Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
How to stay warm in in cold weather with only a wool blanket? Well, a bed of coals is one option. This winter survival technique was made famous in the classic mountain man movie, Jeremiah Johnson and in this video I'm testing it out. We'll start by digging a trench and building a big fire to warm the soil and build a bed of coals. Then we cover the hot coals with dirt and bed down for the night. The best way to learn survival skills and winter bushcraft is to get out into the forest and try stuff. More often than not, you'll discover nuances in survival techniques that you can't learn any other way. I learned a few things while testing the hot coal bed for the first time!
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How to stay warm in in cold weather with only a wool blanket? Well, a bed of coals is one option. This winter survival technique was made famous in the classic mountain man movie, Jeremiah Johnson and in this video I'm testing it out. We'll start by digging a trench and building a big fire to warm the soil and build a bed of coals. Then we cover the hot coals with dirt and bed down for the night. The best way to learn survival skills and winter bushcraft is to get out into the forest and try stuff. More often than not, you'll discover nuances in survival techniques that you can't learn any other way. I learned a few things while testing the hot coal bed for the first time!
The folks below are a HUGE part of what makes these videos possible! Please show'em some love! If you use the links below they'll know where ya came from!
Montana Knife Co. - alnk.to/hDswDFv
Kifaru Backpacks & Gear (been using these packs for 5 years) - alnk.to/881gcQI
I've got my archery supplies from these guys for decades! - 3riversarchery.com
I've carried these Vortex binos everywhere! - alnk.to/e79Q0z6
Been wearing FirstLite since 2009! - firstlite.pxf.io/gOQQdg
Camera Gear - amzn.to/47HZFrz
Other random gear I frequently use - amzn.to/3u6H0If
Surviving Alone by Clay Hayes - amzn.to/3Qqou3l
You can also connect with me on my other media outlets!
Website: twistedstave.com
Facebook: facebook.com/clayhayeshunter
Instagram: instagram.com/clayhayeshunter
Patreon: patreon.com/clayhayes
