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Flintlock Operator
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In our breakneck world of whiz-bangs and gadgets, we take a few steps back to learn and practice fundamentals of living, self reliance and moral character that our ancestors of the 18th century frontier possessed. All with a liberal dose of shenanigans of course.
Oilcloth Tarp pt. 2: Setting it Up!
We've made our oilcloth tarp and now it's time to set it up in the woods! Paul with the Green River Boys and the Orion Foundation was kind enough to invite me down to their January event and it's the perfect time to take the tarp out for a test drive. These live oak and cedar woods are different from the hardwoods I'm used to, but we can make it work!
Stay tuned for more frontier content and another tarp video in the future where we explore the various configurations we can make with this tarp!
Music as always by the honorable Hawken Horse. (If you don't listen to his music the ghost of Simon Girty will haunt your nights in the woods)
Thank you for watching!
Stay tuned for more frontier content and another tarp video in the future where we explore the various configurations we can make with this tarp!
Music as always by the honorable Hawken Horse. (If you don't listen to his music the ghost of Simon Girty will haunt your nights in the woods)
Thank you for watching!
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Oilcloth Tarp pt. 1: Making It!
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What woodsman or bushcrafter doesn't dream of a nice cozy home in the woods? One way to make one is with an oilcloth tarp! Today we take a tarp that I hand-sewed and turn it into oilcloth. It's a simple process that anyone can do and is a fun project that can be dead useful for woodsrunning and camping at events or on the trail! Link to the Deerskin Diary tarp "how-to" video: ua-cam.com/video/h...
Merry Christmas! (And channel updates!)
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Merry Christmas to all! Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement! Today we go over a few updates for the channel and we have some big news! (watch video to find out!) Have a very merry Christmas everyone and a happy new year. New videos are coming!
An Adventure of Colonel Daniel Boone
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"All true! Every word True!", Daniel Boone proclaimed about John Filson's biography on Boone's life from 1769-1782. Filson interviewed Boone in 1783 and wrote "The Adventures of Col Daniel Boone" as an appendix to his book on the nature and geography of Kentucky, which he hoped would attract buyers out east to land he had purchased in the Bluegrass. Attract attention it did, but not so much to ...
Primitive Wilderness Navigation!
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Today we take a trip out to the Rocky Mountains near Pike's Peak to explore and practice five wilderness navigation techniques. Born from employing principles found in the accounts of Indians, explorers, mountain men, these techniques are useful for any modern outdoorsman, hunter, hiker, or camper. We can't always rely on our GPS, maps, and compasses, as they can become damaged or lost, but the...
Backyard Frontier Warrior Training!
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Here's a fun little bonus episode! Today we go into the backyard and do a little training. Archery, knife and tomahawk throwing, calisthenics, weapons handling and proficiency, can all be done in a small space and doesn't require the woods and wilderness! Hope y'all enjoy!
CUTTING EDGE TOMAHAWKS!!! The Powderhorn Podcast Ep #1 with Wingard Wearables
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Today we have a long-form podcast episode where I interview Zac Wingard of Wingard Wearables to discuss tomahawks as 18th century and modern EDC. Zac has made a niche for himself taking 18th century tomahawk knowledge and applying it to his modern designs to create beautiful and effective EDC tomahawks to allow people to have one more option of self defence. This is the first in a series of Lon...
Conquering the Dreaded Flintlock Flinch!
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One of the struggles with accuracy in shooting flintlocks is the dreadful "flintlock flinch". How can we train and practice to minimize this natural response to gunpowder exploding mere inches from our faces? Today we're going to talk about it! If you're new to the channel be sure to hit that notification bell after you subscribe if you enjoy this kind of content and want to see more! Instagram...
Building a Frontier Camp + Long Hunter Camp Chores!
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Building a Frontier Camp Long Hunter Camp Chores!
Six trail foods for your next trek!
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Six trail foods for your next trek!
Flintlock Maintenance pt. 1: "On the Run"
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Flintlock Maintenance pt. 1: "On the Run"
Five overlooked pieces of gear to keep you alive!
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Five overlooked pieces of gear to keep you alive!
18th Century "Big Iron" (Infantry hated this)
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18th Century "Big Iron" (Infantry hated this)
Setting Up a Temporary Longhunter Camp
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Setting Up a Temporary Longhunter Camp
Old vs New: Comparing 18th and 21st Century Kits
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Old vs New: Comparing 18th and 21st Century Kits
Old Indian Meat Preservation Technique in Your Backyard!
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Old Indian Meat Preservation Technique in Your Backyard!
Gear Dump! What I Carry for Woodsrunning.
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Gear Dump! What I Carry for Woodsrunning.
Resources for frontier living history pt. 1
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Resources for frontier living history pt. 1
"Guy from Fallout" reads Declaration of Independence
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"Guy from Fallout" reads Declaration of Independence
Great project, thank you so much for sharing!
Great idea, im going to try this
When I used the boiled linsed mixture my tarp came out sticky and never fully cured. I made my last tarp / bed roll cover out of a tightly woven cotton bed sheet. I used semi transparent brown deck stain. I painted both sides each day till I could not see light through it. It dryied each day. I would reinforced each corner with a leather loop as well as the middle. I did this a quite a few years ago. It made a very light, water proof and durable tarp. I still use it for historical trekking to this day.
@@seantinsley1411 I've heard deck stain works but have never tried it. Thanks for the info!
It's hit or miss
Soooo many projects.. lol thanks for the vid!
Great stuff!Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding video
I saw another video in which a guy made an oil cloth using turpentine as the drying agent. I thought he said it was a traditional 18th Century method. So maybe not everything was lead-based.
