Knapsacks & Blanket Rolls Redeux

[pops]

blanket roll

Anyone out there have any info on the Short Blanket Roll being used.All I have came up with is a print I belive of Chickamauga,and I dont know if this is pre or post war.Also one of the sutlers sell a blanket carrier for the short roll.I'll be using my knapsack a lot more now but I belive there will be times when I will want to use a blanket roll.

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: blanket roll

Here you go.

[HOG.EYE.MAN]

Re: blanket roll

Also one of the sutlers sell a blanket carrier for the short roll.

Pops,

I would stay away from sutler row.....

One of the best ways to carry a short roll is using your rifle/musket sling.

[RJSamp]

Hemp

rope works in a hurry as well.....can prove useful for setting up a tent, shebang, or even drying off the short rolled blanket.....

RJ Samp

[markj]

Re: blanket roll

Greetings,

Here is a larger version of the center soldier. You can zoom in on it using the "View" function in MS Word. Looks like he used rope or heavy twine to secure his roll.

Regards,

Mark Jaeger

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: blanket roll

When I used this manner of blanket roll, I used an old I.C. musket sling and a piece of an I.C. cartridge box sling to spread out the wieght.

[Michael Semann]

Re: blanket roll

Skilletlicker was offering a blanket sling awhile back. I'm not sure if it is still being stocked by Joe, but if you are intent on using such a device, I would suggest this source. I believe they were made by Nick ************.

[texandrummer61]

knapsack vs. blanket roll

Just curious, do you prefer a knapsack or blanket roll for a generic impression?
Correction: do not pay attention to the 63-64 anv statement. Vote on the above question.

Ian Broadhead

[K Bartsch]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

Ian,
You should add a third option..."Both knapsack and blanket roll"
Cordially,

[DougCooper]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

Perhaps a better way to do this poll would to remove any reference to a "generic" army and time frame and just ask if you prefer a knapsack or a blanket roll. Many of us tailor the mode of carriage to the unit impression adopted, vice trying to capture a generic impression. With the research ability of many of the sleuths on this board, combing the accounts and CSR's for mention of knapsacks is not a big deal anymore. I imagine most of us would be hard pressed to even hazard a guess at what the "average" ANV soldier did over such a large timeframe as "63-64."

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

Well I do not do ANV, but I carry a knapsack for all of my federal and CS (AoT) impessions. I really really do not like blanket rolls, and unless the impression specificaly calls for them I carry a knapsack.

[markmason]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

Ditto on the knapsack Rob! I have wondered if blanket rolls are over represented..sometimes. It strictly depends upon the scenerio and research but, perhaps some have opted for the blanket roll in place of due to cost of getting a knapsack..Federally speaking

[pvtbordonaro]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

Ditto on the knapsack Rob! I have wondered if blanket rolls are over represented..sometimes. It strictly depends upon the scenerio and research but, perhaps some have opted for the blanket roll in place of due to cost of getting a knapsack..Federally speaking

Mark,
You might be right in some cases, but speaking for myself, I own a good quality Federal knapsack, but much prefer using a blanket roll, when permitted. I find it much easier on my back on long marches.
-Joe Bordonaro

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

(Its Bob by the way :wink_smil )

I HATE blanket rolls, they (to me) are very uncomfortable, they are hot, and if you have anything delicate such as ambrotypes, toothbrushes or clay pipes, you may as well break them before you pack up. If you pack your knapsack right, you are right as the mail!

Just ask Doug Cooper about the fit I had last time I carried a blanket roll. :sarcastic

[HOG.EYE.MAN]

Re: knapsack vs. blanket roll

Sometimes I like wearing both.