Must-have Winter Gear Upgrade! Unleash The Power Of A Military Wool Scarf!

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  • Must-have Winter Gear Upgrade! Unleash The Power Of A Military Wool Scarf! Military Surplus
    Exploring the versatile function of the wool scarf
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  • @simplefieldcraft
    @simplefieldcraft 9 місяців тому +26

    I remember the wool head over that was issued to us in the British army back in the 80’s. It was about the same length as the commercial Buff head socks you can purchase now. Every squaddie tried to get at least two. One for your neck and the other you turn into the commando style hat. Best bit of kit I ever nicked when I left.

  • @robertchute1984
    @robertchute1984 9 місяців тому +3

    I like how you give credit to other people when due. Shows integrity.

  • @jkasak7633
    @jkasak7633 9 місяців тому +6

    Wonders never cease to amaze! Who would have thought that something so simple could do so much.

  • @Flashahol
    @Flashahol 9 місяців тому +5

    Medieval hoods are based on the principle that heat rises. The French version (Chaperon) I am familiar with is basically a medieval hood with a sleeve like much this closed military scarf in the back of the hood part so it could be used in many different configurations, a lot like you show here.

  • @nielssterk2957
    @nielssterk2957 9 місяців тому

    You wil honor this guy Canada. But know we are just but man and woman.
    You're in my hart 4ever.
    Truckers & Farmers
    We dont forget.
    It only takes a spark to unite again.
    Much love from Holland ❤

  • @snaponjohn100
    @snaponjohn100 9 місяців тому +5

    Great video Dave. I never would’ve thought of all those things you could do with the scarf. I also wanted to tell you that your haircut looks great on you. God bless you, your family, and your business. John.

  • @paulshirley3054
    @paulshirley3054 9 місяців тому +3

    Great video and tips. As a long time wool wearer, please remember to store your wool items in moth proof bags. Those suckers ruined some nice Icelandic wool items years ago. I learned my lesson the hard way.

  • @richstone2627
    @richstone2627 9 місяців тому

    Now I have to break out my wool scarves and practice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time.

  • @eliprice138
    @eliprice138 9 місяців тому +2

    I’ll be a son of a gun … I’ve been wearing a military wool scarf exactly the same as you show for quite a while now , and that what you showed is brilliant. So thank you ! And say for the past eight years or so I’ve been really pushing this issue with wool clothing. If you can afford it or when you can afford it, you’ll be happy I know I am.

  • @asmith7876
    @asmith7876 9 місяців тому

    I have several scarves including an OD Green one...now I have to dig them all out and rethink everything I knew about scarves!

  • @jamesmetzler2031
    @jamesmetzler2031 9 місяців тому +2

    Another very versatile piece of equipment, and very expertly demonstrated. I need a couple of these!

  • @Gottaculat
    @Gottaculat 9 місяців тому +2

    Dang, they're sold out on your site.
    Lucky for me, there's a milsurp store about 5 minutes away, and they had the open end type in stock. Seems smaller than the one in your video, but I was able to turn it into a hat, coif, and full mask just fine, so good call on great kit!
    I have a full beard, so if it's itchy, I'm not noticing, except just a tad around my forehead.
    A buddy gave me a tip that works great with my Pendleton wool blanket to eliminate the itching: wash only in cold water, DO NOT wring it out; let it hang and air dry (I find the shower curtain rod is perfect for this if you sweep the curtain aside). Once dry, it's fluffy, warm, and not itchy. He's big into wool clothes, and learned that trick.

  • @00Klingon
    @00Klingon 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video! I've carried one of these scarves for years and learned quite a bit from this video! I'll be putting these tips to use!

  • @josephcole8875
    @josephcole8875 7 місяців тому

    some guy wrongly criticized david on another video for advertising things which are for sale. Besides the mountain of free how to content on this channel, videos like this show why you would want the product and how you can use it. He isn't advertising high fashion neck ties, he is giving people options on what to use innawoods. The fact that he includes some information on where the product is available is helpful and saves me time and prevents me from buying some cheap imitation thing. Not the same thing at all of some know-nothing influencer advertising some useless cheap gadget not worth its weight. Are we going to complain about mors kochanski for saying mora knives are good and worth a buy? no. Thanks Dave, this is good stuff.

  • @backwoodsbrooksknives4625
    @backwoodsbrooksknives4625 9 місяців тому +1

    I remember seeing a Dave Holiday video where he was singing the praises of the trappers sash. How when tied around the midsection properly it would act like a shoulder less vest to add insulation. I could see a couple scarfs being used together to become a full vest in a pinch.

  • @michaelbaldwin6543
    @michaelbaldwin6543 9 місяців тому +2

    I agree with this concept completely. I prefer to use the a couple of merino wool neck gaiters for my neck and headwear, but I also keep a three yard piece of wool cloth (9' x 3') in my go bag to use as a scarf or small blanket. These pieces have served me well for many years.

