How Do You Make A Shelter In The Wilderness?
It may be hard to believe, but it’s easy to get lost in the wilderness. People become separated from others, take the wrong trail, misread a map or suffer an accident. Any camper or hunter, regardless of experience, can find himself in a situation that requires seeking shelter from the elements. If a cabin, cave or other natural shelter isn’t available, it may become necessary to construct a shelter. Determine your needs. Evaluate the weather conditions, possible changes in temperature, and how much room you will need. A good shelter doesn’t need to be large or complicated. Collect items from your immediate area that can be used in building a shelter. Fallen tree branches, pine needles, dry leaves, small sticks and moss work great. Also, look for trees, large rocks, stumps or depressions in the ground that can serve as a base or supporting structure for your shelter. Place all of your items in a location you choose for the shelter. Select a long branch to serve as your main support bea
• Find a suitable place to build. Generally, the best place to build a shelter is in a “fringe”, an area between an open field and dense underbrush. Having water nearby is important, however the shelter should be built no less than 50 yards away or the water vapour can carry body heat away.’; } s += “”; document.write(s); return; } google_ad_channel = ‘+7733764704+1640266093+9503394424+4989269770+8962074949+8941458308+1320119273+4912122252+7122150828’ + xchannels + gchans; google_ad_client = “pub-9543332082073187”; google_ad_output = ‘js’; google_ad_type = ‘text’; google_feedback = ‘on’; google_ad_region = “test”; google_ad_format = ‘250x250_as’; //–> • Search for an object to brace the shelter against. Long boulders or fallen trees can be ideal for bracing a shelter. Any large, immobile object can work. It is also possible to tie a long branch between two other branches braced in the ground, though this can be more difficult and slightly less sturdy. Some people prefer to brace a stu
