This is great advice it is the same as crawling into a haystack for warmth. Awesome idea can work even better by trowing a tarp or plastic on top to make it rain proof. in my opinion the sticks to corral the vegetation in are needed to keep the pile together at night and after moving around inside some. You don't want to have to get up at night and mess with wood and other stuff if you can avoid it.
I’ve watched hundreds of videos on bushcraft and survival, with many providing good tips and techniques, but they all fell short when applied to the PNW. Your channel provides the best information I’ve seen for anyone who adventures in the PNW backcountry, well done.
when I escaped from Terre Haute camp (un-fenced) in mid February of 1990, first, the 4 trash bags I had saved my butt, and when the rain turned into freezing-rain, I found an old truck bed up on drums. It had a huge hole in the roof, but not at the back. It had no rear covering, but some wonderful soul had put a big pile of wood chips back there. I spread the chips into 2 piles, had a layer under me. I pulled the chips over me and passed-out. I woke twice (that I remember) during the night, cause the chips had fallen off of me I had 4 layers of cheap cotton clothing, a pair of cheap cotton gloves, cotton socks, a beanie, and an Army field jacket. The prison officials dont exactly help you with the very best outdoor clothing! :-)
Had a kayaking mistake lead to a night out in the bush while injured and in wet layers, fern bed saved my life that night for sure. Happy to see this being taught. I also had no tools and the sun was going down so this simple sort of quick shelter made all the difference.
That’s incredible. Thanks for sharing! I’m curious how long you spent in your fern bed and also curious about the quantity of fern you used compared to what you saw in our video. Thanks!
@@wildernessstrong6131 it was a similar amount to what I see in your video. I didn’t think to make that little fence to hold it together, mine was just a pile .
I don't know if I'm not the only one, but as a venturer scout aspirant who will be undergoing my first survival 1 tomorrow this video is surely helpful for us scouts!! Thank you sir for making such a wonderful video!
Great content, as always. Survival is about solving problems as quickly as possible, so this is a great answer to an emergency getting lost in the woods
every place aint got ferns and you're still on the ground. which is often muddy. Carrying a very few lbs of proper gear, to include a 1 lb net hammock, make life SO much easier, safer, pleasant.
great vid... thank YOU for sharing the knowledge most would pass on the ferns by their general appearance to not do much at all [thin, gapped, appear 'wet&green' that would be cold]... 🤸🎪 🤸
Awesome video and information! I am going to try this for myself because,as you were at the beginning, I’m a little skeptical. I have endured a few 10-15 degree nights turning in circles next to a campfire like a rotisserie chicken! That’s always fun…😅
Would you have any issues with condensation building up in the bed like when you stick your head in a sleeping bag? Or is it breathable enough to be fully enclosed and not worry about moisture build-up? Definitely going to teach students this in spring.
yes IF the debris is dry. if it's not, you need a way to dry it out, That can be done with hot rocks, or it can be done by exercising, but you have to hit the sweet spot of generating heat, but not sweating (much) Doing air-squats, while swinging your arms, slowly, seems to work best for me.. But you have to wonder, what the HELL are you doing out there without proper gear, or at least, a knife and a way to make fire.? ESPECIALLY with a kid depending upon you.
Easiest for who? My friends adult daughter died of hypothermia in 40-50 degree weather in this exact climate in western Oregon. Abundant resources doesn’t automatically make it easy to survive. Education and experience with those resources makes it easy to survive. It’s not about winning a competition of who can survive the harshest climate, it’s about providing education that saves lives.
@@wildernessstrong6131 I get what you're saying, and I appreciate what you're doing. All I'm saying is dry moss,and ferns. Are pretty much only available in 2 states in the us
Glad you brought up this important point so I could clarify. Sword fern grows in: Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Idaho, British Columbia, and South Dakota. Mosses can be found in a wide variety of States across the US. In fact Spanish Moss has a long history of being used for bedding and insulation in “The South” from Texas to Florida. Thank you for sharing your comments.
Again you cover immediate actions to save ones life that I don't think I've seen anywhere else , thank you once again for your knowledge.
Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed the video.
This is great advice it is the same as crawling into a haystack for warmth. Awesome idea can work even better by trowing a tarp or plastic on top to make it rain proof. in my opinion the sticks to corral the vegetation in are needed to keep the pile together at night and after moving around inside some. You don't want to have to get up at night and mess with wood and other stuff if you can avoid it.
I always love your videos. Nothing flashy, nothing extravagant, just realistic and practical information.
Great compliment! Thanks.
I’ve watched hundreds of videos on bushcraft and survival, with many providing good tips and techniques, but they all fell short when applied to the PNW. Your channel provides the best information I’ve seen for anyone who adventures in the PNW backcountry, well done.
