Looking to help those having trouble setting a traditional army style cot. The trick is the last part of the br. I hope this helps.
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@stewartjas688 жыл бұрын
youtube's been around for over ten years and this is BY FAR the most instructional and helpful video.
@sunbladerr8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I hope you get a chance to use your cot for summer camping.
@FranchiseKicks3 жыл бұрын
DAMN! I was in the Army for 4 years and none of us ever knew how to get that last bar in. Not even the older Joe's who has been in for a decade knew how to do it. We all just laid that last bar on top and called it a day. This looks so damn easy to do and none of us ever thought to use leverage from the actual cot. My life is literally made complete now.
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@pizzaman4545457 жыл бұрын
10 years in the Army and I finally know how to do this thanks to you! LOL!
@popatop756 жыл бұрын
man where were you 47 years ago,,, army vet here and always slept without that last bar connected.. thanks
@sunbladerr9 жыл бұрын
Has this helped anyone? please let me know your success.
@shannfen9 жыл бұрын
+sunbladerr Thanks! For the life of me I couldn't figure out how to get that 2nd bar on!! I'm going to try this!
@blackhatch468 жыл бұрын
+sunbladerr Yep. 12 years in the Marines and no one showed me this.
@starguard41228 жыл бұрын
6 years Army..Same here
@militarygecko788 жыл бұрын
Staff Sergeant? 60,000 dollars is your yearly salary.
@sanfranciscobay7 жыл бұрын
Yes it helped me. You are using leverage and gravity to put the second end piece in place.
@DustineNannette7 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. This has been a frustration to me for nearly a year. I have just been leaving that last bar off my cot when camping, but then I get a saggy cot. Figured there had to be an answer so finally got the idea to come to youtube and here you are! I now have a nice tight cot thanks to you, and am going to have a great night's sleep! Thanks so much for taking the time to video it~!
@johnbinzhou2 жыл бұрын
I accidentally found an even easier way while cleaning the cot. All you have to do is mist the fabric and I'll loosen a lot. Once wet, even my 10 year son can put on the last bar.
@renaissancemarinetv35364 жыл бұрын
the method is fine and good if you have the room to be throwing your cot up in the air. but in a crowded tent or shelter your liable to get your ass handed to you if you slap another Marine in the head with your flailing cot. just use your weapon barrel to pry the last notch in to place. thats why they gave it to you. by the way, that plastic extender on the other side is in case your cot fabric has gotten loose and you need to get it tightened more.
@daronw.richardson69852 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was doing 2 things wrong, 1 grommet to grommet, you put metal to grommet, and not knowing to use weight to stretch the canvas. Awesome video.
@kerim.peardon55515 жыл бұрын
I think of my self as a pretty stout gal, but even with your method, I had to admit the cot won the battle. But I won the war, because I did get the bars hooked under the ends. (Had to do that on one end regardless because the nipples were broken off.) I don't take no shit from no cot. Maybe after I use it a while, it will stretch out enough I can give this a try again. (As it is now, you can bounce a quarter off it, so I don't have to worry about sag.) A friend was throwing it away, so I got it for free. Just needs some stitching in a few places where the threads are raveling out.
@victorchang13468 жыл бұрын
Went camping this weekend, and used your method. Worked like magic!! Thank you!
@SnoopReddogg Жыл бұрын
I always just assumed the cot was designed as a selection guide so that people who could fit the 2nd bar without breaking something could be earmarked for specialist and/or officer training. Everyone else would be cast to the grunts. I was infantry.... so I never saw one properly assembled.
@joshpeterson72166 жыл бұрын
7 cots later... new there was a way
@ScrumDelly4 жыл бұрын
Well. I feel like an idiot! Hahaha thanks for this
@genegowdy91646 жыл бұрын
Dan man, I spent 20 minutes with a pry bar and a screw driver. live and learn! thanks for the vid. now I know
@kenmadden18968 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you, I had the rubber disk going over the stud instead of on the out side. works perfect now
@sanfranciscobay7 жыл бұрын
The rubber disk is a wall bumper.
