Hunting Backpacking History 1957 With Mike Eastman 

Thanks. Very cool history.

I sure do enjoy these stories mike

I really enjoy the footage from the past

Keep the stories coming

I could listen to Mike tell his stories for hours. That would be time well spent.

Thank You Mike for sharing this great information and History on backcountry backpacking It's always great to see where are roots came from God's Blessings

Keep those memories coming 👍

So cool. I remember hunting with my grandpa and dad when I was a kid. Now I'm the one taking my dad.

I guess Ive been at it a while too, had to smile when I saw the old Svea stove . Still have it. It would wick the colman fuel up to the burner after you lighted a paste on fire. Now you fire up a jetboil and water is ready in 2 minutes...Great share , great memories, thanks.

Awesome! I still watch your dads videos often. They are VHS and starting to wear out. A couple are on DVD. I watched your dads film as he narrated it in the schools gym. Among my best memories.

great stories

All right a rare treat. Always glad to see a viddy from you

Great video. A light pack certainly makes for a better hunt.

Love your Blazed trails video's , One of them I heard you say " Ass over tea kettle ", haven't heard that for a long time. My dad used to guide in the Wenaha in eastern Oregon in the 40's. Was not a wilderness at that time but no roads. Watched most all your Blazed trails series in one day ! Keep it up, Thanks !

I'm 69 years old and remember all that "high tech" gear very well. I froze my ars off many nights in one of those army surplus "down" mummy bags. The feathers would poke you and when you pulled them out I'm pretty sure they were chicken feathers not down. Green rubber insulated pac boots that would keep you dry and warm on the first day until they'd get damp from sweat on the inside and never dry out and your feet would get cold. Forest service wooden frame backpacks. 8-9 lb .hunting rifle. I don't miss that gear but I do miss the mule deer here in montana

Much respect for your Dad and you Mike. I worked with a surveyor that knew your Dad.

Thank you Sir... Your family's calling, is a Treasure to my soul.

Mike you are my biggest influence for backpack hunting mule deer. Thankyou!

Enjoyed the story

Times have sure changed… keep the stories coming… I enjoyed the old pictures too!!

All ways look forward to your stories of the past. Waiting for the next one. Thanks

Mike I always love that gray shirt you’re wearing. Where did you get it from?

Keep em coming Mike, I enjoy them.

Howdy Mike. Those are wonderful memories of a time when backpacking gear was pretty much what you could make or invent. I remember my first aluminum frame I used in the Rockies around 1970 or so. It had a red pack and yes, it was not comfortable but worked. Thank you Mike for those memories and pictures! Later on Sir.....

Awesome story Mr Eastman. I really enjoy all of your legendary stories. Say are you going to be in Riverton Wy with guys late this month? It would be an honor to meet a legendary outdoorsman. Anyhow stay blessed and thank you for sharing.