DOWN N DIRTY WOODSCRAFT solo overnight emergency poncho shelter

[@bq7227]

I've spent a few nights under a three foot pile of pine needles, but I like this (using the poncho) a whole lot more. Thanks for sharing.

[@ElderHiker]

When I was a scout many years ago, we played around with debris shelter such as this. But, when my buddy crawled in, he was attacked by spiders and earwigs and other crawly things. As a consequence of that shared experience, I've never considered scratching up leaves and twigs to crawl under. I'd rather wrap myself in the tarp and sleep sitting against a tree. I'd rather deal with bears than spiders. lol

[@windmag5510]

Lol posted the same( before I read yours)

[@windmag5510]

I’d build a fire and let the smoke weed out the boogaloos..

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

that is what i do with a debris shelter i will build a good smoke fire and fan it into the shelter to flush everything out

[@lewisward4359]

Mark Baker stopped writing for Muzzleloader Magazine around the late 90's as I recall. He was a good thoughtful writer, for a college professor. I wonder what he's done since then. Some people criticized him unfairly because it wasn't "real" in th fashion of the longhunters.

[@badhat3051]

While I think this is a worth while tip to add to your bag of knowledge, one point if you don't mind... in our beloved South, Southwest and South east, SNAKES love to hunker down for a winters nap UNDER LEAF LITTER, like you just kicked up into a pile., and while I don't under stand this, they don't like being disturbed, and seem to take great umbrage to it... just something you should be aware of...

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Great tip! oh yes one has to be sure of what they are picking up lol

[@christopherhall406]

Yes sir Squirrel nest is what a missing boy here in Tennessee did he ran away and found a tarp in the woods He only had a pair of pants on and a T-shirt with no shoes and survive for two nights and they found him praise the Lord

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad he did

[@asmith7876]

I nearly always take my old Army poncho. I think I'd snap it into its sleeping bag configuration and slip into it with leaves under and above, maybe help keep critters off? Doesn't look like fun but it beats freezing to death!

[@ourtechwriter]

Like it!

[@neilleggatt7729]

Ive been looking at minimal winter survival sleep systems for years this would say takes the cake awesome stuff cant wait to try it out keep at em blackie

[@Northanteus]

This made me think that some soldiers have done this in the past, especially snipers. :o

[@Hoonozit]

Well...there you go. Thanks for the video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Aye Hoonozit.

[@Hoonozit]

@@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 Hi Quinn. Fancy meeting you here.

[@1MasterLi]

Thank you Blackie. Awesome demonstration.

[@jeffrichards5106]

Very stealthy way to keep warm. Thanks!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

my uncle spoke of this as a way for marines to sleep to hid them from snipers and planes

[@tomritter493]

Spider hide is what we called it . Great tutorial blackie .love it

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you 🤗

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks good Blackie. Thanks and take care.

[@Seancmccormick]

Great shelter! Love it! Thanks for sharing it sir! Atb Sean

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for watching!

[@spoonplayer32707]

OUTSTANDING!

[@tjfm59]

back in nov 1989, had a field problem at fort a.p. hill. as odd manout nobody paired up with me for making our shelter halves into pup tents. temps where down in the 30's. didn't make a pile of leaves, but laid down my sleeping mat with sleeping bag on top. after crawling into my bag i threw my shelter half on top of the bag. covering me completely. sleep good. didn't want come out the next morning as i had a nice warm nest going.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

the shelter half will trap lots of warm air if you do it right

[@supertug2005]

Love it! Good job Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for listening

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Nice demonstration sir. Thank you for sharing. - Tennessee Smoky

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@herbsmith6871]

Very cool 🤠

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@garybaldy2907]

with relatively small effort I can take my kukri out of its sheath.. ;-)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on!

[@swampcatbushcraft7319]

How well would this work with an arturus survival blanket

[@windmag5510]

Just remember what ya pick up shake( lotta bugs and crawlies...)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep only in the cold of fall or winter would i use this summer would be too many things in the bed with ya

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

Interesting video Blackie. I've never really seen anyone give a formula for describing how much debris protects you from a certain temperature. For instance does 6in of debris protect you from 50 degree Temps? Would you have a formula for how much debris you would need to protect you from a certain temperature?

[@Atkrdu]

Seems one arm length/depth is good for above freezing & two arms for snowing, with about two dumpster liners worth of leaves for the ground layer (makes about a hand’s width when crushed down).

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

correct if temps will be low i will add sticks as a sort of fence around the outer edge and pile a BIG pile on top

[@winfieldjohnson125]

Did I discern that Mark Baker has passed?.....That would be a major loss....To those of us in the Preparedness Community we have lost a Giant among men, David Burden has passed. Although not widely known, he has taught a huge number of us a lot. RIP Dave.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

not to my knowledge ..i just wanted to honor him for his teachings

[@winfieldjohnson125]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Whew....That is good news, the way you referred to him it sounded like he had passed.

[@boomshanka8743]

Good stuff brother, and thanks. The Mark Baker you mention, was he the author of A Pilgrim's Journey, Volumes One and Two? If he was then those books are available on amazon. Did he write anything else you can recommend?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Yes it was! he wrote for many yrs in muzzloader magazine and he did a video series from pioneer video

[@kentuckyburbon1777]

Do you have poison oaks where you live?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep oak / sumack/ivy

[@mikemaki7192]

KZbin is dying go to rumble.

[@kuatofkuat2838]

Another good vid. Quick and simple. Aging (me) and still learning. Thanks!