Supply list for my first Rondy

[hrayton]

All right, I am so excited about this, I just wanted to go over everything again, other than my awesome rifle purchase, so far this hasn't been near as financially draining as I thought it would be...so I wanted to go over what I will be taking at the end of the month, and see if it's gonna be enough, too much or just right...I know many of you have done this before, and a lot so I need your input. So, here goes....

Clothing:

2 piece center seam moccs that I made (moccs, and just over the knee leggings)
3 pairs of hand knit all wool socks my sister made for me(solid, dark brown)
1 pair of drop front trousers
2 knee length shirts- one white/ one blue checks
(I'm taking my 21st century boxers, and that's non negotiable) ;)
My 5 dollar felt hat with a beaded band I made
2 all white bandannas (just 49 cents at Michaels on clearance)
1 fringed and caped hunters frock dark brown
I was thinking about working up a spare pair of moccassins to throw in my bedroll
Sash/legties

Shelter:

One open ended wedge tent, A frame style, I sewed leather patches over the grommets, and ran hemp loops through them with wood toggles
12 tent pegs(nail style, but removed plastic tops)
200 feet hemp rope
paillasse I made from two cheap linen tablecloths, sewn on three sides, with four pewter buttons on the fourth edge
2 solid wool blankets that I re-edged with yarn, and picked up at a garage sale, one solid blue, one solid red ( I used red edging on the blue, and blue edging on the red, and they look awesome)
1 oil cloth bedroll cover made from cheap walmart canvas, and prepared using of all things, brown deck stain...which has linseed oil in it, I started that project about a month ago, it's still drying at my parents house, but my mom assures me it's looking good, and should be ready by the time I leave on the 27th, I'll be picking it up, while I am dropping my dachsund off.

Food Preparation:

1 squirrel cooker/ with case I made
1 folding handle frying pan
1 corn boiler
1 canoe cup/noggin with elk antler crown toggle I made
1 horn spoon
6 small canvas bags for coffee, bisquick, parched corn, dried fruit, oatmeal, and jerky
1 salt horn, tin container with other spices
(gonna have a cooler in the car for fresh meat, bacon n eggs, and cold beer) I will try a few traditional recipes while there, but I am an eater, so I'm planning on some other stuff as well. :)
2 one quart canteens
(21st century water purifier, just in case)
flint and steel kit with small pouch I made for it.

Pouches, etc.

Belt bag with loop for bag axe, and small knife sheath attached
small leather bound journal for contacts, and storing business cards, recording thoughts while there
shooting bag with accoutrements (THANKYOU DAVID!)
market wallet
tumpline for securing bedroll/stuff
tool pouch for knapping hammer screwdrivers and a small vice, spare ventpick and tow worm

Weaponry:

50 cal rifle
tomahawk (head and handle from Track, I hafted it, poured the accents thanks to advice from this site, and wrapped the top and sewed the leather wrap, treated the handle with about 5 coats of Tung oil, then hand rubbed the final wax finish in, and it gleams. That Tung oil is good stuff)
Belt knife
patch knife
Bag Axe

Odds and Ends:

Sewing kit
Toiletries (bar soap, toothbrush, small towel, etc.)
21st Century first aid kit(you never know)
pouch for ID, wallet, FOID card, car keys
Tobacco pouch and pipe

Whew! It sounds like a lot.....but it actually fits in 2 duffel bags......so, advice? comments? lose some? get more? Am I ready?
Thanks!
-Ray.

[Micanopy]

That looks great! Hope you have a super great time. Get lots of pictures for us.

[hrayton]

OH yeah, just a couple of final thoughts and questions....
1.) What is the "etiquette" of taking pictures....I plan on having my digital camera with me in my belt bag, but this will be a 1st as a participant....always ask permission etc.? I have always been a tourist in research mode before this...do folks get "funny" if you whip out your camera and start snapping away when in character?
2.) How many of you guys carry a spare lock for your flintlock to these things? I can't wait to compete, but I don't want to lose out because I was an idiot and didn't think ahead.....

[old salt]

As for the camera I use two methods 1 I am discreet or some times you would think I was in spy mode. 2 Other times I will ask some one pose. I have never had any problems with either method. If in doubt ask the worst thing they can say is no pictures,
The only time I have been ask not to take pictures was at a pow wow, and they were very polite when they ask me not to take pictures of certain parts.

[NAULTRICK1]

I'd say your more than ready, have a great time, and oh ya pics pics pics 

[Red Badger]

Your more prepared than i was for my first....

my only suggestions would be:
if water is not readily available I would get a water jug and wrap it with canvas or if you can find a box to cover it s it can't be seen....
some sort of fire ring or brazier to contain your fire, don't want to start a grass fire! and find out if wood is supplied/available or if you have to bring your own....

As for pictures, Lots!  I have never had a problem setting "Patience" down and pulling out the camera... most of us seem to enjoy it when we take each others pictures...   

