Shelter
A cute little cabin that can go up quickly. This is more of a 'plan ahead' type of thing instead of last minute.
Here is an example of simplicity. |
Here is a series of emergency shelters using 6X8 tarps (down the right side). Different size tarps or heavy plastic sheets can also be used. Camo tarps with a reflective silver underside would be preferred in order to reflect heat from a campfire. A pole between 5.5 and 6.5 feet is used here, but attaching the apex to a line strung between 2 trees will also work and provide more clear area inside. I would suggest not running the guy line straight out front due to heat from the fire affecting it.
The first photo is of the cheap $2.99 tarp on the ground with a standard army sleeping bag for comparison. I am using old screwdrivers for stakes. The next photo is the single tarp corner raised 5.5 feet to provide a simple shelter for mild weather use. You would have to use something as a guy wire (paracord, etc.) to keep the pole upright on this structure (or a tether from or between trees). This is generally called a plow shelter. This is using 2 tarps. The pole can be freestanding on this except in high wind conditions. To waterproof the back seam, clip together with the edges pointing up or tape with duct, packing, or gorilla tape. Below this photo is the same structure with a higher apex. A third tarp is added to enclose the structure more. Raising the apex further (to 6.5 feet) will close up the opening if desired (below). Add an oversized ground cloth (large sheet of poly) to the inside and tape the edges to the inside of the wall tarps or hold in place with backpacks or other gear to prevent rain seepage.
Here is a good collage of different tarp shelters:
Be sure to watch part 2 to the Tarp Tipi |