Building a bush shelter

December 2012

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December 2012

If you were suddenly thrust into a survival situation or unexpected extra night under the stars, do you have the skills, knowledge and practical experience to construct a shelter to protect you from the environment using only materials found around you? A well constructed shelter will protect you from the elements: keeping out the wind, […]

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Ruth Soukoutou

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