Re: MtMan-List: pilgrim outfit

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Dennis Miles writes:
>   I carry a blanket, French haversack, a small kettle, my knife & gun
>  equipment. My fusil. Oh yeah!, my spoon! And some asst. of stuff in the
>  pockets of me wekit.  You may want a trail tarp for a leanto, if you are so
>  inclined..But you don't need much else.

Dennis,
How is your French Haversack made.  Is it the conventional sidebag style that
everyone uses or does something make it uniquely "French."  Would be
interested in a description and construction details.  My personna is that of
a pre-1750 "habitant" living with the Indians along the Illinois River.

I currently use a rucksack that is about the size and shape of a pillowcase.
It is painted with black paint to simulate a tarred or pitched sack.  I put a
.75 cal ball in each corner and tie hemp rope around them.  To these ropes are
attached rawhide shoulder straps with more rope at the top tied to form a
single line.  I put all my stuff in the sack, gather up the top, and tie the
single rope around it.  This in effect gives me a rucksack.

OldFox