Wednesday, 10 July 2013

How to build a shelter

Some people wounder how to build a shelter then they think "I wonder if there's an easy,quick guide on how" well now there is! here's how to build a shelter the speedy way.

You will need: 

  • Tarpaulin sheet 
  •  Pegs/sticks
  • 4-5 strong pieces of rope
  • 2 Long planks of wood 
  • 1-2 Strong, stable trees

  • Firstly place the planks of wood on the branches in a v shape.
  • Then strap the rope around the tree using a good knot e.g the cloval hitch knot , the figure 8 knot and many more.
  • Carefully tug on the rope ensuring that the rope is fully secure.
  • Unravel the sheet of tarpaulin and lay over the v shape planks of wood.
  • Next thread the rope through the holes in the sheet.
  • After that tie the remaining rope on to the tree ensuring that the tail of the rope is on the top of the sheet.
  • Then thread another piece of rope through each of the corners of the sheet.
  • Then attach the remaining rope on to the wooden pegs/sticks.
  • Hammer the pegs/sticks with the fist of your hand into the ground. 
there you should have your perfect handmade shelter.
!!!ENJOY!!!

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