Love it!!!!😂
When I had to help my friend make this and I watched Townsend video to make it
Outstanding subject
Nice job. You might dig a small trench under the low side of your tarp to channel rain water away. Thanks for the video.
Outstanding! For those making oilcloth the first time do not do what I did and substitute a Harbor Freight canvas drop cloth. The weave is so open that it will not close, and even after washing it was not usable.
@@EklonAdvant Very true! I find painters drop cloths in general to make poor tarps, oil or otherwise.
Would you say there is an increased risk of a campfire catching the oil cloth tarp on fire vs a normal non oilcloth canvas tarp? If so, how much more? I have always wanted to make one but I was concerned about it catching fire behind me.
@@dylan8553 Good question. I've wondered about that myself. I'm sure there's SOME increased risk, but all the times I've had a fire near an oilcloth tarp I've never once had a problem with it. I've even made oilcloth tarp shelters with a fire inside and it wasn't an issue. I'll probably do a video about it at some point.
I'm in north Texas too. probably know you from the local rendezvous . I just got back from frozen foot.
Finally an interesting "grwm" 😂
This might sound corny but don’t sling your phone over your nuts I don’t want you getting higher chance of testicular cancer
interesting. my backpack is almost entirely filled with sleeping things, this bag looks good
Where did you get your tomahawk? I’m needing one for hunting and trapping
@@Ourtrailadventures It's a modified Cold Steel trail hawk. I drew the poll out into a spike and attached it to the handle like an axe. I have a video on it if you'd like to check it out. For the money the Cold Steel tomahawks are very good, especially if you upgrade them a bit. If you're looking for the best of the best "small axe" for trapping and woodcraft I'd highly recommend the Gransfors Bruks small forest axe. Thank you for watching!
Hmmm . . . I wonder what these guys used for rain gear . . .
@@TheSaneHatter Depends. They kinda just dealt with it. Nicholas Cresswell says his traveling companions took off their clothes and stowed them to keep them dry. Travelers could have taken shelter under cliffs, in caves, under dense trees, and under wagons if they had them. Some travelers had canvas or sailcloth, but they'd probably be in the minority. As far as something that they could carry, a thick wool blanket would be the best bet.
Awesome EDC you got! lol Greetings from Ireland
@@GardensforLifeGreetings from the great state of Texas! Thank you for watching!
Awesome, i love this stuff
Slap the song "Battle of New Orleans" in one of your videos would make it pop.
@@NyxtoX6 You know, I hadn't considered that. It's a fantastic idea!
happy new year bro
i know im a little late 😅
Historical broadsword blades are very thin in profile while their width is "broad", being meant to cut unarmored opponents. They are very nimble, even moreso than sabres, due to their hilt-weighted balance. I teach broadsword fencing, and they are by no means slow.
Hi from England (the old one not the new one) just found your channel and making way through your back catalogue and loving it so far. I have a tomahawk thats about ready for a new handle and I was thinking of making it a bit longer partly because it has a heavy head and partly because I tend to process a fair amount of wood due to the conditions here and the extra leverage might make it easier and take advantage of the relatively heavy head. Is this a viable option/something that wouldve been done? How long do you make yours? Cheers 👍
I've seen horseshoe cowboy bedrolls that take most of the gear well (basically holds bedroll, market wallet, and most of haversack/snapsack). And is still over one shoulder leaving shooting capability still there as well as all the belt access.
Awesome training, but never shoot a bow around houses. I had a scary experience when I was younger.
Neat oh burrito.
Bummed I missed this one. Next time 🙏🏻
It’s an honor to see these boys grow in the ways God gave us to naturally thrive in His creation. Great highlight of Green River Boys. Thank you Flintlock Operator.
Lmao
Here in Australia I find 100% merino wool blankets at thrift stores for very cheap
@@DanLover87 That's great! They're nearly impossible to find in thrift shops here. (at least I've never run across any)
@@FlintlockOperator I had some luck several years ago - probably found like 4 or 5 ‘okay’ blankets in summer. But then I think Bushcrafting got more popular and people started realizing the value of them! Now you’re stuck with 50/50 wool/synth for like $30!
I feel like if you are running that wallet would be smacking you in the balls
Awesome, i love 1700's history. I think I would have fit right in back then!
Teaching them young the old school survival skills
Nice little genocider cos play
How did you go about grinding it down?
@@obfergu88 Honestly with a belt sander made for sanding wood and a LOT of time.
Great use of ur fire lock l feel they are a some how over looked item for fore making . Love ur channel...hope to see more over nighters.
Ok that was actually badass and deadly as hell to watch.
Which sheath are you using for the tomahawk?
Love this song.
Yes indeed!! I love my wool blanket, also a twin. I use it all the time!
Just a friendly advise, don't put your modern pouch on your balls 😂 they might be irritated 😅
My impression of hide/leather shoes is that your feet get really cold. What did they actually wear if they had to be outside in low minus temperatures?
@@Retetop There are several options. You'd always be wearing wool stockings so that's layer one. Over that you could wrap squares of wool blanket around your feet, then wear moccasins, shoepacks or oversized shoes. If you're on the frontier you can use stuff your footwear with deer hair, dry leaves or grass.
The music for this is perfect! My favorite movie!
Otherwise known as the kilt
I was just about to comment the same thing! It’s even wool like a kilt! Just shorter in every dimension… But hey, if the kilt fits, wear it!
Good tips
Thanks a lot, very usefull information. I'll be sure to use this during the cold evenings of pretty much any period reenactment.
💥 yessir
You didn't pin the top across your chest
@@randallross7683 Don't worry. There's another short coming soon about pinning the matchcoat.