Category: Wilderness Survival

There are several ways to build huts. In the previous article we talked about building a pyramid hut. In this article, we will learn to construct another kind of hut known as a Bush Hut. No, this hut has nothing to do with any American President :)

Belows are some basic tips for constructing a Bush Hut.

The bush hut is one of the easiest type of hut to construct. To build one, firstly we must look for a suitable bush. An ideal bush must have long and flexible stems or branches. It must also have thick foliage.

To build it, simple bend the stems and branches into an arch shape and secure the ends of the stems onto the ground. You can do so by attaching the stems to ropes that are secured to the ground via pegs. Be careful and try not to break the branches. This should form the basic structural framework for the hut. The shelter will eventually be the area below the arches. Have access to some form of securing tools such as rope or nylon cords. We need this to bind parts of the structure more easily. Cutting equipments are also required to cut branches, leaves and the rope or nylon cord.

Next, weave the smaller branches and leaves around the main archs. Weave it in such as why that rain water and wind will not easily sip through the shelter that is forming beneath the arch. The type of leaves and foliage used is crucial for preventing the sip of water in the shelter.

The interesting thing about the bush hut is that it is actually a growing organism. The hut will continue to grow and form as the years go by. Lastly, you can be creative by adding some primitive furnitures in the hut. For example, a cleaned section of a log can make a nice stool.

Well, that is all for bush hut making. In the next coming article, we will talk about building a shelter using groundsheets and nylon ropes.

Additional resources

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