Natural Insulation Beds

[skunkape49]

cool been there done that works good

[groov14]

very usefull info.i agree staying off the cold ground holds core temp.stops hypothermia.

[MrDieseltwitch]

the only issue I have with the way you set this up is that if you have an open fire you're sitting in a fire pack just waiting for a spark. I use green pie branches taken from many trees, (one or two branches per tree) In the snow I will use the same material to make a seat, neel pad, and bed. and just move them around through the day

[genmama1955]

Good information I don't remembering from Girl Scouts. They probably didn't teach things like this. Anyway, this video has been very helpful!

[daveintokyo]

Good information. Well presented. Thanks a lot for posting.

Dave.

[Kayakwinds]

When it comes to survival situations, I do know that saws can greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to harvest wood. And a machete like tool would quickly allow one to harvest dried grasses. Although I don't carry a machete into the woods, I do carry my folding saw, and it works superbly well.

[Kayakwinds]

A very nicoue video. But I would like to know how long it took you to gather your bedding materials. And what, if any, tools did you employ. And, in reference to a previous video, I would like to know how long it took you to gather sufficient firewood to burn all night long. These are critical considerations for anyone seeking to traverse a large expanse of land. How many hours each day must be devoted to camp preparations.

[WatchRyder]

Great video and info thanks for posting

[btam13]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing.

[phr1sk37]

I really enjoyed this video. I remember the first time I did this as a child I did not make it thick enough and ripped my sleeping bag! Thanks for sharing!

[busycando]

Great information... thanks

[busycando]

Great information... thanks

[medicjimr]

Great video as always, So whats the latest with your Kifaru Tipi and stove, Been waiting to see it in action.

[iawoodsman]

@medicjimr Don't worry it coming.

[SkogKniv]

Golden advice as always T. Thank you!

[allenh60]

good looking bed. Thanks for sharing Bro.

[SurviveN2]

That's good information to know, thanks for sharing. Take Care :-))

[sousaville]

well said and well done...nice instructional video.

[bennyboyshaw]

good video mate, what do you do about a little bastard insects that might be in your bed, smoke 'em out??

[iawoodsman]

@bennyboyshaw Smoke works ok.

[WhitetailBushcraft]

Nice vid lots of great info thanks for sharing my friend.....NICK

[adaman04]

Great info IA!

[bobbyinthebush]

Good vid. Dry grasses work great. Throw a wool blanket on there and you're ready for the night.

[dap52521]

would putting plastic on the ground first help,with moisture coming from thr ground,just a thougt

[iawoodsman]

@dap52521 If you bed is the proper thickness moisture from the ground will not be an issue.

[steintanz]

Thanks for the great demonstration!

CU, Tim

[cashcow1981]

Thanks Terry

[MrSchpankme]

"Didn't put enough dirt down. Saw it right off." - Bear Claw Chris Lapp (Jeremiah Johnson)

[GISELLE377]

Solid stuff. A trick or two I didn't know. Thanks.

[TheDeputydawg24]

Good vid man!

[Biima79]

Good stuff Terry. Thanks for making the video. Going to try that out squaw-wood and grass combo next time I sleep out. --chris.

[thewoodsbum]

always great info, always great vids! thanks

[rwkcontact]

If your material is damp would a moister barrier make it work. Say laying a 5x7 tarp over it. Or will the moister suck heat out anyway?

[iawoodsman]

@rwkcontact As long as you separate your self from the moisture you will be much warmer.

[osscouter]

Great video, Terry. Thanks.

[SurviveN2]

Good info, thanks for sharing. Take Care :-))

[dragonflyhiker]

Another awesome video Terry, Thanks

[captjeff78]

another great video! thanks!

[danman911]

Great info! Nice looking bed. I study history, and I came across how the Vikings used a kind of rocket stove channeled under their beds that worked very well also.They dug a little fire pit at their feet, and then a channel making a chimney up past their head, then covered it up, and heated the whole length very nice in very cold climates.

[dlilngn]

Great info as always. I sure appreciate the time you take to post these. Are there clever precautions you take to keep a fire from getting into your raised bed... beyond common sense?

[wtinnen]

@dlilngn Avoid using pine, spruce, or any resinous wood for your fire, it will keep it from getting that snap, crackle, and pop. Stick with oak or other hardwoods if you can. This way you can keep the fire fairly close without having to worry about flying embers landing on your bed.

[iawoodsman]

@dlilngn It takes more than a spark to light this material on fire. It will smoulder for a while before it flames up.

[TomsBackwoods]

Awesome Terry Thanks!

[illyounotme]

Good info to put out for people to think of.