My dad made bags both custom and production from the mid seventies until the mid nineties. He made them for Dixie gun works Track of the wolf and gander mountain to name a few. His custom bags were very sought after. He considered a guy named Gary Birch to be the top contemporary bag maker of the time. Having said all of that your work looks outstanding. Those production bags actually have a custom look to them.
Just got mine after a couple years debating. Had a leather bag a number of years ago ,but wasn't happy with it. Finally decided to go for it ,and these bags are awesome! I got the Woodland bag, leather strap, with hunters star inlay. No reason my Grandchildren shouldn't be shooting out of this bag if they want it when I'm gone.
I won't buy anything but Leatherman products. Have an Eastern Woodland bag that I purchased about 12 years ago, also slings, tool pouches, tools etc. Stopped in on my way back home from Fort Chambers today and picked up one of the primitive bags as well as another tool pouch, ball bag, and a couple screwdrivers. Gary's stuff can't be beat.
Another place you can put a patch knife sheath is at the top/front side of the gusset. That way you can leave the short start loop on the strap. That's the way I have my bag setup. God bless!
Looking at your site now! Thank you. I am new to the Northern WV area, and a new flintlock shooter. I haven't gone into the woods with it yet, but range to e is a blast. Far more fun than ANY cartridge gun shooting I have ever done at the range.
Very nice video, a lot of great kit, I'll have to check out his website, keep doing what your doing great job, Best of Luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.
Excellent presentation. I once had your bag and it was stolen from me, one of these days I'll will purchase another, with all the accessories. So how do you spell your last name?
People get a possibles bag wrong, probably because of badly research movies. A possibles bag is actually something you carry on your back, much like a backpack, except that it was often a cross body tube, and it held a lot of clothing and gear. It's where you carried all your worldly possessions, such as clothing, gear too large for your belt, even large amounts of food. People during that period did sometimes carry a haversack, but never called it a possibles bag. The only small pouch they carried was a shooting bag, and that's what they called it. I know it's reached the point where most people really believe a possibles bag is a small bag that hangs over the shoulder, but this simply is not historically accurate. "Possible" means "all my possessions". Not strictly true, of course, but for the most part, it was accurate. Other than a blanket roll, everything they owned, other than what was in the shooting bag, or carried on their belt, was in the possibles bag on their back. Sometimes the blanket itself was wrapped around the possibles bag. As I said, the only small bag, often identical to the one you call a possibles bag, was the shooting pouch or bag, and contained only items related to the use of the rifle. They called it a shooting pouch or a shooting bag, but never a possibles bag.
i’m new into flintlock muzzle load and i’m looking for quality leather work for my “starter kit” i was wondering if he ships to Canada. ps, i really enjoy the content keep up the good work!
I'm new to flintlock huntin and I was wondering what kind of powder you use for the pan? And I'm a knife maker and I was wondering what knife you are carrying whenever you go hunt? But anyway, nice videos and awesome gear!
BCUSA has a place to sell your used bush crafting gear. We are all dying, some of us have just been given hints as to our due date, others get no warning. Good luck to all of us...
My dad made bags both custom and production from the mid seventies until the mid nineties. He made them for Dixie gun works Track of the wolf and gander mountain to name a few. His custom bags were very sought after. He considered a guy named Gary Birch to be the top contemporary bag maker of the time. Having said all of that your work looks outstanding. Those production bags actually have a custom look to them.
Just got mine. He is still making a VERY good shooting bag. Excellent quality!
Just got mine after a couple years debating. Had a leather bag a number of years ago ,but wasn't happy with it. Finally decided to go for it ,and these bags are awesome! I got the Woodland bag, leather strap, with hunters star inlay. No reason my Grandchildren shouldn't be shooting out of this bag if they want it when I'm gone.
I won't buy anything but Leatherman products. Have an Eastern Woodland bag that I purchased about 12 years ago, also slings, tool pouches, tools etc. Stopped in on my way back home from Fort Chambers today and picked up one of the primitive bags as well as another tool pouch, ball bag, and a couple screwdrivers. Gary's stuff can't be beat.
I’ve been using two of his bags for 10 years now . Great products, real nice guy also .
I have used a leatherman bag for several years. Great product!
I will post this video on American Longhunter Forum
Just picked up a "Leatherman" shooting bag the other day. Very nice bag that looks period correct.
there is a time to get meat then there is a time to enjoy life .....you have a charmed life and I enjoy every video you produce , thank you
I too am a leathersmith. I started in 1991 in Pittsburgh Pa.
