New subscriber here! Really enjoy your content and style/approach. I’m just getting started (live in southeast Kansas) with a frontiersman impression. I find that the hard part is discovering what events to go to, especially the ones you go to. Would be great if you showcased a series of them that you recommend. Also would love to meet like minded individuals in my area. This weekend I’m attending my first event at Fall River park near Toronto KS. It’s a mountain man rendezvous. Will try to make a video presentation of it on my channel for others to evaluate if they are interested for next year. Thanks again! Best. Sam
pleasure, looking forward to more of your content! You seem to be a natural at this. I’m still trying to get over being on video and hearing my own voice 😅
Another enjoyable visit! I will say that well done hand sewing is very sturdy…usually it’s the fabric that wears out, not the stitches. Sewing machines were FASTER. Cheers
I'm enjoying your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us! I think most people familiar with 18th century sewing would strongly disagree with you on handsewing being inferior to machine sewing. Learning traditional stitching might prove the opposite. But a great video!
I actually think you are correct and I was wrong in the video. Someone else commented the hand stitching is actually stronger and now that I took a deeper dive into it-I was wrong. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Perhaps you can make it to Friendship, Indiana for the National Muzzleloading Rifle Associations Spring or Fall shoot. Would love to have you join us over on the traditional side of things. Thanks and stay safe! Robin
I also got my start in that time period. I even did a video for someone else called Mastering Reenacting if it’s still around anywhere. I think I was 17 or so then.
Excellent video... I have to rework and make some new gear as I will be falling in with a Light Infantry co. in November so my uniform will need tweaking...
As everyone already stated, Great job! Great information and well presented!! It looks like your blanket(s) are in your knapsack? I don’t see a tumpline.
@@thedeerskindiary Thanks very much for the reply. I’m a little embarrassed as after I sent the request I saw the series you did on making your own hunting shirt. I don’t have the greatest sewing skills so I appreciate the recommendation of South Union Mills.
I’m sorry for your health issues Mike. I think the easiest answer is to find an event you would like to attend and then speak with the host. There are plenty of good folks in this hobby who would find a way to help once your attendance was arranged.
If your impression is as a scout you will be or will have a very good knowledge of native foods and what is ready too harvest in the area you know at any time of the year and it you were a good scout you would of eaten native because it meant your smell wouldn't stand out and give you away to native scouts im English and know this im not criticising just saying all the best
Thanks for the perspective. I have read about that being prevalent in Vietnam but haven’t seen it yet in 18th century America. I will have to keep digging!
I put it together from a Kibler Colonial kit. I did the whole thing although I may have someone carve my next one for me. I put my initials in this rifle but that’s about my carving skills.
@@thedeerskindiary Townsend’s has a good video on it. It’s simple. Put a layer of salt in a glass container, lay raw pork on the salt, cover with salt and repeat several layers. Then mix up a brine solution with enough salt in the water to float a raw egg. Pour that over the meat. Put a weight on the meat to keep it from floating. I use a two gallon jar, and a water filled flat bottom rum bottle to keep it submerged. To carry the meat it can be placed in a bag of salt. To use it needs to be fresher with an hour or two in changes of fresh water. Used with peas or rice or beans you don’t have to salt it, or made in to a stew you don’t have to add any salt. Slice thin it can be Fried like bacon. I like the taste
You never come off condescending, but there certainly are many others that need to adopt the "How I" approach.
Thank you for that feedback. It is what I hope to do.
Excellent research and presentation. Your humility is refreshing.
Thank you sir
This video actually helped me a lot. Thank you!
Awesome! See you on the next one.
I'm so glad i found this channel. I love it. Can see myself being a long-term subscriber :)
Welcome! And thank you for the support.
What a wonderful video! Informative inspiring! Thank you!
Thank you!
My event this weekend was canceled, so planning on heading out into the woods for my own one person immersion event.
How was it?
New subscriber here! Really enjoy your content and style/approach. I’m just getting started (live in southeast Kansas) with a frontiersman impression. I find that the hard part is discovering what events to go to, especially the ones you go to. Would be great if you showcased a series of them that you recommend. Also would love to meet like minded individuals in my area. This weekend I’m attending my first event at Fall River park near Toronto KS. It’s a mountain man rendezvous. Will try to make a video presentation of it on my channel for others to evaluate if they are interested for next year. Thanks again! Best. Sam
That’s a great suggestion. I will look into the idea for sure. Have a great time at your first event and thanks for stopping by!
pleasure, looking forward to more of your content! You seem to be a natural at this. I’m still trying to get over being on video and hearing my own voice 😅
Great stuff, keep up the good work.
As always I appreciate your help and support my friend.
Thank you again for sharing your knowledge for us to gain authenticity in our personas.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to say it.
