Cowboy Bedroll -BTSR CAVALCADE-

[@BobHansler]

Hey Group, This isn’t the usual, but it is part of a project we are working on. Will be posting a new survival vid tomorrow to make up for this. If you’ve any advice on these Horseback vids or have any Gear/Tack or want to help the program in any way, give us a holler. This program is well worth preserving and caring folks keep places like these alive. Until Next Time, Bob Hansler

[@christianmiracle6054]

Hey bob hansler there is a youtuber his channel is name is mullet man he is in Texas like where you are ya'll will make a good video together

[@MiscMitz]

Horse Back Bob. 😉 Really reminds me of your earlier videos.

[@2326TX]

Bob Hansler it's an okay video. It is easy to see ya don't live in a saddle ridding fence for a living.

[@MiscMitz]

@@2326TX Are you new to his channel? His nickname is Horse Back Bob... Sure he had not been on a horse for most of his newer videos but that's where he started. Side note, it'd be kind of cool if you posted some videos showing us the difference and what you do for a living.

[@shamusstunts1168]

Great video definitely interested in watching more content like this

[@s0lidcak3]

Can't thank you enough Bob, finally I've got a good way to pack it up on my motorcycle trips Love from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@HeandIare1]

Bob, Sugestions for the bed roll for your consideration. First, when rolling the bedrole, just before you finish, tuck the end of the tarp (about 4 to 6 inches) back into the roll then finish the roll. It will help to keep rain / moisture from wicking bac into the inside of the tarp and possibly the blanket. Second, when putting the lashins on, place the loop at the end edge of the roll, that will pt the exposed end at the bottom on the saddle, also to keep heavy rain and moisture out of the roll. Really like your videos. Thanks. God bless ya real good!😊

[@gregknight293]

..............Nice video, Bob......Huck looked very comfortable in the fireplace......Looking forward to more......ATB to you and yours..............

[@fishy3287]

Great vid Bob! :D Also Huck looks really comfy back there in the fireplace lol!

[@Corpsebone]

Great to see you posting regularly again Bob... It's very educational and calming... Love from India...

[@muthaz1952]

I wish we had gotten to do this when I was at BTSR. Makes a lot of sense now that I learn that Bob is involved with this kind of program, a great man indeed.

[@JusBidniss]

Once again, ol' Huck steals the show! That dog can say more than most people I know, without saying a word, through facial expressions, body language, and the things he gets into. Sleepin' in the fireplace -- what a funny guy!

[@RandalGrvs]

Great to see you posting regularly again! Wondering if there any upcoming plans for more primitive trap videos. I really enjoyed the one from a few years back with the rocks diverting the stream into pools that collected the fish. Keep up the great work!

[@BobHansler]

Have several lined up, just not back in south Texas yet to knock them out. See what I can do before thanksgiving.

[@larrymcmakin1153]

I found your channel a few weeks back and enjoy your videos. Being an Eagle Scout from several years back I appreciate your approach to living in nature. I still live in the piney woods of East Texas where we have different approaches to outdoor living but I very much enjoy learning about your neck of the woods through your journey in life. God bless you and yours and keep the videos coming.

[@jonfox1919]

Cool video, I can see plenty of other uses for those very useful knots. Thanks man.

[@dennisyoung4496]

Hucks enjoying the cool stones of the fireplace. Love it! Thanks for the teaching.

[@kylelee1911]

another video showing why the overhand loop is one of the most useful knots of all time. good to see how thats done.

[@danielw7126]

That was a very educational and interesting video Bob. Concise too.

[@msc7816]

Great to see you and Huck. Unique vid. Keep it up & be well

[@MrKermit00]

Awesome video like always teaching us something

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thank you for sharing Bob Very interesting and informative video Looking forward to more videos 👍👌🇬🇧

[@paultanner2007]

You are sharp as a tack and I really appreciate you sharing all your knowledge with everyone!!!

[@theskyquakewarrior]

Thank you Bob and fam for making such awesome vids! Big hello from tiny Denmark!

[@brandonciconte899]

Keep up the great content. I always appreciate your videos!

