How to Build a Wilderness Survival Shelter

Anyone who might someday get lost while hiking, hunting, canoeing or backpacking should know the basics of how to build a wilderness survival shelter. There are several types, ranging from snow caves to poncho tents to modified rock-ledge shelters. They all have their place, but this article will cover just one: the lean-to.
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Wilderness Survival:The Sacred Order is a Universal Truth

The sacred order is: Shelter first – then water, fire, food. In a survival situation, it is critical to conserve energy and resources. Panic and frustration get in the way of success in any situation – they can be deadly in the outdoors. If it’s late in the day or you are in a place [...]

Wilderness Survival Shelter

On the day that I went out into the woods to create a shelter I had a simple plan. I would create a lean-to style shelter with a raised bed and an area for a fire. Simple enough.
After walking the woods trying to find a suitable spot, I found a rather large log that was [...]

Wilderness Survival Tips – Understanding the Rule of 3’s

In emergency situations, one of the biggest problems is to focus on what matters most. That’s why in the field of emergency medicine, we use acronyms and steps like the “ABC’s” to help us control panic and remember what we should do first, then second, etc…
I was an EMT and WEMT and I taught First [...]