My 18th Century 'Trekking' Kit | BEGINNER Gear | Why I'm not a Longhunter

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Much of this is a great excuse to get out and go camping with simple, historic equipment.
My research is finally getting to the point where I have some of the items I need to go out and camp/hunt with my friends in 18th-century gear. I've spent the last few years sorting and reading, trying to understand history so I can work to represent it as accurately as I can.
That being said, I'm certainly a long way from being totally historically accurate. I'm making this video to share where I'm at now to show you that you don't have to be perfect right out the gate. There's plenty of time to learn and find the right gear. I hope this helps you get started and strive to learn more about history.
For many living historians, a "persona" is chosen to guide the clothing and equipment carried. I'm trying to base my research around a common man of the late 18th century. I purposefully don't want to be a longhunter. No ill will meant to anyone portraying one, but that job doesn't really mesh with me today, so I'm wanting to portray more of an artist/naturalist or surveying assistant of the era. In reality, the clothing and gear don't change a whole lot from person to person in this era. The clothes I'm wearing are pretty close in design to someone portraying a farmer, artisan, or militia unit of the time. The artist/naturalist related research will guide my next level of historic recreation - informing some small equipment purchases as well as how one might behave socially during the time.
I'll share more videos with my gear later this fall as I get out and use it more, I'm excited to be in the woods more in my 18th-century gear.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Getting started
0:45 My clothing
8:45 My Pack/bag/rucksack
10:45 Inside the Bag
25:24 Wrap up
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@HistoryOnTheLoose Год назад

I am NOT a reenactor. I am part of an educational organization/brotherhood that try to live the experience as much as possible. That said, I applaud you for your research. Don't get too stifled in your own evolution to the point where personal experience is tossed away simply because nobody wrote of similar in their journal or placed an item in a box for safekeeping for 200 years. You can apply proven period correct materials and technology to adapt some gear to your needs. It happened from the first stone tools, through your period, to today's current life. A horn cellphone case would, of course, not apply. But, a "period correct" need for an item, made from proper material, is often acceptable. Getting out on the ground officially, using period technology and clothing for over 35 years, I can say that your personal satisfaction, as well as how others will see you, will change exponentially as you knock the shine off your clothing and gear lol. It's not a matter of wearing your clothes on your day off around the house, but more a matter of wearing them as much as you can all the time. Forget about the look; it's more about feeling completely at ease in well-fitting clothes (your items will shape themselves to you like an old pair of shoes). I would offer that a piece of fabric (or even a small sack) to wrap/place your boiler in will keep the rest of your gear from getting black all over them. It can also be used as a potholder or wash rag. Ditch that plastic ziplock (cool though it may be) for a piece of oilcloth. The lighter, as well. Learn various ways to start your fire and PRACTICE them until it's automatic. Believe me, when you can't feel your fingers and it's pitch black and raining as you hunker under your blanket or cover, you appreciate the muscle memory of countless fires started in the dark. You don't carry extra hiking boots or thermal underwear "just in case", don't doubt your abilities by carrying that lighter. Carry a small firekit in your pocket, along with a small folder. In the odd chance that you and your stuff get separated you can still survive. That's what your weskit pockets are for. Proper and appropriate modern gear for ensuring clean drinking water is a necessity. No explanation necessary there. The water at that time didn't contain all the creepies it does now. Also, for many, today's gut flora is unaccustomed to the surprises found in some water. In the course of your journey you will find that that ultra-cool must-have item(s) wasn't as indispensable as you had thought. I haven't carried a lantern for many years (always pack and arrange your gear around your bed the same way and know it by touch/eyes closed(injured)/dark). I have never carried a fork, always a spoon, and already have a ready knife. Go out on some "treks". Overnight, if possible, in different seasons. If you find that you carry an item and didn't use or need it for three times out, you likely can leave it next time. Forcing yourself or manufacturing a need doesn't count. Get out, use your stuff, don't wait until you're a museum exhibit to do so. You'll cheat yourself out of amazing experiences. Take only what you need, not what a book or someone told you. Keep all your extra stuff for the drive-and-dump encampments for families that can also be fun. I envy you those beginning steps. They were so long ago and sorely missed. Great job.

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