I like it. if I were younger I would get one. my outdoors days are over now. my body can not take it . I just hope others will use them and like them. keep up the good work. God bless.
Seriously well thought out piece of kit. A loop of paracord (a second component of a buck saw) run through one of the holes in the blade, would make extracting the blade quicker, and reduce the grab and scoot by 50% 😉
Nice! I have a full kit in my backpack but I always end up carrying my haversack from hidden woodsmen. I WANT ONE of these. So many well thought out and useful features.
Blackie, your design is the best I've seen, bar none. And the backpack conversion is a stroke of pure genius. I'll have to catch the 2nd run though. I had an accident in May that resulted in a broken neck. So funds going for that and I'm still recovering from paralysis, so I can't hit the woods again for months. Keep up the awsome work, and I'll use the time to watch and learn until I get able to hear leaves crunch under my boots. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family safe.
Blackie, that bag is one heck of a well thought out multi purpose bushcrafting tool I wish I had. I hope and pray it will go into production for all to have. In the future I will get one without a doubt, that is one great bag, Blackie.
I WANT ONE. A left handed model would be preferred, even though I’m right handed. I’ve come to learn to use left handed gear so things don’t interfere with my right hand sidearm. But as the saying goes, “Strike while the iron is hot”, and take what you can when you can. I would be more than happy to be able to buy this haversack from you, sir. This is going to be one fine piece of kit. Thanks, Blackie. I’ve learned a lot from you. Keep it up.
Blackie, i may never have met you, but you are certainly a kindred spirit. We both spent a lot of time in the woods over the years. I very much enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for all your effort over the years. Keep up the good work, and dont quit. Keep your powder dry buddy.
I WANT ONE. I’m learning a lot from you, and i thank you. I especially like the strap designs- using it as a belt pouch, and the angle and ring buckles.
I WANT ONE. I'm still a beginner at the whole busch craft stuff and love everything about it. The stuff i have learned so far, its been fantastic. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.
I like it a lot, I made something similar to it some years ago for the daughter of a friend to use at scouts, but I made the most strap longer and double sided with velcro to use as a cache so she could keep secret things young girls need to have hidden. But it is great to see you having it made.
OF COURSE "I WANT ONE"!!! This is why I follow seasoned pros like yourself. I have had brainstorms like this in my 70 years also, but didn't commit to make them happen. Excellent job Sir.
Blackie, I have a great appreciation for anything that's done through years of experience. I would have enjoyed seeing this as just yours, so thank you for trying to give people an opportunity at something you have so much time wisdom and dedication to.
Love to have one. I really enjoy the content. You and a few others really helped me get threw a hard time in my life. Just getting on youtube on watching these videos gave me an escape from my problems. We lost everything 10 years ago and lived out of a camper for a long time. My wife and two boys that was tuff.
Thank you for teaching me everything I want to know about Bushcraft and survival you have taught me a lot and I'm grateful for it appreciate the work you do on UA-cam ❤️❤️
I WANT ONE! Really like your design. After watching your video of the Campcrarft Woodsman I went Down and Dirty and made one from a pants leg. Zero cost and a little hand sewing time but I love your features.
I got bored counting after 100 lol. There's 45 years experience right there! Unfortunately I live in the UK but that's the best haversack I have ever seen. Well done. I hope you do make a lot of money on them as you pass on so much valuable knowledge for free. God bless you.
As a woman who has carried a cross body purse like this...I would recommend netting on each side of the inside. Or you might end up dumping the entire bag on the ground to find something.
Blackie, not gonna lie, I have kinda cloned this bag and made the best laptop bag to carry back and forth to work. When people ask where I got it, I tell em I made it from watching your yt channel.. i used 10oz canvas with 2" wide military grade web for strap. I did wind up using filson wax to rub into canvas and melt with heat gun.. the fold over flap with zipper really gets people interested..
A good small bag is a real blessing. I started with Duluth bags, Norwegian knapsack and now use aluminum frame packs for an all-gear storage or smaller Euro military bags (Finnish, mostly) for day hikes, short boating trips. Your haversack looks well thought out! If anything, I'd like to see more attachment points. Not critical but a guy can't have enough. Can be added DIY, too.
Blackie out of all of the you bushcrafters I can count on one hand the number that I can honestly say that I respect their ideas and teaching and sonny jim you are number one ...And if I were in need of a new haver sack I would be first in line to buy one, however I can't see where I need another one, First I built the one you did in your video, but jeeest a tad bit bigger.. Worked great, then I added a map pouch that work like a dream. But I still use the 3day training butt pack that I modified. All that said I hope that you sell a thousand of the blackbirds
I'm surprised you didn't make the the bottom more square and flat so it sits upright without falling over like the one you demoed awhile back. Also that pocket for your smaller folding saw. I WANT ONE.
