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The Family Fallout Shelter

Published by the US Government Printing Office in 1959, this friendly guide to the perceived immanent threat of nuclear annihilation during the Cold War. This guide offered basic tips to the different shelters recommended, from basement shelters to underground shelters. Facts on radiation, suggestions on supplies and equipment needed and detailed blueprint style plans of shelters included with black and white illustrations throughout.

12 Popular Tarp Shelters

Whether it’s in a pinch or by choice, a tarp shelter is a great way to give you the coverage you need while out in nature. A tarp and some cordage is really all you need to get out of the environment, stay dry and keep warm. Add a couple of trekking poles or cut branches and you can make quite a cozy shelter without the weight of packing a tent.

3 Quick And Easy Natural Survival Shelters

No tent, no tarp… No problem! Here are 3 of the easiest natural shelters that you may need (or want) to create. All three shelters can be put together using only what you procure from the wilderness. If you have cordage and a means to cut branches to the required length, the shelters can be built faster and stronger.