@DarcMac actually if we kept our old ponchos they would be great but the tarps that are issued now are of a lighter weight and i would not like to rip them. you are right mate even our tarps have more damage from being used as stretchers than thorns but i still would not like to risk it. thank you very much for commenting mate.
In America Army surplus stores carry items that are given up by soldiers. The stores do not bother to inspect, wash or repair the items. Something like a wool blanket is usually in poor shape.
Keep in mind this is a very good inexpensive kit for warm weather and in the absence of strong wind. And if you obtain anything from the surplus army store be sure to wash it at least 3x in hot water with detergent and dry on high in the dryer. Or simply dry clean once. This will kill off all the bed bugs/fleas/ticks and eggs which are always present in surplus clothing/blankets. For colder weather, wrap the blanket over and under/around the sling, so it hangs/lays loosely around the body.
i cant have a hammock yet cos i have to practise in the garden cos im only 16! and we have no trees in the garden so this is a good helpful set up for me
ye i have been toying with the idea for a little while and have decided on the kit that i want to use for a solo trip i will be doing for 4 days, so should be a good tester for the British army wool blanket. mike
@DarcMac but then you would loose its durability in the bush, thats why i wrap the blanket on the outside, because it resists more spikes and thorns. thank you for your comments
hello there, the world is your oyster mate, you can try a number of different set ups, what your referring to is a bit like the Australian swag bed roll, its works great but for their climite! good luck mate and let me know how you get on, mike mike
@DarcMac I had to go through 5 army blankets to find one that didn't have hoes in them. The first wash was dark grey. Maybe the government washed them and it got dirty in the store, but the quality of the used equipment were terrible.
not quite sure where you get your surplus gear from but my stores actually wash or get brand new stuff. i would change your store if i was you or barter the price hugely!!
@sirblaise011 hey mate, you cannot get these snap gates any longer as they were a one off trial given to some climbers in a competition i was in a long time ago. There are new very lightweight snaps on the market that are strong enough for climbing but very small, check out CAMP NANO in google. mike
I have an Italian Army blanket and it weighs 2 kg. It is very warm and its dimensions are 213cm by 162cm (84" by 64" to our American brothers). It would be a perfect bush blanket if it was just a little wider, as it's hard to do a full wrap up in it. Don't believe all the hype about not being able to get rid of the mothball smell. A few hours soaking in eucalyptus wool mix and a few days on the line and it smells only of - wool!
Very cool man.I backpack but I'm getting older and really tired of hulling a crap load of gear 10 miles up at13k feet..Thinking of getting a few Maxpeditions and using this system. Wool blankets and emergency blanket together make a very warm combo.Thanks for the idea. If you ever back pack mate maybe make a video on winter hiking using this method. Would love to see. Was thinking of using 2 out of 3 as add-on Maxpedition Thermite Versipack ,Maxpedition Malaga Gearslinger & 3rd which isnt a maxpediton but a Ribz Front Pack . Haven't decided which of the 2 I like most.Whats is your thoughts on it.Have a good one m8
@DarcMac Internet shopping. Shop every major outdoors store in the world. Shipping is usually cheap or free. Get the best prices and widest selection. Unless that is you have some sadistic loyalty to local business men who abuse their customers.
Hello Mike, enjoy watching your vids. Please can you tell me where you got the wool blanket from. I am finding it a little hard to find one. Take care. Craig. ( Isle of Man ).
neat, i like this, people have been using wool bed rolls for hundreds of years, its a method that works wonders. i like your videos
Nice kit thanks for sharing
@DarcMac actually if we kept our old ponchos they would be great but the tarps that are issued now are of a lighter weight and i would not like to rip them. you are right mate even our tarps have more damage from being used as stretchers than thorns but i still would not like to risk it. thank you very much for commenting mate.
@Noblar1
I use a climbing accessory cord rather than paracord for my ridgeline and its 7mm thick
In America Army surplus stores carry items that are given up by soldiers.
The stores do not bother to inspect, wash or repair the items. Something like a wool blanket is usually in poor shape.
Brilliant Thanks Mike
Keep in mind this is a very good inexpensive kit for warm weather and in the absence of strong wind.
And if you obtain anything from the surplus army store be sure to wash it at least 3x in hot water with detergent and dry on high in the dryer. Or simply dry clean once. This will kill off all the bed bugs/fleas/ticks and eggs which are always present in surplus clothing/blankets.
