Yes, I was looking at just that material! Part of the reason I’m looking for some idea of what to expect is because of the (undoubtedly fair, but still a consideration) price per yard.wulfgar wrote:https://www.wmboothdraper.com/Hemps/hemps_index.htm
Russia sheeting is a traditional material used in tentage.
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- Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
- Views: 468283
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
- Views: 468283
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Thanks Taurinor but it's pure luck with the photos, we tend to forget to take them and then take a quick burst and forget again. We also tend to feel a bit silly if we pose for one so the reflection in this instance was just good fortune, though it was the first thing I noticed looking back through...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:24 pm
- Forum: WoodCraft
- Topic: Keeping Watch
- Replies: 29
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Re: Keeping Watch
"Some Thoughts on Scouts and Spies" by Gerry Barker had a section on keeping guard. I'll have to dig my copy out and reference it. I believe it talked about having everyone sleeping in a circle with their heads by a tree in the center, and their feet facing out, which would facilitate a v...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
- Views: 468283
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Those are lovely pictures! I especially like the one with the reflection in the water - it's always nice to see a good kit, but a well composed photo is an added bonus!
Do you mind if I ask what sort of tarps you are using for your shelters? Always curious about shelters
Do you mind if I ask what sort of tarps you are using for your shelters? Always curious about shelters
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: WoodCraft
- Topic: Keeping Watch
- Replies: 29
- Views: 35631
Re: Keeping Watch
Like a lot of other folks in this thread, it's something I've thought about and discussed with others, but not done (yet). Like Greg said, I think it would be quite difficult for a 2 person trek; my guess is you'd want at least 3 folks, and 4 or more would be better. You could rotate who has first a...
- Thu May 07, 2020 9:20 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Many ways to carry stuff - Experimentation
- Replies: 52
- Views: 45463
Re: Many ways to carry stuff - Experimentation
My goodness, you've been busy! That all looks lovely! I played with the swag some (used it on my first overnight outing), and it's a solid system. I actually ended up wearing the bedroll horizontally across my shoulder blades to shift the weight a little bit higher, which was a little more comfortab...
- Mon May 04, 2020 3:59 pm
- Forum: Weapons & Armour
- Topic: Detachable Spear Heads - Feasible?
- Replies: 14
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Re: Detachable Spear Heads - Feasible?
It's something that's been discussed here before, from time to time, so you're not alone in considering it! I know the Cold Steel Bushman (with the black finish stripped off, to reduce the tacti-cool appearance) has been brought up here a few times as a reasonably inexpensive off-the-shelf option fo...
- Mon May 04, 2020 1:56 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
- Replies: 545
- Views: 468283
Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
That's excellent! Seems like a good way to pass these times. I'm fortunate enough to live on three acres of woods that butt up against a fair amount of undeveloped land, so I can head to the back of my property and pretend :mrgreen: I snuck away from working remotely a few weeks ago to film for a vi...
- Mon May 04, 2020 1:45 pm
- Forum: Hard Kit
- Topic: Custom Pipkin
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11508
Re: Custom Pipkin
Well that's just lovely!
I was messaging a potter about getting a custom pipkin for my kit, but the conversation just sort of stalled out, as online back-and-forths are wont to do.
Any details you can give us on dimensions, capacity, weight, etc?
I was messaging a potter about getting a custom pipkin for my kit, but the conversation just sort of stalled out, as online back-and-forths are wont to do.
Any details you can give us on dimensions, capacity, weight, etc?
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: WoodCraft
- Topic: Pot hanging chain length?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20913
Re: Pot hanging chain length?
it's making me wonder why in all the bush-craft videos I've watched/books I've read etc... everyone uses a chain/stick with notches in to hang the pot above the fire when you can just put the pot on the heat instead, there must be some advantage? Time would be my guess. For nestling the pot, you te...
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 5:45 pm
- Forum: WoodCraft
- Topic: Pot hanging chain length?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20913
Re: Pot hanging chain length?
Low center of gravity, and care where you place it. That is - you want your pot resting on something that won't shift as material burns away. I'm not heating *on* coals so much as *against* coals, if that makes sense. if I remember correctly you said your iron pot is the same height as it is wide, ...
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:27 pm
- Forum: WoodCraft
- Topic: Pot hanging chain length?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20913
Re: Pot hanging chain length?
I don’t use a chain (I just put my pots in the coals), so take this with salt to taste, but I’d think the length required would depend on how you’ve built your fire, what you’re burning (some woods burn hotter than others), and what you’re making your support from (green wood vs dry, hardw...
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:16 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Valiant Armoury Bristol
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17252
Re: Valiant Armoury Bristol
That said, I have enough pointies around, and it'd be more fitting if someone just getting started has a crack at it. Elleth makes an excellent point, which is pretty much the only thing stopping me. That, and I typically don’t carry a sword out and about (longknives and axes seem to draw less at...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:27 pm
- Forum: WoodCraft
- Topic: On the subject of blankets and shelters
- Replies: 38
- Views: 37608
Re: On the subject of blankets and shelters
I mostly second everything everyone else has said! I have a few wool blankets, but I tend to use a twin-size Israeli military surplus blanket (100% wool) in mild weather and a second-hand 6 point (queen size) HBC in colder weather. It was also the golden yellow color, but I dunked it in some brown R...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:08 pm
- Forum: Human Culture(s)
- Topic: Rider of Rohan (or Foot Soldier of Rohan)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 38744
Re: Rider of Rohan (or Foot Soldier of Rohan)
Since you are a medieval reenactor also, are you familiar with the event "Days of Knights"? Our group attends every year and it might be worth your time to check it out. It's the most authentic medieval living history reenactment event you're likely to find. Those are wonderful pictures o...