Knots to Shorten Canteens?
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Civil War soldiers were issued canteens with straps generally too long to be comfortable while on the march. Thus, many soldiers shortened the strap to make the canteen sit just above the hip or right under the arm. But how did they do it? What was the most common way? Did they tie knots in the webbing? Did they overlap the strap and sew it together? Which method was most popular?
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When I used to reenact, we came to the theory that while on the march and discovered your canteen was being annoying, the quick fix would be a knot. Then when you had a chance to camp for a reasonable time. Pull out the trusty "housewife" and give it a proper sew. It is not unreasonable to think most soldiers had a rudimentary talent for needle n' thread. Again it was a theory, but a plausible one. Great video.
I have four US canteens, one with a leather strap and three with cotton straps. The cotton straps I’ve sliced with a knife and tied at a comfortable height with a square knot.
Tie the knot between between the the metal loops on the canteen
A fisherman’s knot at the top would allow the soldier to shorten the strap as needed and then lengthen back while in camp.
I do this all the time. Thanks for the photos.
Which method do you use? Glad you liked the photos!
@@11thovc I always tie it in a knot under one of the three loops on the canteen.
Great content guys!!
Awesome stuff!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the info!
Wonderful video! I’m wondering who manufactured your cap? It looks like a really good replica.
Been readin' hard again I see. 👍
Do you know if soldiers would do this with haversacks, im rather small and aint got any sewing skills. All the haversacks you buy are all too long for me.
Just over lap the strap. Stiching is actually very easy.
Speaking of minute details, how come you don't tuck your pants into your boot tops to keep them out of the mud and manure? That certainly was done, even though it may not have been regulation.
In my experience reenacting CW cavalry, on hot days trousers weren't tucked into boots to allow for a bit of air circulation and tucked when it was cold. Also, in a heavy downpour the water wicks down the trousers and straight into the boots if tucked. Another option is to roll the trouser cuffs. When riding in wet conditions you're going to get muddy anyway. Our unit just left it to personal preference.