How to Build a Floating Shelter - [Bushcraft Project]

The Bear Essentials Step by Step Guide To Building a Floating Shelter for Camping, Bushcraft, Survival, or just for fun!

It has a raised bed, woven with Paracord - and strong frame to keep you floating off the ground.

The Knot tying Kit I made is available HERE if you'd like to support the channel and get one of your own!
Or on AMAZON USA:

Your friend,
DJ
#shelterbuild #survival #bushcraft

══════*Knot Tying Tutorials*═══════

10 ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR LIFE

The ALPINE BUTTERFLY Knot (Queen of knots):

THE BOWLINE: (KING OF KNOTS):

THE BELLRINGER / REMOTE RELEASE KNOT:

The CONSTRICTOR HITCH

The CANADIAN JAM KNOT + QUICK RELEASE:

The CLOVE HITCH:

THE DOUBLE FISHERMAN'S BEND

The Prusik Hitch:

The ROLLING HITCH:

The SHEET Bend:

ThHE TAUT LINE HITCH:

TRUCKERS HITCH - AUTO LOCKING

═══════════BEST KNOT TYING BOOK!════════
The Ashley Book of Knots
═══════════ROPES / CORDAGE═══════════
Bear Essentials Knot Tying Kit on AMAZON

*Nylon 550 Type 3 Paracord:*
➡Paracord Planet :

2mm UHWMPE Rope I use 1000LBS

[TheBearEssentials]

Thx for the overwhelming support everyone! You all are the best!!!
Knot Kits to support the channel are here - 

[les]

I have been watching bush craft videos for a while and as the others I subscribed to are good, your's are better in that you are a natural teacher and cover all aspects of what you are doing in a very concise manner. Thank you!

[hdrvman]

I put the kit with large cards in my Amazon cart !!! I received my walnut buck saw and case a few months ago and absolutely love the fact I can carry my Gransfors SFA together!!! Fantastic saw and case that will become a Family Heirloom !!!

[WoodsboundOutdoors]

That's awesome.. peaceful looking area too

[chrisconklin]

DJ, great video. I received my knot tying kit - love it. Perfect size to fit in my small EDC bag. The cards are a great help so I will always be able to refer back in case I forget how to tie a particular knot. Knowing the application and capabilities of various cordage types is important, glad you touched on that! It will help me avoid a face full of dirt and pine needles!

[NoelGutierrezA]

Wonderful idea!!! it looks very comfortable!!!

[LunarEclipsism]

I recieved a Bear Essentials Carrying Sling for my birthday recently and it's the most enthused I've been about any piece of gear in ages. I may not have the fancy swedish axes and handmade bucksaws, but being able to carry my camp axe and my large folding saw in one unit is so thrilling. Love these videos and love the products DJ makes. Much obliged.

[bluwtrgypsy]

Another wonderfully helpful video. Thank you, DJ. You're the best.

[db.mc]

Thanks DJ! 👊🏻👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you brother!

[dhruvjadon]

Thanks for the video. The step to step breakdown of forming the shelter is really good. I would like to see more videos like this.

[bluesquidny]

The graphic showing what a ridgeline is, was very helpful. I also like how slow and deliberately you talk.I like the idea of laying on the ground to ensure its long enough, especially if going through all this trouble because the ground is wet.

[lizardchild]

This is amazing, but I can't imagine a context where I'd have carried a large saw and axe with me but NOT brought my hammock! 😆Those tools are heavy!

[BuildacampJohnny]

Thanks for sharing this one, I will use it as an experience to survive in the jungle.🥰❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[dnagether]

DJ I can’t tell you how incredible these knots have been to me! I learned then then forgot them. I have just now ordered the tin card large size. Their not going to get to me till Thursday! WHAT? Crazy! I’ve got an easy return that’s going back. But first I’ve GOT TOGet Up in the Morning! Thank you for those cards before they get here anyways.

[averagejim]

This is my favorite channel. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing your Knowledge with us DJ!

[debluetailfly]

Interesting design! The video title reminds me of the Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper. A man built a floating cabin. Probably a fantasy at that time, but it made for a good story.

[tinolamartini]

Nice dj. I found an x-pac tarp and very nice. I made all my ridgeline and prusik knots pre made already. Thanks great vid

[forendetta]

How do you tie the knot to put up a tarp and hammock please. I see several kinds on youtube, but never the easiest one😉 thank you, you for video.

[felix-eeee]

thanks DJ, always happy to learn new things, I am also planning on buying one of your foraging pouches, you're awesome

[robintheoutside]

Another killer video, thanks for sharing DJ. Question, in Step 4 you suggest UHWMPE Rope. Would bank line be durable enough for a support in this situation?