Seeing the beuty of Scotland as a Irish celt makes me un imaginable jealous of the amount of wild lands that are still left in your beutiful counrty

Seeing your videos makes me want to do the exact same thing. Makes me wanna learn about how my Apache ancestors managed on their treks through the Chihuahuan desert.

@saber2802

2 жыл бұрын

The desert is a pretty harsh place. I wanna do the same thing, but I live in Northern New Mexico

@janetmackinnon3411

2 жыл бұрын

THat sounds a good idea!

@comm744

2 жыл бұрын

Please do and make videos.

@pepper5128

2 жыл бұрын

Do it

@grandplans

2 жыл бұрын

For me, I would have to study up on my German and Polish ancestry and see how they lived and survived in this time period. I would love to do the same thing.

Those linen shirts need to make a comeback. I’d wear those all the time.

@ragnkja

2 жыл бұрын

Not only is linen a lot better for the environment than cotton is, it's also more comfortable in both hot and cold weather (cotton is, as you probably know already, quite dangerous if you get it damp (for example with sweat) and then cold) and less prone to getting stinky.

@splintmeow4723

2 жыл бұрын

@@ragnkja right! always made them such nice summer shirts 😎 but I also like the cut/design of that period. Oooo so nice.

@ragnkja

2 жыл бұрын

@@splintmeow4723 One advantage of shirts from time periods when shirts and other undergarments were generally made at home is that they're simple enough to make yourself. Morgan Donner has a video on making a Tudor era shirt (so previous century) and Bernadette Banner has one on making an 18th century one. They're pretty similar in constructions, so following their methods should work for the century in-between as well. Just make the neckline, collar, cuffs and length to suit your goals.

@splintmeow4723

2 жыл бұрын

@@ragnkja that’s the thing, I know if I bought a length of linen, I’d absolutely ruin it. I have made custom before and it always turns out a mess. ☹️

@ragnkja

2 жыл бұрын

@@splintmeow4723 A shirt is more forgiving in terms of fit than most garments, since it doesn’t have to fit precisely in any way. Tip if you don’t know how deep you prefer the split at the top of the chest to be: make it fairly shallow at first, and then deepen it until it fits your head size and preferences, before you fell those edges.

I'm glad you didn't fall in a bog. I could see the news title now: perfectly preserved highlander from the 17 hundreds fond in bog!

It's awesome to learn these details and see how these things are used. I'm Australian but most of my ancestors are Scottish. I love learning how my ancestors lived and the details of their daily life. Thanks for making these videos, they are appreciated.

@tgillies101

2 жыл бұрын

Same, Australian with Scottish ancestors. Australia is a wonderful country but I feel an ancestral call to understand where my bloodline comes from.

@codymarkley8372

2 жыл бұрын

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@codymarkley8372

2 жыл бұрын

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@sh-hg4eg

2 жыл бұрын

People talking of ancestry and bloodlines but probably don't extend this to anything beyond a light hearted LARP.

@jolla9963

Жыл бұрын

I can see a lot of these things being used in the early days of Australian exploration. Hard places both lands, Australia a little more so though as the plant life was extremely different.

inspired me to do a similar trip in Norfolk last October, no Scottish ancestry but I just love how practical the kilt is, I traded up for a few modern comforts like fluffy wellies and a proper hiking backpack but did my first 20 mile hike on the peddars way, then to finish it off I spent I night under the stars in just my sleeping bag albeit a chilly one as it rained a few minutes before sunset, that part of the north norfolk coast has really low light pollution however so was extremely worth it, thanks for the inspiration

@grandplans

2 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine what the night sky would look like with little light pollution. I did experience that once when in the mountains in Arizona. I walked into a clearing and looked up..... I couldn't look away. It was so beautiful. I'm not trying to be religious, but thinking back to when reading about the people in old testimate bible days, the celestial bodies they described seeing that we today need a telescope to see.... wow........ Almost no light pollution then. I want to experience that.

