Nice ... very similar to what I show to the public at historical events , you need something that carries water . I grew gourds and made gourd canteens with handmade cordage sling. If you grow gourds don't grow any other cucurbits ( cucumbers , watermelon ....) You can make a stopper by finding some old root driftwood along a creek or river , it looks more authentic . Also use bee's wax to keep the water tasting better and make the canteen last longer , I have been using the same one for 12 years. I even have a primer gourd ( I used a tiny under developed gourd that I found the next spring). Good video !

Before high school graduation I wanted to become a mountain man then life got a hold of me...I'm slowly but surely making my way back into the woods. Society has a way of distracting you from reality all we really have to do is be good people and survive!

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sounds like you enjoyed the video. It does seem like making time to go outside is certainly a thing we have to be deliberate about. Easy to let life suck you into a rat race. Like you said, we should be good people, and I know my time outdoors helps me with that. Thanks again

@yepiratesworkshop7997

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was in high school when Jeremiah Johnson came out. I couldn't afford college and didn't learn enough outdoor survival skills from the movie, so I went into the army instead. Eventually, I did make it into reenacting -- French and Indian Wars and also GAOP (Golden Age of Piracy) as a schooner captain.

You hear all about the legendary mountain men but I dare say there are many more who died of starvation or exposure. Their fate is not recorded

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Very true. I wrote about that in this article. Hope you enjoy the content: www.frontierlife.net/blog/2019/8/23/why-the-mountain-men-went-west?rq=gowan

@brandtbollers3183

Жыл бұрын

Your Point Eloi?

@northwilliams389

Жыл бұрын

We can't forget about hatchet jack..

@alostpilgrimsjourney5953

5 ай бұрын

Nope, they could live off roadkill if they had to.

@glennroder9251

5 ай бұрын

Natural selection.

I’ve had that book for over 20 years, and I’ve made much of my accoutrements from it. A very useful resource.

@FrontierLife

6 ай бұрын

Yes, sir. A helpful book for sure.

@thomastevelde8547

2 ай бұрын

I like Bushcraft for reference,but agree you need a good sack for your balls

I’ve been tempted to do the same with my Colonial militiamen ’s field gear. Nice to see the market wallet you have a good solid kit there.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don. I think it would be interesting to see the colonial gear. Technology in that kit would be quite a bit different. Thanks for stopping by.

I'm three years late to the party, but it's still a great video! Say "Hello" to your newest subscriber.

This video reminds me of going to the old Virginia primitive rifleman’s rendezvous in Smithfield Virginia in October and March

I like using old stuff. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for stopping by

And it's all useful today! Thanks for making this video.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for checking it out!

it was neat to see the gear that Jemmey used throughout the books! love D.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really hope it helps people better understand the Jemmey Fletcher books.

Great video I always love the time of the trappers and mountain me. Thanks for sharing 👍

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for checking it out!

Nice video, good presentation, informative and enjoyable,

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, William. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I have the modern version of all that gear and it serves me well! I mean cartridge rifle, more compact pot, forged axe, fire kit, etc. Though some things change they stay the same basically.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

I get what you're saying and some of the stuff is basically the same. Personally, I like the simplicity of the gear (historical or modern). It's about building skills and not taking a bunch of gear into the woods to be able to stay. Thanks for stopping by.

@jeremystepp6117

2 жыл бұрын

I get it. Modern is fast, effective ect. As for me I like to challenge myself n see how I stack up with the folks from 1700's/1800's it's exciting and very fun using the equip. Ect. Then of course passing that experience n knowledge down to my kids n seeing them do it by themselves is satisfying

Great video and great gear.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for checking out the channel!

I do some historical tinsmithing at TITP park, and that's a nice cleanly made tin cup! It's the simple things in life. Great gear information!

