"Moccasins are a civilized way of going barefoot."- sage advice from one of my reenacting friends when I was new to the hobby.
@thedeerskindiary
12 күн бұрын
Yes. Like wet socks mostly lol.
@johnndavis7647
3 ай бұрын
An interesting group to study is the early Georgia Rangers. They were active from the late 1600s into the mid 1700s. Their job was to patrol the boundary area between the native land and the settlers land to be sure that neither side broke the treaty they had between them. The Rangers were woodsmen who lived without much support for weeks at a time. Being mostly self sufficient.
@thedeerskindiary
3 ай бұрын
Is there a good book to check out about them? I have heard of them, especially during the Revolution, but the accounts made them sound more like Regulators that were part of the army.
@johnndavis7647
3 ай бұрын
@@thedeerskindiary They have a re-enactment at Fort King George in Darien Georgia. They have a gift shop with books and pamplets on early life in the area. That's where is first heard of them. There were some re-enactors there who were Georgia Ranger impressions.
@Randman64
4 ай бұрын
Great video, in the 18th century spy craft was called the Black Arts
@thedeerskindiary
3 ай бұрын
Ooooh what a cool term! I think I’ll use it.
@stephenfields6236
Жыл бұрын
Fine job of teaching. You covered a lot of information in a short time , which isn’t easy. You shared lots of good accouterments. I started attempting to portray the Long Hunter way back in 1977 and am still interested at age 72. It’s a learning process for sure and you will meet many good , helpful , and talented folks along the way. . Keep your family evolved as long as possible. You won’t regret it. Don’t settle for anything but the best historically correct equipment.
@thedeerskindiary
10 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. I missed this comment somehow so I regret the late response.
@martinmeltzer2696
Жыл бұрын
This was a very informative video! Well Done! When I was in the Army (Late '70's) anybody that went into areas that we did not control, were referred to as going into "Indian Country". You make an excellent point about the primary mission of a Scout/Recon... To See And Not Be Seen.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service sir.
@richardschafer7858
11 ай бұрын
I was a scout (11B) with the 82nd Airborne. I get the not cooking anything. We always ate cold, as fire would be a foolish way to get compromised. Great channel!
@thedeerskindiary
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the insight and support!
@Hidetannerslife
3 ай бұрын
A very thorough & helpful video 😊
@thedeerskindiary
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@almartin9500
Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Tracking, cutting sign, something that most don’t realize the importance of, even in modern times. A vital skill for any recon/recce/scout types. Living Historians/reenactors who portray a scout/spy should learn at least the basics. There’s a real rush when picking up a sign and begin cutting. Excellent breakdown of kit. Food, what about jerked beef and parched corn? I get eating cold, done it countless times in real “Indian” country. Last thing you need is fire/smoke or smell of food cooking to attract unwanted guests. I read about a handful of parched corn could provide energy for a day and experimented with it. Pretty true, I went almost a whole day of trekking the mountains without eating.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
It is likely that parched corn was taken/eaten as was jerked meats. I wanted to highlight some rations that we know were carried and how they may be replicated today.
@jackcook8613
6 ай бұрын
Another fine video. Thanks
@thedeerskindiary
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@P.ilhaformosatherium
Ай бұрын
this vid"s worth my Buck and time
@thedeerskindiary
Ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@rickgaston7118
Жыл бұрын
All of your videos are very well done . Thank you for this sharing of knowledge
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words and support!
@jamesvatter5729
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Cool hat. I'm guessing you forked over quite a few "shillings" for that one!
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't too bad but you do pay for the materials. It's worth it in the winter!
@genethorn6592
5 ай бұрын
My 5th Great Grandfather was John Cutright, a well known frontier scout at Bush’s Fort. Buckhannon, WV today is located where Bush’s Fort was located in the 1770s. It was around 50 miles South of Prickett’s Fort where you were this weekend. I enjoyed your seminar at School of the Longhunter!
@thedeerskindiary
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dwarden7829
Жыл бұрын
Great video, brother!
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@earlshaner4441
6 ай бұрын
I love history and 1754 re-enactment campout
@thedeerskindiary
6 ай бұрын
Me too. It is my happy place.
@jamesellsworth9673
9 күн бұрын
Fine information and reproduction equipment!
@thedeerskindiary
7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@briansherrillruralliving9708
Жыл бұрын
I'd give you 10 thumbs up if I had that many. I really enjoy these types of videos
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. I am glad you enjoy them and it makes it all worth it.