Excellent video! I really like the how I approach. Would you mind sharing a link to the butcher shop? Thanks, kerp up the videos.
Thank you. Here is the link. www.georgesbrandmeats.com/product/smoked-and-dried-bacon/
Another great job, keep them coming.
Thank you
Inspiring stuff
Thank you
Excellent presentation, as always
Thank you sir
Another enjoyable visit! I will say that well done hand sewing is very sturdy…usually it’s the fabric that wears out, not the stitches. Sewing machines were FASTER. Cheers
Very valid point!
I'm enjoying your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us! I think most people familiar with 18th century sewing would strongly disagree with you on handsewing being inferior to machine sewing. Learning traditional stitching might prove the opposite. But a great video!
I actually think you are correct and I was wrong in the video. Someone else commented the hand stitching is actually stronger and now that I took a deeper dive into it-I was wrong. Thanks for taking the time to write.
No worries! tremendous work on your videos. I love them.
@@thedeerskindiary
Another great video
Thank you for detail to the small items
Thanks for watching!
Excellent presentation !
Thank you!
Perhaps you can make it to Friendship, Indiana for the National Muzzleloading Rifle Associations Spring or Fall shoot. Would love to have you join us over on the traditional side of things. Thanks and stay safe! Robin
Thank you. Maybe one day for sure!
Truly looking great!!
Thank you
great video I remember when people did a lot of videos like this for civil war reenacting.
I also got my start in that time period. I even did a video for someone else called Mastering Reenacting if it’s still around anywhere. I think I was 17 or so then.
Outstanding video brother and I shared this video with my friends
Awesome!
Yes my friend
Awesome!
Thanks!
Pretty Good. Better Than Most. I did 18th century French in louisiana many years ago. Research and mindset is where it's at. Thank you.
I appreciate your kind words and support!
As always, your videos are informative and easy to understand. Thank you for being a great scout and also a therapist. You're a blessing to us all.
Join us in Missouri sometime. Lots of places around here
Excellent video... I have to rework and make some new gear as I will be falling in with a Light Infantry co. in November so my uniform will need tweaking...
That’s half the fun (when it works out well lol)
@@thedeerskindiary True... but its going to be fun no matter what...
awesome!!!!
Dave McClanahan
Thanks man.
As everyone already stated, Great job! Great information and well presented!! It looks like your blanket(s) are in your knapsack? I don’t see a tumpline.
Thank you! There is indeed a tumpline there.
Ah! Alrighty then!!! Our kit has similarities.
Great informative video. I was wondering where you got your hunting shirt from? Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I have made all of my hunting shirts. If you didn’t want to try that I would look at South Union Mills.
@@thedeerskindiary Thanks very much for the reply. I’m a little embarrassed as after I sent the request I saw the series you did on making your own hunting shirt. I don’t have the greatest sewing skills so I appreciate the recommendation of South Union Mills.
I would love to know where you obtained your ball mold. I have been looking for a proper .54 calibre mold for several years.
Forgot to add- subbed. I'll checking out your previous vids.
Awesome! Thank you.
It’s a Callahan bag mold. callahanbagmolds.com
Thanks!
I would like to ask I can no longer walk with out a modern walker but still love. The woods so how can I do a event thank you. .mike
I’m sorry for your health issues Mike. I think the easiest answer is to find an event you would like to attend and then speak with the host. There are plenty of good folks in this hobby who would find a way to help once your attendance was arranged.
@@thedeerskindiary thank your
If your impression is as a scout you will be or will have a very good knowledge of native foods and what is ready too harvest in the area you know at any time of the year and it you were a good scout you would of eaten native because it meant your smell wouldn't stand out and give you away to native scouts im English and know this im not criticising just saying all the best
Thanks for the perspective. I have read about that being prevalent in Vietnam but haven’t seen it yet in 18th century America. I will have to keep digging!
Who made your rifle
I put it together from a Kibler Colonial kit. I did the whole thing although I may have someone carve my next one for me. I put my initials in this rifle but that’s about my carving skills.
Ok thanks
Have you made your own salt pork?
Not yet but it is on the agenda at some point. Maybe this winter. If you have any suggestions or hints I am all ears.
@@thedeerskindiary Townsend’s has a good video on it. It’s simple. Put a layer of salt in a glass container, lay raw pork on the salt, cover with salt and repeat several layers.
Then mix up a brine solution with enough salt in the water to float a raw egg.
Pour that over the meat. Put a weight on the meat to keep it from floating.
I use a two gallon jar, and a water filled flat bottom rum bottle to keep it submerged.
To carry the meat it can be placed in a bag of salt. To use it needs to be fresher with an hour or two in changes of fresh water.
Used with peas or rice or beans you don’t have to salt it, or made in to a stew you don’t have to add any salt.
Slice thin it can be Fried like bacon.
I like the taste