Bushcraft Survival Australia – How to build an improvised emergency shelter

In this episode Gordon demonstrates how to erect a simple improvised emergency shelter using a garbage bag/drum liner and a disposable space blanket. The video details site selection, equipment needed, knots used (sheet bend, adjustable knot, clove hitch, bush button and thumb knot on the bight), set up and heat/ loss gain mechanisms.

The video is presented by Gordon Dedman, founder of Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA). Gordon has travelled extensively and completed numerous Survival and Bushcraft Courses worldwide at schools run by Ray Mears, Dave Canterbury, Paul Kirtley, Lofty Wiseman and Bob Cooper. Gordon is a former member of the Australian Army 1st Commando Regiment and is presently a survival instructor in NORFORCE, an Australian Army Reserve Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU). NORFORCE conducts patrols in the remote areas of Northern Australia, working closely with Aboriginal communities.

Please follow all safety procedures when lighting fires outdoors and always adhere to the laws and guidelines set down by your State or country of origin, governing fire lighting.

For more information about Bushcraft Survival Australia courses, please visit: http://www.BushcraftSurvivalAustralia.com.au On the Person
Morakniv Garberg (Carbon) full tang knife https://alnk.to/hDjqBEe
Bacho Laplander folding saw https://bit.ly/3b8hXI0
Fire striker (Strikefire or Light my Fire or Morakniv) on a lanyard https://alnk.to/gdZmL94
Leatherman Supertool https://alnk.to/3TUk6RC
10m hank of 550 paracord https://bit.ly/3nQeK5b

Small Day Pack (Fjallraven Kanken or Helikon-Tex Bushcraft Satchel – https://alnk.to/e70gZnA
Kleen Kanteen 20oz or 40oz stainless steel, wide mouthed, single walled bottle with nesting cup https://alnk.to/7WXKFps
Pathfinder or Survival Supplies Australia /Bushcraft Survival Australia special edition All Weather Emergency Blanket (in production and coming soon) https://bit.ly/3h6Cnov
Heavy duty extra large non pleated garbage bag (new BSA survival bag in production and coming soon)
SOL Emergency Space Blanket/Bivvi https://bit.ly/3vLLi2X
Ledlenser MH4 head lamp https://alnk.to/4Bzm1V3
Falkniven DC4 sharpening stone https://bit.ly/3eYkSo1
Bushcraft Survival Australia Bandanas https://bit.ly/3nQ8iem
Suunto MC-2G Global Compass OR Silva Ranger Compass (also worn on the person) https://bit.ly/3tsGRZj
Small First Aid Kit https://bit.ly/3f3alI7
Military wound dressing/bandage https://bit.ly/3bbanMK
Overboard 10-15 litre dry bag https://alnk.to/7qdtJ0b
Helikon-Tex Military Poncho https://bit.ly/3xR28iI
Fjallraven Wool Beanie https://alnk.to/3y4O95k
Fjallraven Keb long sleeved wool t-shirt https://alnk.to/fS9QOdf
Fjallraven Vida Pro Trousers https://alnk.to/60TpSzj
Fjallraven Singi Trekking Shirt https://alnk.to/6bOaRoM
Fjallraven Vidda Pro Jacket https://alnk.to/3y4O9aV
“Rite in the Rain” Tactical note pad https://alnk.to/dequ64y

Large Pack (Snugpak 45L Rocket Pack with PLC side pockets) https://bit.ly/3eYEb0h
Alton Goods 3×3 Ultralight Tarp https://bit.ly/3en0VYR or Helikon-Tex Supertarp (small or large) https://bit.ly/33nd8Xa
Snugpak Softie 3 Merlin or Softie 6 Kestral synthetic sleeping bag https://bit.ly/3tntjy9
Sea to Summit Thermolite “Reactor” sleeping bag liner https://bit.ly/2QRAfGR
Snugpak Special Forces Bivvi Bag or ex army bivvy bag https://bit.ly/3ur1hD7
Snugpak 3/4 Mini Matt or Klymit Static V (short) sleeping matt https://bit.ly/33kTMSo
Military nylon ground sheet
Wash kit and Helikon-Tex Shemagh (towel) https://bit.ly/3h9jphk
“Survival” Snake Bite First Aid Kit
Ledlenser ML4 mini lantern https://alnk.to/4qEB371
Powertraveller Extreme Tactical Solar Powered Charger https://alnk.to/6mIVQgx
Helikon-Tex Enlarged Packcell Bag (for spare clothes) https://bit.ly/2SmC4vx
Fjallraven Granit Lumberjack Wool Shirt https://alnk.to/74nXLv4 OR Swandri Ranger Wool Bush Shirt
Swazi Tahr Anorak
fishing kit (optional) https://bit.ly/2QTrUT0
Alton Goods Lightweight Hammock https://bit.ly/3xNJrwl and Bug Net https://bit.ly/3b5ftKB (optional)

Side Pocket 1
Pathfinder Woodsman’s Pantry
Wildo Camp-A-Box (optional) https://bit.ly/3nUJcuT
Food/Rations (4-6 days)

Side Pocket 2
Kleen Kanteen 40oz stainless steel, single walled, wide mouthed, water bottle https://bit.ly/3nSvys4 OR Pathfinder 32oz bottle, nesting cup and pot hanger https://bit.ly/3nQ90bw
Snowpeak Mini Solo Cookset
Zebra 14inch Camping Pot/Saucepan https://bit.ly/3h1It9T
Alton Goods Ultralight Titanium Grill https://bit.ly/3enqh8N
Military Milbank Filter OR Brown Bag
MSR 4 Litre Dromedary Bag
Sea to Summit Mini Pocket Shower https://bit.ly/3xSvbT7
Collapsable bowl