Natural, Temporary, and Permanent Shelter

A shelter can be a made made object such as a house or tent or a natural place to find refuge such as a cave or fallen tree.

  1. Permanent Shelters

    Building permanent shelters and housing or converting something in nature into a permanent home could be important for long term survival strategies.
    Discussions:
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    Latest: Long Term Wilderness Shelter lonewolf, May 27, 2020
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  2. Primitive Shelter

    Structures that can be built with primitive tools or bare hands.
    Discussions:
    15
    Messages:
    137
    Latest: Building A Temporary Shelter watcherchris, Jan 21, 2022
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  3. Tent, camper, RV, or other man made shelters.

    Making use of man-made shelters such as tents, campers, RV, and any other commercial shelters.
    Discussions:
    9
    Messages:
    110
    Latest: New Inflatable Tent Pragmatist, Oct 10, 2020
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  4. Converting Your House Into A Survival Shelter

    Food storage rooms, natural power, natural heat, off the grid living, etc.
    Discussions:
    2
    Messages:
    30
    Latest: Preparing Home For Disasters Pragmatist, Oct 8, 2019
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  1. Aneye4theshot

    Building a Permanent Shelter

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
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    14
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    2,797
    lonewolf
    Nov 24, 2022
  2. Aneye4theshot

    When You Might Need Shelter

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,950
    lonewolf
    Apr 18, 2022
  3. Pragmatist

    Survival Shelters

    Pragmatist, Sep 8, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,242
    Old Geezer
    Mar 16, 2022
  4. Pragmatist

    Mudslides At Permanent Houses

    Pragmatist, Mar 10, 2021
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    0
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    707
    Pragmatist
    Mar 10, 2021
  5. Pragmatist

    Rodent Control; All Dwellings

    Pragmatist, Mar 10, 2021
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    1,260
    Pragmatist
    Mar 10, 2021
  6. Pragmatist

    An Evac To Outside; Are You Ready ?

    Pragmatist, Mar 6, 2021
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    0
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    1,097
    Pragmatist
    Mar 6, 2021
  7. Pragmatist

    Snow Shelters

    Pragmatist, Feb 23, 2021
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    0
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    540
    Pragmatist
    Feb 23, 2021
  8. Pragmatist

    "pop Up Cabin"

    Pragmatist, Nov 26, 2020
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    0
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    863
    Pragmatist
    Nov 26, 2020
  9. Pragmatist

    "prepper Palace"

    Pragmatist, Sep 9, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    557
    Alaskajohn
    Sep 9, 2020
  10. randyt

    Hiding Place For A Hard Man

    randyt, Sep 3, 2020
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    0
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    1,192
    randyt
    Sep 3, 2020
  11. Sourdough

    Building Small Wilderness Survival Dwellings.

    Sourdough, Feb 5, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    63
    Views:
    6,664
    lonewolf
    Aug 10, 2020
  12. BeautifullyBree

    do you use public shelter? (tornado shelter)

    BeautifullyBree, May 27, 2016
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    21
    Views:
    2,401
    Morgan101
    Jul 2, 2020
  13. Pragmatist

    A "rv" Trailer For Bicycle Haul

    Pragmatist, Jun 27, 2020
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    2
    Views:
    1,076
    Pragmatist
    Jun 27, 2020
  14. Pragmatist

    Hurricane Evacuation Shelters And Covid-19

    Pragmatist, May 31, 2020
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    0
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    744
    Pragmatist
    May 31, 2020
  15. Pragmatist

    Nevada Outdoor School Ideas For An Immediate Shelter

    Pragmatist, May 30, 2020
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    729
    Pragmatist
    May 30, 2020
  16. Pragmatist

    "warmth, Shelter, Water Key To ..."

    Pragmatist, May 13, 2020
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    0
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    1,187
    Pragmatist
    May 13, 2020
  17. Pragmatist

    "warmth, Shelter, Water Key To ..."

