Bushcraft Raised Bed Shelter - Amazing Camp Cot

[@jcmartinez66]

This is a fantastic idea for a basecamp for an extended trip, say three or more nights. This type of setup can keep "the young of spirit" visiting the wilderness we so love, without feeling that sleeping on the ground is going to be the death of them.

[@godlovesyou6]

I like that your outside and you took your boots off...lol

[@EconoChallenge]

@MiWilderness Learned more in the last three years than I did in the first 17! Getting involved with all you guys on youtube has been awesome. And it just keeps getting better.

[@blk-mosquito174]

My brother used this in our last survival week and I was jealous. Now I'm educating myself for next year. Thank you.

[@shamasi1968]

Great video, great bed and I have to say, Lily is amazing.. Watch her all the time and love the fact that she takes her dog with most of the time.

[@EconoChallenge]

***** She really knows her stuff and is attracting a big audience.

[@rcsnow22]

Lilly had a good idea . That is a fine bed . The ridge pole and improved fabric made it even better .

[@TangoSpiceCompany]

Even though I am not a wilderness trekker or a bushcrafter by any stretch of the imagination, I really enjoy your videos. Fantastic!

[@EconoChallenge]

I am very blessed that I live here. Lots and lots of material to work with. Makes it easy.

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you Mike. We did an overnight with an even lighter version and it worked great. Amazing Wilderness Camp Cot Overnight test.

[@EconoChallenge]

Another fellow was talking about using this for a "spike camp". As he explained it, a spike camp is a camp further up the trail from your base camp. When I tested it out on an overnight ... it was my base camp. Thanks for the visit.

[@EconoChallenge]

You are spot on mate. I have only had one storm so far in this set up and that was the first thing I thought after. I needed to get the side flaps of the tarp a little lower to protect me from the wind and the rain.

[@oldguy537]

great video, good to see these things haven''t been lost in time, we used to knock these up way way back when I was a scout, things you remember nearly 50 years on ..

[@EconoChallenge]

The first time I did this for the group there were many doubts. I already knew the project was sound so when I finished it felt good to see the amazement on their faces. I love how open it is compared to a tent!

[@DeafGypsy]

Great video! However, there were some gaps --- didn't quite get how you wrapped the green nylon sheet around the poles so securely? BTW, Thank you for adding English subtitles, as a Deaf viewer, it's so appreciated!! ,

[@EconoChallenge]

Wow. I am glad someone appreciated the extra work with the subtitles. Awesome. Made my day. As for you question about the bed. It is a tube of fabric that I sew together. An alternate idea would be to sew smaller tubes on both sides to hold the bed rails. However I think that would be more difficult to work with. I like the one big tube. That way I don't have to worry that the bed rails are too thick to fit into the tubes. My way they always fit.

[@prankster2u]

OMG!!! THE MORE I WATCH THE CREEPIER IT GETS! IM SO GONNA WATCH THE REST OF YOUR CREEPINESS!!!

[@MiWilderness]

That is the great thing about KZbin, innovate not imitate. This looks like a great setup.

[@EconoChallenge]

I have done and overnight in this with a bug net. It was truly amazing.

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you for dropping in for a visit.

[@EconoChallenge]

@RDPproject You have a keen eye for detail Rob. I like that. Yes the legs move. I am glad you mentioned it because a few viewers swear the legs must be anchored in the ground. They move in the update video also. The project in the SAS manual instructs you to sharpen the ends and drive them into the ground. It falls over. Add longer uprights and the cross beam and you don't have to anchor the legs. Thanks Rob.

[@EconoChallenge]

You will be amazed! Sorry could not resist this time. Thanks for visiting!

[@EconoChallenge]

Thanks to the wilderness community. Its a bit of a group effort. Thank you.

[@patg73]

that was such an awesome project..and the pole on the top would make a perfect ridge line for a tarp so you could protect yourself from the rain..good stuff

[@NewbieCamper]

I love that you start a number of your videos by first erecting the amazing chair!! Just adds that much more to always great videos ;-)

[@butterballjitsucampcraft7394]

I pulled the trigger and finally learned to sew and made this also. I tried it out today and Wow. I love my hammock but this just might be the next thing I take out this winter. Talk about comfy. I shoulda made this along time ago.

