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.
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.
Im no cavalryman, nor am I a reenactor. I'm a simple horse trainer and have looked askance at the recent rodeo cowboy fashion of jeans tucked into cowboy boots. Everything runs or rolls down the legs and under the feet. Hay, bedding, pebbles, etc. Thats why.
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.
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 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!
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.
Wonderful video! I’m wondering who manufactured your cap? It looks like a really good replica.
Tie the knot between between the the metal loops on the canteen
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A fisherman’s knot at the top would allow the soldier to shorten the strap as needed and then lengthen back while in camp.
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.
Im no cavalryman, nor am I a reenactor. I'm a simple horse trainer and have looked askance at the recent rodeo cowboy fashion of jeans tucked into cowboy boots. Everything runs or rolls down the legs and under the feet. Hay, bedding, pebbles, etc. Thats why.
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.
Been readin' hard again I see. 👍