    Pragmatist, May 13, 2020
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    0
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    794
    Pragmatist
    May 13, 2020
  18. Pragmatist

    Public Hurricane Shelters During Pandemic

    Pragmatist, May 9, 2020
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    0
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    828
    Pragmatist
    May 9, 2020
  19. Pragmatist

    Survival Field Shelter

    Pragmatist, Apr 23, 2020
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    0
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    670
    Pragmatist
    Apr 23, 2020
  20. Pragmatist

    "survival Condos"

    Pragmatist, Mar 11, 2020
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    0
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    812
    Pragmatist
    Mar 11, 2020
  21. randyt

    New Hot Tent

    randyt, Feb 19, 2020
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,048
    randyt
    Mar 2, 2020
  22. Pragmatist

    Snow Survival

    Pragmatist, Feb 4, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,255
    Pragmatist
    Feb 4, 2020
  23. randyt

    Winter Camping

    randyt, Jan 19, 2020
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,351
    Snyper
    Jan 21, 2020
  24. Old Geezer

    Remote Shelter Burns & Weather Traps You

    Old Geezer, Jan 12, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,095
    Blitz
    Jan 13, 2020
  25. Pragmatist

    Bed Bugs And Evacuation Concerns

    Pragmatist, Jan 10, 2020
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    0
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    802
    Pragmatist
    Jan 10, 2020
  26. m33kuh

    Sleeping With Mosquitoes

    m33kuh, Jul 20, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,722
    varuna
    Nov 2, 2019
  27. randyt

    My First Homestead

    randyt, Sep 10, 2019
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,215
    Alaskajohn
    Sep 11, 2019
  28. randyt

    A Safe Haven

    randyt, Aug 21, 2019
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    957
    lonewolf
    Aug 22, 2019
  29. Pragmatist

    Basic Survival; Typical View From Middle America

    Pragmatist, Aug 4, 2019
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    9
    Views:
    1,129
    poltiregist
    Aug 8, 2019
  30. OursIsTheFury

    What's the weirdest shelter you had to sleep in while camping?

    OursIsTheFury, Jun 6, 2016
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    16
    Views:
    1,948
    Pragmatist
    Jul 3, 2019
  31. Sourdough

    You Laugh But, My "single" Best Advise Hide.

    Sourdough, Jun 9, 2019
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    25
    Views:
    1,465
    poltiregist
    Jul 2, 2019
  32. Aneye4theshot

    Different Types of Shelters for Different Situations

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    4,500
    Pragmatist
    Jun 23, 2019
  33. poltiregist

    Fleeing To Escape The Legal System

    poltiregist, Jun 13, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,010
    watcherchris
    Jun 15, 2019
  34. Bonzer

    Shelters in snake infested areas

    Bonzer, Jun 18, 2016
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    4,188
    Oldguy
    May 5, 2019
  35. TheSurvivalEnthusiast

    Things to Consider When a Shelter is Needed

    TheSurvivalEnthusiast, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,690
    coffee
    Feb 21, 2019
  36. Sourdough

    Alaska Questions......answers Maybe Available.

    Sourdough, Feb 5, 2019
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,201
    Sourdough
    Feb 5, 2019
  37. reynolds

    Greenhouse Effect On Temporary Shelter

    reynolds, Oct 18, 2018
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    1,156
    reynolds
    Oct 18, 2018
  38. Kanagirl

    Underground Bunkers

    Kanagirl, May 28, 2017
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    5,979
    Ystranc
    Oct 14, 2018
  39. Corzhens

    Making A Cave Safe From Predators

    Corzhens, Jun 7, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,593
    Keith H.
    Mar 6, 2018
  40. Corzhens

    Making A Safe Foxhole

    Corzhens, Jul 4, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,006
    Old Geezer
    Mar 6, 2018
  41. Corzhens

    Making A Safe Shelter

    Corzhens, Jun 30, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,303
    Keith H.
    Mar 6, 2018
  42. Corzhens

    Weaving Bamboo Slats For Shelter Wall

    Corzhens, Jul 19, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,181
    Tom Williams
    Jan 20, 2018
  43. acheno84

    Hammock Tents

    acheno84, Jun 9, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,429
    Old Geezer
    Dec 17, 2017
  44. Tom Williams

    Tent vs tarp ?

