Hey guys, this is just a quick video on how to sleep in a wool blanket.
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@RathwulvenBushcraft3 жыл бұрын
Funny how everyone still reacts with "Hey kid" given that this is 9 year old footage. My respect to you sir, that reminds me of the stuff my dad taught me some 20 years ago. We had no high-end gear and such. Love the passion for the outdoors.
@hornachos8 ай бұрын
Hey kid
@stanleystavish65785 жыл бұрын
This kid is solving problems, and getting some experience to solve problems later in life. Good for you young man .
@ksaunders6654 жыл бұрын
Good on him, eh?
@geoc39565 жыл бұрын
Hey Kid. I'm a former Green Beret that wants to give you a thumbs up for thinking out there and applying what you know. As you gain experience in the field you'll find ways to survive comfortably and literally be prepared for anything. Myself, I use to build a fire (if possible) and set large stones next to it and get them hot. Then dig out a small foxhole and place those stones deep in the dirt. Then make my hooch (Bed) over it. Always if possible, make a field expedient cover with a poncho or tarp in case during the night it rains. Also dig a trench around your sleeping area the redirect the water away from where you are sleeping. Very simple and worth the time to stay warm and dry getting a good night's rest. For safety purposes, always build your sleeping area next to and surrounded by trees so no one accidentally runs you over 4 wheeling. I was stationed in Germany and a soldier was in his fart sack unprotected and was ran over by a 13 ton 113 APC. Listen, I like that you are thinking Kid. That is the difference between life and death sometimes out there. Well done!
@frozerekmeyata40914 жыл бұрын
you have to be careful camping near trees, if it begins to storm out with lightning you could get electrocuted if you are sleeping near a tree, the lightning strikes the tree and travels down and out through the roots of the tree, and if you're sleeping on or near a root you're fried.
@moorshound32434 жыл бұрын
Good advice.
@savagex466-qt1io3 жыл бұрын
@Ryan Gagnon Ya id be more afraid of the tree's then a truck ... crazzy.
@Chris66able2 жыл бұрын
You are a condescending, arrogant Fool
@StudSupreme5 жыл бұрын
Thoughts: 1. I can imagine that sometimes one woolen blanket is not enough. 2. Wool keeps you warm even if wet. Smart to have. 3. If you sleep outdoors, you still need some sort of shelter to protect from snow or rain. 4. If you sleep outdoors, you would be wise to have a gun. 5. This kid has an accent. Can't trace it, though. Danish? I'm actually surprised if it's true. 6. To sleep better in cold weather, wear a gator or scarf and cover your mouth and nose when you sleep. Helps to warm the air as you breathe and stave off pneumonia. Camping in the wilderness is a GREAT way to teach kids (or learn for yourself) how to pay tremendous attention to detail, how to plan and how to organize. I respect the kid for what he's doing. That's a solid kid.
@westcoaster37635 жыл бұрын
@studsupreme the channel is called danishbushcraft..... You may be on to something guessing that he has a Danish accent maybe 👍
@Kakker71 Жыл бұрын
In Denmark, you don´t need a gun 🙂 Maybe a tiny flask of mosquito repellant in the summer, and you are safe!
@StudSupreme Жыл бұрын
@@Kakker71 In America it's essential. Wildlife has recovered a great deal over the last 60 years. You can now find cougars (not the divorced/unmarried 40+ women in bars kind - the actual hunting cat) from California to Maine, and wolves have been seen as far south as Colorado and Arizona in the West. Also, there are black bear pretty much everywhere and grizzlies have made a comeback in the northern part of the West as well. I've never actually had to fire a shot, but there have been several instances where I was glad I had one with me.
@hornachos8 ай бұрын
Merica
@lpeora5 жыл бұрын
Leave the kid alone.. at least he ain't sitting in front of a game console turning into a bowl of jelly. If it works for him, then that's great! What business is it of yours anyway? Don't like the video, then move along and keep your crap to yourself.
@mr.wizard29745 жыл бұрын
First you need to know something about what sheep the wool came off of!
