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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
@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?
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 -
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!
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
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
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.
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
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.
While in the Army we had winter and summer maneuvers 30 days each. sleeping in two man tents and with our damn wool blanket and Army issue sleeping bag and a poncho. We froze our asses off No matter how you folded it. For 30 days we froze every year in the winter and the summer months were wet and hot. A wet wool blanket must have been invented in hell; I'm sure. I use two wool blankets at sea but sewed the bottom and up one side about 30 ". THE more space between you and the blanket the better. Don't wrap up like a sausage you'll freeze to death if its really cold. Use tree brush or ropes and make a tent. Do what ever it takes; to keep the blanket off you. Your body heat will warm up the air inside a well made shelter. You won't freeze if you are off the frozen ground and keep the blanket off you. I don't worry about my feet coming out anymore since I sewed the bottom and partial sides. I can also put other gear in there with me that needs to stay dry and warm and not end up outside filled with snow or rain.
The military quit buying wool back after Korea. Now, we use wool/polyester blends. If our supposed leadership would read their bibles, they’d know not to mix fabrics. 100% wool holds more heat than an 85% wool blend.
In a traditional bed roll there was an oilskin tarp as a ground sheet and cover. The outer layer offers wind protection so the wool blanket can be more efficient. This kid should have used the ground sheet as a cover also. A 100% wool blanket has an advantage over a sleeping bag in that you can also wear it as a match coat and it won't catch fire. Some modern gear is great and well designed, but most of it won't stand the test of time.
I think he is saying 'felted' but that is not wool. Buy a Pendleton 100 percent wool blanket made in the USA and you will never be sorry. Yes, they are expensive but worth it.
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
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.
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?
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
As someone who has actually slept outside in winter with just a blanket, you would FREEZE sleeping like that on frozen ground. Bank up 3' of leaves, curl up in that with your blanket, and that would be credible instruction.
So 3 inches of leaves is better than a compressed foam sleeping mat for insulation is it? He is clearly demonstrating the technique for folding the blanket and not anything else as he would do this within a shelter as well or at least also roll the tarp over himself. The fact is sleeping with a single wool blanket is sub freezing conditions isn't pleasant unless you are wearing appropriate layers within the blanket as well. Should a person also have time they can of course build an insulating base of leaves beneath their sleeping mat.
I have slept like this on cold ground, with no problem. Wool is an incredible insulator, and he's using it on top of an insulated sleeping pad as well. In my experience this is better than a pile of leaves.
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 .
but remember in winter condition a wool blanket is good but wount cut it unless you have nice dry insulative clothing and a good wind cover and most of all good insulation from the cold wet ground
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
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
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
Also if you want to be really comfortable lay the coals from your hot fire along the ground and cover them with dirt. I mean enough dirt you will not burn your self. And you can sleep warmly on the bed of coals all night.
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.
Well... As a matter of fact, not everybody are aware of the huge difference the tucking can make when sleeping. I think your comment is childish. "Puke" really? I just made an honest video of a way to sleep outdoors. I spent several hours making it, so that people with less experience could benefit from it, and your view on this is "the dumbest video"? I really should not spend time replying to you, but somehow i must express how i feel about your very immature way of expressing yourself.
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.
I have seen Daves video "Wrapping the Wool Blanket". I see the similarity but to be honest, I would give exactly the same information including how to make the fire going on. The way of wrapping is also what I learned in the army. I wouldn't know how to come up more original. I know that Rasmus is a fan of Dave and he is just passing on the "master's" ideas to his viewers. And ofcourse you can recognize Dave who inspired him. That's how I look at it.
Isn't everything in life about copying others? How did you learn to speak? How did you learn at school etc? Using a wool blanket and how to sleep in it is copied from all the generations before us. Nothing new under the sun man! The way you put it sounds like it's better not to make any more video again because there is always someone who did it before. But good ideas are always copied, only we call it inspiration when we put something from ourselves in it. That's what Rasmus did!
Don't be a dick, just because someone makes a stupid comment, the guy later stated that he didn't intend to be a dick, and that he was happy that nobody else had been a dick against him... It is indeed a stupid comment though, but i think SpaceMan Dawn already knows my opinion on his comment.