@armydlguy5 жыл бұрын
SanFranciscoBay I never knew that, thanks!
@ironhorsegladiator50347 жыл бұрын
Smart, they should really include this clever method in their setup instruction.
@alisiddiqui11623 жыл бұрын
i agree! it took me 2 hours to figure out how to get the last rod in and after seeing this video,it took me 2 seconds. love this guy
@gramaglias7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very helpful video. I have a vintage army cot with thick canvas and wood frame and this worked like a charm!
@douglasriley45677 жыл бұрын
That works, but the end poles are designed to have the plastic bumpers inward on the pegs.They are not wll bumpers as someone assumed.
@shadesofidaho7 жыл бұрын
I know this is old. THANK YOU so much!!!! I have been fighting this for half an hour. I f I could give you 100 thumbs up. I would do so!!! I have the exact cot. Exact issue.
@jimmuir28183 жыл бұрын
Life saver....wished I had seen this years ago. Saves a lot of pain and injury (at least to your pride)!
@Darkc0w6 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you so much. I'm a civilian contractor engineer and I had set one of these up for the first time. Thanks again for the trick, I didn't even think about it like that.
@notfamousprepper73694 жыл бұрын
Just picked up one of these cots today and this video was super helpful. This cot is like a tank 👍
@23Boggzy2 жыл бұрын
Put a little water on the sleeping part. Put your feet on the x support frame and pull. It goes right on. No need to stand it up and put all that effort.
@GBNoobTown2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! This is a life saver. I've always used a prybar of sorts. I still will if I'm setting up on soggy/muddy ground. This is perfect for dry setups.
@shannonfritsch6647 Жыл бұрын
SOO AWESOME!! THANK YOU!
@alisiddiqui11623 жыл бұрын
such a great video! i saw couple of videos to get the last piece of rod inside the hole and kept trying for 2 hours but the rod wouldn't budge The other videos said to use a screw driver to provide leverage but it didn't help. your idea of turning the cot to use the feet as a lever for such a great idea. i did it and my cot was all assembled. great instructions and video, thank you!
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
I wish I help a helper to video the technique better. It make me happy that you were successful. Be Well and Good Journey
@MothMan-jl3qh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! Helped me a bunch
@zealous_fervor10 ай бұрын
The moment you stood it up, my eyes bulged out of my head, and I think my liquified brain leaked out of my ears. It's so obvious but never came to myself, or ANY of my camping buddies' minds. Thanks!
@michaelm23437 жыл бұрын
So the rubber end aren't supposed to fit into the knobs? I flipped the over to the metal side and they went in.
@rajeshvaria50032 жыл бұрын
All those years of high school and finally a practical use of using leverage, lol. I can't understand why they don't have these instructions included with the cot, would make things 1,000x.easier
@G_Robb2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've just been using mine without the last bar. Lol! Now I can get it right and it'll probably be more comfortable (a lil bit anyway).
@RagnarRobledo8 ай бұрын
Thanks i was about to burn down mine and call it a day
@sunbladerr7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Some people ignore the step of sitting on the fabric to stretch and loosen the tension. Be Well and Good Journey.
@nect73543 жыл бұрын
Terrible camera view...
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
Yes,you are correct. This was first attempt a posting a video. Be Well and Good Journey
@nect73543 жыл бұрын
@@sunbladerr God bless you.
@romer769 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! I knew it was about the lever arm, but the trick is the lever on a different plane. Well done!!!
@Larmagauche2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was checking how to set one of this bed I had from a former US base in Germany. Now it is ready and working so I can ship it to Ukraine via people rescue association
@clarityofthought3 жыл бұрын
I were to buy one of these what should i look out for?
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
Almost any army surplus store should have these old cots. Some sporting goods stores as well. Thanks for watching.
@LuisRivera-iu6de2 жыл бұрын
This has made my life easier after 11 years. Thank you!
@calmkenny41753 ай бұрын
I can confirm, Do Not Put Your Fin...
@colinparko86633 ай бұрын
why did you stop typing...........oooohh I know why
@danielalamo20754 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I just bought three army style cots. Only one has one of the spreader sticks. I'm just going to make some. I paid $20 for the three cots.