  • @ibeattheleaves5005
    @ibeattheleaves5005 9 місяців тому

    I just bought one and I love it. Originally I missed the part where it was sewn on both ends. I'll buy more when the black is back in stock.

  • @gregorydamian4802
    @gregorydamian4802 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Dave for another great video. I loved this piece of gear when I was in the Army station in Germany. Thanks for reminding me how versatile this garment was. Excellent!!!

  • @sams568
    @sams568 9 місяців тому +1

    By using the double layer technique, you could slip your feet in there as extra insulation as part of a sleep system.

  • @jeffrichards5106
    @jeffrichards5106 9 місяців тому

    Very nice and versatile, thanks for the video!👍👍

  • @GeneSims-yi4ln
    @GeneSims-yi4ln 9 місяців тому

    Yes sir. A scarf is nice to have while you're sitting in a deer stand too. Good video. You gave me some more good ideas for one. Good thing I brought you along.

  • @JamesSmith-pc6bh
    @JamesSmith-pc6bh 8 місяців тому

    Most places I was stationed we weren't allowed to wear our scarves. But when I was allowed to wear it I loved it, kept me very warm.

  • @theenglandguy
    @theenglandguy 9 місяців тому +2

    You should make a video detailing your philosophy towards single-use vs. multi-use items, why you choose one vs. the other in certain circumstances, pros and cons for each, item examples, your thought process when evaluating items for use, etc. I believe it's the thing I have the most trouble teaching the guys I work with. Thanks.

  • @suttonsplash14
    @suttonsplash14 9 місяців тому

    The beauty of simplicity

  • @mendyviola
    @mendyviola 9 місяців тому

    I have quite the collection of cashmere and wool scarves and shawls. They are not only warm and practical, but can be quite fashionable as well. Welcome to the club boys. 😂

  • @freightpilot222
    @freightpilot222 9 місяців тому

    The old cap comforter. What was old is new again. Keep on learning and passing along these skills.

  • @meganlalli5450
    @meganlalli5450 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Ive paxked scarves often but didn't know about this kind. Guess i have my next knitting project lined up now! 😊

  • @guycalgary7800
    @guycalgary7800 9 місяців тому

    Mitten cap, toboggan, touque , etc i love all the regional names. Thats a great piece of kit.

  • @Dreoilin
    @Dreoilin 9 місяців тому

    I've been doing this for years but never thought the pillow option or the water bottle option as I always used socks. Damn good Video!!!

  • @slickydicky
    @slickydicky 9 місяців тому

    I have one that's sewn on the ends, and it's by far the best piece of winter clothing I own right beside the wool boggins yall sell. And thats a neat trick with making the face wrap out of it! I see myself using that this winter trout fishing!

  • @JohnJolaOutdoors
    @JohnJolaOutdoors 9 місяців тому

    Great video Dave lots of good information. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ostekuste3646
    @ostekuste3646 9 місяців тому

    Just picked one up from SRO last week. Already got some good use out of it during some sub freezing temps.

  • @alexanderbielski9327
    @alexanderbielski9327 9 місяців тому +1

    I got one of those green surplus scarfs last summer just started using it in the fall now into winter and wow does it make a difference. Get a wool sweater wool gloves and scarf and guarantee you’re gonna be nice and cozy. Until you overheat and end up in base layers 😂

  • @bikemannc
    @bikemannc 9 місяців тому

    Aw Man , THANK You, wondering no longer why both ends were closed ! I'm blown away ! 👍

  • @bensbackwoods
    @bensbackwoods 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the shout out Dave! 👊🔥 Good Stuff!

  • @alanrice39
    @alanrice39 9 місяців тому

    I have the military issue wool scarf, never thought bout these other uses, thanks Dave!

  • @scottbruce9872
    @scottbruce9872 9 місяців тому

    Still have/use my from USMC boot camp 1982. Thanks for showing other uses.

  • @therulesaredifferent8280
    @therulesaredifferent8280 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Dave

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR 9 місяців тому

    We use to do alot of the same stuff as kids!! I had a long tube style hat/scarf it was really long never use it for a gun tho hahaha very cool video!

  • @dgf41780
    @dgf41780 9 місяців тому

    Added note about the rear roll tucked toboggan. In addition to the 4 layers on the ears, there's also 4 layers on the back half of the head. This configuration is really 4 layers over the majority of the head.

  • @ed5042
    @ed5042 9 місяців тому

    great video, of course. Been using scarves forever. Amazingly keeps you warm to the level of a light sweater.

