Warmest Winter Survival Shelter | Mors Kochanski Super Shelter | Bushcraft Skills
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2023
- This has to be one of the best concepts for a simple winter survival shelter. It's the "Super Shelter" developed by the late, great Mors Kochanski. Although it was only about -7 during the night, this shelter will keep you quite cozy in the -20s when you have a long fire in front.
The concept is to build up a bed base at least to sitting height. Ideally, the bed frame should be moveable using long logs on the bottom and stacking them up so that you can pick it up and move it if needed. Then weave a half-dome frame that is attached to the bed. Place some mylar towards the back to reflect heat from the fire, cover with a breathable fabric (parachute works best but you can use a simple bed sheet), then cover that with some plastic to encompass the whole shelter. Oh, and I made a couple of bushcraft nature clips to clip the fabric to the frame.
Leave an air space in the back for air exchange. The weaved frame should be protruding beyond the front of the bed so that when you close the plastic, the plastic is actually angled inward. This way, any sparks from the fire will bounce off and fall to the ground (the plastic should be rolled in a log in the inside of the shelter.
I made a bit of extra room in the back so I could place my back pack.
I had closed the shelter for about 10 minutes in about -2 C and the interior was about 8 C. I should be a bit closer to the fire but I had used my existing bed which was fixed (staked) to the ground so it was a bit further than I wanted. It was around -7 C through the night and the interior was still at least 4C when I woke up in the morning without a fire. I had slept so comfortably that I didn't bother getting up in the night to keep the long fire going.
My meal was rosemary, garlic rubbed lollipop lamb chops (lollipop because you can eat them like a lollipop holding on to the bone) with a greek salad. It was delicious cooked directly on the coals! I also made a nice warming mulled wine to enjoy for the evening!
I hope you enjoyed watching!
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Mulled wine and that delicious food under the stars! Now that is living the best life.
Haha, it was the best evening! I love cooking over the coals! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video my friend! That was definitely one great shelter that you built here for sure! Looked like it kept ya warm and cozy. Some good eats too... can't beat that 👍 I really liked how you added in the info on Mors too... that was a really nice touch :)
Thanks so much! It really is a great concept and now that the frame is constructed it’s easy to go back to with the covering! Thanks for your support as always! 🙏🇨🇦🏕️
@@rusticlivingbushcraft Yeah, I can definitely see that making it easier and quicker for future trips for sure 👍 You're very welcome by the way Tracey... it's always a pleasure! 😊
I spent some time living in Alberta & B.C. as a child, Memories I had were amazing when I lived close to Lake Louise, my parents are gone now but I remember an indoor swimming pool facility that when walking in, you passed through a lower level with glass looking underwater. "I know it's an odd comment, but I hope someone might read it and help me place where it might have been, as I was too young to remember." I had no idea Alberta was so beautiful, I thought it was mainly plains.
Oh that’s interesting! I haven’t heard of that but I will ask around!! I would think that something like that would be in the hot springs. Yes, Alberta has a lot of beautiful spots for sure!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Your channel is a treasure trove of bushcraft wisdom and creativity! Your passion for the outdoors shines through in every video, and it's inspiring to see how you apply practical life hacks to your outdoor adventures. . As someone who loves camping and exploring the wilderness, I appreciate the valuable ideas and techniques you share.
Thank you, wow what an amazing compliment! I really appreciate that! 😃🙏
Oh, and you're looking good... Well done .
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the support!
Amazing video. Looks like a great night!
Thanks Andre! The shelter was amazingly comfortable and reduced the cold inside quite well!! Thanks for the compliment!
Well done. Great content, camera work, and skill sets. I enjoyed it and Subd
Ahhh thanks so much, that’s awesome! Appreciate the comment!
Awesome episode, so talented ❤
Thank you darling! Thanks for supporting me with my hobbies! 💕💕
Best knot..
For sure!!! It’s my favorite and so quick and functional!!
I need to try this!! Awesome video!
Yes! It’s seriously a great concept!!
Great video!
Aww thanks Don! It was a great learning experience and I had a great night! Mors knew what he was talking about!!
Hooray Tracy, I found you. Was so great to go tracking together at Frostbite. Super excited for your channel.
I think you will become very popular.
Cool
I was wondering if you have a phot or short video of me teaching tracking at Frostbite? I don't have a single picture or video of me from the weekend.
Hope to cross paths soon.
Aww thanks Dale, so nice of you! I totally loved your animal tracking lessons and I’m so hooked that I’m always looking at the ground lol! I have you to thank for inspiration and guidance on my super shelter as I had learned that completely from your channel (was going to mention that but never got a chance). Yes, for sure, I would be happy to share your videos and will convert some to photos for you as well. I’m just going through my edits and will contact you to figure out how to transfer them. It was great to meet you and Colleen in person!!
@rusticlivingbushcraft cool cool.
Perhaps you would like to come visit our Nature Alive Adventure Centre sometime. You could build shelters here and make video's maybe. Possibly collaborate with us on a UA-cam something. Cheers
THAT WOULD BE AMAZING!!! I will be in touch for sure!! Thanks!