View of Primitive Camp

[Tascosa Joe]

James:

Do you have a location on the picture.

T-Joe

[James Hunt]

The above image is taken from the book "A Texas Frontier" and is reportedly a buffalo hunter's camp in the early 1870's located in Texas.

Note the woodcut from Harpers Magazine, although dated 1879 and again a bit beyond the period being discussed here, still the camp is rather interesting with field expedient tent architecture. Purportedly representing Texas hunters.

[Tascosa Joe]

It could be in the Rath City/Fort Griffin area.  There would be some timber in the creek bottoms there.   

How big is your canvas fly?  Mine is 9X9 which would be a little small or at least you could not sit up in it very well.  I have used it as a diamond shelter on primative trec's but did not think about turning it into a wedge tent.

[Tascosa Joe]

James:
The 1879 Harpers Mag is another cool picture.  Thanks for sharing.  How has your fly worked in wet weather?  Do you have another piece that you hang on the ends to keep the rain out?  My 9X9 was designed on the premise that would be about the size to cover a pack on a pack saddle.  Something a person in the wild would likely have on hand all of the time.  It works but is not very tall.
Joe

[G.W. Strong]

I like the look of these tents using "found wood" poles. It is nice to see both transported and locally found lumber was used.