[@crowhaven200]

lol.. no blue tarps.. Amen... They shouldn''t call them tarps. I still have my old canvas tarps I have been using since the 60's. And they might be older because my Dad had them. A tarp "envelope" will save your life with a foot of snow on top of you. Most of my camping was done from my 47 Willys jeep, so my roll is a bit bigger.. Awesome advice Bob! My Dad would love this video. He was born and raised on the Pecos River in southern new mexico. Born in 1913 in what was an old stage stop along the goodnight loving trail. That was the old home place. They raised horses on the "small" 40,000 acre ranch. He was the real deal. You would love his family history and he would admire you and what you are doing. He would love your horse wreck story..lol Keep on keepin on Bob.

[@chrisdann9371]

Thanks Bob, been many years since we ran fence line and the bed roll was home. great video.

[@leolion14]

Hi. Thank you for the video. Though I don't have a horse, glad to know how to do a bed roll this way. I will keep one in the bed of my truck. Thanks again and always I'm learning stuff from your videos.

[@bobhere5825]

Thanks for showing never really thought about it .

[@arthurrock4979]

That's awesome! We love you, Bob!

[@trynsurviven2440]

I used ride horses a lot unfortunately I haven’t been able to in a long time. Folks that have never had the opportunity to ride really should experience this at least once in their life. It will change your life forever I guarantee that.

[@hokuspokus8947]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing Sir, it's good to see you getting along 🙏🏼

[@feartheduck6664]

Memories of the Good Ol Western Movies! Good stuff.

[@hunterjacobson855]

I love to see that you, and Hondo are both doing well. Had to stop and check his brand to make sure, love that horse. Looking forward to *hopefully* getting out this summer and doing all that I can!

[@gussuperman7565]

Bob that was an exciting , amazing , educational video . Thank you. God bless y'all

[@1vjt]

Bob, a great throw back to your way earlier video on the BTSR bedroll. I forget when it was made, but it was the first video of yours i watched, and it helped me to trim down my load. Thanks for the update, glad you are doing well! ATB, Vic

[@BobHansler]

2006

[@benthere8051]

Your troop is very lucky to have you as their leader. You've got a ton of experience to share and a heck of a good education. It was 60 some-odd years ago that I was in the scouts and I wasn't as lucky as they are. I use Canadian jam knots to tie up my roll but that wouldn't work anywhere near as well as yours does with a saddle.

[@pmchamlee]

Good to see you again, Bob. Hope your eyes are mending well. Looked like you're doing OK.

[@lucylu7389]

Pretty, pretty horse. Thanks for the video.

[@novastones8914]

The horse knows its gonna be along night.

[@martybeard1135]

Great job, should do a video series on forgotten knowledge, believe me it's needed.

[@jamieanderson6222]

So glad your eyes are better man looking forward to watching more cooking vids

[@joser3807]

Saw the documentary Unbranded some time ago and saw how awesome horseback riding can be!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Very nice securing system, very similar to what I have used on boats, you can lash down tight and take apart easily. I'd splice the ends myself but wipping is also a very nice finish. Huck seemed very small in that fire place ,,, it must be huge :-) great video team

[@BobHansler]

Grand fireplace in a building called Buffalo Hall.

[@pablovasquez8866]

Awesome video I learn a lot watching your videos keep them coming

[@bfowler4350]

This is one of my favorite videos so far! Thanks Bob

[@melvinliles]

Most excellent instructional Scout!

[@nickmarble7226]

Love what you do brother keep it up

[@sharpemang]

He's back! Greetings from Jamaica brother!

[@belcebu5907]

I ALLWAYS GANA SAY YOU THE MAN BOB 👍👍💪💪 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU EVERY DAY.

[@RpgOverlordGamer]

Mexican one is a classic. Real cowboys.

[@youknow8202]

Love your videos, keep on keepin on!

[@168Diplomat]

Plasticote tool dip works great for a quick and dirty whip on the ends of ropes.

[@kylerayburn6030]

Hey Bob, this turned out great! It should make things go so smoothly!

[@twinkiesatmidnight8829]

Me seeing the dog in the background. Comes to the realization I’ve petted him a scouting events :o

[@rottz1]

Thx for the vid Bob and Huckleberry 👍🏻

[@ksciscokid9816]

Thanks Bob good info 👍

[@louel9272]

Another post! Keep em rolling Bob!

[@sams568]

I like to put heat shrink over the ends of my cordage. Makes it more like a shoelace ends. Works great and has never come undone.

[@BobHansler]

Brilliant. Hadn’t thought of that.

[@sams568]

@@BobHansler All yours brother. You been through some stuff, you would have thought of it eventually.

