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beardedbastardoutdoors · 11 months

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Lean-To Survival Shelter: Master Wilderness Survival in 5 Simple Steps

Discover the power of lean-to shelters for ultimate wilderness survival! Learn how to build and benefit from this versatile shelter in our latest article. #WildernessSurvival #OutdoorAdventure #LeanToShelterGuide

Introduction In the vast expanse of the wilderness, where nature reigns supreme, having the knowledge and skills to construct a reliable and efficient shelter is paramount. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a seasoned adventurer, or someone who simply seeks to learn the art of wilderness survival, this comprehensive guide is here to equip you with the essential techniques and insights to…

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chey-murray · 1 year

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Common Wilderness Survival Shelter Mistakes

I used to be a wilderness survival instructor, so I thought I would make a list of all the mistakes I used to see.

Some of these are not technically mistakes, but instead skipped helpful additions, but I decided to include them as well.

1. It Is Built Too Tall

For some reason, people seem to think that they should be able to stand or sit inside all shelters. While this may be true for some, as a general rule, the more empty air in the shelter, the colder you will be. For a lean-to, have it no higher than the tallest person’s shoulder. For a A-Frame, have it no higher than your hip.

2. It Is The Wrong Shelter Type

A lean-to is great if you are in a group, but if you are alone and can’t get your fire lit, then it is not a good shelter for you in the winter. Instead, switch it for a A-frame or another shelter that will stay warm with your body-heat rather than depending on a fire.

3. It Has No Firewall

Some people in warmer climates don’t think a firewall really helps reflect heat, but once you get down to -30c, you will learn that they work.

A firewall is a wall you build on the opposite side of the fire from your shelter so that it reflects heat back towards you. As well as that, it will also help block wind.

4. It Is Too Wide

As a general rule, your shelter should be only just a tad bit longer than you are for the same reason as number 1. When selecting a spot, one technique is to lay on the ground where you want the shelter to be in order to see if it will fit properly.

5. No Lean-to Walls

Many survival teachers do not teach to build walls on the sides of a lean-to, but I always do. Not only will it help keep in heat and block wind, but the extra walls can make the sleeper feel more protected.

6. The Shingles Are Wrong

When people are adding branches to a shelter to act as shingles, many beginners start from the top and work their way down. If you do that, you risk directing the water into your shelter instead of away. Start from the bottom, then work your way up.

7. Moss For Bedding

I know there is nothing better than laying on a bed of moss, which is why there is a strong temptation to use it for bedding. The problem is that moss tends to release moisture at night, so you might wake up very wet and cold. As well as this, you do risk bringing insects into your shelter.

Instead, consider smoking the moss to dry it and remove insects. In the meantime, stick to other bedding.

8. Not Enough Shingling

A test that I learned is that if you go into your shelter and you can see any light leaking through the roof, you need to add more to it. If light can get in, than water can too and heat can escape.

9. Hole Shelters

With many situations(not counting snow or mound-shelters) digging your shelter into the ground could end up with you sleeping in a swimming pool. Soil holds onto moisture and leaks it out like a sponge, so even if your shelter is perfectly sealed up during a good rain, water can leak through the shelter inside. There are exceptions to this, but when in doubt, build your shelter above ground.

Once at survival-instructor camp, a group of men spent hours on digging out a firepit complete with dirt-chairs deep in the ground. It certainly looked nice when they went to bed, but they woke up to a rain-filled pool.

10. No Bedding

The ground is a heat-sapper. As Bear Grylls often says, “one layer below is worth two on top,” and he is very right. As well as helping to keep you warm, comfort is also important. You will need a good nights sleep in order to complete your tasks for the next day.

As a starter, you can just lay evergreen bows or something similar down as a bed.

11. No Trench

While you should build your shelter on a slight incline to direct water away from your shelter, trenches are also a commonly missed addition.

To prevent water from puddling into your shelter, dig a small trench around your shelter, and downhill away from it. Water will follow the easiest path, so this should keep you nice and dry.

