If I knew what a backpack was I can't remember till I went to ft Benning, all I had as a kid , granny made me a haversack out of a couple of burlap potato sacks and I dont know really what she made a liner from, id carry my fishing line and hooks in old tobacco tins ,matches , ammo , coffee and sometimes a little food stuff , grandpa measured my arms and made me a custom double bit axe handle. I carried my axe and knife , whetstone on me , my hunting stuff , carbide ,for my lamp a good flashlight, put 2 coons in my sack, it get heavy quickly
Just made two. One from canvas, one out of wool blanket material. Trimmed them in red craft flannel, and they both turned out pretty nice. The long hunters, rangers, and mountain men, made their own. Great for a day hunt with a frontstuffer, to carry stuff that won't fit into your shooting pouch. Oilcloth is fine, but you can waterproof them with a mixture of silicon caulk and mineral spirits. A little less flammable than oilcloth
A Snapsack was in common use in the 1600-1700s. In the late 1700s the knapsack came into common use. In my research the haversack of the 1700-1800s was mainly used for rations . The shot bag actually was a multipurpose day bag for native Americans rangers and woodsmen. Not trying to be an expert but I have been a reenactor for decades, and have been part of registered units. Such as the 7th Virginia Continental Line doing a Ranger impression; and the the Donegal Township Riflemans Canadian Militia unit, La Belle River portraying militia from Montreal. Men carried far less than back then than we do. I liked your video. Thanks for encouraging others to pursue traditional ways of doing things.
I've had mine for years and have carried it with me daily. You can hardly read the Pathfinder Logo anymore but it is just as good today as it was when I got it. I would never go without one. It is one of my favorite pieces of kit. Take care Brad.
When I did Civil War reenactments I made mine. Used black latex paint to cover it. You can stuff a lot in them. Put the tin cup on the flap strap a tin or Enamel plate in it. Take a clean rag to wrap a couple of eggs up or crack a few and put in a plastic bottle for breck fast.
I love haversacks! It's a tote bag with a strap and a lid! Sick of zippers and buttons and snaps and nonsense! I just bought a huge piece of chestnut veg-tanned leather I am going to make a brand new haversack from. Can't wait to get started! Great presentation! Thanks for sharing!
Your absolutely right about the haversack. I carry one all the time when in the woods. Even when I'm hiking in with my bigger pack. Very versatile piece of kit
Good presentation. I've always used some sort of field bag in the woods based on the military field bag which is a type of vertical satchel. A few years ago, I came across a canvas American Eagle brand shoulder bag and haven't used anything else since. Dave saw it at the Pathfinder School and gave it a nod of approval. I paid 2 bucks for it in a thrift store. When it dies on me (and it's going on 5 years now and I don't see it dying soon and I EDC it a lot in the real world too), I want to have another one made just like it.
Yea, I think that's great! The haversack is really just the ideal pack in my mind but it doesn't have to be an actually traditional haversack. As long as your carrying something that is bulletproof and good for you, that's all that matters!
On my last hunt in West Virginia, I started out with a daypack and by the 2nd day, I whittled everything down to just my shoulder bag. It's just so much better for tramping through a mountain on a walk & stalk and for climbing up and over and going under stuff. I now use a Frost River Shell Bag for hunting with my single shot NEF 12GA and my Remy 783 in 270. I carry a PSK in it and my ammo, binoculars and license and that's all I need out there along with some ammo. Keep it simple.
I carry a haversack in urban environments, because it does not draw attention, and because I keep it across my chest, so it’s not easy for someone to try to snatch it off me. However, while in the wilderness, I don’t think it’s as versatile and useful as a backpack. In my experience, the haversack is more likely to snag on brush, it flops around if I need to move fast (and I risk my stuff falling out), and anything I can put into a haversack, I can put into a backpack, but not visa versa. They are much easier to access quickly, but if things did go sideways, I’d feel more secure having a backpack.
