Im still getting comments regarding why didn't you do this, why did you do this or that, why carry rope, why not a hammock, why not a tent. Read the title, this is for extreme weather. The idea behind this and especially the rope barrier is an attempt to stop falling branches and debris when in a wooded area. Also very handy for if mild flooding hits your campsite overnight. If you don't like my methods of doing things then just don't do what I do. EDITED 2019 = I guess Ive gotten at least 300 comments on this being a bear burrito. Whats folks don't understand or even comprehend is you are no safer from bears in a hammock or a tent. Gee, will the fabric of a hammock magically protect you?

This is similar to what they taught us in the US Army infantry, except the two support branches you lashed to the trees was simply made of rope. Nice design and video. We once had to dig a fast bomb shelter to protect ourselves from a hurricane with tornados. The holes included multiple upside down A-frame structures side by side similar to the trenches in WWI so we had a flat area to lay on, and an area underneath to collect the water. Numerous trees fell on our shelters, but we had minimal injuries (scratches). Keep thinking and inventing!

You are adorable I’m am a71year old widow and I just love your idea and when you said say hi dad I said hi sir adorable thank you I’m praying for you thanks for your time to make us safe and comfortable

I don't understand why people dislike this, I like your humour and your knowledge is great. Thank you for all your help and time

I don't really think many people understand or appreciate the importance of quality self made shelter "when" you need it. You created a rain resistant off ground bed in a small amount of time. Thank you for your service and please good man; love your girl. God bless you. God bless America. Thanks.

Great video McGyver! I do hope your Dad is doing well nine yrs later. I lost mine in 97. You are a Blessing in 2020. Thank you!👍👍💜🙏

Very ingenious system to minimize the negative effects of widow makers. Thank you for that. And the little stove; just as ingenious.

Cozy cocoon,.nice safe too. I like that it’s up off the ground.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌🏼👍👍👍👍👍C U in the next one !👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌈

Nice shelter to keep you off the ground. Thanks for sharing!

LOL - "The only thing is you don't want to drink a whole lot of coffee before you go in here"...I love the humor! Been following your channel for years now, thoroughly love your videos. Thanks for all the knowledge!

Hate camping but love the accent. I am from Tennessee so I love when he says, Ain’t that cool, Nick!👍

Good job James! I'm glad you explained the principals for beginners. Getting your shelter off the ground, creating a dead air space below your bed, dealing with condensation with the Moving Blanket(It also acts as insulation). Ending with a hot cup of coffee is brilliant! A hot meal or beverage is great for Moral, it gives a feeling of normalacy and even can feel like a real luxury in the wild. Thanks to you and your Dad!

My wife finally watched your video with me and she now has piece of mind when our son and I go out. Thank you so much for your hard work.

I watched this about 20 times over a couple years and still enjoy watching it. I learn something new every time I watch it.

Thank god for someone finally building a shelter that isn’t a nearly useless lean-to. I have built similar shelters but 10-12’ off ground. No worries of wildlife at that height.

I'm a New Yorker, and I don't know where this guy's from. But he's a natural engineering genius. And he's exacting, even to wanting things filmed so that you get a good visual on how to achieve this clever setup. Moral of the story...? Don't assume a backwoods accent doesn't mean someone isn't wicked smart!

I really like! Off the ground, insulated, looks pretty water resistant the rope over the shelter for safety from falling branches, hopefully not big ones. I REALLY like your multi use stove! Thank you! 👍👍👍 love the label cutting off! I wouldn't put my boots outside though...me no like spiders and bugs in my boots!😳

Back in pioneer days they made similar frames to put inside their cabins to sleep on. However, because of the poor quality of rope, you had to re-tie the ropes each day. (Literally making your bed each day.) And that's where the saying "sleep tight" came from. Because if a knot was to slip or the rope was to break, you'd end up on the floor. Thanks for the video. Sleep tight all y'all. xoxo from Arizona.

