Hitting the road in adverse conditions in an early automobile is not for the faint of heart! (But probably a pastime of the faint of head!) An early Model T Ford fitted with skis on front wheels, and tire chains on the rear. The car also carries a shovel for digging out of snowbanks and ditches. The back passengers are bundled up in furs and robes. Winter driving in the 1910s and 1920s was hazardous at best. These rudimentary automobiles had little in creature comforts and pr

As reenactors, most folks are familiar with the term "kit". This includes your uniform and all your camping/campaign equipment. However, this is specifically a military term. The word used to describe you camping, hunting, fishing, or canoeing equipment in this period was "outfit". Now that we have that out of the way, let's take a look at the outfit you will need for recreating an early 20th century motor camping trip! Model T camping truck, loaded with the campers' outfit.

"Historian" is a weighty word. It reminds one of musty libraries, dusty museums, and corduroy jackets. However, that is not all that the word should convey. In fact, everyone who dons historical clothing, drives an old car, camps in the old style, and tells others about what the past was like is, in fact, an historian. However, as they say, with great power comes great responsibility, so what IS the responsibility of an historian? Integrity is the watchword of the historian.

Acquiring an antique automobile to use for your 1910s, 1920s, or 1930s impression is a goal of many. It can, however, come off as a rather daunting task. In this short article, I hope to give some great pointers on how to acquire, learn to drive, and maintain your own vintage vehicle. The Ford Model T "Depot Hack" is essentially the high-capacity SUV of the era. It makes a great camping vehicle. First, you need to determine what period of car you want, and what your budget i

Nowadays there are numerous options for hunting clothing. However, a large amount of modern hunting clothing is made from synthetic fibers derived from oil by-products. Even though science has tried their best for decades, there is no synthetic fiber that compares to that of wool. Let's take a look at some of those qualities! Sheep's wool: Nature's all-purpose fiber! Wool has been in use for centuries by people around the world. It is durable, absorbent, insulating, fire-resi

Classic camping, more or less, encompasses the idea of using living history to re-create the experience of the golden age of outdoor sporting, which is considered to span approximately 1890-1940. This may involve pleasure camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing, or going for a drive, however the key aspect is it is done using exclusively antique or reproduction clothing and equipment of the period. Colorized original photo of two couples camping in the 1920s. But why? What's the

As historical enthusiasts, we are always looking for new resources for primary documentation to improve our historical impressions. If...

While not a famous President, Grover Cleveland WAS a famous fisherman!