Been doing this for many years to create a backpack of some over sized waterproof bags that we made to transport wet stuff (you could call it sacks, as they are around 100x80cm)! At the time we added a cord closure system but no back straps. I up a bit of cord to do exactly this and works great for short transport to and from car.
That is a cool idea thank you for sharing it with us you always have something interesting to show sometimes I can figure it out and sometimes I can't but it's nice to watch and see how you do it but truly thank you for sharing the stuff with us
back in my old scout days we did not have any money my pape show me how make them with two stone in the corners where can find them today feed sacks are plastic that was my first backpack and tin can pots ,cup this bring back memories but I sure like sleeping bags those wool blanket days freeze my butt off!
I wonder how this ~$1 solution compares with the $200+ ultralight rucks. I realize better materials go into super nice UL bags but at the end of the day would your back know the difference between 10-12lbs in burlap vs. 10-12lbs in dyneema?
Some ideas: if needed use those hanging lengths as the two sides of a waist belt. Add an18 inch length of cord in front of the shoulders beyween the shoulder straps as a sternum strap. Not necessary for every load but can come in handy.
Thank you Dan ..on top of this you can used it for making tinder far far far down the life of that bag and you do not had plastic ..very good and affordable
@@ronaldwilcox438 1st time we read it from you, it is kind of funny. Almost...but not really you know. 2nd time... humm that dude really have an issue. I hope I'm not the first one to kindly suggest that you might need a therapist. 3rd time, well man get a therapist ASAP please! At that point, your posts are no more than garbage we need to pick up to clean the trail. There is a huge difference between free speach and assholiness. You might need to read a little to understand it, but I have faith in you!
Dude strips out everything non-essential. There's zero fat in any of his videos. I don't know how he makes any money on them, but holy cow are they useful.
This would be perfect to go with a grey man approach in SHTF what I don’t like about most bug out bags is that they look expensive, stand out most of the time and because you have a backpack it looks like you have something any looter would want, obviously they are going to target to prepared right? So with something like this you would look like a dirty hobo with not much to steal in the way of food and supplies, and if it was winter and you had a big enough coat you could perhaps conceal it under that coat on your back making you look like you haven’t got anything at all when really you’re carrying everything you need to survive, I’d be sure to pack it lightly though with only the essentials if you’re bag looks to full your obviously carrying a lot and would attract attention, just carry what you need, a couple bits of survival gear so long as you’re bushcraft skills are on point it shouldn’t be to hard to carry light, I’d plan on using something like this as a get home bag, escape from my work in the city to my house in the countryside using the backroads, look like a ragged hobo they probably won’t hassle you for your stuff along the way
12 foot is the master length. I carry 6, 12, 18 ft lengths (one arm span, two armspans, three armspans) and a big folded up nylon bag for excess load packing /securement at all times on my bicycle but 12 is the one I use most. I love the use of the burlap bag here.
i had a question sir maybe you know. do you know why they depict "hobos"(no offense intended) in media and stuff carrying a stick with a sack on the end usually a bandana or even like a burlap sack? is that a real thing? what would the purpose of the stick be? passing rivers to keep items dry? great video btw really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Oh neat, it seems like a good reason to carry a pillowcase as a cheap, lightweight daypack. It looks a lot like the old russian clothes bag too: ua-cam.com/video/TCyZOjloTME/v-deo.html
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You could use the extra rope to tighten it up as a belly/chest strap to keep it secured and comfortable to carry.
Put some beers in there and you're good to go....thumbs up
Looks like a Russian veshmeshok. I have a couple, love them for VERY light loads.
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@@ronaldwilcox438 Nigga, he's just talking about a backpack. Chill.
@@ronaldwilcox438 get some help
@@ronaldwilcox438 the cold war ended man no need to talk like that
I also have a light weight pack though I think it is polish idk but it's super light weight which I like
Been doing this for many years to create a backpack of some over sized waterproof bags that we made to transport wet stuff (you could call it sacks, as they are around 100x80cm)! At the time we added a cord closure system but no back straps. I up a bit of cord to do exactly this and works great for short transport to and from car.
That is a cool idea thank you for sharing it with us you always have something interesting to show sometimes I can figure it out and sometimes I can't but it's nice to watch and see how you do it but truly thank you for sharing the stuff with us
That is the best improvised bag backpack system I remember seeing. That tension knot#1 is a jewel! Thanks for sharing Dan! Take care.
