Frequently Asked Questions
What is a canvas bedroll?
A canvas bedroll is a durable outer cover for a sleeping bag, blankets, pad, or other camp bedding. Traditional cowboy bedrolls used canvas to protect bedding while sleeping outdoors and to keep everything together when it was time to pack up.
Can the Junior Bedroll be used as a sleeping bag cover?
Yes. The Junior works especially well as a canvas sleeping bag cover, adding a durable outer layer around a sleeping bag, blankets, or other bedding.
Does it have a zipper?
Yes. We use a heavy-duty #10 YKK zipper. The bedroll can be zipped around bedding for sleeping or unzipped completely so the canvas lays flat.
What is the pillow sleeve for?
The built-in sleeve can hold a regular pillow, but you can also stuff it with clothing, a jacket, or other soft gear to create a simple camp pillow.
It also helps keep whatever you're using for a pillow from sliding around during the night.
What age is the Junior Bedroll designed for?
Kids grow at very different rates, so we recommend choosing by size rather than age.
The Junior measures 73 inches long and 34 inches wide when zipped.
Can I use a sleeping pad inside it?
Yes. The Junior can be used with a sleeping bag, blankets, and a camping pad. The amount of room available will depend on the thickness of the pad and bedding.
Is the canvas waterproof?
The Sunforger canvas is water resistant, not waterproof. It helps protect bedding from damp ground, dew, and light moisture, but the bedroll is not intended to replace a waterproof shelter or groundsheet in sustained rain.
Where is it made?
Every Junior Canvas Bedroll is cut and sewn at the Beckel Canvas shop in Milwaukie, Oregon.