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Daniel. I wish I could say I knew how to make my own tin cup, but this is a Crazy Crow purchase. haha. Thanks for stopping by

@sirdanielsmalley9657

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife it's my pleasure! Thanks for the kit overview! I love the 19th century, but I'm trying to do research into different EDC kits and your video was perfect! I mostly study 15th century England, but a lot of the items would be similar.

@yepiratesworkshop7997

4 ай бұрын

Ohhh, tin. I've done a lot of blacksmithing during my 68 years and I've ALWAYS wanted to play around and make some tin stuff. It's not lookin' likely in this lifetime, though.

Good info, for my Mountain Man Series.

A good mountain man 101. A great heads up on the book.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will! Glad you are finding it helpful and hope you like the books

Thanks for that information I'm just getting started into black powder shooting and period Supplies and clothing. Thanks again

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Terry. Good luck as you start to put an outfit together.

I like your post, it looks very good. You have some impressive gear. I'm both a black powder and mountain man fan. I use to be part of a club in my area called The Pineridge Mountain Man. It is nice to see a fan like you on youtube.

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kalis. Glad you found it interesting.

I just subbed for my mountain man. When he ventures back in, I will have him take a look at this.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brianne! Hope you both enjoy it

Very good video and information Thanks just found your video.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Glad you found it helpful!

Great presentation. I’d love to see a series of videos on daily skills mountain men knew from personal hygiene to cooking. Could you also suggest more books that take an accurate perspective on the lives of mountain men. I’m looking for stories of their lives but want to stay away from the more embellished stories.

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, thanks for checking the video out, and I'm glad you found it helpful. Also, thanks for the suggestion on new content. I'm always looking for new ideas, just need to find the time! In regards to your book question, here is a link to a blog post on my website. I think it should be just what you are looking for. Thanks again, and good luck with your book search. www.frontierlife.net/blog/2021/3/29/best-mountain-man-books

Thanks for your help

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

You bet, sir. Glad it helped.

I too have said book. Mine was printed in 1979, third printing. I've read journals of mountain men and trappers, at least those who could write. And most of them carried flintlocks. The percussion cap didn't come out till late 1834 over in Holland, and Sam Colt didn't patent his first cap and ball revolver until 1836. Is your Hawken a Thompson Center? If so that's the one I have. Lyman makes a much better replica, I wish I'd got mine in .54 caliber. As for the knife. Every thing I've read states that the company that made the Green River knives were favored, and they came out in many different shapes and sizes. I have three. Tomahawk, or belt ax, was a part of the kit. I collect and throw tomahawks. And in fact, most mountain men carried a shooting bag, and a possibles pouch. So you didn't jumble every thing together. Nice video though. I'll keep an eye on your channel. Watch your top knot.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment James. I definitely would agree that most trappers carried flintlocks. Still, percussion cap guns were gaining a foothold toward the end of the rendezvous period. One of these days I might get a flinter, but I enjoy shooting and hunting with a percussion cap all the same. If you're interested here is a link to the American Mountain Man's website that has the trade goods brought to rendezvous in 1836. It shows 10 boxes of percussion caps were brought out and shows gun flints were brought out as well. Thanks again for the comment and for checking things out! www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/rmo1836.html

@HistoryOnTheLoose

Жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife You go ahead and do you, regardless of those who would school you otherwise. There's no test at the end and you're having a great time. You're doing just fine, and as your journey continues you will add or replace many items. Keep it up.

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

@@HistoryOnTheLoose appreciate the support. I don't get real bothered by people critiquing the videos. Of course, I've gotten a bunch of good feedback with good points worth consideration. But, like you said, there is no test at the end. If I can learn more accurately about the past, I'm good. Thanks again and glad you liked the videos.

Awesome video! Very helpful actually as I’ve some old buckskin sitting around, I’m making a new shooting/possibles out of it. Also, you ever tried the magnifying glass that were on some of the HB ‘baccy tins? I do a lot of solo bushcraft and never had the finest weather to try it! Hah taking the kids soon to pass on some knowledge. Keep it up man :) ride well and shoot straight.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart. I've made fire with magnifying glasses, but never have actually used the one on the tobacco tins. I do quite a lot of solo bushcrafting/living history myself, and can understand why you enjoy it! Good luck taking your kids with you. Mine are all fired up to do some spring camping. haha. Take care, and thanks for stopping by.

