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Shelter : Home Away From Home

If there is a situation where a shelter is going to be needed then it should be one of first things to taken care of.People cannot survive in harsh weather conditions for more than a few hours where people can go for weeks without food. An emergency blanket or tarp, some rope, and a knife can be

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Shelter : Home Away From Home

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    1. Matt Petrie KEPA 119 4/16/09 Shelter : Home Away From Home

    2. If there is a situation where a shelter is going to be needed then it should be one of first things to taken care of. People cannot survive in harsh weather conditions for more than a few hours where people can go for weeks without food. An emergency blanket or tarp, some rope, and a knife can be very useful. The shelter should not be too much bigger than the person or too smaller either. It should be enough to keep the warmth in and big enough to be comfortable. Things to Keep in Mind

    3. The shelter must protect you from the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. It should be comfortable for resting and sleeping. If your lost you want to be found, which may be hard if the shelter is made of the surroundings. If the need for shelter arises it is you against the elements and the wilderness so think against the environment you want a solid shelter.

    4. One of the easiest and fastest to set up. Need a tarp, some rope and some trees or stakes. Tie the rope from one tree or post to another one and hang the tarp over it. Use rocks the hold the corners down so you don’t have to make holes in the tarp. Tarp Shelter

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