[@secondstarsurvival8329]

Thanks for the video brother. Only thing is it's so hard to get and keep a horse. For normal people lol but it's great info if shtf ever happens and you stumble upon a horse. Thank you for a different kind of video.

[@BobHansler]

Depends upon where you are. They don’t take any care on our ranch. More videos Horseback to come.

[@secondstarsurvival8329]

@@BobHansler cool thanks . Guess I'll look for one lol what's a good breed if you dont mind answering.

[@mariaisabelcarreon6763]

I love it sir inyour voice, you are stronger survival 🙏🙏👍👍💪💪😍🥰💖💖💖

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice, thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@281covfefe5]

👍🏻🇺🇸 Awesome !! What you do Mr. Hansler

[@johntaylor1416]

Thank you bob for this video. I really enjoyed this. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. Id do anything to spend a few days on your property. Lol. Anyway thanks again and see you next video. P.s. what an amazing shot that was at the end. I cant imagine being out on the trails with my gear all alone with our beautiful land. Thanks bob. This video was very knowledgeable.

[@BobHansler]

We’ll put a piece of trail at the end of each of these instructional vids. We’ll keep them coming.

[@johntaylor1416]

@@BobHansler thanks mr hansler. Like ive said your videos saved my life and i watch them daily over and over. I can never repay you for what u have done for me. You are a good man and cant wait to see you over 1mil subscribers. See you next video.

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Thank you for posting this sir.

[@sling247]

Love your videos. You do a great job and have a good presence. Keep it up 💪

[@RobPainless]

Cool stuff, Bob!

[@xavierisrael3320]

How are your eyes doing? Also, it's strange to see you without your iconic sunglasses!

[@google-is-a-stupid-piece-o2543]

There's a couple other videos on his channel where he's not wearing his sunglasses.

[@big6bbq]

Love your videos very much thank you I learned a lot

[@hechttate6722]

I haven't even met my contingent troop for Philmont 2020, but I am hoping that we can do the Cavalcade there.

[@littlepigboy]

You are bad ass, Bob. What a cool channel

[@BobHansler]

Urophilia.

[@rhondacavender2643]

Super informative! Thank you!

[@-10ranch]

I believe I have been to that scout ranch when I was in scouts in Midland, TX. Cool to see it again. If it is the same place.

[@BobHansler]

Should be.

[@sambays5838]

man, I like to come down there. The art and culture is so interesting. Not to mention the food! where's the best steak Bob! LOL. Much love and respect from VA!!

[@BobHansler]

Texas is a big place, most of which is a culinary and artistic wasteland. There are some unique places that exemplify the better qualities of the south, but it is easy to get into the weeds so to speak.

[@solomonkane408]

Dam the Mexican one is your least favorite I was homeless for awhile and one of those served me well but im not a wilderness expert maybe and urban survivor I like that . Great video learned alot .

[@BobHansler]

Seems to let the air in too much and holds onto trail dirt pretty hard. Still useful, just not as high on the list.

[@kylelee1911]

@@BobHansler trick is to use it one sheet for hot weather but then fold it in half and it traps air and keeps a bit warmer for cold weather like an afghan

[@VictorNolochemical]

Great video, thanks 🙏

[@paultanner2007]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@tylerhurt3093]

I agree with this 100% but my saddle has saddle leathers specifically for tying down a load on the back of the cradle for saddle bags so this is unnecessary for my personal rig but incredibly helpful on an unfamiliar saddle with out tie downs that are existing.

[@BobHansler]

Add your saddlebags, duster, and rifle scabbard. Going to run out of saddle strings. I’ll show more tricks soon.

[@tylerhurt3093]

Bob Hansler any and all tricks are welcome! That’s why l like this set up to free up what I’ve already got on my rig! My dad has always been a huge on having 3’ leather straps for this reason exactly! He’s an old cowboy and never had an extra pack horse so you when you can add on extra shit when you need it is always a plus. We’ve been cutting trails for as long as so can remember.

[@deanmacka4975]

Great stuff mate

[@apar1560]

Awesomeness !!! Thanks. ...Alan in 🇨🇱

[@yiannikomniny4745]

It's four am here in melbourne

[@barbaramahoney609]

yes

[@e.s.l5861]

I really hope the ride goes well. I’d love to come on it sometime. Not sure if you’ve ever tried them but harbor freight sells a cheap 80% recycled wool blanket. It’s honestly a very good value for $10.

[@corrlee]

!!GREAT VID!!

