Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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.
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Civil War Ground Sheet with Head Hole: logsdonandco.com/product-page/vulcanized-canvas-rubber-tarp
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Vintage Tarred/Traditional Souwester Hat: us.binnacle.com/tarred-souwester-hat
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Wooden tooth brush: amzn.to/4ayByQf
Rubber Galoshes: amzn.to/4ojyPjy
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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: whatpriceglory.com/products/6595-us-m1917-dismounted-raincoat
Civil War Ground Sheet with Head Hole: logsdonandco.com/product-page/vulcanized-canvas-rubber-tarp
WW1 Ground Rubberized Ground Mat: whatpriceglory.com/products/3269-british-army-groundsheet
Vintage Tarred/Traditional Souwester Hat: us.binnacle.com/tarred-souwester-hat
Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
New Souwester Rain Hat: amzn.to/4uqTsM6
Hubbard's Shoe Grease: amzn.to/4usl0Rd
Wooden tooth brush: amzn.to/4ayByQf
Rubber Galoshes: amzn.to/4ojyPjy
Seattle Sombrero: amzn.to/43qlHQ4
Rubberized military poncho: amzn.to/43Zsq3y
Goretex pants: amzn.to/4vJTQXb
Link for purchase of WayPoint Survival Phase 1 Digital Class:
waypointsurvival.com/digital-course
Sign up for the free newsletter: waypointsurvival.com
For more information on classes, to check out the required gear list, or buy Merch go to: waypointsurvival.com
To support our work on Patreon: patreon.com/WayPointSurvival
Here's a link to my Teespring Merchandise: 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
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For more information on classes, to check out the required gear list, or buy Merch go to: https://waypointsurvival.com/
To support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WayPointSurvival
Heres a link to my Teespring Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/WayPoint_Survival?tsmac=recently_viewed&tsmic=recently_viewed&pid=212&cid=5819
My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3vPLhDSog/?igshid=vpjeb6tni3rb")
![Hoboes and Cold Weather! [1930s Travel Tips! ]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/otUwqZX2yTk/mqdefault.jpg "Hoboes and Cold Weather! [1930s Travel Tips! ]
Discover the resilient world of 1930s hoboes in Hoboes and Cold Weather! [1930s Travel Tips!] as we explore the survival skills and strategies they used to overcome harsh conditions and scarce resources. Learn how hoboes adeptly navigated the challenges of road travel and town life, from makeshift camping to enduring extreme weather with limited clothing. Join us in this historical journey, witnessing their remarkable toughness and adaptability, and how maintaining a positive attitude was crucial in their daily struggles.
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
Heres a link to my Teespring Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/WayPoint_Survival?tsmac=recently_viewed&tsmic=recently_viewed&pid=212&cid=5819
My Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3vPLhDSog/?igshid=vpjeb6tni3rb")
