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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    Messages:
    442
    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. Sourdough

    Building Small Wilderness Survival Dwellings.

    Sourdough, Feb 5, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    63
    Views:
    6,970
    lonewolf
    Aug 10, 2020
  2. Kanagirl

    Underground Bunkers

    Kanagirl, May 28, 2017
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    6,116
    Ystranc
    Oct 14, 2018
  3. Tom Williams

    Tent vs tarp ?

    Tom Williams, Sep 4, 2016
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    4,841
    omegaman
    Dec 13, 2017
  4. Derek Moore

    What would be the best shelter for natural disasters?

    Derek Moore, Jun 5, 2016
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    4,817
    Easyrider
    Aug 1, 2017
  5. Aneye4theshot

    Different Types of Shelters for Different Situations

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    4,639
    Pragmatist
    Jun 23, 2019
  6. Bonzer

    Shelters in snake infested areas

    Bonzer, Jun 18, 2016
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    4,314
    Oldguy
    May 5, 2019
  7. Jason

    Easy, reliable and portable!

    Jason, Jan 17, 2016
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    4,095
    Tom Williams
    Mar 16, 2016
  8. FuZyOn

    Living in a tent

    FuZyOn, May 30, 2016
    Living in a tent 5 5 1votes
    5/5, 1 vote
    Replies:
    44
    Views:
    3,987
    Reviews:
    1
    Tom Williams
    Aug 24, 2016
  9. Aneye4theshot

    How to Build a Temp Shelter in the Woods

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    3,887
    bluebetta
    Jul 4, 2016
  10. Toast

    Making A Shelter Out of Wood/Mud

    Toast, Jun 12, 2016
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    3,863
    remnant
    Jun 20, 2016
  11. remnant

    The importance of a sleeping bag

    remnant, Jun 6, 2016
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,507
    TexDanm
    Jul 24, 2017
  12. blisstv

    Using Shipping Containers As Homeless Shelters

    blisstv, May 17, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    3,087
    GS AutoTech
    Aug 2, 2017
  13. Aneye4theshot

    Building a Permanent Shelter

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    3,077
    Old Geezer
    Mar 31, 2024
  14. John Snort

    Are Underground Shelters Safer?

    John Snort, Jun 16, 2016
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    2,726
    Ystranc
    Aug 16, 2017
  15. Corzhens

    Pup tent

    Corzhens, May 21, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,636
    Tom Williams
    Apr 27, 2017
  16. Keith H.

    Making Camp.

    Keith H., May 4, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,613
    Keith H.
    Jul 5, 2016
  17. Aneye4theshot

    Natural Shelter Selection

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,595
    joshposh
    May 27, 2016
  18. joshposh

    Emergency/homeless Shelter

    joshposh, Jun 7, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,581
    lonewolf
    Jun 8, 2016
  19. acheno84

    Hammock Tents

    acheno84, Jun 9, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,512
    Old Geezer
    Dec 17, 2017
  20. BeautifullyBree

    do you use public shelter? (tornado shelter)

    BeautifullyBree, May 27, 2016
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    2,499
    Morgan101
    Jul 2, 2020
  21. joshposh

    Bicycle Camper

    joshposh, Jun 7, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,497
    koolhandlinc
    Aug 20, 2017
  22. Aneye4theshot

    Dos and Don'ts When Building Shelters

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,379
    Okaviator
    Jul 8, 2017
  23. gracer

    Modern Cave Dwellers

    gracer, Jul 5, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,368
    Xilkozuf
    May 19, 2017
  24. Corzhens

    Proper trash disposal

    Corzhens, May 29, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,208
    ReadmeByAmy
    May 30, 2016
  25. Corzhens

    Grass bed

    Corzhens, May 30, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,191
    Keith H.
    Jun 4, 2016
  26. Keith H.

    Tent Vs Oilcloth.

    Keith H., May 30, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,153
    Tom Williams
    May 30, 2016
  27. remnant

    Shelter on a tree

    remnant, May 28, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,110
    carkli23
    Jun 14, 2016
  28. branchd77

    How do you know if a cave is inhabited?

    branchd77, Jan 17, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,080
    jahroberts
    May 18, 2016
  29. OursIsTheFury

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

    OursIsTheFury, Jun 6, 2016
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    2,068
    Pragmatist
    Jul 3, 2019
  30. Corzhens

    Making A Safe Foxhole

    Corzhens, Jul 4, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,059
    Old Geezer
    Mar 6, 2018
  31. joshposh

    Octatipi

    joshposh, Jun 7, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,045
    acheno84
    Jun 9, 2016
  32. Aneye4theshot

    When You Might Need Shelter

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    2,043
    lonewolf
    Apr 18, 2022
  33. Endure

    Suitable shelters for every weather condition

    Endure, May 20, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,023
    joshposh
    May 25, 2016
  34. ToTang45

    City Life...