@felonbros31415 жыл бұрын
hes a fucking joke
@grandenauto32145 жыл бұрын
FelonBros and you’re a fucking jackass
@polarbear57405 жыл бұрын
@@felonbros3141 I don't see you making any videos fat boy and speaking of jokes look in the mirror loser
@MultiRusty1118 жыл бұрын
For those wondering about finding straps to bind their wool blanket,I bought two boy's size belts from WalMart.You can always add holes with an awl or leather punch if needed
@greggtownsley5 жыл бұрын
Been down this road many times on the AT, here in the states. A wool blanket, a reflective heat barrier, a tarp--can be all you need. And it works great in winter as an addition to a light weight bag...
@thomasmaraschiello11567 жыл бұрын
This video inspired me to go to the local thrift store where I found three WW2 wool blankets. After feeling you were cold in one blanket I sewed the three wool blankets together and made a sleeping bag with zipper around. I thought you would be warmer in mine but it weighs 10 pounds lol! If you had a sled you could easily take it with you in winter.
@woodsranger200711 жыл бұрын
Great vid/ teaching. I'm a reenactor-1750s period. Woodsman had multiple layers of wool clothes on and often a deer or bear skin to go under to create a thermal sandwich when using a blanket. I was in the military and am a big fan of poncho liners and fleece. Lt wt and drys quickly. Excellent presentation.
@dougyorkno15 жыл бұрын
Can't beat wool for insulation. I have fond childhood memories of sleeping outside in my dad's army issue pup teen in Alaska with the Army green wool blankets for warmth.
@jamesritchie68998 жыл бұрын
You need two QUALITY wool blankets to do it right. With two blankets and a good ground cloth, I've slept out at below zero F. People seem to forget that sleeping bags have not been around forever, and neither have modern, lightweight tents.
@asmith78765 жыл бұрын
I say BS. Wool blankets alone, at below zero F? I'll need details, weights, pictures of this environment, the campsite. No way without details, how much you weigh, where was the site, etc. etc. etc.
@cliffmorgan315 жыл бұрын
Yes, and way back when people used to freeze their ass off, but they were used to cold and extreme hardship. Freezing to death was not an uncommon way to die, even when your tough!
@seanparker74155 жыл бұрын
Wrapping yourself in the tarp to make a vapour barriet and then tbe blanket might be warmer.
@thesanfranciscoseahorse4735 жыл бұрын
@faultroy Okay, so assume he didn't actually do this at zero F. I would think most milder temperatures would be doable with a single wool blanket, say, temps above 32F, with a small fire and a tarp under the blanket plus some sort of leave/pine-bought bedding?
@mariepi4 жыл бұрын
you can sew the edges of the woolen blanket and make a sack with it (to prevent cold air from entering), and you can even sew over it a sack made with anti-sunlight solar curtain fabric (which retains the radiating heat or infrared)
@jayejaycurry54855 жыл бұрын
Once, when I was in the army, I had to go out into the field without a sleeping bag. I took two wool blankets with me. I laid my poncho down with one blanket folded in half under me. Then I folded the second blanket in half with me in the middle. The final later was half the poncho folded over on top. It worked quite well. In the morning I woke to ice and snow. I wasn't exactly toasty. But I survived without hypothermia or frostbite.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
But remember, you dont have to choose either sleeping bags or woll blankets, it depends on your mood... If you feel like going traditional, grab the blanket. If you feel like lightweight hiking, grab the bags... Simple as that brother, just don't go out with anything that wont keep your butt toasty!
@marionlovett71675 жыл бұрын
The only problem I see is that your boot are not covered for snow or critters. Being in the infantry in Germany back then we used our pup tents, sleeping bags rubber ladies as we call them with our boot as pillows under our sleeping bags. We slept with clothes on, and dry socks. It really got cold eary morning hours in the forest of Germany.
@patrickdolan.7 жыл бұрын
I sleep with a wool blanket over my military sleeping bag and bivy sack. You'd be surprised how many pin holes you get in your gear being close to a fire. alot of them are so tiny you could never tell they were there. best to cover your sleeping bag and back pack with a wool blanket
@HappyHounds4 жыл бұрын
@faultroy wool is fire retardent. I.e the applications of wool carpet
@ewoksalot4 жыл бұрын
I used to use a wool blanket and military poncho... little or nothing more. Eventually I "upgraded" and spent years with "better" gear... Now I'm 43 and two weeks ago I bought a new wool blanket - because the fundamentals are always reliable! I realize this video is 8 years old... hope you're still getting out!
