Bedroll Setup Perfected Over a Decade of Guiding

Camping in wall-tents, elk hunting, deer hunting or just enjoying the outdoors - having the perfect bedroll setup is key. In this video I go over every aspect of my bedroll that I packed all over the wilderness on the top of a mule, for a decade of mountain guiding. I also go over the knots used to "manty" the bedroll up.

00:00 - Intro and Supplies
04:00 - The Layout
04:55 - How The System Works
07:00 - Why a Bedroll?
08:15 - The Fold
08:35 - The Bedroll Knot
11:55 - The Packers Knot
14:25 - Rope Alternatives

#elkhunting #deerhunting #camping #backpacking #prepping #homesteading

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*Cliff no longer takes on new guided hunt or expedition clients. He sold all operating outfitting/guiding businesses prior to 2021.

[pacificchallenger]

I would also recommend a beanie kept in the bedroll. When the stove goes out at night your head can get cold

[george]

Good advice. Not a hunter, but have been out in the field in the Army in the past. Their mummy bags tend to be a bit wider, but still more confining than a rectangular bag. When you're on a cot or pad for great lengths of time, getting "wrapped up" in your bag does interrupt your sleep. I appreciate your focus on the rectangular bags. Also, wool blankets are great. A bit heavier than poncho liners, but stay put. And if they get wet, still retain heat. Airing all of it out in the sun provides exposure to UV light which helps in killing bacteria.

[HebrewNomadOverlander]

I Love This Guy! Straight Up! Nice Sugar Coating! Direct and A Real Freaking Human That's Tells It Like It Is. Thank You Brotha.

[TwoTrackAdventures]

I wrapped mine in a 8x12 canvas tarp from Murdochs. Also added a 3” memory foam pad from Amazon. Definitely heavier than your setup but I have yet to be cold in elk camp or on a shed hunting trip. Thanks for your great info Cliff!

[MrMrBiggles]

Thank you for the video. The kids and I have slept out in the yard in February, canvas tarps, 3 inch foam matresses, sheets and blankets. Im not joking when I say plenty warm, covered in heavy frost.

[mikekuczynski]

Nice and comfy when weight or size is not an issue. Usually we will take 14 to 16 horse mule combo to haul 6 people into a wilderness area for a hunt or fishing trip . Two wall tents one wall cook tent, stoves, kitchen, bivvy, grain and all the rest of the stuff . Most comfortable camp you will ever be in . Thanks for the video.
Happy Trails

[grantbutler]

In australia we have "swags, which are the same thing only already done for you.

[rogerdepretto]

Always have my swag on the back of the bike 🚳🚳

[stevenmorgan]

I'm looking to go on a guided hunt and I do appreciate all of your knowledge and experience. These videos definitely help me with being prepared.
Thank you

[kentuckyhiker]

I agree with you 100%. Rectangular bag is the way to go. I have found two lightweight down sleeping bags for my backpacking needs. One is a 40 degree summer bag and the other is a 30 degree cold weather bag. I tried the mummy bags, and I could never get completely comfortable in them.

[thomasmcwilliams]

Nice video. My Amish hunting partner got me hooked on this. We add an air mattress. It adds almost nothing to the weight and bulk. The canvass protects it from punctures and it gets a lot of use when sleeping on the ground.

[efficientinthefield]

I'm two minutes in and you are speaking my language, bro. 🥳

[leescheffler]

Used to make bedrolls this way. Then I went to using x4 buckle straps in blaze orange. Everyone can do them and they are super quick.

[Maggydags]

Have you ever looked into a Swag?
Australian Bed roll that has a sleeping pad with it, waterproofed and designed as a small shelter.

[joshsmith]

Thank you for the tutorial. Just a thought for a video idea Cliff, Why are Guided Hunts $10, 000-$35, 000 for northwest big game (moose, grizzly, sheep, goat, elk, etc)

[drcaduceus]

Ever tried a piece of Tyvek instead of canvas. I use it for a ground cloth under my tent. Very durable, waterproof.

[corymattson]

Good stuff agree we went all in for full size bags no mummies for us

[wisenber]

Being used to hauling my gear on my back or on a sled, I can't get over the size of that bedroll. My minus 30 sleep system I pulked in Greenland was smaller than that.

That being said, if I were packing something that size, I'd probably add a Wiggy's ground pad to go with the booties. Works on a cot, in a hammock or on the ground. And it still works with a hole in it if you *hypothetically* had a few embers from a fire land on it.

[renejuhl]

Awesome video, clear explanation and view on how to set it up. Well to me enyway

[dannyhigginbotham]

Thank you for this video very informative