How to survive a nuclear attack and shelter against radioactive fallout debris
After a nuclear bomb is detonated, residual radioactive material is propelled into the upper atmosphere. The material then falls from…
How to build a door-covered or pole-covered trench shelter for protection against elements, natural disasters, and nuclear fallout
Trench shelters utilize the massive density and inherent strength of packed soil to create a protective shelter suitable for protection…
How to build an elevated, raised Bog Ken shelter in the wilderness
For many reasons it is sometimes necessary or advisable to have one's shelter raised off the ground. Especially is this…
How to make cement and mortar in the wild (aka survival cement).
In a survival situation, a mixture of mud and grasses can be used to create a substance known as “survival…
How to build shelters in the wild
A shelter can protect you from the sun, insects, wind, rain, snow, hot or cold temperatures, and undesirable observation from…
How to build a belowground shelter to provide protection from the elements
A belowground (underground) shelter provides many advantages over an above-ground shelter. A belowground shelter can not only insulate you from…
Desert shelters – how to build an efficient shelter in desert conditions
In the dry, arid, desert environment, you must consider the time, effort, and material needed to make a shelter. Any…
How to make a beach shade shelter.
Beach Shade Shelter The beach shade shelter protects you from the sun, wind, rain, and...
How to build a Three-Pit Snow Shelter.
Tree-Pit Snow Shelter If you are in a cold, deep, snow-covered area where evergreen trees...
How to build a Debris Hut Shelter.
Debris Hut For warmth and ease of construction, the debris hut is one of the...
How to make an above-ground “Swamp Bed” for sleeping in marshy, wet areas
Swamp Bed In a marsh or swamp, or any area with standing water or continually...
Lean-To Shelter – how to build a lean-to shelter
Survival Lean-To Shelter If you are in a wooded area and have enough natural materials...
One-Man Shelter – how to build a one-man shelter in a survival situation
One-Man Shelter A one-man shelter you can easily make using material, a tree and three...
How to build a No-Pole Tarp Tepee Shelter.
No-Pole Parachute Tepee Except for the center pole, you use the same materials for a...
How to build a One-Pole Tarp Tepee.
One-Pole Parachute Tepee You need material for a canopy, stakes, a stout center pole, paracord...
How to build a Three-Pole Tarp Tepee Shelter.
Three-Pole Parachute Tepee If you have a tarp, parachute, or other large, round material, and...
How to build a Poncho Tent Shelter.
Poncho Tent This tent provides a low silhouette. Unlike a poncho lean-to shelter, the Poncho...
How to build a Poncho Lean-To Shelter.
Poncho Lean-To It takes only a short time and minimal equipment to build this lean-to...