    ToTang45, Jun 11, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,984
    ToTang45
    Jun 12, 2016
  35. Corzhens

    Talisay tree

    Corzhens, May 24, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,858
    Corzhens
    May 24, 2016
  36. Corzhens

    Be careful of caves

    Corzhens, May 19, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,839
    BeautifullyBree
    May 30, 2016
  37. OfTheEarth

    Building into the side of a hillslope?

    OfTheEarth, Jun 12, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,836
    lonewolf
    Jun 18, 2016
  38. crimsonghost747

    Ideas or techniques for quick and easy shelter?

    crimsonghost747, Jun 19, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,826
    Tom Williams
    Jun 19, 2016
  39. Tom Williams

    Dumpster in a bag

    Tom Williams, Sep 9, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,789
    Tom Williams
    Sep 9, 2016
  40. m33kuh

    Sleeping With Mosquitoes

    m33kuh, Jul 20, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,788
    varuna
    Nov 2, 2019
  41. airfightermax

    Is A Foxhole During Winter Viable?

    airfightermax, Jul 20, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,771
    Corzhens
    Jul 20, 2017
  42. TheSurvivalEnthusiast

    Things to Consider When a Shelter is Needed

    TheSurvivalEnthusiast, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,759
    coffee
    Feb 21, 2019
  43. Corzhens

    Protecting Your Shelter From Intruders

    Corzhens, May 30, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,707
    TexDanm
    Aug 3, 2017
  44. SurvivalGirl87

    Ways to Make and Find Temporary Shelter

    SurvivalGirl87, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,695
    Lisa Davis
    May 19, 2016
  45. Nedbushcrafter

    knock up basha shelter

    Nedbushcrafter, Jul 8, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,692
    Tom Williams
    Jul 19, 2016
  46. Lunasurvivor

    Where Not to Seek Shelter

    Lunasurvivor, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,674
    acheno84
    May 21, 2016
  47. Corzhens

    Making A Cave Safe From Predators

    Corzhens, Jun 7, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,648
    Keith H.
    Mar 6, 2018
  48. Tom Williams

    As i watch you tube

    Tom Williams, Sep 9, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,613
    Tom Williams
    Sep 9, 2016
  49. Corzhens

    Preparing for a typhoon

    Corzhens, Jul 6, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,581
    Endure
    Jul 6, 2016
  50. Aneye4theshot

    How to Build a Temp Shelter in the Snow

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,578
    SirJoe
    May 29, 2016
  51. Tom Williams

    Quick easy shelter

    Tom Williams, May 30, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,567
    Karen Martin
    Jun 27, 2016
  52. Aneye4theshot

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

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 25, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,553
    SirJoe
    May 28, 2016
  53. Sourdough

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

    Sourdough, Jun 9, 2019
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    1,537
    poltiregist
    Jul 2, 2019
  54. acheno84

    The Lazy Lamzac

    acheno84, Jun 9, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,527
    joshposh
    Jun 9, 2016
  55. remnant

    Suspended Sleeping Place

    remnant, Jul 19, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,511
    lonewolf
    Jul 26, 2017
  56. blisstv

    Using Shipping Containers As Homeless Shelters

    blisstv, May 16, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,507
    Keith H.
    May 17, 2017
  57. Maria_C

    Climbing A Tree To Escape Predators.

    Maria_C, Jul 19, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,504
    Xilkozuf
    Jul 20, 2017
  58. Tom Williams

    Combo shelter for long term

    Tom Williams, Jul 19, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,501
    lonewolf
    Aug 10, 2016
  59. TheSurvivalEnthusiast

    When is Shelter a Good Idea

    TheSurvivalEnthusiast, Apr 26, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,485
    TheSurvivalEnthusiast
    Apr 26, 2016
  60. Aneye4theshot

    Upgrades for Basic Shelters

    Aneye4theshot, Jan 21, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,480
    Aneye4theshot
    Jan 21, 2016
  61. Corzhens

    Matting for bed

    Corzhens, Jun 6, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,459
    Keith H.
    Jun 6, 2016
  62. Corzhens

    Under The Tree When It Rains

    Corzhens, May 22, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,455
    Xilkozuf
    May 22, 2017
  63. DecMikashimota

    Make "natural" rain resistant gear from reeds

    DecMikashimota, Jun 10, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,447
    Coputere
    Jun 10, 2016
  64. TexDanm

    A Wandering Discussion Of Shelter Ideas

    TexDanm, Jun 21, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,434
    TexDanm
    Aug 1, 2017
  65. cluckeyo

    If I have my druthers...

    cluckeyo, May 23, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,428
    Arkane
    May 23, 2016
  66. randyt

    Winter Camping

    randyt, Jan 19, 2020
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,420
    Snyper
    Jan 21, 2020
  67. Corzhens

    Making A Safe Shelter

    Corzhens, Jun 30, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,364
    Keith H.
    Mar 6, 2018
  68. Pragmatist

