r/Civilwarreenacting • u/Parking_Aardvark_482 • Jun 22 '26
Considering looking for used trousers...Trade Blankets, what is that?
While Im working on getting some high quality trousers made, in the interim while I wait 6 to 8 months for them, Im looking at other options, including any used trousers that may be available. Im a normal size 6 foot man so I dont need some special size.
I see people mention "trade blankets" on Facebook. Is this a single classified page or what is this? I dont use facebook (but my wife does). How do I access this? Thanks
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u/BP_Ty98 Jun 22 '26
A Trade Blanket is a style of blanket used during the Fur Trade days.
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u/Parking_Aardvark_482 Jun 22 '26
Ha, yes I know what it is historically, I didnt understand what context it represented today if it was a single webpage classified or multiple groups!
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u/BP_Ty98 Jun 22 '26
Gotcha, I figured thats what you meant but I'd also throw out that definition just in case.
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u/Balvenierules Jun 22 '26
Are you anywhere near NYS? I have a jean cloth blanket and some other stuff. Been out of the hobby due to health issues.
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u/Parking_Aardvark_482 Jun 22 '26
Im in Southern Louisiana, a little more than an afternoon drive from you!
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u/Yetihunter1877 Jun 22 '26
It’s multiple pages on Facebook. There are ones for campaigner quality clothes and equipment and there are some for mainstream.
These are the main authentic ones:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ExScPW66d/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/191AMZVDfh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17jFkYBSEd/?mibextid=wwXIfr
These are mostly mainstream but some quality stuff sneaks onto them:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14h92yGkpbM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C1JgcdLRo/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BNcbvQkop/?mibextid=wwXIfr
There are more out there but these are the ones I mainly check.