Haversack Bag
Haversack
The experienced bushcrafter knows never to underestimate a simple haversack. Itâs a modern outdoorsman essential due to its comfort and versatility: Use it to carry supplies, tools, or even small game for miles without being weighed down.
Self Reliance Outfitters Pathfinder haversack bags are made from ultra-durable, rip-stop waxed canvas or oil skin, giving outdoor enthusiasts the confidence that gear will remain protected from the elements. These materials naturally repel water, so supplies stay completely dry throughout your excursion.
The best part? Self Reliance Outfitters has canvas and leather bags in various sizes, so you can choose the style, material, and capacity that works for your outdoor living and venture preferences. Check out our available products today.
What Is a Haversack Bag?
At first glance, haversack bags might look like nothing fancy. In fact, many compare it to such a simple bag or backpack without a front pocket.
But thereâs a critical feature that isnât common in those other bags: The single-shoulder strap makes them incredibly useful for bushcrafting. The idea behind carrying a haversack is to store your supplies and access them quickly without stopping and rustling through pockets or zippers.
This is why our most modern bag, the Waxed Canvas Haversack, is so popular: Its flat zipper-free pocket makes it easy to access, store, and use.
But if you prefer extra compartments for more basic equipment, look at our sturdy cotton Canvas Shoulder Bag.
This one-of-a-kind haversack has haversack bag roots but also boasts a messenger-style look with classic British fastening for two hook-and-loop pockets in the front.
Why Is It Called a Haversack?
The term âhaversackâ comes from a 17th-century German word for a cavalry trooperâs bag: hafersach, in which German troops held their horsesâ oats. Because the bags had one strap, the troops comfortably carried them as they rode on horseback.
A century later, the French started using the word haversack to define the bags soldiers used to carry rations. But many haversack bags were made of linen, which soldiers quickly realized was not workable on long expeditions in various weather.
Things You Can Carry in a Bushcraft Haversack
Our Pathfinder oil skin and waxed canvas haversack bags are crafted with natural, waterproof materials, so you wonât have to worry about water damaging your food supplies or metal tools. So whether you need to gather some sticks or carry small game back to camp, the haversack is easy to clean and remains durable against the elements.
Use your haversack to bring the 5 Câs of Survivability on your wilderness trips:
Cutting tools: A survival knife, ax, or pocket knife
Combustion devices: Ferro rods and all-weather mini inferno pads
Cover: Poncho or a folded-up survival blanket or tarp
Containers: Stainless steel water bottle
Cordage: Ropes and cords for trapping and building a shelter
Donât let Mother Nature ruin your outdoor excursion: Bring a reliable haversack with the survival tools you need, and enjoy your next journey!
Get Your Bushcraft Haversack Bag from Self Reliance Outfitters
If youâre searching for an everyday bag that offers the quality and resilience of historyâs toughest excursions, youâll find what youâre looking for at Self Reliance Outfitters. Our bushcraft line includes everything from a light leather bag, like our Leather Belt Pouch Haversack, to a traditional-style, waxed, or oil haversack that you can use for hunting, fishing, trekking, and much more. Find your perfect bag today.
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