1790's Frontier Kit - What am I carrying?

The person who was traveling cross country in the 18th century had to have most if not all of their gear or accoutrements with them when they left home as there were little to no opportunities to resupply along the trail unless they stopped at one of the thinly scattered forts and trading posts of that era.

Note: This is a work of fiction. While some of the names, places and dates are historical fact, the story line itself is meant solely for entertainment and educational purposes. Any other resemblance to any actual person, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely as part of the fictional story.

A special thank you to the YMCA at Camp Kern, Ohio for letting me use their cabin!

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[WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much to all my supporters on Patreon that are helping to make this series a reality! Also, thank you to everyone that watches the entire video and gives a thumbs up (or a thumbs down:), I really do appreciate your time. Please leave me a comment in the section below!

[robbiebreaux]

This setup is how I learned to camp when I was younger. Nothing better at the end of a long hot day walking than a good meal you hunted and a comfortable bed roll.

[denisdegamon]

Outstanding kit and load out for trekking as a long hunter.
Well done sir.
As a historian of American history and being a fellow participant in buckskinning of over 38 years I was impressed with both your presentation and accoutrements.

[leewilson]

Wow never realised how much stuff they had to bring, especially just to maintain the flintlock.

Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

[shanesworkshop]

Just fascinating stuff James. I never realized how much gear was necessary in those days to be self sufficient for extended periods of time. No such thing as ultralight gear in those days! Thanks for sharing.

[jackvoss]

I had a .30 caliber cap and ball rifle. Patches that worked well were a piece of old tee shirt with Vaseline on them. Patches are a large chunk of accuracy. They have to be identical. Every time you load, it should be exactly (1) like the shot before, AND (2) like the next shot.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[thewheelchairprepper]

Hi James, Really enjoying the 1790's series

[PossumSausage]

I just got back from a 4 day camp during a pre 1840s rendezvous. This was my first time and im hooked on it. Im leaning towards a regency era woodsrunner persona and im going to use this video as a basis for my gear. A lot of woodsrunners were out dated anyway and behind in their times because they spent more time in the woods living off of the land than they did living in town and picking up on the modern fashion. I love the regency era because it is full of new turns like shorter waist coats, vibrant colors and patterns, and more form fitting clothes. The regency era was the era that the true gentleman came out imho

[johnboy]

I often come back and watch this after watching the latest episode.
The research that has gone in to this equipment, along with the detail on the journey, is so impressive!
I find it really informative, and easy to watch!
Keep at it! Please 🙏

[inspiredmore]

Makes one really appreciate the convenience of a lightweight semi auto 22, and a hundred rounds that fit in a small pocket. The weight savings alone...

Love the series. You managed to keep it interesting, with a lot of detail to keep it period specific. Great little foray into what it might have been like. Just encountered your channel, and have already subscribed.

[professionalpiercer]

I was getting ready for the camping kit, (bought some new modern things I don't much like) and now think something incredibly simple like this is a lot more practical for survivability.

[JugglesGrenades]

I had a pair of binoculars that went out of parallex, but found that the large lenses make an excellent "burning " lenses. Mine is also wrapped in paper, but stored in a modern pill bottle.
Love your ' hawk

[jameslorman]

How sweet is that kit !! Everything is unique, useful, and cool as hell !

[claudeoverstreet]

Love this! I’m a staff volunteer at Fort Osage, Missouri, circa 1810. Love to meet you sometime. Hope our paths cross!

[terryfetters]

James your knowledge of history is truly amazing, you have invested a lot of time and collected so much authentic items. I want to thank you my friend for sharing all your knowledge and items in this series with us viewers, look for to next Monday, once again thank you my friend .

[robertweldon]

Seeing this video was quite informative. It shows us what an authentic frontiersman's life and gear was like.
Today, we have all the modern lightweight gear to make things a bit easier, and there is really very little wilderness left. Even so, self sufficient outdoor living has not changed, only the gear and surroundings.
This video can and should be the beginners first lesson on living in the wild, because it gives them the basic skill ideas to develop their own modern method to live outdoors, 24/7/365.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I tell people that we all should be able to live as if it was 1800. You have shown us what it is like, very, very, cool. ;-)

[ThomasGumersell]

Enjoyed your video on the kit you carried. During the series i watched you had the same gear i believe. All of it is very important and useful. When you were out on the trail in your reinachment videos. Again a great reinachment series from 1790. 💪🙏

[robertrobert]

Thanks for the memories of Treks, Rendezvous, Ft. Frederick, and shooting matches (1979 -2005). I will treasure those days forever, I still shoot flintlock and percussion for relaxation in 2021. My eyes and my body are old, so I wear spectacles and shoot seated at a bench rest because I still love the sport.

[dhession]

I'm very glad I literally stumbled upon this channel. It did my heart some good to hear you mention Townsends and his kitchen pepper mix. I made some mushroom ketchup last year and liked it, but my expectations were a little higher for it was a simpler time. The dried leftovers from the sauce are really good to add to a soup or stew.
I don't know if you've heard of it, but there's a little get together that takes place around my area called the Feast of the Hunter's Moon. It takes place in rural West Lafayette, IN along the Wabash River just west of town (Boiler Up!!). Townsends is usually there but was conspicuously missing a couple years ago. They didn't have the Feast last year because of the CoVid, but it's on this year again in October. You should consider visiting. People dress in period attire, there are classes, demonstrations, lots of food, vendors with their wares, etc. It's a great time. There are some local personalities here as well to add some colorful people.
Thank you for your channel. Hope to see more content and episodes soon!

[strongheartspiritwarrior]

Impressive. A well put together kit and beautiful fire iron.