Old West Saddlebags

What you showed at the end with your wife purse is so true. I used to be in the Army Infantry and carry about 100lbs in my Ranger Ruck, my wife’s purse seems to weigh about the same!

My late wife used to call it her purse of Doom one time she kept losing her reading glasses she bought a new purse and as we were emptying her old purse into the new one we found three pairs of her reading glasses

There was a time where I owned a pair of saddlebags like those. But I rode an iron horse (motorcycle) instead of a real horse. Never the less, I secured the saddlebags to the motorcycle as though it were a real horse. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as it turns out, it seems that a motorcycle can go faster than a horse. (Who'da thunk it?) As a result, the saddlebags wound up flapping wildly in the wind as I sped on down the trail (so to speak). A learning experience for sure. So then I bought a bigger "iron horse", a Harley-Davidson with permanently mounted leather saddlebags. Problem solved, right? Wrong. Moisture would accumulate inside the saddlebags, which would then result in mold eventually growing inside the saddlebags. Then what? Well, I traded in that bike on an even bigger Harley-Davidson geezer glide, (a Road Glide Custom) which had rigid saddlebags and a waterproof gaskets to keep water out. Problem solved... so long as you don't put anything wet into them.

And then there was the ,,Mochila'' used by the Pony Express. It covered the whole saddle -- so it could not be removed unless the rider was off his horse. There were 4 pouches for letters, one in each corner. A hole allowed the pommel to poke thru. Some had a cut out for the back of the saddle. Some westerns about Russell, Majors & Wadell's operation have faithfully executed props, and others just skip it and use the conventional 2-sided bags.

Always love a movie with a cowboy at night crossing the range. No pack animal. But at campfire had a coffee pot and a frying pan plus plate but during the day riding only showed a small bed roll and average size saddlebag. Plus all the other things you mentioned that goes into one. Reminds me of what goes into your wifes purse.

I look forward to these every Saturday!

I'm not a cowboy, but I do plenty of solo camping trips using only pre-19th century equipment and clothing, many of which extend beyond into the two-week range. One of the things my wife commented on when we first met was how much oil/fat and beeswax there was on all of the gear and clothing. I'd not really noticed it, being used to that for years, but I imagine that folks who spent most of their time traveling by horse or foot out West back then might have had a similar relationship with those or other substances for water resistance.

Thanks for the historical accuracy, even on the clip with Custer and Sitting Bull. Shout out to the Arizona Ghostriders!🤠👍

Love the humor and handsome saddlebags :) Have a great weekend <3

That cutlery was great.

I lost it when I saw the magic 8 ball! Brilliant!

Thank you so much for all your hard work, research ,clever editing ,and a delivering information in an interesting way I hope you know how much you’re appreciatedI’m not sure how long I’ve been subscribed at least over a year I start out in California as fate would have itI now reside in Arizona which makes these episodes even more endearing

As always I enjoy and learn.....thanks

You always seem to make my day. I actually remembered that you posted today, and I jumped outta bed to come and watch your awesome videos. Thanks for awesome and cool content. Your Trail Buddy... Morgan

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Great as Ever !!!!!

How did they carry water? Maybe that would make for a good episode..

Funny and informative! Always Good stuff on your channel!

Lol they definitely came in handy I kept a thermos of coffee.needles and thread to treat my dogs etc..and my smokes 😂😂saves using pockets on yah coat another amazing video mate

LOVED IT!!!