1952 Civil Defense Fallout shelter Cot Modifications

[@owps663]

All these years watching you thinking you were the dad, who would have thought. It's nice to meet your father. You should let him share in more of your videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Dad was in a few videos years ago, he's honestly just as busy as Nick and I. I loved having him in this one. Thanks for watching

[@Reactivate100]

@@Reallybigmonkey1hello from Scotland. Been following your channel for 10 years. Spend quality time with your parents because you are going to miss them when they are gone.

[@coasthome8356]

I had forgotten what a brilliant designer/inventor you are. This strikes me as a perfect design for the kind of hot muggy buggy territory you camp in. Bravo

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Cool mashup. Looking forward to bike system number three.

[@kimonk]

I came to the comments to say exactly the same thing! 😅

[@WayneTheSeine]

What an honor Dave. Got to meet the man who brought you up to be the awesome man you are. The dog must have followed along later. I have set up and slept in those cots for months. If they were not well used, putting that last arm on could be a workout. I used to put diesel in tin cans and put each leg in one to keep the spiders and scorpions out. We used to stay in the desert for months at a time and I found huge spiders in my sleep system. Happening once was enough for me. You find some of the best bargain deals. Those DAC (Dongah Aluminum Co. ) poles are the best money can buy. They are thin walled which makes them light, yet alloyed to be strong. They will break but not like standard aluminum poles. That is why I like North Face tents.......they use DAC poles. The stainless sheaths for the pole is genius. Great setup. I recently purchased a couple of Teton cots for car camping and can tell you the lever arm system they have is a game changer for these cots. BTW....at 76 years old I just took delivery of a electric mountain bike and decked it out with waterproof bags that I think give me somewhere around 70 L of cargo capacity. I loaded them up last night with a full compliment of gear, tent, sleeping system, pad, extra clothing, light jacket and barely have room left for food. 🤣 I think what I am going to do is take just the bags out truck camping and bring along some extras just to see what I need to include or get rid of. I have ridden it on hilly gravel roads, hiking trails et. for about 13 miles and can tell you these things are crazy awesome. Have you seen how the bike trailers, like the Burley, hook up to the rear axel of a bike. They have a heavy spring at the hitch which allows some turning forgiveness. Take a look at the close up pictures of this trailer (www.amazon.com/PEXMOR-Foldable-Trailer-Universal-Reflectors/dp/B09X19TN8D/ref=asc_df_B09X19TN8D/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693769127012&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3050791532448936038&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025515&hvtargid=pla-1952593287519&psc=1&mcid=c0c4c8db30fa3a8585de6466324cec2b&gad_source=1)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments Wayne and I love the cot leg in a can idea! I'd love to have an electric bike but can't really shell out the cash for one right now. Take care and thanks for watching

[@holyfirebushcraft6816]

Dave it was a blessing to see you and your dad hanging out together hope you and your dad have a happy Father's day God bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh man it was great spending time with Dad! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@richardhenry1969]

Always look forward to your videos. Nothing is better then time in the woods with your father. I believe that's the same type of cots we used in boyscouts back in the 80s. I remember them being old back then. Many a night was spent on those old cots.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that and I agree! I remember my time as a scout leader these old cots were used as often as possible at camp. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Richard

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Love The Mod's Made Great Job Thanks Davey & Dad ! Had A Coffee For Ya's ! Hugs For Jasper ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Terry! We are glad you liked it, thanks for watching and may God bless you too my friend

[@kevola5739]

Bushcraft Karma has helped your project fit perfectly. Hooking up your bungees in a cross pattern may help keep the netting away from your head and feet. Jasper looks relaxed and enjoying this almost as much as you two.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Has to be karma because everything fit perfectly! Good idea on crossing the bungees and thanks for watching

[@Juli-g4d]

