Thatched Bushcraft Shelter

This video is an extension or add on video to the Tinkers tent film i made a while back. I was asked to show more of the process, so hopefully i have done this here for those that wanted it.
I also show how to thatch the top of the shelter using Spruce bows, please note that this is not a debris shelter.
There are also some pictures at the end of some other activities that we did during this three day stay in the woods.
I really hope that you enjoy this video.
All the best - Adrian

[@noahbasara8529]

Went form annoying canadian voice to your lovely accent. Very wonderful indeed. Oh and great video! Ha! No really thank you! Awesome video. Clear visuals, concise, easy to hear. Well done!

[@noahbasara8529]

well I will take the POTC as a compliment and reassure you I am very, not gay :P

[@marycmcnaught]

I almost didn't recognise you, until you spoke as that beard really changes your apperance. Brilliant shelter that blends really well into the forest. Cheers Mary

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Mary. I know what you mean about the beard, it puts years on me. You wouldn't believe I am only 21 years old would you?! Lol All the best Ade

[@marycmcnaught]

Northwestbushcraft Now I never said it puts years on you but it makes you look slimmer.Or you have lost weight! I decided to stick at 27 as thought 21 was pushing it. Cheers Mary

[@akhileshenator]

This is easily one of the best shelters I seen built on KZbin. All natural, simple and effective process and it does the job.

[@parjacpar3077]

Reminds me of the shelters i built as a kid . . . keep up the good work

[@WiltshireMan]

That looked like a great project Ade. Food for thought. Thanks Sandy

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Sandy. Hope that you're keeping well buddy. Haven't seen you out and about lately, really miss your camping videos. Ade

[@WiltshireMan]

Northwestbushcraft Hi Ade, I have been out and about a bit. Maybe KZbin aren't sending you any notifications? Had 3 camps in almost as many weeks and videos on my channel too. Keeping well but over worked! Sandy

[@parjacpar3077]

Sandy last video of yours i watched was of you flying a quad and a barn missed your woods type videos

[@WiltshireMan]

jacky Parker Hi JAcky there have been severa; uploads since then and camping ones too. Seems like YT are not sending my feeds to everyone.

[@parjacpar3077]

Could be i having taken much interest in the subject you cover recently as being doing research about other things which has kept me busy. . . .Some times get email from YT about new uploads and dont always take notice. . Ill have a look in aminute she whats new . . .Hows the flying coming alone ? . .not long started myself but with fixed wing

[@davew5583]

I love the way you think like an engineer while taking the time to stand back and take a look like an artist does. The results show the thinking of both. DaVinci would have been proud of you.

[@michaelkilpatrick3076]

Watched a lot of videos but I wanted to thank you for showing pretty much the actual time constructing this shelter. I know it took a little longer to go get some of the material but you showed us from the ground up hands on. Thanks

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thank you for the kind comment Michael. I think it's important to show as much of the process as possible And despite some of the other comments about the shelter I have received, I can assure you it was totally waterproof. Ade

[@PhilosophyofSurvival]

Nice shelter, those spruce bows make it look classy !

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thank you for the kind comment. The spruce boughs also make it a more practical shelter than a debris shelter. Ade

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Very nicely done. I like the idea of very little cordage. looks like a very strong design almost like shingles on a house the one sheds water on top of the next.. very cool thanks for sharing atb John.

[@andrewmoore3003]

Greetings from across the pond ( Laxey in the Isle of Man ) I used to make them as a child , my uncle was so disappointed with my " Den " efforts he took it upon himself to teach me the shelter you have just so expertly constructed,a great video thanks.

[@xgtmg]

This is a shelter that I really like and would build for myself. It looks cozy. Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge and skill. It is very much appreciated. We have plenty of Spruce here. From North Carolina, USA

[@traceyjones6570]

Nice vid much better then the average debris shelter

[@Veldvaardigheden]

Very nice turtle like shelter,the shape must be good for holding the rain outside.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Wow, like how you used the ground and bent everything over... Looks like it can be time consuming, but then again very cool!! Thanks for sharing.. Todd

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi Todd, yes that's the beauty of this design, utilising the natural properties of the hazel. In terms of time, this type of shelter can be built easily in less than an hour if all your materials are close by. Take care pal Ade.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Wow, that is just cool my friend... Really enjoyed the build!! Todd

[@Dezz097OG]

Grate shelter love the design it's one of my personal favorites I've been practicing Bushcraft since I was 13 I'm now 24 I have tried many tarp shelters,natural shelters,, man made natural shelters and but this design I love the most. It's the most versatile shelter you can build from height to width to the depth of it as well. Great video 👍👍 can't wait to see more cheers

[@bigredmoto5042]

Thats a sweet little shelter great vid 😀

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

That is a great shelter, and well demo'd. That's on my to try list now. Thanks for that great tip. Appreciated. Regards shane

[@bradbrazil6628]

Tisnt how we put our knickers on in St. Albans matie!

