The heart and soul of a trail camp.
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Tag: old west
Car Camping – bathing in camp
For most of human history we have moved across the surface of the Earth as more-or-less self-contained units. Rarely alone and generally with all the stuff we owned. Obviously, this was before the age of Consumption as a way of life.I love to see the details; the wash basin, table and chair, the little mirror... … Continue reading Car Camping – bathing in camp
Cowboys, Photography, and Poetry
"My ceiling the sky, my carpet the grass, my music the lowing of herds as they pass; my books are the brooks, my sermons the stones, my parson’s a wolf on a pulpit of bones." — Allen McCanless (cowboy poet), 1885
Cavalry Saddlebags
It isn't cheap to find good saddle bags these days but excellent ones can still be made with a little time and dedication. The U.S. Army M-1924 model is the culmination of a century of design improvements and feedback from real field use. This model, in one form or another, saw service across the West, … Continue reading Cavalry Saddlebags
Sibley Tent and Some Fine Hats
Found this image on Tumblr with no other information. Nice later model Sibley tent with old cabin in the background. I would guess some time just after 1900.
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 