R&D of the Kephart Bedroll by Dave Canterbury and Duluth Pack

[@chriserickson3080]

dave your the man thank you for all the time you put into teaching/ passing on your knowledge

[@GSLybbert]

I bought an 8 foot piece of "cat tarp" to do something like, need to sew loops in the ends for hammock use, or to give more rigid set up than poachers bed. I use one taller tripod, and but the other end of my long side poles into a bank,or up hill of my tripod. Cat tarp comes in 2 widths, but it is expensive. It does come with lots of grommets on the edges, and the edges are pre -sewn, well reinforced and waterproofed. Love your videos, I learn lots from them.

[@ClintonsK]

Dave you are an inspiration... Be blessed & be a blessing...

[@Echosshop]

Like your videos dave! I try to take off a few times every month on my mini bike in the woods here in flordia even if its a night or 2. I have to say I love it my kids love it to and your videos I have 6 kids so camping is affordable lol. I have been on cruises, bush gardens all over but theres nothing like being in the woods with 6 kids talking crazy laughing so hard with tears our best memories are in the woods in michigan and here. But ya just wanted to share that and keep the videos

[@polemicvs]

A real winner Dave! ...awesome. You're a cool dude, for sure! Btw, I was very happy with my recent purchase from the PathFinder Store. High quality stuff, thanks!

[@brycexavier2564]

again Dave good info and thank you I enjoy this as much as my morning coffee

[@davidf5501]

Keep treckin brother. I appreciate the info that you put out there for free. There are a lot of sources for info, but I tend to trust your channel more than others as most of it makes perfect sense to me. Keep treckin. Thank you for taking the time to help get people up to speed on things that we should have never lost from our knowledge base.

[@itsinsidiousone]

finally, sooner the better this product is out , ive been using old polyester potatoe sacks this way for a long while now holes in either end and two poles ,it is incredible comfortable.its good to see inovation in products like this ,makes time spent outdoors the little bit easier ,

[@klmartin1962]

Great idea. We may not say it very often, but thank you for all the time and thought you put into these things. We really appreciate it. God bless. Leon

[@Andrais9]

could you have loops on the end just like the sides to keep the Kephart bedroll from swallowing you up if you put sticks in the end

[@jacobbetz9657]

I just started watching dual survival again, and found out that you do videos online and decided to check them out today, and I love your videos. They are so long and informational. Which is really needed in online survival videos, most of them or short and quick and don't go into full explanation of anything. So I thank you so much for that. I will continue watching.

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

Love it! And I really appreciate you taking the time to test things out.

[@wcknives]

Dave, great idea. I actually bought an old army cot bottom on eBay for $5.00 that I use the same way. The frame was damaged so I just pack the fabric and use a pole at the foot and head to stretch between two trees like a hammock. (I like the frame method you did on this video). I have also inserted a pole on either side and used an old log at the head and foot like you referenced with Kepphart. Your cot is a lot wider than the army cot. Great videos keep the lessons / ideas coming.

[@maritimespook]

Great setup Dave,thanx for all u do brother!!

[@kcolmore1]

I think you have a good product here Dave, especially for some of us bigger guys that want a hammock that is going to hold us. I'm 235 lbs and even though I can use most hammocks, this one is defiantly strong enough to last. I don't have the money to buy most of the products you test and demonstrate on here, but it gives me ideas on how to improvise something else to get the same results. Thanks for looking out for us common folk buddy, god bless and take care.

[@shanebowie5704]

Thank you for the R&D looks good keep up the good work.

[@MountainStorm]

I like your design Dave. I'm going to be teaching bushcraft to my kids this summer and I'll be using your ideas there but adapting a simple tarp to the job.

[@sainserfer]

Thanks again Dave for a great video...

[@MadsHasserisOlesen]

I'm looking forward to see that one in the online shop. Thats a very nice setup. I've never seen that kind of setup before. Thank you very much Dave. Have a great easter. Mads from DK

[@wyldewest278]

keep up the great R&D brother. you have a great responsibility having so many fans trust your word on your products. ive never been dissapointed. keep up the great work!

[@Prepper7]

That... is an excellent easy to use piece of multi use gear I really like it dave.

[@MountainRaider]

That's a great product!Very nice idea! I like the versatility and the construction looks BOMBPROOF!

[@TheChevyboy89]

Great video Dave. Keep em comin brother. Nice way to use the bed roll.

