Roll You Bedroll the Cavalry Way
American Civil War
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6m 15s
Keeping your blanket roll as thin as possible is paramount. Therefore, keeping it no less than 30 inches allows you to pack extra personal gear in your bed roll while not having a massive roll on your saddle that you have to get over when mounting your horse. Simply put, keep it at 30" in length and smaller than 6" in diameter.
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