Dual Lean-To Shelter

Revolverrodger · Nov 5, 2019

I went out back in the woods with my buddy Alex and we started to build a double lean-to shelter for winter camping. We used four vertical poles with a mortise and tenon construction to hold the frame. This is one of the nicest shelters we have build yet and I'm excited to try it out soon.

Blue Sky · Nov 9, 2019

Interesting way of joining the frame, eliminates the need for a lot of cord for lashing and looks very secure. What do you plan to cover the ends and outside with?

jeepin · Nov 13, 2019

I hope you make another video of you guys using the finished product

Revolverrodger · Nov 15, 2019

Blue Sky said:
Interesting way of joining the frame, eliminates the need for a lot of cord for lashing and looks very secure. What do you plan to cover the ends and outside with?

We were planning tu use leaves but massive snow has fallen since. We will be using tarps + snow

Revolverrodger · Nov 15, 2019

jeepin said:
I hope you make another video of you guys using the finished product

that’s the plan !

Blue Sky · Nov 15, 2019

Looking forward to it, thanks for sharing

Dogdrawz · Nov 15, 2019

Any chance we can get a review of the tools used to make the lean-to?

Revolverrodger · Nov 20, 2019

Dogdrawz said:
Any chance we can a review of the tools used to make the lean-to?

sure I will do a video about bushcraft tools in the future

bore · Nov 22, 2019

Cool how about showing us here w pics and details.. Not youtube pls. I'm interested but won't click on a YouTube video That would be cool

Revolverrodger · Nov 24, 2019

We went back to the shelter to find the snow already on the ground. We added quite a few sticks to close up the structure but we will have to forget about adding leaves. We will most likely go with polypropylene type tarps. With a long fore inside it should be toasty this winter. I'm looking forward to winter camping.

Mikel_24 · Nov 28, 2019

Revolverrodger said:
...With a long fore inside it should be toasty this winter. I'm looking forward to winter camping.

I understand you are talking about LOG FIRE... Make sure to have propper ventilation so you don't suffocate!

Mikel

Mistwalker · Dec 1, 2019

Very cool shelter!! I hope I can get back to the woods to work on something similar next year.

Mikel_24 said:
I understand you are talking about LOG FIRE... Make sure to have propper ventilation so you don't suffocate!

Mikel

I'm pretty sure he meant "long-fire", it's actually a thing

bore · Dec 1, 2019

Just use a stove and chimney. Those poles will become tinder pretty quick and easily catch a spark

Revolverrodger · Dec 2, 2019

bore said:
Just use a stove and chimney. Those poles will become tinder pretty quick and easily catch a spark

Probably what we will end up doing.

bore · Dec 2, 2019

We did an A frame tent similar to yours. Probably 2 foot centers w strapping. Wrapped it with lumber yard tarps. Free in the back. Same as the Canadian tire tarps but free. If a branch goes through just put another layer on. Stove w a duct chimney. We stuck an old door on. Back of our acreage for keeping some gear in. Good design for shedding snow. We put a platform in that can be used for a table or work bench or bed. Probably close to queen size. Total cost was a couple big handfuls of spikes. Stove and duct was donated and leftover stuff. Lookin forward to your project development

Revolverrodger · Dec 3, 2019

bore said:
We did an A frame tent similar to yours. Probably 2 foot centers w strapping. Wrapped it with lumber yard tarps. Free in the back. Same as the Canadian tire tarps but free. If a branch goes through just put another layer on. Stove w a duct chimney. We stuck an old door on. Back of our acreage for keeping some gear in. Good design for shedding snow. We put a platform in that can be used for a table or work bench or bed. Probably close to queen size. Total cost was a couple big handfuls of spikes. Stove and duct was donated and leftover stuff. Lookin forward to your project development

very cool
Thanks !