HOW I ROLL

A SIMPLE BIT OF BUSHCRAFT / WOODSCRAFT GEAR YOU CAN MAKE IS A U.S. ARMY RANGER BEDROLL. THIS COMBINATION OF A U.S. ARMY PONCHO,A REFLECTIVE SURVIVAL BLANKET ,AND A WOOBIE OR PONCHO LINER WILL SERVE WELL AS A SUMMER SLEEPING BAG. I OFTEN CARRY THIS COMBINATION AS A BUGOUT BAG / GET HOME BAG SLEEPING BAG IN THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS. IN THIS VIDEO I EXPLAIN THE PARTS OF THE ROLL AND HOW TO BEST USE THEM.
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[@campsiteministries]

I've had the same poncho liner since the early 2000's and it's held up very well. Back around 2008 I had my girlfriend,(now wife), add "Ranger Rick's Poncho liner Conversion Kit" to it, which allows the liner to be zipped up like an actual sleeping bag, and also worn with the poncho. I don't know if these kits are still sold or not, but it definitely helps to increase the versatility of both the poncho and liner. I'm sure the same size zippers could be found in a craft shop for a DIY version. The downside to doing this is that the poncho liner has remained the same size all these years, whereas I have not......😅 It gets a little tight now whenever I decide to zip it up....😮

[@williamwatson840]

Thanks I'v been toying with that idea . I was not using the emergency blanket. Thank you for that info. Much better and no need for a sleeping bag and a poncho .

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Oh the memories!! As a former 2/75 Army Ranger (1970s) stationed in Washington State, I can vouch for this bedroll although we generally used a wool blanket instead of the solar blanket.

[@lukedorrington7455]

What temperature is the wool blanket setup good for? I have that exact setup and so far I've only tested it in warmer weather, I want to start seeing how low it will go.

[@LegionarHR]

We also used wool blankets

[@benewgillian6823]

Love this guy .. Always keep coming back to his videos .. Greetings from France

[@ROMAN138]

Just add a wool blanket to the mix and you have a pretty good cold weather sleep system.

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

That's a nice idea, now all I have to do is go out and get a poncho with a liner. Great video, thanks.

[@blackoracle69]

You bet

[@Bucky1836]

@@blackoracle69 you sold me on the hammock 😅

[@commoncorysense1809]

When you finish rolling, secure boot bands or small bungees around so if needed you can make a field expedient shelter or overhead cover

[@MrMrBiggles]

I have every volume of the Ranger Digest😊 thank you, as always, for your great content.

[@blackoracle69]

My pleasure!

[@bobbieschke599]

Slept in that combo many nights......... Grizz 🐻 Capt. USA ( retired) p.s. still have Ranger Ricks field pamphlets !

[@herbsmith6871]

Good stuff Blackie 🤠

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the video.

[@scottm6927]

That was awesome advice

[@im4pees]

Ranger Roll??? Good stuff !! Two thumbs up!!

[@alanmurdoch70]

This is great. Has so much versatility.

[@blackoracle69]

exactly i can change for what ever i am facing rain cold hot too much sun ect

[@tomritter493]

Hey blackie . Wow ranger rick .forgot about that guy . I use as mentioned two woobies and a sb. It's a little colder up here from April till Sept works great after and before it's just a little cold for that roll great video my friend

[@eturnerx]

The layering is similar in principle to an insulated Jerven bag. Waterproof and tough outer, aluminized on the inside with insulation and a liner. In some ways less flexible as an all in one, but in other ways less messing about. I've used both Ranger Roll and Jerven. Depends on the situation which I prefer. In my Ranger roll, I use the swagman since it has other uses too.

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Great emergency set up for keeping in the truck as well

[@blackoracle69]

You got that right!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks, you too!

[@lukedupont8564]

Hi Blackie, I'm a lover of surplus ponchos and liners also, and have used them in warmer months. I like this system so much that I've been considering modifying it for colder months. I've seen the "Ranger roll" with the reflective blanket, but my question is how cold one can go with just two poncho liners instead of one, and no reflective blanket? This assuming you wear a coat with a liner inside as well, something like the M65 and/or a sweater or two. My thinking is that a sweater, my fishtail parka with liner, two poncho liners, and the poncho alone should get me down to at least 30F along with some insulation from the ground, but am I being too optimistic?

[@anthonymoreno1948]

I added a sleeping bag liner and found that really ups the temperature range.... and zero bulk added

[@blackoracle69]

little tricks make you life so much easier

[@phillipmerritt1428]

Nice video. Lot of people are doing the similar video about the ranger roll. A couple of those is ranger Bushcraft, and one really big monkey 1. I remember back in 2014, one of your first videos I ever saw he talked about the Canadian not/your friend talked about that when he was in the Marines they taught him. Thanks for all these videos there really are enjoyable and useful and informative

[@blackoracle69]

safe journeys to you

[@williammccaslin8527]

Boy, we would be roasted if we used all that in Fla in the summer, now in the winter it would be great, an yes I have used a ranger roll when I was in the military. Thx Blackie

[@blackoracle69]

safe journeys and thank you for your service

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thumbs up!!! Clark

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good video, thanks for the ideas!

[@blackoracle69]

Thanks for watching!