Blackie...you are many and I mean many that live in the south and live off the land.Most don't and don't need to broadcast about sharing the land.You are marketing a target group..You are a marketing genius...
You've done a great job designing this haversack, Blackie! I own two Rothco haversacks (ammo bags, really) and at best they are adequate for field use. That belt sleeve for a buck saw blade is ingenious. I am not a 100% proponent for haversacks in that most of them tend to slide with forward bending movement which gravity is the culprit. I resolved that by sewing D-rings on each bottom corner to which I attach an extra strap (luggage strap that is detachable). The bag usually remains at the small of my back where it does not interfere with any shooting position whether I'm standing or prone, even if I have to lie on my side. Anyway, this bag is a brilliant design and I WANT TWO of them, one for me and I will gladly pay for Just A. American, who is suffering from a broken neck injury. At $75 a custom design by Blackie Thomas is a bargain; just sign mine, please!
Sign me up, I WANT ONE! Awesome features! Would love to see a collab with pathfinder outfitters and others! Definitely in the shadow of Nessmuk! Well done sir!
genius, Blackie.. personal customization is the way of any experienced technician. We're all different, and its difficult to find something essential that is built around all of your own needs. Answer; built it yourself!
As a permanent piece of gear for that sleeve, I'd use a spare ferro rod and striker. Maybe you can wrap some masking tape around the ferro rod to cover the sawblade when you return it
I WANT ONE. If you tied a length of #36 bankline to the end of that saw blade, not only would it be used for easy extraction, but then you have the cordage for making a bucksaw right handy. Great video Blackie!
if you put D rings on both sides it can then go any way, also means the strap can be any length or cut down and replaced easily. Nice Bag Cheers from NZ
Nice design.... I like it - very versatile, but I am not a haversack guy in the woods. Around town I have a nice leather one for my junk I might need. Lol. Just my preferance...
I like it. if I were younger I would get one. my outdoors days are over now. my body can not take it . I just hope others will use them and like them. keep up the good work. God bless.
safe journeys
Seriously well thought out piece of kit. A loop of paracord (a second component of a buck saw) run through one of the holes in the blade, would make extracting the blade quicker, and reduce the grab and scoot by 50% 😉
Which also could be used for the blade tensioner on your field made bucksaw.
Nice! I have a full kit in my backpack but I always end up carrying my haversack from hidden woodsmen. I WANT ONE of these. So many well thought out and useful features.
Sounds great!
Blackie, your design is the best I've seen, bar none. And the backpack conversion is a stroke of pure genius. I'll have to catch the 2nd run though. I had an accident in May that resulted in a broken neck. So funds going for that and I'm still recovering from paralysis, so I can't hit the woods again for months. Keep up the awsome work, and I'll use the time to watch and learn until I get able to hear leaves crunch under my boots. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family safe.
Blackie, that bag is one heck of a well thought out multi purpose bushcrafting tool I wish I had. I hope and pray it will go into production for all to have. In the future I will get one without a doubt, that is one great bag, Blackie.
I WANT ONE. A left handed model would be preferred, even though I’m right handed. I’ve come to learn to use left handed gear so things don’t interfere with my right hand sidearm. But as the saying goes, “Strike while the iron is hot”, and take what you can when you can. I would be more than happy to be able to buy this haversack from you, sir. This is going to be one fine piece of kit. Thanks, Blackie. I’ve learned a lot from you. Keep it up.
Blackie, i may never have met you, but you are certainly a kindred spirit. We both spent a lot of time in the woods over the years. I very much enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for all your effort over the years. Keep up the good work, and dont quit. Keep your powder dry buddy.
I WANT ONE. I’m learning a lot from you, and i thank you. I especially like the strap designs- using it as a belt pouch, and the angle and ring buckles.
I WANT ONE. I'm still a beginner at the whole busch craft stuff and love everything about it. The stuff i have learned so far, its been fantastic. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.
I WANT ONE. You did an awesome job of describing your well thought out features - well done!
I like it a lot, I made something similar to it some years ago for the daughter of a friend to use at scouts, but I made the most strap longer and double sided with velcro to use as a cache so she could keep secret things young girls need to have hidden. But it is great to see you having it made.
I WANT ONE!! Awesome Invention and am stoke to receive one👍👍
OF COURSE "I WANT ONE"!!! This is why I follow seasoned pros like yourself. I have had brainstorms like this in my 70 years also, but didn't commit to make them happen. Excellent job Sir.
Hell yes! I just ordered one!❤️great inventiveness!
I WANT ONE ! The layout of the bag is great and very well thought out.
Blackie, I have a great appreciation for anything that's done through years of experience. I would have enjoyed seeing this as just yours, so thank you for trying to give people an opportunity at something you have so much time wisdom and dedication to.