[@ChristopherBlazen]

Nice job👍 looks comfortable

[@richardbateman9303]

Thats great bud 👍👍 You have to excellent places to practice your bush craft

[@19craigy78]

Great seeing you back on KZbin with quality videos!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Very neat, a real nice shelter

[@sandyburns4891]

Aye this one I enjoyed. Not the usual boring stuff

[@trooper2221]

Love the shelter. Thanks

[@MultiRabe]

Nice video! What a great looking shelter! Cheers!

[@nomadbushcraft1485]

been too long ade missed your films and as always another good one atb greg

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Greg. Yeah sorry pal, been a really hectic few months but hopefully I can get a few more videos out now. But I won't make them just for the sake of making them. I'd rather have ten great films rather than 100 films with no real bushcraft substance. All the best Ade

[@snakemonkey555]

Great shelter. Thanks for posting!

[@RM-io7qo]

Great information and video. It's good to see the use of wood that will easily rejuvenate quickly and the spruce to keep the rain flowing down the outside of the shelter instead of running through it and inside where you need it to be dry. It occurs to me that hazel is likely to take root much like some willows when it's used.

[@marycranshaw9715]

Very nice shelter, Thanks!

[@antoniohernandez-yx6xu]

Weave your own shelter... Love it!

[@ghostcammy130]

Very informative and a great looking shelter. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thank you Ghost, very kind of you. Ade

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Nice to see the LK35 still being used Great shelter too.

[@macktightwad606]

Cracking build mate. I need to try doing more of this when i get a chance to get out .. Be safe. Mack

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi mack, how are you doing pal. It's a great skill to learn mate, we are very lucky to have so much hazel here. Please send me a picture when you make one. Ade

[@eastsaxon67]

Another great video mate, keep them comming. Dont think you're that far from me mate.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks buddy. Whereabouts are you based? If your not too far away you could pop over for a brew in the woods. Ade

[@TheMendipman]

Nice job Ade. Good to see you back on the Tube. Noel

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Noel. It's good to be back and sharing the knowledge that we all have. All the best Ade.

[@josephdube7968]

great shelter brother! props from new hampshire, america!!!

[@joelvelazquez1892]

U just got a new subscriber that is an awesome shelter.

[@smeagolthebulldog]

Just discovered your channel and it's very interesting. As a bearded man, I am partisan. Keep up the good work and the hair growth.

[@grantoyamaha]

Well done mate .

[@Brennna]

Beautiful.

[@hikewithmike4673]

very informative video..thanks for sharing!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

The beard is looking good. Great job on your shelter looks rather cozy. Thanks for sharing. atb Opal

[@DonnyB]

Great video mate! Look forward to more videos!

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Donny. Very kind of you. The plan going forward this year is to do a lot more videos following a large number of requests. All the best Ade

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Good information of the 'do as I say; not as I do' nature. You are building directly below a berm and slope. But your theory is sound and the results are pleasing! Would that we had more hazel in the parts of the USA where I have lived and wild camped. I really like the stirrup hanging griddles at the end. And there is a lovely musical/video finish to the piece. Congratulations!

[@Northwestbushcraft]

James Ellsworth thanks for the comments James. What you can’t see in the video (although it has been stated in previous comments) is that there is a drainage channel at the bottom of the slope so NO danger of any water running into the shelter but thank you for your concern. Ade

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

Wow!! That looks awesome pal, subbed. Cheers Andy

[@walkmichigan2257]

Very nice video. I'm just getting into walking, but the bushcraft thing seems very interesting to me. I may try to make a bushcraft video myself soon. TFS!

