Use this all the time for random chores and carrying stuff, and yes usually with paracord or a similar gauge nylon braided rope which absolutely sucks digging into your shoulder. Had to pack out a foam camper mattress on foot and public transit (long story) but 😂 yeah, I did this with a 4’ tall and 2’ diameter foam roll on a four hour trip, about two kms of walking, and on three different ferries. Did I get weird looks? Yep, but I also got a mattress home without a vehicle and didn’t have to sleep on the floor. You never know when a skill will be useful, or that hank of paracord in your purse!
I keep a couple 5" pieces of pool noodle sliced on one side down the middle in bottom of pack to use as shoulder pad when thicker rope isn't available. Doubt that some would consider Bushcraft but works well.
If you have a 100% wool blanket from Mexico, consider yourself fortunate. Most Mexican blankets are meant for tourists and are about 127.5% acetate with a trace of cotton. They will kill you in cold weather, and the best way to stay warm with them is to melt them. That said, I used them for years as flooring in my 16ft tipi (watch popping embers), as seat covers in my trucks, sofa accents, or house throws. They do have their uses and look cool. Wools can be found, but usually from the interior and away from tourist centers. I have a double Guatemalan blanket, 100%, including lanolin, that works very well. I had a sweet 100% wool poncho I got in Mexico 35+ years ago and it was awesome. Warm and shed water. I haven't been able to find it and am afraid it was stolen by druggie burglars. Weight will always be an issue and never a compromise with wool blankets. It's the price we pay.
@@miraxus6264 most assuredly not. You are correct. The blankets referred to are undoubtedly those made for the civilian market. These can often be thick and heavy, and of a much higher grade of insulative value. Traditionally, surplus blankets run thinner than those folks spend money on. It is important to remember that most government contracts go to the lowest bidder. Most military blankets are not intended as use-alone, primary, outdoor, all weather bedding.
Great advice, maybe show a old school horse shoe blanket tie out with contents secured inside? Don't know maybe you have done this already I cannot remember?
Good video. Tip: If near the beginning, you wrapped the excess aroung the length of the roll so that it makes 90 degree angles to the wraps, it will take care of the excess and prevent the rool from possibly slipping. If it sounds confusing, I can post a video for you about it. I"ve been doing it like that since the 70s and never had a problem with it. USMC 1986 - 1994
I do something similar but I tuck the open ends of my blankets under the main body of the roll. It keeps the debris from getting into my blankets. Neater looking too. The tucked in part is also a good place to tuck a folding saw, small machete, etc and have them reasonably close at hand. I like the way you did your handle here. 👍✌️
Most people have the knots for the shoulder strap on top like you did, if you offset one of the knots for the shoulder strap by 30-45 degrees the bedroll hangs better at an angle across your back from one shoulder to opposite waist.
@@rogwarrior1018I am planning on doing some 2 day sections (33 miles) on Appalachian Trail end of March using an old fashioned Hobo Roll, hanging the water bottle off the lower end of the shoulder strap. On longer sections I'll switch back to my 32lb 70l backpack.
Upgrading the first knot to a tautline hitch would make the build secure. This simplicity is still great! I also suggest that it goes in front to counterbalance a pack and act as padding for a fall.
I have used the shoulder strap length method to hook it over the top of the frame to my Yucca pack and have the bedroll ride right under the pack. Rides quite comfortably. I wrap it in an Army poncho so it’s protected from the elements and provides me a shelter as well.
Thats neat but.. 2 paracord ties on each end.. heavy rope through center of roll.. tie to whatever length your comfortable with. Bonus... a long rope can be doubled or tripled through the center.
I do something similar, and always with the carry handle. If I feel like it's digging into my shoulder after walking a good ways, I'll just lift up on the handle for a little while to give my shoulder a break. @coalcracker Great vid, Boss. Thank you! 👍
For bedrolls, I’ve made a rope with two constrictor loops instead of slip knots (I like Blake’s hitch, but you could use prusik or klemheist knots). They cinch down quickly, don’t loosen and create a carrying strap just like this one.
I do this with my bedroll, and I use the handle to take some of the weight off my shoulder if I have it loaded heavier then normal with extra food and or water. The weight reduces as you use the items.
Take a spare shirt, rag, toque, etc and just put it on your shoulder. If it's not holding leave a sleeve/corner out and wrap it around and truck under itself to hold the rope on top.
Hi Dan. I was unable to attend the virtual clinic you offered last weekend since I was attending a physical course (Advanced Wilderness and Survival First Aid) but I would love to see what you taught. Did you record the event and if so did you archive the footage or are you going to make it available as a training series that we can take at our convenience?
4:33 Solutions exist, of course, But my biggest issue here, Is I don't want my camp blanket to be soaking wet, heading into camp. So, I'd be adding any of the suitable solutions, to keep it dry. A humble drum liner, or garbage bag, could work... Especially, if the rope is not allowed to cinch (and tear) the bag.
You wrap them inside the shelter and tie it to the pack. It is what everyone has done since the beginning of time. I'm 72 and was taught that when I was teenager.
