Whenever I visit family or go on an adventure I take my Ellis made bedroll. It has become a security blanket for me. I can sleep anywhere and feel like I am in my own bed. I sleep on top of it if I am hot or burrow deep inside if I get cold. I can be on the ground, on an xxl cot or on a mattress. I can stuff it or empty it based on my needs. I use this Item more than any other camping equipment including tents or sleeping bags. A sheet and blanket is all you need when you expect mild weather. I need to get an Ellis tent next.
I've used my Ellis Cowboy bedroll on a few hunts. It was comfortable regardless of whether I slept in the bed of the truck or in my Ellis Prarie tent. It certainly makes for a great piece of quality kit.
I've used a traditional canvas bedroll for several years. It looks as though you've taken that basic concept and added several beneficial modifications. When it comes time to replace my current bedroll, I'll give your system a shot.
I love my Ellis Cowboy bedroll I've used it in a pup tent to a large tent and under a tarp on a cot. i use it in cold weather or hot. in hot weather I just sleep on top of it. Hopefully I can get an Ellis tent some day. When I'm backpacking and need to go light I sure do miss my bedroll.
I know everyone is going to have different stuff in it, but I'd really like you to demonstrate rolling it up with the bedding inside. How big does that end up getting? What about the wide version?
We do have a video about this on TikTok... we will work on getting one up on UA-cam as well! www.tiktok.com/@elliscanvastents/video/7167128302824590634
If you don't get the foam pad get a thermorest pad which is way thinner. Add a cot with the Thermorest and you might as well be sleeping in home on your bed. Layer it inside depending how cold it is going to be. I have military wool blankets ad a down sleeping bag for extremely cold weather. You can easily go sub-zero.
@@pwb2684I got the pad, and put my twin size, 5lb, 100% wool blanket inside, folded in half. It adds to the thickness of the pad if I want to sleep on top of it, and it acts like a warm sleeping bag if I want to crawl inside. That blanket is bigger and heavier than my military wool blanket. So now it lives in the bedroll, and the other one straps under my backpack for portable use.
Actually, every time I move in it, including just breathing in and out, it expands and contracts the bag which pulls fresh air in through that panel constantly. I've never noticed any condensation.
How good is it really for keeping the rain out? What if it rains for hours? What if I'm on the ground and it ends up pooling up an inch or two around me?
First off no-one should be using this as a sleep alone system in pouring rain. Even with a tent and experience hiking/camper would use a tarp and tent combination. In this case although the bedroll sheds water. It is only sealed as many high quality tents are or should be. I have a bedroll and just order another "this one" and i can tell you that unless it's summer and calm weather. I would still use a tent or tarp in combination with this bedroll.
@@HebrewNomadOverlanderfalse this is advertised as stand alone meaning that it should be comfortable even in mild winds and rains. I agree though that anything more should be used with a tarp overhead.
Hi thanks for your question... we understand your confusion and apologies it was not clearer in the video. There's a reason that we do not completely waterproof our bedrolls. Waterproofing inhibits the natural breathability of the canvas, making for a very uncomfortable sleep system. That's especially true when used as a standalone system and fully enclosed. The canvas will handle a fair bit of rain before it starts to saturate and for us, the number of comfortable nights in dry conditions outweighs the need to rig a tarp above in a prolonged downpour on occasion. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
@@EllisCanvasTents-DurangoI've slept through light showers in this. Barely even noticed. But the video said, "if the weather gets really bad you can also pull the head flap over the top." I'm just trying to ascertain what really bad means. How bad does it get before you pull the flap up and how bad does it get before you go sleep in the car? I'm just trying to figure out limits without having to find out the hard way. And I'm not going to try to hold you to anything you say to this. I'm just looking for "this is what we expect/hope it will do... your mileage may vary".
We used to call it the Rocky Mountain Swag, but brought it back to our Cowboy roots since a lot folks in the US don't think of the word "swag" as a sleep system.
We have plenty of horse packers that use our bedrolls/gear for 100+ nights a year. Every situation is different and you gotta do what's right for yours.
Hi there, yes this is similar to an Australian swag. We had a variation of this product which we called "the Rocky Mountain Swag". However most people from the US do not associate the word "swag" with a sleep system. Over the course of 30 years our bedroll has evolved with customer feedback from our hunters, outfitters, and cowboy clients, which resulted in the Cowboy Bedroll. Thanks!
Whenever I visit family or go on an adventure I take my Ellis made bedroll. It has become a security blanket for me. I can sleep anywhere and feel like I am in my own bed. I sleep on top of it if I am hot or burrow deep inside if I get cold. I can be on the ground, on an xxl cot or on a mattress. I can stuff it or empty it based on my needs. I use this Item more than any other camping equipment including tents or sleeping bags. A sheet and blanket is all you need when you expect mild weather. I need to get an Ellis tent next.
Many thanks for sharing this sentiment and glad to hear the ellis bedroll has brought you such comfort. Here's to many more adventures!
Ordered one today and I’m very excited
Thank you very much for your business! Hope it brings you many restful nights on your adventures.
I've used my Ellis Cowboy bedroll on a few hunts. It was comfortable regardless of whether I slept in the bed of the truck or in my Ellis Prarie tent. It certainly makes for a great piece of quality kit.
We appreciate that! Thanks very much.
Heading out with mine tomorrow .. really looking forward to it ..
