Build a variety of shelters from natural materials while taking a nostalgic look at some of The Backwoodsman magazines timeless articles. As a young child, Charlie Richie Jr. used to watch his father build tepees, debris shelters, and various forms of lean-tosand fall in love with the Old Ways of Living. In 1979, Charlie Sr. was inspired to create In The Backwoodsman: Shelters, Charlie Jr. collects 25 of the magazines best shelter-related articles, written by seasoned craftspeople. The selections often feature how-to plans and instructionscomplete with illustrationsand they focus on building shelters with only natural materials, plus some that reuse existing materials. A testament to human ingenuity and the enduring importance of traditional craftsmanship in an increasingly technological world, this book ensures that critical survival techniques and the art of making remain accessible to future generations. It offers personal empowerment, creativity, and deep environmental engagement. If youre an avid outdoorsperson who might find yourself in an overnight survival situation, this is an essential book. If youve always been interested in how Indigenous peoples constructed shelters or if you cant walk past a pile of lumberor even leaveswithout imagining a fort- or cabin-build, youll love this rugged collection of shelter articles for beginners and hands-on adventurers. Inside youll find: 25 of The Backwoodsman magazines best shelter-related articles Instructions for building emergency, temporary, and permanent shelters Technical illustrations that aid in understanding each step-by-step process
Before You Start
If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This
A Quick Word About Duck Canvas
Emergency
Building a Debris Shelter
Making a Survival Shelter: Four Ways
Temporary
The Queens Bluff
Devising a Diamond Tent
The Versatile Tarp: 10 Simple Shelters
The One-Tarp, Tipi-Style Shelter
Turn Ordinary Sheeting into a Cabin Tent
Semi-Permanent
The Winter Wall Tent
Eastern Tipis for Summertime
Wigwam Style
Building an Earth Lodge
The Octagonal Tree Hut
Permanent
A Low-Cost, Permanent Lean-To
The Northland Tilt
The Hogan
The Permanent Slab Lean-To
Into the Dirt: the Dug Out, the Sod House, and the A-Hut
Building the Backwoodsmans Cabin
Lessons Learned from Building a Log Cabin
Houses Made of Poles: Porches to Peanut Stands
Ideas to Furnish Your Log Cabin
Greenhouses
The Solar Bubble
The Swing Set Greenhouse
Index
About The Backwoodsman Magazine
About the Author
Charlie Richie Jr. has served as the owner, publisher, and editor of The Backwoodsman magazine. He was 10 years old when his parents started the publication in 1979, so it has been a huge part of his life. He officially started working for the magazine in 1995. Charlie lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he has written numerous articles and feature interviews for the publication. He is also a freelance outdoor television producer.
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