This is not just a flight of fancy; clearly you have put some serious effort in.

Well done.

Hey folks! I know I’ve been terribly absent on these forums lately, but I wanted to pop in and ask this here, even though it’s pretty off-topic, because I know there are plenty of nerdy gamers on here who also happen to like realism in their fantasy (hence… y’know… everything we do). So I feel like...

https://i.imgur.com/frbSuUD.jpg Okay, I have to ask you. On both the front and the reverse you have leather straps linking the buttons, but one on the front, and one on the back has one edge cut at an angle. The only thing I can think of is that you wanted to be able to tell which one it was by tou...

Togon wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:54 pm I've been thinking of waxing my canvas cloak in case of rain, but I figured it would make the cloak unable to breath in the southern California (my southern Gondor) heat.

Just because you wax it doesn't mean you have to always wear it. Keep it rolled up until required

Elleth wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:11 pm ... has anyone tried this? If so, how did it work for you?

Here is a great cloak review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfaPo-zFZz8

Welcome Ranger

I believe Stormraven is in your area.

The boots are Son of Sandlar 9 button. I wasn't sure if those arm street boots would be durable enough for the woods. Sandlar boots are great. They are really modern day with an oldish style about them and I have never heard a single bad thing about them. The Armstreet Forest boots are great. They ...

What size are the phone pouches? Do you have a picture of them? I have a tarp I wear on a belt under my pack. Having it on a belt helps distribute the weight of the pack. Also I can take it with me when I leave the pack behind. If the situation calls for it. I'll attempt to post a pic of the tarp u...

It's good to see a fellow Ranger that uses the Zombie Tools My various kits consist of the "Mauler", the "Reaver Cleaver", the "Scyllis", the "Traumahawk" and the "Zakasushi". All depends on the situation of course. And frankly the rest of your kit i...

Well done. Eventually when I get some time I plan on making a couple videos.

Thanks for the detailed answer. I only have one kit. I keep everything necessary for survival on my belts. I keep the extra amenities you mentioned (hygiene, a bowl and such in a pack). In the wild I carry the pack until I set camp. Then I can scout with just what's on my belts. When we go to Ren f...

Welcome Ranger.

...because, I wish I could remember where but I read or watched in a video that it was common place for medieval travelers to sleep sat up, partly because it helps with being in a less vulnerable position where it is easier to see your surroundings or draw a weapon in case of bandit attack, and par...

It's more of a costume item really, I guess it would offer protection from sharp undergrowth but it doesn't keep me warm or dry, it's just an extra layer for the sake of looks, that's more pleasant to wear in the heat than wool. When I was making it I decided to make it with a lined construction be...

I have also adopted the multiple belts and pouches system. I'm working on the ability to survive in the wild with only my kit. I'm interested to hear how you are set up currently. I have most of my kit together. I just need a smaller tarp. I went too big 10x10. The size would be fine if it didn't w...