[@delavinci1]

that has so many applications its unreal . that thing is so neat. i cant wait for it to come out ill be buying 2

[@TeamMaroonAdventures]

I think I`ll have one when you release them Dave. Love watching your video`s, been following you since Dual Survival...appreciate your honesty.

[@Buzzardbushcraft]

I like the versatility of it, good kit Dave.

[@NewAmericaNow]

Always very helpful Dave. PS My four children love your shows and videos and think your the rock star of Survival ;-)

[@livinglifeoutdoorstv6550]

Bought 4 of these.... they are great. The Duluth website said 7’ long but that is a raw length. They are shorter when completed. But Duluth was awesome and made 3 special for me at 7’ finished. Thanks Dave for the awesome product. It feels like a cowboy bedroll.

[@alzathoth]

this looks like a fine project to make on a weekend. it would be a fine companion for my wool blanket, however, i can imaagine how heavy this bedroll would be. how heavy is it without the blanket dave?

[@Patriot36]

Thanks Dave. That was a very helpful video and I look forward to this piece of equipment coming to market.

[@JEFFREYWILSONMESSER]

I think its perfect just the way it is I would like to have that product for sure keep up the good work

[@tdegazio]

absolutely love this idea keep up the great work brother

[@gqixkaes]

Dave thanks for the camera info you the bomb

[@bigghoss762]

I'm a big dude so the size looks good to me. Maybe even add another 6" to the length. I'm totally stoked for this. Even when I go camping out of my truck I still hate using a tent. I've been looking at hammocks but this looks even better. Can't wait, even if it is a bit pricey I'll likely get one.

[@dacs67]

I was just thinking a bout this concept when I looked at a mil style cot cover the other day. Thanks gave me some great Ideas as to how to use it now. Nice stuff you come up with.

[@Solocat1]

Nice idea! Cant wait to see the finished product.

[@Rocksrscott]

Another option would be to have it offset so a 4' and a 3.5' or even a 4.5' and a 3.5' or 4' section for a total width of 7', 8' or 8.5' width and as someone else stated go 7.5' or 8' length. Dave thank you for what you do.

[@alaskankare]

Thanks for the video Dave, I noticed at the end you showed the blanket rolled inside the canvas, but you could see the blanket. I'm sure it was on purpose for displaying only, but if you laid it all out flat, flipped the long sides over the blanket and then rolled it, the blanket would be completely protected by the canvas then. As it is in the video, there's a chance the blanket could get wet or dirty. Love this idea and plan on seeing if I can find a military stretcher to use.

[@benterwellen]

Dave, I'm 6'4" and 260 lbs, I like the product just wondering if 7' length is long enough, for me I would like to see 7'6", In addition if you do roll this product out, a good wool blanket to go with it might be an option.

[@matthewrusso7092]

Hey Dave, just a quick observation on the hammock setup. If there were a few grommet holes on either side you could run ropes through them and stake them to the ground to tighten the hammock sideways. Or, you could run a second piece of rope through each channel and stake it to the ground to widen the canvas to make it more comfortable.

[@JERZEECOWBOY]

1, I want one. 2, if Daluth is making it, will it have a lifetime guarantee?3, you left out it's usefulness as a ground cover to sleep on top of so you're not on the ground4, I think this is an amazing product.

[@samcronk4555]

definitely interested...can't wait to see the final product!

[@toddwilkinson9476]

thats great Dave,cant wait to get one,take care

[@madirishmen55]

I love this song !!!!!!!!!!!

[@obiwanjacobi]

Dave, make a few grommet holes at the ends near the sleeves. That way you have some options to 'stretch' that thing out when you need to. Also, make a small sleeve at each end (perpendicular to the big sleeves you have already), so you can feed rope through there and make a gathered end hammock? Also nice for options as cargo 'net' etc. I made a tarp/hammock/poncho thing myself. I didn't work out very well (fabric too weak) but I learned a ton of stuff. Excellent stuff, thanx!

[@grannysmith1925]

Dave canterbury is a top boy. i hope to one day meet him and talk about building shelters and hunting.