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xaeyrnofnbe · 15 days

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yeah you could call me a gamer

#wolfquest #spore #cattails #niche a genetics survival game #shelter game series #things i said

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catchymemes · 1 year

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#outdoors #underground #shelter #survival #video

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wearenotjustnumbers2 · 5 months

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This is the devastating reality in gaza.

Even if children don't lose their lives during the bombing, they lose their limbs, their loved ones. You know how many kids who lost their legs loved playing football? How many loved to run and walk and ride a bike? How many lost their arms who can no longer feel it, no longer wear a bracelet around their wrist? There are kids who lost their eyesight due to the bombing And getting crushed under the rubble. Keep demanding a ceasefire, this should not still be happening. 44th day.

#to think about how these kids are still not safe even after all of this #they still could get bombed whether they're at their home or in a shelter or in a hospital or even a school #i know of two little girls who survived the bombing of their house #and after getting out of the hospital they stayed at their relatives house which got bombed but they got killed this time by Israel #they only survived 8 hours after the first bombing that lost them their parents and their home #i have a video about them on my blog the journalist who was keeping them company in the hospital posted it #share this #palestine #gaza #israel #important #current events #free palestine #ethnic cleansing #free gaza #gaza strip #gaza under attack #gaza under genocide #israel apartheid #israel is a terrorist state #israel is an apartheid state #usa #america #un #save the children #we are not numbers #video #human rights #yemen #joe biden

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poorly-drawn-mdzs · 10 months

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You're mine now, old man.

[First] Prev <–-> Next

#poorly drawn mdzs #mdzs #wei wuxian #a-qing #xiao xingchen #A-qing's story kicks off so strong. You really get a sense that she feels strongly attached to xxc during the pre-empathy scenes #and that she has a strong sense of loyalty and perseverance with strong survival instinct #but then you see her before all the tragedy and you *immediately* learn she is a clever trickster!#She follows xxc not out of gratitude but out of a sense that this guy is her meal ticket.#xxc is kind and strong but most importantly *noble*#she can smell the self-sacrificing bright eyed hope on this stranger. She knows the mere fact she's a young blind girl means #he will protect her. The fact he gives her a little money doesn't hurt her justification but tbh she would have followed all the same #a-qing is *the* catgirl of all time actually. Follows you for the fact you provide food and shelter. Opportunistic. May grow to be loyal.#That's not even getting into the parallels here between these two characters and wwx (who is seeing these events play out)#the yi city trio are arguably the three split aspects of wwx: who he feels like (a-qing the opportunist) who he wants to be (xxc the noble)#and who he feels seen as (xy the vengeful).#one day I'll write a more robust analysis on that. prob in the tags though #(His a-qing parallels are also tied with the fact they both were street rat orphans who learned how to code-switch to be whoever #they need to be to feel safe. I have a lot more thoughts to share but augh another time...another time)

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echofades · 7 months

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HARLAN COBEN'S SHELTER (Season Fucking 1)

#harlan coben's shelter #shelter #shelteredit #shira bolitar #hannah taylor #mickey bolitar #ema winslow #spoon spindell #tvedit #cinematv #photoset #my insp for this was the multiple comments on HC's insta posts VERY upset about all the swearing and f bombs #I was going to include them in the caption but then I felt bad for making fun #hope they survived the season tho!

