Re: MtMan-List: pilgrim outfit

[deforge1@wesnet.com (Dennis Miles)]

OldFox,
 The haversack I use is just an envelope with a flap at the top. I made mine
out of "breathable" oilcloth dyed with indigo...I modified the original
description somewhat(longer and a little wider,with a flap). I carry it with
a strap.There is a line drawing, I believe, and several good references in
Buckskinning VII(without looking). It is also mentioned in "Siege of
Quebec"by Knox.
Dennis

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>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
>