Quick Desert Survival Shelter

This is one way to build a shelter quickly in the desert utilizing Sotol Stalks and two Patoos!

Sotol is similar to a yucca, but I believe in the agave family. Sotol grows 12-16 foot tall stalks and are easily collected once they die, detach and fall to the ground. Sotol is common in the Chihuahua desert. Goggle Sotol plants for more information.

Patoos ate large pieces of cloth I carry with me in every environment. They originate in the Hindu Kush Mountains. Large pieces of cloth are an important item to carry to create shade and warmth.

The string I pulled from the Patoos.

Keep in mind I have one minute to make a video.

Total build time 25 minutes.

More full length videos @DonnyDustsPaleoTracks See you in the bush!

[RJD]

Good video. No bunch of yapping and yammering on. Just straight forward demonstration and a quick overview at the end. Plenty sufficient for a person of reasonable intelligence to draw something useful from it.

[denverruff]

I actually HAD to do this once. it saved my life. I had to use my shirt and pants, but it works!!! thanks for sharing this one. you might have just saved someone's life later on bro.

[rjlovell]

And it’s nice to have some blankets in you back pocket for such shelters. 😊

[lukemclaughlin]

I love how the dog goes right under as soon as any shadow gets cast. He's like I'll help from on the here lol

[willi]

Super quick! Just got to remember to pack enough cloth

[PossiblyDuck]

If you're in a desert and there are no trees for shade, you can build a shelter by finding trees to get sticks.

[ryanmcewen]

Something a lot of survivalists don't talk about is that when building a shelter, what do you need shelter FROM?
In the desert you need shelter from the sun and heat of the day. But also the cold of the night as well.
If you're stationary a shelter that can do both is important.
If you're traveling, you need to bring the shelter materials with you.
Those burlap sheets you had would travel very well, also in a pinch you could use threads from them to make tinder.

[rmkyhvs]

As always Donny, another excellent demo tip 4 survival.Good Job Dusty👌

[Militarycollector]

I’ll take that any day rather than having nothing at all..
You go from a situation that’s pretty screwed up to one that is doing pretty good if you ask me, , that sun can be brutal.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
👍👍

[jesusmoses]

I Watched Yurins Video On Quick Shelter & I Really Enjoyed It 🙏😇

[MojoMountainMan]

Love your survival and weapon making content!

[zsz]

A truly well thought out and executed 60secs. Good job

[ZMM]

As a person that grew up in the desert, the hardest part would be finding all those sticks.😅

Edit: the description states the sticks are Sotol Stalks

[lostpony]

I like how nobody says anything bad about your craft stuff but make shade in the desert we all pounce on you ha. You rock!

[a.hammer]

I love watching create something from your surroundings

[kuzadupa]

I love how dogs always feel like "oh wow this guy really lives me! Always building me shelters!"

[body_by_bobbby]

Dude this is awesome. Hiking out in superstitions tomorrow! Thanks for the advice and knowledge 🙏

[billymoon]

Love all your videos. I'm in the north east u.s. and I'm outside 90% of the time. My wife hates it. My 3 labs love it

[emmettdodge]

This guy's a genius I've lived in the Sonoran Desert 40 years this guy's way smart

[shawn]

Good shelter perfect for the sun and heat