Surviving in the elements long-term requires a different set of survival skills than what you need to make it through a shorter-term situation.

One of those skills is being able to build a shelter that can last for an indeterminate amount of time; here is one method.

In most survival situations in the wilderness, what is required is to last hours to a few days before help arrives or you can get out of it on you own.

In some cases, though, you may have to think and act with a longer-term mindset and strategy, including building a long-term survival shelter to help you make it through.

What are your thoughts on longer-term survival strategies and shelters? Tell us below.