@bushcraftua1
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋. Thanks for the awesome video. I love old, historical things, as if I am returning to the era of the past.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@timber123doddle
Жыл бұрын
Best one yet! Great job, keep them coming.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am certainly going to have to be made to stop!
@TheWoodlandEscape
Жыл бұрын
Great job sharing some great historical research… appreciate your effort and dedication.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated sir. Welcome back from an epic vacation!
@roycehuepers4325
3 ай бұрын
Interestingly, this was actually what a ninja was. It was a job not a class. Shinobi were Samurai or ashigaru (footsoldier) scouts.
@thedeerskindiary
3 ай бұрын
I never thought about Samurai having different specialties. That’s pretty cool.
@TheTsarsTailor1910
Жыл бұрын
Working in 1850's living history, we have some similar stuff, obviously styles change and things they carried were similar but some differences. I just found your channel and it is such a great, and detailed find! Thank you for your hard work!
@thedeerskindiary
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I regret that I am just seeing and responding to this.
@TheTsarsTailor1910
6 ай бұрын
It's no problem at all!
@lusolad
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your research. Appreciate it. Your channel is much better than some others I have seen.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
That's very humbling. Thank you.
@johnovanic9560
Жыл бұрын
Indeed good job! Videos like these help me put together my accoutrement
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Simple is almost always best I think. Take a look at Nathan Kobuck's Buffalo Trace blog and the Of Sorts for Provincials blogs for good info also. They are who helped me.
@timberdrifter8225
Жыл бұрын
Just the essentials. Nothing extra. That blanket is interesting. Hadn't seen one quite like that before. Period blankets and other woven goods are fascinating to me. One of those subjects i want to delve into eventually. Thanks for the video
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Look up Robert Gordon Stone. He is the 18th century blanket guy.
@genethorn6592
5 ай бұрын
Stone has his blankets at Fort Frederick Market Fair every year. They are great. I have a Wilde Blanket but I don’t think she makes them anymore. If you find a used one they are all documented period patterns.
@CaptRons18thcentury
Жыл бұрын
Great video...
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jeffreymcintire8273
Жыл бұрын
Very well done. Signed, a fellow Scout/Spy.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@wanderlustjake
Жыл бұрын
Great video and info. I’m relatively new to the hobby and you inspired me to look up some of your references (very helpful) to do further research. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more of your videos.
@thedeerskindiary
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and support. I am happy tp help.
@2gpowell
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating, great presentation!
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@notapj
Жыл бұрын
Awesome information!
@ashleyanderson2859
Жыл бұрын
👍
@hillbillybub6306
Жыл бұрын
This is good stuff,love all the info.
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Please stay tuned for more!
@frederickmalicki550
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video !
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@SirFrederick
Жыл бұрын
Before I could carry a Musket (insurance says 16) I was a scout for my regiment
@lusolad
Жыл бұрын
In your readings have you come across much information on the ages of the men who did this? Up in New England we had rangers ( civilian) and some seem to have been on the older side....40s to 60s....
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
It seems to be younger men to be honest. Tribe and others were 19-25 ish when they scouted. I think that there were some older men but it was a harsh environment to be sure so I am guessing that as one got older they were a rarity in a younger man's game. But beware the old man in that young man's game!
@mikem4403
Жыл бұрын
I am interested in that original fire pouch. I tried to search it but could not find anything. Could you direct me to more info on that? Thanks
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
Here is the link. www.scribd.com/document/220871791/Ross-K-Harper-An-Early-New-England-Pouch-and-Toolkit-Museum-of-the-Fur-Trade-Quarterly-vol-46-no-3-Fall-2010-6-14?fbclid=IwAR2nCJoInIpu1Iris0q8SwhhzT4dz7RSjvaPfdTnPiPoE8JEWBof9bG5rC4
@mikem4403
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@gopher0
Жыл бұрын
I would love to know how to make that bacon ?
@thedeerskindiary
Жыл бұрын
It’s basically salt-lots of salt, time, and a smokehouse. Jon Townsend has some recipes for salt pork and you might look at some of the European recipes like Westphalian ham and slanina bacon for more tips. I buy my stuff from George’s Smoked Meats and have it sent to me before events where cooler access is limited.
@outdoorlife5396
6 ай бұрын
How much is a shilling vs a dollar? Just wondering.
@thedeerskindiary
6 ай бұрын
What exactly do you mean?
@outdoorlife5396
6 ай бұрын
@@thedeerskindiary Is a shilling like a penny, a quarter or what. I never did understand the old system of English money.
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