@Torvalder10 жыл бұрын
I've done this at these temps... not warm, even with a good fire. Still, better than nothing.
@dimitriospapadopoulos503810 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I like the second way arranging the wool blanket better. Sorry you got a cheap wool blanket, I have no first hand experience, but folks I went camping with a couple of nights ago swore by the Italian wool blankets.
@gabbyhayes15685 жыл бұрын
I like the second method best as it gives you more layers on insulation. In addition, it makes a nice tidy jelly roll for the bears that might stumble across you during the night. lol
@johnnybarfield44025 жыл бұрын
The kids got grit & he's not brain dead like a lot of others out there.
@mikkoanttilainen11 жыл бұрын
Correct. I would put it this way: - moist boots suck all heat from your feet until all moisture has been evaporated - both modern boots AND no-membrane leather boots WILL draw your heat - even when dry, boots have little or no insulation and will effectively just add to the bulk to be kept warm by your feet - boots even when loosened, will inhibit proper blood circulation in your skin and fat layer of your feet, when you are no more walking and active
@joebuck44962 жыл бұрын
Yo your voice kicks ass!! You even have cool background music to go with it. I actually never had a wool blanket but I did just buy my first 100% wool coat.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
Just a closed cell foam mat. This one was thin (6mm). I recommend italian army wool blankets, Dutch army wool blankets and danish civil defence wool blankets.
@Helsinkipop11 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely correct advice. I slept like a 100 nights outdoors in the army with this set. Brought back some memories.
@causewaykayak11 жыл бұрын
Simple and neat, Thanks. Alpaca blanket - May be bought in Germany as LAMA (try in health-care section of Dept.stores). Size - look for the full under-blanket size. Sheep's wool blankets hand woven in Wales from Bryncir Woolen Mills snowdonia. Ever tried the "Utility" blankets sold during post-WW2 scarcity - may still be available - I have one still used regularly since late 1940s. All "Utility" stuff was well designed and made to be indestructible - the blanket is heavy !! Happy Camping !
@BruceNitroxpro9 жыл бұрын
Here we are, two months later, after I just came back from some dirt time using my alpaca king sized blanket. Throwing one over other cover is a grand idea, also... it covers two people easily with plenty left over to cover your head. It was cold enough to keep the wolves howling all night.... but I slept through most of it. THEY didn't have an alpaca blanket, though! LOL
@mikehoward82015 жыл бұрын
I had seen this wool blanket folding method before, but had forgotten about it, so thanks for reminding me! Also, like the reuse of belts for strapping!
@MBSRbushcraft11 жыл бұрын
Good video, nice background music ;-) I like the '15 minutes later'...."Did he fall asleep or is he frozen to death?" Truth is that a blanket could make that difference in emergency situations. If possible a simple shelter and fire should be made. I recommand a 'reflector fire'. Some years ago I slept that way at -12⁰ C and it felt warmer than my bed at home! But in the open air without fire I prefer my sleeping bag with bivi during the winter.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
Brother, no doubt this video is HEAVILY inspired by Dave, i'll give you that. But it's not uncommon for boys my age to get inspired by older and more experienced folks. If i make a video, where the subject is inspired by others, i always try to give my own input! I believe i did that in this video, with the other way of sleeping in it, and maybe with the more relaxed theme, which you don't see all that often with Dave. To be continued -
@billlake53152 жыл бұрын
9yrs ago. I can only imagine how much you've learned in that time. 👍
@douglaspayne85885 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to put together.
@MrArchie8004 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this sitting in a freezing draughty old farmhouse in Scotland, it's frosty and blowing a gale, I'm wrapped in many layers but my old (proper) wool socks that my mum bought me years ago are my favourite things (and the only part of me that is not cold! ;-)
@drawlr556 жыл бұрын
I tried the Mark Baker thing...once. To be fairly comfortable, you need two good wool blankets with plenty of loft (US military blankets are among the worst) and a canvass tarp to go on the outside. Without the tarp, your body heat will escape and you WILL freeze. You also need some kind of insulation between you and the ground. A tarp alone will not be enough.