[@NGinuity]

I'm a District Training Chairman in another Council in Texas. I'd kill to have you on my committee man. I can't even get people to help me teach IOLS these days.

[@BobHansler]

Would love to hear how we may help. Hopefully building up programs such as this can help the organization as a whole. Keep fighting the good fight, glad you are out doing your part. YIS

[@BobHansler]

I’d be interested in becoming an IOLS instructor. Geared for it.

[@NGinuity]

I think it's currently a situation where there wasn't a lot of succession planning at the district level and everyone who was doing it is now burnt out. About 8 years ago our council did a re-draw of our districts and ours was split in two (and apparently that happened this year too but we were unaffected). A lot of the people that were excited about facilitating the programs like IOLS ended up in the other district. The issue is largely that IOLS is necessary to be considered "Trained" as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster; it's not an elective. For those leaders that want the training, I'm faced with the unfortunate situation of having to send them over to other geographical districts to complete it. It would be great for you to get involved with the Council out there for IOLS. That's a fairly 101 course and you probably already know most of the syllabus like the back of your hand from what I've seen. Since you are already involved with BTSR, I would just mention to the Council Training Chairman in Buffalo Trail that you are interested in helping facilitate in the Big Bend District. They'll probably put you in touch with either the District Executive (that spot appears to be vacant) or their District Committee. I've never seen them turn away the help. Unfortunately, BTSR Ft. Davis is about a 7.5 hour drive from us, although it's on my list of extended stay campouts.

[@williammoore4646]

Well done Bob.

[@jeremiahacree3619]

sounds like a good time

[@rob5214]

very nice :)

[@stevebrown2403]

How much does this bedroll weigh?

[@BobHansler]

Depends on what you make it out of.

[@robjla1]

Thanks I liked this.

[@MrLuiswalker]

A couple drops of super glue on the rope ends will keep them from fraying open

[@BobHansler]

Never thought of that.

[@johnalbrecht9138]

Ha I donated that tarp in the background

[@BobHansler]

Yes you did. Getting the program up and going.

[@BobHansler]

And the one held in the intro.

[@okiehunter2558]

I was just there on a cavalcade in june

[@RpgOverlordGamer]

True Cowboy, South Texas.

[@hanz9732]

I hope my scout unit is able to go down there!

[@BobHansler]

We do too.

[@BobHansler]

We do too.

[@Techno_Nomadic]

Hey Bob, always enjoy your videos. I've noticed on the past couple your audio isn't synced with the video. I thought it was just one video, or my devices, but I'm only noticing it here.

[@BobHansler]

Trying to figure it out. Not sure why it has been happening.

[@PHARRAOH]

Matt Dillon would be proud son!

[@CanadianCowgirl1955]

Thanks so much!! I really enjoy your videos. You are so calm and cool. Love it! I love your lil heeler dog. Sleeping in the fireplace LOL. Too funny, Anyways, thanks again. Hey...have a question for you. I am wondering how you attach your saddlebags to your saddle? Other than tie them down to behind the cantle and possibly using the back conchos, how do you attach the 'bag' part to keep them from flopping around when doing more than a walk? Do you tie them with snaps for quick release or? Also, do you attach to your D-ring or you latigo straps? I have some old saddle bags that weren't finished properly with all the bells and whistles straps etc and I need to re-vamp them. Looking for ideas. Thanks!

[@BCVS777]

Great video? Why the sissal rope? I hate that stuff.

[@McDanielRanch]

Turn the seam of ur roll down wards and to ur cannel. It will keep it stuff dryer.

[@EmpatheticOne]

This wasn’t in my feed! As a subscriber

[@briancook8938]

I know you know what your doing but if you fold the corners over a little your roll will be neater and titer this is the way firefighters roll there tarps up oh and the outside corners to so it makes a half triangle just a tip

[@trashman9493]

Heyyyy I’ve been there a couple of times

[@danielrogers32]

Bob, thoughts on using a wool army blanket in the bedroll?

[@BobHansler]

Used them many times back in the canyons. They should work well. I’ll double check and roll one up here in a bit. I’ll add it to the list if it works well.

[@jeffd1919]

Wool is 1 of the few materials that continue to insulate, even when wet.

[@rowdyyates372]

Ive always tied my bedroll up with 550 cord or if that wasnt handy a piece of cotton clothes line rope with a double surgeons knot and what do you know, ive never had a problem with yet with it coming loose.