What's in your Old West Vest?

What they carried in their vests and how we adapt to today.

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[johnraines]

Had alot of vests in my reenacting days. 1750s to 1900s. In the old days it was usually considered naked if you didn't wear one. My great grandfather (who passed in 1960 at age 88) was like that. He was a railroader in those old days. He and I were close. I remember him always wearing his 3 piece blue railroad suit. Plus his gold pocket watch he got when he retired in 1938. I have it now.

[jasonwilliamson]

When my great great grandfather passed in 1900 the contents of his vest pockets included a pocket watch, 3 silver dollars, 6 45. caliber pistol rounds, his rosary, a pencil, and his Grand Army of the Republic identification card. It was all passed down through the family and I have it now.

[bigblue]

Thanks, Santee. I love the little vest pocket sized books. Interestingly here in Britain Penguin Books was set up in 1935 selling inexpensive jacket pocket sized paperback books sold through Woolworths. These high-quality fiction and non-fiction books were often carried in the jacket pocket and could be read by people taking the train to work. As it was Woolworths they were sold for sixpence, your dime.

[Remoniq]

Now this is what I'm calling the wild vest.

[gsdfan]

I never had a vest, but back in my 20’s I always had dice, a bottle opener and a lighter in the pockets of my jacket. All relating to my boozing years.

[CowpokeClintWolfe]

I always keep three gold dollars in my vest pocket.
They are lucky to me.

[oregonoutback]

As a kid, I remember my grandfather always wearing a vest. He carried a pocket watch and his small tobacco pouch. He was one of those old cowboys that could roll a cigarette one handed, on horseback. I kept trying to get him to teach me, but he would just belly laugh and say ... "not yet, kid". Hahaha.

[jerseyred]

I myself wear a Wyoming Traders concealed carry vest most of the time. Besides my P229 I have a pocket watch, lip balm, a couple of coins from the 1890's, spare key to the church, and a backup mag, and of course a shooter bottle of Jim Beam Apple 🥃🥃

[MakerBoyOldBoy]

I dearly appreciate the fine work this group consistently provides illustrating an era lost in mythology and movie fantasies. This episode is particularly relevant due to the resurgence of westerns on TV and movies. I appreciate the Ghostriders because they aren't seduced by Hollyweird. I no longer chuckle at the mandated cutely coiffued upswept perfectly clean felt cowboy hats, teased male model eyebrows, carefully manicured facial hair and tailored "cowboy" clothes. The Ghostriders keep genuine. The frontier wasn't a pretty experience. The ranchers I have met were functional. Most wear billed caps instead of expensive felt hats in daily work. More than a little sweat and stink is normal. Western work still is not glamorous. I do like vests and I hope this episode has a large influence.

[victorwaddell]

Thanks again Santee & Co. When I was in the navy I carried a few bare minimum items in the pockets of my dungaree pants and chambray shirt in case I had to abandon ship . I always had a sturdy buck knife, a small hone, a lighter, a GI issue ink pen, and my wallet . My wallet contained my navy ID and some US paper currency because everyone recognizes their value and I wouldn"t find myself broke in a foreign land . The GI issue ink pen was useful to write on human skin, as paper is useless in salt water . One item we were trained to keep when abandoning ship was our white Dixie Cup sailor hat . We were to fold the brim down to shade our head, it could be used as a bucket to bail sea water out of of our survival boat and catch any rain water that may fall .

[Winchesterjjg]

Always, always, and always push he button on the stem when closing a pocket watch.

[crocketgsxr]

"What Have I Got In My Pocket? "-Bilbo Baggins

[kevola]

Don’t know about the old days but in today’s world the cell phone made me add vests to my wardrobe. My wallet, credit cards, coin purse, glasses, keys, pen, notebook, and flashlight all now have a home as well. The access convenience while sitting down in a restaurant or while going through a drive thru makes this carry option preferable over pants pockets plus I find it much more comfortable.🇨🇦

[bostonrailfan]

interesting that the most visible item might be the most useless to robbers so you can show it off with pride: can’t sell a stolen watch since they’re so personalized 🤣

nice video showcasing something most wouldn’t think about but makes perfect sense. and that’s a beautiful watch that you have- stylish and functional

[LivingHistorysMysteries]

Thank ya for another informative look into the ol west brother.
I love my trail vests mostly so I can keep my pocket watch on me. My fob is the Masonic symbol in memory of the many generations of my family before me who were members, even before coming to America.
We can always count on you for bringing the simpler things we take for granted, like a simple vest, into the limelight,

[ScarletRebel]

We need to bring the old vest and Pocketwatch combo back into modern day fashion

[readytogo]

Guess my cargo pants are the modern version of a vest. Everything in its rightful pocket, and I have stylish cargo shorts for the hot summer.👍

[lilmaibe]

I love how this came out pretty much on the heels of Nicole Rudolph's video on how men in the 19th century had *too* many pockets in their clothing. It's as if the universe wants people to know about the 19th century pocket situation XD

[mildbill]

I always wear a vest. Contents... Pocket watch, cattleman's talley ledger book with bullet pencil, folded handkerchief, and a small mustache comb.

[indigowolf]

I've always liked seeing a man wearing a pocket watch. It's just makes the outfit complete. Thanks for another great video! 🤠