[Ranger]

I really love watchin a "pilgrim" get into this great hobby of ours. I love how, and we've all done it, we plan, get excited, don't sleep at night... and everything else that goes with it.

You look like you have everything well planned. The only thing I would add is buy a few gallons of spring water from the store to take with you. Save yourself a lot of port o' john hassle and don't drink the water from the buffaloe. That stuff alright to cook with and do dishes but I wouldn't drink it...

You would also serve yourself well if you picked up a military surplus folding shovel. You will use this for digging your fire pit. I also dig a shallow hole in the ground for my gray water and bury my left overs if they do not have a dumpster around. Although there ain't nuthin funnier than watchin a pilgrim chase a coon out of their trash bag! 

which brings me to... a trash bag, and a gunny or cloth feed sack to put said trash bag in to cover it up.

Make yourself up a couple wood boxes to stow your gear in and to use as a stool to sit on whist at camp too.

Let's see.... yup you can still pack all that into a hatchback!  When you get your family into this hobby you will have to have 2 mules and a wagon to haul all your shi... I mean  stuff to rendezvous! 

[hrayton]

   A shovel! That was one of the "basics" I completely forgot!!!! THANK YOU! And yes...gonna probably need some trash bags, a feedbag is a good idea for that...its the UP and there are bears around from what I understand. So, I'm gonna limit food in camp, probably have to make a few more walks to the car for supplies ie at mealtime, but I've been camping all my life and know how to keep a clean site. There's the rub, between practical, and what will be expected for visual aesthetics ya know? I wouldn't mind finding me a good trout stream up there either, may not be period correct, but I would like to take my fly rod out and see how the UP compares to the Blackfoot outside of Missoula, or even the Gallatin outside of ole Yellowstone.....mmmmm....trout.  Here's where I am gonna go.   www.mwpr2010.com it'd be kinda neat to run into some of you folks up there, but I know it's a bit of a drive...12 hours or so from where I am sitting. Thanks for the tips.

[heatherhistorian]

 

[Ranger]

That looks like an AWESOME site!!! You can come pretty close to trout fishin the PC way if you put a little thought into it. Instead of a fly rod, try an ol fashion willow stick or bamboo pole. for line there is a wide assortment of linen and silk cordage out there at the craft stores. For lures, I'm sure you have plenty of hand tied flys around. Here is a link http://www.historicanglingenterprises.com/ here's another one...http://eclecticangler.com/

Looks like a shinin time to be had! Take plenty of pics and bring home lots of memories! 

[hrayton]

Okay, so I get that this is a learning process that I will (hopefully) become better at over time, one of the reasons that I wanted to join this site is that it seemed like there were a lot of realistic, open minded and cool people here that are willing to help and give me (and others as well) advice and constructive criticism that I can learn from. One of the reasons I haven't frequented too many other chat/discussion areas is the "other" people that aren't neccessarily like the members on this forum...'nuff said. So now I am going out into the real world, where I am probably gonna run into some of those "other" people...how do you tactfully and gracefully handle it without basically telling them "Go .... yourself!" ? Or is that basically how ya'll handle them? I'm just curious....gonna be there for a week, and I KNOW I'm gonna do some stuff wrong, and I am open minded about it...but I am hoping the good helpful types are gonna outnumber the "I have a stick shoved so FAR up......." well, you get the idea. Maybe it's not tactful to even ask this question about threadcounters, but I'm basically a friendly guy, I'm in retail management and I have a high patience threshold, but then again, I am gonna be on vacation so...... 

[old salt]

There are two ways to handle those folks 1. just go on as if you did noty hear them.
2. Just say I am soory but I am new at this.

[DEADDAWG]

You're going to the Mid West Primative, not the Grand Encampment (a juried event). You are going to see people walking around camp in tennis shoes and painters pants carrying beer cans. This is how these people have been doing it for the last ten years and have no desire to improve. When you get there you will easily see the folks who take the hobby seriously without being critical of others. Seek these people out and get to know them, ask questions and learn from them. When I go without my wife, I set a proper camp and have a proper appearance. I am always learning and improving my gear. Go and have fun. Look around and see what you might want to change for the next time, but most importantly, HAVE FUN.

[Rev]

You will learn. Blow off the idjits, there will always be the "holier than thou" bunch. They were rookies once, now they are impressed with themselves. With any luck, they will get past that. If not, they may pause to wonder why everybody but their small minded group hang out elsewhere...

BTW, you are more than welcome in our camp. Don't forget the jug...

[Red Badger]

You will learn. Blow off the idjits, there will always be the "holier than thou" bunch. They were rookies once, now they are impressed with themselves. With any luck, they will get past that. If not, they may pause to wonder why everybody but their small minded group hang out elsewhere...

BTW, you are more than welcome in our camp. Don't forget the jug...

AMEN!  and where is this jug??? I am thirsty....