[@WayPointSurvival]

@@blackoracle69 You're welcome!

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

i use a tarp on ground then a blanket then sleeping bag then fold tarp over top call it taco shelter

[@montanamountainmen6104]

My dad a Vietnam Vet, proclaimed the Poncho and liner were used for a host of things. Sleeping bag, shelter, ground cover from rain mud .....Guys even used them as a make shift hammock. Seems every guy knows that.

[@bobbieschke599]

Vet here, ponchos were makeshift body bags, unfortunately .

[@montanamountainmen6104]

@@bobbieschke599 Yeah he said that too, I just left that out.

[@alf3553]

Nice, I’ve tried this as an under quilt & it was ok but not great. The problem being it was a real pain to get it to conform to the hammock well & by the time you cinch up the ends it’s not very long. But I never thought to give it a try as a top guilt, I’m sure it would be good for that. Thanks Blackie. 👍🇨🇦

[@blackoracle69]

i often use a poncho liner as a top quilt in the summer most nights you need very little cover

[@jackieeastom8758]

I have substituted a wool moving blanket for the woobie,it was a freebie so it was hard to resist it

[@bamadanbushcraft5369]

You live in south Alabama and I live in North Alabama but on any given day from June to September it ain't 2 cents worth of difference in the heat and humidity. Keep all of those components in my bag.

[@blackoracle69]

for me its the easy mix and match..most night just something light to keep skeeters off..but during heavy thunderstoms it can get kinda chilly

[@bamadanbushcraft5369]

@@blackoracle69 yeah I let Shawn Kelly talk me into a Swagman Roll but Brother that thing is warm. So it takes the place of the military liner but other than that....bout the same.

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Good idee...

[@blackoracle69]

Thank you

[@charlie1637]

We all know how Mr blacky rolls like a boss.

[@blackoracle69]

lol thank you

[@JoeMac1983]

Honest question: Wouldn't putting the space blanket as the outermost layer accomplish the same thing but also protect your poncho from being damaged? It's waterproof, durable, and far cheaper to replace than a genuine USGI poncho. I guess the only advantage I see with the poncho being on the outside is the ability to snap it all together.

[@blackoracle69]

correct the snaps help trap more heat

[@nomadsurvival4952]

I have been looking for a lightweight sleep system for my haversack setup I will give this a try thanks.. I know its not gonna do -30C but thats a hole nother ballgame with a backpack setup

[@blackoracle69]

yes..but with a big fire and a heat reflecter it will get you thru a cold night

[@nomadsurvival4952]

@@blackoracle69 Yes that may do it.. I am having a hard time finding a poncho liner were I am did take a look at down duvet as an alternative but they are just to pricy to even consider..

[@nomadsurvival4952]

finally found a poncho liner for $60

[@Bucky1836]

@@nomadsurvival4952details bud 🧐

[@jeffrichards5106]

Very nice Blackie, I've wondered about those. What do you think would be the lowest temperature you could still be comfortable with the Ranger Roll? 40's 50's??

[@commoncorysense1809]

It is not possible to accurately answer your question without identifying and factoring in the other dozen variables needed. 1) The amount and type of clothing you have, 2) Is there fire present, 3) Do you have overhead cover, 3) Do you have protection from wind, 4) Do you have or make a ground barrier, 5) Are you able to consume calories and the type, 6) What is your cumulative exposure time so far, 7) What is the length of time you are trying to be comfortable 8) What temperature is your body currently acclimated to, 9) Are there any other external heat sources available ie chem pack, other mammal, hope this helps

[@tomritter493]

Just dawned one the m.s.s mini

[@independentthinker8930]

I've carried a set very similar

[@TonyTooTuff]

I’m going to make everything you make. It might not come out as well but I’ll die trying.

[@piotrr5439]

spooky. kind of.

[@Bucky1836]

Dont feel bad i suck at sharpening knives its skill dad wouldnt teach me 🤬

[@badhat3051]

which space blanket did you use, the grabber space blanket?

[@JoeMac1983]

Go with an Arcturus. 100x better.

[@cloudraker100]

I'd be as wet as a used tea bag in the morning. I sleep too hot.

[@blackoracle69]

true but i can mix and match to fit the conditions peal back to just a woobie

[@neemancallender9092]

dont you sweat into the poncho and get damp

[@lukedorrington7455]

When I've used mine the poncho is wet in the morning and I have to air dry it before packing but the woobie and me are dry

[@woodwalker8743]

Did I understand you to say you were involved with witchcraft or was just a slip of the tongue?

[@blackoracle69]

lol must have been a slip of the tongue..altho some people would say my cooking is akin to witches brew lol

[@woodwalker8743]

@@blackoracle69 🤩😁

[@woodwalker8743]

@@blackoracle69 my wife says that about me washing clothes.

[@wvbygraceofgod5508]

I’ll tell you how I roll, downhill quickly.

[@blackoracle69]

lol

[@TonyTooTuff]

I’m a little disappointed this isn’t a video about weed.

[@fjb4932]

Again, proof positive, weed effects your brain. Why they call it dope ...

[@TonyTooTuff]

@@fjb4932 LOL, you sound like my dad. “Only dopes use dope” he would say. As he popped oxi for his back pain and washed it down with a scotch & water.