[@lonescoutuk8685]

Nice to see you back again, loved the shelter, I will build one like that with my scout troop soon. The beard suits you, come in handy at Christmas, ha ha! Atb Stewart

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks buddy. Although I may be shaving it off in summer maybe. Perhaps I could grow it again for next Christmas All the best Ade

[@MTwoodsrunnerPrimitiveSkill]

lookin pretty rustic there amigo! beard looks natural on you...like ken i remember your tinker tent vid and you also introduced me to the LK35 pack of which i use quite frequently these days...atb...woods

[@billyboblillybob344]

Being from the USA, I don't have an ear for the variety of accents of the British Isles but this fellow sounds very much like Sean Bean to me...fwiw

[@Northwestbushcraft]

billybob lillybob well I’ve never been compared to Sean Beans voice before now but I’ll take it as a compliment. Thank you. Ade

[@billyboblillybob344]

@@Northwestbushcraft Well IMDB says Sean Bean was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire. Are you from that neck of the woods or am I just hearing things?

[@Northwestbushcraft]

billybob lillybob no I was born a lot further south but now operate in Lancashire which is further north West.

[@bathcolin]

Adrian. A bit of info or tips on the process and why, when building The frame would be nice! Good info on the spruce boughs. Please never assume we have all seen the previous video. Possibly that is why there is the comment from Karl below?

[@daleskidmore1685]

Great shelter. We made one and cover it with an old tarp, there is no spruce etc where we go, very easy and sturdy shelter. I thought I had subbed you ages ago, sometimes YT forgets who you have subbed I think. Got you now, Ade. Keep on keeping on.

[@tigu2012]

a lot of effort for a very basic shelter and i did watch it to the end, there are much more energy efficiently ways to build even a long term shelters, and before you flame me I have done it long term for real.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks for your comment fella, I would never "flame" you as you're entitled to your opinion. I agree that there are lots of ways to make a shelter but this one didn't take as much energy as you would think. Ade

[@ippolitofred]

Awesome shelter. Thanks for the tutorial. Little is known of the great qualities and uses of thatching here in the USA.

[@Coops630]

Loving the new intro and the beard, really suits you!!👍

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Trevor although it does cover my rugged handsome good looks lol. All the best Ade.

[@sssd1781]

Very nice

[@captnaidy6122]

Great skills, thanks for sharing PEACE :-)

[@bensplittstoesser3177]

you sir get another subscriber.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Ben Splittstoesser thank you buddy. Much appreciated. Ade

[@KennethKramm]

Nice beard. Yes, I remember the tinker's tent. I like your completed shelter and want to make one. Now I need to find a landowner who will allow me to cut green wood.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi Kenneth. Hope that you are keeping well my friend. Thank you for the kind comment on my beard. Am I right in thinking that you don't get much Hazel in the USA? Did you ever put a handle on that blade I sent you buddy? All the best Ade

[@FrankTynanandsonsignpainters]

+Northwestbushcraft Hi Ade, great build mate, & yes,you get approval of the beard,lol...as a beardy myself...ATB Mark.

[@nakedfaves4445]

Hey Fellas, I'm sorry if I missed it......................... How do you guarantee that rain falling on the part of the hill behind the shelter doesn't trickle down the hill into the middle of the shelter?

[@Northwestbushcraft]

+nakedfaves hi there and sorry for the late reply. A few people have asked the same question, one person even suggested a moat lol However I can assure you that there is a dip either side of the small hill at the back of the shelter which ensures any rainwater would be diverted. I was very careful to choose this spot so that no water would enter the shelter. Many thanks Ade

[@MoandGillOutdoors]

great video ade . nice to see you used only natural matrials aswell. atb mo and gill

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks Mo. Much appreciated my friend. Ade

[@margaretmoore7034]

I would have fitted kingspan wall insulation and underfloor heating.. oh and clay pan tiles with guttering ... I also would have laid drainage pipes around with 4 foot rebar enforced concrete drive for my car.. and maybe a moat full of alligators lol !!!! .. Just kidding.. There's nowt wrong with this simple easy shelter, it will keep the rain off you, its strong enough to withstand a strong gale and warmer than sleeping in a shop doorway ! .. it took no time to fettle and it would last a few month and I reckon these types of shelters were your bog standard house for hunter gatherers 1000s of years ago.. Never mind the comments from the nit pickers.. Well done !