I was watching this video, got to the “please like and subscribe.” Found I had been unsubscribed from your channel both on my TV and on my mobile app. 🤬🤬🤬
You might actually survive teaching me how to start a fire without taking it from me or walking away to keep from yelling. I can barely keep the self lighting pretend logs burning.... I had to buy a blow torch.
Isn’t it a bit arrogant of you to say, “If you don’t know how to do this, you got to check back with some of my older video’s”. How long does it take to give a quick review of a knot? You may feel that you have a sense of humor, but I do not subscribe to you for your self-appreciated ‘sense of humor’.
@@rancidcrawfishHmm. I've been criticised in the past by the 'Dan can do no wrong' army, but my comments were based on fact. Sorry friend, but even I have to agree your comment is directed solely at his style. A little unfair I think, he hasn't made any technical errors.
Whether in the 18th century or 21st century, some hacks are TIMELY & TIMELESS! Thanks, Dan!
Agreed
You most likely have, but if not, check out Waypoint Survival
Use this all the time for random chores and carrying stuff, and yes usually with paracord or a similar gauge nylon braided rope which absolutely sucks digging into your shoulder. Had to pack out a foam camper mattress on foot and public transit (long story) but 😂 yeah, I did this with a 4’ tall and 2’ diameter foam roll on a four hour trip, about two kms of walking, and on three different ferries. Did I get weird looks? Yep, but I also got a mattress home without a vehicle and didn’t have to sleep on the floor. You never know when a skill will be useful, or that hank of paracord in your purse!
I keep a couple 5" pieces of pool noodle sliced on one side down the middle in bottom of pack to use as shoulder pad when thicker rope isn't available. Doubt that some would consider Bushcraft but works well.
100 percent wool blanket weight 5 pounds I have 3 of em 👍👍 they are heavy to sleep under but it's well worth the warmth
If you have a 100% wool blanket from Mexico, consider yourself fortunate. Most Mexican blankets are meant for tourists and are about 127.5% acetate with a trace of cotton. They will kill you in cold weather, and the best way to stay warm with them is to melt them.
That said, I used them for years as flooring in my 16ft tipi (watch popping embers), as seat covers in my trucks, sofa accents, or house throws. They do have their uses and look cool.
Wools can be found, but usually from the interior and away from tourist centers. I have a double Guatemalan blanket, 100%, including lanolin, that works very well. I had a sweet 100% wool poncho I got in Mexico 35+ years ago and it was awesome. Warm and shed water. I haven't been able to find it and am afraid it was stolen by druggie burglars.
Weight will always be an issue and never a compromise with wool blankets. It's the price we pay.
Idk for sure but the wool army blankets didn't weigh 5 lbs!
@@miraxus6264 most assuredly not. You are correct. The blankets referred to are undoubtedly those made for the civilian market. These can often be thick and heavy, and of a much higher grade of insulative value.
Traditionally, surplus blankets run thinner than those folks spend money on. It is important to remember that most government contracts go to the lowest bidder.
Most military blankets are not intended as use-alone, primary, outdoor, all weather bedding.
Use a Canadian jam knot for your first knot. Once tight, it won’t work loose while still being very easy to undo.
I have leather straps for bedroll. But I like the idea of having the rope on me. I’m going to try this for sure. Love the videos you make Dan. 🫡🇺🇸
Great advice, maybe show a old school horse shoe blanket tie out with contents secured inside?
Don't know maybe you have done this already I cannot remember?
Good video.
Tip: If near the beginning, you wrapped the excess aroung the length of the roll so that it makes 90 degree angles to the wraps, it will take care of the excess and prevent the rool from possibly slipping.
If it sounds confusing, I can post a video for you about it. I"ve been doing it like that since the 70s and never had a problem with it.
USMC 1986 - 1994
Knowledge is always good. 😊
Lovin the geese squaking in the background.
I do something similar but I tuck the open ends of my blankets under the main body of the roll. It keeps the debris from getting into my blankets. Neater looking too. The tucked in part is also a good place to tuck a folding saw, small machete, etc and have them reasonably close at hand. I like the way you did your handle here. 👍✌️
Always appreciate these simple, straightforward, tutorial videos. Fun to watch and gives us practical skills to work on regardless of where we are.
Simple straight out the box
As a reenactor, I found a piece of 12 inch by 4 inch harness weight (8oz) leather waxed on the shoulder carry rope loop helps
Great job, Dan! Always informative!
Most people have the knots for the shoulder strap on top like you did, if you offset one of the knots for the shoulder strap by 30-45 degrees the bedroll hangs better at an angle across your back from one shoulder to opposite waist.
That might be hard if you also have a pack.
@@rogwarrior1018I am planning on doing some 2 day sections (33 miles) on Appalachian Trail end of March using an old fashioned Hobo Roll, hanging the water bottle off the lower end of the shoulder strap. On longer sections I'll switch back to my 32lb 70l backpack.
Upgrading the first knot to a tautline hitch would make the build secure. This simplicity is still great! I also suggest that it goes in front to counterbalance a pack and act as padding for a fall.