Hope it serves you well, Brett!
I've used a traditional canvas bedroll for several years. It looks as though you've taken that basic concept and added several beneficial modifications. When it comes time to replace my current bedroll, I'll give your system a shot.
Much obliged. Give us a holler when you are needing to upgrade.
I have the older one and have no need to consider replacing it. The new modifications are nice but not enough to replace the one I already have.
@@pwb2684What are the differences?
Love the bed roll. Wish I had a new one now days
I just wish we could have nice things like this beauty roll in my country :/
Awesome video
Thank you!
I love my Ellis Cowboy bedroll I've used it in a pup tent to a large tent and under a tarp on a cot. i use it in cold weather or hot. in hot weather I just sleep on top of it. Hopefully I can get an Ellis tent some day. When I'm backpacking and need to go light I sure do miss my bedroll.
Thanks for your comment. We love to hear it! Let us know when you are ready for that tent!
Hello - we need to know how to fold it back up! Can you send set up instructions??
I know everyone is going to have different stuff in it, but I'd really like you to demonstrate rolling it up with the bedding inside. How big does that end up getting? What about the wide version?
We do have a video about this on TikTok... we will work on getting one up on UA-cam as well! www.tiktok.com/@elliscanvastents/video/7167128302824590634
If you don't get the foam pad get a thermorest pad which is way thinner. Add a cot with the Thermorest and you might as well be sleeping in home on your bed. Layer it inside depending how cold it is going to be. I have military wool blankets ad a down sleeping bag for extremely cold weather. You can easily go sub-zero.
@@EllisCanvasTents-Durangothat link takes me to a page not available error.
@@pwb2684I got the pad, and put my twin size, 5lb, 100% wool blanket inside, folded in half. It adds to the thickness of the pad if I want to sleep on top of it, and it acts like a warm sleeping bag if I want to crawl inside. That blanket is bigger and heavier than my military wool blanket. So now it lives in the bedroll, and the other one straps under my backpack for portable use.
how bad is the condesation? that mesh panel is not enough for airflow
The canvas is naturally breathable and there is no notable condensation in our bedroll.
Actually, every time I move in it, including just breathing in and out, it expands and contracts the bag which pulls fresh air in through that panel constantly. I've never noticed any condensation.
How good is it really for keeping the rain out? What if it rains for hours? What if I'm on the ground and it ends up pooling up an inch or two around me?
First off no-one should be using this as a sleep alone system in pouring rain. Even with a tent and experience hiking/camper would use a tarp and tent combination. In this case although the bedroll sheds water. It is only sealed as many high quality tents are or should be. I have a bedroll and just order another "this one" and i can tell you that unless it's summer and calm weather. I would still use a tent or tarp in combination with this bedroll.
@@HebrewNomadOverlanderfalse this is advertised as stand alone meaning that it should be comfortable even in mild winds and rains. I agree though that anything more should be used with a tarp overhead.
Hi thanks for your question... we understand your confusion and apologies it was not clearer in the video. There's a reason that we do not completely waterproof our bedrolls. Waterproofing inhibits the natural breathability of the canvas, making for a very uncomfortable sleep system. That's especially true when used as a standalone system and fully enclosed. The canvas will handle a fair bit of rain before it starts to saturate and for us, the number of comfortable nights in dry conditions outweighs the need to rig a tarp above in a prolonged downpour on occasion. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
@@EllisCanvasTents-DurangoI've slept through light showers in this. Barely even noticed. But the video said, "if the weather gets really bad you can also pull the head flap over the top." I'm just trying to ascertain what really bad means. How bad does it get before you pull the flap up and how bad does it get before you go sleep in the car? I'm just trying to figure out limits without having to find out the hard way.
And I'm not going to try to hold you to anything you say to this. I'm just looking for "this is what we expect/hope it will do... your mileage may vary".
@@jabby4201It already has been very comfortable in mild winds and rain. Dunno how that person took my question as a plan to sleep under a typhoon.
great design, can you do a gortes bivi bag>
Just canvas at the moment :)
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Thank you!
What tent is that in the background?
That is our 11' Shackleton Tent. elliscanvastents.com/shop/p/the-shackleton-tent
It's called a swag
We used to call it the Rocky Mountain Swag, but brought it back to our Cowboy roots since a lot folks in the US don't think of the word "swag" as a sleep system.
Here in the us we called it a bedroll.
I think it's more like if a swag and a bivy sack had a baby. 😅
How do I buy one of those bedrooms
You follow this here link to our website: elliscanvastents.com/products/cowboy-bedroll
Too big, itll catch on stuff. And lot of weight for the horse to carry. Especially in mountains.
We have plenty of horse packers that use our bedrolls/gear for 100+ nights a year. Every situation is different and you gotta do what's right for yours.
@@EllisCanvasTents-Durango True. But we care about our horses.
@@EllisCanvasTents-Durango That idiot is a troll. He could not throw a diamond hitch if his life depended on it.
So basically a swag? Australians have had better designed ones for decades.
Hi there, yes this is similar to an Australian swag. We had a variation of this product which we called "the Rocky Mountain Swag". However most people from the US do not associate the word "swag" with a sleep system. Over the course of 30 years our bedroll has evolved with customer feedback from our hunters, outfitters, and cowboy clients, which resulted in the Cowboy Bedroll. Thanks!