@Hardrada88

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife hi there! Please forgive the delay but I decided to head out early and try some things. I used the HB tin lid (with the glass) and it worked perfectly. Cooked some bacon and heated coffee all without using flint or a striker or matches. That’s grand! Glad you enjoy getting out too. Springs sneaking in so won’t be long. Good luck! Hope you & yours have a great time and stay well

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hardrada88 Glad to hear it all worked out for you! Keep getting after it Stu!

I have fond what I will be binge watching the next few weeks lol

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the videos.

Never knew about the " Market Wallet " until coming here. Thanx !

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Also got a video on how to make one if you are interested. Thanks for stopping by

@jeremystepp6117

2 жыл бұрын

I learned something new today, "market wallet" I read a LOT about yesteryear never heard of the market wallet I don't know how I've missed that info. Thanx bud

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremystepp6117 Glad you found it helpful sir.

flannel on the feet makes for quiet walking in snow. Just 1 of many uses for flannel in the back country.

Cool. Very interesting 👌

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Paul

Great video. Have you tried a .495 or .498 ball in your gun? I shoot 60 grains 3f Goex, .015 patch, .498 ball with Steller results. It sounds too large, but it rams down well and prevents me from having to wipe between shots because the tight combo pushes the previous shot's fouling down onto the next charge. I can literally shoot all day long, 40 rounds, without any need to wipe the bore nor any accuracy change. I thought I would just share this info. My tight combo has won a many awards at our competitions. I shoot a ragged hole up to 50 yards, and can hit a snuff can consistently at 100 yards. I shoot 25, 50, and 100 yards on paper and nothing past 100 yards while hunting because of the poor ballistics of a round ball.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment James. I've actually been thinking about tinkering with my shot setup a little while. It's interesting you've had such good success with a setup that is actually a little larger than your bore. Sounds like you've got your rifle dialed in. Has hunting season started for you yet? We've got to wait until December here. Thanks again for stopping by and take care.

@paraplegichistoricalsports5700

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife yes, our season is in and the rut is in. And your welcome friend.

Great video friend

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by!

Love the pork chop bone ball bag, I gotta do this! Question, why would they put the soft side of the hide on the inside rather the coarse side?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Good question and I guess I can't say for certain. Every project I have done (I think) is done with the skin side out, so I never really thought about switching it. You might be on to something for this particular project. Good luck with your build!

I have that book and some of the same equipment. Good video. Just subscribed to your channel.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Glad you liked the video, and hope you'll enjoy things in the future

@Uncle-PAIN

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife I bet I will.

Good stuff.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great looking setup

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lobo. I appreciate you checking it out.

@lobopropredatorcontrol

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife I’ve got a friend that wears his buckskins all the time, had the pleasure to pack and guide with him in the Selway! He gave me my camp name runs with the wind. Bear Claw and you would get along great

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

@@lobopropredatorcontrol Sounds like quite a guy. By the looks of your profile picture, you spend quite a little time in the backcountry yourself. Wolf?

@lobopropredatorcontrol

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife yes sir, I trap wolves and other fur ! I was a federal trapper for a while. Oh Bear Claw got on a TV show called the Boonies if ya want to check it out. I believe it’s on net geo

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

@@lobopropredatorcontrol Keep up the good work. I try and run a line on coyotes down here in the winter. Not as long as I'd like, but enjoy it all the same.

A Smart Mountain Man Always Carried a Flintlock, for Reasons you covered

I love looking at people's gear wether it's authentic 17th/18th century or stone age or even modern I always count the 5 C's ie Cover, Combustion ,Cutting tools,Container and Corage I googled OTZI man and his equipment included the 5 C's

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for stopping by

Thanks Cody

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

You bet Zac Blonien! Good to hear from you

@zacblonien

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife good to see and hear from you as well!

