BLANKETS & PONCHOS



TARRED WATERPROOF BAG

  If you have something that just has to stay dry, this is the ticket. Perfect for storing your great coat, blankets, food stuffs or whatever. 28 inches tall by 18 inches wide when laid out flat. Ties closed with an attached, long piece of 1/2 flat braid cotton to keep out the weather. You don't have to be a sailor to know the value of a great water resistant item like this.

TARRED WATERPROOF BAG     #2945    $34.95  TEMP. OUT OF STOCK.



RAIN COAT


  When you need one, well there's not much else that will work now is there. Sure ponchos are great but they have their limitations. This coat is very well made, vulcanized rubber right down to the buttons. Should last for years if treated properly.
  I'm not sure what the guy on the right is getting ready for. The "Library of Congress" list him as a 49'er (1849-1851). One thing's for sure, he has a great looking rain coat.
  I think our coat to be very similar to the one Stonewall Jackson was wearing the day he was shot. Hopefully that won't happen to you but if it does at least you'll be nice and dry. (You know, except for the blood.)
  When ordering please include your coat size in the comment section of the order form.

SIZE 40 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 42 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 44 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 46 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 48 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 50 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 52 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 54 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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SIZE 56 RAIN COAT
ITEM #349 $124.95
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RAIN CAPE


  Now this is a different animal. I have to believe that these were designed with the ladies in mind. Of course a gent can use one and they are marketed mainly to men. But you know full well that your wife and or girlfriend is going to take this away from you the moment it starts to sprinkle. You might as well go ahead and get two of them and be done with it.
  These are very well made and quite frankly they are the most conveinant piece of rain gear ever made. Made of vulcanized rubber over cotton, even the buttons are covered with rubber.

Since this is a cape we do not need an exact size. If you wear a size 40 coat a size 44 cape will fit just fine, etc. etc.

SIZE 44 RAIN CAPE
ITEM #351 $124.95
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SIZE 48 RAIN CAPE
ITEM #351 $124.95
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SIZE 52 RAIN CAPE
ITEM #351 $124.95
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SIZE 56 RAIN CAPE
ITEM #351 $124.95
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PONCHO AND GUM BLANKETS


  Our ponchos and gum blankets are the highest quality vulcanized rubber available today. You will get years of good service from either. You will not be disappointed.

PONCHO, GOODYEAR PATENT WITH CORRECT GROMMETS
MEASURES 72 X 48 ITEM # 347 $59.95 BUY NOW

GUM BLANKET, GOODYEAR PATENT, CORRECT GROMMETS
MEASURES 72 X 48 ITEM # 348 $59.95 BUY NOW



PRE-WAR CIVILIAN GUM BLANKET


  Civillian gum blankets were commercially available pre-war both north and south. That is why our gum blanket is stamped with a pre-war patent of 1854, it measures 46 inches by 72 inches.
  Besides it's normal mode of employment this thing has 101 other uses, military and civillian. What about using it as a waterproof tarp to cover - well just about anything. You don't have to leave it as is, sew several together or cut it up and make what ever you want. It is afterall just rubberized cloth and sews easily on a home machine. Just paint your seams for a water tight seal. Make a rain slicker or hat. How about a cannon / limber cover? There are some great books out on pre-war rubber products if you need more ideas.
  If you think a soldier would not have one of these you should read Virginia French's War Journal for an account of Union soldiers stealing them from civiilians.

CIVILLIAN GROUND CLOTH
ITEM # 2530 $59.95
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MURFREESBORO TENN. DEC. 30, 1862

  Sgt. Maj. Widney, 34th Ill.
(Lying in an open field before the Confederate lines, no fires to be lit for fear of giving away their position.)
  "In an attempt to stay warm, Some of my messmates and I started to build a rail pen and line it with long dry grass from the field. One of my messmates Sgt. Wertz took no interest in our work but sat silently all night with his face buried in his hands. He gave no heed even when I threw my rubber blanket over his shoulders. Perhaps the shadow of impending fate darkened his mind."

WOOL BLANKETS

BROWN WOOL BLANKET

  Here's an item that I am quite taken with. A first rate brown wool blanket. Just look at that color! Now there are not a lot of these floating around and I don't know how long they will be available so if you want one don't hesitate. They might not be here tomorrow.
  This blanket measures 90 x 67 inches and wieghs almost 4 lbs. That's one big blanket. I'm tempted to make a cape or a great coat out of one.

BROWN WOOL BLANKET     #2545    $49.95  TEMP. OUT OF STOCK.



FLAX W RED STRIPE WOOL BLANKET

  This handsome wool blanket offers you another variation of color and stripes. Flax color body w red stripe. Top quality, well made and durable.
  This blanket measures 60 x 80 inches and wieghs almost 4 lbs.

FLAX W RED STRIPE WOOL BLANKET     #345    $49.95  BUY NOW!



BLUE W YELLOW STRIPE WOOL BLANKET

  This handsome wool blanket offers you another variation of color and stripes. Top quality, well made and durable.
  This blanket measures 60 x 80 inches and wieghs almost 4 lbs.

BLUE W YELLOW STRIPE WOOL BLANKET     #346    $49.95  BUY NOW!



NEW GREY WOOL BLANKET
THE BEST BUY YOU WILL FIND TODAY!


