Hidden Camp | Winter Warmth With No Fire

[@ONThree]

Would this setup work for you? Thanks for watching!

[@outdoorkids6062]

You’re welcome dad

[@matthewmchenry9331]

Where did you get that bivvy? I turned mine in. Seeing ultralight inflatables fit inside it makes me wish I didn't.

[@GLEN1061]

Pad should go inside the bivy!

[@blueridgerealtor]

It sure would work for me

[@Bruno-ns7gm]

Ranger Grave is your best option for what you seek to achieve troop. Don't forget to police your human footprint 😁

[@jamesparker6383]

One of the things I use to look for are spider webs that are crossing trails in the early mornings. That's a sure way to know if something or someone has been through there.

[@mississippihiker545]

SERE school teaches BLISS for sight selection : Blend(into surroundings ), Low ( to the ground,I.e. low silhouette), Irregular (shape) , Small ( in size), Secluded ( location , I.e. the thicker the brush the better) I would add that motion gives you away. Stillness pays off. I have had people walk past me and have no clue I was there. I wasn’t well hidden so I didn’t move until they passed. Had I moved I would have been spotted. At another time I had someone stop and take a smoke break right next to me while I was on an anti poaching operation…wasn’t spotted. And yes the poachers were caught. Good stuff Jason.

[@johnpetry6753]

Just getting off the trail several yards can be enough. There have been backpackers missing for years found just off trail. Even with brightly colored gear.

[@campsiteministries]

When speaking about discretion don't forget to mention noise discipline. Sometimes even when people can't see a campsite, they can hear a campsite, especially at night when sound can travel farther. If you are by yourself try to keep noise and movement to a minimum. If you are with others definitely keep talking to a minimum, or to a low whisper at the very least.

[@robdavidson4945]

If you suspect that someone may be following you up the trail I was taught to travel some distance past your observation post or hidden camp before you quit the trail so you can see who is following if that is a worry. The old style cowboy bedroll I used when I started backpacking and camping as a kid in the early 60's was just an oversize canvas tarp with snap hooks and Pendleton wool blankets. The "matress" was first move the rocks out of the way and pile up grass or leaves on the ground. This much heavier than what you are showing. The new equipment you have is much better. I haven't slept on the ground on purpose for many years now. From now on it's a camp cot in a tent or camp trailer. I kinda miss the adventure though.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Really great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@davesanders9203]

You must be an old fart - like me! LOL!

[@robdavidson4945]

​@@davesanders9203yeah I'll be 69 in a couple months. Don't know where the time went.

[@matthewmchenry9331]

Strange, I find deer tend to cross directly into my Corolla doing 62 with the highbeams on.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Hahahaha!! So true.

[@dennym1172]

You too!

[@kurtbaier6122]

Thanks for showing your approach to a real situation. I remember you and Alan talking about using a M81 Mil Poncho during one episode for stealth buyout and observation and a similar location. So I painted one side of my M81 poncho with tan and different browns to match leaf debris. Louisana hiker showed how he rigged up his poncho with the M81 poncho liner attached at each corner, and how he would burrow under neath it. Providing both a tent and blanket. So I have done the same but added a Survive Outdoors Longer quiet Mylar blanket to it. I also carry a full zip mattress full length which can be doubled for extra padding or insulation or to get my boots off of really cold snow or ground. I spray painted the folding matt as well, tan and browns on one side gray on the other. The Mylar is safety pinned to the poncho liner. I used to clear packaging tape to reinforce where I will pin it with large safety pins. So it can be quickly be set up as a tent or used as a waterproof blanket and can extend down to lower temperatures in conjunction with extra clothing. Which allows me to set up and break camp quickly. Below 45 to 40 F I bring a small Summer bag. I unzip it but leave a foot box to put my feet and legs below the knees and drape the feast over me like a quilt. This allows for freedom of movement. I use a alcohol stove and two cup thermos for cold camp. If I wake up chilled the hot drink is a life saver.

[@renegadearms]

Sleeping on the ground in the fall always reminds me of when I was a teenager me and my camping buddies had pieces of plywood we kept at our spot and we had canvas sleeping bags so we could sleep on the ground beside the fire.

[@KT_survival]

Woodland MSS Bivy - classic piece of sleeping system. Generally good choices and nice setup. Cheers!

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Indeed it is!

