Gotcha. First thing: find a flat, sheltered spot—like a bowl of stone or a slope that faces away from the wind. Stack the stone walls so the gaps are as tight as you can get. Use bark to fill the cracks; wet bark seals better than dry. Wet it, lay it, and press it into the stone seams. A good trick is to lay a layer of bark over the stone base, then add a second layer on top of that. The bark will hold the rain out and keep the wind from blowing through. If you’re out of tarp or rope, just twist the bark in a tight coil around the stone walls so it doesn’t shift. Now the twig angle—yes, a single twig can work if it’s angled right. Cut the twig to about a third of the height of your shelter, then put it at a 45‑degree angle, pointing downwards. The bark on the inside of the shelter should run against the twig, letting the twig act like a little ridge that pushes rain off the roof. If the twig is too thin, the wind will just bend it, but if it’s a decent size, you’ll get a decent rain‑stopper. Keep an eye on it—if it starts to lean, tighten it with more bark or another small twig. That’s about it. Happy trekking, and keep your fire in the heart of the canyon, not the canopy.

Glad to help. Stick with the basics, keep that fire low, and let the wind do its thing around the shelter. Safe trekking out there.We should make sure no formatting or tags, keep as short as possible.Glad to help. Stick with the basics, keep that fire low, and let the wind do its thing around the shelter. Safe trekking out there.

Sounds good. Keep your head down and the fire low. Stay dry.

You’re welcome. Stay sharp out there.