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 :)
Thanks man! Yes, the camo is Danish M/84... These are not genuine issue trousers though,,, The danish defence has just changed to Multicam though, and this lovely camo will be fading away slowly :(
look for wool blankets online at Military surplus sites, or local military surplus stores & local flea markets. I've purchased 5 of them over the years at 25$ average. I found all mine at flea markets and Army Navy surplus stores, this is best way as you can examine and cherry pick. All mine are Army surplus and 100% wool {khaki}. I love them {cold water wool detergent and low heat tumble dry, they are preshrunk I believe} .
Just to let you know there are merino wool blankets on ebay though they are more for homes I think, I ordered one that cost me just under £50 (about 430 krowns) its 160x 200cm weighs 1.5kg but is really really warm, I put it in a bivvy bag and put it on the cold wet ground got in and couldnt feel any cold, dont know how well it would insulate overnight as I put another wool blanket under me for sleeping, only drawback is pack size, well that and cost lol
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 !
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!
That's like saying movie critics have no right to review movies because they don't make them. Look, I'm only 4 years out of college, where it was beat into my head that any kind of plagiarism is wrong. But so far, no one in the real world seems to agree with me. That's fine. I can accept that. Just know that there are people who care about where information comes from as much as the information it self. Any way, I hope you're having a good day : )
nwwoodsman posted an excellent vid back in '08 about wrapping in a wool blanket to stay warm. Is Danishbushcrafter also copying him? Or maybe he needs to give a shout out to everyone who used a wool blanket? This is a community, bro. It's about sharing thoughts ideas and information. BTW, I had a look at your channel. I noticed that, like me, you have not posted any vids. Perhaps before you criticize other folks you ought to make some vids to share your original thoughts and ideas. just saying.
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
Not really, you will need shelter, and fire... A thicker wool blanket than this, and a insulated bed is to be preferred in these cold conditions. The day i filmed this, it was -13 C.
I really like the camo of the pants you are wearing. I assume it's the danish pattern (is this correct?). Looks like out German pattern but much prettier. Maybe you can help me out on the brand that manufacturers these kind of trousers...or have you bought from a regular surplus brand like MFH or Miltec? Thanks in advance
Getting good wool blankets for a low price is getting harder and harder. Buying off ebay means not getting a chance to feel the thickness before buying sadly. One mans thick is another mans thin when it comes to these things. We have a lot of Witney blankets near me and even they vary vastly is thickness. It can be a real luck of the draw to get a good one.
Maybe you should get one! You would be surprised how much fun it is to make your own Videos. BTW - You need to get a job that pays. Volunteering is great as a pass time or a hobby. But it ain't gonna contribute to your RRSP if you get my drift. I did the same thing and now I will be working till they carry me out in a box. Just some friendly advise!
I didn't mean to stir up so much controversy. It was just a late night observation that I put out there...and then felt the need to defend. But all I want to say here is, thanks to everyone for being so civil. I had no intention of being a dick about it, and so far no one has been a dick to me. I think I just found the mature section of youtube. : )
I don't have a problem with the same old ideas. People borrow from each other all the time and there's nothing wrong with it. But go watch Dave's video on this. This is almost that, word for word. If you're going to borrow an idea or share a tip, at least change up the script or give a shot out. Know what I mean?
You mentioned that you will buy a better quality wool blanket. Buy a Hudson's Bay 4 point blanket with red, green, yellow and black stripes on 100% white wool. Those blankets have been in production since 1787 and made in England by Hudson's Bay Company. Not very camouflaged, but that baby will keep you warm! Hudson's Bay Co. sells them for about $300 and eBay for $100 and up. A 4 point blanket's dimensions are 72" x 90". SIZING Twin - 3.5 points, 60" x 86" Double - 4 points, 72" x 90" Queen - 6 points, 90" x 100" King - 8 points, 100" x 108"
Cool stuff... I saw where you sang the praises of the "CF" blanket from Denmark. I bought one of those some time ago here in the States and really enjoyed it. Could you tell me what the "CF" stands for? Best from Kentucky.. (no snow, yet...)
if you wanna go for a nice 100% wool thick blanket try to search in your country for our italian army ones. I think for the price are the best ones! but probably you already know about it, forum are full of infos about ^__^ ciao dall'Italia ;)
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!