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Margaret Moore hi there. Thank you for the kind comments and sorry for the late reply. I never pay any attention to people who leave negative comments as 9 times out of 10 they have never ventured further than their back gardens or have watched all the celebrity bushcraft channels and then think that by extension they are experts too. Thanks again. Ade

[@bellacheamaria7539]

Thank heavens you don't have to worry about Sasquatch like we do in the US.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

I'm too far south in the US for spruce. (sigh) However, see the potential for using reeds (river cane), which grows in too much abundance here. Probably need a bit of vine (kudzu, honeysuckle, trumpet, etc.) for the initial arch, but that's about all. Would take quite a bit more of the cane tops for thatching, but still appears to be worth the effort. Especially, if some small green pine branches/needles are worked in, as well. Thanks for sharing the technique.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi there. Please send me pics if you do make one as is love to see it done with different materials. Take care brother Ade

[@phrayzar]

Very interesting, this shelter is pretty much the same as the kind of shelter used in the New South Wales area of Australia by the Indigenous peoples of the area. There were many names as there are many dialects and languages within the many clans of the district. But apart from the use of native materials, they were very much the same construction. I guess, if it works, do it.

[@OKBushcraft]

Very nice shelter Adrian. I would like to give it a try sometime. We dont have spruce here but loads of red cedar. It ought to work good enough. Atb, John.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Give it a try buddy. Send me some photos when you do it as I'd like too how it works out. All the best Ade

[@micrart2213]

Yay for the beard mate, thanks for the tutorial :)

[@eastsaxon67]

Cheers mate I'm on your fb page now so as soon as there is time we can sort something out. Cheers chris

[@ellaventurero8940]

Hermoso refugio.(Saludos).

[@chiefamylee]

How cozy.

[@coyote238]

I like this type of shelter and thought about making my next shelter something like this but as a double thatched and bigger with a fire place in middle .

[@Northwestbushcraft]

I'd like to see some pictures of you get one made pal. Sounds great Ade

[@marcc1667]

When/if one makes a shelter like this, would he leave it there? Or should he have the courage to remove it? Good project. Thanks.

[@skipstutler]

thank you

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Skippy Stutler you’re welcome. Thank you for taking the time to look at the film. Ade

[@tedmears]

Mr Rose How nice to see you back .The new intro looks great mate and the new you as well . great video as always and were could i purchase your patches as they look really nice.and hopefully try and arrange a night or two with you soon. stay safe Ted

[@Northwestbushcraft]

How are you doing buddy. I hope that you are keeping well. The patches are £3.50 each inc postage mate. Drop me a private message with your address buddy. All the best Ade

[@nigel447]

excellent work, can we have a thatched coracle next ?

[@Tipi_Dan]

A beautiful example of classic British woodcraft, seeming to stir ancient memories. The roots of the practices demonstrated go back to the first arrival of paleolithic hunters in western European paleo-ecosystems which supported hazel. It was a pleasure to observe the shelter coming together. My question is... do your hazels produce nuts? Ours rarely do in California: I'm not sure about the rest of North America. Our hazels do not form such long strait saplings anywhere in North American to my knowledge; at least not from native stock. Eastern North American hazels are shrubby small and west coast ones have stems the same thickness as yours, but they just don't grow straight, and they apparently don't sucker as much. Perhaps because they have never been consistently cut like some British hazels. The lands where you conduct your activities are very nice but the way you slipped those cuttings into the ground was astounding to one more accustomed to stoney mountain soils. It seemed magical, but where I live any soil moist enough to permit that would be too wet to camp on.

[@previscollins5770]

Yes it dosent you ate shit

[@jerimumdomato9670]

Parabens !!! Muito bom esse canal. Congratulions. Ps: I dont speak english. Heheh

[@eastsaxon67]

From the south but live in Blackpool now mate, would love to pop over for a brew some time.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Give me a shout some time fella then we can go out. I'm in FaceBook as Adrian Rose and North West Bushcraft. Ade

[@MaZEEZaM]

Im surprised no one mentioned the CATERPILLAR or whatever it is climbing up your back during this :D

[@Milutin958]

Ma ovog smotanka žena izbacila iz kuće !!! I sklonište mu je sranje !!!

[@wyzkrax]

That's a really cool jacket! Could you share a link to where you got it?