My husband & I we used to camp out a lots. After he is gone, I’m a widow now. Faced 12 feet high flood. So I moved to Florida. Faced Hurricane Michelle in 2018. I’m one of lucky one who has home. Mexico City Florida was wiped. Some people trapped almost a week. We need survival programs like this. Thanks

Very smart shelter, thanks for sharing and agree this is better than a tent which is soaked. Paul from Colorado

What a great set up. Thanks for sharing. Nothing too fancy

Love your sense of humor and of course you approach to survival.

What's funny is, it doesn't matter the content. After watching *your* educational video ,others become experts at dissecting it. Like I tell my son, always be the good guy. Thanks for the video my friend.

Great watching old video’s of you setting up camp safely for a enjoyable weekend of camping. Be safe, stay healthy, & God Bless everyone.

Watching for a second time. This time with my adult sons. They are amazed at what you do. Thanks again Dave.

Very cool sleeping system you have came up with, David. I like it. Except, I would need an step stool to get in & out of it. It's also very cool your Dad is there and helped to make this video with you, So Cool. :)

This is excellent to see. One could take an old milk carton with a screw lid fixed., in with you should you need a 'pee' in the middle of the night. Sorry ladies can not think of anything for your needs in the middle of the night in that department. Great video. Love the way you talk . Thank you to Dad also. Regards Greetings from the UK.

Excellent. The best part is its all made of some pretty basic stuff, and is adaptable to all kinds of conditions. Add a space blanket, and you've got extreme cold weather shelter, clothes line so clothing can be dried (freeze dried if necessary) etc. Adaptability and multi-functionality, just like the scoop stove. Very well done.

Very excellent procedures, equipment and how to use it. Thank you much!!!

Wow very interesting. I enjoyed watching you and your father video tape this, for your father I say hello Dad.!!! and for the guys who complain yes goooo review flashlights will ya.... bless both of you and I will pop this into my memory bank and thank you for your smart outlook.

This is a joy to watch and I certainly learned a lot. Thank you very much for making it and thanks to your dad too.

Crazy big dog in the back ground. Lol. Love the videos. Even the old ones.

I came across your video randomly. I too live in the south, I hunt, fish, and am outdoors much of my off time. This video IS AWESOME!. It contains great knowledge, techniques, and ideas. I am a heavy guy, so I will take your ideas and techniques, and simply alter them to better suite me, and I think most viewers will do the same as you, or use them as a guide, as I will. Thank you for sharing. As to trolls, piss on 'em! Tell 'em to "troll on elsewhere" Your video is clearly intended to help people. Most trolls comments are intended to offend people, so always keep that in mind.

“ not like you’re gonna move in and raise kids “ haha .. lmao ! 🤣.. loved this instructional vid .. great job and I learned a lot

I must tell you that your shelter is the best one i have seen, i am not into the camping stuff myself the last i did was 50 years ago while serving in H.M.Forces UK, now at the age of 70 and if i ever need one i will follow your build; as for the moving blankets i used to do house moving years ago and often we would have to sleep in the back with the furniture but we were as snug as a bug in a rug wrapped up in moving blankets.

Nice work. Looks cozy. You are going right. Is gonna protect you from overhead falls

10 years later some guy in Germany found the inspiration to build a hobo from an old car ashtray man ideas ... this channel is full of it Thank you Sir

Great video with a lot of good ideas. Most negative comments on KZfaq should be ignored as very few offer any real instruction - there are a lot of viewers who are insecure and they love to boost their egos by criticizing what others do. You are correct - if they don’t like what you do in a video they can just not do it. I learn a lot from your videos.

Just watched you make a tube out of tarps and moving blankets for 30 minutes and I regret nothing

You are very well prepared I liked your shelter you should be nice and toasty in that shelter.

It's great you still camp with your dad, I tell people all the time to enjoy spending time with your parents, they won't be around for ever, and you'll miss them when their gone. God bless.