Like ORC (Occupational Rehabilitation Center), IFB (formerly Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind), and SEKRI (Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries), these facilities are non profit contractors employed by the United States Government to manufacture and assemble products for the military and other agencies. The were founded as non-profits to employ disabled Americans and make the famous US Poncho, Wet Weather Field Tarp, one soldier combat shelter, woobie liner-wet weather poncho, and your cot. Some of these companies have been around before WWII. No prisoners were injured in the manufacture of the cot used in your film. Happy fathers day and thanks for your fathers service.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for that info and thanks for watching

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Very creative design Dave! You never cease to amaze! Great hanging out with you and Pops! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching brother

[@fernandobahamonde8159]

David, you are a lucky guy. You can have fun in the woods with your son and with your dad. God bless you three. Greetings from Chile - South America.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh I agree! I'm very lucky. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@razorsharpbt124]

Very cool setup there, Dave! Great to see you and your dad out there together! Jasper is cool! Thanks for the video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are happy you liked it!

[@MEGGEM707]

Love that your Dad was out in the woods with you. My Dad was in WW2, was in the second wave on D Day. I have his Military Bible with the dates on it. Also have his German to English Dictionary, his metals and paperwork. Every summer we would go to “ Tent City”. They had retired and never used Military supplies……tents, cots, new and used military clothing….etc. We took the hour drive to Buffalo, NY. I was the boy that my Dad never had. I still have his Army green tent (12 man). My kids and I still use the cots and tent. I’ve made some repairs over the years. My Dad and I used the gear for Hunting and fishing trips. I’ve had many offers to sell my tent. It takes at least 2-3 people to set up. Your video brought back so many memories. I’m so glad that your Dad is involved in your adventures. Making memories is priceless! Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for sharing that, I love hearing about memories of people growing up and the interactions with old school dads!

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

Love these cots more than the new ones

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@RonaldColeman-ef2rc They are definitely well built to withstand anything. Thanks for watching Ronald

[@IntenseAngler]

Great setup and mods there Dave! You're without a doubt the king of ingenuity my friend 👍 It was awesome seeing you out there with your Dad too! Doesn't get much better than that 👍 All the best my Brother! ✌

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it and you know I love creating stuff! It was even more fun with Dad around. Take care and thanks for watching Brother John

[@IntenseAngler]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Anytime my Brother... anytime! I bet it was an awesome time for sure having your Dad around. Happy (late) Father's Day by the way buddy! Take good care Dave my Brother!

[@JanHuber-v2s]

Dry nice to meet you Dad. Maybe have your Dad and Nick for a nice campfire and some coffee sometime. 👍❤️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That would be fun! Thanks for watching Jan

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Dave and dad,have a good memorial day, and the camp cot ,bug net, basha ,set up worked a treat, you never cease to amaze us whith your inventions Dave, always a pleasure to see what your up to next, and it was nice seeing your dad as well. Thanks for another interesting video guys, stay safe, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Stuart, I'm glad you liked it and man I love coming up with new stuff! Take care and thanks for watching my friend

[@user-ts1fp4nm9y]

We really enjoy it when you bring your dad and son along.May you have them many more years!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I love having them along

[@friend757]

I’m so thrilled to see your Dad as a guest. You are the best as always.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

this was a good video . wooden cots are better than metal or steel cause there stronger and have give. having your dad is a blessing , i walk in my dads footsteps .that old skool netting and tarp are very well made .i like your necker. GOD BLESS

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and wood is heavy but very strong! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@ratroddiesels1981]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 thank you for your kind reply . perhaps when you build your bike trailer look for 16" or 20" fat tyre's they ;ll move thru the woods easier and i like to use mule tape it has tensile strength over 500 cord .

[@Prepping802]

Mor ing Dave n Dave's dad. Can't wait to see what's in store. Hope all is well with u n Nick . N ur dad. Thanks for showing us ur ideas . Even tho u should be designing an making money of them u .. this is why I watch u I stop watching other videos while having my mor ing cup before work to turn u on. U care to get ppl motivated instead of being driven by money. So thanks again .. have a gd day.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning and I'm glad you like the way I do things! I figure I have a full time job and this should be for fun only. Why ruin a hobby by turning it into a second job? Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend!

