Natural Insulation Beds

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We all talk about tarps,lean-to , and A-frame shelters all of the time. One thing that does not get discussed much is insulation beds. In my opinion a good bed can make the difference between a good night sleep and a very uncomfortable stay in the woods.

We have many options for insulation beds. These days I shy away from cutting live boughs unless on private property or if I have permission from DNR personnel. I like try stick with dry pine needles, cattail sedge, and grasses. These materials make very serviceable and comfortable beds.

[video=youtube;srKBPiHOZ1g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srKBPiHOZ1g]Natural Insulation Beds - YouTube[/video]

I like to use a couple of logs to keep my materials from spreading out.

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Some squaw wood cam be placed down as a base layer if there is a lack of other materials.

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Cattails work very well and can be very abundant.

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Grasses are every where. They are one of my favorite materials in the winter.

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Good thread. I agree completely that you need to get some insulation under you. I was always told 1 blanket under you is worth 2 on top of you. I use a foam roll mat but the more insulation the better and using natural over carrying extra man made in seems to make sense to me.
 
Great info. I'm used to having insulation under me, but I never actually thought about putting two logs next to me to stop it from spreading.. not sure how I missed that idea, but, never too late to learn. :thumbup:
 
This is such a simple and very effective way to really avoid conduction of heat and make the difference between comfort and misery. It’s amazing you always read or hear about using natural insulation, but never see anybody spend time on the particulars. This is an excellent tutorial! Kudos to explaining the often overlooked aspects of improvising in the outdoors.

ROCK6
 
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