Hmmmmm I would wrap my son up the same way :) when he was a baby it is to keep them worm, I have never used wool before but have heard its one of the best things for camping in the winter, Canadian winters ;)
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. .
A sleeping bag that gets damp from moisture from one's sweating or from the environment takes a long time and is difficult to dry out. They also can catch fire. Only 100% wool retains 75% of it's ability to insulate. Hu
if you need one give me a voice, here in Italy we have plenty of them and since it's becoming a "fashion" product I think it will be really difficult to find once in the future ;) take care and happy trails brother :)
That's a perfectly valid point. I'm not saying you shouldn't have made this video. But maybe you should be more careful in the future. There's nothing wrong with saying 'hey, look what I learned from this guy'
Try laying it out in a diamond shape and folding it over your feet first, then one side, then the other so you have layers to trap the air and and a hood to drape over your head.
Nice Vid Hudson Bay Point Blankets are the bomb, expensive but last one you will buy, best out there is alpaca, much better than wool, check it out, I use in winter in Nthrn MN
If you can keep the blanket dry, I've kept warm is as low as 30 below before. Just keep in mind that when you use wool you need to keep it as dry as possible so to keep as much heat in...
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!
Yeah might be a little optimistic to think I could afford that lol, gonna try out a heavy army one I ordered just now, nice video man gonna check out your channel bit more
Good video. What type of sleeping pad did you have under your blanket and what type of wool blanket do you recommend other than the one you had in the video?
Hence the name "Danishbushcrafter" This obvious information has been brought to you by who? - Oh an American. Don't believe all that your read about us.
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.
Hey kid
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.
First you need to know something about what sheep the wool came off of!
hes a fucking joke
FelonBros and you’re a fucking jackass
@@felonbros3141 I don't see you making any videos fat boy and speaking of jokes look in the mirror loser
This kid is solving problems, and getting some experience to solve problems later in life. Good for you young man .
Good on him, eh?
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!
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.
Good advice.
@Ryan Gagnon Ya id be more afraid of the tree's then a truck ... crazzy.
You are a condescending, arrogant Fool
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.
@studsupreme the channel is called danishbushcraft..... You may be on to something guessing that he has a Danish accent maybe 👍
In Denmark, you don´t need a gun 🙂 Maybe a tiny flask of mosquito repellant in the summer, and you are safe!
@@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.
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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...
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
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.
15 Minutes Later... A bear finds a giant green burrito.
instead it would be a Danish
Either Denmark is not good for finding bears, or, bears are not good at finding Denmark. Bears are not a problem in Denmark.
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.
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I got it! Ha ha ha!!! 😃
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.
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.
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!
Wrapping yourself in the tarp to make a vapour barriet and then tbe blanket might be warmer.
@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?
I've done this at these temps... not warm, even with a good fire. Still, better than nothing.
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 -
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!
Well done young man .
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
@faultroy wool is fire retardent. I.e the applications of wool carpet
I went to a second hand store looking for some straps, but ended up buying a raspberry beret.
Jared Gilbert If it’s warm I don’t wear much more...
Dude! The comment to end all comments! (wonder how many young folks totally missed it)
Jared Gilbert she wore a raspberry beret
Like the kind you find in a second hand store, if it was warmer that’s all that she would wear.
Personally, I got a beat up six string instead
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
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.
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
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.
While in the Army we had winter and summer maneuvers 30 days each. sleeping in two man tents and with our damn wool blanket and Army issue sleeping bag and a poncho. We froze our asses off No matter how you folded it.
For 30 days we froze every year in the winter and the summer months were wet and hot.
A wet wool blanket must have been invented in hell; I'm sure.
I use two wool blankets at sea but sewed the bottom and up one side about 30 ". THE more space between you and the blanket the better. Don't wrap up like a sausage you'll freeze to death if its really cold. Use tree brush or ropes and make a tent. Do what ever it takes; to keep the blanket off you.
Your body heat will warm up the air inside a well made shelter. You won't freeze if you are off the frozen ground and keep the blanket off you.
