Emergency Debris Shelters
Teepee or Tripod Shelters
Learn how to lash a tripod here.
Lean-To Shelters
Building a “Super Shelter” which uses a tarp, plastic dropcloth and emergency “space” blankets.
Tarp Shelter Setups
This is a long video ( 52 minutes) but worth the time to see a wide variety of tarp shelter configurations. The actual tarp setups begin at approximately the 14:30 point.
Hammock & Tarp Setup
Tips for setting up a tarp & hammock in the rain.
Long Term or Base Camp Shelters
Books on Shelter Building
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelter