The first order of business is to look around at your supplies and
what the surroundings provide and decide what you can use, break, cut,
make, or put together that will give you shelter. Sometimes you just get
lucky. In Africa, I landed on the ground in a hotair balloon in a mixed
forest and plains area. The parachute material from the balloon provided
plenty of waterproof roofing for a shelter that I made with the balloon’s
basket. I was even able to design a hammock from the fabric to keep me
off the ground at night, and a blanket to keep me warm.
Take stock of all the manmade materials you have on hand, and don’t be squeamish about
destroying what you have if you can use it to make something that will keep you alive.
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