Wilderness Lean-To by Nutnfancy: Part 1


PART 1 OF ?: Building a lean-to wilderness shelter in snowy and cold conditions…good times! There are numerous shelters that you can construct in these northern, mountainous woods and this is one of them. It does require a fair amount of time, calories, and preferably some tools to get the job done. But the task itself is relatively simple. Many topics are discussed including the survival mindset and training, site selection, construction techniques, knife and tool usage (and breakage!), clothing and glove considerations, flashlights (Fenix L2D), common sense environmentalism, food procurement, etc. Conditions were adequately challenging with temperatures eventually dropping to 18F and snow continually falling. Allie the Mountain was the faithful companion on the outing.

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Posted in February 9th, 2010 By admin 25 Comments »
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25 Responses to “Wilderness Lean-To by Nutnfancy: Part 1”

  • MisterLando, on February 9th, 2010 at 3:14 am said

    This is a great video. It’s clear you are very knowledgeable about wilderness survival situations. This video is very informative, and was fun to watch. One question, though: How do you find the time to do this?! :)

  • Bustertb, on February 9th, 2010 at 3:47 am said

    Hey Man! Love your videos. I’ll come out there and be your camera man! I love those conditions…guess I’m as nuts as you…LOL!

  • social3ngin33rin, on February 9th, 2010 at 3:48 am said

    thx :D

  • teotwawki12, on February 9th, 2010 at 3:50 am said

    Hey Nutn’…why do you care what the tools out there comment about?? I’m sure the vast majority of us just watch and enjoy your stuff. Screw em.

  • nutnfancy, on February 9th, 2010 at 3:51 am said

    social – Nutn says that it is a Moonstone GorTex shell..bought on sale in 1996 from Mtn Gear in Spokane. It was around $125. For something similar, he stays try Campmor (. ) com. — Veri (Nutn’s sister)

  • social3ngin33rin, on February 9th, 2010 at 4:12 am said

    That’s an awesome jacket you’re wearing, any info on who makes it? (The thin one which can cover most of your face)

  • elliottstreamliner, on February 9th, 2010 at 4:29 am said

    Not sure if Nutn has any in depth ones yet about his dog. However in his High sky’s series he talks a little about it. For instance his dog has a backpack and among other things carries her own food and water.

    If you find more let me know as well. Thanks

  • juliamac2004, on February 9th, 2010 at 5:19 am said

    Might you make more videos concerning dog care on long hikes,such as overnight care(ie:is she tied at night)..does she carry her own food and water?how did you train her to stay close without a lead?what about long term paw care in wet or snow?

  • wrath231, on February 9th, 2010 at 5:29 am said

    Great upload, great info

  • sithmagician, on February 9th, 2010 at 6:07 am said

    man, I dig this.. I might have to give something like this a try. Ive been wanting to try and “survive off the land” if you will for like a week and take nothing but the basic tools and maybe a fishing pole and survive for a good amount of time and build shelter and whatnot

  • MrHunter632, on February 9th, 2010 at 6:11 am said

    what is the knife you use

  • 15pchomp, on February 9th, 2010 at 6:13 am said

    Thanks again for the great videos, keep ignoring all the trolls, haters, armchair experts and the keyboard warriors!
    :)

  • 8dukesbats4, on February 9th, 2010 at 6:43 am said

    dude…i so would like to maybe, idk,…audition for cameraman…id so be more than excited to be out there doin this with someone i could learn so much from!!

  • cooliebop02, on February 9th, 2010 at 7:13 am said

    “OOOOOOH yeah baby”

  • 0122358, on February 9th, 2010 at 8:08 am said

    hey you have any videos on making combat shelters?

  • Hunt1904, on February 9th, 2010 at 9:03 am said

    im like u i love the cold and the out doors in genral even know im 12

  • johannes208, on February 9th, 2010 at 9:45 am said

    where are u living that u have never seen any snow??

  • bodinbro, on February 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am said

    what does bivwak stand for?

  • daewen6, on February 9th, 2010 at 10:38 am said

    I live in the lower eastern half of michigan and I so want to find a spot where I can hike in and camp and that is sort of off the beaten path, I do have a prob though im 28 and have a rod in the right leg from breaking it twice and my knees are shot but I will trudge on and deal with it even though i have chronic pain. but the expirence would be worth the pain. Im looking for like a 2mi hike in to camp and 2mi hike out on the other side. I think it would be kool.

  • pntballr14, on February 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am said

    i have been hiking and camping by myself in stuff like that and all i have to say is that your in great shape cuz it can get very tiring when you have to care the backpack and everything and im 15. and i really like your vids

  • shanehey, on February 9th, 2010 at 12:16 pm said

    iv never been in any snow before man i wish i could tho looks sweet hiking up there

  • 0c0bor0, on February 9th, 2010 at 1:00 pm said

    hi, nice vid,, nature is beautifull!! good info. !! thnx for posting this vid.

  • relicright, on February 9th, 2010 at 1:03 pm said

    ahahahahah, that dog getup is the best thing ive seen in a while. That dog is ready to survive.

  • HCDDWarhero, on February 9th, 2010 at 1:38 pm said

    5:01 …. I love that sound.

  • sniper244, on February 9th, 2010 at 1:49 pm said

    By the way Nutn, what do you do for a living? Id love the have a job that lets me do this kinda stuff. I’m a patrolman with limited funds and vacation time. But I do love the reviews and survival advise/









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