thomas however I already have a haversack and have done some modifications to a large ALICE pack that allows me to compress the rucksack for what I’m carrying.

Very good system

One of the ads that played before your video was for diapers. Nothing makes for a fast pungent campfire like a fully loaded diaper !! Too many people dump a loaded diaper in a grocery store parking lot and drive off. I collect them. As they dry out they become an excellent source of campfire kindling...although people nearby may think you are cooking days old roadkill. Two Tooth Bill from homeless camp 45 near Waco, roams the Costco parking lot out by State Road 57 and collects about 12 diapers daily. He never lacks for fire starting material as he has LOADS of it!

Good morning James . Nice setup. No tarp ? I watch Blackie when I can. Have a great weekend

Great review on a really good backpack, shares some similarities to the swedish lk military ones .price is perfectly reasonable for a wax canvas bag that size- be double that in the UK 👍

I'm going back into the wilderness again for the rest of my life when this reset takes place; I need a video on what to do for snakebite and these no medical services to go to.....Reverend Christine.

Man I miss Dan .salt of the earth dude .blackie thought this out well . Wealth OF KNOWLEDGE blackie is a awsome dude also a man ID love to meet .great set Jim .I thought Ohio didn't have bear??

Awesome

Looks good. I still want the small frost river pack, also shipping to the UK would cost a fortune. Oh how i wish i lived in the USA.

One thing you forgot to mention about the price, for $200 you get a pack that will like last you the rest of your life. No $30, $50, $80, or even many of the 100-200 dollar range packs will last more than a few years. This system uses waxed canvas. You would almost have to purposely try to cut it. and after a few years of use, you can easily touch it up with more wax and a hair dryer. Personally I wouldn't waste inside space with a wool blanket. I would get another piece of short matching canvas tarp. Maybe an old used one. And cut it into about a three by three Square. Roll your blanket up and use that square as an outside rap or you could sew the edges together and one end and make it into a little bag. And tie it onto the bottom of the pack. Not only would it match but it would free up a lot of room in your pack. And you can get oil canvas tarps all over the place or if you can't find one even a thick piece of plastic and wrap it up to protect it. You're going to need that inside area for your food. I'm surprised Blackie isn't selling a premade little bag for that with a drawstring. Anyway 200 bucks isn't that much when you consider how many replacement packs people buy over the years when their fancy expensive packs that are made of nylon or something rip, or the zippers break. I don't know how many of those lightweight popular backpacks I have got that the zippers jammed up on by the fourth or fifth time I used it. Especially if it gets wet. Shortest bring WD-40 all over and I don't know how you would keep a lot of those zippers from Rusty. And the plastic ones are so weak they break either from overpacking or catching on something. If your life was depending on one bag or one system. I'm guessing you're wearing one of the best ones out there. If get to go back to work I will I will definitely buy that set. In the meantime I'm probably just going to use some old blue jeans and sew up a similar set, by hand. Paint the outside with some army green olive paint. Turn it inside out and treat the crap out of it with wax and a hair dryer. I've been wanting to try out rubberizing spray paint. I'm not sure about the color options. But it would have to look better than blue jeans. I have made bags out of blue jeans before. Old blue jeans are the best. Seems like blue jeans are Getting Thinner and thinner today.

Blackie does good QC on these products

I had a whole lot to say but I think I'm just going to highlight some points and not write a book. I already have a canvas bag like that but it's not as tall nor does it have the attachment points all over it like that one does. That pack is a beautifully constructed pack plus I have 3 haversacks. If mine had the attachment points that that one does it would be great to set it up almost like that. On your haversack the top pouch which mine does not have would-be for maps and also navigation equipment inside. I saw that toggle that you had, demonstrated by Dave Canterbury and I've already made myself one although I haven't put it to use yet I think that was an ingenious idea, whoever had the idea. I used to watch Blackie Thomas year or two ago but somehow I got unsubscribed to him like I have several people, maybe one day I'll find his sight and re-subscribe. Beautiful pack and haversack excellently packed and I might add my sleep system is a hammock that's all I can sleep in the ground getting too hard. I love those buckles that you put on there it's kind of ironic that you brought that up because I had already thought about it when you first started talking about the shoulder straps and I actually prefer a belly strap also in case of bending and moving around through brush which I used to do a lot when I did my cross countries but I don't know how I could handle that now but if I had to I surely would. I really really wish I could help support some of these US based Craftsman but things are tight these days you know. I noticed you use one single walking stick, I cannot get used to two poles. I've had my walking stick for 15 years plus or minus anyway thanks for the video I think I did make it a book after all. Stay safe out there and may God bless

fits heaps!

Dang that's a great deal

Thanks Jimmy! Can you show some videos of your training? If we have a sense of what you do, we might come out. TIA

Wow I wish I'd had the skills, knowledge and foresight to have made something like this combo 40ish years ago, I really do like it....A LOT👍.P.S. Does it get shipped to the U.K.?✌🍻

Love the 1790 vids

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So many ideas...thank you so much 🧐🤔🧐🥰 Is it waterproof? My main question is, how would it be shipped? I have 2 adresses and need to find out with what it will be shipped so I don't have to pay $17.00 extra for package interception via the USPS service. If it is shipped via UPS or FedEx, again I have to know BEFORE ordering so I can use appropriate address, plus I can't get to my USPS address sometimes for several weeks at a time. I prefer it being shipped via FedEx or UPS (the brown trucks).

Great review and suggestions. My first time on your channel. Question, when you talked about your sleep system, you didn't mention a tarp. Is that usual for your hammock setup?

I Love blackey and 🐻 . You all need to get together and do a video. It would be fun.

Another great video. Have you tried to put a chair for an "Alice Type Frame" like you have in a previous video?

Morning

Instead of a peace from foam-mat, i would use the German Army Folding Mat.

I'd love that.. give me the cabin LoL when can I move in LoL ha ha ha hello from Arkansas.. sorry for your loss

They look like nice bags. Canvas?

Really tidy, but rugged system.

That is a very nice combination. I am thinking of purchasing it, but where can I apply for it on the web site name? Is it already sold out?

could you use carabiners/d-clips to attach the haversack to the backpack? make it a quick detach setup?

Interessant 😊 Schau dir den Bundeswehr Seesack in Oliv an... In Kombination sollte es einfach genial sein. ( leider kann ich dir keinen Link geben da es YT untersagt )

If I have to put the shoulder straps on I don't know if it's worth me buying I am disabled and legally blind but I still like to try and get out and camp

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Would a small office plastic trash bin fit in the rucksack?

I can’t lift mine anymore. Is two thousand rounds of ammunition to much?

Love it, but looks pretty heavy on the back.

Hi where can I find previous 14 episodes of 1790S series

Ok

Thanks but no thanks I’ll stick to my Mathilda backpack I prefer to have compartments to organize my gear that pack is more like a waxed duffel bag plus you gotta buy the straps on top of it.for over $200 Just not for me. I do love your videos as well as Blackie Thomas but to each their own.

Lost me at $200

Disappointed to find out that for the price, that it is made in China.

this video should be labeled you are reviewing ffree gear. anyone likes free gear.

You don't haversack and the rucksack from blackie Thomas you ain't got best gear

I called those type of buckles a broken buckle because of the open end in the back I always thought they were kind of funny looking that's why I gave him the name broken buckle

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