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Hey everybody! I’m BrotherBear. I’m a leather Tramp from Slab City, California. I’m currently in WolfCreek, Oregon. I was introduced to this site by Andrew who’s VikingAdventures have led us all over the place. I’m currently as of this moment looking to hitch some rides from Oregon all the way...

I got my hands on a badass set of leatherworking tools, and I have a big pile of leather to work with (mostly goat and some coon I tanned myself, but also some scraps of sturdy cowhide). I need ideas for stuff to make, preferably something I'll actually use. I'd like some kind of pouch for...

So i finally made enough money to get a real leather working kit, the basic kits come at about 20 to 40 us dollars, not much to them. I have the basic idea of what id be making, tobaccoo pouches, wallets, some with an inlay, some with some old vintage stamps i favor. What are the basic tools...

ayo. I'm Leo. ive been back and forth from rubber to leather for a few years and finally got some new rubber. don't know where at I wanna continue onto ive been all over the states a bit so thinking about going back to south America or up to Canada/Alaska. I never have a solid plan but would...

Hey ya'll, the other day I decided to make a new sheath for my 7" blade I've had since I was 4. The old one is plastic, a bit heavy, and just downright cheesy. I had some spare leather so creativity got the better of me.... For reinforcement, and protection from the knife cutting through...

Show me your DIY boots! Here's mine: They're steel toed military surplus combat boots. I added some spikes for the heck of it, and drew on a bunch of anarchist stuff all over it.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Vintage-Style-Weatherproofed-Gear/?ALLSTEPS Here's a link for a how 2. There's a bunch of different recipes and methods for this and it will make your jacket heavy as fuuuuuck. I used a mixture of neatsfoot oil and beeswax and it word out fine...

Hey Everyone Name is SuneeShines. I have been reading STP for a few months because travel and adventure is just really interesting to me. I don't really have any qualms with working my dead end jobs (as long as I can start in the Afternoon). I don't have a wanderlust that can only be...

Hey all, after years and years of being a leather tramper and motorcycle traveler, I've decided to make a lateral move into van living. This will be new to me and I'm still searching for my future home on wheels. My plans are to make a mobile video editing studio/living space out of a van. As...

Hello! We are Josh and katy! So a little about us. Last year we hitch hiked across the US from east coast to west coast. Starting we made our way to Missouri so I (Josh) could meet Katy's family, as we had basically just stared dating.. Crazy right? But hey when you meet that one person. Then...

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Interesting stories about the "Leatherman" who walked a 365 mile circuit every 35 days around NY/CT. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherman_(vagabond) LIFE Leatherman, June 9, 1885 The Leatherman (ca. 1839–1889) was a particular vagabond, famous for his handmade leather suit of clothes, who...

My partner and I, and another couple are about to tramp through California. We from the East Coast but are in Cochise County for the time being on a farm we found through WWOOF. Looking to travel for a while rather than stay at farms constantly.. Wondering if anybody has suggestions on a good...

I need some advice about this one. I know how to sew but I'm not confident enough yet to risk ruining this jacket. The leather is thin compared to more leather jackets and well worn. I want to take in the arms and possibly the armpits. Have any of you lovely people done this before? tips?

I've been searching for a good pair of leather boots my whole life now, especially after I hit the road. And as a girl, the search is almost futile. Salvation Amry only stocks in size 11 or up and the ones at Goodwill always have 2 inch heels. What the hell is the point of heels anyway? I just...

has any body ever done it before? I've been reserching a few methods becuase i heard it's much different from the usual method of tanning hide. I've heard that urine works great. has anybody ever done it? any tips? thanks guys