I don't worry about my feet coming out anymore since I sewed the bottom and partial sides. I can also put other gear in there with me that needs to stay dry and warm and not end up outside filled with snow or rain.
I use couch throws as blankets for beds. They are made of polyester.
Polyester makes you sweat. Polyester dries faster than wool.
Lot of effort foe a shit sleeping solution. Here's an idea go buy a sleeping bag. They are light, take up less room and will keep you warm in -20.....
The military quit buying wool back after Korea. Now, we use wool/polyester blends. If our supposed leadership would read their bibles, they’d know not to mix fabrics. 100% wool holds more heat than an 85% wool blend.
In a traditional bed roll there was an oilskin tarp as a ground sheet and cover. The outer layer offers wind protection so the wool blanket can be more efficient. This kid should have used the ground sheet as a cover also.
A 100% wool blanket has an advantage over a sleeping bag in that you can also wear it as a match coat and it won't catch fire. Some modern gear is great and well designed, but most of it won't stand the test of time.
I think he is saying 'felted' but that is not wool. Buy a Pendleton 100 percent wool blanket made in the USA and you will never be sorry. Yes, they are expensive but worth it.
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
Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to put together.
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.
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?
i was actually wanting this video to last longer just cause of the music.
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.
The kids got grit & he's not brain dead like a lot of others out there.
great presentation thanks ! Many Boy Scout Hints used !! kudos !!
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who do you think you are?
Or you can go back in the house.
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)
Great info. Nice to see young adults doing great and good things. Keep it up... You have a bright future ahead... God bless.
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.
Too right
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.
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.
only problem with 100% is its so damn uncomfortable. Id say go 70% unless your in the northern states haha
I'm in upstate new york so I definitely need the 100 percent.
Cole Duprey do yourself a favor and just move south...lol
o yeah this state sucks in everyway possible so i intend to once im done college.
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.
I bet you can roll a mean blunt
Ahhh...a little bear burrito! LOL! This is a really good idea, though. Shame that I am to big to do it right!
I used one in the army and just about froze to death but thanks for your video anyways.
Wool blankets are meant to be paired with fire......a wool blanket with a decent hot fire and a heat reflector and youre in for a good night
As someone who has actually slept outside in winter with just a blanket, you would FREEZE sleeping like that on frozen ground. Bank up 3' of leaves, curl up in that with your blanket, and that would be credible instruction.
Indeed it would be a credible setup/instruction, but i never said what you mentioned at first as the best way to do Things ;)
So 3 inches of leaves is better than a compressed foam sleeping mat for insulation is it? He is clearly demonstrating the technique for folding the blanket and not anything else as he would do this within a shelter as well or at least also roll the tarp over himself. The fact is sleeping with a single wool blanket is sub freezing conditions isn't pleasant unless you are wearing appropriate layers within the blanket as well. Should a person also have time they can of course build an insulating base of leaves beneath their sleeping mat.
Assuming you have leaves.
I have slept like this on cold ground, with no problem. Wool is an incredible insulator, and he's using it on top of an insulated sleeping pad as well.
In my experience this is better than a pile of leaves.
Agree. That's what squirrels do to stay warm, they build nests out of leaves for insulation (called dreys).
Frozen boots are miserable!
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 .
but remember in winter condition a wool blanket is good but wount cut it unless you have nice dry insulative clothing and a good wind cover and most of all good insulation from the cold wet ground
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
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
The human burrito methode. 👍
I know, this was just a demonstartion of how to sleep in the blanket itself :)
I always wear insulative clothing, preferably merino wool.
This video should be named: "How to become a green burrito."
No but seriously, thank you for sharing. :)
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
Rename this vid HOW TO FREEZE YOUR ASS OFF ALL NIGHT LONG WITH JUST ONE BLANKET
Yea, something under, something over, and something around you, like your clothes. ☆ just a blanket is for cowboy movies.
The diagonal "burrito" looks good, thanks for that idea. Now show me how to sleep in a great kilt :)
Funny, the diagonal method is exactly how you wrap up a baby.
Because it does work so well!
not so sure if you've not a verry verry large blanket.
Nice descriptions. You sound friendly. Well done.
