Poncho Lean-To
This shelter is very easy and quick to set up and you don't need much equipment. You will need a poncho, 2 to 3 meters of rope or parachute suspension line, three stakes about 30 centimeters long, and two trees or two poles 2 to 3 meters apart. Before choosing the trees you will use or the location of your poles, check the wind direction. make sure that the back of your lean-to will be into the wind. To make the lean-to:
Debris Hut
For warmth and ease of construction, this shelter is one of the best. When shelter is essential to survival, build this shelter. To make a debris hut:
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What to Look For
When looking for a place to build your shelter, you'll need to keep in mind a few things.
One-Man Shelter You can easily make this shelter using a parachute. It requires a tree and three poles. One pole should be about 4.5 meters long and the other two about 3 meters long. To make this shelter:
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