@lizchatfield6925 жыл бұрын
Well done young man .
@fatmanfaffing41162 жыл бұрын
When I joined the Australian Army in 1977 we were issued a very thin wool blanket (called a horse blanket) and a nylon outer cover. It was fine until the temp dropped close to freezing and then even with all your clothes on it was cold. Then we got sleeping bags which were better, but not by much. It wasn;'t until about 1981 we were issued a much better sleeping bag. I still have my nylon outer but lost the blanket years ago. Great video and I wonder if you are still sleeping in the snow like that?
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
Several reasons in fact. 1. It's not very comfortable or cozy to sleep in your boots. 2. Your boots will not be given the chance to dry out the sweat from a day of walking. 3. A pair of dry socks and the blanket around my feet is more comfortable and much more warm/insulative than if i'm wearing the boots as well, cause the boots will just block some of the insulation from the blanket etc. Atleast this is my personal experience, which i trust fully.
@JD-ct1lj5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the best part of your video is your comments at the end, thanks for telling. That's such an important thing...not all wool blankets are created equal, but who but the most curious/informed would know. Thicker weaves are great in my experience.
@survive2thrive4268 жыл бұрын
Wool is great for surviving cold weather outdoors. You are correct that the short fiber blanket will not last with much use. It will also not insulate very well in severe cold but in a pinch it's better than nothing when you need something.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
I know that wool is stil gonna insulate well when wet, but most people wear their normal socks in the woods (Which is a shame), so i was just giving this advice. Thanks for letting everybody know with that tip man, it works really good indeed :)
@iReturnV1deotapes9 жыл бұрын
From the research I've done, I've narrowed it down to three blankets that are currently the best from what I've read. The Italian wool army blanket, the original vintage Swiss army blanket (not the re-production variant), and the Canadian Hudson Bay Company point blanket. The former 2 are much less expensive, but harder to come by. The latter Canadian wool blanket is still currently in production in England but costs $400. That may be a lot of money for some and it may feel that it's more of a fashion statement than a tool, but from what I hear they last generations.
@veteranpatriot44744 жыл бұрын
Hey young Man, I'm a Survivalist and 1 thing I appreciate more than anything is Honesty. We all get jacked every now and then, But you came out and admitted it hoping to save someone else a Headache. You get MAJOR PROPS FOR THAT. Well Done young Man. And I Subscribed as Well Because Not only were you Honest , But your Comments were Spot On. God Bless.
@KennethKramm11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this excellent video. Useful tips. It is one of the best I've seen on using wool blankets. I usually use sleeping bags and am thinking about purchasing a blanket. One advantage of wool over synthetics / sleeping bags is that they won't melt or catch fire from the sparks of a campfire. I live in southeast Texas, USA. It rarely gets cold here -- but I plan to camp to other locations where keeping warm is important, Take care, Ken
@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822 Жыл бұрын
Good on you kid I've only just stumbled across this channel as I've been looking for Wool blanket ideas. Ignore the haters at least your trying & have the balls to do it. There's only 1 problem I have with this set up is I'm a side sleeper & a very restless sleeper so it would be impossible for me to sleep in that position for very long & can see it all coming undone several times in the night. Great idea tho keep up the good work 👍
@finaltom511 жыл бұрын
You can also use that tarp to wrap your self up, to hold the heat in as well. Ty for sharing
@funkyprepper11 жыл бұрын
very good idea to block out the cold i wish kids your age in the uk were getting out like you, most of them are on smartphones and x-boxes most of the time - so sad :( great video my friend darren
@jrnjacobsen399911 жыл бұрын
Hudson Bay, an American company, make large 100% wool blankets, but they cost around 850DDK + shipping. A good poly filled bag with a gortex bivy bag from British surplus would be all one needs for 3 seasons, maybe 4. .
@johnnygeejr5005 жыл бұрын
great presentation thanks ! Many Boy Scout Hints used !! kudos !!
@polarbear57405 жыл бұрын
A wool blanket has helped me on more than one occasion when my down bag got wet and lost a lot of its insulating rating and went flat on me.Bit by themselves they aren't too good in under the mid thirties.