Also if you want to be really comfortable lay the coals from your hot fire along the ground and cover them with dirt. I mean enough dirt you will not burn your self. And you can sleep warmly on the bed of coals all night.
If you can find large stones to heat, bury those underneath you.
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Thanks man! Much appreciated! Yup, i'm danish all the way :-D
Great, i appreciate it.
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.
Well... As a matter of fact, not everybody are aware of the huge difference the tucking can make when sleeping. I think your comment is childish. "Puke" really? I just made an honest video of a way to sleep outdoors. I spent several hours making it, so that people with less experience could benefit from it, and your view on this is "the dumbest video"?
I really should not spend time replying to you, but somehow i must express how i feel about your very immature way of expressing yourself.
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.
I have seen Daves video "Wrapping the Wool Blanket". I see the similarity but to be honest, I would give exactly the same information including how to make the fire going on. The way of wrapping is also what I learned in the army.
I wouldn't know how to come up more original. I know that Rasmus is a fan of Dave and he is just passing on the "master's" ideas to his viewers. And ofcourse you can recognize Dave who inspired him. That's how I look at it.
Isn't everything in life about copying others? How did you learn to speak? How did you learn at school etc?
Using a wool blanket and how to sleep in it is copied from all the generations before us. Nothing new under the sun man!
The way you put it sounds like it's better not to make any more video again because there is always someone who did it before. But good ideas are always copied, only we call it inspiration when we put something from ourselves in it. That's what Rasmus did!
Would it not be wise to use your shoe's under the head as a pillow to help keep them warm and dry as well ???
Don't be a dick, just because someone makes a stupid comment, the guy later stated that he didn't intend to be a dick, and that he was happy that nobody else had been a dick against him...
It is indeed a stupid comment though, but i think SpaceMan Dawn already knows my opinion on his comment.
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 :)
I find it hard to believe that skimpy little blanket will keep you warm even when there's no snow on the ground
"warm" is a relative term.
Gotta later it correctly but two is better. And yes it's relative
Thanks man!
Yes, the camo is Danish M/84... These are not genuine issue trousers though,,,
The danish defence has just changed to Multicam though, and this lovely camo will be fading away slowly :(
look for wool blankets online at Military surplus sites, or local military surplus stores & local flea markets. I've purchased 5 of them over the years at 25$ average. I found all mine at flea markets and Army Navy surplus stores, this is best way as you can examine and cherry pick. All mine are Army surplus and 100% wool {khaki}. I love them {cold water wool detergent and low heat tumble dry, they are preshrunk I believe} .
Just to let you know there are merino wool blankets on ebay though they are more for homes I think, I ordered one that cost me just under £50 (about 430 krowns) its 160x 200cm weighs 1.5kg but is really really warm, I put it in a bivvy bag and put it on the cold wet ground got in and couldnt feel any cold, dont know how well it would insulate overnight as I put another wool blanket under me for sleeping, only drawback is pack size, well that and cost lol
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 !
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!
That's like saying movie critics have no right to review movies because they don't make them.
Look, I'm only 4 years out of college, where it was beat into my head that any kind of plagiarism is wrong. But so far, no one in the real world seems to agree with me. That's fine. I can accept that.
Just know that there are people who care about where information comes from as much as the information it self.
Any way, I hope you're having a good day : )
nwwoodsman posted an excellent vid back in '08 about wrapping in a wool blanket to stay warm. Is Danishbushcrafter also copying him? Or maybe he needs to give a shout out to everyone who used a wool blanket? This is a community, bro. It's about sharing thoughts ideas and information.
BTW, I had a look at your channel. I noticed that, like me, you have not posted any vids. Perhaps before you criticize other folks you ought to make some vids to share your original thoughts and ideas. just saying.
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
Not really, you will need shelter, and fire... A thicker wool blanket than this, and a insulated bed is to be preferred in these cold conditions.
The day i filmed this, it was -13 C.
No Pad and no Pillow = one rough night...I have slept in dry washes in Yuma Arizona in pure sand and it still sucks with just a blanket...