[@motzmare1]

I have an old canvas cot that the wood frame broke apart years ago and I have used for years as a kid with two poles but never with a tripod like that, great idea. The canvas I have has an opening in the sleeves about one third and two thirds of the way in, originally for the hinges to fold up the cot, but I can use those to make a type of chair configuration too as well as when in hammock mode I put a spreader in one of them ( about where my elbows are) to give my upper body more room. I ha

[@SHOGUNRISK]

Cool videos, it give me lots of ideas for my own pack, Thanks

[@kendorhys8916]

Hi Dave, Great consept! I would like this if it had three sleves for the poles.That would be more versatile I feel. One pole on each side, and one in the middle. That way you could fold it on itself making a stronger bed, and you would have a top, and 2 sides to make a pitch roof with it as well. The canvas would be pretty heavy this way, but maybe a lighter water proof material would work. A rip stop tarp might work. Another great couple of videos, thanks again.

[@anotherbushman]

Dave i have been reading Kepharts book it is a great read!

[@ceowulf69]

Looks very similar to the special stretcher I used in the army in 1989. That one had tubes on the short ends as well for small poles to be lashed for stability

[@ajmarcus26]

Fantastic video

[@Pzaman23]

Many different uses thanks brother.

[@Smith28Adventure]

Looks solid Dave. Keep it that width I would say, versatility is good! Rolling it up a little for a rasied bed is quick and easy and being that width gives you so much more capability!

[@kengriffeth]

Hey Dave, I love trying new sleeping ideas cant believe I've never thought of this. awesome design. just a idea maybe a some sort of strong Mylar sewed onto one side of it may help with your warmth as a raised bed and as a shelter? But maybe that will make it to expensive? you prob already thought of that. At any rate I wouldn't be complaining if I had one to sleep on or under. Thanks Dave for what you do and your hard ass matter of fact way you do it.

[@NightwindNinja21]

awsome, cant wait for it to come out

[@chefkakarot]

Hey Dave, Another great idea from you guys! I was curious where you got your leather hip pouch from? I really like it and have been looking for something similar. Thanks a lot, god bless.

[@dlvmark]

Dave I like this new set up....

[@84greenbear]

SWEET! You could also use it as a litter for carrying out an injured person or make a drag for moving large game or wood. Great vid!

[@meelas010]

this is great its alot like a bedroll i made a couple months ago accept i made mine double skin so it covers you and provides a sleeping surface.

[@zooropah82]

Dave you are the man!

[@TheJlbrown]

Thanks for sharing, Dave. I just ran across a tarp that's probably 25 years old. It was roped over a pc of spreader , farm equipment in the swamp. It's still solid. Is there any type of conditioner I can use on it to keep it from cracking?

[@TuTuBo1055]

Can you show how to make or improve a parachute hammock from a Army Survival Manual FM3-05.70 Chapter 5, figure 5-8 that I downloaded.

[@alexandreddube]

Hey Dave! I just got back form work and It's always fun to see your new videos while I drink a little cold one! This helmet cam is very interesting! I hope you will use it more henceforward! Respect, Alex

[@ncfr69]

By the way the research and development paid off awesome idea as to how to setup the caught or hammock or use the canvas as a ground cloth

[@mshockley17]

right up my alley son! been waiting on this!

[@gregk9467]

Great product. Big is good, like you we could always down size in the field. You can't always add size out there. Thanks for the care and attention.

[@runlevelzer0]

Thanks for sharing Dave. Keep the width as is. It's no problem to roll it up if the user wants it more narrow, but the extra width is important in the lean-to scenario. Maybe grommets on the corners would make configuring the hammock a little easier and will increase the possibilities.

[@EdSchneeebly]

Ive watched most of your videos, and this may be one of the handful where we see your hair haha

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I am smaller than Dave...but I turn over one way and another in the night. I believe the Kephardt dimensions would be best for me. I also learned from Dave's heavy mil garbage bag tube bed: I prefer canvas as being breathable. The full-on bushcraft raised bed from logs and saplings takes a lot of wood and a lot of sawing. These ideas save both.

[@survival919]

Very smart. Love this product. Dave is that your new PLSK1 that BHK made for you with curly maple handles? from what I saw looks nice. Can you show us a close up of that thing?

[@GTC1967]

I love this concept!!!! I think you may want to actually make it a bit wider to give the user more options as a shelter, the extra material could easily be rolled over the poles. That brings up another point, in the video the canvas is rolled under the pole, I think it would probably be more comfortable to have it rolled over the pole as it enters the bed area. Another benefit of the extra material would be added strength and durability of seems and padding the poles for extra comfort.