[@casper3130]

but.. the USMC Improved Bivy is way better, it has a screened window and wire to keep it up out of your face.

[@blueridgerealtor]

I’m ready for a non permissive camping family trip ❤

[@robertbates6057]

So basically Jason left you with the wild kids and escaped on up the ridge for awhile lol. The weather's been great for it lately.

[@robertbates6057]

BTW, does Rachel still work at BRR?

[@blueridgerealtor]

@@robertbates6057 Lol. He needed it. He’s been my nurse for a month and a half. I’m high maintenance. He got me a babysitter while he was gone. 🤣

[@blueridgerealtor]

@@robertbates6057 I’m not sure what BRR is?

[@robertbates6057]

Were you sick? I hope your feeling better.@@blueridgerealtor

[@00Klingon]

That looks like a pretty nice setup. I've got a similar one with the MSS bivy and Big Agnus sleeping pad. One of the hardest things for me is to decide what not to bring over what to bring. Before I know it, my pack is too bulky and too heavy. I want options to be prepared, hammock, inflatable mattress, rain gear, ground pad, etc... it gets out of hand quickly.

[@jasongarling20]

Being sneaky, be very quite, we are hunting wascally wabbits! But seriously, great info. And any day in the woods is a great day!

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Wabbits are da worst!

[@zakth1625]

Great lesson, will come handy this winter!

[@Cetok01]

Jason: I really like watching your videos. I just ordered an MSS bivvy, can't wait till it arrives. I'm curious; do you ever worry about waking up ticks and other critters that might be in the dead leaves during the cold season? I've thought about spraying around the outer opening of the bag with permethrin. Your thoughts?

[@user-McGiver]

again... a power bank and some heating pads will always be my last resort when it comes to extreme cold, a lightweight sl. bag and a fleece insert are my layers, a poncho, tarp, and mylar are always with me, and a mattress and a mat too... I will add a camo net to the collection and I'm ready ... I forgot!... an army woolen blanket, cut in the middle serves me as a ''poncho liner'' and has so many uses...

[@robertcainjr.7627]

While hunting, we were always told to make exaggerated high steps, up and down, slowly. Minimizes your presence buy less disruption. Dragging your heels like normal walking turns foliage and releases smells indicating your presence to game animals. Same with humans, you can smell fresh disruptions like damp,moldy overturned leaves and fresh dirt smells.

[@scottbee501]

Yes. My inflatable pad got multiple leaks and I learned my lesson. Thus, i carry a mat.

[@williamwalker1277]

I can't sleep in my own bed much less in the woods. I'm watching this video at one 35 AM in the morning .

[@criscross6591]

While using my sleep system in bad weather without a tent I would put my gortex jacket on backwards, so I could keep my arms and face out of the bivy sack and fill it up with my wet exhaust air. ( and Keep my rifle handy… army thing 😂)

[@casper3130]

Do like deer do, crawl into a thicket but, cut you out an area within the thicket big enough to set up your sleep system. If you must have fire dig a hole to make a fire pit deep enough to hide the fire. When sleeping in a thicket you're out of sight and if by chance someone did find out you were in there there's no way they could sneak up on you without you hearing them.

[@michaelreynoldsok]

The MSS bivvy punches above its weight. It’s Goretex, so its pretty much bombproof (rain, wind, abrasions). I’ve slept in driving rain in that bivvy, and been perfectly fine. Great video.

[@weirdsweetcoolplants]

Somehow even though I don't like camping in rain due to the fact that I get cold easily, mainly if I'm not moving obviously, somehow I want to try that sometime! It does sound "sort of" fun.

[@michaelreynoldsok]

It was an interesting situation. The short take away for me was the certainty of the MSS bivy’s value. I love using it.

[@jasongarling20]

I absolutely love the bivy system! 💯 the outer bivy, definitely. The sol,breathable bivy is subject to approval... 🤔

[@matthewmchenry9331]

I bought one recently, and it's impressive for the size, weight, and cost. I've only practice ran it indoors so far, but it is definitely breathable and will add several degrees of comfort range. People say it is wind and water resistant as well. I think it would be a rock solid bivvy for sitting under a poncho.

