Re: Tumpline
Friend Kevin,
The line art of a short roll in use wouldn't come up via the search function, but I did find this photo that Robert Johnson submitted in a discussion on short rolls in 2004. I used the short roll at Franklin because I'd broken my arm and didn't have the range of motion to easily sling a pack (although arm not cast, just in a sling).
Comfortable enough that I've used a short pack at other events. As has been mentioned, its advantage over the horse collar in hot weather is that you don't seem to have the heat build up, less chafing potential, &tc, and IMHO easier to get off and on than a "full" blanket roll when there's fightin' to be done.
Try it out.
Paul Hadley
Just Another in the Ranks
Friend Kevin,
The line art of a short roll in use wouldn't come up via the search function, but I did find this photo that Robert Johnson submitted in a discussion on short rolls in 2004. I used the short roll at Franklin because I'd broken my arm and didn't have the range of motion to easily sling a pack (although arm not cast, just in a sling).
Comfortable enough that I've used a short pack at other events. As has been mentioned, its advantage over the horse collar in hot weather is that you don't seem to have the heat build up, less chafing potential, &tc, and IMHO easier to get off and on than a "full" blanket roll when there's fightin' to be done.
Try it out.
Paul Hadley
Just Another in the Ranks
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