12-18-2010, 12:24 PM
I'm sure it has been discussed here many times, but what was the Hoplite's marching kit? From what i have found it looks like they had a large shoulder bag, a net bag for food and extra items, and a water container. Where can I get these components from? For instance the water container; what would they be made of, ceramic or leather, personally Id use leather it wont shatter. What would they carry in their shoulder bag, and where can I get a net bag made with proper materials to any Greek era? Id like to portray an Ekdromoi possibly, at the moment all I have now is a helmet, all I need now is an accurate shield and spear set, I might go without a sword as I guess that not everyone had those in the Classical or Hellenistic eras.
I'm also considering just being a slinger in some re-enactment group, cheaper anyways but i still have a Hoplite helmet though, I have seen Greek slingers being portrayed wearing sun-hats, where can I get those from? Will I have to make my own? ahaha sorry guys, I have a lot of questions, one more thing is there any Greek re-enactment groups in Washington, possibly in Seattle or anywhere in that state, I live in Alaska and want to go to the nearest state possible to save money
thanks
James
this is what I have found its from a site called hoplologia, looks pretty reasonable to me; a bag, net bag, and canteen
http://www.hoplologia.org/handbook/doku ... _equipment
I'm also considering just being a slinger in some re-enactment group, cheaper anyways but i still have a Hoplite helmet though, I have seen Greek slingers being portrayed wearing sun-hats, where can I get those from? Will I have to make my own? ahaha sorry guys, I have a lot of questions, one more thing is there any Greek re-enactment groups in Washington, possibly in Seattle or anywhere in that state, I live in Alaska and want to go to the nearest state possible to save money
thanks
James
this is what I have found its from a site called hoplologia, looks pretty reasonable to me; a bag, net bag, and canteen
http://www.hoplologia.org/handbook/doku ... _equipment
James Andrew