I want to have the persona of a rocky mountain bum. I'm the guy who lives alone in the highlonesome because I enjoy myself there. I trap a little, and pan for gold some. Between these two I make enough to keep myself in supplies. I go to town with my pack horse in the summer a time or two and trade for what I need, then it's back to my valley where I live alone and do as I please. My time period would likely be 1830 to 1840. I have one pair of pants, shirt and hat so far, light tan pants and shirt, round top hat with a wide flat brim. Am still gathering my kit. I need either a tent, or a canvas tarp for rondys. Am trying to get a pair of shoes. I sent off for mocasins, and it said they were a size 12, but that was a false statement, I doubt they're even a size ten, and that was the biggest size I could find. I have a traditions Kentucky rifle that was a kit, full stock, .50 caliber. I don't know whether or not I'm on the right track or not, so let me know please. I assume I'm supposed to have a handle, but haven't come up with one as I'm working on my kit.
As for a handle that is something you will earn at roundy be carefull that a name that will fallow you for a long time
Sounds like your on the right track... I may have a reasonably priced tent for you! Blacksmith buddy is giving up on camping at Voo's and Boy Scout doings and has a small panther primitive tent --- Let me find out more for you.