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30 minSelect dry elevated site away from deadfall and water channels.
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Learn bush debris shelter from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Select dry elevated site away from deadfall and water channels.
Build ridgepole frame sized to your body plus insulation depth.
Pile debris thick enough — hand cannot feel frame through walls.
Add dry ground pad layer and ventilate to prevent condensation.
Standard practices and recommended approaches for debris shelter overnight.
Ground conduction loses more heat than air — insulate floor first.
Wind moves dead branches — never shelter under widow makers.
Know when to DNF — persistent pain or confusion means stop at the next aid station.