Starting Bushcraft - Building a Bushcraft Shelter

The second part in the series. We look at the shelter options we carry with us and also how to build a bushcraft shelter that requires no tools or cordage to construct. A shelter that will protect you from the elements.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Aah, as mentioned in the intro vid comments I am too into the chill right now to sensibly reply but one point I'd try to share is what I was brought up to learn, and it takes a bit of thinking to 'get'... "It's not so much about being warm, it's about not being cold." Saved my life many a time over the years and once sussed, becomes second nature, like all good survival skills 👍

[@Andy-1968]

Another good video Neil, thank you my friend 👍

[@windy1965]

Cracking demo Neil & a great way to utilize the multi-functional Mors Scarf ! Take care & all the best, Neil.

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Bloody good and sensible video Neil. Not many people tell how long it takes to build a shelter either.

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks Vinnie. This works with turf & moss too ( link to your last video), give it a try.

[@TimIredale]

Great information as usual Niel. Look forward to the next. Cheers Tim

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks Tim, another project to try? If you do, it would be great to see a video of the results.

[@mikobushwacking1982]

Great Video!!!!!

[@vikingoutdoors8468]

Nice one Neal. I think that's definitely going to be an effective shelter! I like the idea of your brouse bag too! Thanks for sharing. Take care Tim

[@greencraft4783]

Another project for you to try Tim?

[@irameslisboa6418]

good ones Neil

[@maveraver]

Superb video Neil, good to see you back at it too

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks Mark. Good to see you are churning out some excellent work.

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Great video! I've definitely learned something, although I hope I never have to use this knowledge. Looking forward to the next video in the series!

[@albaoutdoors7462]

Great video very well explained and demonstrated 👍 I've yet to try a natural shelter.

[@barneysbimbles]

Thanks as always for sharing Neil, your videos are always good to watch. While it was obviously time consuming, I liked how simple the construction was. I'm quite up for giving that a go myself and having a night out in it. Will need to do some scouting around my local woodland for a suitable spot but we have been thinning out a lot of the Sycamore recently so we have an abundance of materials.

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks for the comment mate. Perhaps Des & Andy could build one too on the next little jaunt. ATB Neil

[@rialobran]

You mentioned everything except the sound of the creepy crawlies keeping you up all night, lol. Good tutorial guide and as someone else mentioned, the time it takes to make one of these.

[@greencraft4783]

Shhhhh. That's a secret bonus experience!

[@patrioticwildcamper7682]

Class video just subbed you too mate take care 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks mate. Visit the Etsy shop and get one of my patches, they are really popular and look great on your bushcraft kit.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍

[@Alsdiscovery2]

Another good video Neil. Can put the link up for your shop please. Been trying to search it but not successful

[@michaeljepson]

when did you start bushcrafting?

[@davidmorris631]

I really enjoyed watching your excellent video and I found it very interesting and informative and look forward to seeing more fascinating video's. Where did you get the multicam poncho from and where can I buy the big parachute material bag from or did you make it yourself, if so how did you make it. Thank you in advance. All the best.

[@cramp1971]

Always woth checking here www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GreencraftShop?ref=shop_sugg or if you want to make it yourself see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DVdXmIpNl2qK8

[@greencraft4783]

It's a helikontex military style poncho. I got it from Heinnie Hanes

[@philipheath-hall1455]

I spent a couple of hours in this shelter keeping out of the wind and rain. it is still effective, but i have one question. where was my mattress?

[@greencraft4783]

I was wearing it as a scarf by then!

[@SirWombat]

If you’re using a bag full of leaves as mattress, why don’t you use that to measure out the footprint of your shelter? If without use your body ground measurements.

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks for the comment Sean. I figured not everyone would have the bag, so included the ground measurement.

[@outofeden_bushcraft3142]

Neil when are you expecting to have more scarves in stock ?

[@TimIredale]

Oi you I am on the lookout for one lol

[@outofeden_bushcraft3142]

@@TimIredale ha ha Great Minds . I have always loved the idea of a browse bag to use as a mattress but most of them are way too heavy. This one's perfect!

[@greencraft4783]

I am in the field all this week and won't be in front of the sewing machine until next week

[@simonparker9057]

Excellent advice as always but I thought you were supposed to be taking it easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@greencraft4783]

This is taking it easy! If I wasn't crook - I would be building log cabins!!!