What a fantastic compliment! Thanks so much. We’ll keep the PNW content rolling.
when I escaped from Terre Haute camp (un-fenced) in mid February of 1990, first, the 4 trash bags I had saved my butt, and when the rain turned into freezing-rain, I found an old truck bed up on drums. It had a huge hole in the roof, but not at the back. It had no rear covering, but some wonderful soul had put a big pile of wood chips back there. I spread the chips into 2 piles, had a layer under me. I pulled the chips over me and passed-out. I woke twice (that I remember) during the night, cause the chips had fallen off of me I had 4 layers of cheap cotton clothing, a pair of cheap cotton gloves, cotton socks, a beanie, and an Army field jacket. The prison officials dont exactly help you with the very best outdoor clothing! :-)
Good escape i hope you wont get caught.
Had a kayaking mistake lead to a night out in the bush while injured and in wet layers, fern bed saved my life that night for sure. Happy to see this being taught. I also had no tools and the sun was going down so this simple sort of quick shelter made all the difference.
That’s incredible. Thanks for sharing! I’m curious how long you spent in your fern bed and also curious about the quantity of fern you used compared to what you saw in our video. Thanks!
@@wildernessstrong6131 it was a similar amount to what I see in your video. I didn’t think to make that little fence to hold it together, mine was just a pile .
These are the best survival demonstrations of their kind.
Huge compliment, thank you!
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great build
I don't know if I'm not the only one, but as a venturer scout aspirant who will be undergoing my first survival 1 tomorrow this video is surely helpful for us scouts!! Thank you sir for making such a wonderful video!
Great idea!!! Thanks so much for your videos as I learn so many tips that I won’t forget!!!!
That’s fantastic. Great to hear!
I live in the high desert where there is little vegitation. I like when people do survival videos in ideal environments where resources are abundant.
Great content, as always. Survival is about solving problems as quickly as possible, so this is a great answer to an emergency getting lost in the woods
Very nice 😊
Thank you ‼️
amazing, wild info! entertaining the whole time. shelters is an awesome idea :)
Hey thanks fun films! Glad you were entertained.
One of the few videos I've seen that could apply to the PNW, well done. I definitely learned something useful from your video today.
Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.
There's got to be a way to get them more subscribers. This is s lot more useful and simple than most of the videos out there.
every place aint got ferns and you're still on the ground. which is often muddy. Carrying a very few lbs of proper gear, to include a 1 lb net hammock, make life SO much easier, safer, pleasant.
great vid...
thank YOU for sharing the knowledge most would pass on the ferns by their general appearance to not do much at all [thin, gapped, appear 'wet&green' that would be cold]...
🤸🎪 🤸
Thanks! Yes if not for experience we might pass on ferns too.
Awesome video and information! I am going to try this for myself because,as you were at the beginning, I’m a little skeptical. I have endured a few 10-15 degree nights turning in circles next to a campfire like a rotisserie chicken! That’s always fun…😅
Would you have any issues with condensation building up in the bed like when you stick your head in a sleeping bag? Or is it breathable enough to be fully enclosed and not worry about moisture build-up? Definitely going to teach students this in spring.
It's very breathable in there. We've never experienced any issues with condensation. Great question, thanks.
Wait for the snow...
where I live cold water is -40 1m of snow...
Wilderness in the northeast looks different
What if u have allergies 😭
yes IF the debris is dry. if it's not, you need a way to dry it out, That can be done with hot rocks, or it can be done by exercising, but you have to hit the sweet spot of generating heat, but not sweating (much) Doing air-squats, while swinging your arms, slowly, seems to work best for me.. But you have to wonder, what the HELL are you doing out there without proper gear, or at least, a knife and a way to make fire.? ESPECIALLY with a kid depending upon you.
Your not in the south
Dry moss..lol you are surviving in the easiest possible spot in the US to survive winter
Easiest for who? My friends adult daughter died of hypothermia in 40-50 degree weather in this exact climate in western Oregon. Abundant resources doesn’t automatically make it easy to survive. Education and experience with those resources makes it easy to survive. It’s not about winning a competition of who can survive the harshest climate, it’s about providing education that saves lives.
@@wildernessstrong6131 I get what you're saying, and I appreciate what you're doing. All I'm saying is dry moss,and ferns. Are pretty much only available in 2 states in the us
Glad you brought up this important point so I could clarify. Sword fern grows in:
Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Idaho, British Columbia, and South Dakota. Mosses can be found in a wide variety of States across the US. In fact Spanish Moss has a long history of being used for bedding and insulation in “The South” from Texas to Florida. Thank you for sharing your comments.