The "purse" type bag could have taken from the Scottish and Ulster-Scot (Northern Ireland) "Sporran" style. Since the Scots were "clan", "Chiefton" structure, they were able to understand that Native Chiefton Patriarchal structure. Some were taken in by the Tribal Chiefs to marry their daughters. The Scots tended to be tradesmen, to include trading posts, like Cameron trading post Arizona. "Cameron" being a Scot surname. Wool Tartan style blankets where also popular, that the Native Amerians really liked and were used in trading.

Very cool 🤠

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Everyone talks about the big .50 calibre rifles. What people neglect is the Fowlers, London Fusils and the military surplus muskets which were common trading post weapons across the spectrum of time that we look to for long hunters and mountain men. I’d love to see more about those.

Can you explain the prevalence of using possibles bags with "fringe" vs without fringe in the old frontier or mountain man use please? Thanks!

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, Thanks for your comment. The fringe on all buckskin is supposed to wick away the moisture from the seam. Basically, the water is supposed to run down the fringe and off the bag. Hope this helps.

P.s. great video! I gave it a like and I subscribed.

your intro's an east coast Cape Breton Metis fiddle tune (St Anne's Reel)

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe it is. I've always liked a little fiddle music.

The possibles bag was the snapsack or a knapsack not the shooting bag.

You should go on the T.V. show (Alone).

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I've watched a few episodes and have big respect for the people who have done it. From the outside looking in, those people have the deck stacked against them though. I'm surprised they do as well as they do. Testament to them I supppose.

Nice

спасибо!

What was the cold weather & winter gear be

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Derek, thanks for the question. In terms of daily gear like featured in this video, it would have stayed more or less the same. There would have been a couple of winter clothing items they would have made sure to get their hands on. First, would have been a buffalo robe. One or two of these can go a LONG way to keeping a guy warm. They could make them or trade a Native person for them. If you watch the Shinin' Times video promo on my channel you can see how they may have used it. The second major item was the capote. These wool blanket coats were widely used on the frontier. This blog has some information on them: www.frontierlife.net/blog/2019/12/28/mountain-man-coats . They also would have likely used fur mittens/hats/moccasins as well, but as far as I know, there are not a ton of primary sources indicating this. Winter was a good time for them to more or less lay low, and they mostly made winter quarters and tried to stay warm and dry. Hope you are liking the content and let me know if you have any other questions.

Its interesting that they would often be out trapping six months to a year and I'm guessing that would mean be prepared with the manufactured goods you had to last at least that long not counting food clothing ect. Then there were caches of buried goods that were common. Maybe they would cache lead as you would think that would be a smart move due to its weight. As a shooter, reloader and bullet caster, I think of the amount of shooting these guys likely had to do to put meat on the table meant quite a bit of powder, lead and caps. How much powder would they bring? How much weight in lead would they haul? Then percussion caps too which limited the amount of shots regardless of lead and powder. In the days before ziplock bags, powder and caps would have to STAY dry,adding additional burden. I think in the Lewis & Clark journals there are references to the water tight powder kegs being made of lead so you could melt it down for round ball. Still, a couple of guys must have meant a few pounds of powder and 60-75lbs of lead for a year out in the backcounty I would guess. Have you ever read / heard any documents stating how much lead and powder a trapper would carry per person for an expected year long stay?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Great observation. Here are a few links that I have found to address your question. #1: Robert Campbell's 1832 accounts list that "Bought of Hill & M Gunnegle - 1 Keg 250 @ Lead. 6 1/4. 15.63. Honestly, not sure what to make of those numbers. Hope somebody can chime in on the topic. www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/campacct.html #2: The initial inventory of uncached goods at Fort Hall in 1834 record having "173 lbs lead 6 1/4 cents" and "162 lbs lead 6 1/4 cents". That means 335 total pounds of lead were available at the fort in late summer 1834. That's not as much as I would have imagined for a "bulk" distributor. www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/fthall/init_inv.html #3: Invoice of goods furnished by the Rocky Mountain Outfit in 1837 indicates at several points of "small bar lead" being sold individually, and by the box. www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/rmo1837.html #4: Maybe the best to your specific question, here is a list of goods Ashley took to rendezvous in 1825. It lists people by name and the amount of lead they bought. www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/ashlist.html I'm sure there is quite a little more information on this, and hopefully, some others may offer sources toward the question. Also, I think there are a few other factors that play a role in determining the amount of lead a trapper carried. First, trappers worked in large groups, so there was probably some efficiency gained there. Two, lead was frequently reclaimed from a kill if that was possible. Three, while in the trapping grounds, trappers frequently ate beavers. Fourth, it probably depended on the time period as well. By 1840 there were more forts built than there were in 1825. That meant more places to resupply throughout the year. All of these may have decreased the amount of lead they decided to carry. Thanks for the comment and hope some of this helps answer your question.