Heyo, previously professional explorer here, worked with the US government to do some ecological surveys in the deserts of New Mexico. I just wanna say I was trained along the way by some very excellent wilderness experts, but I do wish I had done a lot more previous research like you have to determine what would be best to survive out there. I really like a lot of the kit you use like the cloth (which I can compare to my shemagh) and the staff (which I gifted several to my supervisors as it had many uses in the field) and will have to do a lot more previous research to ensure life out on the hitch is as practical and comfortable as possible next time I get out there. However, I'm glad we agree that knives are a must out there, you never know what you'll need and I keep my Bowie by my bedside all the time. Thank you for the inspiration and good luck on your future endeavors. Have a good yin!

god damn that landscape at 16:50 is absolutely jaw dropping... It almost looks like you've traveled back in time to the Jurassic period lol. I'm literally sitting here with the video paused just staring in amazement and jealousy.

Sehr cool. Ein Schaffell nutze ich auch seit 20 Jahren als Isomatte. Ein Plaid suche ich noch. Ich denke das ein Plaid das ultimative Survivaltool ist.

I'm not usually one to leave comments, but you have inspired me in so many ways. Lately though I've been inspired to start forging traditional Scottish fire steels for flint and steel kits. Its a long way but if you would ever like one shipped out to you from the USA let me know, I'd be happy too!

Bloody love these 'inventory' videos, it's like making up a character for a game! Awesome work!

I enjoyed your adventure, I am an Aussie, and I am a walking midge target. If you invent a repellent you will become a zillionaire over night. Best of Luck for your future adventures. 👌👍

Fascinating mate! So much thought gone into this! One thing that struck me is that you've got the weight right down. Much less than my modern gear - all in that wee bag and carried about you! I carry miles more weight for an over-nighter! Cheers!

its always a great day when you post a video! its so interesting to see how the gear we use has changed over the years!

Awesome breakdown Tom. Keeping your feet in good repair was probably the most important part. The thicker leather of the cow hide would be worth it. And the warmer plaid as well. I'd keep the pemmican and drop some of the bannock. Both are great "survival" food but you get more bang for your buck with the pemmican. Nate

Wonderful video, great resource. Sorry for going there, but how did you handle potty breaks? Good form is to bury, well away from water sources. Didn't see any larger leaves to wipe with. Curious how you handled this necessary, inevitable task and if it was addressed historically.

Beautiful green country, even denuded of trees as it is these...centuries. Got a good dose of Scottish, Irish and supposedly Pictish, among other things in my lineage. Have always wanted to visit Scotland. Even dreamed of living a quiet life in the Highlands or something. The way things are going with the world now, I seriously doubt that will ever happen. I have more freedom in the USA, and there's a lot more land here. It does my heart good to see you roaming and enjoying it in a way that pays homage to and honors our ancestors.

Haha! I love that quote: " I'm so highlander I use my sword as my pillow" absolutely amazing !

I enjoy your videos on early cultural camping. I have been enjoying similar videos about living here in America in the late 1600s put out by an American. I will start looking for similar content for other cultures. Have a good day.

Great video Tom!

Loved it! I love your historical kit! Wonderful materials!

What you do is amazing! Your passion is so inspiring 👌

I didn't actually expect the sword to be listed or brought along but it does make sense. Threats were very real during this time frame. Neat kit!

Yet again, thanks heartily for your informative and entertaining videos! Those vast and epic vistas are giving me a renewed Wanderlust.

Love this style of content, thanks for making it!

Love these videos, great kit. I’m constantly watching videos to update my traditional bushcraft kit and I really love how primitive this kit is and how natural, love it.

I especially liked how much thought you put into the weight. The first time I went camping with my basket-hilt sword I thought it would be too heavy on the day hikes, but I ended up using it to balance weight like you did. This video inspired me use more historical food!

Fantastic work Tom!

It's mad how people survived all of this and we're still here. These were real men, hard men, no one like this even exists anymore.

You are easily one of, if not my favorite youtuber . This stuff is fascinating and beautifully edited

It is good to see you back n the backroads again . ENJOY and remain safe

Excellent recap of your work, and the reference list was a great idea.

Amazingly Informative, found myself really enjoying listening to these videos on repeat and its always a blessing to see new posts from you, thanks!

