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The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Life-saving Structures for Every Climate and Wilderness Situation Paperback – November 10, 2015

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS ALIKE

You can survive a couple of weeks without food and a few days without water, but in some cases, you would be lucky to survive one night without shelter.

With structures ideally suited for any weather condition, this book presents emergency shelter designs built from a variety of elements, including 100 percent gathered items, a combination of natural and store-bought supplies and even durable construction materials.

The author offers helpful tips and techniques for mastering your shelter-building skills, as well as tutorials on how to make basic tools, bedding, mattresses and other items to increase shelter comfort.

Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, this all-encompassing primer teaches you how to construct a variety of lifesaving shelters, including:

• Rock Shelter
• Debris Hut
• Lean-To
• Bent Sapling Shelter
• Snow Cave
• Subterranean Shelter
• Scandinavian Lavvu
• Ger/Yurt
• Basha/Tarp Shelter

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Anthonio Akkermans has studied wilderness skills from childhood. He established a youth group which allowed children and teenagers to come out into the woods and learn earth-living skills, which evolved into a school called Wild-Live based in the United Kingdom. He has traveled regularly to a number of states in the USA, Yukon territories, Israel and Turkey where he learned more native skills. He still enjoys traveling and regularly teaches primitive skills in the most unique environments. He lives in Ireland.

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Ulysses Press (November 10, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1612434932
ISBN-13: 978-1612434933
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.5 x 9.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 53 customer reviews
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Zaabaa

Home is Where the Shelter is

November 17, 2015

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There aren't many things people need to survive -- food, water, and shelter are all that come to mind. So, it stands to reason that it would be a good idea to be able to obtain all if needed. Having some knowledge of harvesting food and purifying water, I wanted to expand my horizons to how to construct shelter from natural materials without the use of tools. This book taught me exactly that (and more!), and I'm quite pleased with it. It goes into good detail on how to build shelters in all types of climates, and also provides a lot of background information as to why shelter is important, and where it should be located. The book contains a lot of pictures for every step of building, and the author is clearly passionate about this craft. Something not as important to me, but still helpful, came as a bonus! The book also includes sections on pre-made shelters, shelter made from bought materials, and even how to mentally prepare yourself for living in a handmade shelter. Nice and comprehensive!

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Elizabeth Elle

I picked this one up solely because of its unique take on preparation- I have never seen a book that focuses on shelter quite li

November 25, 2015

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I’ve read several prepper books, as it is a hobby of my dad’s that has become mine as well. I picked this one up solely because of its unique take on preparation- I have never seen a book that focuses on shelter quite like this one! It begins with a chapter on the basics which I found really helpful- from clothing and choosing shelter to making your own hammer. Then we got into the really good stuff: making a shelter with your bare hands. This includes shelter from debris to rock to snow. I love this chapter. It is packed with information that is easy to understand and fascinating. The book continues this trend of amazing information with modern materials and store-bought shelter, which I found just as engaging as the DIY shelter shapter Finally, the book ends with something that is all-too-often overlooked in the prepping community: mental preparedness. I loved this chapter and how it impressed how important this step is. Really great book- highly recommend it!

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Xan. Belzley

Think of it like a more intense

December 9, 2015

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This is not only a practical guide to keep on any outdoor adventures where shelter construction may be necessary, but is actually a very engaging read in its own regard. Think of it like a more intense, more practical version of the ever popular "Worst Case Scenarios Survival Handbook." Detailed pictures help you to get a visual idea of the structures at play, as well as the materials you'd need to build them. Frankly, I think the readers who would have the most fun with this book are people with children who have access to a forest space. I can't imagine any child being bored by the real-life excitement of making a home out of the materials nature provides! An excellent way to drag the kids away from the screen for a while. That said, the detailed advice would surely come in handy for someone stuck in a real-life survival situation. All in all, if you might be interested in building shelters outdoors either for fun or in case of emergency, this book is a great option for you.