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athos-outdoor-prospector · 9 months

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Cooking potatoes😍👌 🥔

#bushcraft #outdoors #survival #cooking #shelter #wilderness #wildlife #wild cooking #woodlands #athosoutdoorprospector

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furiousgoldfish · 10 months

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abusive parents will convince you that being fed, sheltered and raised abused as a child comes with strings and that you have to spend the rest of your life completely abandoning your free will in order to pay it back

#sickos who tell this to children should not have children #abusive parents #toxic parents #child abuse #getting food and shelter is children's basic right #they need it to survive the alternative is to kill the child

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smallandalmosthonest · 11 months

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coach, with a thousand yard stare, striking the stones and getting the faintest, barely-visible sparks

coach, seeing somebody’s body on the table, finding natalie — natalie who he’d confided in, natalie who he trusted — telling her she’s not like the others, that they could survive the winter (but not the rest)

coach, stealing the hatchet, stealing kindling, stealing matches, watching them swear fealty to natalie, glowing in the firelight

the cabin, burning from the inside out

#javi is dead! ben is the only one who knows where he had hid!#javi’s death giving coach ben his only chance at survival #coach knowing of this second shelter and deciding to keep it for himself for natalie for no one else #he was their arbiter their elder their authority figure until jackie’s death #and now with javi’s death he has appointed himself their executioner #even before he knew what they did he decided they had to die #yellowjackets

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hapigairu · 7 months

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Some Cyril appreciation featuring his mom:

#fe3h #fe16 #few3h #rhea #church of seiros #cyril #nabateans #i'll never understand why people seem to hate Cyril so much #the poor kid lost his parents at a very young age and had to learn how to survive on his own #he had to join the Almyran army only to become a slave of House Goneril #then a woman takes him away offers him food shelter and treats him like family #and would love nothing more for him to find his own path to happiness #and we know that for a fact thanks to his support with Seteth #they only want the best for him #but because of his past circumstances he still chooses to work hard to show how grateful he is to them #and because he's still scared that they might abandon him if he doesn't prove he can useful ig? even tho they won't #instead they let him take his time and find 'himself' and his desires at his own pace (meaning: without putting pressure on him)#so it's no wonder why Cyril loves Rhea and is so loyal to her #and like Cyril's personality is kinda great? he's smart hardworking and his honesty and sass gave us some of the best moments in this game

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beardedbastardoutdoors · 11 months

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Wilderness Survival Guide: How to Build a Debris Hut to Save Your Life in 5 Steps

Discover the secrets of wilderness survival with our guide on building a debris hut. Learn essential skills to create a shelter in the wild. #SurvivalSkills #WildernessSurvival #OutdoorLiving

Introduction Welcome, wilderness enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers, to an ultimate guide on building a debris hut for wilderness survival. When venturing into the untamed wilderness, having the skills to construct a reliable shelter is paramount. A debris hut, a simple yet effective survival shelter, offers protection from the elements and can be a lifesaver in emergency situations. Whether…

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chey-murray · 1 year

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Camp Site Selection | Wilderness Survival Tips

Where you put your shelter is just as important as having one. Most people new to camping and survival tend to think choosing a site to set up camp is as simple as throwing down a tent. In reality, however, there are some things you should look for before building a shelter.

Water. Have it within close walking distance to a water source, but far enough away to avoid direct contact with animals and insects. Animals will come to drink throughout the day and night so you will want to be far enough away that they can choose to avoid you, but close enough that you do not burn many calories to go and collect more.

Wind. Look for a location with a natural wind-break. This could be a fallen tree, a live treeline, or something else. Alternatively, look for a location where you could build your own wind-break if one is not naturally available.

Sun. For extra warmth, the entrance to your shelter should face towards the rising sun. This is an old trick that many campers enjoy.

Wildlife. Avoid locations with animal trails passing through. Animals can be creatures of habit so they will want to follow the same paths they always do. Choosing somewhere else can limit the number of unwanted visitors passing through your camp. Check the location for biters like ants or wasps. Avoid building near swampy areas.

Drainage. Do not put your shelter at the bottom of a hill. Do have it somewhere slightly sloped to allow for drainage. Never put your shelter in a gully even if it appears to be dried out.

Fire. The fire should be placed directly in front of your shelter, so make sure there is room for it.

Materials. To conserve calories, your shelter should be close to building materials as well as fuel for your fire.

#camping #WildernessSurvival #wilderness survival #survival #survival shelters #survivalshelters #outdoor survival

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country-corner · 3 months

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