[@shadowbajar1609]

Shelter looks great! I am curious about the jacket you are wearing, what is it, I guess it is an Anorak of some sort but I would like to know what brand. Thank you.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi Rick Firstly thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave such a kind comment. The jacket is actually a Swedish Army Snow Smock bought from Military Mart in Ormskirk for about £10. They come white but I dyed it woodland brown and waterproofed it. All the best. Adrian.

[@RDPproject]

Great stuff mate. Looked very cosy. Is that a Para Jacket you were wearing? Rob.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi Rob. Sorry pal no, it's a Swedish snow smock that I dyed brown and waterproofed. It's a really versatile smock and very warm. All the best Ade

[@marcodalifultano9457]

Nice flea pit

[@VIVETVITAS]

the beard is very dapper

[@jeffpaul9162]

kool dude

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Cracking shelter, Have you ever took the temperature inside the shelter and also outside to see the difference it makes? Atb Glenn

[@amythrower8108]

i like this shelter, im wondering though if it would be possible to weave the horizontal branches before the vertical ones get attached to the arch, as in weave it while they're free sanding to make it easier, and then tuck them under the arch afterwards. would that work?

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thanks for the feedback Amy. To answer your question, I'm sure it would work as long as the weaving doesn't make it too rigid so that it won't bend. Give it a go, I'd love to see more people trying out this type of shelter. Ade - North West Bushcraft

[@amythrower8108]

no probs. thanks for the tip, i will try it out :)

[@adclunn10]

Love the beard! 😀😀

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Thank you Anne that's very kind of you. Ade

[@yorkshiresurvival2991]

Bloody brilliant video mate, I was wondering which part of England you filmed this in? Im aware that since I live in Yorkshire it's hard to find a decent place to do this sort of thing.

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi mate. I'm just across the border in Lancashire. What part of Yorkshire are you in? Thanks for the kind comments too. Ade

[@yorkshiresurvival2991]

Nice, you're not too far from me, I live in Leeds :)

[@juliangilmartin5425]

What would be a good alternative wood for the hazel. I live in the Northeast of America so we have plenty of small pines. Would those be good? if not, what else could i use?Thanks in advance!

[@prospero6337]

SuperGood

[@bushcraftmilo4344]

Love the beard

[@WHITERIDER04]

would love to see you make a shelter that uses the embankment behind you

[@rokkinjohann]

This one video pushed me over the edge from knowing how to do to wanting to go do. Did anyone notice the tent in the background?

[@Northwestbushcraft]

John Powell thanks for the comment John. The tent in the background was one of the course participants, there were another 3 people staying with me overnight.

[@rokkinjohann]

@@Northwestbushcraft I hope all walked away more practiced in the outdoors arts!

[@Ricopolico]

That might work in the, but for wet conditions you'll need 2 to 3 times that amount of thatching.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Looks good but the only issue I see is that because you have built it on quite a steep hill if it does rain all the water is going to run down the hill and under the shelter and make everything wet :S

[@dylanyoung1353]

dig a mote

[@Northwestbushcraft]

+Dylan Young hi there. Sorry for the late reply. A moat is unnecessary as there is a natural dip either side of the small hill at the back that would naturally divert any water that would come off the small hill. I have been practicing bushcraft for over 35 years and I'm sure you can appreciate that I would have already taken the potential for any surface water into consideration before this shelter was constructed. All the best Ade

[@Jon6429]

Can't beat a bender.

[@myonlynick]

Good job. Is it waterproof from the ground? If it rains, it seems like that the soil inside that shelter will eventually get damp. Plus, not a good idea to sleep on the ground for various reasons(e.g. bugs).

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi and thank you for the comment. The way that the thatching is done then it would be waterproof as it's designed to shed water. I know what you mean about the floor, which is why I slept on an inflatable air mattress. I think I'm getting a bit old for roughing it on the floor these days. Lol Thanks again. Ade

[@foatsoats4291]

Way too cold need more pines and more front covering fire etc too plus cold grasses. ummm gl with this

[@apd4177]

Nice Vid, What rucksack is that?

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Hi there. The rucksack is the Swedish LK35 pal All the best. Ade

[@andrewmoore3003]

I should ad we used "sallys " the local name for willow for the frame.

[@THESURVIVALNETWORKUK]

hi i was wondering if you know any where that is local to the fylde coast i could camp

[@RhisiartGwilym]

Is it rain-proof?

[@Northwestbushcraft]

Rhisiart Gwilym it did rain the following night after I built it and no rain leaked in buddy.