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Mr.Black

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[video=youtube;rJWgSTtg3ZI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJWgSTtg3ZI[/video]

Hello all Mr.Black Here. Not very active here but I wanted to share this.
I am about to head out on an Adventure for my 50th birthday(last January) I wanted to do something Cool for that marker so I settled on Climbing Mount Whitney In Otzi styled kit.This is a short of a day trip that a friend shot.I hope to share more soon of the build and the trip.In short a tribute to another time and the Man ,the people.

More asap Hope its OK I posted
Best to you all
M/BK
 
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Mr.Black

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Hear is some of the other Gear

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Mr.Black

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Yes Very Comfy surprisingly That day was a about 80 and humid in South Texas haha.All mobility tests have really amazed me.When first doned its slightly boardy but after a minute or two its like a pair of old jeans
 

Mr.Black

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The workmanship on that ruckack is wonderful. Was it comfortable to carry?
Thank you. again very surprised on the Carry I had to use some drift as far as materials but the straps shown here are of mulberry bark I roughly prepped it and used a combo of twining and three strand braid I had a thought about a backup leather harness but may just stick with this.there were know straps that I know in the find complex so again I had to fill in some gaps.There is almost a kernmantle effect in the straps. it tightens on the cross bar when loaded and grabs snug.
 

Goatboy

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Haven't been able to watch the video yet as I'm reading this on my phone (though I'll.remedy that later). From the pictures though the attention to detail looks superb. Something I'd love to try myself. Kit and clothing are wonderful. What did you eat while you were out? Did you keep it true to what's been recorded or did you go for modern foods? I suppose the only way you could make it more realistic would be to have some folks chasing you armed with bows.
Look forward to seeing the video and getting a chance to read more of your thoughts on it all.
Again I'm very impressed.

Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.
 
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John Fenna

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I have been following your progress on BcUSA - I love it!
I had plans to try this myself ... but now I am even more keen to have a bash (after my other projects are done ... it could be a while...) :)
Great work indeed!
 

Mr.Black

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Great stuff mate, fantastic work on all the kit...love the copper axe .
All the best for your trip, looking forward to the future posts.

Atb,
Pete.
Thank You for looking Pete Ill sure stash my flask,cup and lid case the little clay pots break lol

Haven't been able to watch the video yet as I'm reading this on my phone (though I'll.remedy that later). From the pictures though the attention to detail looks superb. Something I'd love to try myself. Kit and clothing are wonderful. What did you eat while you were out? Did you keep it true to what's been recorded or did you go for modern foods? I suppose the only way you could make it more realistic would be to have some folks chasing you armed with bows.
Look forward to seeing the video and getting a chance to read more of your thoughts on it all.
Again I'm very impressed.

Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.

The video is a short made by a Friend at a old SERE Training area I work for 10 years.that day we ate some outrageous Bacon molasses jerky haha no evidence of that in the find but im sure the folks of that time would enjoy ha
The plan is to climb Mount Whitney in Otzi Styled kit It is the highest point in the contiguous United States 14,496 ft(it has grown a bit higher actually) this will be my third time up( first time in Goat Hide Leggings and coat). My ration will be based on the foods found relating to the find. I have einkorn flour and sloes as well as a custom Lanjager dried hunters sausage. Ill take standard brews and my Sherpa tea variant and hope a selection of Epic bars and some assorted slops lol

I have been following your progress on BcUSA - I love it!
I had plans to try this myself ... but now I am even more keen to have a bash (after my other projects are done ... it could be a while...) :)
Great work indeed!
Thank you Sir

To all sorry for delay in response In on Tx Time so I will get back in time for breakfast reading lol
Thank you all take care
 

Goatboy

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Got a chance to see the video today and enjoyed it. The clothing looks comfortable to move in, and again the detal of the kit is fantastic. Looking at the pictures of your outfit it reminded me of the reindeer & goatskin outfit that Dreadhead made when he was in Norway making the leather boat. Might be worth a looksee for you. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120132&page=2

Looking forward to more of your stuff.

GB.
 

Mr.Black

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Got a chance to see the video today and enjoyed it. The clothing looks comfortable to move in, and again the detal of the kit is fantastic. Looking at the pictures of your outfit it reminded me of the reindeer & goatskin outfit that Dreadhead made when he was in Norway making the leather boat. Might be worth a looksee for you. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120132&page=2

Looking forward to more of your stuff.

GB.

Thanks again. I had a look at the link...World class!.I hope to add more asap
Heres another early layout with a Black Bear(Brown Bear was in the find for hat and shoe parts but I was not going to turn down this material gifted towards the trip haha) Hide for now

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Goatboy

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Thanks again. I had a look at the link...World class!.I hope to add more asap
Heres another early layout with a Black Bear(Brown Bear was in the find for hat and shoe parts but I was not going to turn down this material gifted towards the trip haha) Hide for now

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Fantastic Mr. Black. Since my 40th was a wash out I may try something for my 50th in a year or two now.
 

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