How Do You Build A Debris Hut Shelter In The Wilderness?
The debris hut has been used for survival since our ancestors were hunter-gatherers. This shelter is constructed very much in the same way a forest animal constructs its home or nest, and allows you to stay warm and safe even without a fire or proper clothing. Choose a good location for your shelter. Your location should be on a fringe area, not too open where it will be exposed to wind and sun, and not too dense where animals make their homes and feed. Your location should also be at least 50 yards from water, as bodies of water dampen the air and increase the chill. Be sure your location is close to debris, but away from danger. Picture your shelter before you begin to build it. You’ll need a large rock, tree stump or similar object to build your shelter against. Find a straight and sturdy branch to act as your ridgepole. This branch should be a few feet taller than you. It will serve a purpose similar to that of the top horizontal pole in a tent. Brace your ridgepole firmly against
