How to attach a bedroll to a Boy Scout Yucca 573 backpack or similar backpack
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- We revisit the Boy Scout Yucca 573 backpacks that a video was already made about but we are going a step farther by explaining how Scouts attached or carried their bedrolls or sleeping bags.
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I still have my Official BSA Yucca Pack, dated 1968, Strong and solid it still goes afield with me yet today!
That's cool
Have any good memories you want to share?
@@honorableoutfitters My Yucca Pack was the very first pack I had as a Scout. I recall carefully looking at the "x-ray" drawing of a properly packed Yucca in the Boy Scout Handbook- circa 1967-68. For overnight camps you can't beat it.
Funny you mention the xray drawing! I posted my video on Saturday and the sources I used for tying it were unclear drawings and from what a couple "old hands" told me....well I was reading a 1959 handbook a friend gave me and there it was...the xray drawing! I plan on doing a correction at the beginning of my next video, after seeing the xray it makes sense and I feel stupid not "seeing" it before in how the bedroll was attached, lol. oh well...education is always learning and moving forward.
Very informative, thank you.
Side note: The crickets were pretty overwhelming with the volume up high enough to hear you clearly.
Cool beans!!!! my broe. Fantastic!,. archival scout info there friend. Very concise downlow!.
Thank you for the support brother! I appreciate it!
U should do a video on all the stuff that boy scouts could have on their belt
Like straight military defence?. Er,. Large Caliber ?.👣👍😂👆
That is a great idea! I will put it on my list but I need to cover a few more pieces before I get to it. Thank you!
@@honorableoutfitters yr welcome
Thank you I was a scout of the early 70's I still have all my stuff. I have my hatchet, backpack, knives and mess kit. I actually still use them for camping when time allows. Brings back great memories. I learned flint and steel fire making. Thank you
Hey 👋 Mr d Eddie here just wanted to drop in and say hello to you and your family keep up the great work 👍👍👍 love what you are doing trying to keep our history alive and trying to get the kids back in the scouts I have three of them packs Yucca pack for 475 with the cruiser frame and the d1307 pack an the pack frame also have the pack that as the fixed blade belt on one side and the unbuckle belt on the other side and with eyelets and an extra Pocket on the front of the pack original S10 and canteen the compass were made 1942 that's clear in the back clear plastic and three first aid kits from Johnson & Johnson one is vintage with the class to do not have 43 boy scout books really enjoyed watching your channel keep up a great work God bless you and your family Eddie here God bless looking forward to seeing more great videos I'll keep watching
Indeed sir.
God actually hates fish.
Thank you brother! How well do you think your packs perform? Do you have a favorite?
Thank you😊
You are very welcome, thank you for the support!
Still have mine , the old girl has logged many miles in the last 55 years!
Thanks for the support brother! Did it keep the gear dry all that time?
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Sure did! I've replaced the ties and repaired the suspension, but she still makes it through!
Enjoyed the video. Very well done and informative.👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate your support!
Love the gear. You always have some awesome gear and such.
Thank you! How long was the cordage? I suppose I could just trim off the excess of course. Great video sir
84" but I would take the blanket or sleeping bag that you use and tie it off and cut the excess. Mine was much longer but when it was not being used with a blanket roll it was a bit of a nuisance.
@@honorableoutfitters Roger that!
Hey man ive been tryin to find videos of the 1370 cruiser frame one. I just ordered one off of ebay it is in almost pristine condition but seems very rare to own
Is it a 1370 or a 1307? The frame packs from the 60's and 70's are awesome and if the zippers seem to stick just rub some paraffin wax or candles over the teeth to lubricate them. Let me know or jump on Facebook and post pics on Honorable Outfitters Historic Discussion Group!
@@honorableoutfitters 1307 my brotha i mistyped and thats a really good tip I will hop on over there and do that i just sent a request to join
Hello Mr. Dyer -
... I recall seeing in one very old Boy Scout manual instructions for making one's own pack, but now I can't seem to find the reference again. As I remember, the instructions looked very similar to the pack you demonstrate here - a simple flapped box of canvas with d-rings on the side.
Do you happen to know where those instructions were, and how often they were used by young scouts in your period?
For that matter, do you know of any extant scout-made packs on that model?
In the back of the Patrol Leader's handbook written by William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt in 1928, he designed and provided the instructions for making what he called the most ideal knapsack with all the most modern inclusions...it was called the Camp-o-sack. They are not common at all to find, I own one and it is in very used condition. They were sold commercially by the Boy Scouts but it appears that the Yucca style backpacks won out in popularity. The Camp-o-sack featured wood board supports, essentially an internal frame backpack. You can buy the older yucca packs affordably on Ebay but I am not aware of anyone selling the same model new.
I have a backpack with aluminum frame from the 1970's that belonged to my late brother. Any suggestions on what to use to clean the canvas? I was leaning toward Woolite. Also, the leather is deteriorating, any ideas on restoration? I'm now the scoutmaster to my son's troop in Niagara Falls, NY. It may become part of a leatherwork merit badge down the road.
dawn soap and water as long as the canvas is not dry rotted. If it is dray rotted nothing can be done to bring it to useable condition and they are virtually impossible to repair. Leather is tricky as well. If it is still somewhat pliable I use what is called Leather Honey and many renewed applications. Neet's foot oil will soften the leather but is not good for long term conditioning. It the canvas was salvageable but the leather was to far gone I would replace the leather pieces.
@@honorableoutfitters thanks for the reply! No signs of dry rot.
i still have mine from the 50's,i'm 77.when i ran across it not long ago i was taken aback on how small it was.how did i get all that gear,mostly clothes in there.
lol, yeah they are the most common model to find and I am still amazed how many Scouts used that for their weekend gear. Cheers and happy Thanksgiving!