  • @JustInCases72
    @JustInCases72 9 місяців тому

    I great video. I have had a wool scarf for a long time I use it when it’s really cold and I’m out for a few days in the woods

  • @peterbogart4531
    @peterbogart4531 9 місяців тому

    T Y again, Dave. To keep my face warm in the too often 60 or more below zero of the Yukon winters I would cut a long piece of soft wool from an old shirt about four inches wide and make a long roll about 2 inches wide out of it. I was wearing a very warm sheepskin trooper hat that was proof against any deep cold. I would tie the roll of wool cloth around my head, across the ears, upper cheeks, and nose. It was enough to keep my whole face from frostbite without the need for a mask while hiking and working. I could have used a couple of those versatile military wool tube scarves for when I stopped, though. Very often the greatest need was to avoid generally overheating while keeping particularly vulnerable parts warm.

  • @hiramhaji7813
    @hiramhaji7813 9 місяців тому +1

    Outstanding

  • @joshuahoward7567
    @joshuahoward7567 9 місяців тому

    Great piece of kit

  • @sosayweall7290
    @sosayweall7290 9 місяців тому +1

    I have the U.K. Army version of the tubular scarf and it is a good piece of kit.

  • @darrenspurling2357
    @darrenspurling2357 9 місяців тому

    Very nice Dave...thanks

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 9 місяців тому

    Thinking 'outside the box' again! These are fine tips.

  • @effeojnedib7208
    @effeojnedib7208 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for your video ! Might replace a smogh with one of the scarves in my kit.

  • @luanaewerling8883
    @luanaewerling8883 9 місяців тому +1

    Ótimo video Dave. Manda um alô pro Brasil, você tem vários fãs aqui, grande abraço. 👍

  • @peterott-tn6pf
    @peterott-tn6pf 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video Dave!

  • @stiv458
    @stiv458 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant, thank you for this video. Coincidentally I ordered one of these yesterday. Anyone in the UK..these are just £8.50 on ebay atm. They will probably go up in price very soon..

  • @weerobot
    @weerobot 9 місяців тому

    Amazing that Tube Thing..

  • @woodstrekker6345
    @woodstrekker6345 9 місяців тому

    Great for pulling down over your eyes for a daytime nap.

  • @nolanhines7251
    @nolanhines7251 9 місяців тому +1

    Don't be a fool! Get some wool! - spoken in younger Arnold Swartzenegger voice

  • @skipharris5764
    @skipharris5764 9 місяців тому

    I have a Belgium surplus scarf like the first example. I have worked it into a British style head over. Very thick and warm

  • @CreativeRedundancy
    @CreativeRedundancy 9 місяців тому

    Awesome and versatile. Could sit on it while doing tasks like striking that ferro rod or fixing a tire too.

  • @kingsclownvideos
    @kingsclownvideos 9 місяців тому

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 9 місяців тому

    😊looks good Dave 😊thanks

  • @lesliepaulkovacs6442
    @lesliepaulkovacs6442 9 місяців тому

    I own several of them, and they’re part of the Winter Section of various kits.

  • @thathaslage
    @thathaslage 9 місяців тому

    I still have two of them I was issued... I still keep one in my vehicle as an emergency winter item.

  • @je710817
    @je710817 9 місяців тому

    The old ww2 Brit commando unit used the wool scarf on the same way to make their commando hat.
    The Dutch Commando 's still using it during their Commando training..its named de Mutsdas

  • @sgtjrr9771
    @sgtjrr9771 9 місяців тому

    Fresh cut looks sharp! Thank you Sir!

  • @mitchpalmer5116
    @mitchpalmer5116 6 місяців тому

    My issued one is gray. (Air Force) still have it.

  • @rajibjoshi9647
    @rajibjoshi9647 9 місяців тому

    wool shawl is good to have extra pair of wool socks just a normal wniter scarf and big cloth handkerchief are great to have on you also a baseball cap and tuke and leather gloves

  • @davem4193
    @davem4193 9 місяців тому

    I have a few of the hollow ended scarfs, I don't go into the woods without one in the winter.

  • @johnskitzis6540
    @johnskitzis6540 9 місяців тому

    Love all the options. Thank you!

  • @dondiego124
    @dondiego124 9 місяців тому

    Great video thanks.

  • @neoaliphant
    @neoaliphant 9 місяців тому

    i carry a merino large wool buff in winter, so many wearing options, and can be added to my normal buff to double uo, packs up really small...

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse 9 місяців тому +2

    First time seeing you bareheaded! You're not bald! 😅
    Growing up in the 60's, stocking caps were popular - a tuque (Canada) that was 3 to 5 ft long - worn much the ways you suggest.

  • @robertlance6561
    @robertlance6561 9 місяців тому

    I have used one of these since I bought one from Clothing Sales when I was in the Guard over 40 years ago. Works very well with a dress coat over a suit and tie.
    Didn't know about these other uses.

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony5766 9 місяців тому

    What a great piece of kit!

  • @williamp3780
    @williamp3780 9 місяців тому

    Great info as always. I wish I could find some wool that didn’t itch.

