Canvas hunting bag??

[Rat Trapper]

If a person got use to using something while in military service, I see no reason that person could not have made up one like his issue item for civilian use. The haversack can be a useful item to carry things like dead squirrels & etc.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Call it a poke, musette or market bag then. Folks carried provisions in something, whether dead game, bread and victuals for a trip, or a clean shirt if you were headed to go court a lady. You're not going to stop and untie your bedroll to lop off a chunk of metworst at mid-day.

Musette is derived from "Muser" and is Middle English (1300's) for one who plays a bagpipe. The bagpipe being named after a pre-existing shoulder slung bag.

 

[necchi]

What if a guy just calls it,
"My Canvis Bag"

 

[BrownBear]

What if a guy just calls it,
"My Canvis Bag"

Now you did it! :rotf:

 

[Deadeye]

I always wear 2 bags. My canvas bag on the left and my shooting bag on the right with my horn. Everything that I carry that's not related to shooting goes in the canvas bag. I don't talk to it so have never found a need to call it by name.
Deadeye
I have some that are white or offwhite but the ones I use the most are brown or green.

 

[scott taylor]

I have never let HC/PC bother me too much, if I like it and can afford it I get it. Bought a canvas tote/shooting bag years ago from River Junction Trade Co. years ago and ain't fell apart yet. Pouch measures 8"W x 9" deep. Only 15 bucks, may be worth a look.

Scott

 

[nkbj]

Is there a given style of canvas bag that was particularly favored?

 

[TinStar]

I was looking at sources on the internet for canvas and such to buy to make a bag or two.
Then later when I went into my shop I saw two old(like maybe 50yr old) burlap moving blankets my Dad and his brothers used on moving jobs when they were in the trucking business. They are thick yet unpadded and although you can see a little light coming through when you hold them up to the sun; I think they will work for bags and straps and such; jus a lil cuttin n stichin!
They are not the loose weave as found on burlap bags.
So I will have to get some heavy duty thread and needles and get to work! I could even double up the thickness if need be. They are about 5x5 ft. each.

TinStar
Soli Deo Gloria!

 

[dbutch]

This one is based off British model..

Gentleman from Wisconsin crafts these bags..very user friendly!

 

[Supercracker]

that's very nice!

 

[dbutch]

Thanks sc..I'm a double baggier also..while hunting...

 

[Rat Trapper]

How many cans of beer will those bags hold??? Got to have something to wash down the sandwich with on a long hunt.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

You mean when done hunting, right? :grin:

Is there a given style of canvas bag that was particularly favored?

Heck there really wasn't a standard for the military haversack. It was procured from civilian sources, and the regimental commander gave his approval, and they were issued. (iirc) They averaged 15W x 18L..., with three buttons.

I think that there are more canvas/cloth "sacks" out there in the documentation, but we miss them for we don't know when folks write "pack" if they mean with two shoulder straps or just one, in each case where we find the word "pack". As such they could be different colors based on the fabric, striped, or painted with oil based paint for water resistance.

LD

 

[dbutch]

Hey Rat... :slap: :haha:
Carries thermos.and cleaning supplies for squirrels....holds all I need for a duck hunt...waterproof-blood proof.
Nephew just earned one splitting cord wood for me... :thumbsup:

 

[jimikinz]

Do you have any contact info for that bag maker?

Looks nice!

 

[Deadeye]

I use these, most traders have them at rondys and they're well made of heavy canvas, come in many sizes, edges are all covered and all seem to be made on the same pattern with 2 inside pockets. I haven't bought any in a few yrs. but never paid more than 4 or $5 for one . They're allways white so if you want color you have to dye it yourself.

Deadeye