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Hunter63 saying Hey and Welcome.... The intro section is at:
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?14-Introductions

With all due respect....I would not use that mixture on any clothing....these days there are much better commercial products that the "olden days" that required additional waterproofing.

I can see...

They did the back stroke.....LOL.
Have used the boiling water on chickens from time to time.....and honestly did seem to cut down on bugs, but feathers were like a wet mop....never did dry them out...

Life preservers on the chicken mites?.....Well, I'll be dipped....

Anyone ever try plucking your own "down"?...So you can make your own "down filled gear"...?
With the buggies mite/fleas,...

I guess I can't remember plastic garbage bags in the 1950's.....????

But agree that the garbage bags and zip locks are on the top of the list necessity in todays packing.

I do like the smaller...

Have several of the dry bags in different sizes...usually carry in canoe,...... portages just pick up a carry to next put in.

Haven't really considered long distance carry...but I'm sure the pack...