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Post by armando on Jan 23, 2022 16:43:23 GMT -7
Went out on a little trial trek to field test my equipment on a short hike through the snowy woods. I was considering this primarily a “opportunity hunt” if I saw a squirrel, but mostly I just wanted to get in the woods for a bit and see how the equipment handled and if things were banging together or getting in the way. Trial Trek 1/23/22 Temp 34deg -All my hand-sewn linen gear held up nicely and were surprisingly warm (I was sweating on the climb down the mountain). My only wool was my stockings. -Must get a proper Tump Line. My blanket roll was falling off my shoulder constantly. -Stockings bunching up in the moccasins. Will have to garter the stocking as the garter for the leggings was not enough to hold up both the leggings and the stockings. -Moccasins were treated for waterproofing. Only felt the cold through the hide but my stockings were completely dry. -The sheep’s wool insole I had placed in my moccasins were too slippery. Am going to try a full shoe pack next time.      |
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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 23, 2022 17:25:49 GMT -7
Very well done, these type of treks are some of the best. Thank you for sharing.
Concerning a tumpline, very useful piece of kit. One can be fashioned very easily from braided hemp lines and a simple piece of leather. Both of my hemp ties are braided and roughly 8ft long. The piece of leather I use, the ends are sewn back on themselves with heavy linen creating loops. Both hemp ties are then threaded through those leather ends.
With mocs and insoles I never use any myself, just wool stockings so I can't comment on shoepacks. I expect at times my feet will get wet, nature of the beast so I prepare for that and plan accordingly.
Again, very well done!
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Post by Joe on Jan 23, 2022 17:50:59 GMT -7
Don't take this the wrong way, but I really like the purple leggings....They make the background "pop" in the dullness of winter. And I'm not normally a purple kind of a guy, but it works.
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Post by brokennock on Jan 23, 2022 19:02:33 GMT -7
Nice. Sounds and looks like a nice outing. Thank you for sharing.
Try your tumpline or blanket strap worn horizontally across the top of your chest and around the top of both deltoid muscles, so the blanket roll is horizontal across the top of your back.
I wish I had a picture to demonstrate for you.
It sounds like it would inhibit movement but it really doesn't and is actually more comfortable than pack straps digging into your shoulders and interfering with shot pouch and horn straps, or having the strap dig into the side of your neck opposite the horn and shot pouch straps.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 24, 2022 5:14:34 GMT -7
Nock brings forth good advice concerning the method of carry.  upload pic |
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Post by armando on Jan 24, 2022 5:31:16 GMT -7
Nice. Sounds and looks like a nice outing. Thank you for sharing. Try your tumpline or blanket strap worn horizontally across the top of your chest and around the top of both deltoid muscles, so the blanket roll is horizontal across the top of your back. I wish I had a picture to demonstrate for you. It sounds like it would inhibit movement but it really doesn't and is actually more comfortable than pack straps digging into your shoulders and interfering with shot pouch and horn straps, or having the strap dig into the side of your neck opposite the horn and shot pouch straps. This is exactly what I hope to do! I just need to make a good long tump line. I’m also carrying some gear in the blanket so that will be helpful putting the weight in that cross chest method rather than hanging off one shoulder. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Jan 24, 2022 6:04:46 GMT -7
Here's a simple image of my line, very comfortable.  |
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Post by brokennock on Jan 24, 2022 8:08:58 GMT -7
Nock brings forth good advice concerning the method of carry. upload picYup, that's exactly what I was talking about. Thanks for the picture. This is fat less restrictive than it looks. I was highly skeptical the 1st time I saw this described. Once I tried it though, sold. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Jan 25, 2022 6:24:41 GMT -7
Armando,
Great Job!!
Glad to see you got out with your gear and gave it what I refer to as, STRESS TEST #27.
Did you make a camp, build a fire, brew some coffee/tea/chocolate?
Loosen a filling or two on some Ship's bread?
One of things I like to do on a scout is look for camp sites for hunting and fishing at a future date.
Have considered making insoles out of wool blanket material?
BTW, if you leave those leggings drying by the fire Joe is going to steal them, so watch out!!
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Post by Black Hand on Jan 25, 2022 17:25:35 GMT -7
Nock brings forth good advice concerning the method of carry. upload picYup, that's exactly what I was talking about. Thanks for the picture. This is fat less restrictive than it looks. I was highly skeptical the 1st time I saw this described. Once I tried it though, sold. That's how I use mine (also in conjunction with my knapsack). |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Jan 26, 2022 6:43:15 GMT -7
Hand,
When you use it with a knapsack, do you set it for carry above or below the knapsack?
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Post by Black Hand on Jan 26, 2022 6:47:59 GMT -7
Towards the bottom third of the knapsack. I don't like things trying to strangle me when walking...  |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Jan 27, 2022 6:38:44 GMT -7
Towards the bottom third of the knapsack. I don't like things trying to strangle me when walking...  So, it rides over the knapsack but not underneath? Personally, my issue with the method I've been using (a pre-emptive, "DAMN YOU MARK BAKER!!!" here.) is to tie the bedroll to the lower end of my rucksack straps. This turns the bedroll into what is referred to as an "Ass Kicker", meaning with most every step you're being bumped by your bedroll. I tried tying it to the top straps but with a rucksack, where the top of the straps tie off the opening of the bag, this is less effective and make getting into the bag way more of a production. I'm not a fan of the "breast carry" myself and I have also seen some using it to ride the bedroll at the top of the knapsack, however, this looks like a strangling waiting to happen... |
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Post by Black Hand on Jan 27, 2022 13:02:44 GMT -7
The only thing tied to the bottom of my knapsack is a half blanket. The sleeping blanket(s) go on the tumpline so it rides over the knapsack. I use the breast carry without too much problem - the strap rides across my chest at the level of my deltoids so it doesn't interfere with the free movement of my arms.
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Post by lenapej on Jan 29, 2022 13:30:01 GMT -7
Looks like beautiful country and a fun day out, thanks for sharing. The best, most simple tumpline I have ever used was gifted me (see video I made below) very comfortable and easy to use. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4PNkEahopk |
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