Shelter Building

 

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