@@buzz5969 , Many foods carried into the woods are already prepared or can be eaten by simply rehydrating them. The main point in the statement "fire isn't that important", I believe, is that so many "bush crafters - survivalists" are hyper focused on fire starting methods/gear. Hell, 98.6% of the time a Bic lighter or a match will get a fire going so we won't have to eat raw fish, if we don't want to.
Great video, Dakota! Thank you for posting it. Some of us can never get enough of “all things haversack”. And the older we get (I’m a 58 year old farm wife from Indiana), the more we value the way our forefathers lived. “Lived” being the key word. Because had it not been for their wisdom, frugality, awareness of nature and seasonal preparedness- None of us would even be here. They were survivors and thrivers who master the use of sparse and simple tools and equipment…. Like the haversack. I am such a fan of waxed canvas wares, haversacks, and rucksacks. And I applaud you for having the vision and tenacity to take your own ideas and love of time honored materials and create something functional and uniquely your own. Can’t wait to see what you have “in store”! Best to you from the heart of the Hoosier state!
Thank you so much for the support. And if you like the Haversack go check out Blackie thomas channel he designed this Haversack in the video and the things I'm creating are made by the Same person with the same top quality.
Got my Blackbird II in December. Love it! I also have a Woodcraft Haversack from CampCraft Outdoors. Love that one too. Though I don’t believe that particular model is still in production. Each haversack has its own key features and “personality”. I am blessed to own both. I understand JH made Blackie’s model. Looking forward to supporting your creative endeavor as well!
@HuntCreekBushcraft amen everybody loves or hates something and I find the 2 to be better I've held the 1 and it's a reliable bag but I'm fond of the 2 personally. I'd have loved to get the gen 1 nighthawk though
Finally, someone explains why they use a haversack over a backpack, lol. I’ve never used a haversack and always wondered why I see people using them on bushcraft channels. I actually thought it was more for historical value 🤦♂️. But I think you’re right, it’s preference along with experience. I use a Maxpedition sling bag for my day hikes, so I guess that may be a modern equivalent, maybe. I would definitely like to hear more about the uses, function, etc because I truly find it interesting. Thanks for the video Dakota, it was truly informative and interesting. Finally, I don’t know if you have a Discord channel, but I guy I follow on RU-vid started one and it’s very interesting and informative. Think of it as a big group chat along with doing voice talks with several people at once.
Good vid for sure. I got one of those romanian or chyc sacks from midway usa, kinda like a haversack, about $24. It said "grade 2" but when I got it, it was obvious itt had been stored forever. It could never have been issued because the jagged metal where they stamped out the buckles wouldnt let the straps even start. I had a little work to do but its great now. Also, Iam surprised, as there are no surplus, but that no one has reproduced the original cotton canvas two pocket south Vietnamese arvn packs. The used are 3 to 400 on ebay and half rotted. But my dad brought one home and at 75 still uses it for a day pack. Theyre the perfect size and design imo.
Why use a haversack? Perfect in its Simplicity is the answer, it has carried the basics, the things mankind couldn't be without, a knife, dry tinder etc.etc. and the haversack has been proven well for centuries.
I've used a backpack nearly everyday for about thirty-five years it seems weird now to walk around without one. I usually ride my bike to work and hauled bike tools and my lunch then went on long rides on the weekends.
Well, like I said in the video preference is such a big key. To success in the field and it's hard for us to tell you that you have to have something coz, you really don't I love backpacks. I just prefer my haversack. I bet you if somebody told me as a kid that Haversack were lame. I would have never used one. Funny enough. My favorite backpack I had as a kid was a Swiss tech backpack. I use that thing for years until finally gave up the ghost.
Yeah that's why I did my recommendation to hopefully get folks to start at the point of functioning equipment and move forward to desire as opposed to starting with hollow hopes and empty dreams lol.
I have a Helikon Tex “haversack.” But they’re really just a shoulder bag. Loaded it once, slung it, hated it. For a year I’d admired haversacks on youtube then wound up with what is essentially a messenger’s bag that has all the ergonomic lay of a British gas mask satchel. But learned a solid lesson. A proper haversack is a lengthwise rectangle. At least one or two inches longer than it is wide. Even still they must be packed carefully or they feel like a soup bowl helmet in a child’s book bag crammed under one’s arm. For the bag to hang along one’s hip it must be longer and narrow with a reasonably long strap. Especially if it’s to be worn cross body like American pioneers or British Red Coats. A good option is to look for women’s leather “hippie purses” from the 1970’s at thrift stores. The leather will already have a patina. Just watch out for cigarette smoke damage, torn liners and looking too much like a murse. Another option is to sew one from duck canvas. See the Sargegiving channel here on youtube. 👊🏼💥 Thank you for the video
That resembles the Italian pack I currently have, which is hunk of crap compared the the Canadian "Mason" example I used for many years. My own preference for that style of pack is that, as a still hunter, the unpadded straps do not interfere with quickly shouldering my rifle. Too, the Mason pack had two closure straps, so long items like snowshoes or a folding chair could be tucked behind the straps crosswise for easy carry.
@@offthecouch1999I rescued that pack from a truck headed to the dump when I was 14, painstakingly scraped the mildew off of the leather straps, and put it back into use. A sharp errant stick tore it open while traversing deadfall on snowshoes in my late 30's. In that time it had been from Panama to Alaska, and I couldn't tell you how many different daypacks it outlasted, even just in the time I owned it.
DPC hat company. I got it at a tractor supply about 10 years ago I still see them in there today I only say the age because idk if the quality has changed in the past ten years or not lol bit they seem to be nice whe I look at them.... may get one in Grey as a backup
