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{{fa}}There are many methods of [[Build a Lean To|building a lean to.]] One method uses only one tree with a low hanging branch. Although that works great, a low hanging branch is not always available. In that event, building a lean to between two trees becomes the best option. All the materials you need can be easily found around you if you just know where to look. This article will describe to you how to build a lean to shelter between two trees in the woods from start to finish. | {{fa}}There are many methods of [[Build a Lean To|building a lean to.]] One method uses only one tree with a low hanging branch. Although that works great, a low hanging branch is not always available. In that event, building a lean to between two trees becomes the best option. All the materials you need can be easily found around you if you just know where to look. This article will describe to you how to build a lean to shelter between two trees in the woods from start to finish. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# '''Pick a site''': A good site is close (but not too close) to water, wood, and other resources, but is also far enough away from dangers such as [[Escape from a Bear|animals]], winds, or falling objects. Pick a pair of trees that are approximately your body length apart. If you can't find any that fit this description, pick a pair that are no closer together than {{convert|4|ft|m|1}} or no further apart than a foot or so longer than your body. There should be enough room behind your trees to lay down with your head at the front of the shelter and your feet at the back (see picture). | # '''Pick a site''': A good site is close (but not too close) to water, wood, and other resources, but is also far enough away from dangers such as [[Escape from a Bear|animals]], winds, or falling objects. Pick a pair of trees that are approximately your body length apart. If you can't find any that fit this description, pick a pair that are no closer together than {{convert|4|ft|m|1}} or no further apart than a foot or so longer than your body. There should be enough room behind your trees to lay down with your head at the front of the shelter and your feet at the back (see picture). | ||
