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1 Find somewhere withplentiful natural debris
(dead leaves, pine needles, ferns, bark, grasses).
Avoidareas withwaterorwhere you can see
animal tracks runningthrough.
2 Build facing downwards, using a long branch
asaridge pole. Prop one endinto thecrook
of a tree (or create a support from branches).
Slope the pole downwards diagonally, propping
theother endonto a stone.
3 Add ‘rib’ branches coming off your ridge
pole. Use twigs to create a lattice. Don’t forget
toleave a way in.
4 Layer inside with your debris (the driest and
softest stuff) – leaving enough space to just be
abletolay inside.
5 Cover outer framework with more layers of
natural debris, until at least 60cm thick.
6 Once you’re inside,fill the doorway by pulling
in more debris. Sleep well!
BUILD A DEBRIS HUT
HOW TO...
A simple shelter using natural materials to
provide somewhere to sleep in the wild
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