In a desert survival situation, knowing how to build a shelter can save your life. When in an arid environment, consider the time, effort, and material needed to make a shelter. If you have material such as a poncho, canvas, or other material, use it…
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This shelter protects you from the sun, wind, rain, and heat. It is easy to make using natural materials and is perfect for use on beaches. To make this shelter — Find and collect driftwood or other natural material to use as support beams and…
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Outdoor Indiana magazine’s July-August issue will help you learn the secrets behind what some call “the Undiscovered Jewel of Southwest Indiana.” The gem is the 3,456 acres of Harmonie State Park in Posey County on the Wabash River. There’s an eight-page full-color removable and collectable…
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The tree-pit snow shelter is perfect for snowy, wooded environments. All you need is a cutting tool, digging tool and timber. To make this shelter– Find a tree with bushy branches that provides overhead cover. Dig out the snow around the tree trunk until you…
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The debris hut is a shelter that can be made with a variety of materials and provides significant warmth. For these reasons the debris hut is a good type of shelter to fall back on. To make a debris hut — Build it by making…
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In a marsh or swamp, or any area with standing water or continually wet ground, the swamp bed keeps you out of the water. When selecting such a site, consider the weather, wind, tides, and available materials. To make a swamp bed– Look for four…
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ROSWELL, Georgia – Solvi Brands, LLC has unleashed the most anticipated energy shot of the year for outdoor addicts and is pleased to announce their strategic partnership with Shawn Michaels MacMillan River Adventures. The tenacious team of hosts, Keith Mark and WWE Legend Shawn Michaels,…
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This July 4 weekend remember to check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at fwp.mt.gov-Montana’s headquarters for recreational information on fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. With the state’s recent extreme weather, even experienced recreators will want to check fwp.mt.gov for any closures and restrictions…
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LEXINGTON, Ky.- Small Craft Advisory editor Kimberly Jenkins has been recognized with the 2011 Award of Excellence in Feature Writing for her article “Taking a Different Tack on Learning.” The article appeared in the November-December 2010 issue of Small Craft Advisory, the official publication of…
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If you have more time in a survival situation, you can make this shelter, which is superior to the poncho lean-to shelter. If you find yourself in a wooded area and have enough natural materials, you can make a field-expedient lean-to without the aid of…
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