Wow, thank you
You are one smart fella. I appreciate your insight sir. Killer design
thank you
Looks great Blackie. Thanks and take care.
Great design and product. Good luck and thank you for the video.
If I lived in the States I would have orderd one 🖒
Love to have one. I really enjoy the content. You and a few others really helped me get threw a hard time in my life. Just getting on youtube on watching these videos gave me an escape from my problems. We lost everything 10 years ago and lived out of a camper for a long time. My wife and two boys that was tuff.
I WANT ONE What a great bag. I absolutely love all the thought and experience that went into the design! Thank you Blackie!!
I WANT ONE
Thank you for the opportunity and for the solid instruction over the years.
I want one. Love canvas and haversacks
Thank you for teaching me everything I want to know about Bushcraft and survival you have taught me a lot and I'm grateful for it appreciate the work you do on UA-cam ❤️❤️
You are very welcome
I WANT ONE! Really like your design. After watching your video of the Campcrarft Woodsman I went Down and Dirty and made one from a pants leg. Zero cost and a little hand sewing time but I love your features.
I got bored counting after 100 lol. There's 45 years experience right there! Unfortunately I live in the UK but that's the best haversack I have ever seen. Well done. I hope you do make a lot of money on them as you pass on so much valuable knowledge for free. God bless you.
Nice haversack. Your innovation and creativity are impressive. I am sure that you will have much success with this version. Be Safe - Tennessee Smoky
As a woman who has carried a cross body purse like this...I would recommend netting on each side of the inside. Or you might end up dumping the entire bag on the ground to find something.
I WANT ONE. Perfect for me. Been looking all my life. I 'm a 71 Y.O. Boy Scout. Thank You and God Bless. Stay Safe.
BE PREPARED.
I WANT ONE. You can tell you put a lot of thought into this it looks really nice... And functional 👍👍
Evening Blackie, great idea. I WANT ONE! nice design and thought.
I WANT ONE living in the UK and I like your design and your superior knowledge Blackie
Excellent flexible design Blackie. I don't camp, but could be a nice day pack for town and country.Wish you success with this.
Thanks 👍
I WANT ONE!
Great design, simple and easy.
I want one. Great design.
I WANT ONE!
I love the idea how the top folds the inside flap. I always had problems with stuff falling out when I have a sit.
Great idea and design,
Great design!
Hopefully it will be back in stock soon!
Hi Blackie, great design, very nice and well thought out. I WANT ONE. 👍
Thanks 👍
I WANT ONE. Simple , functional, versatile, and efficient.
Congratulations on bringing a product to market.
Thank you!
I WANT ONE. Very well designed.
Thanks for another good video. You show how spending money on fancy gear is not important, but thinking is.
Very true!
”BUT WAIT, THERE IS MORE!!! LOL You really cracked me up, son!
i know could not resist..lol
Well thought out, great design.
Velcro or even a button at the base of that tube would seem better. But 9 months late I'll never get one. 😣 oh well I'll try to make one. GREAT IDEA 👍
Nice job, very nice bag stay safe
Love the innovation and refinement. I hope you and your partners do well with it.
Much appreciated!
Blackie, not gonna lie, I have kinda cloned this bag and made the best laptop bag to carry back and forth to work. When people ask where I got it, I tell em I made it from watching your yt channel.. i used 10oz canvas with 2" wide military grade web for strap. I did wind up using filson wax to rub into canvas and melt with heat gun.. the fold over flap with zipper really gets people interested..
That saw blade storage is a game changer, awesome job blackie.
I totally want one, oh my yes I want one, a million times thank you for everything you have done for teaching us, im truly thankful
I WANT ONE! Awesome design, very well done my friend.
Happy birthday
Michael Watts thank you!
You're in!
BLACKIE THOMAS thank you!
Very nice set up I like it
I WANT ONE... What a fantastic haver sack the best i've seen.
I want one! I've been watching the channel for years and feel you hit a winner and have many more product ideas. Keep up the great work!
I definately want one!! I'm an advid hiker and love haversacks way more than backpacks. It's the simplicity of it.
A good small bag is a real blessing. I started with Duluth bags, Norwegian knapsack and now use aluminum frame packs for an all-gear storage or smaller Euro military bags (Finnish, mostly) for day hikes, short boating trips. Your haversack looks well thought out! If anything, I'd like to see more attachment points. Not critical but a guy can't have enough. Can be added DIY, too.
I WANT ONE
Great product and review Blackie..
Excellent and clever design! And for a totally custom piece the price is reasonable. I hope you sell a bunch!
Thank you very much!