😂thanks to Dave Canterburys marketing and promotion of it and his other gear. Net net Dave Canterbury is pretty well thought out and he's had a lifetime of experience that he teaches.
Nice video sir ! The haversack started in the British military before the American revolution . That and a hoppses(bedroll with tumpline) could suppport overnights or muktidays now even. Classic design that works today.
I'm looking in a new haver sack. The one I have is worn out after 20+ years of use. I got mine when I was 15 as a civil war reenactor. I used it only in the woods camping or reenacting. There's not many websites for them. I have tried to use other bags but nothing is working for me. But I find it funny to see how outdoors men and women are now caring them now.
Although the aren't called haversacks any longer the US military still issues small packs which attaches to your main pack. Sometimes they are called map bags. The Israeli military still issues them. The SAS also carry a variation of it. I carry mine every day!
I have a three part system by Helikon Tex that rocks. It’s the 3 day assault pack (knapsack) with the chest rig admin pouch and the haversack. The idea being: critical 10C’s survival gear in the chest pouch, camp & spare clothes in the ruck & food in the haversack. I run it modular so that each peace can stand alone or play in harmony. Definitely adding the Swagman if this clown show country holds together long enough. Otherwise my US Army surplus poncho will suffice. And like they teach in Ranger School: a tool in every pocket and a snack. It bugs me when youtube preparedness guys fob off food sayin “oh you can go for a long time without food “ Sure. Biologically you can. But ever seen someone on day 3 of a water fast?
I have two one of leather made by Wolfe Customs and one made of 1000 cordura Made by the Hiddenwoodsmen both I’ve had for years and use one or the other way more than I do any of my backpacks
It looks like the Outback Trading Company Bush Ranger Jacket (www.outbacktrading.com/oilskin-mens-jackets/bush-ranger-jacket-5008-blk-xs. Or a cheaper option is Tentsmith's Oilskin Watchcoat tentsmiths.com/tent-camp-accessories/watchcoats.html
Mine does stop pistal rounds but not riffle rounds. I have the Campcraft 16" x 16" waxed canvas haversack. When in the big city I live I carry a 12" x 16" kevlar bulletproof soft armor shield backpack insert in my haversack that I can hold up infront of me when some fool starts shooting or a drive by shooter. I also have cover for my back in my backpack for when I am running away looking for cover. I carry small backpack with 16" x 12" kevlar bulletproof soft armor insert in it. I do not carry them in the woods as they are 1.8 pounds each and most hunters are carrying riffles and it is less likely to be shot compared to the city.
Wtf? I know America has really really dumbed down...but if some dill weed thinks it actually repels bullets...they really shouldn't be breathing MY air!
Say Heah, My Haversack I use, Or what I use for my Haversack is a Far Nine Shoulder Flapover Purse,,I bought a few of them at a my neighborhood discount gricery/pharmacy store, they carry alot of closeouts. I bought these purses for $2.95 apiece. What attacted me was they were Famous, The reason I bought a few of them, They didn't look to strong and at that price I thought I was right, But this Makeshift Haversack Flapover Shoulder Purse. Yeah, it has ziopers, Infact I carry my Bacho Laplander in the zippered flapover, I also carry my firestarters and first aide kit in the flapover zippered. The main compartment, I carry my Mora Hatchet plus some of my other C'a, In the other places other gear and even binoculars on the side, compass in other places erc. But what surprised ne us. I had the first Camp Shoulder Purse converted Haversack for 3 years now and its still going strong, I didn't have to fix anything on it.,,.
Yup, your absolutely right, I just like some organizing with my what I use for a Haversack, Than just a Bag, Although, yeah, I'll prolly will get a better one, But that one is lasting great.,,.
John Muir (famous conservationist and outdoorsman) said "throw a loaf of bread and a pound of tea in an old sack and jump over the back fence". Simple is usually better. Simplicity, taken to an extreme, becomes elegance.