@leveractiongypsy1848

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife Good info but still hard to make sense of some of the numbers, though some make sense. One order says '200 lead, 150 powder' and I'm assuming thats in pounds and that seems like a fair amount to have on hand.I wonder what the common method was to keep powder dry then? Interesting lists and people on it for sure! I see lots of fish hooks....what was the line used? I know some used silk in those days but didnt see any reference to it or fishing line.....maybe horsetail hair?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@leveractiongypsy1848 Glad you found it somewhat helpful, and interesting. I'm under the impression that powder was carried in small kegs on pack animals to stay dry. As far as fishhooks, they did sell many silk scarfs at rendezvous so they might have used them. I also have seen some stuff online showing how to make it from horsehair, so I think you are on the right track with both assumptions.

@brandtbollers3183

Жыл бұрын

Liver Eater.Del Gue.1900.About John Johnson two places in the book describe the loadout for Trapping and a Horse Trading Trip to the Camps of Friendly Flatheads and What people fancyed.

Where’d you get that hat?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hats made by Grizz: www.etsy.com/listing/717613863/classic-lil-grizz-mountain-man-hat?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=mountain+man+hat&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&col=1

What kind of backpack would the mountain man have used,vif any like John Colter would use in his trek through Yellowstone? Thanks

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Hey Allen, good question. Perhaps the best source I've seen on this particular question comes from a KZreadr Teton Todd. Here is a link to the video he made on the subject. Hope it helps. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaF-xsyTccvXaM4.html

Here is a post a guy made on an old message board about possible bags, wallets and pouches... On starting for a hunt, the trapper fits himself out with the accessary equipment, either from Indian trading forts or from some of the petty traders - coureurs des bois - who frequent the western country. This equipment consists usually of two or three horses or mules - one for saddle and the others for packs - and six traps, which are carried in a bag of leather, called a trap-sack." Howe (the author) then specifically points out the difference between the possible pack and the bullet pouch. He starts by describing the contents. The "wallet" he describes is a sort of bag that is sewn on both ends but open in the center. It is easily closed by simply folding the ends together. A common rendezvous item similar to this is what we call "the market wallet". Here is also period use of the word "possible". "Ammunition, a few pounds of tobacco, dressed deer-skins for moccasins, etc., are carried in a wallet of dressed buffalo-skin, called a possible pack. His 'possibles' and 'trap sack,' are generally carried on the saddle mule while hunting, the others being packed with furs."

"Was it worth the trouble Pilgrim?" "Hah! What trouble?"

