After locating a source of water, shelter is one of the top priorities for anyone in a survival situation. Without shelter, the elements become more than just a nuisance. They become a real threat.

Exposure to the elements can hurt and even kill a person staggeringly quick. Fortunately, in virtually every survival situation, natural and man made resources to build even a rudimentary shelter abound.

Timber, boughs, vines, rocks, the earth itself, even snow can all be used to construct a durable, warm and safe place to shelter whether it is for a few hours or many days. By paying attention to what is around you and using the resources available, you can build a shelter that will keep the elements out and keep you warm, dry and relatively comfortable.

To see how to build one type of shelter, click on the next page icon right below this sentence.

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