Emergency Shelters
In the winter, when ample snow is present, we'll make a snow shelter. When snow is absent, we'll use sticks, twigs and leaves to build a debris shelter! We can also make a few different configurations of shelters from a single tarp. We'll cover a few possible emergency scenarios and detail priorities.
What is the most important factor to ensure survival in an emergency wilderness situation? Contrary to popular belief, secure shelter - not food or even water - is the primary priority of the survivalist! A human can live for a few days without water, and up to a few weeks without food, but without proper shelter, one could easily freeze to death or die from exposure overnight.
In the winter, when ample snow is present, we'll make a snow shelter. When snow is absent, we'll use sticks, twigs and leaves to build a debris shelter! We can also make a few different configurations of shelters from a single tarp. We'll cover a few possible emergency scenarios and detail priorities.