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Survival Sheltering

What is a Survival Shelter?

Survival shelters are a form of temporary shelter that serves the purpose of keeping you alive rather than comfortable in dangerous situations.

Is There A "Best Survival Shelter?

Since every survival situation is different, the best shelter you can have is the one that keeps you alive, safe, and armed.

How Do You Build a Survival Shelter?

Start by building a rectangular frame from logs. Fill the frame with debris, such as dried leaves or pine branches. The debris will provide insulation that will prevent the ground from drawing heat away from the body.

person sitting alone in a cave in the wilderness

What Types of Shelters Keep You Warm?

Overall, igloos are the warmest and sturdiest that are available during the winter, due to the insulation value of think snow.

What are Natural Survival Shelters?

Any shelter or cover that you can use that you do not have to build, such as a cave, large trees, thick brush, and large rock outcroppings or overhangs.

Home is where the heart is, but shelter is where you stay alive, keep safe, and
remain protected from the environment or danger.

elderly homeless man sitting

Anyone who has ever been displaced from a home, whether kicked out by overbearing parents or homeless because of mental issues, will understand that not knowing where you will be safe to rest at night can quickly lead to panic and stress.

small wilderness survival shelter

Many types of basic survival shelters will be available to you, depending on location, type of environment, and any materials that you can find.

person sitting in a cave

The wilderness can be a harsh environment to those who are ill-prepared for it, Sometimes the shelters you might choose are already occupied and you might not be as safe as you think.

portable toilets in the middle of barren land

You'll truly be surprised at the number of things that can be "up-cycled" into a useful shelter.

Large concrete bunker

While everyone thinks of "massive bunkers" as a survival shelter, they are not. Check out why.

small cabin located in the woods during winter

While a basic survival shelter is great during an immediate or short-term need if you find yourself trapped and alone for extended periods consider these options.

image of violent storms

Environmental conditions change frequently, and what worked in the summer in the woods may not work so well during the winter. Learn how to adjust for this issue.

winter woods during the bitter cold

Your chances of survival change dramatically depending on the nature of the environment you find yourself in. Your shelter of choice will also depend on this.