After reading a few articles on different types of shelter possibilities, I decided that the debris shelter, or any modification of it will be the most advantageous to our needs. This shelter is designed for warmth, and is easy to make.
- Wedge a large, sturdy stick in the Y of a tree, or anything equivalent, in order to create the base of the shelter.
- Lean slightly smaller, but still sturdy sticks against the side of the base stick. This will create a "wedge-shaped ribbing effect" which will be the base framework for the shelter.
- Now weave finer, bendy sticks crosswise in the base of the shelter in order to form a lattice for the insulation that will be put on top.
- Now that the skeleton of the shelter is complete, it is time to add the insulation. This should consist of light, dry, if possible, soft debris. Continue adding these debris until the the insulating material is at least 1 meter thick--the thicker the better.
- Place an insulating layer on the ground of the shelter, and around all the bottom cracks.
- When making the shelter, try to leave as small an opening as possible for the entrance. Also, craft a door the best you can using the materials at your disposal. This is not necessary, but will be desired if the weather is bad.
- Finally, add any shingling material or tree boughs on top of the debris to keep them in place.
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