That dead air space under your mattress is quite brilliant. Something else ppl forget, even in extreme conditions, we sweat a little in our sleep. Humidity & dew often covers everything. The blanket absorbs the damp keeping the body warmer. Nice job. I'd have to keep a triangle flap near the head end open & sew myself in. I couldn't enter otherwise, maybe crawling in headfirst might be interesting.

Wow , I’m very impressed . This video kept my interest and I’m subscribed . Your very resourceful and a true outdoors man . When SHTF you will be self sufficient . I’m sure your Dad is the same way - the 🍎 apple doesn’t fall far from the tree . GOD BLESS

Thanks Mr. Pearson, for filming this. if you thought about all the things that could go wrong you wouldn't leave the house.

You got over 3million views. I'd say you won the comment contest. Also, knowing more than one way to skin a cat is useful in an emergency. Knowledge is power!

Dave, I’ve been here for many years and you are the my favorite KZfaqr! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Hi Dave, know what I like about you? You're always thinkin', never a dull moment, many relaxing video's but no dull ones. Sometimes Saturday morning is spent streaming your idea's, and you've given me a lot of them, thanks.

Very nice. I always set up my little mountian climber tent, and wrap my ten by twenty tarp around it, and stake it down. I will try this and see how I like it, if I ever go without my dog. When I wrap my tarp around my tiny tent though, the snow covers it and helps insulate it, and my dog gets in my double sleeping bag because she's spoiled, and helps keep me warm. Also, I haul my stuff in a good size Step Two kid's wagon in summer, and a five ft. sled in winter. I guess I'm spoiled too, I take alot of stuff this way for a week at a time, including fishing stuff. Excellent video, new subscriber.

An excellent presentation for every purpose at home, going camping , fishing , etc.by knowing just how simple ropes could be used. Thank you

Your one cool , guy.! interesting, thankyou for being you .Generations will benefit and learn and enjoy from your experience and wisdom respect lynn from West Yorkshire England uk

That spoon is really cool! The shelter is yet another great idea adding to the list of ways of survival I'm learning about. Thanks for posting your video!

thank you, I don't sleep on the floor of the woods or desert,and you shouldn't either,this will come in handy,lightening is my only fear when I'm hanging from a tree,this info is most useful

Thank you for the video, great shelter! I am sure that many people will have ways that they say that you should have done it. The simple fact is, if it works then it works. Well done and thank you. Take care.

Dave this is really smart, a double layer air trap insulation, off the ground and protected, wow, I'll bookmark this to my phone. Great Job here Dave and a super shout out of thanks to your Dad; how cool!!!

Hi Dave! I loved this video! You’re so enjoyable to listen to and all your funny comments made me smile. I loved the stove you created, very clever! Stay safe!!

A very enjoyable video. Great ideas And lots of good information. I look forward to seeing more videos. Thank you

Great video. Love your design for comfort and safety. You can drink all the coffee you want, just bring in a pee bottle like we do in cold Norther Canadian winter camping. last thing we want to do is crawl out of a warm tent or shelter for a pee so we use an empty water sport drink bottle then water a tree with it in the morning.

Thank you so much! I'm Canadian and I totally see a need in this. The only concern I have is practice! You are awesome, love your laughter! Cheers!

In today's society with social media everybody know a better way, everybody bitches about everything. I think you did a good job, you stayed busy, you were prepared, you did it your way and it works. Looks like a good time out for you and dad, can't get any better than that. Thankyou for the information, very cool. And showed every one some different products that work. Much respect my brother.

Awesome video!! You are certainly correct in saying many youngsters need to learn how to roughneck it when there's no comforts. It's about the unexpected events that you should learn to cope with. Many thanks for the video and your time.

Wowww well done my friend 😉. Awesome perfect.

Alice pack fool o’ goodies, pops filming, and some great content. Well done.

Really enjoyed watching you and your dad that is really clever going to make me a extreme weather kit when I go camping, thank you for the good idea everyone should be watching you.🕶

What an incredibly great tent!!! off the groung so no spiders and other bugs!! and looks to be really warm!! That is genius!!!!