[@krielkip]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Well thought/said 👍

[@REB65]

👍👍 Thanks Dave and God bless y’all 🙏✌️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching and may God bless you too REB!

[@bartcornelius7717]

It was great meeting your dad. It's cool that he came with you to help with the video. That's probably the nicest summer shelter you've showed us. 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bart, I'm glad you liked it that much! I loved hanging out with Dad

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

I love your inventions, you sure have a creative mind! Its good to see your dad, its been a while. Im glad you get to spend time with him. My dad taught me all i know about camping, hunting, fishing, packing horses in the back country, etc. We lost him about 6 1/2 years ago now and I sure do miss our time together

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Elaine, I'm glad you liked it. I'm very lucky to still have Dad around. I'm sorry to hear your Dad is gone. Take care and thanks for watching!

[@jdgross6327]

Your a very gifted man to have your dad out there with you sure miss my dad very great video thanks for you guys time see you on the next one 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh yes, I'm very thankful to still have Dad around and in good health. Thanks for watching JD and see ya in the next one

[@OnTheRiver66]

Good to meet your dad! Stakes for tent poles - ingenious idea. The whole thing is a great setup for days camping.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I loved having Dad on here

[@MutsPub]

What a joy to see your Dad. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it

[@Davidautofull]

hey its nice to meet you Mr Pearson. you and David and Nick are so fortunate to be able to enjoy life together. and coffee. thats a great set-up David. always thinking.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks David! I agree, we are lucky to have each other and can spend time together. Thanks for watching brother

[@GeorgeBurgers-xt5hr]

Tent rod ends that keep the ends of the tent rods clean...FANTSTIC! Innovative, simple and should be intuitively obvious, but isn't. The type of inventiveness we have come to expect. I am very glad that you want to give your ideas away instead of spending your time manufacturing and selling them. THANK YOU!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, that's definitely classified as so simple why didn't I think of it idea! I love sharing stuff like this for other DIYers. Thanks for watching George

[@TennesseeMtnMan]

Yay Dad !!!! Excellent cameraman !!! Really enjoyed this one Dave !!! That’s a cool set up !!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are glad you liked it!

[@mf3361]

That was a great setup , perfect for the summer time . Just goes to show you don’t need to buy expensive equipment to have fun in the outdoors. That was Awesome being able to have your Father along with you was really special . I hope you will make a point to go out more often with your Father while he is stay able to be mobile considering his age . My Father is about the same age as yours and unfortunately within a year’s time he is unable to go outside and enjoy things because of mobility issues . Life is short enjoy it while you’re still healthy . 🤗

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Dads no spring chicken but luckily he still gets around pretty good! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@r.jacksonmacready3879]

I always look forward to these videos. Dave never disappoints.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@lyndarandall211]

It was great to see you and your Dad out together again. I remember the campsite story video with your Dad, brother and Nick. This was a great set-up and video. Thank you. 🤗⛺

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It was definitely fun having Dad back on here! We are glad you liked it Lynda and thanks for watching

[@donaldgross5709]

Great summer set up thanks very glad to see dad out there 🇺🇸

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Donald!

[@jchiliw]

Nice to see your dad. He did well with the camera. Those cots are strong. I slept in one at my sons Boy Scout camp for a week. I'm a big guy 6'4" 312lbs. Once I got used to it, I slept like a baby.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm amazed at how strong these cots are considering they fold up. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching brother

[@edwinklaver]

Man! You can tell that's your Dad. That's what you will look like when you get his age. That's pretty cool, when I was in the Army, in the upper 1980's, we still used those! That's my type of shelter Dave. Enjoyed it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that Edwin! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother

[@edwinklaver]

@Reallybigmonkey1 You know it my friend.

