Boys, I need some guidence

Started by Major Matt Lewis, April 25, 2008, 11:36:16 PM

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Major Matt Lewis

April 25, 2008, 11:36:16 PM
I am interested in some period camping must haves....

I have the tent, I have some chairs, I have a lamp with oil.  I have a lamp holder.  I have a table and tin ware.  What else do I NEED?  Plan to do some camping with the KVC next weekend.
Major Matt Lewis
Grand Army of the Frontier * SASS Life * NCOWS * Powder Creek Cowboys * Free State Ranges * RO II * NRA Life * Man on the Edge

Delmonico

#1
April 26, 2008, 08:58:20 AM
A bed roll, a bit cold to not have one. ;D
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Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

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River City John

#2
April 26, 2008, 09:16:37 AM
Might want to consider getting up off the ground in a cot.

And don't forget a waterproof groundcloth, unless you already have one with the tent.
"I was born by the river in a little tent, and just like the river I've been running ever since." - Sam Cooke
"He who will not look backward with reverence, will not look forward with hope." - Edmund Burke
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Sir Charles deMouton-Black

#3
April 26, 2008, 10:36:38 AM
No need to get a kauphy pot;  Jes' borri 1 from Del!
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River City John

#4
April 26, 2008, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: Sir Charles deMoutonBlack on April 26, 2008, 10:36:38 AM
No need to get a kauphy pot;  Jes' borri 1 from Del!

Yeah, but notice how Delmonico takes care of coffeepot pilferers. . . .he keeps that bail handle in the fire glowing red hot. :o ;)
"I was born by the river in a little tent, and just like the river I've been running ever since." - Sam Cooke
"He who will not look backward with reverence, will not look forward with hope." - Edmund Burke
". . .freedom is not everything or the only thing, perhaps we will put that discovery behind us and comprehend, before it's too late, that without freedom all else is nothing."- G. Warren Nutter
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GAF #275

Delmonico

#5
April 26, 2008, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: River City John on April 26, 2008, 03:30:52 PM
Yeah, but notice how Delmonico takes care of coffeepot pilferers. . . .he keeps that bail handle in the fire glowing red hot. :o ;)

Well you ain't supposed to grab it by that handle. ;D
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Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

Ab Ovo Usque ad Mala

The time has passed so quick, the years all run together now.

Ottawa Creek Bill

#6
April 26, 2008, 05:22:10 PM
A case of TP ;D ;D and a shovel..................

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Major Matt Lewis

#7
April 26, 2008, 05:31:51 PM
There's a privy on site ;)
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Delmonico

#8
April 26, 2008, 05:35:09 PM
The called it "sanitary tissue" back then. ;)
Mongrel Historian


Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

Ab Ovo Usque ad Mala

The time has passed so quick, the years all run together now.

Sir Charles deMouton-Black

#9
April 27, 2008, 01:10:45 AM
When I was a boy sojer, my first Company Sergeant Major, a Korean war vet, gave us two rules.

1.  ALWAYS count your rounds.

2.  ALWAYS have your own supply of dry "sanitary tissue"!

Almost 50 years later I still live by both rules.

Oh, BTW, I ALWAYS have gloves when in the field.  Never know when Del will invite me for Kauphy!  Hep y'self sir!
NCOWS #1154, SCORRS, STORM, BROW, 1860 Henry, Dirty Rat 502, CHINOOK COUNTRY
THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT (SHOTS)
Those who are no longer ignorant of History may relive it,
without the Blood, Sweat, and Tears.
With apologies to George Santayana & W. S. Churchill

"As Mark Twain once put it, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."

Black Powder

#10
April 27, 2008, 02:53:16 PM
Extra canteen.

BP
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Major Matt Lewis

#11
April 27, 2008, 05:15:05 PM
Went to James Country yesterday.  Picked up another lanter and a hanger, and a couple of J hooks to hang stuff off the center beam.  Thinking of hanging my shooting irons to keep them off the ground.  Also picked up a cot a Dick's.  Not period correct, but my sleeping bag will not be either.   ;D

Got some candles and and matches too.  I would really like to get one of those Winchester wooden crates.  Or even better a wooden crate that said "US Government 45 /70"  or "US Army" or something like that.





