Swamp bed question

[heavy metal]

I have seen in several survival manuals the recommendation to build a raised swamp bed in wet enviroments.I have tried it yet and I want you input on how to make and use one.Thanks in advance.

 

I've used these a lot in low jungle. Actually real simple to build. Four forked sticks stuck in the ground, a couple of cross pieces then lay longer sticks across this and lash it all together. Not only does it protect you from water but also keeps a lot of the ground crawling bugs at bay, especially if you deet the support poles

Swamp beds also keep the ground from sapping away body heat. For a more comfortable rest use a tarp wrapped around the longer sections in an improvised stretcher configuration. When you use the tarp design the bed is actually more comfortable than a Therma-Rest mattress.

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