Backwoodsman: Shelters

Build a variety of shelters from natural materials while taking a nostalgic look at some of The Backwoodsman magazines timeless articles.As a young child, Charlie Richie Jr. used to watch his father build tepees, debris shelters, and various forms of lean-tosand fall in love with the Old Ways of Living. In 1979, Charlie Sr. was inspired to create The Backwoodsman magazine, with a mission to preserve and share timeless outdoor skills that will forever be relevant.In The Backwoodsman: Shelters, Charlie Jr. collects more than 20 of the magazines best shelter-related articles, written by seasoned craftspeople. The selections often feature how-to plans and instructionscomplete with illustrationsand they often focus on building shelters with natural or reused materials.A testament to human ingenuity and the enduring importance of traditional craftsmanship in an increasingly technological world, this book ensures that critical survival techniques and the art of making remain accessible to future generations. It offers personal empowerment, creativity, and deep environmental engagement.If youre an avid outdoorsperson who might find yourself in an overnight survival situation, this is an essential book. If youve always been interested in how Indigenous peoples constructed shelters or if you cant walk past a pile of lumberor even leaveswithout imagining a fort- or cabin-build, youll love this rugged collection of shelter articles for beginners and hands-on adventurers.Inside youll find:23 of The Backwoodsman magazines best shelter-related articlesInstructions for building emergency, temporary, and permanent sheltersTechnical illustrations that aid in understanding each step-by-step process