[@randycarter2427]

Absolutely great video David! You,Nick and You Dad Having Fun In The Woods creating beautiful memories.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Randy! I'm glad you liked it and we had a great time together!

[@littlejohnny4470]

Nice video Dave! Tell you Dad that us Air Force veterans in my family thank him for his service!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and Dad says thanks!

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

We just picked up all our woolens cleaned and mothproofed for the summer and ‘refolded’ our Super Shelter. Summer is here! Homeless who died from the cold now face death from extreme heat. Your shelters are an inspiration for emergency units. Amanda Social Worker

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How true, extreme heat kills just as easily as extreme cold. Thanks for watching Amanda!

[@tompeltoma8531]

Now this is a great set up. Bug proof, rain proof and comfortable. What more could one ask? 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tom! Yep, it fits all those needs!

[@alanrice39]

This is got to be one of the best and my favorite projects you have done! Looking forward to the rest of it. So nice having your dad with you! Thanks Dave and dad, really enjoyed this

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Alan! This will definitely become my most used gear for future camping too! Thanks for watching brother

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hey Dave, great to see your dad. Good that you guys got to spend time together. The cot shelter is awesome. Amazing how all the stuff you had worked perfectly together! Can't wait to see the bike and trailer. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jeff, I'm glad you liked it and man I loved spending time with Dad! It's also great how well all this fit together. Thanks for watching brother

[@steveturner3999]

Dave I can’t express how much I love this set up! You can’t beat this for a summer shelter here in the hot, humid, southeast! The fact that it uses repurposed pieces with minimal modification is another great feature. I swear I’m going to make a road trip to shop at your bargain bin! Great to see your dad in front of the camera. Nick is the spitting image of your dad. Can’t wait to see the finished set up with the bike! Thanks for inspiring me to look at my gear and see what I might come up with.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Steve! I never throw anything away because stuff can almost always be used later. And I'm gonna love my summer bug net hut! Thanks for watching brother

[@MartysRamblings2024]

Nice video Dave! I have thought of drapping a hammock bugnet over and around my old army cot and doing something like that. Yours turned out really nice. Super idea! Great to see your dad join you. Now you gotta do a video with Nick, your dad, and you; three generations! Nice trick getting that last bar in. I always struggle with that and usually use a prybar LOL. Again, super video as always.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Marty, I'm glad you liked it brother. I'll have to finish the bike and trailer first them it's camping time! Thanks for watching brother

[@MixedBagOfNonSense]

Happy Upcoming Father's Day to You both ... Great video. Looking forward to the new bicycle camper build as well. Take care 🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Angela! We are glad you liked it and see ya in the next one!

[@Vester661]

Very cool setup, wish i still had my army cots.nice to see your dad ,thanks for your service. Awesome stuff. Have a blessed day

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I'd love to have one or two more of these but they get more rare all the time. Take care and thanks for watching

[@clarkabrpi3428]

Your dad is a celebrity now. Cool how all your pieces just happened to come together just right...almost like it was all made that way as one kit!!! Good job.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, I'm still shocked at how all these pieces fit together perfectly! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

I think it is an amazing construction . Great seeing your dad he is very funny with a great sense of humor as we say in Belgium DAS GRAAF

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Ronny and thanks for watching!

[@JimRodgers]

Your son looks a lot like your dad. ;) Fascinating concept for modifying the cot. Very creative use of some surplus gear.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

They do look a lot alike! I'm glad you liked the cot and thanks for watching Jim!

[@branch_preparedness]

Great job, Dave!! Looking forward to it all coming together.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

[@danieljones2183]

That is one cool shelter. I just picked up one of those bug nets at my local surplus store and have been brain storming on how I'll use it. You just gave me a bunchore ideas. Thanks! Now im off to the thrift stores.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and that's great you got ideas from it! Thanks for watching

[@tanjarott7535]

How innovative! I love it. So exciting. Really fun to have your dad in the video helping out. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend hope you get a lot accomplished on the bike!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I loved spending time with Dad! Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too

[@dnngskn62]

I am impressed with this one. Great to see your Dad in this one. Three generations involved now. Hi jasper.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much!