    Tom Williams, Sep 4, 2016
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    4,752
    omegaman
    Dec 13, 2017
  45. joshposh

    Bicycle Camper

    joshposh, Jun 7, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,414
    koolhandlinc
    Aug 20, 2017
  46. John Snort

    Are Underground Shelters Safer?

    John Snort, Jun 16, 2016
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    13
    Views:
    2,665
    Ystranc
    Aug 16, 2017
  47. Tom Williams

    What Too Look For In A Tent

    Tom Williams, Aug 12, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,078
    Ystranc
    Aug 16, 2017
  48. Corzhens

    Protecting Your Shelter From Intruders

    Corzhens, May 30, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,596
    TexDanm
    Aug 3, 2017
  49. blisstv

    Using Shipping Containers As Homeless Shelters

    blisstv, May 17, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,968
    GS AutoTech
    Aug 2, 2017
  50. TexDanm

    A Wandering Discussion Of Shelter Ideas

    TexDanm, Jun 21, 2017
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    3
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    1,362
    TexDanm
    Aug 1, 2017
  51. Derek Moore

    What would be the best shelter for natural disasters?

    Derek Moore, Jun 5, 2016
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    12
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    4,693
    Easyrider
    Aug 1, 2017
  52. remnant

    Suspended Sleeping Place

    remnant, Jul 19, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,465
    lonewolf
    Jul 26, 2017
  53. remnant

    The importance of a sleeping bag

    remnant, Jun 6, 2016
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,434
    TexDanm
    Jul 24, 2017
  54. Corzhens

    Beware Of Mosquitoes In Forested Areas

    Corzhens, Jul 20, 2017
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    0
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    1,198
    Corzhens
    Jul 20, 2017
  55. airfightermax

    Is A Foxhole During Winter Viable?

    airfightermax, Jul 20, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,677
    Corzhens
    Jul 20, 2017
  56. Maria_C

    Climbing A Tree To Escape Predators.

    Maria_C, Jul 19, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,443
    Xilkozuf
    Jul 20, 2017
  57. Aneye4theshot

    Dos and Don'ts When Building Shelters

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,298
    Okaviator
    Jul 8, 2017
  58. Tom Williams

    Prevailng Wind When Placeing A Shelter

    Tom Williams, Jun 10, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,202
    jeager
    Jun 22, 2017
  59. Corzhens

    Making A Canopy For Shelter

    Corzhens, May 26, 2017
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    0
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    1,233
    Corzhens
    May 26, 2017
  60. Corzhens

    Under The Tree When It Rains

    Corzhens, May 22, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,401
    Xilkozuf
    May 22, 2017
  61. gracer

    Modern Cave Dwellers

    gracer, Jul 5, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,304
    Xilkozuf
    May 19, 2017
  62. blisstv

    Using Shipping Containers As Homeless Shelters

    blisstv, May 16, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,442
    Keith H.
    May 17, 2017
  63. Corzhens

    Pup tent

    Corzhens, May 21, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,557
    Tom Williams
    Apr 27, 2017
  64. Tom Williams

    Dumpster in a bag

    Tom Williams, Sep 9, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,737
    Tom Williams
    Sep 9, 2016
  65. Tom Williams

    As i watch you tube

    Tom Williams, Sep 9, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,568
    Tom Williams
    Sep 9, 2016
  66. FuZyOn

    Living in a tent

    FuZyOn, May 30, 2016
    Living in a tent 5 5 1votes
    5/5, 1 vote
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    3,895
    Reviews:
    1
    Tom Williams
    Aug 24, 2016
  67. Tom Williams

    Combo shelter for long term

    Tom Williams, Jul 19, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,435
    lonewolf
    Aug 10, 2016
  68. Nedbushcrafter

    knock up basha shelter

    Nedbushcrafter, Jul 8, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,650
    Tom Williams
    Jul 19, 2016
  69. Corzhens

    Preparing for a typhoon

    Corzhens, Jul 6, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,515
    Endure
    Jul 6, 2016
  70. Keith H.

    Making Camp.

