Sunday, June 23, 2013

Bedrolls

If you are planning to have  only  a 2 or 3 day ride or pack trip during nice weather you might want to consider not taking a tent.  Bedrolls can provide protection from the elements and precludes you from packing a tent.

Some of my more hardy customers  do not use a tent at all during hunting season or inclement weather.  These customers use a relite tarp and use bedrolls.  Saves allot of weight and tent set up time.

Personally, I prefer a  canvas tent to protect me from the elements.  But the bedroll only is a good option for the 2-3 day pack trip.

Having said that, in my younger days I would not take a tent or a bedroll  during  short pack trips.  Just a poncho to keep the rain off me if I did experience bad weather. Age does have some benefits in developing common sense.