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Desert Shelters

Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 18:23 in Shelter, Survival | viewed 1,723 times | 0 Comments

In an arid environment, consider the time, effort and material needed to make a shelter. If you have material such as a poncho, canvas or a parachute, use it along with such terrain features as rock outcroppings, mounds of sand... (Continue reading)

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Snow Shelters

Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 18:23 in Shelter | viewed 978 times | 0 Comments

Tree-Pit Snow Shelter If you are in a cold, snow-covered area where evergreen trees grow and you have a digging tool, you can make a tree-pit shelter. To make this shelter — * Find a tree with bushy branches that... (Continue reading)

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Natural Shelters

Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 18:16 in Shelter, Survival | viewed 1,074 times | 0 Comments

Field-Expedient Lean-To If you are in a wooded area and have enough natural materials, you can make a field-expedient lean-to without the aid of tools or with only a knife. It takes longer to make this type of shelter than... (Continue reading)

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Finding Shelter

Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 18:15 in Shelter | viewed 876 times | 0 Comments

When you are in a survival situation and realize that shelter is a high priority, start looking for shelter as soon as possible. As you do so, remember what you will need at the site. Two requisites are — *... (Continue reading)

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how to build a shelter

Written on 16 Apr, 2010 at 18:14 in Shelter | viewed 909 times | 0 Comments

A shelter can protect you from the sun, insects, wind, rain, snow, hot or cold temperatures and enemy observation. It can give you a feeling of well-being. It can help you maintain your will to survive. In some areas, your... (Continue reading)

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Warm Shelter in the Woods

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 17:40 in Shelter | viewed 1,472 times | 0 Comments

Dig a hole in the ground about 5-6 ft. long and 9 inches deep; fill it up with rocks and sticks, catch on fire, fill the hole up with dirt and put plastic over dirt and it will be hot.... (Continue reading)

Wilderness Shelters

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 17:40 in Shelter | viewed 1,435 times | 0 Comments

Here are two good shelters to used if you are stranded without one. The first is made from down tree branches, Find a branch with a good size y at one end and place it against a good size tree,... (Continue reading)

How to Pick Warm Comfortable Sleeping Bags For Camping

Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 17:39 in Shelter | viewed 1,263 times | 0 Comments

Should sleeping bags be made of down or synthetic? What sleeping bag is best for camping, hiking or backpacking? A guide to make your decision easier. First off it should at least be rated for the lowest possible temperature you’ll... (Continue reading)

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