    Keith H., May 4, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,525
    Keith H.
    Jul 5, 2016
  71. Aneye4theshot

    How to Build a Temp Shelter in the Woods

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    3,809
    bluebetta
    Jul 4, 2016
  72. Tom Williams

    Quick easy shelter

    Tom Williams, May 30, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,522
    Karen Martin
    Jun 27, 2016
  73. Toast

    Making A Shelter Out of Wood/Mud

    Toast, Jun 12, 2016
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    3,782
    remnant
    Jun 20, 2016
  74. crimsonghost747

    Ideas or techniques for quick and easy shelter?

    crimsonghost747, Jun 19, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,762
    Tom Williams
    Jun 19, 2016
  75. OfTheEarth

    Building into the side of a hillslope?

    OfTheEarth, Jun 12, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,763
    lonewolf
    Jun 18, 2016
  76. remnant

    Shelter on a tree

    remnant, May 28, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,045
    carkli23
    Jun 14, 2016
  77. ToTang45

    City Life...

    ToTang45, Jun 11, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,932
    ToTang45
    Jun 12, 2016
  78. DecMikashimota

    Make "natural" rain resistant gear from reeds

    DecMikashimota, Jun 10, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,388
    Coputere
    Jun 10, 2016
  79. acheno84

    The Lazy Lamzac

    acheno84, Jun 9, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,484
    joshposh
    Jun 9, 2016
  80. joshposh

    Octatipi

    joshposh, Jun 7, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,984
    acheno84
    Jun 9, 2016
  81. joshposh

    Emergency/homeless Shelter

    joshposh, Jun 7, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,479
    lonewolf
    Jun 8, 2016
  82. Corzhens

    Matting for bed

    Corzhens, Jun 6, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,407
    Keith H.
    Jun 6, 2016
  83. Corzhens

    Grass bed

    Corzhens, May 30, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,107
    Keith H.
    Jun 4, 2016
  84. SirJoe

    Make yourself at home.

    SirJoe, May 31, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,224
    SirJoe
    May 31, 2016
  85. Keith H.

    Tent Vs Oilcloth.

    Keith H., May 30, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,098
    Tom Williams
    May 30, 2016
  86. Corzhens

    Be careful of caves

    Corzhens, May 19, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,768
    BeautifullyBree
    May 30, 2016
  87. Corzhens

    Proper trash disposal

    Corzhens, May 29, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,150
    ReadmeByAmy
    May 30, 2016
  88. Aneye4theshot

    How to Build a Temp Shelter in the Snow

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,519
    SirJoe
    May 29, 2016
  89. Aneye4theshot

    Surviving Doesn't Mean You Have to Rough It if You Can Prepare Ahead of Time

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 25, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,492
    SirJoe
    May 28, 2016
  90. Aneye4theshot

    Natural Shelter Selection

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,488
    joshposh
    May 27, 2016
  91. Endure

    Suitable shelters for every weather condition

    Endure, May 20, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,948
    joshposh
    May 25, 2016
  92. Corzhens

    Talisay tree

    Corzhens, May 24, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,812
    Corzhens
    May 24, 2016
  93. cluckeyo

    If I have my druthers...

    cluckeyo, May 23, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,376
    Arkane
    May 23, 2016
  94. Lunasurvivor

    Where Not to Seek Shelter

    Lunasurvivor, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,599
    acheno84
    May 21, 2016
  95. SurvivalGirl87

    Ways to Make and Find Temporary Shelter

    SurvivalGirl87, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,614
    Lisa Davis
    May 19, 2016
  96. branchd77

    How do you know if a cave is inhabited?

    branchd77, Jan 17, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,941
    jahroberts
    May 18, 2016
  97. TheSurvivalEnthusiast

    When is Shelter a Good Idea

    TheSurvivalEnthusiast, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,428
    TheSurvivalEnthusiast
    Apr 26, 2016
  98. Jason

    Easy, reliable and portable!

    Jason, Jan 17, 2016
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    4,025
    Tom Williams
    Mar 16, 2016
  99. Aneye4theshot

    Upgrades for Basic Shelters

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,419
    Aneye4theshot
    Jan 21, 2016
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