Excellent video

Great video. What a complete travelers pack for the highlands.

Absolutely fantastic! Myself & a group of friends are attempting historical hiking (mostly early medieval) & some of this info we can use for our own packs. Thank you!

That was a really enjoyable watch, thanks for sharing it. It is people like you that are keeping the past alive and exploring it looks truly amazing, thanks again and cheers.

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience very very informative.

Fandabi Dozi 👍

Fantastic content! I love your work. Keep it up!

I am always impressed. Carry on the good work!

Such a cool job you did and such nice knowledges you have been gathering for all these years.. Well done !

I love your videos! They are really inspirational and useful. It's good to be reminded of basic survival skills for when needed😉love the historical facts😍

Thank You for taking me with you on your Adventure. Well Done and Informative. 🙂

I really love this video and have loads of respect and admiration for the effort it must have taken to produce it. Your experience with deer skin footwear matches my own. Deer hide is so useful for so many things but footwear is not one of them. Thanks for another well done and entertaining video experience!

I'm up in the California Sierras. The terrain here is a tad dryer and warmer than the Highlands of Scotland, but many of the items he recommends still apply. However cotton and denim are much more appropriate during the dry months(the best ten and a half months of the year). Wool definitely makes sense in the true Winter up here, dress accordingly.

Despite having seen all the videos already, this still fascinates me greatly. Appreciate it immensely. Cheers and atb from Norway

Love your videos. In my younger days, I hiked and camped out a great deal. It is so interesting to see how you make and use natural items to make ingenious tools and equipment. I am ashamed to say I used modern conveniences but wish I was young enough to do things your way.

That was fascinating. As an avid hiker in my younger days watching your trip and gear was fun. Frankly other than the shoes what you had was practical and comfortable compared to modern gear.

Phenomenal! Bravo, and thank you!

Survival skills are always the most interesting when they use historical elements. So awesome.

much respect for what u built yourself knowledgewise and with this channel! Gives me a big motivation in learning survival skills and expand my knowledge. Ty good sir!

HUGE HUGE HUGE respect.

Really good video, thank you. I cooked a modern Bannock recipe each day for my lunch during a hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon (carrying a bit more than 12kg!!!) and it is an excellent and fuel-economical food. I'll look up your earlier video and recipes. You're producing excellent content, best wishes.

Excellent video. I like the separate gear video with reference videos.

Brilliant, brilliant video 👏

What a wonderful video! So much information! I love your Highland Trail Mix of blueberries and pignuts.

I love your videos. I discovered you last year and now realize that i've missed some of your content because my sub box just doesn't show me everything sometimes. I've fixed the issue by ringing that bell. Anyway, you give me a lot of inspiration for my art(and just bring some joy to my life in general) and i'm happy that this video popped up in my sub feed.

12:30 I was fascinated to see your use of dried meat as a protein source. Now, I'm a Saffer (from South Africa). My ancestors were called Voortrekkers, and they banded together in groups and travelled from the then Cape Colony (around Cape Town) into the hinterland. Clearly they also needed ways to make food last. Their solution was something called Biltong. This is salt-dried venison (or beef) sometimes seasoned with ground coriander and cloves. Many of us still make this today and is now available in the UK. If you want to chat about details, that would be my pleasure!

Tom mate I have to say I love all ur videos so much and how much detail actually goes into not just ur kit but how u tell it an different ways u use the camera 😍just pointing out u say about it hard to get cow hide but just go to IKEA an they do cow hide rugs an sheep hid rugs as well

Good on you for you're Journey, good on me for watching. Much thanks. 👌🤠👍

Thanks for the video.

I'm glad I found this channel! Looking forward to browsing through your content✌

You're doing great work!

IMO, one of the most underrated pieces of kit is a piece of cloth: like you saw with your scarf/bandana piece - it has 10,000 uses.

I am amazed you are doing this it is wonderful.

I just recently subscribed and bought one of your cool patches.I really appreciate what you do as I've been into Scotish culture most of my Life.I am a big fan of a traditional Scotish band named the Tannahil Weavers.Keep up the amazing work.👍

This makes me want to try this with my old WW2 army gear. What would this be called? Larp camping? Historical hiking?

