Wilderness Skills

Lashing together sticks for a lean-to shelter can be done conservatively with shoelaces. Learn more about lashing sticks together with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness survival video.

Selecting a safe area to build a lean-to shelter is crucial for optimum protection. Learn about selecting a lean-to spot with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness survival video.

Bedding for a lean-to shelter includes pine straw and large leaves. Learn more about lean-to bedding with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness survival video.

Select lean-to shelter support beams from large live branches for the sturdiest support. Learn to select support beams with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness survival video.

Select leaning sticks for a lean-to shelter from inch-thick branches broken into differing sizes. Learn about selecting leaning sticks with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness...

Shingle materials for a lean-to shelter range from palm tree leaves to pine straw. Learn about shingle materials with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness survival video.

When building a lean-to in the wilderness, the first step is to find two trees that are close together. Build a lean-to for shelter in the outdoors with advice from a wildlife and hiking...

Everyone knows there’s going to be an apocalypse. If it’s not zombies (and really, why wouldn’t it be zombies?), it will be something. Few people are going to survive the initial wave of...

Learning how to build a lean-to is a valuable skill that could save your life if you're ever caught unprepared in the wilderness. You don't need a special equipment to build a lean-to, neither do...

This easy-to-build shelter will help you stay warm and dry in the wilderness.