Very cool. You've got some good stuff going there. This is a very informative video. Just for a side note, matches were invented in 1826. You don't have to bang Flint to be traditional

@FrontierLife

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and subscription, Casey! Also, I appreciate you pointing out about the matches. I actually covered some of those lesser-known items in a different video. If you're interested, you might enjoy the link below to "Unexpected Gear of the Mountain Men" if you haven't already seen it. Thanks again for the comment, and enjoy the channel. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZX5pmLOshcibZpc.html

@caseylewis2835

2 ай бұрын

@@FrontierLife Thank you very much for the link

@FrontierLife

2 ай бұрын

You bet. Enjoy! @@caseylewis2835

Nice looking hat you're wearing, Sir. Where can a man find such a hat. Thanks

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Phillip. I bought the hat from an Etsy seller Hats by Grizz and then did some steam shaping of my own. Here is the link to his store. www.etsy.com/shop/HatsByGrizz?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=271362362

I have the same equipment only modern & I know how to make pelican & hardtack as well as jerky.

@kevinroche3334

4 ай бұрын

*pemmican :)

What about rope, also needle and thread?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Jerry. Another fellow asked about sewing kits and yes they would have had them. Right now I can't say my sewing gear is historically accurate so I didn't include it in the video. Also, it's just a basics video so I didn't include everything. Thanks again for the comment and hope you enjoyed the video.

Interesting

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Nancy!

I subscribed too

And the Blackfeet Indian language dictionary just in case you need to beg for food, buy a squaw or keep your hair on your head :-) don’t leave St.Louis without it just saying and one last suggestion just in case add a bag of venison jerky or salmon jerky or simulate using beef after all humping up the foothills and mountains one would definitely need a power snack and a little bit of water from a bladder canteen

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

haha. I have a feeling more than a few guys wish they would have had a translation dictionary in their pocket. Thanks for checking it out!

Most of them wanted flintlocks in the early days because it was hard to get caps

@FrontierLife

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, you're correct there. The way I understand it, in the early 1830's caps were rare, but by 1840 a large number of trappers had converted to percussion caps. Thanks for your comment and checking the video out.

Look up Hugh glass that mountain man has a good story

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

10-4. Hugh Glass was quite a man. I wish the movie would have been more accurate...

I noticed you didn't include any of the maintenance tools that the Mnt Men would have carried to repair and maintain their weapons, such a sharpening stone for their knives and tomahawks, although you could use the file in place of that, but you also did not include the tools needed to maintain the fire arms, since Mnt Men also had to be their own gunsmith while out in the bush and you neglected to include a pistol, which most Mnt Men would have carried in their waste band for close encounters.

@FrontierLife

5 ай бұрын

Hey there. You're right that there are other items that could have been featured in this video that were omitted. The reality is that by the end of the rendezvous period mountain men had access to a huge variety of tools, gear, textiles, and other items. There are lots of things I could have included. However, the video doesn't showcase everything they could have carried, it simply shows some basic items. As far as the pistol goes, you are also correct that they had access to pistols. However, actual business records of the time don't indicate they were universal. Here is a link to the 1836 RMO Invoice of trade goods, and you can see pistols are not represented nearly as much as long guns. In fact, there are relatively few recorded. www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/rmo1836.html This is also reflected in the Alfred Jacob Miller paintings of the time. Pistols are shown, but probably not common enough to be included in this video. Finally, on the gun repair kit, you're correct. A gun repair kit probably would have been worth including. Thanks for your comment.

@SRH420Gaming-ql9vp

5 ай бұрын

@@FrontierLife thanks for getting back to me. Perhaps you could do a separate video on gun repair kits that would have been typical of the time period, which Mnt Men would have had universal access to, and even include some statistics about how often they were purchased, and which ones were more preferred, above another, if that information is available.

Not a troll I promise. But that’s not a Hawken. Yeah it is as marketed as a hawken I know. Label on the box said hawken, yep I get it I understand. But that rifle is a very rough interpretation of what a hawken was. Biggest clue?? Where’s the second barrel wedge? There is only one rifle known to exist that was built by the hawken brothers with on one barrel wedge. But again I get it I know the difference between a CVA hawken and a true replica.

