New Haversack/Shooting bag

[RickD]

I`ve been hunting a haversack but wanted something different..I picked this one up off of the CLA site..Made by Mitch Alexander..Handsewn Barktan Whitetail Deerskin Haversack. Handsewn with Hemp Thread measures 9" x 11" with a 52" Strap. Beautiful Knarly Bag Has an inside pouch. Lined with Hemp fabric.Been thinking I just may use it as a hunting bag beings I have a new rifle coming soon

 

[rabjr]

Cool bag. :thumbsup:

 

[jethro224]

:thumbsup: I like it. Looks ...rustic.

 

[dbiggers]

Oh you lucky dawg...that is one sweet bag.. :thumbsup:

 

[RickD]

Its differnt for sure

 

[mazo kid]

Rick, Mitch is a good buddy of mine, lives about 25 miles from me. He is working on a similar bag for me as part of the deal for my buying the 32 squirrel rifle from him. He made me a carrying sheath for a small knife and folding fork using that same technique. I'll have to post a picture later so as not to take away from your new find! Congratulations!! Emery

 

[RickD]

He does excellent work..Go ahead and post a pic I`d like to see it

 

[mazo kid]

He does excellent work..Go ahead and post a pic I`d like to see it

Mitch has perfected his bark tanned bags, sheaths, etc over the last few years. I was just about to go outside to take a couple of pictures and it started to rain. Will have to wait a bit or see what I can come up with indoors.

 

[RC]

dang Rick! you gots some awful nice stuff! that's a dandy of a bag!! you ever get to use all this stuff? make me envious! :redface: jus dandy Rick, jus plain dandy! :hatsoff:

 

[RickD]

Thanks RC but I really dont have that much..Knives maybe and a few bags..

 

[rkmeyer]

That sure is one special bag a bit worn but very nice!
Wen ya git tard of it leme know. :haha:
Dusty :wink:

 

[mazo kid]

Bob, it does look worn doesn't it? That's just the way the bark tan leather looks, though. As an aside, Mitch makes other leather items including custom saddles! I also have a canvas haversack, walnut dyed, that Mitch made. Emery

 

[RickD]

Emery,question,Is it wise to maybe put a leather treatment on the bag?

 

[mazo kid]

I would have to ask Mitch to find the answer to that question. I was about to put some Peckard's leather treatment on my knife sheath so maybe now would be the time to ask and report back. Emery

 

[mazo kid]

Emery,question,Is it wise to maybe put a leather treatment on the bag?

I just got an answer from Mitch "Hi Em
Tell him Deer Tallow or Bear Grease ONLY. Its a period correct bag , It should be treated as such.
Mitch"
I guess I should have expected that! Emery

 

[RickD]

Guess I`ll have to shoot a bear

 

[Mulebrain]

Pretty neat bag, it really blends in with the background :thumbsup: