Vintage Raised Bed Wool Blanket Trick

Making a comfortable bed in the wilderness doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. This is a simple, yet effective way to make a raised bed that is comfortable and can really make a difference when sleeping in the outdoors.
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[@christophercox5566]

OH!! This is going in my bushcraft toolkit. Please keep going with these vintage tried and true tips and tricks. These vids are pure gold!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@johnny56g]

A simple thank you, I never had the opportunity to learn these things as a scout growing up since our town was to small. Like they say you are never to old to learn.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, glad I can be of service!

[@matthewpulliam7473]

Haven’t made one of those in 30 years; brings back good memories. Nicely done!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@asmith7876]

Funny how YT recommended this video. As you mentioned it's an improvised stretcher from Boy Scout and Army days. However, this past weekend we made such a stretcher to move some huge rocks from one fire ring to another. How did YT know? I should have made a bed out of it!

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's an interesting coincidence for sure! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@trashman49057]

A similar one my granpa used was to have two sticks on one side. He put the blanket between them and rolled it a couple times. Sitting in the Y they couldn't unroll, especially with any weight in the bed. Thanks for sharing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's a great idea as well. Thank for sharing it and for watching the video!

[@tomjjackson21]

I really don't have an answer as to why your videos aren't more popular. I mean, they are. This channel has so much potential for growth though. The uploads are quick, informative, and relevant to your targeted demographic. I think this channel would really grow if you were to do some lives, and vlogs. Keep up the quality content. Using the stake for a pilot Is brilliant. It's so simple. I would have never thought of doing that. Really dig that bush hat. We need a vid on some great bush hat options and features, lol.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! I do hope to expand the channel's reach and appreciate your suggestions!

[@susanp.collins7834]

One of the things I like about James is that he almost always answers your questions or comments. Certain other bushcraft video people just don't bother. EVER.

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haa, super bed!!! Thanks for showing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@PREPFORIT]

A very important skill to have. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching, my friend!

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

That was genius! I've got to try that one next summer... 😀 Thx.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@clayjohnson9498]

Definitely have to show this to my grandson ,outstanding video thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks again for watching!

[@shawnfisk3045]

Awesome, thank you. God bless you🙏❤️⚓

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you and God bless you as well!

[@mattmiller1179]

I have watched a lot of raised bed videos. This is the first I've seen this method. Thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnnybushman651]

Nice and easy bed , I’ll have to put one of these in my hunting blind , better than napping in a chair 😆 thanks for the video. Keep them coming, love these old ideas.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@cjmfebruary]

I remember there being a method in the Boy Scout manual for making a stretcher with two poles and two button up shirts. The use of the blanket and branches you demonstrated makes a good cot. Thanks for sharing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes indeed, thanks for watching!

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

This is something that I've been wanting to figure out a way to achieve, for a long time. This is a really great way to raise your bed, and definitely something worth remembering. Thanks for the video, stay safe out there and God bless!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend! Glad you enjoyed it, God bless you too!

[@pnyarrow]

Hi James. Great idea - but you really need a good pillow (LoL) Enjoyed it as usual. stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very true my friend! Thank you so much for watching, and as always, for your kind comments!

[@richavery5431]

Another great one for the toolbox. Thanks James 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@dwaynerobertson383]

I can not wait to do this!! Another excellent video, straight forward and on point the entire time. No wasted words, time or energy. Excellent video, James. Think it's time I start making my own diagrams and step by step instructions in my rucksack and butt pack waterproof notepads of your videos. I just picked up a wool blanket and wish I could try this right now. Bad news is the ground is frozen here till probably the end of March...maybe April or later. Good news is I don't need the mosquito net! :)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! It's a pretty comfy bed. Glad you like it!

[@harmyassai9094]

Thanks for the brilliant idea 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Simple but very good way to have a much more comfortable sleep.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@mbarr1029]

AWSOME, never saw this tip. Usability is weather dependent but a very good option.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, just need a tarp overhead!

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Great video! Great technique to know, I plan to practice cold weather sleeping soon so I’ll be trying a few techniques.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sounds great, hope you have a wonderful time in the outdoors!

[@derealovesurvival7549]

Great bed idea for the outdoors brother James thanks for sharing atb God bless!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much brother! God bless you too!

[@BillHinson]

As always great tips, tricks and hacks 👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, glad you like them!

[@klownmittenz8715]

Great bit of Bushcraft, James. Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@Bighorn1478]

That was fun to watch. I'm thinking a couple of heavy duty construction trash bags would work great instead of wool blanket

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, that would work fine as well, just might make you sweat in the summer as the plastic doesn't breathe. You could also use a couple of feed bags or jackets sliding the poles through the sleeves and zipping up the center. The biggest problem with most of those, however, as an adult, is that you can't get them far enough apart and you end up with the poles underneath your armpits all night, kind of uncomfortable if you know what I mean. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RalphReagan]

Tried doesn't work

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Plastic bags would eliminate the vintage aspect of it.

[@captainfragger6295]

Yeah, done that, works great.

[@captainfragger6295]

@@WayPointSurvival hell yeah, burlap sacks 100%.

[@deanpricepestboss]

Great video. Watched a guy use two hessian sacks in the same way, both ends cut off and poles through the sides and blanket used in the usual way. Thanks for sharing, love your traditional ways 👍🏼🙏🙏

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! The problem with the sacks is that they are too narrow and you end up laying on the poles (unless you're really small or skinny, lol!) But yes, that is something some folks do and I have a video on that on my channel from a couple of years ago.

[@captainfragger6295]

Hey, I'll bet you could do that with an old cheap sleeping bag... assuming the zipper could handle the weight 😁👍 Perhaps do a modification, sewing loops on either side. Maybe?

[@deanpricepestboss]

@@WayPointSurvival good point, I’m a bit of a wide load 😂 Upholstery hessian comes in 1.5meters wide roll, maybe I need to get the sewing machine out and sew some sleeves on. Thanks for the reply. Best wishes 👍🏼

[@deanpricepestboss]

@@captainfragger6295 still a bulky option but fine if you have a short walk in 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Hoonozit]

An interesting concept going on here. Thanks for the video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

James I like it ! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@allenstratton5399]

Great video and fun to watch please keep up the great work.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, will do!

[@mrkultra1655]

Wow , can’t believe I came upon this one so quick. Good video as usual. Keep up the good work. Loved the Stanley Cook Kit series BTW. 👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mantrackingskills]

Another way good video! Totally nailed it!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@MichaelR58]

Great tip , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you and God bless you too!

[@irameslisboa6418]

Good ones brother

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@firstlast-vq4xt]

Another great vid! Thanks James! Particularly like the "pre-drilling" technique :-)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Good one, James! Thanks for sharing! God bless 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you as well!

[@chiefkirk]

Neat trick brother.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Chief!

[@jamessotherden5909]

And no cordage needed. I like it.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@chriscopeland1455]

loved the video. just a thought use some large safety pins right again them long poles keep that their blanket from slidin lol hope this helps

[@WayPointSurvival]

The blanket really doesn't slide very much, it does stretch however to some degree. But, yes, a couple of pins could be used. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@chriscopeland1455]

@@WayPointSurvival lil trick to that stretch is feed sacks burlap or nylon/plastic stops that stretch and they don't weigh that much carrying them in. i use mine sideways on the poles cut out holes and slide on. i roll alot when im sleeping lol thats why.

[@chriscopeland1455]

no joke and for you military boy/girls works on them cots too 13 yrs service you learn a few tricks lol lol lol

[@chriscopeland1455]

hey heart back too ya son teach on together we teach the whole world and be better for it just trying too help out some thanks again for the great vids

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@hikerx9366]

I love the idea, you could make it even higher if your not to fond of spiders.🕷 Ya I know, but I am.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! Yes, it could be higher but the sticks need to be longer and deeper to compensate.

[@hikerx9366]

@@WayPointSurvival Your right and thing is those guys can still crawl up em'.😲

[@alanrice39]

Great video, l would like to try that. Thanks. Alan Rice

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@jerikropp6394]

If it was me, I would put the Y-sticks in the hole as soon as I made the hole because otherwise I would forget where the hole was. 😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

I know what you mean. I laid the sticks beside each hole because that is very easy to do!

[@brushbum7508]

NEAT BED ! TAKE CARE..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@brushbum7508]

@@WayPointSurvival !

[@captainfragger6295]

Good to know in a pinch. I've wrapped rope to make a bed before. Used trash bags, But not this.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@angelafowler508]

No cordage and easy set up. Thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@Planzman1]

Dont lay on the ground Use your backpack as a measurement took to layout the width of the poles

[@WayPointSurvival]

The problem is my backpack is narrower than my shoulders by a good bit. Of course, I wouldn't lay on the ground if it was too wet etc. Another idea, one could use a stick cut to the proper length or a piece of string etc. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Planzman1]

@@WayPointSurvival good job on the videos Your energy for them shows

[@karlsomers1145]

👍💪

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@barrykelly2722]

Think I saw a similar setup in a spaghetti western where they staked out this poor guy in the open heat. Cant recall if he lived or not but I'm certain he had no wool blanky. That setup comes in handy if the ground is damp...or soaked...or full of fleas, snake or leeches, porcupine, or scorpion. It does not help to evade flesh hungry zombies.

[@WayPointSurvival]

So true... The quotation is I believe, "Shade's pretty scarce in these parts..."