I made similar packs using heavy duty plastic bags and twine using fisherman knots. It was actually more comfortable than I thought it would be.
back in my old scout days we did not have any money my pape show me how make them with two stone in the corners where can find them today feed sacks are plastic that was my first backpack and tin can pots ,cup this bring back memories but I sure like sleeping bags those wool blanket days freeze my butt off!
If you untied one bottom corner, you have an improvised snapsack, a small sling drawstring-style pack known from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Used a basket like that but never thought about a bag . Clever !
pillow case would work as well. good activity for kids to try.
love it. i used a burlap bag to make a haversack and i love it. Use it all the time.
I wonder how this ~$1 solution compares with the $200+ ultralight rucks. I realize better materials go into super nice UL bags but at the end of the day would your back know the difference between 10-12lbs in burlap vs. 10-12lbs in dyneema?
Some ideas: if needed use those hanging lengths as the two sides of a waist belt. Add an18 inch length of cord in front of the shoulders beyween the shoulder straps as a sternum strap. Not necessary for every load but can come in handy.
Love it! Simple but functional! Blessed be! 😇
Pillow cases also work pretty well if you're just carrying a light load
Very cool!
Thank you Dan ..on top of this you can used it for making tinder far far far down the life of that bag and you do not had plastic ..very good and affordable
New - No old times, backpack.
A Hobo Sack.👍 Really Smart.
GREAT STUFF Dan! Thanks for sharing this and the tension knot.
Makes a great foragers bag or daypack.
Very cool video, thanks for sharing this!
Very similar to the Russian Veshmeshok; brilliant! Thank you for sharing.
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@@ronaldwilcox438 1st time we read it from you, it is kind of funny. Almost...but not really you know.
2nd time... humm that dude really have an issue. I hope I'm not the first one to kindly suggest that you might need a therapist.
3rd time, well man get a therapist ASAP please! At that point, your posts are no more than garbage we need to pick up to clean the trail.
There is a huge difference between free speach and assholiness. You might need to read a little to understand it, but I have faith in you!
Dude strips out everything non-essential. There's zero fat in any of his videos. I don't know how he makes any money on them, but holy cow are they useful.
Simple and efficient. Thank you for your information.
This would be perfect to go with a grey man approach in SHTF what I don’t like about most bug out bags is that they look expensive, stand out most of the time and because you have a backpack it looks like you have something any looter would want, obviously they are going to target to prepared right? So with something like this you would look like a dirty hobo with not much to steal in the way of food and supplies, and if it was winter and you had a big enough coat you could perhaps conceal it under that coat on your back making you look like you haven’t got anything at all when really you’re carrying everything you need to survive, I’d be sure to pack it lightly though with only the essentials if you’re bag looks to full your obviously carrying a lot and would attract attention, just carry what you need, a couple bits of survival gear so long as you’re bushcraft skills are on point it shouldn’t be to hard to carry light, I’d plan on using something like this as a get home bag, escape from my work in the city to my house in the countryside using the backroads, look like a ragged hobo they probably won’t hassle you for your stuff along the way
12 foot is the master length. I carry 6, 12, 18 ft lengths (one arm span, two armspans, three armspans) and a big folded up nylon bag for excess load packing /securement at all times on my bicycle but 12 is the one I use most. I love the use of the burlap bag here.
Maybe line it with a garbage bag to keep stuff dry if it rains.
i had a question sir maybe you know. do you know why they depict "hobos"(no offense intended) in media and stuff carrying a stick with a sack on the end usually a bandana or even like a burlap sack? is that a real thing? what would the purpose of the stick be? passing rivers to keep items dry? great video btw really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks once again for a simple but effective video. ATB
I did this kinda stuff with a gym bag. Camping out one night
Good thinking, Dan. KISS principle.
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Makes a great haversack but choose your rope material wisely...
Great video brother !!!
LOVE IT!
Thats what i call a sackpack.
Excellent!
Thanks ....... I enjoyed that
Awesome!
Would a pellow case work ?
yes but burlap would be stronger and last longer than simple linen i think
Oh neat, it seems like a good reason to carry a pillowcase as a cheap, lightweight daypack.
It looks a lot like the old russian clothes bag too: ua-cam.com/video/TCyZOjloTME/v-deo.html
So I guess you could do the same using a 3mil trash bag? Awesome hack
yes that tension knot works great with plastic
Coalcracker Bushcraft brilliant. Thanks for getting back with me!
Adapt the 1/2 twin size shard of wool blanket?
Wow!
Thank
Nice dan
this is what i looking for
I remember my dad doing this when he went shooting.
I thought it was a handkerchief tied on a stick. Lol jk 😀👍