Brickman & Riddick
Brickman Brickman
Riddick Riddick
Brickman Brickman
Hey, I was thinking about how to build a solid shelter from scratch—any ideas on the most efficient ways to use what we find on the ground?
Riddick Riddick
Sure. Grab a flat rock or a sturdy log for a frame, cover it with thick leaves or bark, and stack more leaves on top to keep the rain out. Use a tarp if you can find one; a sheet of plastic works too. Patch any holes with dirt or moss, and set the entrance on the side opposite the wind. Keep it low to avoid wind, and make sure you have a small fire pit nearby for heat and light. That's all you need to stay warm and dry.
Brickman Brickman
Sounds solid. Just remember to secure the frame with twine or ropes so it doesn’t shift in a windstorm. And keep the fire pit a few meters back—wildfires can start quickly. That should keep the place dry and warm.
Riddick Riddick
Good plan. Use strong vines or anything that’s tough as rope. Keep the fire back; fire’s a quick thing. Make sure the shelter’s close to a water source in case you need to rinse out ash. Stay low, stay quiet.
Brickman Brickman
Got it—tough vines, secure frame, fire pit a safe distance, water source close by. Stay low, stay quiet, and keep the tarp ready for a sudden downpour. You’ve got this.
Riddick Riddick
Yeah, you got the layout. Just remember: the sooner you set that tarp down before the sky opens up, the less you’ll have to haul water later. Stay quiet, stay unseen.
Brickman Brickman
Right on. Keep the tarp set early, keep the wind out, and stay unseen. We’ll finish this in one go.
Riddick Riddick
You’ve got the plan. Let’s keep it moving.