A roll of bedding materials (blankets, mattress) tied together for easy transport, often used by travelers or soldiers.
From 'bedding' (materials for a bed) + 'roll' (something rolled up). This compound became standardized in military contexts where portable sleeping equipment was essential.
Bedding rolls were crucial for soldiers and travelers in the 1800s-1900s because everything needed for sleep had to be portable; this design is still used in camping and emergency preparedness today.
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