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you so much for this feedback. Awesome.

[@EconoChallenge]

@Woodenarrows Ah you see the beauty we see in the simplicity. Now we need to find out if it will last the night. The little screen house I demonstrated earlier this summer will fit over the bed. That was why I was so excited when you sent the link. It just fits perfectly into what we are already doing. Thanks again!!!

[@EconoChallenge]

That looks sweet. Thank you so much for this comment. I think we will be trying something like this someday. Very cool.

[@hiddenflorida]

You could also try putting a pocket in the material and simply sliding the pad inside to prevent it from shifting. I like how your amazing camp chair keeps evolving!

[@EconoChallenge]

That is a very good tip. Thank you. I also use my chairs as storm flaps at each end. Also helps.

[@MrGattor33]

That is actually a great idea, anyone can adapt this technique to a variety of ways of use!!

[@DenverLoveless]

I'm gonna definitely use this ! What a useful innovation. Looks very comfortable too.

[@EconoChallenge]

DenverLoveless We think it is more comfortable than a hammock because you can lie flat.

[@DenverLoveless]

You don't have to tell me brother, I know thats right !

[@deatherty1]

Simple idea's are not always obvious. Awsome job at opening some minds.

[@johnwessinger7768]

wow awesome idea and I thought immediately that you still could use the chair at either end of the shelter! Thanks for the idea

[@EconoChallenge]

Yup. It works just like that. Thank you for dropping in for a visit.

[@Cliff-KI5OPP]

Looks great..off the ground able to secure shelter to it...and no worries about finding two trees that are the right spacing...I will be trying this one out myself.

[@EconoChallenge]

That was a very interesting set up. I like the ideas. Always good to see other set ups and expand what you know. It was very cool that you took the time to point this out. Very cool. Thank you.

[@rythymroach]

I'll use this, great simple and very effective! Thanks for taking the time to share it, and for showing us the wiseman sas handbook, you can tell a lot about people by the sources they use and for who their heros were as well! Cheers pal

[@EconoChallenge]

Gregory House Thank you. I always give credit to those that have inspired. Peace brother.

[@BCkayakcamper]

Wow - that is cool! I'd love to see a video of you testing it out for a night and see how it went the next morning!

[@vanwhalen3719]

Sweet, I can't wait to build one myself!

[@EconoChallenge]

RP Whale you are going to love it.

[@joshtelford719]

that cot is amazing, if i ever get up the courage to follow my dream of abandoning civilization and living out in the wilderness until people think im sasquatch, im going to use that idea too!

[@jonnyboat2]

Man am I glad I watched that. Really good idea.

[@EconoChallenge]

Hey! Thank you very much.

[@hargieboo]

Awesome! Looks very comfy. I'll have to give it a try on my next outing.

[@EconoChallenge]

You are going to love it for sure! Enjoy!

[@MrDavidprosser]

i am an eagle scout, now i help with my troop as a leader, i think this one of the coolest idea to do in the outdoors. i going to show the scouts how to do this.

[@epetrie]

Great design. I have been thinking about something like this for a while. I love KZbin. Please keep your videos coming. Thanks.

[@EconoChallenge]

Also makes a great couch. Glad you liked it.

[@aprilopals]

Cool, the way things are going we don't when we are going to need these survival ideas the weather and earth is so iratic

[@EconoChallenge]

+April Crandell All the more reason to work together and see what we can do to change things for the better. ;-)

[@MTA3]

I'll defs have to try this when I go backpacking with my friends. I've seen a few of your videos and I absolutely loved them.

[@tallguy276]

WOW you make the thought of camping again a good idea thanks

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you. Check out the camp chair idea and you will be in camping heaven!

[@EconoChallenge]

It really is sweet! I see you have checked out the overnight as well. Add he bug net and you are good to go!

