Shelters. A positive state of mind is the key to survival in an outdoor emergency.

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A positive state of mind is the key to survival in an outdoor emergency.

Shelters

Adequate to protect from wind/rain/snow/ etc.. 1) Shelter Adequate to protect from wind/rain/snow/ etc..

SHELTER SITE SELECTION When you are in a survival situation and realize that shelter is a high priority, start looking for shelter as soon as possible. As you do so, remember what you will need at the site. Two requisites are-- It must contain material to make the type of shelter you need. It must be large enough and level enough for you to lie down comfortably.

TYPES OF SHELTERS

How much time and effort you need to build the shelter. When looking for a shelter site, keep in mind the type of shelter (protection) you need. However, you must also consider-- How much time and effort you need to build the shelter. If the shelter will adequately protect you from the elements (sun, wind, rain, snow). If you have the tools to build it. If not, can you make improvised tools? If you have the type and amount of materials needed to build it.

Site Selection Large enough and level enough for both you and your equipment. Close to construction materials. Close to signaling and recovery site Close to food and water source.

General –Southern exposure (in cold weather) –Drainages Shelter opening should face East.

Safety considerations Animal trails Avoid avalanche slopes Drainages Unstable rock formations Below dead trees

Types of Shelters

Poncho Lean-To

Tarps

Poncho Tent

One-Man Shelter

Space Blankets

Lean-To

Double Lean-To or Debris Hut

Snow caves

Tree pit snow shelter

Swamp Bed

Natural Shelters caves, rocky crevices, clumps of bushes, small depressions, large rocks on leeward sides of hills, large trees with low-hanging limbs, fallen trees with thick branches.

Rock outcroppings

Debris Hut

Tree-Pit Snow Shelter

Site Selection Large enough and level enough for both you and your equipment. Close to construction materials. Close to signaling and recovery site Close to food and water source.

Safety considerations: Avoid Animal trails Avoid avalanche slopes Southern exposure (in cold weather) Avoid Drainages Shelter opening should face East. Avoid Unstable rock formations Basic principles of Tarp/natural shelters. Avoid building your shelter below dead trees

Beach/Desert shade shelter

Below ground desert shelter