So here we go. You have your poncho and you are ready to hike in the woods and set up shelter. What is best for you? A lean-to? A tent? Anything goes and here we show you the many things you can do with that poncho to get you through the night!

While we like the set up to this video, all the structures that can be used with the poncho in under four minutes, we would have liked to hear more about the assembly, why they are called what they are, how – protection wise – one shelter might be better than the other. How long does it take? And also, what does our host prefer when he’s building his own shelter in the woods?

We suppose it all comes down to weather conditions and, in that case, an educated guess and good sense. A poncho and your creative brain are the best tools in your arsenal!