I never comment on TH-cam videos, but this video deserves it- absolutely fantastic video, thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. I must admit, I always thought people who used wool blankets and “primitive” setups like this where just doing it for sentimental reasons.. but I have really seen the light on how useful a setup like this can be, I will never fall into the trap of buying a £100 backpack again. “The more you know, the less you carry”
One of the things we used to do in the Army was create a tankers role. First layer was the shelter half.. then two wool blankets... then fold in the sides.. and line up your tent pegs and poles.. the system was rolled up and secured with your tent rope. Looked like a blanket role or bed role from the 18th Century to early 20th Century. Nice was.. it would fit horseshoe style over your ruck. And then secured. Saves space in your ruck for other items. Again.. great vid.
My face when you showed how deep that basket is 😦. Slippery hitch....✍️ seatbelt....✍️ Larkshead knot...✍️ Wait... If you had a longer seatbelt you could tie it in front like a hip belt! You could also wrap the jetpack with a tarp and it would be waterproof AND you'd have a shelter. This is seriously blowing my mind. I've been switching out me synthetic gear for natural materials, and it was getting heavy, making your shelter into a backpack is just genious. AWESOME VID.
Chris, great videos on blanket use/utility. How bout a video on making a PVC buck saw. How fantastic to have a no weight saw while in the “bush”. Thanks for what you do...
Thanks for the picture at the end, I haven't been out for a long time but I always had a "space" blanket, though I never used it as a reflecter before.
The smaller cloth was a shemagh, which I have only been able to find in cotton. BushcraftUSA Outfitters is looking into making a wool one the same size... Furoshiki is the Japanese art of folding cloth and where I got the solution. There will be more videos on going minimalist, but with comfort!
Great set of Vids Christian. I have no clue why they didn't show up earlier. What you've shown is simple 18th Century know how. Probably older. More need to know this.. Shared it widely. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Question about winter camping. When sleeping in a tent, is it better ( which method will keep you warmer) to sleep on an elevated cot or sleep on the ground with a therma-rest pad? 0 degree F or colder.
very good vid thanks learnt something new ideal for summer ya could roll the blanket in the tarp to keep it dry aswell love how ya did te bag with the scarf
About 16' is what I need to wrap the blankets but I use a piece 20+ as that same piece of cord serves as a ridgeline for my tarp (poncho). Better to have too much cord than not enough. Thanks for asking.
This would be really great if remade or added follow up video/s linked on tying knots. If someone is watching this they probably/might not know how to ties the knots. I know I don't.
Great video sir! I have a tendency to bring too much stuff with me on my hikes. I enjoy having all the extra stuff, but the weight is always the issue. I've never tried super minimalist like this but your video really makes me want to try.
Great videos. Like that kit. I love wool as a kit in the scouts we used them quite a bit but I now find myself with a problem I'm allergic to wool. Do you know of a good alternative to wool. Thanks for sharing.
Great video and very interesting idea - about the blanket becoming a backpack! Why are you barefoot? Is it a part of the minimalistic concept or something like that? I myself wouldn't feel comfortable walking around barefoot in the dead leafs.
One small little thing... if you have a heavy duty military wool blanket you dont save any weight, the advantages comes from other things. I use a setup quite similar to this, just a bit more sustainable since I carry a pot for cooking etc. Since the pot is taking a lot of space inside the roll I fill it with basic items that you really will not regret having, but whatever you carry a woolen blanket are much heavier than a ultralight sleeping bag. Other than that I love the blanket roll.
I never comment on TH-cam videos, but this video deserves it- absolutely fantastic video, thank you sir for sharing your knowledge.
I must admit, I always thought people who used wool blankets and “primitive” setups like this where just doing it for sentimental reasons.. but I have really seen the light on how useful a setup like this can be, I will never fall into the trap of buying a £100 backpack again.
“The more you know, the less you carry”
Thanks Christian, you clearly know your stuff.
Thanks for taking the time to show us.
Have fun in the woods
One of the things we used to do in the Army was create a tankers role. First layer was the shelter half.. then two wool blankets... then fold in the sides.. and line up your tent pegs and poles.. the system was rolled up and secured with your tent rope. Looked like a blanket role or bed role from the 18th Century to early 20th Century. Nice was.. it would fit horseshoe style over your ruck. And then secured. Saves space in your ruck for other items. Again.. great vid.
that's the most thought out - blanket pack I haver seen, thanks for sharing you knowledge.
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing your expertise. The simplicity of your kit is fantastic... well done!
Excellent video.
If one uses a long enough strap, it can be used as a hip belt.
My face when you showed how deep that basket is 😦. Slippery hitch....✍️ seatbelt....✍️ Larkshead knot...✍️
Wait... If you had a longer seatbelt you could tie it in front like a hip belt!
