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possibles bag
#1
What did/do slingers in the past/present carry in their possibles bag or shepherds bag/shot bag besides ammo?
James Andrew
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#2
Under the assumption that they operated in groups - they needed something to carry the equipment of the specialist who cast the lead missiles.
A pouch or waist bag would carry the lead missiles or processed stones with plenty of stones arround to be used in emergency.
Since there was little uniformity the possibilities for individual solution s to the problem are endless.

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#3
spare strings?

Is this just slinging equipment you're looking for, or anything that someone might have on their persons at any given time?
Stuart
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#4
the second part that you said, what anyone would carry while out in the woods; or if they know what people in the old days would carry, I'm a gear geek I think...
James Andrew
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#5
Some tinder, maybe flint and steel, some salt maybe or another seasoning for food. I would also think a rudimentary knife and tool kit. Maybe basic first aid stuff. Couldn't hurt! :lol:
Craig Bellofatto

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#6
This is some typical "Greek gear" that I sometimes use.

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Ranging from carrying basket, water bottles, military mug, wine cup, short sword, wax tablet, horn cup, spoon and oil flask, military knife, comb, oil lamp, sharpening stone, brooches, sewing kit, file, copper dog, reaping hook, winnowing tray and oscilating quern.

But a cloak, fire kit, whatever that is in this period, spoon, bowl and "water" bottle would be fine.
John Conyard

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#7
Great collection of gear, John!

Quote:to carry the equipment of the specialist who cast the lead missiles
Including the heavy lead ingots, which would be a chore to lug around.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)

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#8
i've never really heard much about greek gear, i guess we all carry the same stuff when out of doors, almost the same gear depending on the geography and culture and time, technology. etc...
James Andrew
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#9
Quote:This is some typical "Greek gear" that I sometimes use.

Ranging from carrying basket, water bottles, military mug, wine cup, short sword, wax tablet, horn cup, spoon and oil flask, military knife, comb, oil lamp, sharpening stone, brooches, sewing kit, file, copper dog, reaping hook, winnowing tray and oscilating quern.

But a cloak, fire kit, whatever that is in this period, spoon, bowl and "water" bottle would be fine.

Nice gear! Do you pack all of it into the basket and wrap it with the hide? How do you carry it? How much does it all weigh?
Craig Bellofatto

Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin TerminologyWink

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#10
You would not catch me carrying all of that! Slaves and donkeys might. Always carry the minimum, and when you think you are throw away something else.
John Conyard

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#11
What is a "copper dog"?
David J. Cord
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#12
A simple wound clamp.
John Conyard

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