Debris Shelter how-to article. SWAT magazine

BTW: did I ever get anything out you Adam and Joe for their help on this article? Can't remember. If not, send me your shipping address guys (jeff@eseeknives.com) and we will get a knife out to you for your help on this.
 
Not only will he be
protected from the cold without having
to build a fire, but snow, rain and other
weather variables will not penetrate a
properly built debris hut.
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"will not"

If a foot of debris works to the "will" level, why spend the hours thatching roofs?

Perhaps not 100%
 
Thomas Linton said:
"will not"

If a foot of debris works to the "will" level, why spend the hours thatching roofs?

Perhaps not 100%
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Ask you question is simplified redneck English because I'm confused on what you are asking :D
 
R.A.T. said:
BTW: did I ever get anything out you Adam and Joe for their help on this article? Can't remember. If not, send me your shipping address guys (jeff@eseeknives.com) and we will get a knife out to you for your help on this.
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You did (to me at least). Thank you again, it was much appreciated! :thumbup:
 
Thomas Linton said:
"will not"

If a foot of debris works to the "will" level, why spend the hours thatching roofs?

Perhaps not 100%
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Again, not exactly sure what you are implying but I can guarantee that a properly built debris hut WILL NOT let rain in.

Why build thatched roofs? Because thatching lasts for many years on a permanent structure. Debris huts need sprucing up every so often due to material settling and rotting. Besides Debbris huts are also built for warmth and they work well due to thickness of the insulation. You will not get that warmth from thatching. Lastly, thatching is usually done in Tropical climates. I refsue to sleep in a debris hut in tropcial climates. Needs I expalin why? :D
 
texastonydobbs said:
O-No ! Adam I hope you don't get big headed on us :D
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I already emailed Jeff to say thanks and tell him I was beating the ladies off me at the grocery store when I was depleting their stock of SWAT Magazines. :D

R.A.T. said:
BTW: did I ever get anything out you Adam and Joe for their help on this article? Can't remember. If not, send me your shipping address guys (jeff@eseeknives.com) and we will get a knife out to you for your help on this.
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Sure did! Thanks Jeff. :D
 
Any day you have to beat the women off of you at the grocery store is a good day. Two best places in the world to pick up women are the grocery store and the laundrymat. Stay away from bar flies. Go for those buying groceries and washing clothes 'cause that woman will feed and clothe you.
 
That was just a little survival tidbit for the day :D
 
R.A.T. said:
That was just a little survival tidbit for the day :D
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Lol.

I think what Thomas was saying is if you can just pile some debris on a debris hut, why would someone spend extra time thatching a roof for a shelter?

That's part of the point of the debris hut is that it can be done relatively quickly (unless you have no idea what you're doing and then it takes twice as long, don't ask me how I know) is warmer than many other shelter designs, can be relatively waterproof, etc.

Why thatch a roof, because as Jeff said it lasts longer. Piled debris begins to disappear with wind, squirrles, rain, etc.

R.A.T. said:
Some do. There is NO WAY I would even attempt to sleep in such a thing in the jungle :D
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The ants would carry you and the debris shelter off as a unit. :D
 
Debris shelters are just as waterproof as thatched shelters if done correctly. They are much warmer. They don't last as long. They are not needed (and too warm) in tropical environments where thatched shelters exist.
 
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