I suppose then only one question remains....
..... what color is your dwarven hood gonna be?
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Agreed, it's a good idea, the cloak fabric is a bit to thick to pin up though, I'll try itTaurinor wrote: Have you thought about carrying a pin or penannular brooch? You could use it to pin your cloak the side to keep it closed in the wind or pin it open at the shoulder (the way Greg wears his star in "The Ranger's Cloak" in the WInter 2016-2017 Edge of the Wild). depending on what the weather requires. You'd have to be careful not to angle it in such a way that the brooch would stab you in the arm while you walk, but it could be useful. Penannular brooches also come in a lot of different designs, so you could probably find one with a dwarven flair!
That one on tumblr is so cool, thanks for the linkTaurinor wrote: Get out in your gear, no matter where your gear is at! If you're looking to make a cold weather Dwarf hat, though, you could consider making a conical hat (or "Santa hat") like the ones some Viking reenactors wear (I think it's based on a Birka find) - it looks very much like the hats the dwarves are wearing in this sketch by the Professor.
Hmmmm... That'll most likely be what ever fabric I already haveElleth wrote: I suppose then only one question remains....
..... what color is your dwarven hood gonna be?
Done:Iodo wrote: Unfortunately I still don't know how good it is with a pack of some kind or in the rain. I'd hoped to test in in wet weather today but the rain had stopped by the time I got to the woods, I'll have to test that at a later date.
Yep, sadly it's all farmed pine forest and that area, I think, will be cut down nextGreg wrote: For starters...that area is beautiful! We don't have too many areas out here where the trees grow that densely close...close enough to really make it dark beneath the trees, if you take my meaning. SO cool! I love your mossy ground cover as well...very much evokes Middle-earth.
Thank youRingulf wrote:Wonderful outing and great pictures I surely miss my home in the North, much of it looked like that. (I also echo Greg's sentiments as many times I do) In the establishment of your kit. It is very thoughtful and is giving you great results! As I have said before...you inspire me!
The broach Idea is a good one Taurinor, I carry two of them sometimes using one at the shoulder and sometimes using the two on either lapel and running a thong or chain in between them. If I set them a bit farther down the cloak does not ride up on me and choke me out. They are also very helpful at pinning my "Party Hood" attached to my ranger cloak when I want that extra layer and watershed. As for Dwarfiness, I will let you folks decide. These are from Raymond's Quiet Press and I love them for their period presence in SCA, my Dwarven Persona in Larp who is a very Viking like Dwarf and of course my MERF Kit. I have not really posted in a while and I am finding that using my phone is a lot easier to do, but forgive me these pictures are huge! the last one is the Where's Waldo pic of my Tolkien corner you may find it entertaining to find some favorites among, my rather messy at the moment. collection.Taurinor wrote:Nice work getting out in the icky weather, and nice pictures, as well!
Couple thoughts about some of of your observations -Have you thought about carrying a pin or penannular brooch? You could use it to pin your cloak the side to keep it closed in the wind or pin it open at the shoulder (the way Greg wears his star in "The Ranger's Cloak" in the WInter 2016-2017 Edge of the Wild). depending on what the weather requires. You'd have to be careful not to angle it in such a way that the brooch would stab you in the arm while you walk, but it could be useful. Penannular brooches also come in a lot of different designs, so you could probably find one with a dwarven flair!Iodo wrote:It was so windy on top of the ridge that it was hard to stand up, the cloak still kept me warm, the only problem I had was it billowing out and letting in the cold air, my solution was to tuck it into my belt (the second picture), that worked well but kept coming out so I think I'll add a toggle fastening.
Get out in your gear, no matter where your gear is at! If you're looking to make a cold weather Dwarf hat, though, you could consider making a conical hat (or "Santa hat") like the ones some Viking reenactors wear (I think it's based on a Birka find) - it looks very much like the hats the dwarves are wearing in this sketch by the Professor.Iodo wrote:Firstly, sorry for the hat, It was cold and the only dwarven head-wear I have is my oilcloth hood which is NOT warm
That broach is cool, and the hat, and so's that collectionRingulf wrote: The broach Idea is a good one Taurinor, I carry two of them sometimes using one at the shoulder and sometimes using the two on either lapel and running a thong or chain in between them. If I set them a bit farther down the cloak does not ride up on me and choke me out. They are also very helpful at pinning my "Party Hood" attached to my ranger cloak when I want that extra layer and watershed. As for Dwarfiness, I will let you folks decide. These are from Raymond's Quiet Press and I love them for their period presence in SCA, my Dwarven Persona in Larp who is a very Viking like Dwarf and of course my MERF Kit. I have not really posted in a while and I am finding that using my phone is a lot easier to do, but forgive me these pictures are huge! the last one is the weres Waldo pic of my Tolkien corner you may find it entertaining to find some favorites among, my rather messy at the moment. collection.