My 18th Century 'Trekking' Kit | BEGINNER Gear | Why I'm not a Longhunter

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Much of this is a great excuse to get out and go camping with simple, historic equipment.

My research is finally getting to the point where I have some of the items I need to go out and camp/hunt with my friends in 18th-century gear. I've spent the last few years sorting and reading, trying to understand history so I can work to represent it as accurately as I can.

That being said, I'm certainly a long way from being totally historically accurate. I'm making this video to share where I'm at now to show you that you don't have to be perfect right out the gate. There's plenty of time to learn and find the right gear. I hope this helps you get started and strive to learn more about history.

For many living historians, a "persona" is chosen to guide the clothing and equipment carried. I'm trying to base my research around a common man of the late 18th century. I purposefully don't want to be a longhunter. No ill will meant to anyone portraying one, but that job doesn't really mesh with me today, so I'm wanting to portray more of an artist/naturalist or surveying assistant of the era. In reality, the clothing and gear don't change a whole lot from person to person in this era. The clothes I'm wearing are pretty close in design to someone portraying a farmer, artisan, or militia unit of the time. The artist/naturalist related research will guide my next level of historic recreation - informing some small equipment purchases as well as how one might behave socially during the time.

I'll share more videos with my gear later this fall as I get out and use it more, I'm excited to be in the woods more in my 18th-century gear.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Getting started
0:45 My clothing
8:45 My Pack/bag/rucksack
10:45 Inside the Bag
25:24 Wrap up

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