heads up bedroll for £10

[thephilbert]

well having read this thread twice now i have decided to take the plunge.
just checking their site i see they now do a swag bag combo witha very comfy polish mat.
is it worth buying with the mat? the blanket set is back down to £10 and would be ideal to throw in my hammock.

decisions decisions!

 

[Kernowek Scouser]

well having read this thread twice now i have decided to take the plunge.
just checking their site i see they now do a swag bag combo witha very comfy polish mat.
is it worth buying with the mat? the blanket set is back down to £10 and would be ideal to throw in my hammock.

decisions decisions!

For hammocking I don't know, but for ground dwelling (where the dwelling does not involve much carrying to and from as this mat is awkward and heavy) then this combo is a winner

 

[andyc54]

Well ive resisted temptation since this thread started but damn it im week so ordered it along with a norwegian canvas backpack.it arrived today in new condition no marks or missing buttons just tried it in the living room and the dog loves it lol its not so much heavy but it is big. as for the rucksack got the supergrade one its great condition apart from 1 leather strip that the hood strap goes through was snapped not a real problem as i had leather thread and neadle so repaired it myself also it doesnt look 60l but swallows gear heres a pic of them together

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[addo]

Just met the folks at Military mart as they have a stall opposite where Im working at the Bushcraft Show.
A bed roll had to be bought now didn't it and I'll be trying it out Sunday night.
They have some great kit on display and happy to chat about it too.

 

[thephilbert]

well now ive tried the bed roll i can say it is very comfy complete with the polish mat.
it is however too heavy for anything other than car camping. i have a self inflating that will fit inside the bed roll that will reduce the weight and pack size i will try that and report back.
however i must report it is not that warm in the bed roll when one is kipping in ones skivvies.
i think i will buy another blanket and stitch them together to increase the warmth.

 

[spiritwalker]

mine arrived on thursday (got the swag set up) had to wait a while until the 200 resupply was delivered. I love the bedroll especially the way it buttons together my home made jobby gets a little messed up think cotton sock inside wool sock inside belgian bivvy bag. The polish mat is a monster very comfy but a hell of a size defo just a drop out of the car boot job its bigger than my tent when rolled up

 

[rickyamos]

Just Ordered mine yesterday with the Polish sleep mat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300747664756?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Will give my views when I have used it, but for the money I think its a good buy

Cheers

Rick

 

[Outdoordude]

I have a mate with one and he says it its the comfiest thing ever. He said he falls to sleep on one in about 5 mins

 

[Lister]

Updated link for post 1 in thread:

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1772

 

[Wild Thing]

Listy, you're a git, sorry GOIT!!

Gonna have to order 2 now, one for me, one for my boy.

Again, GOIT

 

[rickyamos]

Mine just arrived, not bad condition, well the middle strap is missing, so not in the unused condition as stated, not to worry as I'm going to use with the polish sleep mat so it would not role up into the pillow section anyway. No buttons missing so that was good. The blanket and hygiene sheet look like used items in very good condition. Polish sleep mat was advertised as used, and it looks very used, missing all of the cords to tie it up and a few of the mattress buttons are missing. Very pleased though, will let you know if it works ok

 

[rickyamos]

Well, thought I would test the thing out last night and just rolled out the bed roll with mattress in the back garden under a NATO poncho. Temperature did not dip much bow 8 c so it was not the coldest of nights, but I just had a T-shirt and norgy top on to keep my sheets warm a d a very comfortable night it was to. Plenty of room to turn over in etc, no drafts. All in all I'm very pleased. It's a bit bulky but the mattress is very good with no chill felt through from the ground. In cold weather I would perhaps say I would also use a light weight sleeping bag to, just so I had something strapped up around my shoulders and head. For the money it's a top buy IMO

Cheers

Rick

 

[Man of Tanith]

i didn't get the mat with it just the bedroll
i quite often add a light sleeping bag when it is chilly
or a dutch army blanket
great kit for the price and amazed this thread is still going

 

[rickyamos]

Hi Man of Tanith

The Polish Mat is well worth the money, it does however make the SWAG roll/bedroll setup very bulky and not very transportable on top of a rucksack, its more chuck in the boot of your car setup. The weight of it with Polish mat is about 9Kg. The Mat does come with a uPVC bottom so no chase of dew, rain etc coming up through. I like the set up even though its not as compact as the NATO bivvi bag, 3/4 thermarest with snugpak sleeping bag setup. If your driving to a Meet or whatever Bushcraft camping thing your going to by car then a bulky polish mat is not a problem. It's one of the best night sleeps I've had outside excluding when I'm using my DD Hammock.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Yeah i've seen em
even had one in my house for a while acting as a middle man for a sale
nice bits of kit but as you say definately not a walking item :0
maybe for winter with a sledge
or perhaps if you have your own army of sherpa's

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

With all this white stuff outside I think I might get the bedroll out and lie down in the snow.

 

[Lister]

I'm tempted to christen my bag myself but am trying to keep it till i'm out in the hammock so i can UQ mod it

 

[copper_head]

Not seen this thread in a while, took mine out for a spin in December, got a sleeping bag, fleece liner, a thermarest trail lite and a closed cell in there. Oh and a pillow for that decadent touch. Great bit of kit!

Sorry for terrible phone pic though!

 

[BBH-Skip]

New to the thread. Just did a quick search as I fancy joining your special Bed roll club.
Are these the same ones?

www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1772

Thanks, Mark

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[copper_head]

Thats the one mark, you wont be disappointed!