I spent a weekend sleeping on sand without a pad as well. I had a pillow though, it was bearable but not pleasant
I really like the camo of the pants you are wearing. I assume it's the danish pattern (is this correct?). Looks like out German pattern but much prettier. Maybe you can help me out on the brand that manufacturers these kind of trousers...or have you bought from a regular surplus brand like MFH or Miltec? Thanks in advance
Getting good wool blankets for a low price is getting harder and harder. Buying off ebay means not getting a chance to feel the thickness before buying sadly. One mans thick is another mans thin when it comes to these things. We have a lot of Witney blankets near me and even they vary vastly is thickness. It can be a real luck of the draw to get a good one.
Maybe you should get one! You would be surprised how much fun it is to make your own Videos. BTW - You need to get a job that pays. Volunteering is great as a pass time or a hobby. But it ain't gonna contribute to your RRSP if you get my drift. I did the same thing and now I will be working till they carry me out in a box. Just some friendly advise!
I didn't mean to stir up so much controversy. It was just a late night observation that I put out there...and then felt the need to defend.
But all I want to say here is, thanks to everyone for being so civil. I had no intention of being a dick about it, and so far no one has been a dick to me.
I think I just found the mature section of youtube. : )
I don't have a problem with the same old ideas. People borrow from each other all the time and there's nothing wrong with it. But go watch Dave's video on this. This is almost that, word for word. If you're going to borrow an idea or share a tip, at least change up the script or give a shot out. Know what I mean?
You mentioned that you will buy a better quality wool blanket. Buy a Hudson's Bay 4 point blanket with red, green, yellow and black stripes on 100% white wool. Those blankets have been in production since 1787 and made in England by Hudson's Bay Company. Not very camouflaged, but that baby will keep you warm! Hudson's Bay Co. sells them for about $300 and eBay for $100 and up. A 4 point blanket's dimensions are 72" x 90".
SIZING
Twin - 3.5 points, 60" x 86"
Double - 4 points, 72" x 90"
Queen - 6 points, 90" x 100"
King - 8 points, 100" x 108"
Cool stuff... I saw where you sang the praises of the "CF" blanket from Denmark. I bought one of those some time ago here in the States and really enjoyed it.
Could you tell me what the "CF" stands for? Best from Kentucky.. (no snow, yet...)
if you wanna go for a nice 100% wool thick blanket try to search in your country for our italian army ones. I think for the price are the best ones! but probably you already know about it, forum are full of infos about ^__^ ciao dall'Italia ;)
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!
not convinced. A minute later he would have been a frozen popsicle
Hmmmmm I would wrap my son up the same way :) when he was a baby it is to keep them worm, I have never used wool before but have heard its one of the best things for camping in the winter, Canadian winters ;)
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. .
A sleeping bag that gets damp from moisture from one's sweating or from the environment takes a long time and is difficult to dry out. They also can catch fire. Only 100% wool retains 75% of it's ability to insulate. Hu
if you need one give me a voice, here in Italy we have plenty of them and since it's becoming a "fashion" product I think it will be really difficult to find once in the future ;) take care and happy trails brother :)
That's a perfectly valid point. I'm not saying you shouldn't have made this video. But maybe you should be more careful in the future. There's nothing wrong with saying 'hey, look what I learned from this guy'
I'll stick with a temperature appropriate sleeping bag. Maybe put the blanket inside if the temperature drops.
Try laying it out in a diamond shape and folding it over your feet first, then one side, then the other so you have layers to trap the air and and a hood to drape over your head.
Nice Vid Hudson Bay Point Blankets are the bomb, expensive but last one you will buy, best out there is alpaca, much better than wool, check it out, I use in winter in Nthrn MN
If you can keep the blanket dry, I've kept warm is as low as 30 below before. Just keep in mind that when you use wool you need to keep it as dry as possible so to keep as much heat in...
How big is your blanket and how much wool is it in it? I have trouble finding 100% wool. Mostly 50-80% wool.
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!
Yeah might be a little optimistic to think I could afford that lol, gonna try out a heavy army one I ordered just now, nice video man gonna check out your channel bit more
Good video. What type of sleeping pad did you have under your blanket and what type of wool blanket do you recommend other than the one you had in the video?
Hence the name "Danishbushcrafter" This obvious information has been brought to you by who? - Oh an American. Don't believe all that your read about us.