[@leesonoutdoors]

Like the idea of flying the poncho low easy to cover with Litter and hide and extra layer of weather protection

[@prepperdan]

some cammo netting could be handy

[@brianleverich4467]

In Minnesota half your pack weight is gear to stay warm shelter is a must winter camping hear is like camping above tree line in the rockies . Ground pad under air pad inside bivy two bags and a fleece blanket with polar weight fleece in a tent and it’s still cold .tent stoves are nice

[@MikeSimmons923]

Excellent work sir! An option if the mattress fails, unlike a multi chamber mattress a single chamber mattress like the Thermarest Scout could be stuffed with duff in a pinch.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Good call!

[@johnpoole8321]

I stuck one of those winshield sun blockers in my bag. Good for insulated from ground . Folds like an accordian. Super lightweight.Might even be able to cook on it in sun lol.

[@MikeSimmons923]

@@johnpoole8321 excellent advice. Thanks for sharing!

[@davesanders9203]

All good info. If someone needs a fire to cook, do it in the middle of the day. Where the second goal is to cook food. The first being to be "undetected". I did use what many call a "Smugglers Fire". Dig a hole in the ground at least 6 - 8" deep. Pile ALL the dirt in a cone or on a tree bark. Or some way to be able to snuff out the fire in ONE SECOND with no/minimal smoke. Fire is just twigs and only enough time to heat water or cook food. PS: If you can time it right at early "dusk". Enough light to see what you're doing and be done and fire out it 10 minutes. Difficult for others to see at dusk. - - - unless they have an IR scope!

[@soon2bsaint680]

Called cold camping in the Texas Rangers they got this from the Comanche

[@outdoorkids6062]

Very interesting

[@michaelmathers6739]

That spot is good from that one spot on the trail if you move 20 ft forward or 20 ft back you may be in clear sight

[@lakeside2143]

I was wondering the best way to move around if there are a few inches of snow. Tracks would really show up

[@Markus_321go]

"Darling, I really have to shoot this important video for SD today." ...Later that afternoon: 😴😴😴...😂😉 Thanks for all the insights and useful tips.👍🏻

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Hahahaha! It happens.

[@jasongarling20]

You definitely have a superpower! I wish I could just lay down and sleep anywhere! It's definitely a gift! I can't unless I'm literally physically exhausted, and mentally exhausted. Other than that it takes a Xanax to know me out for the count!

[@straykitten4998]

But can he sleep standing up?

[@jasongarling20]

@straykitten4998 lmao! Now that's funny! And that's the question! 💯 So Jason Salyer, CAN YOU SLEEP STANDING UP BAREFOOT ON A CASE OF GLASS BOTTLES LIKE IN YHE MOVIE "Life" with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence!?!?

[@sajahb7444]

@@straykitten4998good question 😂

[@straykitten4998]

@@jasongarling20 I found a clip of the scene. No, I couldn't sleep standing on bottles. Did they get shot?

[@jasongarling20]

@straykitten4998 no, they didn't get shot! Lol, they ended up making up! (They were fighting)

[@suzannebecken7682]

I would bring my boots in the bag with me...one next to each hip..keep em dry and warm....Im really small so may not work for a bigger person.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Good idea!

[@elwiub]

Good information and things to think about...thanks! 🙌

[@chrislukasak8530]

You southern boys Crack me up with your cute Lil sleep systems. Doent mean I'm not gonna watch tho. Always great tips and pointers for staying hidden in the woods.

[@williamburdon6993]

About the best set up on you tube, everyone wants to make a huge shelter and move a bunch of stuff around, thats not stealthy. This you could find early in the day and wait for dusk to go into and still be able to set up.Overnight no one is going to bother you especially if you don't make a fire. Of course if you are trying to be evasive or make a semi permanent place, you need to make changes , but 1 or 2 nights this is great.

[@elevatorman7750]

Great video brother

[@HorseHeadMike]

Chest rig no plates. EDC/shtf. Quick over the top run outside that could be bad.

[@sajahb7444]

I’m digging your system

[@kurtbaier6122]

Appreciate your tips. I would bring a inflatable pillow.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Good choice!

[@HorseHeadMike]

That’s a crazy great sleep system!!!! I need bug spray to sleep in central Florida that’s all

[@casper3130]

Get you a screen tent

[@soon2bsaint680]

Awesome video

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Thanks!

[@lisajohnston6422]

My biggest issue with sleeping on the ground is the creepy crawlers. I would drench my bivy in deet.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Winter time doesn’t have too much of that to worry about. In the summer it’s hard to beat a hammock.