@frankartieta67527 жыл бұрын
I seen someone complaining about there cots ! I think these cots are some ot the best ever ! That fella crying ought to just sleep on the ground :) You can normally buy these off of eBay for about 50 bucks a piece ! I have about 6 ! I love these cots !
@BurpinTurpin779Ай бұрын
This video literally just saved my camping trip!! Thank you hahaha
@colinparko86633 ай бұрын
just bought one of these... once it's together nice and tight, is it just as easy to take the bar out again when I've finished using it
@djmystery72352 жыл бұрын
I did this, the fabric tore apart.
@sunbladerr2 жыл бұрын
Oops.
@everwharesismine4 жыл бұрын
why do you put it on backwards in the beginning.. and you are missing pieces on the spreaders...
@chloer.64952 жыл бұрын
You sir are a life saver. THANK YOU! 😂😭👏
@RambloManiacs Жыл бұрын
Still couldn't do it. Couldn't get the third one in let alone the fourth
@manueliii47213 жыл бұрын
Thank so much I was about to fight this thing your video saved the day
@MichaelSparks3 жыл бұрын
Don't know why it is so hard for people to figure this out.... I've been doing this for years!
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Like any puzzle the solution looks easy in hindsight. Do love demos if you’re camping near friends.
@cliffordjones69677 жыл бұрын
You are a life saver-thanks!
@jasongibbs8938 ай бұрын
You are A LIFE SAVER
@sunbladerr7 ай бұрын
I’m glad it helped. Happy camping. Be Well and Good Journey
@metalikz9119 Жыл бұрын
You.. are.. the best sir.
@sunbladerr Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helped.
@BigSarnt2 жыл бұрын
Maaaaaaaan I've bamboozled for years on setting this thing up
@Redoctober652 жыл бұрын
Brilliant was struggling trying pry bar and pole for leverage.
@topflight653 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this was helpful for you.
@loatatuikaba7594 жыл бұрын
I'm missing parts to this cot. Where can I find the middle screws/knobs and another bar?
@sunbladerr4 жыл бұрын
Loata Tuikaba It May be cheaper to buy a old cot with all the parts from an army surplus store.
@jeyakumar33467 ай бұрын
Whats the price and give the details. Cash on delivery.
@jjoganic8 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.
@gromcrusher3 жыл бұрын
OMG, thx for that trick man! You saved my night sleep!
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this worked. One I hope to make a better version of this video. Be Well and Good Journey Richie
@michaeltaylor20792 жыл бұрын
That’s why Marines sleep on the ground.
@kurtrussell52284 жыл бұрын
I think the plastic grommets connect to the plastic nipples.....if you use the aluminum side it damages the nipple and will eventually break it off
@sanfranciscobay3 жыл бұрын
I thought the plastic nipples were bumpers to protect the wall if you push the head or foot against the wall.
@kurtrussell52283 жыл бұрын
@@sanfranciscobay no way dude
@firdausramli20664 жыл бұрын
this is militray camp bed?
@sunbladerr4 жыл бұрын
Muhammad Firdaus Mohammad Ramli Yes. This a traditional us army cot.( bed) The design is still wildly use by US manufacturing. Pre 1980’s the covering was a cotton or cotton blend. Now, probably it more common to see a nylon weather resistant material. The mechanics are the same. Using the leverage of the frame in an upright position and the strength of your thighs ( along with your body weight) for the last connection does the trick. Don’t forget to pre-stretch fabric by bouncing your body weight. I’m hoping you find this worth your time.
@firdausramli20664 жыл бұрын
@@sunbladerr Hi, thank you so much for the info. looking forward to get this military issue. looks so robust
@TheFoezee3 жыл бұрын
they literally just threw these at us and said go to bed.
@SavageAlaskan13 жыл бұрын
Thank you I just bought two of these and there tuff
@michaelmiller5618 Жыл бұрын
I use a pry bar to pry the tight side into place.
@RealMerkifi4 жыл бұрын
This shit didnt even work wtf
@Human_leg3 жыл бұрын
Thank I almost had given up hope
@carlotai46355 жыл бұрын
What brand is that cot please ?