[@Drew-Abbott]

That's a definite scratch built tent. Sometimes, an engineering mindset and some basic knowledge of how to build a shelter and you're halfway there 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very well said Drew!

[@dalemeyer8207]

Your Dad is a good addition to Your Show. Thanks 😎

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dale! I loved hanging out with him.

[@dougrider594]

Super video Dave & Dad....I've always enjoyed your survival and camp videos.....and of course your knife and Machete videos (my favs.)........stay well

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Doug! I'm glad you liked this one and all the others!

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Dave, it's awesome to see your dad along with you !! Nick must be working great to see different generations in the Bush Great Video. 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, Nick pretty much works constantly now. I loved having Dad along

[@richschwartz8004]

It's AWESOME! that you are able to spend time with your dad. I pray you are able to do that as much as you want. Now on to the cot. Could you use spring loaded clothes pins, tarps clips, or something along that line to hold the bug net in place to prevent slippage. They could be placed around the tent poles so they shouldn't interfere with the rain coverand would still allow access from the side. Love the cot idea though as i get older comfort means more lol. God bless and stay safe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rich! I'm glad you liked it and I love your clip idea! The older I get the more comfy I like it too. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Nice to share this experience with your dad. He did a nice job on the camera.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and I definitely had a lot of fun with him!

[@laineywright2696]

Great video Dave and nice to meet you Dad. Glad to see Jasper had things covered.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are happy you liked it. Jasper was our guard dog. Lol

[@markgibbs904]

I remember those type cots. That’s a great trick for putting it together. Nice homemade set up. Good to see your dad in the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mark, I'm glad you liked it brother

[@neva.]

In days of old, we made things to last. Today corporations have incorporated a planned obsolesce into most everything we buy. Your guest was a pleasant surprise and your home made shelter is the bomb! Very innovative design to be used with the bike trailer combo. Enjoy your time spent with family. Thanks for sharing your ideas and time with us.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very well said and I agree! They make everything almost disposable nowadays. I'm glad you liked it all and thanks for watching my friend!

[@ianmickelwright4136]

So great to see you spending time with your dad. I love the shelter. Gets you off the ground, protects you from bugs and rain and gives great ventilation. 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I had a very good time with Dad! I'm glad you liked the shelter, it's perfect for hot weather. Take care and thanks for watching Ian!

[@deanoboland]

Great job on the video Dave and Dad 👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dean!

[@thedriftingspore]

Oh man what a great time. That was all kinds of fun. You have to like when things just start gelling together like that whole shelter setup. Looks great Dave, thanks for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and we definitely had a good time! It's amazing how all these parts and pieces fit perfectly. Thanks for watching

[@Keepmelevel]

Nice ingenuity Dave!👍🏽 Can’t wait to see the next video you do.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. No telling what I'll do next!

[@royalsgrunt]

Please pass along to your dad...Thank you for your service sir...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Dad says thanks!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming Dave and Dad! 😁👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@1leg956]

Can't wait for the finished product great fun in the wilderness with big dad bigmonkey and jasper peace and love from 1 leg uk England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh same here, this bike is going to be awesome! Take care and thanks for watching

[@WORRO]

Brother Dave! Nail it down, that's the ultimate sleep system as far as I'm concerned. Always Great seeing your Family, hey Pops! God bless y'all my Frien, Thumbs up ~John

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother John! We are glad you liked it. Other than the weight I think this is the perfect hut for the woods. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@po-boyadventures-with-Tony]

Awesome Dave, the bug net is sown just down the road from me. SEKRI. I actually have one I picked up from them for draping over the end of my camper when I want to sleep inside. But now it looks like another use for it. I stopped and responded this message, now back the rest of the video. Glad to see your Dad out with you. -Tony

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the net info Tony!