@busycando11 жыл бұрын
Well done, just got a couple good wool blankets, hope to give them a go this winter. Greg.
@fieldagent5911 жыл бұрын
great job young man, This diamond technique looks like the best method for keeping your feet as warm as can be with the material that you have available, because if your feet are cold, it will keep you up all night....well done!
@gmorrison19625 жыл бұрын
I find it hard to believe that skimpy little blanket will keep you warm even when there's no snow on the ground
@g00gleminus965 жыл бұрын
"warm" is a relative term.
@valeriy85023 жыл бұрын
Gotta later it correctly but two is better. And yes it's relative
@michaud3994 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Canada's NWT and YUKON and my father was a airport foreman meaning he looked after all maintenance and cleaning of the runways and such also back In those days this meant that he was an employee of rhe federal govt in the ministry of transportation and rhat meant subsidized furnished govt homes and the blankets issued were great big thick grey 100%! Wool blankets and that's what we had on all our beds so I was raised using these wonderful wool blankets. I sure wouldn't mind getting my hands on 5 or 6 of those great blankets, I get my wool socks from Canada's department of defense ( i buy them when i can find them) great big thick white/grey 100% woolen socks. I'm diabetic so my feet and legs are always cold but not wearing these socks.
@BlueCR0555 жыл бұрын
Great! A tarp above the bed to protect you against snow or rain would be useful. Nice tips, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@firehat8711 жыл бұрын
Forget that guy. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.
@reylindsey82179 жыл бұрын
Like your video. Your exactly right man about getting a good wool blanket. I was actually going to buy a rescue wool blanket till I saw this video. I like buying the GI. I wish they made over sized wool blankets you could probably do more with it.Hope to see more videos of yours. issued wool blankets. Some surplus stores sell them between 20-30 bucks
@paulx76209 жыл бұрын
They make them up to king size machine wash and dry at Faribault mill but just remember a 100% quality wool blanket is HIGH they make them for the military.
@OutdoorEnthusiast10111 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate . Don't get caught up on the military blankets .. There are 100% wool blankets available on Ebay at lower costs and are much thicker . I have an old hospital blanket , 2 Scottish blankets , Yak wool blanket and an Italian wool blanket non military . I like to use them as an extra layer on top of a moderate sleeping bag .. Superb insulation . Thanks for sharing mate Luke
@redghost-uy7hq10 жыл бұрын
if you can get them for a lot less, 50 and 70% wool blankets are still good for people on an extreme budget. im using a us army surplus 100% wool blanket. though most of the wool is recycled wool from other sources. its pretty big and i paid around $15 for it. it can wrap around me perfectly and im 6'2 and pretty well built with some fat on me.
@redghost-uy7hq10 жыл бұрын
but it was surplus and used and had small fraying on the outside. im pleased with it, and after washing it a few times its softened up a lot.
@ranndomundead91129 жыл бұрын
only problem with 100% is its so damn uncomfortable. Id say go 70% unless your in the northern states haha
@redghost-uy7hq9 жыл бұрын
I'm in upstate new york so I definitely need the 100 percent.
@ranndomundead91129 жыл бұрын
Cole Duprey do yourself a favor and just move south...lol
@redghost-uy7hq9 жыл бұрын
o yeah this state sucks in everyway possible so i intend to once im done college.
@LegendSexy11 жыл бұрын
When I go backpacking I always take a wool blanket along with my sleeping bag. Wool blankets alone get very cold in sub freezing temperatures.
@bradcampbell72535 жыл бұрын
i have slept in the back of my truck all of october and november here in denver. i have a futon mattress in the bed, and use 2 fleece blankets and a third one and i am good to below freezing.wear a hat, and a hoodie to add extra warmth. i wear my street clothes if they are not filthy to sleep in. no shoes and unbutton trousers. if you kick the blankets off you will likely wake up in an uncontrollable shiver.
@dean26566 жыл бұрын
I love that famous sentence. I used it as part of my best man speech.
@schizzultz8 жыл бұрын
I have a thick 1960s us army wool blanket, sat outside at 30 degrees wrapped in it and I was cookin. It prob weighs 4 lbs, but combined with a light bag, it's gtg
@wayneburbage89005 жыл бұрын
Nice descriptions. You sound friendly. Well done.
