Forgotten Rain Gear That Still Works!

Long before Gore-Tex, waterproof-breathable fabrics, and modern rain jackets, outdoorsmen still had to travel, camp, hunt, and work in bad weather. In this video, I demonstrate several pieces of forgotten rain gear that were used more than 100 years ago, including a 1917 military raincoat, a World War I rubber ground cloth recommended by Horace Kephart, and a Civil War-era ground cloth poncho. I'll also demonstrate how vintage outdoorsmen waterproofed their leather boots using Hubbard's Shoe Grease and discuss the use of rubber galoshes for overland travel. Can this forgotten rain gear still keep you dry today? Let's find out. If you enjoy historical camping, vintage gear, bushcraft, survival skills, Horace Kephart, and forgotten outdoor knowledge, you're in the right place. M1917 Rain Coat: https://whatpriceglory.com/products/6595-us-m1917-dismounted-raincoat/ Civil War Ground Sheet with Head Hole: https://www.logsdonandco.com/product-page/vulcanized-canvas-rubber-tarp WW1 Ground Rubberized Ground Mat: https://whatpriceglory.com/products/3269-british-army-groundsheet/ Vintage Tarred/Traditional Souwester Hat: https://us.binnacle.com/tarred-souwester-hat Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. New Souwester Rain Hat: https://amzn.to/4uqTsM6 Hubbard's Shoe Grease: https://amzn.to/4usl0Rd Wooden tooth brush: https://amzn.to/4ayByQf Rubber Galoshes: https://amzn.to/4ojyPjy Seattle Sombrero: https://amzn.to/43qlHQ4 Rubberized military poncho: https://amzn.to/43Zsq3y Goretex pants: https://amzn.to/4vJTQXb Link for purchase of WayPoint Survival Phase 1 Digital Class: https://waypointsurvival.com/digital-course/ Sign up for the free newsletter: www.waypointsurvival.com 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 #vintagecamping #horacekephart #bushcraft #survival #raingear #camping #history