[@Supertech-86]

Your dad did great on the camera work, he's a natural.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@charlesgray1981]

Great to see you out with your dad. The two aluminum poles that are orange/gold are from a eureka timberline 4 tent.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We had a great time together and thanks for watching Charles!

[@gregwright392]

That's a cool set up. Neat to see you Pop with ya.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Greg! I'm glad you liked it

[@marciannanderson5075]

Great to see your Dad again. Loved the Halloween video with your Dad and brother! I can’t believe how you took all those pieces from different things and made them work into an awesome shelter. Congratulations! I love how your mind works

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it! Funny thing, I picked all those parts and pieces with plans on modifying everything to fit and turns out it all actually fit! Thanks for watching Marci!

[@kenshaddix-fz4hw]

Fantastic, l love it. I have two sets of wood frames for the cots and 4 cots. Haha 2 bug nets. What I do is cut a small pole to down from one end to the other that way it doesn’t droop down. Keep up the good work.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's awesome Ken! And thanks for watching brother

[@markoda2120]

Very cool set up. It was meant to be considering the poles, tarp, and bug net all fit. It was good to see your Dad. He is a man of few words. You might be able to make light weight stand offs to keep the bungies from pulling the poles in. Can't wait for you to spend the night in it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mark and I agree! It's just like it was meant to be with how all these pieces worked together. Thanks for watching brother

[@jimmclam]

Thats a pretty neat setup Dave! The only thing you might want to add are "drop down" curtains on the ends for privacy and in case it gets a bit windy. Weather can change and it surely would if I was out there camping!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jim, I'm glad you liked it. Drop down curtains would be a must have for winter time. Thanks for watching

[@barrybrum]

Great to see you with your dad! Tell him I said he did a fine job raising you up to be a decent and godly man. Now make a 3-generational video with you, Nick, and your Dad. BTW, small "miracles" in all things are God's joy to do for us when we walk in His will.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Barry! It's hard for all three of us to be free at the same time but that would be a cool video! Thanks for watching and may God bless you brother

[@mattchaffin1133]

First, that’s is awesome that your dad is out with you. The setup looks awesome. You hang one of the clip lights on the miracle pole for light also. I can’t wait to see this finished set up. Stay safe and healthy. Until next video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Matt! I'm glad you liked it and I had a great time with dad. This set up is gonna be awesome when finished! Thanks for watching

[@smoke5620]

Great to see another video from you AND your Dad, bring him along on more of your adventures! Until then, you two take care. Thanks again! Ps That was a really great cot/bug net/tarp setup…. Good stuff 👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! We are happy you liked it and we had a great time together! Thanks for watching

[@ped832]

After a day of hot work and then watching some political stuff I really needed Dave’s relaxing hot tub channel to relax. Bonus: I met Dave’s Dad. Thanks to you both for calming me down and teaching me useful stuff ❤

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad we could wind down your day! Thanks for watching

[@gulfcoastpinebelt8600]

Awesome setup here Dave! All I need is the cot and I'm able to try this out. Great to see your dad out there with you too

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. If you can get a cot and try this you'll love it!

[@woodsinme]

Outstanding. Glad y'all got out.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@geraldclavenna6413]

Very ingenious,I like that a lot more,than that bed you made wrapping fishing line between 2 trees.Nice of you to take dad along😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Lol, that was a on the spot improvised bed

[@RoutedOutdoors]

I love your setup! I would totally have plenty of wiggle room, being only 5'2...lol. It was so cool seeing your dad as a guest. As I was watching your video, I was thinking how sweet it would be to have a Chef Dave video with your pops. Enjoy your weekend! -Hollie

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Hollie! I'm glad you liked it. I've asked dad a few times to be on a Chef Dave's video but each time he didn't like my menu. Lol. I'll keep trying. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@RoutedOutdoors]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Maybe if he picked the menu, he'd be keen on the idea:) I'm looking forward to your upcoming bike video. Take care. -Hollie

[@indyoutsider]