[@jimsmall3864]

you should definitely j-hook into your camp location so that if you are followed you will see the intruder before he sees you

[@jasongarling20]

The truth comes out! U sneek off to the woods, away from wife and kids just to nap! Haha! BUSTED!

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Hahahahaha!! You got me!

[@WesS2016]

The other side of the leaf litter is it makes it hard to sneak up on you. You can't really try and sleep in a thicket in my part of the world. That's where the boogy bear lives, a.k.a. hogs, bobcats, harvester ants, etc. But if you can put a thicket between you and the trail you are not going to run into any zombies, they get hung on the thorns! And good video btw.

[@username689496]

Question: Does spraying silicone on the Gortex Bivvy hurt the breathability, and thus the condensation on the inside?

[@zulwhite6007]

Have u ever made a video about "How to avoid from getting stung by centipede, scorpion & snakes" in this situation.?

[@outdoorkids6062]

Nice work dad

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Appreciate it

[@LoneRangerSuperDave]

Hi Jason, your videos are great. What pack are you carrying? Thanks

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Thanks! EXO Mountain Gear. Pricey but awesome!

[@junedow7740]

👍great info😮

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Glad you think so!

[@mariesonoma]

Yes😊

[@steveg3784]

Thanks for the content! Great stuff, Curious why backtracking on your trail would be the most beneficial vs passing your chosen location it and looping around?

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Good idea! The point I was trying to get across is to not walk directly to your campsite from the trail. Thanks for commenting.

[@steveg3784]

Got ya, thanks again ! Really enjoying your content here and on your other channel

[@HaroldJohnston-ku3eo]

I snore like a bear . Not very stealthy 😅

[@Medictrent]

I have slept out like that before. I wish I would've had that bivy.

[@buzz5969]

OMG that thumbnail with gas mask and vest screams COD WARRIOR. Ill go out on a limb bet you don’t have the cannisters to go with that mask. Travelling in leaves is great, unless your trying to be quiet, grab a branch and sweep behind you, No one will track you. ALL GAME TRAILS are well worn and you NEVER CAMP on or near one... Get above it is idealistic. ALWAYS EASIER TO LOOK straight DOWN rather than try looking up. High ground has its advantages.😊🇺🇸✌🏻🍻

[@jeffechols5302]

See ya on the next one

[@FueltheFires]

Ironically my last video and my next video are spot on with this one lol

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍Very interesting

[@simpleman6542]

I can see you have never camped in Missouri... the red bugs would tear you up... with that sleep system....

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Red bugs? Not familiar with those. Even in the winter?

[@mamamack253]

I can relate to your super power! Bad thing is I do not wake easily! I want to know what kind of. backpack u r using in this video...I'm tired of digging a foot deep trying to locate an item! Thx Always enjoy your content.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

The pack is an EXO Mountain Gear 4800. Thanks!

[@tennesseelockpicking8803]

Do you have a link where I can get the camo bivy bag?

[@caseymauldin8396]

How would you adjust things if you were in a group of 3 to 5?

[@lakeside2143]

How do you not be seen or followed in the snow?

[@coreyhouser7178]

You stopped and said I can't see though that. Before you go off trail you should tell people,from where you stop walk anther 30 yards or so and still make sure it looks the same as where you were standing when you first spotted it. Cause you might walk 10 more feet and boom I can see.you your dead or I rob you. Don't just stop go off trail and around to the site. Walk a little more and make sure it's thick from all views from the trail. But all that said brother I love your channel keep.up.the good work..

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Thank you!

[@jasonmerrifield6342]

Works for me

[@straykitten4998]

What is the sleeping bag?

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Big Agnes Lost Ranger

[@TheLostGrid]

Be respectful by not going on others land. My doberman would likely attack a tresspasser. If they hurt him it would be over.

[@stevehartman1730]

Ill just go up n the woods n live as a hermit.God takes care of me

[@tomritter493]

Don't think you could inpfroove it yiu could tie a half poncho on top of the bivy just to male sure your heads covers ?..

[@smokethirteen]

You’ll sleep much much better with a small inflatable pillow. Takes no space and weighs nothing

[@casper3130]

Use your Pack as a Pillow

[@anthonyawayagain]

Great info if you can afford all the high tech crap you have!!!!!

[@SurvivalDispatch]

It is great.

[@Custompro36610]

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