@sunbladerr5 жыл бұрын
Carlo Tai this is just an average army surplus one man cot. US surplus shops are common in the south USA. I’m sorry that I didn’t get to you first post more quickly. Good Journey Richie.
@zorgzev963 жыл бұрын
Me in the field “how the hell does this thing go together?”
@rivercrich3 жыл бұрын
what brand does the military use?
@Mr19assassin742 жыл бұрын
Works great for one thats broken in... not new
@hardtimes12673 жыл бұрын
What is the weight limit for this cot?
@EricWebSurfer2 жыл бұрын
Seems like a bad design, but simple so less to go wrong is good. This method doesn’t look too difficult. I tried to put one of those together when I was younger just to see how it opened, but I didn’t need it at the time so I gave up. This is a good trick. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@williambradfordbaldwin43862 жыл бұрын
where can i get one likr this?
@lovefreebee3 жыл бұрын
before we put the sidebars in make sure the smaller holes facing downward so that it can hold up the mosquito net stickpoles, and use a strong stick or metal pipe to ply up the second sidebar is sooo much easier without standing upward cot bed...that's how i do it!
@eddiewalker4530 Жыл бұрын
I always got the material wet then it would stretch. Only practical around home, with time to let it dry. Thanks for the great video!
@TkyHtr2 жыл бұрын
Good job - It works!
@joshrichards83992 жыл бұрын
Was in active duty for 6 years, national guard for 3, and was today years old when I learned this.
@s1alker5647 жыл бұрын
I bought a new one from ebay and my end bar went on with a little force after stretching the canvas some. Guess I just got lucky. Thanks for the video, very informative.
@strawberrykisses41137 жыл бұрын
I want to see if this will fit into a camping backpack. Could you please do another video on this? Thanks!
@brynleybodinham57037 жыл бұрын
hi i struggled for a hour, sweat and blood to try and put the last bar in then i thought i see if there is a knack on youtube and guess what here it is, many many thanks for this information it has made it so simple to fit ABT The Mad Trapper
@theresaarmstrong92978 жыл бұрын
Now I know how to take mine apart. Thank you!!
@sunbladerr7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this information helped you. Again, this was not my discovery. I am glad to share it.
@Time-travel-1880 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@rociovalencia1467Ай бұрын
Que cuesta
@0071981mike3 жыл бұрын
WRONG
@sunbladerr3 жыл бұрын
Please tell me what’s wrong.
@0071981mike3 жыл бұрын
@@sunbladerr plastic knobs are what the pegs go into
@MatthewinGooseneck2 жыл бұрын
Best advice
@markzelinskymeditations Жыл бұрын
👍You da man🙏
@aundreawilliams12117 жыл бұрын
awesome. this definitely helped me. I just got a new cot in today and could get an answer back from the seller yet on how to get that other end in
@TheNameIsMo17 жыл бұрын
One little pop... maybe two little pops😁 Thanks for sharing this brother!
@leoandy822 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@KO-bn6ll6 жыл бұрын
No thats not the fastest way .... Bula is the fastest.... email me and ill show you.🤙 but killas
@andyb41017 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to use a lever for some time with no luck. Your trick is amazing. Thank you.
@inahuffman69992 жыл бұрын
I need end bars for mine! This was a fantastic video.
@Skyscore5212 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration. Saved for life😁
@everwharesismine8 жыл бұрын
Umm.. isn't the plastic plug... supposed to be going over the plastic nub?... you have it facing outward... otherwise...great idea....
@sanfranciscobay7 жыл бұрын
The rubber disk is a wall bumper.
@RICRend5 жыл бұрын
Helpful tip, standing it upright.
@danstandish85068 жыл бұрын
Great idea - works quite easy doing it that way
@wccn63846 жыл бұрын
Your end bars are backwards
@stevenkimdmd5 жыл бұрын
It's upside down too.
@oxford8215 жыл бұрын
Steven Kim Why upside down? I see the bar ends have a small hole other side is a bigger hole. Why is that?