An interesting group to study is the early Georgia Rangers. They were active from the late 1600s into the mid 1700s. Their job was to patrol the boundary area between the native land and the settlers land to be sure that neither side broke the treaty they had between them. The Rangers were woodsmen who lived without much support for weeks at a time. Being mostly self sufficient.
Is there a good book to check out about them? I have heard of them, especially during the Revolution, but the accounts made them sound more like Regulators that were part of the army.
@@thedeerskindiary They have a re-enactment at Fort King George in Darien Georgia. They have a gift shop with books and pamplets on early life in the area. That's where is first heard of them. There were some re-enactors there who were Georgia Ranger impressions.
I was a scout (11B) with the 82nd Airborne. I get the not cooking anything. We always ate cold, as fire would be a foolish way to get compromised. Great channel!
Fine job of teaching. You covered a lot of information in a short time , which isn’t easy. You shared lots of good accouterments. I started attempting to portray the Long Hunter way back in 1977 and am still interested at age 72. It’s a learning process for sure and you will meet many good , helpful , and talented folks along the way. . Keep your family evolved as long as possible. You won’t regret it. Don’t settle for anything but the best historically correct equipment.
This was a very informative video! Well Done! When I was in the Army (Late '70's) anybody that went into areas that we did not control, were referred to as going into "Indian Country". You make an excellent point about the primary mission of a Scout/Recon... To See And Not Be Seen.
Another great video! Tracking, cutting sign, something that most don’t realize the importance of, even in modern times. A vital skill for any recon/recce/scout types. Living Historians/reenactors who portray a scout/spy should learn at least the basics. There’s a real rush when picking up a sign and begin cutting. Excellent breakdown of kit. Food, what about jerked beef and parched corn? I get eating cold, done it countless times in real “Indian” country. Last thing you need is fire/smoke or smell of food cooking to attract unwanted guests. I read about a handful of parched corn could provide energy for a day and experimented with it. Pretty true, I went almost a whole day of trekking the mountains without eating.
It is likely that parched corn was taken/eaten as was jerked meats. I wanted to highlight some rations that we know were carried and how they may be replicated today.
My 5th Great Grandfather was John Cutright, a well known frontier scout at Bush’s Fort. Buckhannon, WV today is located where Bush’s Fort was located in the 1770s. It was around 50 miles South of Prickett’s Fort where you were this weekend. I enjoyed your seminar at School of the Longhunter!
Working in 1850's living history, we have some similar stuff, obviously styles change and things they carried were similar but some differences. I just found your channel and it is such a great, and detailed find! Thank you for your hard work!
Just the essentials. Nothing extra. That blanket is interesting. Hadn't seen one quite like that before. Period blankets and other woven goods are fascinating to me. One of those subjects i want to delve into eventually. Thanks for the video
Stone has his blankets at Fort Frederick Market Fair every year. They are great. I have a Wilde Blanket but I don’t think she makes them anymore. If you find a used one they are all documented period patterns.
Simple is almost always best I think. Take a look at Nathan Kobuck's Buffalo Trace blog and the Of Sorts for Provincials blogs for good info also. They are who helped me.
Great video and info. I’m relatively new to the hobby and you inspired me to look up some of your references (very helpful) to do further research. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more of your videos.
In your readings have you come across much information on the ages of the men who did this? Up in New England we had rangers ( civilian) and some seem to have been on the older side....40s to 60s....
It seems to be younger men to be honest. Tribe and others were 19-25 ish when they scouted. I think that there were some older men but it was a harsh environment to be sure so I am guessing that as one got older they were a rarity in a younger man's game. But beware the old man in that young man's game!
Here is the link. www.scribd.com/document/220871791/Ross-K-Harper-An-Early-New-England-Pouch-and-Toolkit-Museum-of-the-Fur-Trade-Quarterly-vol-46-no-3-Fall-2010-6-14?fbclid=IwAR2nCJoInIpu1Iris0q8SwhhzT4dz7RSjvaPfdTnPiPoE8JEWBof9bG5rC4
It’s basically salt-lots of salt, time, and a smokehouse. Jon Townsend has some recipes for salt pork and you might look at some of the European recipes like Westphalian ham and slanina bacon for more tips. I buy my stuff from George’s Smoked Meats and have it sent to me before events where cooler access is limited.
"Moccasins are a civilized way of going barefoot."- sage advice from one of my reenacting friends when I was new to the hobby.
Yes. Like wet socks mostly lol.
An interesting group to study is the early Georgia Rangers. They were active from the late 1600s into the mid 1700s. Their job was to patrol the boundary area between the native land and the settlers land to be sure that neither side broke the treaty they had between them.
The Rangers were woodsmen who lived without much support for weeks at a time. Being mostly self sufficient.
Is there a good book to check out about them? I have heard of them, especially during the Revolution, but the accounts made them sound more like Regulators that were part of the army.
@@thedeerskindiary They have a
re-enactment at Fort King George in Darien Georgia. They have a gift shop with books and pamplets on early life in the area.
That's where is first heard of them.
There were some re-enactors there who were Georgia Ranger impressions.
Great video, in the 18th century spy craft was called the Black Arts
Ooooh what a cool term! I think I’ll use it.
I was a scout (11B) with the 82nd Airborne. I get the not cooking anything. We always ate cold, as fire would be a foolish way to get compromised.
Great channel!
Thank you for the insight and support!
Fine job of teaching. You covered a lot of information in a short time , which isn’t easy. You shared lots of good accouterments. I started attempting to portray the Long Hunter way back in 1977 and am still interested at age 72. It’s a learning process for sure and you will meet many good , helpful , and talented folks along the way. . Keep your family evolved as long as possible. You won’t regret it. Don’t settle for anything but the best historically correct equipment.
