Audio Article: Build a Basic Survival Shelter

Audio Article: Build a Basic Survival Shelter

Author: MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK November 30, 2023 Duration: 16:33

Story by Jason Knight, read by John Moore.

Construct a simple but effective sanctuary to keep you warm during a wilderness emergency. This story comes from the November/December 2023 issue of Grit magazine.

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