[@Ka666Boom]

awesome, i want one!! lol im a big boy, whats the weight limit on the canvas? only thing id add is maybe corner grommets but id could also live with out them, with the raised bed and tripods you could drape a tarp over the side for a raised bed pup tent style. again cool piece of gear. John

[@pomat320]

Wonderfully designed and thought out. How much would u say the total package weight is?

[@TimBlankJ]

Looks great as does the width which adds versatility as far as doubling as shelter ... seems good as is to me.

[@krodd24]

What're the odds that this will come in waxed canvas? And, it's great to see the shelter we built in some of the recent videos. Thanks again. KR

[@EatCarbs]

That's pretty cool Dave. Looks pretty squared away to me.. Another commenter suggested leaving it as is for some of us bigger guys.. and I agree.. You cal always roll one side up or just have extra room.

[@lastgameplay]

thanks for the vid....always good stuff

[@harryrichards7767]

lol that hammock configuration looks painful

[@eltenda]

really, really interesting, thanks for posting

[@mickeyauthement6898]

Small Imporvement (to me anyway) would be to make your side pockets with a "U" cut in the center basically making 2 separate pockets on each side allowing the inclusion of a 3rd tie out when used as a shelter by running either a full length pole through the pockets or just a short one between the 2 pockets. This would also allow for a set up as a modified "pup" tent set up type shelter.

[@striderz69]

Great video! Much more versatile than carrying a plastic tarp, so that is good. I agree that it should be longer, as I am 6'7", and as far as the width, perhaps leave it as wide as it is, but just ask them to sew in another sleeve inboard of the one that is there, so you have 2 different width options.

[@alzathoth]

very cool idea dave. i really like the canvas bedroll. i imagine its' quite heavy though...

[@mrdavo602]

i think i have the material to make one and might just try to make one.. looks like a good project for me and a great product for everyone.

[@Bluearc101]

This looks to be a great product and your R&D is Bullet Proof! How about a Kephart shanty tent made out of nylon or a light weight canvas? I set up a heavy canvas one and it working out great for the swamp I'm trapping, but something a little lighter would be nice for the backpacking. Your videos are always informative and well produced!

[@ChrisCollier]

Thanks Dave!

[@awlach8]

Do you have a ballpark on price? You also talk about how surplus wool blankets are often too thin. Will this wool blanket be adequate in thickness for winter environment? This looks fantastic!

[@mentalmonkey26]

Nice and simple system, no gimmicks or anything. All the best with that. Peace out!

[@k.kesler4790]

Dave, also would this item make a litter for transport of equipt. and or the injured ? Think its a great product!!

[@kevinoverton7777]

Hey Dave, great vid. I got a quick question kinda off the subject but is there an update or any date of release for the sheaths for the Old Hickory. Thanks for all you do.My best regards to you brother.

[@reahalea1]

Love it, very versital! Does it have waxing?

[@Zarthalad]

Dave, I have a suggestion be nice if there were heavy duty canvas loops on the outside of those sleeves. You could adjust the width easy by rolling up one side and then putting one leg of your tripod through the loop to secure it, you could also use loops when using it as a tarp. God bless, Dave!

[@pspadotto]

I suppose if you sew sleeves into the head and toe ends of the bedroll, similar to an army cot, you can easily add those spreader bars for the hammock configuration, without having to add much to the manufacturing process.

[@matthewfischer]

looks like a usefull product. it does look heavy though. how much does it weigh?

[@dustindavis7198]

hay dave when can u post new videos on the yurt

[@tomsmithbowhunting]

Slick! Respect from jax, fl.

[@Junglebum-SEA]

Dave i think 3 set of heavy eyelets on each of the sleaves. i.e. top and bottom as to not close the tube would be awesome also a smaler sleave at each end with the aforementioned eyelets that could accomodate a speader stick to facilitate an easier setup as a hammock or to provide a greater degree of setup options

[@ericwright7643]

That"s cool man! Did you think about just running some HD grommets down two opposite sides of a 7x7 canvas sheet? You could weave some cordage through them to make a tube, tube could be used for the raised bed. Take the cord out and you've got a 7x7 tarp. Could probably hang it like a hammock also (might be a bit too long). Thanks for all the awesome videos. Best wishes!

[@RealityStar9]

Is it waterproof? it would make a good bivy as well. It def needs some corner tabs to stretch it out hammock style.

[@northof50now]

Love the idea of the canvas, but am trying to figure out when this would be used over a hammock? Would this be in replacement for a hammock, or is it used when there are no trees? Thanks.