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Wilderness Survival Shelter

Wilderness Survival Shelter. Bill Qualls NIU – ETT511 – Spring 2008 Dr. Ken Silber. Objectives. WHY SHELTER. SITE SELECTION. MAKING SHELTER. BE PREPARED. Why shelter Site selection Making shelter Be prepared. About me. WHY SHELTER. SITE SELECTION. MAKING SHELTER. BE

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Wilderness Survival Shelter

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  1. Wilderness Survival Shelter Bill Qualls NIU – ETT511 – Spring 2008 Dr. Ken Silber

  2. Objectives WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED • Why shelter • Site selection • Making shelter • Be prepared

  3. About me WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED • Eagle scout • Survival training • Author

  4. Part 1 Why Shelter WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  5. Why Shelter Physiological 98.6° Psychological ? WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  6. Why Shelter 3 WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED • Rule of 3s • 3 minutes without air • 3 hours without shelter • 3 days without water • 3 weeks without food

  7. Why Shelter WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED • Base of operations • Boost to morale

  8. Why Shelter ? No, you can live about three minutes without air. Correct! You can live about three hours without proper shelter from the elements. No, you can live about three days without water. No, you can live about three weeks without food. (Click on the correct answer.) a. minutes b. hours c. days d. weeks WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED A person can live about three ____ without proper shelter from the elements.

  9. Why Shelter ? No, proper shelter from the elements is more important than food! You are correct! Shelter first! Food can wait! (Click on the correct answer.) TRUE FALSE WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED If you are lost, try to find food right away so you’ll have the strength to build a shelter.

  10. Part 2 Site Selection WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  11. Site Selection Level x Up WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  12. Site Selection Look up! Watch for “widow makers” WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  13. Site Selection ? No, a falling rock can be a definite widow maker! No, a large pine cone falling from a branch can be a definite widow maker! You are correct! A large raccoon can be intimidating but would not usually be considered a widow maker. No, a large branch falling from a tree can be a definite widow maker! (Click on the correct answer.) a. falling rock b. large branch c. large pine cone d. large raccoon WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED Which of the following would not be considered a “widow maker”?

  14. Site Selection ? No, your shelter site should be 50-100 feet above the valley floor to avoid cold air currents. You are correct! Your shelter site should be 50-100 feet above the valley floor to avoid cold air currents. (Click on the correct answer.) TRUE FALSE WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED Water is essential to survival, so choose a campsite alongside a creek.

  15. Part 3 Making Shelter WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  16. Making Shelter Be observant! WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  17. Making Shelter Improvise! WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  18. Making Shelter Get out of the rain! WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  19. Making Shelter Get out of the sun! WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  20. Making Shelter Debris hut: frame WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  21. Making Shelter Debris hut: cover WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  22. Making Shelter Debris hut: crawl in WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  23. Making Shelter Tree bark WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  24. Making Shelter Pine needles WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  25. Making Shelter Pine boughs WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  26. Making Shelter ? No, it’s pretty difficult to make a waterproof shelter with rocks, unless it’s an overhang or cave. No, it’s pretty difficult to make a waterproof shelter with bark. You are correct! The others are nice to know, but you’re better off with a tarp! No, a thick layer of leaves is great, but there is something better! (Click on the correct answer.) a. bark b. leaves c. rocks d. tarp WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED Which of the following would make the most waterproof shelter?

  27. Making Shelter ? Incorrect. There is no such thing as “cheating” in an emergency situation! You are correct! Use whatever you’ve got and whatever you can find. Your life may depend on it! (Click on the correct answer.) TRUE FALSE WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED In an emergency, do not use man made materials you find. That would be cheating.

  28. Part 4 Be Prepared WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  29. Be Prepared Army poncho WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  30. Be Prepared Tube tent WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  31. Be Prepared Tube tent WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  32. Be Prepared Trash bags WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  33. Be Prepared Trash bag tube tent WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

  34. Be Prepared ? No, I like chocolate too but it’s not the most important item shown here. No, clean socks are nice to have, but not the most important item shown here! You are correct! A large heavy duty trash bag provides instant emergency shelter. No, toilet paper can be nice to have, but it is not the most important item shown here! (Click on the correct answer.) a. candy bar b. toilet paper c. clean socks d. large trash bag WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED Which of the following is the best piece of emergency survival gear?

  35. Be Prepared ? No, the wise outdoorsman carries emergency gear at all times. You are correct! Primitive skills are great to know, but don’t be a fool! Be prepared. (Click on the correct answer.) TRUE FALSE WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED Once you have mastered survival skills, you won’t need to carry emergency gear.

  36. Conclusion WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED • Why shelter • Site selection • Making shelter • Be prepared

  37. Thank you! Forward, Together Forward WHY SHELTER SITE SELECTION MAKING SHELTER BE PREPARED

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