I have used the shoulder strap length method to hook it over the top of the frame to my Yucca pack and have the bedroll ride right under the pack. Rides quite comfortably. I wrap it in an Army poncho so it’s protected from the elements and provides me a shelter as well.
Thats neat but.. 2 paracord ties on each end.. heavy rope through center of roll.. tie to whatever length your comfortable with. Bonus... a long rope can be doubled or tripled through the center.
Thanks Dan
Than you, great tips!! From a follower from Brazil
I do something similar, and always with the carry handle. If I feel like it's digging into my shoulder after walking a good ways, I'll just lift up on the handle for a little while to give my shoulder a break.
@coalcracker Great vid, Boss. Thank you! 👍
For bedrolls, I’ve made a rope with two constrictor loops instead of slip knots (I like Blake’s hitch, but you could use prusik or klemheist knots). They cinch down quickly, don’t loosen and create a carrying strap just like this one.
Slide it into a contractor bag, twist and double,add strap. Voila,waterproof bedroll.
I do this with my bedroll, and I use the handle to take some of the weight off my shoulder if I have it loaded heavier then normal with extra food and or water. The weight reduces as you use the items.
You could also cut a piece of swimming pool tube and slide it over the rope as a padding for the shoulders.
Take a spare shirt, rag, toque, etc and just put it on your shoulder. If it's not holding leave a sleeve/corner out and wrap it around and truck under itself to hold the rope on top.
Nice video & Thanks for the great info !!! ...Alan 🇨🇱
Still the most metal intro of any UA-cam channel I know and I love it.
Nice little Trek role 😊 take care😊
Good video thanks
Nice woodland
Thanks for the video .
Hi Dan. I was unable to attend the virtual clinic you offered last weekend since I was attending a physical course (Advanced Wilderness and Survival First Aid) but I would love to see what you taught. Did you record the event and if so did you archive the footage or are you going to make it available as a training series that we can take at our convenience?
Where can I purchase these military wool blankets at a good price?
Thank you
Had to work and I missed out on your virtual class. Any plans on doing it again?
Nice work, we call it a tumbling over both shoulders.
Perfect hip padding, if you are using a roycroft packframe.
Good video, thanks Dan!
Subscribed !!! Awesome job w the vid 💯 keep it up, may GOD bless
What if your tarp and blankets is your backpack 🎒 ????😂
Good video Dan
Could you do a video showing the difference between this was and a Tump Line?
4:33
Solutions exist, of course,
But my biggest issue here,
Is I don't want my camp blanket to be soaking wet, heading into camp.
So, I'd be adding any of the suitable solutions, to keep it dry.
A humble drum liner, or garbage bag, could work... Especially, if the rope is not allowed to cinch (and tear) the bag.
BRILLIANT!!!
Good video i use two dog collars 🤔
Very useful!
Very nice
Cool!
That's a good idea
Rope adds a lot more weight. Why not tie it to your pack? with thin strong twine.
Cool video 😊
Cool
Double up on the shoulder strap
Nice
Just make a Bowline on each end and then slide the middle section into each bowline !
I was in the virtual class the other day. One question what is a good pack weight?
If you can have all you need at less than 10% of your body weight, you should be in a great status.
How much beer do you bring? "A pint's a pound the world around" as the saying goes.
LOL, that looks like Cotton rope, not Manila!! Manila is not nearly that soft or flexible.
Manila and hemp rope both get quite soft with use and age.
How about just two taut line hitches, with a monkey braid in between??
For a moment , I imagined that I was " Kung FU " .
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You wrap them inside the shelter and tie it to the pack. It is what everyone has done since the beginning of time. I'm 72 and was taught that when I was teenager.
Are those Cobra Chickens I hear?
Scabies blankets never gets old
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That is not Manila rope.
"Frontier trick"? I learned that in the Girl Scouts.
Whats older, the western frontier, boy-scouts, or girl-scouts?
@@Wolfking583 This is not "lost knowledge from the olden times" as he seems to think.
@@lazygardens i see you can’t answer a simple question
I was watching this video, got to the “please like and subscribe.” Found I had been unsubscribed from your channel both on my TV and on my mobile app. 🤬🤬🤬
You might actually survive teaching me how to start a fire without taking it from me or walking away to keep from yelling. I can barely keep the self lighting pretend logs burning....
I had to buy a blow torch.
idiocracy is real
You didn't whip the ends of your rope????? Downvoted, unsubscribed! 🤣🤣🤣 Not really. But seriously, fix those ragged ends!
Isn’t it a bit arrogant of you to say, “If you don’t know how to do this, you got to check back with some of my older video’s”.
How long does it take to give a quick review of a knot?
You may feel that you have a sense of humor, but I do not subscribe to you for your self-appreciated ‘sense of humor’.
Neal the always whining "outdoorsman", ladies and gentlemen.
Neal. You do understand he is also trying to get views for his other videos don’t you?
@@rancidcrawfishHmm. I've been criticised in the past by the 'Dan can do no wrong' army, but my comments were based on fact. Sorry friend, but even I have to agree your comment is directed solely at his style. A little unfair I think, he hasn't made any technical errors.
Nice dam tool for the toolbox!!
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