@BBQDad4635 жыл бұрын
Thoughtfully presented. You could use the tarp as a shelter if you expected bad weather, so your sleep setup is flexible.
@havfunwithit5 жыл бұрын
Your a good kid and I enjoyed your video. Young people like you give me hope for the future.
@dirtintodust10 жыл бұрын
15 Minutes Later... A bear finds a giant green burrito.
@deepsouthNZ5 жыл бұрын
instead it would be a Danish
@Husholdninger5 жыл бұрын
Either Denmark is not good for finding bears, or, bears are not good at finding Denmark. Bears are not a problem in Denmark.
@pedalsbeatlejuicelodermeie3195 жыл бұрын
What hell's wrong with you people, he made a joke and probably doesn't care if their is or isn't fucking bears in Denmark, morons you just have to show how boring you really are, so chip chip ya' bloody bastards.
@jfs135 жыл бұрын
@@pedalsbeatlejuicelodermeie319 👍🤡😜🤣🤣🤣😂
@Treksmom5 жыл бұрын
I got it! Ha ha ha!!! 😃
@OutdoorEnthusiast10111 жыл бұрын
Yep watched it all bud . Towards the end of September i was using the Elite 2 sleeping bag but felt the cold coming through mainly on top .. Nice wool blanket gave me a fair few degrees of comfort , an excellent barrier from the cold . Switched to the Elite 5 now but at a -20 rating im as warm as a flea on a dogs ball bag .
@GoodBlokesNZ11 жыл бұрын
Cheers for that - I have slept in the woods with my boots on - but generally not when I have a blanket or any other cover (other than the debris shelter) - certainly, would instinctively take my boots off if I did. Will have a bit more of an experiment. Thanks.
@rnp49711 жыл бұрын
excellent vid never thought of the dimond shape with tucking in
@MidsierramusingBlogspot11 жыл бұрын
you said dry socks or none at all. I had wet merino wool socks and took them off to sleep in a winter camping situation. My feet got cold and in desperation, I put my wet socks back on. My feet warmed back up. So I guess wet wool socks are better than no socks. Great video on how to use the blanket
@cnawan10 жыл бұрын
The diagonal "burrito" looks good, thanks for that idea. Now show me how to sleep in a great kilt :)
@richardhummell249711 жыл бұрын
The Roman Army learned how to sleep in wool blankets way before Dave. Dave belongs to the second oldest profession in the world. He learned the same way the Roman soldiers were taught. From an older soldier. I was taught the exact same way by a veteran of the Second World War in 1964. Because I live in a colder climate we use 2 blankets and even then, boy, can it get cold at night!
@Lean54011 жыл бұрын
Nice work on the vid. Many people don't realize just how warm wool can be. If you have your base layers already on you can get by very nicely precisely as shown here.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
Hi :) Thanks alot, the dimensions are roughly 2.30 meters x 1.80 if i remember right. Otherwise you can look it up, this is a rothco 70% percent wool blanket.
@bushcraftnl869 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best ways, only you have to take into account the weather. If you know it's going to rain you'll have to choose a second option. You don't want to wake up in the morning with a wet head or body. There is always a chance to get overcooled. You can also make a fire to warm up.
@TheWinterfox1010 жыл бұрын
Wow. I had no idea that I didn't know how to sleep in a wool blanket. Good to know. Very informative. Thanks for the upload.
@Wamvaerk11 жыл бұрын
Actually you DO wanna keep your socks on for the nigth. As long as they are made of wool. Ofcourse not if cotton. But keeping your woolen clothes on is one of the best ways for them to get dry again. And also wool can keep you warm, even when a little wet. another hint: You can also put your socks between base and midlayer of shirt :) works great with soles of your boots to. greetings
@barnaclebill16153 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip and good on u for admitting your faults... we never stop learning. 👍👍😁🇺🇸
@evidex11 жыл бұрын
Wool blankets rock. I had the luck to find two large 100% wool blankets in a charity shop. Got them both for €2. They seem a bit larger and thicker than the one you're using, and I generally roll into both of them, to be toasty warm all night.