This is so cool! love your vibe and what you are doing, its like going back to go forward. I personally think our ancestors were right about pretty much everything and did it better than us .

Lovely! Thank you!

Your videos are just amazing

Love your videos, thanks for sharing!

Very interesting to see all the prep work, and how you chose the kit and items you took.

really awesome video, thank you :) I admire what your doing here, using history but filling in the gaps our knowledge by working out what could have been done to solve problems with the materials they had available in that time, and then trying it out, I have heard this referred to as "experimental archeology"

Great Video, look forward to more in the future

Any chance we could get a video about making the flute? Or maybe one on highland instruments in general? Thank you for your time

Great video. I hope in the years to come to try a bit of this myself.

Any just like that. You earned my sub. Great channel

You're really good at playing that flute! I would like to see a live concert one day! Quick question: Are there any courses being planned?

Love these videos!

Grand video, so much great advice.

Just love it . 💖

Thanks! Very interesting video! Greetings from Siberia! Good luck!

Another good one! I sort of wish you brought your short-bow. Enjoyed it!

Thoroughly enjoyed. I've often wondered about trying such a journey where I live in Colorado. The trail would be roughly 2700 to 3400 meters, and nighttime temps can drop below 2° C in some spots of the Rockies. Foraging is an issue as one would have to time the trip to be able to forage most wild berries. Water would be an issue, as TTBOMK, currently no stream or body of water is Giardia free anymore, so a water filter or boiling would be necessary for drinking water. Enjoyed your video very much. It has been a few generations since my Great, Great, Great Grandparents emigrated from. Scotland, but it does give me a sense of reconnecting with my heritage.

Love your videos man. You really inspire me to go camping in my kilt and 17th-18th century garb. I always enjoy your videos man. Keep up the good work and if you ever get a chance to come over to the great northwest hit me up and we'll do some camping out in the wilderness. With cougars, bears, wolves and other challenges that might be out in the great outdoors 😁👍.

Very cool kit.

An excellent presentation Sir, I do this at least twice a year (30+years), although not with gear of old, my kids choose where, & throw darts in a board for when they also choose 5 of the ten bits of kit I take with me, not including the clothes I'm stood in & those depend on the season, I do this in all seasons & for 5 to 12 days at a time, with 2 days food in case of emergencies, It's not like I'm under fire but it does still keep me grounded & hopefully will give me an edge should I ever need it, my Princess(granddaughter 10) has taken an interest & is a very quick learner regardless of her autism, it doesn't hold her back building motorcycles so why should this be different, on our last trip together she taught a guy that had everything the world would possibly need to go camping with, how to start a fire in a drizzle, she used the "Bowdrill" she made from scraps in the forest, where as he couldn't do it with the shop bought one he paid over£40 for, I think they believe you only have to have them to know how they work, where as we know that practice makes capable, perfect is not a word I use very much as it never seems to turn out that way.

@jedironin380

2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, Sir!

Wow that was fun. I recall watching with real interest in your earliest Highland videos and subscribing right away. You have indeed come a long way with your kit. And yeah you do look cool with a sword as does everyone I imagine. I was thinking about the drovers. You had better believe they were hardier than we are. Stronger in general too, not necessarily in any specific way but they probably would have barely cared or noticed carrying 25-30 pounds especially someone like a drover who walked all day every day of his life.

Thanks Tom!

Thank on behalf of us wayward scotts. Freaking cool beans myninja.

I so wish I could do a trip like that, sadly medical issues prevent me, so I enjoy watching this

Great video ! Thanks for sharing.

Dude, quality.

Great work.

This channel is awesome

Loving your vids and try to "copy" it for our own reenactment hiking tours.

During the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) (1756-1763) the 42nd Royal Highlanders, 77th Montgomery's Highlanders, and the 78th Fraiser's Highlanders regiments were in North America and had quite a bit of contacts with Native Americans. It is completely possible that some of the soldiers could have learned about pemmican and taken that knowledge back to Scotland. See the book Sons of the Mountains by Ian Macpherson McCulloch.

Great job

Very interesting thanks for posting.