Major Matt Lewis
Grand Army of the Frontier * SASS Life * NCOWS * Powder Creek Cowboys * Free State Ranges * RO II * NRA Life * Man on the Edge

River City John

#12
April 27, 2008, 05:25:21 PM
Quote from: Major Matt Lewis on April 27, 2008, 05:15:05 PM
Went to James Country yesterday.  Picked up another lanter and a hanger, and a couple of J hooks to hang stuff off the center beam.  Thinking of hanging my shooting irons to keep them off the ground.  Also picked up a cot a Dick's.  Not period correct, but my sleeping bag will not be either.   ;D

Got some candles and and matches too.  I would really like to get one of those Winchester wooden crates.  Or even better a wooden crate that said "US Government 45 /70"  or "US Army" or something like that.

Major, be sure to bring some of that gold dust. . . you know people are bringing wares and sundries you may just want to buy. ::)
"I was born by the river in a little tent, and just like the river I've been running ever since." - Sam Cooke
"He who will not look backward with reverence, will not look forward with hope." - Edmund Burke
". . .freedom is not everything or the only thing, perhaps we will put that discovery behind us and comprehend, before it's too late, that without freedom all else is nothing."- G. Warren Nutter
NCOWS #L146
GAF #275

Major Matt Lewis

#13
April 27, 2008, 05:35:26 PM
RC John,

Don't know about Gold Dust, but I may have some Government Script on hand.  I will also have a Hornady Progressive Reloader that I am considering unloading....
Major Matt Lewis
Grand Army of the Frontier * SASS Life * NCOWS * Powder Creek Cowboys * Free State Ranges * RO II * NRA Life * Man on the Edge

Dr. Bob

#14
April 27, 2008, 07:03:23 PM
Howdy MM,

Sgt. John Chapman makes PC wood cartridge boxes for several different calibers.  You cam PM him from this web site.

I will have two [actually a joined pair] of 3 point wool blankets for sale at Garnett.  They are PC for 1800 - 1900.  I'm selling them at WHOLESALE!! ;D  Can't do much better than that!! :o ;) 

See you Friday evening!! ;D
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Major Matt Lewis

#15
April 27, 2008, 07:32:47 PM
Dr. Bob,

Looking forward to it.
Major Matt Lewis
Grand Army of the Frontier * SASS Life * NCOWS * Powder Creek Cowboys * Free State Ranges * RO II * NRA Life * Man on the Edge

Books OToole

#16
April 28, 2008, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: Major Matt Lewis on April 26, 2008, 05:31:51 PM
There's a privy on site ;)

While the above is a true statement;  Bring your own TP.  Be Prepared.

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RattlesnakeJack

#17
April 29, 2008, 08:30:52 PM
Quote from: Major Matt Lewis on April 27, 2008, 05:15:05 PM....  Also picked up a cot a Dick's.  Not period correct, but my sleeping bag will not be either.   ;D .....

Richard: 

I highly recommend a good 'period correct' wool blanket which, if large enough, does an excellent job of covering your non-pc cot and sleeping bag! 

I speak from personal experience:  for my own purposes a nice  3 1/2 Point Hudson Bay Company blanket does the job, but I imagine that for you a repro US military blanket would be preferable ....
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Delmonico

#18
April 30, 2008, 05:52:17 PM
Jack, now you know a good homemade quilt will get you more style points, 4-5 of them even more. ;)
Mongrel Historian


Always get the water for the coffee upstream from the herd.

Ab Ovo Usque ad Mala

The time has passed so quick, the years all run together now.

Hill Beachy

#19
May 05, 2008, 07:09:47 AM
Quote from: RattlesnakeJack on April 29, 2008, 08:30:52 PM
I highly recommend a good 'period correct' wool blanket which, if large enough, does an excellent job of covering your non-pc cot and sleeping bag! 

Nonsense!  Go on down to Twyla's and rent a couple of her sporting ladies.  Warmer than a blanket, softer than sleeping on the ground, and period correct to boot!  Might even boil your morning coffee for you.   ;D
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When you're running with them in your hand..."  -- Slim Dusty
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