[@EconoChallenge]

You should give it a try. It is a very cool shelter to build.

[@EconoChallenge]

It has become a real hit with us also. I will be out in it again this weekend.

[@Giorgiopozzer]

very good project! excellent option between a hammock and sleep on the floor! congratulations!

[@jasonpollock5826]

I'm TOTALLY DIGGIN' THIS!

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you!

[@anders1685]

I really like the set-up,Thanks for the video

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you. Hope you take some time and see the updated version. Even better.

[@rnott632]

Thank you for including the translation from grams to ounces. I am an old dog and ounces computes much more effectively for me.

[@EconoChallenge]

R Nott I try to remember when I can to do both. Most of my views come from the USA.

[@LitKAW303]

That is amazing. I can't wait to make one in my back yard.

[@enjoythewildUSA]

Jeep, awesome awesome awesome inspirational video. That is absolutely the coolest shelter I have seen on KZbin. Down here in Southern California we don't have the sturdy downed wood that you guys have so it wouldn't be an option here but I just think it is so cool that you get both a bed and a nice overhang for your tarp. Very cool. Looks like you have hit the time of year where the bugs have gone away as well. Stay warm this winter friend!

[@oldguy537]

@EconoChallenge here in Australia scouts were for early teens, just about every weekend was spent out hiking,camping and rock climbing, kept you out of trouble, and yes I owe a lot those who gave their time to pass on their bushcrafting skills, thanks for the reply and your videos , great stuff ..

[@Ficktao]

Looks comfy! If you widen the A-frame a bit more, the bed can go up higher and you could arrange the tarp in a way it more encloses you. The way you have it now allows for to much much wind.

[@EconoChallenge]

Some very good points. Thank you. I will give it some thought. I do have the tendency to get off on rants when I find stuff left behind in the wild. Hard to edit it all out. LOL.

[@vgghuu]

Most impressive! I want to make one right now. Maybe an open mesh net could be subbed for the tube of rip stop with some weight savings if it was strong enough. But the tube looks hassle free. Warm weather luxury sleeping above the ants!

[@huntermarker6802]

going to test this out at my camp site thanks for the idea

[@trevorinaction]

Wow, with all these fancy subtitle some more! Great vid! My boys use two flour bags, cut two holes at one end and make the raised bed for their camp in the rainforest. But I really hope I can get my hand on this nylon tube thingy. Great stuff!

[@ErlefromVa]

Thanks for sharing, the amazing wilderness camp cot is a really cool design with minimal equipment.

[@haroldhoyt1838]

I love it......quick, and easy! Looks very comfortable as well. ;) I'll be making one of those this weekend.

[@bushcraftgirl]

cool ! I don't have any trees in my back garden for my hammock, but i can put it up now in summer and just chillout in it :-)

[@raykiii]

Great Idea! With the tarp cover that had to be a very comfy night. Add a fire and a reflector and it's almost like home. If you were raised that way.

[@FullCircleOutdoors414]

This idea is so great! I actually just made one of my own, thanks for sharing your wonderful idea! Atb, Jenn :)

[@EconoChallenge]

+FullCircleOutdoors414 Thank you for letting me know. I love to hear that others can do this and it works. So many people think I did some trick for some reason.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

very well done sir!!..i can see a use for this in a base camp.. safe journeys to you

[@thisnthat4u]

I admit it - that shelter and raised cot are sweet :)

[@GreatLakesBushcraft]

Genius! I love it! This is going into the toolbox for future use!

[@todddguillory]

I like the hell out of that set up. All it would need is a bug bar....Great job!!!

[@anu60wds]

love this ultra simple design

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you. It is easy to take down and leave no trace. ;-)

[@ncoutdoorsman5926]

Nice, I will give a try next week.

[@EconoChallenge]

Please come back and let us know how it works for you.

[@EconoChallenge]

I am working on make one that two can enjoy. One of my winter projects. I am using Nylon taffeta. It is similar to wind breaker jacket material. Very light but strong. A big man might want to go with a little heavier rip stop nylon fabric for more durability. You certainly would not need anything as strong as canvas.

