Your environment will determine the type of shelter you need and can build.

Understanding how to build several types of shelters, however, is critical to being able to address your needs not matter what SHTF moment you are facing.

In a survival situation, it is critical that you understand your situational and environmental realities. That includes knowing what materials you have on hand and how to use them to build a secure, sturdy and safe shelter.

By understanding at the least the basic concepts of shelters, you can ensure that if you are faced with the need to build one, for a day, night, week or even months, you have a head start versus those who will be “winging it” from the inception.