  Comporable to Woolrich if not better. Over the past few years the price of just about everything has gone up and up. When ever I can find anything reenactors can use and save a few bucks on I "jump on it". We recently found a small amount of high quality 80 / 20 grey wool blankets that are awesome. I bought them all, I just wish there had been more. Buy now because when they are gone I doubt you will ever find another for this price, only $49.95! They are the same color grey as you normally see in blankets, they are brand new, they measure 80 x 67 inches and weighs 4 lbs. That is a lot of blanket for the price so don't miss out.

NEW GREY WOOL BLANKET
ITEM # 2531 $49.95
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DEC. 30, 1862 MURFREESBORO TENN.

P.R. Jones, 10th Texas, Ector's Brigade, McCown's Division.

  When nightfall came we were in a lane behind a rail fence about 400 yards from the main body of the enemy. I fortunately had a good wool blanket that I had brought from home, one of the old fashioned kind, with a hole in the middle large enough for a man's head. I stuck my head through, pulled my hat down, took my loaded gun under the blanket and thought of what would take place tomorrow.


1858 U.S. REGULATION



  1858 U.S. Regulation gray with black stripe. This was the standard issue blanket for US Regulars and an effort was made to issue this style to the volunteers but supply could not keep up with demand. The Union had to buy blankets from many different sources and were not able to choose the color. They had to take what was available. This gave rise to the term "Emergency blanket." Early in the war new recruits were even advised to bring a good heavy blanket with them to camp.

GRAY W BLACK STRIPE
#340       $49.95
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GENERAL ORDER NO. 121

  Here is an excerpt from General Order No. 121. War Dept ADJ. Gen's Office, Washington, Aug 29, 1862 order concerning supplies to the drafted militia.
As the sudden call for volunteers and militia has exhausted the supply of blankets fit for military purposes in the market and it will take some time to procure by manufacture or importation a sufficient supply. All citizens who may volunteer or be drafted are advised to take with them to the rendezvous, if possible a good stout woolen blanket.
  "No soldier who furnishes his own blanket is required to draw one."
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR. E.D. TOWNSEND, ASSIST. ADJ. GENERAL.


1861 Emergency blanket

  Our 1861 Emergency blanket is made from 80/20 wool and weights almost 4 lbs. They are tan with a brown stripe. This is one of the many blankets that were issued by the union government to help cover the blanket shortage of 1861. They may have been issued by the union but you can see them in plenty of Confederate camp photos.

# 342       $49.95   BUY NOW!



CAVALRY BLANKET

  CAVALRY BLANKETS, BLUE WITH ORANGE STRIPE. 60 INCHES WIDE X 80 INCHES LONG. THIS BLANKET WAS USED AS A SADDLE BLANKET BY DAY AND TROOPERS BLANKET BY NIGHT.

CAVALRY BLANKET
This is a good quality blanket.
ITEM # 341-A $59.95
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ARTILLERY BLANKET

  This blanket is often refered to as the "Artillery Blanket". You'll find them around most of the artillery camps today and even used as the saddle blanket for some of the horse drawn artillery units.
  The blanket is red with blue stripes, it measures 80 by 60 inches, some are a little larger than others but never smaller than the 60 X 80.

ARTILLERY BLANKET

ITEM # 2299 $49.95 BUY NOW!


GREY WOOL BLANKET W YELLOW STRIPE

  Some of our modern Confederate mounted cavalry are using this particular model as their saddle blanket. Often you will see it just used as a civillian type blanket. Regardless of how you use it you will be very happy with this great price for such a well made blanket. It measures 60 inches by 80 inches, some are a little larger but never smaller than 60 x 80.

CS CAVALRY BLANKET

ITEM # 2300 $59.95 BUY NOW!



COLD WEATHER TIPS

  For me there is nothing that ruins a re-enactment (or anything else) more than being "too cold". It's not so bad during the day but if it is too cold to sleep---Well if you've ever been there then you would know what I am talking about. The next time you are caught unprepared for the cold weather try this.

  A poncho/ground-cloth is one of the best pieces of equipment you can own. If you do not have one it should be your next purchase. Don't wait until you need it because the field sutlers will jack up the price in bad weather and they always run out of them.
Campaign Style
If you can obtain any dry straw, hay, or pine needles do so.
Lay out the straw as long and as wide as your bedding.
1. Lay your poncho black side down on the straw.
2. Lay your blanket down on top of the poncho.
  Now when you get into "bed" lay on one 1/2 and fold the other 1/2 over you. The poncho will keep the ground moisture from rising into your bed and the fact that the other 1/2 of your poncho is on top will keep the dew from making your blanket damp. Not to mention the fact that the rubber poncho will trap your body heat better than 2 or 3 blankets.

If you are still cold then don't forget about that great coat!
It makes a "great" blanket in a pinch.

Cover your head!

  Most of your body heat is lost through your head. Wear a night cap or your kepi.
Just cover that ugly noggin' of yours up!

If you are using a shelter 1/2 (that's one half, like a lean to.) Where possible turn the open side toward the fire. The shelter will radiate the heat back toward the fire and your back side.

Stay Dry!

  Don't over exert yourself and start to sweat. You will pay for it when you stop. And always, I do mean always, carry extra socks. Two extra pairs is always better than one.
Do not wear your clothes to bed. Take them off, fold them up and use them for your pillow or just tuck them under your blanket with you. If you wear them to bed they will be damp when you get up in spite of everything.

  When in doubt talk to any old G.I. who has gone through an arctic weather training course. He can give you more tips than I can possibly list here.
It's been a long time since anyone froze to death at a re-enactment.
You don't want to be the next, do you?



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