Shelter

Natural debris (leaves, grass, pine needles/boughs, duff, etc…) can keep a person warm in sub-freezing temperatures.  The trick is to construct a debris shelter that will maintain 18 inches or more of insulation around the entire body.  Normally an a-frame shelter works the best.  The following link has a great Read more…

1)  Gather softball to football sized rocks and place them in a fire until glowing.  DO NOT gather rocks from a creek, pond, or any other water source, as they can explode when heated.  2)  Dig a body-length trench in your shelter, one foot wide and one foot deep.3)  Place Read more…