Forgotten 1920s Kephart / Hobo Match Trick!

Horace Kephart, legendary outdoorsman and author of Camping and Woodcraft, revealed a clever way to waterproof matches using shellac and alcohol — long before modern survival gear existed. During the 1920s and 1930s, hoboes and woodsmen alike used this same method to keep their fire-starting tools dry in any weather. In this video, I recreate Kephart’s forgotten match waterproofing formula, using authentic materials — even sourcing shellac from old 78 RPM records just like you could have in the Great Depression! Discover how this simple, reliable trick helped travelers and campers survive in the wettest conditions. 👉 Subscribe to WayPoint Survival for more classic bushcraft, historical survival skills, and lessons from Kephart and the American hobo era. #HoraceKephart #HoboLife #SurvivalSkills #Bushcraft #ClassicCamping #OutdoorTips #1930sAdventure #waypointsurvival Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 4 Oz. Orange Shellac Flakes, Dewaxed: https://amzn.to/4nRoMjE Logsdon and Company 100% Green Wool Shirt: https://www.logsdonandco.com/product-page/men-s-wool-hunting-sporting-work-shirt Check out the new website and sign up for the WayPoint Survival and Prepping 101 newsletter here: www.waypointsurvival.com Link for purchase of WayPoint Survival Phase 1 Digital Class: https://waypointsurvival.com/digital-course/ For more information on classes, to check out the required gear list, or buy Merch go to: https://waypointsurvival.com/ To support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WayPointSurvival Here's a link to my Teespring Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/WayPoint_Survival?tsmac=recently_viewed&tsmic=recently_viewed&pid=212&cid=5819https://amzn.to/4n0PKVX