I'm so glad to see your dad out and about. Thanks for the video Dave. Looks like you're having a good time just messing around making stuff. May God bless you and your family.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We had a great time together and we are glad you liked it. May God bless you too and thanks for watching

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks good Dave😊. You got the riggins😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Quinn! I'm glad you liked it brother

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Outstanding AF Video. Good to see your dad. I'm 77 and guessing he's close to that. I'd go camping with you anytime.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Jerome! I'm glad you liked it. Dads 81. Thanks for watching brother

[@cayuse-jf7eq]

Grate to see you and your Dad spending time together Nice set up sleeping with out the bugs can make your camp much more enjoyable

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We had a great time and we hate bugs too! Lol. Thanks for watching

[@jeffwelsh1185]

Hey Dave, I still have all my gear from when I was in the Marine Corps. I have never seen the wooden cotts drilled for the mosquito nets. All of our aluminum cott frames already had the holes in them. The frame for the mosquito nets consisted of only 4 dowels , 1 at each corner of the cott, then just put the net over it. There was no additional framing. And the ties just kept the net on the 4 uprights and from being blown off. Great video as always.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info Jeff! The only wood cot I saw with holes was on a KZbin video so they may have added the holes? I'd love to eventually have an aluminum frame cot. I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching!

[@tjenahoj]

Holy moly RBM1 and father! This is just going to be awesome!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding set! Love the swamp hutch!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Hiram!

[@MrJankert64]

thank you Dave for sharing, great vid. nice to meet your Dad and the Dog. all the best to you and your Dad from the Netherlands.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and we are glad you liked it!

[@HitokiriRaiden]

Alway a good day in the woods when you have your dad with you. Looks like a nice cozy set up, Could see with a hair bit bigger tarp could be a nice little winter set up as well so you could close up the ends.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It was definitely fun with Dad around! Good thinking with a bigger tarp. Kinda makes me wonder if this could be set up plastic bubble style as a super shelter for winter?

[@RBTrujillo1]

I love your innovation, Sir!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you!

[@jamessotherden5909]

That is one cool shelter you made. I love how you think out of the box.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you James! Outside the box is the only way I think! Lol

[@richardmaxey713]

I used one those Army Cot for 3 years because of my back...Very good item to work with...:) Many years of using it for camping...!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's heavy but a fantastic way to sleep! Thanks for watching Richard

[@mrsjohnson1743]

That came together nicely! It was neat to see your dad was in your video! Can't wait to see the bike project.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I was shocked myself at how well everything fit

[@brianlykins6663]

Hey there, Dave & dad. Great seeing you and your dad together. Only thing that would've been better would be to have Nick there, 3 generations ! When you put up the cot you said it was made in '52 and was pretty old. I was made in '53, so be careful with that old stuff. LOL the cot all looks good so far. You made the tarp that fits great, random poles fit great, looky there you were genius before you knew you were smart ! HA You might could use some of those spring steel office binder clips to hold mosquito net snug between the poles. Throw a small ground cover under the cot and you could put your backpack under there and stay dry. All looks good so far. Once you use it you'll know exactly what you need. It would be great if you could get a trip out with both your dad and Nick. Enjoy all the time that you can with him while you can. God bless you and your family. Y'all stay safe out there in the woods. 👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Brian and we are glad you liked it! Good ideas and I LOVE that idea for using clips for the bug net! If we are ever all three free we do need to do a camp out. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!

[@Jerrylance-ty1re]

Another good vid by u an ur dad Mt man here hot again here in the smokies of NC 75 degrees here 👍👍 to thumbs up 4 u an your dad

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Mountain Man!

[@Ve-suvius]

Good to see your dad. 🙌👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It was definitely fun spending time with him. Thanks for watching my friend

[@Ve-suvius]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 I value seeing your father, and also the contact you have. Because my father passed away at age 84 in 2018. I never had that good of a relationship with him. Too long story. He wasn't an easy man, to say it in short. 😁👀