Basic Gear of the Mountain Men

[markbrandli]

Nice ... very similar to what I show to the public at historical events, you need something that carries water . I grew gourds and made gourd canteens with handmade cordage sling. If you grow gourds don't grow any other cucurbits ( cucumbers, watermelon ....)
You can make a stopper by finding some old root driftwood along a creek or river, it looks more authentic . Also use bee's wax to keep the water tasting better and make the canteen last longer, I have been using the same one for 12 years. I even have a primer gourd ( I used a tiny under developed gourd that I found the next spring).
Good video !

[rescuereadyroadsidellc]

Before high school graduation I wanted to become a mountain man then life got a hold of me...I'm slowly but surely making my way back into the woods. Society has a way of distracting you from reality all we really have to do is be good people and survive!

[arctodussimus]

I’ve had that book for over 20 years, and I’ve made much of my accoutrements from it.
A very useful resource.

[wernesgruder]

You hear all about the legendary mountain men but I dare say there are many more who died of starvation or exposure. Their fate is not recorded

[tumbleweed]

I’ve been tempted to do the same with my Colonial militiamen ’s field gear. Nice to see the market wallet you have a good solid kit there.

[jackraney]

This video reminds me of going to the old Virginia primitive rifleman’s rendezvous in Smithfield Virginia in October and March

[yepiratesworkshop]

I'm three years late to the party, but it's still a great video! Say "Hello" to your newest subscriber.

[quinntheeskimooutdoors]

I like using old stuff. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[CampfireKodiak]

And it's all useful today! Thanks for making this video.

[kalisvarkrom]

I like your post, it looks very good. You have some impressive gear. I'm both a black powder and mountain man fan. I use to be part of a club in my area called The Pineridge Mountain Man. It is nice to see a fan like you on youtube.

[soisitimpossible]

I have the modern version of all that gear and it serves me well! I mean cartridge rifle, more compact pot, forged axe, fire kit, etc. Though some things change they stay the same basically.

[slqzlge]

Nice video, good presentation, informative and enjoyable,

[terryqueen]

Thanks for that information I'm just getting started into black powder shooting and period Supplies and clothing. Thanks again

[willseitz]

A good mountain man 101. A great heads up on the book.

[sirdanielsmalley]

I do some historical tinsmithing at TITP park, and that's a nice cleanly made tin cup! It's the simple things in life. Great gear information!

[jimssurvival]

Great video I always love the time of the trappers and mountain me. Thanks for sharing 👍

[kateoviatt]

it was neat to see the gear that Jemmey used throughout the books! love D.

[longrider]

I too have said book. Mine was printed in 1979, third printing. I've read journals of mountain men and trappers, at least those who could write. And most of them carried flintlocks. The percussion cap didn't come out till late 1834 over in Holland, and Sam Colt didn't patent his first cap and ball revolver until 1836. Is your Hawken a Thompson Center? If so that's the one I have. Lyman makes a much better replica, I wish I'd got mine in .54 caliber. As for the knife. Every thing I've read states that the company that made the Green River knives were favored, and they came out in many different shapes and sizes. I have three. Tomahawk, or belt ax, was a part of the kit. I collect and throw tomahawks. And in fact, most mountain men carried a shooting bag, and a possibles pouch. So you didn't jumble every thing together. Nice video though. I'll keep an eye on your channel. Watch your top knot.

[maddmaxx]

Never knew about the " Market Wallet " until coming here.
Thanx !

[Rob_Brock]

Great presentation. I’d love to see a series of videos on daily skills mountain men knew from personal hygiene to cooking. Could you also suggest more books that take an accurate perspective on the lives of mountain men. I’m looking for stories of their lives but want to stay away from the more embellished stories.