Long Time Lurker... First Time Commenter here. Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed watching your channel and your travels. I have adopted some of your gear & techniques to my own interpretation of an 18th Century American Frontiersman. Thank you for sharing your experiences with a wider audience!

Funny you mention the wool and Nylon mix. That was an old soldier / outdoorsman trick that popped up once women's nylon stockings became available. Wool and nylon have extremely low friction coefficients together - standard issue wool socks worn over nylon stockings dramatically reduce friction blistering and are especially useful on new boots that haven't quite contoured to your feet yet. Was a time you'd see a bunch of shave headed 18-21 year-olds raiding women's clothing departments for stockings around army bases - could tell when they had a long march coming up lol. It's the basis for a lot of two sock systems that are commercially sold today.

My seven year old has watched all of your videos so glad you’ve continued to put out more content

I use elements of my medieval clothing all the time with modern stuff - woolen hoods, cloaks, knitted gloves and hats, and so on. They are super cosy, fully functional and look great. Plus, there's nothing better for a hot summer day than a straw hat and a linen shirt :)

You should work out a way to use the walking staff as a hammock stand for the times that the trees are too far apart. Good content.

You should come test it it in the Canadian Rockies in the winter. THEN you'll find out it's true worth. I used to wear kilts winter spring summer and fall and loved it. Now I just stick to my dresses and skirts. Wearing a kilt is a special occasion for me now. Greetings from Southern Alberta ✌️

There was a slight envy. Here, Brazil, survival involves dealing with infernal heat and humidity, mosquitoes, spiders, pumas and jaguars, alligators, anacondas, piranhas, malaria, yellow fever, zika, dengue fever, chikungunya, and forests so thick that it's 12 :00 It already feels like late afternoon. The number of people who have had to be rescued by firefighters on these survival trips is even discouraging.

I love mixing modern & period gear my current ruck is a roycroft frame with a old ALICE bag mounted on it.

"A tactical nap," gonna have to remember that one. Good stuff, as always.

My current bed consists of a cowhide, six sheepskins (sadly industrial standard, so I'd mostly look to double the number by next paycheck) an army wool quilt(I am looking to aquire two full great kilts worth of heavy and light weight felted wool) and a down pillow. Good enough for comfortable sleep, but not enough to overstay your welcome. In this summer heat (19c°+) its nice, if too hot most days.

I love this man, a peaceful warrior we all need to be for this wonderful earth 💚⚔

I almost forgot that modern equipment exists lol 😆. Great example Tom, you just showed us all that you don't have to be 100% historical or 100% modern, I like that. This is great inspiration to the person interested in history & the outdoors, but dosen't know how if they'd like it. Great video as always Tom. Thank you for respecting nature so much.

Cool video! I guess carrying 2-3 kg of wool with you is almost unavoidable if you want to use wool for all its amazing properties. I’ve been sleeping in the woods a lot the last few months and I’m usually bringing one large and one regular wool blanket. 2+1 kg. It’s definitely useful around the fire, as underblanket, folded into a triangle to warm your neck, shoulders, and back while sitting by the fire.

I love this video please try this again with what you’ve learned to get a better system

Man I really enjoy learning about how people lived and survived historically. I like the idea of blending that history with modern techniques and technology. Just using the historical gear in the way it was intended is kind of a form of time travel. There’s something important to that. Thank you for doing these Tom. I really appreciate it!

Could not help but wonder if Tom ever gets lonely..

Another great video Tom, keep them coming, I think alot of folk really enjoy them including me a seasoned camper for the last 40 years and counting.

As a female viewer who spins & weaves, I would like to vote for more videos including information on women - the earisaid and highland women, their skills and knowledge? Are there traditions for women healers vs surgeons? And the waulking and weaving & dyeing. Are there any museums for such that you could collaborate with? I attended a weaving course once with a woman who worked in Nova Scotia & spoke of black houses and the Scottish immigrants there & there are waulking videos…. so perhaps a collaboration could be done?? Highland warrior visiting a croft or weaver’s cottage?? 🤞🏻🌿🌱 Happy film making!

I mainly backpack with modern ultralight gear, but I love bringing my smaller tartan, replaces my sleeping bag together with a sleeping bag liner on hot days, and complements it on colder nights. It’s small enough to fit in my pack, replaces my fleece when used with a fibula, and is awesome for naps!

Thanks Tom, always interesting and good wee tips. Cheers