Shelter Construction Basics

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What is the recommended depth for covering the roof with boughs?

10 cm (4 inches)

25 cm (10 inches)

15 cm (6 inches) (correct)

20 cm (8 inches)

Which connection method involves using a pole placed in the forked part of another pole?

Tie

Crotch (correct)

Crotch Pole

Tripod

When adding a fabric covering in low temperatures, what is the correct order of application?

Boughs and fabric simultaneously

Boughs first, then fabric

Fabric first, then boughs (correct)

Neither fabric nor boughs are needed in low temperatures

What is the purpose of using light-colored fabric for the shelter?

To reflect heat from the fire Signup and view all the answers

Which connection method involves three supporting poles forming a base?

Tripod Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the lean-to shelter construction?

It can utilize trees for support depending on the site. Signup and view all the answers

What influences the type of shelter that should be constructed?

The geographic location and availability of materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the advised slope angle for the roof of a lean-to to effectively shed precipitation?

45 degrees for a balance of space and effectiveness. Signup and view all the answers

How should the size of a lean-to be determined?

According to the number of people requiring shelter. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials can be used to cover a lean-to?

Parachute silk and heavy grasses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a lean-to shelter in winter conditions?

It allows for the use of a fire. Signup and view all the answers

Which arrangement is less comfortable for sleeping in a lean-to?

Sleeping with head toward the fire. Signup and view all the answers

When constructing two lean-tos facing each other, what is a common problem?

Smoke blowing back into both shelters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in building a suspension tepee?

Cutting the shroud lines of the parachute. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height for the poles used in constructing a tripod for a suspension tepee?

Five metres. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the extra gores of silk in the construction of the tent?

They determine the capacity for more inhabitants. Signup and view all the answers

What construction step should be taken before raising the tepee's canopy if a fire is planned?

Ventilation needs to be ensured. Signup and view all the answers

Why might a smoke-filled tepee be beneficial in specific insect-repellent situations?

It makes the tent environment less appealing to bloodthirsty insects. Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary feature of the vent hole in a smoke-filled tepee?

It requires a slit in the center channel of a gore seam. Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to secure the desired size of the vent opening?

A cross of sticks. Signup and view all the answers