AWESOME VIDEO. You are brilliant! and your dad did a GREAT job filing. thank you so much for sharing. In times like this we never know when we may have to live off the grid! This was such a GREAT video. Thank you.

Always a pleasure to be in the woods with you. Great work.

Enjoyable video...I like the little stand stove, for quick heating simple stuff off the ground. Thats definitely a young fellas shelter tho. Maybe a step to get in and a pee hole, and I would use it lol..keep up the great ideas.

All good ideas. When in the wilderness we don't usually carry handy metal clips. Clips can be easily made by taking a green branch and splitting it a bit. spread the cut and capture your tarp with those.

Very useful your video. I am learning about this because I think, may be I need it. Thanks a lot from Colombia.

Wow excellent tutorial. Love it because i absolutely detest sleeping on the ground...I'm trying it.

This dudes legitimately a good guy and I can’t see him failing at anything

Mr., yours is an awesome video, and you are a very good instructor. You make this city slicker want to camping.

Father and son team brings out the best in each other. Thanks for sharing. I like your voice. I like the lessons FIRST in how to cut down the trees. Cut side to side not straight down. SECOND in the use of the 200 feet of rope. THIRD in making a fire on that stove. Be safe.

Good stuff!! :D I like the scoop stove, that's super creative- yet again! It's a great size for a pack. Thank you for sharing this with us Hon, love watching all these ideas of yours. :)

There will always be improvements, but that's just the magic of survival shelters. Great video

It's amazing what I have learned !! I want to Thank all the citizens that took the time to teach what they have learned to others its great !! Thank You Patricia. Moore Orange Va

I like the way you talk. I am proud to be taught by you. I'm from Oregon. Thank you for deploying a moving blanket an overlooked resource

Great video. His accent makes looks even more pro

Very interesting shelter & makes that extreme weather look cozy!! This is the only shelter video I’ve seen that hasn’t been some type of lean to or a fancy pop-up tent that probably weighs 50lbs. Thanks so much for sharing your skills, keep up the good work!

Keep making videos we love watching them..keep up the great videos guy...

I love this. This is the best shelter ever. I add a second tarp over the whole shelter and I'm good indefinitely.

Lol Bear Gryills with a southern accent, love it , great video, thanks ! 👍🏻

My man. Great video. Awesome work. It's a lot. But people don't understand how important a comfortable sleep set up is. Well worth the work and weight. Especially in cold. Great job

I have to say this is really great all around and will improve my winter survival greatly. Thank you for sharing.

People that our only used to to comfort won't know what you are doin'. I wish i could camp with you! I know what its like to be cold and get no coffee!!! Thanks.

Hey man, there is always room for improvement so take the criticism in stride. But the key is to UNPLUG, got off your freakin phones people and go outside, enjoy nature and just relax. What a wonderful thing to share with your dad man. I wish I had a close relationship with mine. Take care and happy camping.

Enjoyed the build! Good technique and solid explanations. Good stuff!

Great job. And was able to see all. Oh and Good night dad.

Love it more because you had your Dad on there great job thank you so much ❤️🙂

Fascinating video! Your accent is hilarious, I really enjoyed watching this. 👍

What a great youtuber, he still answers comments a year later! I've never seen something like this

Smart. It's fun to watch. You're a good instructor. Keep camping and frontiersman building. Appreciate your hard work.

I'm born and raised in Texas. You talk like I do! You did a great job on this video. There are some valuable skills you are passing along. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

1st time I've seen this video. Brilliant job with the shelter, and that stove is genius.

Cool! Nice that you can enjoy making this with your dad! Mine has passed and I miss him dearly

Great video great to hear Dad ever once in a while 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent vid!! Love the off the ground sleeping quarters, especially with creepy crawly things that go bump in the night!!!

Clever, more clever and most clever. You will never cease to amaze us and me with your new and useful ideas. I can still say you are my #1 man. Thanx again, gigi. Love to you and family. gigi

Legend has it that he was never able to get out but stayed warm, dry and safe from falling widowmakers

That’s a thick southern accent my guy. Love it.