[@Arnoldsbrickoven]

I LOVE This...Thank You for your work and sharing it with us !!

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you. More to come with this idea for sure.

[@zepplyledson9622]

Cool!! That is one I will definitely use!! Thanks!!

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you for dropping in for a visit. This really is a great bushcraft shelter.

[@zepplyledson9622]

I going to try that configuration for a hammock set up.

[@EconoChallenge]

Itt will work. Just need a longer ridge pole. Hang the hammock from that.

[@EconoChallenge]

Good idea. I have made myself a SPE. (Segmented Pad Extender) that does the same job. Made for a hammock but will also work for this cot set up. I was introduced to the idea in one of ShugEmery`s videos.

[@X_explorer]

Great vid! I like contemplating earth, discover and relax...

[@EconoChallenge]

mmmm .. mindfulness.

[@EconoChallenge]

In my experience, strong netting weighs more than the nylon rain jacket material we are using now. Plus you want the wind barrier in the colder temps. Love getting off the ground in this. I certainly will be using it a lot more this coming summer.

[@phrankus2009]

Can't wait to see the Wilderness Outfitter's Logo version !! There should also be a Duck-Tales version. ... VERY nice, in any environment that provides decent "pole-stock"..

[@EconoChallenge]

@enjoythewildUSA The shelter is simple. Just two lash points! Our enjoythewildUSA saw just ripped through the 9 logs needed for this shelter in no time at all. You do make a good point. We are blessed with a "lumber store like" selection of wood when it comes to bushcraft. Thanks for your awesome comment.

[@NextLevelAdventures1]

good video. Great bushcraft idea for a little comfort or getting off a wet ground

[@naturalspirit7921]

simple and well explained tutorial thank you for your good video

[@EconoChallenge]

+natural spirit you are welcome.

[@EconoChallenge]

@NewbieCamper Awesome. You got it. Now get this. I first tried it with the ridge pole. Then just to be sure you need it I tried it without the ridge pole. Friction and my weight is not enough to keep those legs from sliding together. Thanks for the question.

[@RichardStansfield]

Great Idea, I will have to try that. You did make me laugh when you took your boots off, stood on the mat and then stepped off it to move the mat lol. Sort of thing I would do ;-)

[@EconoChallenge]

Yes. I find that it is more than I need and weighs a little more. However ... time will tell if rip stop is a better idea for the long term. Does that help?

[@EconoChallenge]

Thanks. Just took it for another spin. Almost got is all set up in 10 minutes.

[@EconoChallenge]

I had my first night in it this year. Had a great night sleep. The side rails are closer than I would like. Could be cool to figure out how to make it a double. I think I know the hammock you mention. I was thinking it was a better design that what I use for a hammock. Maybe not? Maybe they all will have something that is not perfect.

[@natehufnagel1431]

AWESOME, thanks for sharing, comming from one who rather not sleep on the ground.

[@EconoChallenge]

Thank you. Try it on your next trip

[@Pawoodsman]

Great jeep going to have to get some material and try that out really cool design and like the added bonus of a litter for extrication .

[@thorbyfour]

Excellent video. Looking forward to trying this out.

[@StoneHammer72]

great idea and now you could use the ridge pole to hang netting for bugs and a tarp for weather.

[@EconoChallenge]

@GreatLakesBushcraft Thanks for checking it out. Sweet.

[@GSLybbert]

I used something similar a long time ago. Scout camp, not enough tents and no level ground to put one. Built a tripod with a cross bar, ran side rails out to a bank stretched some sacks over the rails. Played with variables until my bed was level, added a ridge pole and a tarp. slept better than most. Bottom line is you can do it with one less tripod.

[@rogerstonge6639]

first I must thank you for teaching and sharing and yes being out there and private is the greatest roger

[@EconoChallenge]

Roger StOnge agreed!!

[@EconoChallenge]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@XxSkrillexmasterxX]

Wow, that's a pretty ingenious idea.

[@davidsquall351]

looks comfortable and pretty simple.