    Survival Shelters

    Pragmatist, Sep 8, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,326
    Old Geezer
    Mar 16, 2022
  69. Pragmatist

    Rodent Control; All Dwellings

    Pragmatist, Mar 10, 2021
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,323
    Pragmatist
    Mar 10, 2021
  70. Pragmatist

    Snow Survival

    Pragmatist, Feb 4, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,301
    Pragmatist
    Feb 4, 2020
  71. Corzhens

    Making A Canopy For Shelter

    Corzhens, May 26, 2017
    Replies:
    0
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    1,283
    Corzhens
    May 26, 2017
  72. randyt

    My First Homestead

    randyt, Sep 10, 2019
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,279
    Alaskajohn
    Sep 11, 2019
  73. SirJoe

    Make yourself at home.

    SirJoe, May 31, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,272
    SirJoe
    May 31, 2016
  74. Tom Williams

    Prevailng Wind When Placeing A Shelter

    Tom Williams, Jun 10, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,266
    jeager
    Jun 22, 2017
  75. Pragmatist

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

    Pragmatist, May 13, 2020
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    0
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    1,261
    Pragmatist
    May 13, 2020
  76. Sourdough

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

    Sourdough, Feb 5, 2019
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,257
    Sourdough
    Feb 5, 2019
  77. randyt

    Hiding Place For A Hard Man

    randyt, Sep 3, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,256
    randyt
    Sep 3, 2020
  78. Corzhens

    Beware Of Mosquitoes In Forested Areas

    Corzhens, Jul 20, 2017
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    0
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    1,255
    Corzhens
    Jul 20, 2017
  79. Corzhens

    Weaving Bamboo Slats For Shelter Wall

    Corzhens, Jul 19, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,236
    Tom Williams
    Jan 20, 2018
  80. Pragmatist

    Basic Survival; Typical View From Middle America

    Pragmatist, Aug 4, 2019
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    1,224
    poltiregist
    Aug 8, 2019
  81. reynolds

    Greenhouse Effect On Temporary Shelter

    reynolds, Oct 18, 2018
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    0
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    1,221
    reynolds
    Oct 18, 2018
  82. Old Geezer

    Remote Shelter Burns & Weather Traps You

    Old Geezer, Jan 12, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,160
    Blitz
    Jan 13, 2020
  83. Pragmatist

    A "rv" Trailer For Bicycle Haul

    Pragmatist, Jun 27, 2020
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,155
    Pragmatist
    Jun 27, 2020
  84. Pragmatist

    An Evac To Outside; Are You Ready ?

    Pragmatist, Mar 6, 2021
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,151
    Pragmatist
    Mar 6, 2021
  85. Tom Williams

    What Too Look For In A Tent

    Tom Williams, Aug 12, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,125
    Ystranc
    Aug 16, 2017
  86. randyt

    New Hot Tent

    randyt, Feb 19, 2020
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,096
    randyt
    Mar 2, 2020
  87. poltiregist

    Fleeing To Escape The Legal System

    poltiregist, Jun 13, 2019
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,067
    watcherchris
    Jun 15, 2019
  88. randyt

    A Safe Haven

    randyt, Aug 21, 2019
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    1,014
    lonewolf
    Aug 22, 2019
  89. Pragmatist

    "pop Up Cabin"

    Pragmatist, Nov 26, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    918
    Pragmatist
    Nov 26, 2020
  90. Pragmatist

    Public Hurricane Shelters During Pandemic

    Pragmatist, May 9, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    882
    Pragmatist
    May 9, 2020
  91. Pragmatist

    "survival Condos"

    Pragmatist, Mar 11, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    857
    Pragmatist
    Mar 11, 2020
  92. Pragmatist

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

    Pragmatist, May 13, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    855
    Pragmatist
    May 13, 2020
  93. Pragmatist

    Bed Bugs And Evacuation Concerns

    Pragmatist, Jan 10, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    849
    Pragmatist
    Jan 10, 2020
  94. Pragmatist

    Hurricane Evacuation Shelters And Covid-19

    Pragmatist, May 31, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    800
    Pragmatist
    May 31, 2020
  95. Pragmatist

    Mudslides At Permanent Houses

    Pragmatist, Mar 10, 2021
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    797
    Pragmatist
    Mar 10, 2021
  96. Pragmatist

    Nevada Outdoor School Ideas For An Immediate Shelter

    Pragmatist, May 30, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    787
    Pragmatist
    May 30, 2020
  97. Pragmatist

    Survival Field Shelter

    Pragmatist, Apr 23, 2020
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    727
    Pragmatist
    Apr 23, 2020
  98. Pragmatist

    "prepper Palace"

    Pragmatist, Sep 9, 2020
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    608
    Alaskajohn
    Sep 9, 2020
  99. Pragmatist

    Snow Shelters

    Pragmatist, Feb 23, 2021
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    591
    Pragmatist
    Feb 23, 2021
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