[quote=dweste]I've always wanted to
make a firebed to see just how well that works - seems like a pretty decent way to not have to tend a fire all night long.
Tending a fire all night is no problem when the alternative is exposure to significantly cold temperatures. I have lots of experience with this.
I have zero experience with making firebeds, but I wonder if the effort and time required isn't excessive relative to the benefits. Can you be sure you haven't left a path of ignition between the fire and you clothing or bedding?