Module #1 Introduction to Wilderness Shelter Building Overview of the importance of shelter in a wilderness survival situation
Module #2 Understanding Shelter Types Exploring different types of shelters, including natural, improvised, and constructed shelters
Module #3 Assessing Your Environment Identifying potential shelter sites, considering factors such as weather, terrain, and wildlife
Module #4 Gathering Materials Finding and collecting materials for shelter building, including natural resources and everyday objects
Module #5 Debris Hut Construction Step-by-step instructions for building a debris hut, including framework, roofing, and bedding
Module #6 Lean-To Shelter Construction Building a lean-to shelter using natural materials and everyday objects
Module #7 Tarp Shelter Construction Using tarps to create a quick and effective shelter, including anchoring and guy lines
Module #8 Snow Shelter Construction Building a shelter in snowy conditions, including quinzhees and snow trenches
Module #9 Desert Shelter Construction Building a shelter in hot and arid environments, including shade and wind protection
Module #10 Shelter Building Tools and Equipment Using knives, saws, and other tools to prepare and construct shelter materials
Module #11 Shelter Building Safety Considerations Identifying and mitigating hazards when building a shelter, including structural integrity and fire safety
Module #12 Insulation and Bedding Keeping warm and dry in your shelter, including insulation methods and bedding materials
Module #13 Shelter Maintenance and Repair Regular maintenance tasks to keep your shelter safe and secure
Module #14 Signaling for Help Using your shelter as a signaling device, including smoke signals and reflective materials
Module #15 Shelter Building for Specific Environments Adapting shelter building techniques for different environments, including swamps, mountains, and coastlines
Module #16 Building a Shelter with Minimal Equipment Using everyday objects to build a shelter, including using plastic bags and poles
Module #17 Shelter Building for Groups Building a shelter for multiple people, including considerations for space and comfort
Module #18 Shelter Building for Long-Term Survival Designing and building a shelter for extended periods of time, including sustainable living practices
Module #19 Wilderness Shelter Building Ethics Responsible shelter building practices, including minimizing impact on the environment and respecting wildlife habitats
Module #20 Case Studies:Real-Life Shelter Building Examples Analyzing successful and unsuccessful shelter building attempts in wilderness survival situations
Module #21 Shelter Building Myths and Misconceptions Debunking common myths and misconceptions about shelter building in the wilderness
Module #22 Shelter Building for Specific Needs Building shelters for people with disabilities, injuries, or other special needs
Module #23 Shelter Building in Extreme Weather Building a shelter in extreme weather conditions, including high winds, heavy rain, and extreme temperatures
Module #24 Shelter Building and Fire Starting Using fire to enhance shelter safety and comfort, including fire starting techniques and safety considerations
Module #25 Shelter Building and Signaling for Rescue Using shelter building and signaling techniques to increase visibility and chances of rescue
Module #26 Shelter Building and Wilderness First Aid Integrating shelter building with wilderness first aid, including treating injuries and illnesses while taking shelter
Module #27 Shelter Building for Urban and Suburban Environments Adapting shelter building techniques for urban and suburban environments, including using found materials and improvising
Module #28 Shelter Building and Psychological Well-Being The psychological impact of shelter building on survival, including maintaining morale and reducing stress
Module #29 Shelter Building and Group Dynamics Building shelters with a group, including communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Building Shelters in the Wild career