@FrontierLife

3 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for your input kcstott. It's always good when people share details like this!

No shovel?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Shovels were definitely available. Actually, here in 1837 it says that "1/2 dozen spades" were taken to rendezvous: www.mtmen.org/mtman/html/rmo1837.html.

@tomcatt998

3 жыл бұрын

Leave the body's 4 D scavengers

Do you greese your patches? Dad did, I don't remember what he used. So say bear fat was best.

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, thanks for your question. Yes, you do need to lubricate the patch in some way. Some patches come pre-lubricated. Some people create their own. In a pinch, you can use a "spit patch" which can get the job done. And, yes, traditionally at least, bear fat probably would have been one of the top choices.

Good video I trap and run hounds Just subscribed

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out. I'm a trapper as well, but only ran hounds once. Hunted coons behind my cousin's redbond and had a blast. What kind of hounds do you run?

@houndsman406

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife I have a yard full of Upson Blueticks

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@houndsman406 Awesome. I hope you are getting out this time of year and running them. I have a friend from Kentucky that moved out west here and says he misses those weekly coon hunts

😊

Hello what is the book called please

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Firearms, Traps, and Tools of the Mountain Men. Here is a link to Amazon: www.amazon.com/Firearms-Traps-Tools-Mountain-Men/dp/1602399697/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&qid=1605545755&refinements=p_27%3ACarl+P.+Russell&s=books&sr=1-5

Shooting gear, I guess if you were lucky, you could dig out the bullet from a kill, and re- mould it ?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Gav. Absolutely. Thanks for pointing that out. It's one of the details that I haven't included in my books but need to.

@GavTatu

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife it just occurred to me, if the hunter was killing and butchering, no need to waste lead !

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@GavTatu No doubt.

The percussion rifle was a lot more reliable than the Flintlock, especially in wet conditions. Mountain Men trapped the Beaver to near extinction..

@FrontierLife

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes, flintlocks were most common in 1830, but by 1840, percussion were most common for the reason you stated. As far as the mountain men trapping beaver to near extinction, it gets a little complicated. Most of the deliberate trapping to extinction was done by the British in order to create a "fur desert." This was a political move to maintain control of the Northwest. I'm not saying American mountain men were conservationists by any stretch of the imagination, they certainly over-trapped. Just pointing out that extermination was a policy adopted by the British and not the Americans. Thanks for checking out the video. Here is a link to more about the fur desert: onda.org/oregon-the-beaver-state/

@rtoguidver3651

5 ай бұрын

@@FrontierLife The reign of King Charles I of England (1625-1642) witnessed high demand for beaver top hats, spurred by the evolving fashion trends across Europe. By the late 17th century, beavers had become nearly extinct in Europe due to this skyrocketing demand. However, the European hat industry found salvation in North America, which provided an alternate source of supply, thus leading to the birth of the fur trade.

You need a packmule also

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

10-4. Already ahead of you. Her name is Jules, bought her as a yearling, started her under saddle last year, and she is headed to the high country this summer.

That knife that u have is not period correct they didnt ise rivets to set the handle they used pins thats a 20th century blade that u have

I would have a sharpening stone

HBC never made a blanket, HBC SOLD blankets ....

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clearing up that detail.

@robaldridge6505

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife any time

No nipple pick or shot starter ?

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ian. Thanks for the comment. As for nipple pick, I generally don't carry one, but James Hanson's "Mountain Man Sketchbook Vol. 2" does show vent picks. The same book also shows a starter. I don't always use one, and the one I do use is plastic so I omitted it. Need to get around to making a wooden one! Thanks again.

@ianmelonie6440

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontierLife loved your list I do have a wood starter I live in the UK so I’m restricted on gun use and my license has run out so not using any at moment

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianmelonie6440 Sorry to hear that. I hope you can get back to burning some powder soon! Thanks again for stopping by

@patriothaven671

3 жыл бұрын

Generally if your rifle is set up right you don’t need a short starter your thumb will do. But very few rifles are set up correctly lol

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@patriothaven671 Yeah, I don't always use one, but once in awhile they do come in handy. Thanks for stopping by!