@drcsep11 жыл бұрын
Great info. Nice to see young adults doing great and good things. Keep it up... You have a bright future ahead... God bless.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
It's danish M/84 camo. Based on flecktarn, but no orange. It is slighty different. More green.
@MoonPhaze511 жыл бұрын
I found a few thicker wool blankets at an army surplus dealer. I saw some at a gun show once too.
@afrohman110 жыл бұрын
Wool blankets are nice but here in the US the good thick 100% wool blankets are expensive. The best ones all seem to be imported from the UK. I like to combine a medium weight wool blanket inside a sleeping bag.
@Robbob993310 жыл бұрын
Look up DoD Auctions or a local military surplus shop and buy one for $25-$45
@protectpersevere20303 жыл бұрын
Never thought of that diagonal method just subbed!
@michaelthomas71785 жыл бұрын
If you ever slept in freezing cold, you would know to dig a trench build a fire in it to get the ground hot, then rake coals a cover trench with hot spoil, a cover layer of pine Bowes, or leaves. Then your ground mat, then pad, then blankets with poncho or tent cover if you got it. You can also crinkle up newspaper as insulation for your pants and shirt. Damn space blankets will not work in that kind of cold.
@omegathenoob64533 жыл бұрын
Awesome video dude, awesome explanation of everything
@monicajones84509 жыл бұрын
Your so adorable. Thanks for the helpful hints. Keep up good work
@richardfloyd73878 жыл бұрын
if you added a couple of more blankets with the one little thin wool, i would be much warmer. even cover the wool with a tarp which seems to make a big difference! BTW I have a Hudson Bay wool blanket and it is the coldest blanket ever.
@captainfragger62952 жыл бұрын
It's also good to know that your diagonal way was the best. But you should set it up diagonally on the tarp as well and you can fold the tarp the same as your blanket and it will keep falling snow or rain off of you also you should take two sticks and stab them in the ground and put your boots upside down over them so it will not rain or snow directly into your boots. There are a thousand ways to do things. But you must keep in mind how you need to do it if you are in bad weather other than just being cold. The way I described as the way Cowboys did it in the United States way back when. It worked for them and it will work for you. Those guys had to live outside for months on end. In all types of weather
@JohnSmith-vb6jx3 жыл бұрын
That blanket wont be enough when temps dip down below freezing. A good set of insulated base layers and heavy wool socks along with an insulated ground pad or thick layer of pine bows is critical. I know this video is just to show different methods of using the wool blanket but nobody should get the idea that you will have a good night sleep in cold conditions with that set up.
@westernpink10 жыл бұрын
I love my wool blankets, but my family doesn't. Now maybe I can convince them, since they talk about snow camping, how truly wonderful they are! lol You did a good job on the video.
@arielswings Жыл бұрын
Pretty good! However, you might consider adding an element to have some kind of simple shelter overhead, as to protect from cold air descending upon you during the night, causing significant condensation and external freezing on your blanket. It also does the same to protect your boots from the elements. Also would like to recommend a Hudson's Bay blanket, the very best! Cheers!
@RDPproject11 жыл бұрын
Yes I do. I have told you that I lived in Tistrup for a few years...didnt I ? I even miss the house that I lived in.
@Danishbushcrafter11 жыл бұрын
Merino is used for things like buffs and baselayers etc. It would be really expensive to use it for a blanket.
@WanderingTheWild11 жыл бұрын
that'll sure keep you warm! Like the leather straps to hold the role together!
@petechandanatural9 жыл бұрын
yes, u need a little bit thicker wool blanket and use the extra tarp to wrap your self to avoid any moisture dew in the morning.
@RomeoWhiskey69210 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you fold the tarp over you and tuck it in to retain heat? If it snows or rains, or even a heavy frost, it will shed it. In the military, we used ponchos and poncho liners for survival sleeping. Many times I added a wool blanket to this combo, and it was bearable, if not comfortable. Heavy tho.
@stevelumby82605 жыл бұрын
Too right
@kingharryannis11 жыл бұрын
A wool blanket is a life saver.
@jeffstone79125 жыл бұрын
Slip to one side of the tarp and pull the tarp over you. You will be warmer. Especially if there’s any dew or frost.
@craigslaunwhite5798 жыл бұрын
i was actually wanting this video to last longer just cause of the music.