  • @Gottaculat
    @Gottaculat 9 місяців тому +1

    What's the other video about these scarves you're talking about? When I search, all I get are shemagh videos despite specifying US military wool scarf. Are shemaghs wool?

  • @Jesse_Joseph
    @Jesse_Joseph 9 місяців тому

    Love the videos

  • @benterwellen
    @benterwellen 9 місяців тому

    Dave,
    Great tips on the scarf

  • @clayjones9907
    @clayjones9907 9 місяців тому

    That would be Crosby ,Noeth Dakota Approved❤😂.If you were in Crosby North Dakota in Winter of 2010/2011 you would understand .

  • @johnq.public8610
    @johnq.public8610 9 місяців тому

    Mr Canterbury i've really enjoyed your approach and philosophy to bushcraft and outdoors skills. Going back in time, the practicality of your skills was never so evident as when you were part of the show Dual Survival. I thought you were good then and I truly believe you have grown in talent.
    As far as using a wool scarf and the option of open or closed tube ends, I have for years used the same wool scarf arrangement but with one end closed and the other open. Same scarf, fewer disadvantages.
    Keep up the good work and thanks for the informative and entertaining videos.
    Go Air Force!

  • @keithricketts4867
    @keithricketts4867 9 місяців тому

    Push it in from both sides and you have a sleeve style hand warmer..

  • @eugenechavis5011
    @eugenechavis5011 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Dave very informative

  • @markw.3743
    @markw.3743 9 місяців тому

    Hmmm 🤔 Even Dave called it a toboggan ! So to my northern friends who tried to correct me for saying that , I now feel vindicated ! Thanks Dave !

  • @BorealWoodsrunner
    @BorealWoodsrunner 9 місяців тому

    This has the feel of an old video from years ago with that hair cut lol

  • @jimmyfields5831
    @jimmyfields5831 9 місяців тому

    Afternoon Dave hope all is well

  • @BrosephRussell
    @BrosephRussell 9 місяців тому

    That is great ! So versatile HellToTheYeah

  • @canadafree2087
    @canadafree2087 9 місяців тому

    Is the newer one a repro Dave or current issue? I've only had the tube one made by blind people (according to the tag). I do like the Canadian one that is almost the size of a sheet, but interestingly made out of 100% cotton.

  • @carrdoug99
    @carrdoug99 9 місяців тому

    Is the black scarf something you're going to introduce? It doesn't appear to be on your outfitting website.

  • @dstadt71
    @dstadt71 9 місяців тому

    Can't find the non military version on your website. Is it something that is going to be added?

  • @EphemeralRage
    @EphemeralRage 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info!

  • @Sir-Cyr_Rill-Nil-Mill
    @Sir-Cyr_Rill-Nil-Mill 9 місяців тому

    _which one was the _*_Dr. Who_*_ wear?_ ;^}
    sure seems to me that the sewn end one would become 17x more useful if it had buttoned over pockets, both inside the pocket bottom fold over & uptop entrance with the buttons internal. I know it would cost considerable more.

  • @norbertpap6994
    @norbertpap6994 9 місяців тому

    Can somebody tell me the mesurements for this kind of scarf?
    I'm from Hungary and without measurments I can't find something similar
    Thank you everyone

  • @carlray4809
    @carlray4809 9 місяців тому

    I JUST GOT ONE BRO.

  • @mistastabs5840
    @mistastabs5840 9 місяців тому

    Very cool idea...

  • @lakevna
    @lakevna 9 місяців тому

    I dont think any of the demonstrated uses actually required being open on _both_ ends.
    I wonder if closing just one end would give additional versatility by allowing both sets of uses.

  • @supertug2005
    @supertug2005 9 місяців тому

    Can someone direct me to the scarf that has less itch on the website. All I see is US GI scarf. The only other scarf is cotton. THanks!

  • @smd482000
    @smd482000 9 місяців тому

    Never seen on like where did you pick it atI like it must like a biff

  • @bradclifford2399
    @bradclifford2399 9 місяців тому

    Where do we find the black scarf with the sewed ends you show? I thought on your website but no.

  • @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976
    @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 9 місяців тому

    The link takes me to what looks like the OD green one, and is sold out, ( I'll be back for that one) but I want the black one too, is it available through the Self reliance site?

  • @hemansr3893
    @hemansr3893 9 місяців тому +1

    That haircut looks familiar...

  • @bradrhoades4349
    @bradrhoades4349 9 місяців тому

    When I was a young boy I grew up in southern Ohio. No one down here knows what a toboggan is. I've used that word and they just stare at me.

  • @YankeeWoodcraft
    @YankeeWoodcraft 9 місяців тому

    Love mine.
    I use it as a neck gaiter and cut off a section of it to fashion a mask because it's a tubular scarf.