Blackie out of all of the you bushcrafters I can count on one hand the number that I can honestly say that I respect their ideas and teaching and sonny jim you are number one ...And if I were in need of a new haver sack I would be first in line to buy one, however I can't see where I need another one, First I built the one you did in your video, but jeeest a tad bit bigger.. Worked great, then I added a map pouch that work like a dream. But I still use the 3day training butt pack that I modified. All that said I hope that you sell a thousand of the blackbirds
Blackie is the real deal.
I'm surprised you didn't make the the bottom more square and flat so it sits upright without falling over like the one you demoed awhile back. Also that pocket for your smaller folding saw.
I WANT ONE.
I haves loved and learned from your many videos. I would love to have any of the many designs. Yes, I want one. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Entered!
I WANT ONE...hey blackie love the videos and all the detail and education greatly appreciated brother
Right on
very well done and put together. you must be very happy with it
Blackie...you are many and I mean many that live in the south and live off the land.Most don't and don't need to broadcast about sharing the land.You are marketing a target group..You are a marketing genius...
I WANT ONE! You really put some thought into it. I like that. Good job Blackie
I WANT ONE
You've done a great job designing this haversack, Blackie! I own two Rothco haversacks (ammo bags, really) and at best they are adequate for field use. That belt sleeve for a buck saw blade is ingenious. I am not a 100% proponent for haversacks in that most of them tend to slide with forward bending movement which gravity is the culprit. I resolved that by sewing D-rings on each bottom corner to which I attach an extra strap (luggage strap that is detachable). The bag usually remains at the small of my back where it does not interfere with any shooting position whether I'm standing or prone, even if I have to lie on my side. Anyway, this bag is a brilliant design and I WANT TWO of them, one for me and I will gladly pay for Just A. American, who is suffering from a broken neck injury. At $75 a custom design by Blackie Thomas is a bargain; just sign mine, please!
I WANT ONE , Keep up the great work, enjoy all your videos
Thanks! Will do!
Oh, yes. I WANT ONE. This is a great concept bag.
Very interesting Idea. Thanks for the video.
I WANT ONE. Nice bag.!
Sign me up, I WANT ONE! Awesome features! Would love to see a collab with pathfinder outfitters and others! Definitely in the shadow of Nessmuk! Well done sir!
Will most definitely be starting up a "get me a Blackie bag fund",IMMEDIATELY!!!Thanks for all you do for us!!
Awesome! Thank you!
genius, Blackie.. personal customization is the way of any experienced technician. We're all different, and its difficult to find something essential that is built around all of your own needs. Answer; built it yourself!
I WANT ONE, excellent design!!
I want one! Great piece of well thought out kit!
Very nice. Good work.
You have some great ideas there my friend. And yes, I Want One! Thanks for sharing
I think it is a good product. I'm very interested in it.
Really well thought out piece of kit
Nice bag ! Thanks
Seriously brilliant, Blackie... I WANT ONE
What an innovative design, YES I WANT ONE.
Make sure you file a Patent!!!
That's the plan!
I WANT ONE! Great design!!
Great design!!! I WANT ONE
Looking good my friend... I do miss seeing you... By the way nice bag.... I could see where it would be very helpful.
Thanks so much
I WANT ONE to try out I currently have two polish bread bags I use together and your system looks very useable. Thanks Blackie!
I WANT ONE.....Please. this is amazing. I am new to all this and this makes more sense then anything else I have seen
As a permanent piece of gear for that sleeve, I'd use a spare ferro rod and striker. Maybe you can wrap some masking tape around the ferro rod to cover the sawblade when you return it
Good tip!
I WANT ONE,OR TWO BLACKBIRD HAVERSACK, THANK YOU,GREAT IDEA!
I WANT ONE !
I WANT ONE MORE!
Great job, results from thought and experience, thanks.
Blackie... hell of an idea my friend... I WANT ONE... keep up the great work 👍👍👍
I WANT ONE. I really like this unit. Keep up this idea its going to be great.
Great design! A lot of thought went into this.
Very cool design friend. I hope it's successful for you too. Although I can't afford it at the moment, I sure would buy it if I could. God Bless:)
Awesome, very cunning with years of experience. Nice piece of equipment that will do you for a day trip to a long camp.
I WANT ONE. If you tied a length of #36 bankline to the end of that saw blade, not only would it be used for easy extraction, but then you have the cordage for making a bucksaw right handy.
Great video Blackie!
Great idea
Pretty cool!..... I WANT ONE
if you put D rings on both sides it can then go any way, also means the strap can be any length or cut down and replaced easily.
Nice Bag
Cheers from NZ
Excellent idea
I WANT ONE
Located in Alberta, Canada and will pay for shipping.
I WANT ONE
Nice design.... I like it - very versatile, but I am not a haversack guy in the woods. Around town I have a nice leather one for my junk I might need. Lol. Just my preferance...
I WANT ONE!!!
Heck yeah I want one!! That is some of the best features I've seen in a haversack! Well thought out sir! Well thought out!