Trench shelters utilize the massive density and inherent strength of packed soil to create a protective shelter suitable for protection…
For many reasons it is sometimes necessary or advisable to have one's shelter raised off the ground. Especially is this…
A belowground (underground) shelter provides many advantages over an above-ground shelter. A belowground shelter can not only insulate you from…
In the dry, arid, desert environment, you must consider the time, effort, and material needed to make a shelter. Any…
Beach Shade Shelter The beach shade shelter protects you from the sun, wind, rain, and...
Tree-Pit Snow Shelter If you are in a cold, deep, snow-covered area where evergreen trees...
Debris Hut For warmth and ease of construction, the debris hut is one of the...
Swamp Bed In a marsh or swamp, or any area with standing water or continually...
One-Man Shelter A one-man shelter you can easily make using material, a tree and three...
No-Pole Parachute Tepee Except for the center pole, you use the same materials for a...
One-Pole Parachute Tepee You need material for a canopy, stakes, a stout center pole, paracord...
Three-Pole Parachute Tepee If you have a tarp, parachute, or other large, round material, and...
Poncho Tent This tent provides a low silhouette. Unlike a poncho lean-to shelter, the Poncho...
Poncho Lean-To It takes only a short time and minimal equipment to build this lean-to...