You could also wrap the jetpack with a tarp and it would be waterproof AND you'd have a shelter. This is seriously blowing my mind. I've been switching out me synthetic gear for natural materials, and it was getting heavy, making your shelter into a backpack is just genious.
AWESOME VID.
Awesome! This is definitely a "keeper" added to favorites. I'll be coming back to review and practice. Thankjs for posting!
This is so awesome!! Loving the minimalism. Thanks for sharing mate.
Chris, great videos on blanket use/utility. How bout a video on making a PVC buck saw. How fantastic to have a no weight saw while in the “bush”. Thanks for what you do...
Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the picture at the end, I haven't been out for a long time but I always had a "space" blanket, though I never used it as a reflecter before.
The smaller cloth was a shemagh, which I have only been able to find in cotton. BushcraftUSA Outfitters is looking into making a wool one the same size... Furoshiki is the Japanese art of folding cloth and where I got the solution. There will be more videos on going minimalist, but with comfort!
Great Video. I like to go light, but that is going to extremes.
Great set of Vids Christian. I have no clue why they didn't show up earlier. What you've shown is simple 18th Century know how. Probably older. More need to know this.. Shared it widely. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Question about winter camping. When sleeping in a tent, is it better ( which method will keep you warmer) to sleep on an elevated cot or sleep on the ground with a therma-rest pad? 0 degree F or colder.
very good vid thanks learnt something new ideal for summer ya could roll the blanket in the tarp to keep it dry aswell love how ya did te bag with the scarf
DUDE! absolutely epic system. I have spent the last couple years looking for my Global travel bag and this is it. I am going to reflect on this later.
Well done. I don’t think I’ve seen anybody do it better. I think I’ll subscribe and see what else you can teach me. Thanks a million.
About 16' is what I need to wrap the blankets but I use a piece 20+ as that same piece of cord serves as a ridgeline for my tarp (poncho). Better to have too much cord than not enough. Thanks for asking.
Now, how do you minimalism food for a weeks hike?
Fast?
I’m pulling out the old wool blankets, thanks.
Awsome little series mate.
This would be really great if remade or added follow up video/s linked on tying knots. If someone is watching this they probably/might not know how to ties the knots. I know I don't.
Great video sir! I have a tendency to bring too much stuff with me on my hikes. I enjoy having all the extra stuff, but the weight is always the issue. I've never tried super minimalist like this but your video really makes me want to try.
Great video, you lean something new every day! Thanks for the post.
The small, square cloth--is it cotton? And where did you procure it? Anyway, this is a very fine video. Thank you.
Well done. Thank you. Looking forewArd to trying you method.
Absolutely excellent videos, my friend. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Subscribed!
incredible information , really top of the line
Great videos. Like that kit. I love wool as a kit in the scouts we used them quite a bit but I now find myself with a problem I'm allergic to wool. Do you know of a good alternative to wool. Thanks for sharing.
Sehr gut! Genau mach so einer Anleitung habe ich für meinen "neuen" plash palatka gesucht. :-)
Vielen Dank!
Abonniert!
Grüße
Stefan
What Temps would uou use this for with and without a fire?
time to head back up to Camp Featherstick for a minimalistic weekend...
Some awesomeness right here!
Really really good, I will use that. Thanks for sharing!
Great set of videos. Learned a lot. Thanks for sharing :-)
Great video and very interesting idea - about the blanket becoming a backpack! Why are you barefoot? Is it a part of the minimalistic concept or something like that? I myself wouldn't feel comfortable walking around barefoot in the dead leafs.
Furoshiki, interesting. great videos. subscribed
Great info!!
Hello, Doggo! What is your name? Nice vid.
Very nice video, thank you it was very helpful.
Great info, I appreciate your sharing your experiance...
What did you call the smaller cloth.
Wouldn’t it be better to wrap the blanket in your waterproof groundsheet?
It's a shemagh. Has become very poplar in military circles. Google "shemagh" and you will find it for sale many places.
great stuff Christian I subbed checked out the channel great stuff
do you have a video on the shelter you have a photo of at the end of the video? How much does it weigh?
Don't have a video from me, but check out the Harlton Hacienda on MasterWoodsman dot com
Nice tutorial
Thank you, part 1
Good vid!
Wow brilliant!
Great vid :)
Perhaps in March... :-)
Fantasticvideo
Excellent.
Nice video, thanks.
'im just an average guy'. haha nice try
One small little thing... if you have a heavy duty military wool blanket you dont save any weight, the advantages comes from other things. I use a setup quite similar to this, just a bit more sustainable since I carry a pot for cooking etc. Since the pot is taking a lot of space inside the roll I fill it with basic items that you really will not regret having, but whatever you carry a woolen blanket are much heavier than a ultralight sleeping bag. Other than that I love the blanket roll.