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If you're looking for a book to help you learn about creating different shelters with step by step pictures and explanations the

November 24, 2015

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This is an interesting book not only for the content but also because of the explanations. It has several different chapters that talk about the various ways of creating shelter in different climates. There's one chapter that deals with making shelters with your hands, one with modern shelter materials, and one with store bought shelters. Each section gets specific with each different shelter that could be created based on the climate you're in. If you're looking for a book to help you learn about creating different shelters with step by step pictures and explanations then this would be a good resource for you. Lastly, this book also touches on the emotional stress and attitudes you will need to have when surviving a wilderness situation.

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Not just a shelter-builder, but a confidence-builder!

December 1, 2015

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I never have wanted to get stuck in the wilderness and be in need of a shelter...I'm not even sure I still want that....but now, if I was, I would feel 110% more equipped in that situation! My uncle gave this to me and I laughed, but then I started reading. It was written with such a practical voice. It really grabbed me as a reader. The author started with accessible anecdotes. I never would have thought that building a fire might not be the best use of resources--it seems so quaint and requisite! But the author explained it to me in a way that had me like, "Wow. Yeah. I get it." And even more than the content, what made me love the book was the layout. It was accessible and understandable and intriguing. It even got this hardly-outdoorsy-girl to want to make the trek! I'm excited about feeling more capable in isolation. It feels powerful. And this book gave me that confidence

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DanieTop Contributor: Calligraphy

This book is amazing! Seriously so cool

November 23, 2015

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This book is amazing! Seriously so cool. I hope to god that I am not stuck in the wilderness and in need to build a snow cave/igloo but if I am, I now feely adequately prepared - or at least like I have a book to walk me through the process. This book was great - my boyfriend absolutely had his mind blown after reading. We just loved the formatting of the book. It did a great job of really including all the essentials from materials - to location to benefits etc. The visuals that showed how to do things was also very instrumental. This was a great book that was well writtened, informative and the perfect gift for any one who is into wilderness. If you've ever watched Naked and Afraid you would agree that this book should be gifted to every contestant, hands down.

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Lee

A great book for an avid hiker or extreme camper.

November 24, 2015

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My husband and son are hunters and sometimes out in areas that are not that established they have to hike long distances from their campsite. I have heard of people getting lost and having to spend the night without cover. I thought this would be a good book to take with them to review on the way up on how to build a shelter out of materials around them. Though we live in Arizona, you might think the climate is always warm. But up in the mountains and in the deserts temperature can really be dramatic from night to day. This book is a good reminder to be prepared. A great book for an avid hiker or extreme camper.

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one good part

September 19, 2016

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good section on yurts

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Mr. B

Five Stars

Very detailed and informative. Lots of pictures and step by step instructions. This is the one to buy.

Published 17 days ago

Aholyfield

Good book on natural material built shelters

Good book on natural material built shelters. Lots of pictures and the writeing is very easy and conversational. Good book for what it is.

Published 6 months ago

King Li

The items are just as described by the seller and they're in fact perfect. Thanks a lot

I have received the package. The items are just as described by the seller and they're in fact perfect. Thanks a lot!

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Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Great book

Published 7 months ago

telemanjim

I like the writers logic on priorities for survival

Well researched, full of how to knowledge, I like the writers logic on priorities for survival. Illustrated with lots of pics so us picture kind of guys can get it.

Published 10 months ago

Gary

Five Stars

A lot of valuable information

Published 11 months ago

David Mayers

It is really a good book and explains what to do in a survival ...

It is really a good book and explains what to do in a survival situation. It tells what to do in an emergency

Published 11 months ago

Mark Kostal

Basic info for survival shelters

Pretty good book, but kind of gets a little wigged out when talking about building a Yurt using diagonal fencing.

Published 1 year ago

G. Pickart

Good guide. Good pictures.

Good pragmatic guide. Nice variety of shelters from the exotic to practical. Avoids the bushcraft book syndrome of cool-sounding but ludicrous survival techniques.

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