I started this from another thread when the discussion of period packing came up. I figured it would be fun for those of us who are into trekking to show off our kits and take a look at what the other guy has. There are tricks to the trade that work well for some while others use different methods so I feel that this will be a great opportunity for all of us to get some ideas and learn from the experiences of others.
My kit is suitable to 1850-60s depending on the event. It consists of my plains rifle, Colt "navy-six", Canteen, Knapsack, Hunting bag and Belt knife.
Knapsack: My personal items are parceled into one sack and my shooting supplies into another. Clothing is stacked in accordance with its necessity. I keep spare shooting items in my knapsack in case my hunting bag is somehow lost. I carry a spare set of underwear, flannel shirt, trousers, socks, moccasins, suspenders, cravat and mittens. For tools I carry 60" of rope, hatchet, & a full shooting bag with 1lb powder, 2lbs lead, moulds/ladle, caps, grease, gun tools/parts. I also carry a huswife (sewing kit) for both clothing and leather, toiletries, whetstone, period writing kit/account book, (functional) period first aid kit/medicines, tinder box, matches, a bottle of aguardiente, and about 3-days rations.
Hunting bag: Original patch knife, bullet bag, powder flask, wadding, capper, spare caps, tools & brushes, pistol flask, pouch of pistol ammunition, oil flask, tinder box, compass, spyglass & package of Colt's pistol ammunition.
Pockets: I carry my watch, wallet, tobacco, period currency (playing pieces for cards), pocket knife and matchsafe.
Not shown is my canteen, large gourd bottle (for desert rides) and optional militia haversack.
I am interested in seeing what the others have.
-Dave