Another place you can put a patch knife sheath is at the top/front side of the gusset. That way you can leave the short start loop on the strap. That's the way I have my bag setup. God bless!
I have one of Garys bags and love it. Also have his horn strap.
Looking at your site now! Thank you. I am new to the Northern WV area, and a new flintlock shooter. I haven't gone into the woods with it yet, but range to e is a blast. Far more fun than ANY cartridge gun shooting I have ever done at the range.
Great looking bags.
I come from Asia, and asian use bulk horn to hold gunpowder.the bottom is triangle. the cap is a bamboo tube that can hold gunpowder for one shot.
I love the bamboo idea!
Nice
I got to get me one of those slings.
I have some of these products. The lock cover is excellent.
Gary makes excellent products. Thanks for posting this helpful video
I 2nd that...we have several products & excellent quality
just ordered a ball pouch and trail bag can't wait!!!
I have one of these bags and they are very reliable and durable
Definitely looking for a leather shooting bag or a kit that I can assemble
Very nice video, a lot of great kit, I'll have to check out his website, keep doing what your doing great job, Best of Luck always and thanks for sharing your videos.
Thank you again John. I appreciate your comments and support for our videos.
Awesome bags I like your moving straps
Excellent presentation. I once had your bag and it was stolen from me, one of these days I'll will purchase another, with all the accessories. So how do you spell your last name?
Good info and video. Must admit I did laugh when you said " here we have my ball bag" I was sipping coke at the time and thought wtf hahaha
Will be buying some stuff!
I just moves from Carlisle Pa to York Pa.
what type of pants do you use on traditional hunts
That was a treat thank you
Really great video. Thanks for the info.
Thanks! You're welcome
People get a possibles bag wrong, probably because of badly research movies. A possibles bag is actually something you carry on your back, much like a backpack, except that it was often a cross body tube, and it held a lot of clothing and gear.
It's where you carried all your worldly possessions, such as clothing, gear too large for your belt, even large amounts of food. People during that period did sometimes carry a haversack, but never called it a possibles bag. The only small pouch they carried was a shooting bag, and that's what they called it.
I know it's reached the point where most people really believe a possibles bag is a small bag that hangs over the shoulder, but this simply is not historically accurate.
"Possible" means "all my possessions". Not strictly true, of course, but for the most part, it was accurate. Other than a blanket roll, everything they owned, other than what was in the shooting bag, or carried on their belt, was in the possibles bag on their back. Sometimes the blanket itself was wrapped around the possibles bag.
As I said, the only small bag, often identical to the one you call a possibles bag, was the shooting pouch or bag, and contained only items related to the use of the rifle. They called it a shooting pouch or a shooting bag, but never a possibles bag.
No sir, you are wrong there.
I agree, its a shooting bag, not a possible bag. Possibles are all the other items you might need otherbtgan shooting stuff.
Very nice video man
check out my channel and could you subscribe
Just tried checking your web site. Was not able to find???
this might be a dumb question but..... why the notches on the blade???
i’m new into flintlock muzzle load and i’m looking for quality leather work for my “starter kit” i was wondering if he ships to Canada.
ps, i really enjoy the content keep up the good work!
I'm currently making my dad a denim glasses case for my dad
Do you you make your own strap material, I can’t find it anywhere.
At 1:45 all British blokes will just piss themselves laughing!
Gary... are your bags shown here made from cow or Bison hide?
Do you sell do it yourself plans ?
Very nice work! Where are you at?
I'm new to flintlock huntin and I was wondering what kind of powder you use for the pan? And I'm a knife maker and I was wondering what knife you are carrying whenever you go hunt? But anyway, nice videos and awesome gear!
We use 4F GOEX blackpowder in the pan. We use knives similar to the one in the video at 14.40
Leatherwoodoutdoors2 Thank you for the valuable information.
Table will make beater to present Your products.
Very pretty.
Good vid
Nice purses guys, but you really need to get shoes to match!
I have all this and more any ideas how to sell it. I'm dying
BCUSA has a place to sell your used bush crafting gear.
We are all dying, some of us have just been given hints as to our due date, others get no warning. Good luck to all of us...
Where did you get the Frock and wool Shirt?
a friend gave it to me.
keep it up or good
Thanks!
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traditional safari must be funny.
Revwar?? Geez.
Too bad they dont ship to Europe. Its actually not easy to get an authentic frontiersknife over here.