For colder weather, wrap the blanket over and under/around the sling, so it hangs/lays loosely around the body.
i cant have a hammock yet cos i have to practise in the garden cos im only 16! and we have no trees in the garden so this is a good helpful set up for me
ye i have been toying with the idea for a little while and have decided on the kit that i want to use for a solo trip i will be doing for 4 days, so should be a good tester for the British army wool blanket.
mike
thank you very much bud,
all the best
mike
@DarcMac but then you would loose its durability in the bush, thats why i wrap the blanket on the outside, because it resists more spikes and thorns.
thank you for your comments
I think they are to tie into the blanket, instead of a clasp or pushing a stick through, to help form a cloak.
its around 2.7m x 3.5m they can be obtained in various sizes in this type. there is not a standard size for the scrote blanket
hello there,
that was a note book i had made by a friend, it will feature in later videos,
mike
hello there,
the world is your oyster mate, you can try a number of different set ups, what your referring to is a bit like the Australian swag bed roll, its works great but for their climite!
good luck mate and let me know how you get on,
mike
mike
looking forward to seeing you use this gear! Was also going on that same route after seeing dave on wildernesoutfitters, love the simplicity of it.
hello there im not to sure on the weight, and it will depend on the blankets size you find, i would guess around the 1kg mark
hope this helps
mike
@DarcMac
I had to go through 5 army blankets to find one that didn't have hoes in them.
The first wash was dark grey. Maybe the government washed them and it got dirty in the store, but the quality of the used equipment were terrible.
@DarcMac
I guess I shouldn't complain.
Though the design and quality are very poor and often very outdated, the prices are cheap.
not quite sure where you get your surplus gear from but my stores actually wash or get brand new stuff. i would change your store if i was you or barter the price hugely!!
@wall2rockclimber REI has carabiners similar to that. REI.com is their website if you don't have a store near you.
cheers bud,
all the best
mike
from a army surplus store mate, most of the good ones stock them
Excellent vid...but I really enjoyed the background music. well done Sir !! ;-))
very nice bedroll setup
another great video. your are the best out there doing kit reviews, keep em' coming. where can i buy a tarp like that?
Great Set up , Friend. Enjoy your day ;-))
watch the blanket trick video
Hi Mkie can you tell m where you got your blanket from?.
what was that leather with the writing on it at the beginning?
@sirblaise011 hey mate, you cannot get these snap gates any longer as they were a one off trial given to some climbers in a competition i was in a long time ago.
There are new very lightweight snaps on the market that are strong enough for climbing but very small, check out CAMP NANO in google.
mike
I have an Italian Army blanket and it weighs 2 kg. It is very warm and its dimensions are 213cm by 162cm (84" by 64" to our American brothers). It would be a perfect bush blanket if it was just a little wider, as it's hard to do a full wrap up in it. Don't believe all the hype about not being able to get rid of the mothball smell. A few hours soaking in eucalyptus wool mix and a few days on the line and it smells only of - wool!
How much does the blanket weigh?
Where did you get that blanket and what percentage of wool is it? Thats a cool design.
Great vid, sub'd!
Very cool man.I backpack but I'm getting older and really tired of hulling a crap load of gear 10 miles up at13k feet..Thinking of getting a few Maxpeditions and using this system. Wool blankets and emergency blanket together make a very warm combo.Thanks for the idea. If you ever back pack mate maybe make a video on winter hiking using this method. Would love to see. Was thinking of using 2 out of 3 as add-on Maxpedition Thermite Versipack ,Maxpedition Malaga Gearslinger & 3rd which isnt a maxpediton but a Ribz Front Pack . Haven't decided which of the 2 I like most.Whats is your thoughts on it.Have a good one m8
Nice job!
@DarcMac
Internet shopping. Shop every major outdoors store in the world.
Shipping is usually cheap or free.
Get the best prices and widest selection.
Unless that is you have some sadistic loyalty to local business men who abuse their customers.
why is it so hard to get a decent carabiner ?? thats ridiculous !!
why is it so hard to get a decent carabiner ?? thats ridiculous !!
hey, maybe a niche market opportunity there for you
Hello Mike, enjoy watching your vids. Please can you tell me where you got the wool blanket from. I am finding it a little hard to find one. Take care. Craig. ( Isle of Man ).
What you have forest in England
What was the name of that hammock?
WILDERNESS OUTFITERS!!!!
where did you get your wool blanket?
why not just keep ya ropes cliped to ya tarp as the rope is rolled up inside the blanket anyways.. just a Idea? thats what I done with my gear...
what size is your blanket?
Did a whole lot of talking, and didn’t say anything...