You say horse gear, but wouldn't mountain men have used mules wherever they could? Even in the 1980s my Dad ploughed still with a mule, and his best mule was descended from the horse that sired the mule my great great great great great grandfather brought his household goods into Appalachia with in 1839. Or so I was told.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dositheos, thanks for the comment. Yes, mules were widely used across the frontier. They were also particularly useful for the mountain men's nomadic lifestyle. That being said, if you read the journals the men did frequently use horses as well. I think the mountain man mule/horse debate might be comparable to a Ford/Chevy debate today. At the end of the day, both were used to get people and things from Point A to Point B. If you're interested more on the topic, here is a post where I pulled out some journal entries specifically talking about mules and mountain men. I hope it helps. www.frontierlife.net/blog/2020/4/13/mules-and-mountain-men?rq=mule Also, to circle back around to the point of gear, I say "horse gear" but that doesn't mean just horses. Bits, headstalls, and saddles could all have been used on different animals. Yes, today we have different tack constructed to match the different anatomy of the two species, but something tells me that Jim Bridger would not have hesitated for a second to throw whatever saddle he had on either a horse or a mule. Thanks again for stopping by and checking things out!

Sadly ill never have a flintlock.

Your intro music is Too Damn LOUD.

@camoman132

3 жыл бұрын

There's a Volume button lol

@amanwithouthope9475

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously this man is watching a video about mountain men and he is sitting here crying about the sound of music I'm sure John johnston would've loved to hear to load of a banjo rather than indians that are trying to kill and scalp him for 2 days straight while he's hiding wedged in a hole. Take your tears some where else snowflake.

It's NOT A PURSE! I have a small bag I liberated from Uncle Sam, it's perfect for an iPad and other items I use for work. It's not a purse either, damn sure acts like one though LOL. Love your hat.

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

"Damn sure acts like one though" haha! Thanks for the comment.

The rifle you showed is a modern replica. It looks nothing like a real hawkins. Also in most of all fur trade guns were flint. Remember most gear was carried with the group camp gear . they traped the camp had the cooks guys that handled the beaver skins etc. AMM. 536

@FrontierLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out Tom.

Arthur Morgan adında bir adam görürsen selam söyle.

Keep your powder dry!!

I'm a Free Trapper by God !....I sell my plews to the highest bidder, cash money!

The music audio is 4X that of the voice!! Very annoying.

Those caplocks are just a fad. Ditch it and get yourself a flintlock! (Just funnin' ya.)

@FrontierLife

Жыл бұрын

haha. It's a here today and gone tomorrow kind of world. Just trying to keep up with the pace

Forgot a Bible

That is not a copy of a. Hawken rifle or s copy

Its a purse, men can be fashionable too, and u certainly are

Who needs a tent. Just unroll your sleeves

Sorry my typing sucks. Get a Flint. I do have horse gear. Keep working at it. Read books and practice the life style. You need a bigger main horn for your powder

real mountain men didn't carry half this shit

I know it sounds crazy, but the first fire I made a fire with char cloth I thought how cool! I had been a US Army grunt loved the outdoors an never before without a match or lighter. Another words there is nothing wrong with teaching the new the old!

We live in the best of times. We can study our beloved history with new technology. 🪓🏕️

Can you explain the prevalence of using possibles bags with "fringe" vs without fringe in the old frontier or mountain man use please? Thanks!

@FrontierLife

5 ай бұрын

I'd be happy to give you my understanding of fringe. First, fringe is supposed to help water run off of your seams. This applies to all articles of buckskin and keeps things more dry. Secondly, the fringe can serve as a thread if you have clothing/gear repair. Other natural threads would have been plant cordage and sinew, both of which take a good deal of effort to produce. I hope this helps.