Thank you sir. I missed this comment somehow so I regret the late response.
I love history and 1754 re-enactment campout
Me too. It is my happy place.
This was a very informative video! Well Done! When I was in the Army (Late '70's) anybody that went into areas that we did not control, were referred to as going into "Indian Country". You make an excellent point about the primary mission of a Scout/Recon... To See And Not Be Seen.
Thanks for your service sir.
I'd give you 10 thumbs up if I had that many. I really enjoy these types of videos
Thank you for that. I am glad you enjoy them and it makes it all worth it.
A very thorough & helpful video 😊
Glad it was helpful!
this vid"s worth my Buck and time
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Good stuff. Cool hat. I'm guessing you forked over quite a few "shillings" for that one!
It wasn't too bad but you do pay for the materials. It's worth it in the winter!
Interestingly, this was actually what a ninja was. It was a job not a class. Shinobi were Samurai or ashigaru (footsoldier) scouts.
I never thought about Samurai having different specialties. That’s pretty cool.
Another great video! Tracking, cutting sign, something that most don’t realize the importance of, even in modern times. A vital skill for any recon/recce/scout types. Living Historians/reenactors who portray a scout/spy should learn at least the basics. There’s a real rush when picking up a sign and begin cutting.
Excellent breakdown of kit.
Food, what about jerked beef and parched corn? I get eating cold, done it countless times in real “Indian” country. Last thing you need is fire/smoke or smell of food cooking to attract unwanted guests. I read about a handful of parched corn could provide energy for a day and experimented with it. Pretty true, I went almost a whole day of trekking the mountains without eating.
It is likely that parched corn was taken/eaten as was jerked meats. I wanted to highlight some rations that we know were carried and how they may be replicated today.
My 5th Great Grandfather was John Cutright, a well known frontier scout at Bush’s Fort. Buckhannon, WV today is located where Bush’s Fort was located in the 1770s. It was around 50 miles South of Prickett’s Fort where you were this weekend. I enjoyed your seminar at School of the Longhunter!
Thank you!
All of your videos are very well done . Thank you for this sharing of knowledge
Thank you so much for the kind words and support!
Fine information and reproduction equipment!
Thank you!
Best one yet! Great job, keep them coming.
Thank you. I am certainly going to have to be made to stop!
Hello 👋. Thanks for the awesome video. I love old, historical things, as if I am returning to the era of the past.
You and me both!
Great video...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Working in 1850's living history, we have some similar stuff, obviously styles change and things they carried were similar but some differences. I just found your channel and it is such a great, and detailed find! Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you! I regret that I am just seeing and responding to this.
It's no problem at all!
Great job sharing some great historical research… appreciate your effort and dedication.
Much appreciated sir. Welcome back from an epic vacation!
Awesome information!
Very well done.
Signed, a fellow Scout/Spy.
Thank you
Fascinating, great presentation!
Many thanks!
Another fine video. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just the essentials. Nothing extra. That blanket is interesting. Hadn't seen one quite like that before. Period blankets and other woven goods are fascinating to me. One of those subjects i want to delve into eventually. Thanks for the video
Look up Robert Gordon Stone. He is the 18th century blanket guy.
Stone has his blankets at Fort Frederick Market Fair every year. They are great. I have a Wilde Blanket but I don’t think she makes them anymore. If you find a used one they are all documented period patterns.
Indeed good job! Videos like these help me put together my accoutrement
Simple is almost always best I think. Take a look at Nathan Kobuck's Buffalo Trace blog and the Of Sorts for Provincials blogs for good info also. They are who helped me.
Thank you for sharing your research. Appreciate it. Your channel is much better than some others I have seen.
That's very humbling. Thank you.
Thank you for a great video !
Glad you liked it!
Great video, brother!
Thank you!
This is good stuff,love all the info.
Thank you. Please stay tuned for more!
Great video and info. I’m relatively new to the hobby and you inspired me to look up some of your references (very helpful) to do further research. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you for the kind words and support. I am happy tp help.
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Before I could carry a Musket (insurance says 16) I was a scout for my regiment
In your readings have you come across much information on the ages of the men who did this?
Up in New England we had rangers ( civilian) and some seem to have been on the older side....40s to 60s....
It seems to be younger men to be honest. Tribe and others were 19-25 ish when they scouted. I think that there were some older men but it was a harsh environment to be sure so I am guessing that as one got older they were a rarity in a younger man's game. But beware the old man in that young man's game!
I am interested in that original fire pouch. I tried to search it but could not find anything. Could you direct me to more info on that? Thanks
Here is the link. www.scribd.com/document/220871791/Ross-K-Harper-An-Early-New-England-Pouch-and-Toolkit-Museum-of-the-Fur-Trade-Quarterly-vol-46-no-3-Fall-2010-6-14?fbclid=IwAR2nCJoInIpu1Iris0q8SwhhzT4dz7RSjvaPfdTnPiPoE8JEWBof9bG5rC4
Thank you very much.
I would love to know how to make that bacon ?
It’s basically salt-lots of salt, time, and a smokehouse. Jon Townsend has some recipes for salt pork and you might look at some of the European recipes like Westphalian ham and slanina bacon for more tips.
I buy my stuff from George’s Smoked Meats and have it sent to me before events where cooler access is limited.
How much is a shilling vs a dollar? Just wondering.
What exactly do you mean?
@@thedeerskindiary Is a shilling like a penny, a quarter or what. I never did understand the old system of English money.